Ena
Do you think project management and information system is good major?
Now i am finance undergraduate, i find the master program which i think interesting. I hope to work in TMT group of investment banking. #stem
4 answers
Meena S
Meena’s Answer
There are two important factors to consider. One is the job which will will give you a sense of accomplishment, is challenging enough and matches with your long term career goals.
Second factor is the demand of the skill set in job market. Project Management and Information Systems definitely meets the requirement to the second factor. There are a variety of jobs in this area in all different kinds of industries. I see that you are already thinking of investment banking. Good choice! This industry is very rewarding.
Talia Jackson, PMP, CSM
Talia’s Answer
Hi Ena,
Yes, it's great to have a job that you're interested in, but it's also important to ensure your career has flexibility and longevity in a changing market.
The two you've paired here, project management and information systems is a really strong career path (especially with a finance background to add on.) The great thing about it is actually the diversity of job opportunities you'd be qualified for as well as the vast industries you'd be able to work in. These skills would allow you to stay in finance or really go to any industry that relies on information systems (which now is literally all of them; fashion, sports, construction, health, IT, finance, housing, etc.)
I myself am biased with a background in project management, but mostly because it's served me very well and it's a great fit for who I am. I love running projects because they're unique and I get to work with really smart, diverse sets of people I'd otherwise never be able to meet and learn from. Also, all industries run projects to improve and grow to the next level, so there's always a demand for people who understand how to start and finish a goal.
Ken Simmons
Ken’s Answer
Hi Ena!
The main question is if this is a good career area for you to pursue. iI is important to find out what career areas match with your interests, personality, and aptitudes.
Completing these exercises will be a good first step to getting to know yourself:
https://www.themuse.com/advice/14-free-personality-tests-thatll-help-you-figure-yourself-out
Selecting a career area is like buying a pair of shoes. They may look great, but you need to try them on and walk in them for a while to determine the proper level of comfort and fit. The most frustrating times I spent when I was doing college recruiting were the times when a graduate, once on the job, determined that he/she did not like the job for which he/she had studied, as he/she did not take the time or effort to do appropriate "shoe shopping" and pay attention to their feelings of "comfort or discomfort".
Best of luck! Be true to yourself. Let me know if this is of help.
Ari Wajnberg
Ari’s Answer
Regardless of your focus, project management is a field that is in HIGH demand. Whether it's deployment of a new piece of hardware, a technology refresh, development or improvement of software or hardware, or shifting of resources to a new location (physical or virtual), Project Management is crucial to the success of those efforts.
Keep in mind, if you have a Project Management background, the core principles can be applied in ANY field.
So, your plan, especially if you're able to do both, really sets you up well for the future (both from the perspective of having an interesting career and potential rewards).
Hope that helps!