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| Subject: | Re: [gislist] masters vs. certificate |
| Date: |
06/18/2005 08:35:01 AM |
| From: |
GISex* Technologies |
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Good all are syaing GIS education is great whereas if yu are in
application development domain knowlegde is msot importane if you have
been in project engineering business before or assoicated with then you
can be great GIS person.
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Krishan Sharma, Ph.D. (USA)
www.gisextechnologies.com
Email: info@gisextechnologies.com
Mobile:0987-029-4791
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> Hello everyone. I am excited as this is my first post to this forum.
>
> I'm trying to decide what my next step should be. I am currently a lab
> technician (non-GIS work) with a bachelors degree in conservation
> biology. I am sold on GIS and want to pursue the rest of my career
> based on this technology. I'm debating between getting a full-blown
> masters degree or going after a GIS certification. I've talked to
> people on both sides of the fence that offer different opinions on my
> best course of action. Right now I am leaning towards completing a
> certificate so I can get a job sooner, but I don't want to limit my
> opportunities by not going all the way and getting a masters. What can
> you suggest to me? Do GIS employers generally look for people with lots
> of diplomas or with years of experience? Also, I'm looking for the
> right institution to apply to. Currently, I'm interested in Hunter
> College (City University of New York) which offers both a masters in GIS
> and a certification program.
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> Any and all suggestions will be appreciated!
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> Thanks.
>
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> Dean P Chauvin Jr.
> Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium
> 8124 Highway 56
> Chauvin, LA 70344-2124
> Office (985)223-7421
> Fax (985)851-2874
> http://www.lumcon.edu
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