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Defining The Business Value Of Technology
May 19, 1998
I am a CPA in a rural part of Pennsylvania with a lot of years in various stages of
computers, most of which were low-level positions. I have worked my way into a couple of jobs
being the Novell network administrator along with my position as a Controller. I am caught
between pursuing an accounting path or some path in computer science. I like the financial
aspects of my job and I like the computer aspects, but am not sure what path will lead me to a
well-paying chief financial officer position in a reputable company. After reviewing my options,
my current thought is to obtain an MBA with a concentration in computer science through a
long-distance learning program. Is this the best path?
If your goal is to be the CFO, why would you do your MBA with a concentration in
computer science? If you truly want to be a CFO, rid yourself of the technology tasks you have
today that are going to strip you of growing your financial depth and background. An MBA is a
smart idea, but the concentration in computer science would fit appropriately only if your long
term goals are to stay
in technology.
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What career path should I take with my skills?
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