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This is a tough question. The answer depends a great deal on what you want to do when you graduate. My basic opinion: 1. If you want to go MIS/IT, then the MS might do you well. 2. If you think a career change might be in your future, or that an MBA might actually be able to help you into a position in your current field that the MS might not; then an MBA might be the best route. The MBA is a great general degree; but then again, an MS might give you an expertise in a certain field, which in the end, may be more valuable to you. Things to think about: 1. Why are you considering degree? Is it for: advancement, building knowledge, personal reasons? Your answer to this question may help you decide which program will better help you meet your goals. Some steps you might take: 1. Look at job postings within your company and with other companies you are interested in. See what degree is required. 2. Look at people who have the job you're interested in having in the future. What kind of education do these people have? Have certain areas of study (organizational leadership or finance, or technical classes, for example) helped them reach their goal and be an effective manager? Which school(s) offer these courses? 3. Get the course catalogs for the programs you're interested in. Which ones seem interesting? Which ones have courses in areas you need or want to study? 4. Talk to people who know you and where you want to go. If possible (and appropriate), get their advice. The reputation question is probably secondary to which degree is actually more useful to you. From there, definitely consider cost implications and the value of your intended school's network in the area. Tough decision--good luck
