The model uses a 2x2 matrix representing on the vertical axis the extent to which the issues and problems of managers are market vs. technology driven and on the horizontal axis the degree to which they are under the control of the organization. The table below shows the relationship between the electives and the career choices of our MBA students. Four courses are suggested for students pursuing strategic or technical consulting, although we expect that students will take no more than two in either category due to the need to take courses outside the IS discipline. All six courses are suggested for the future IT manager, although we expect that such students will only take three or four of the suggested courses. At other companies, such as Anderson Consulting, graduates get almost immediate client contact while under senior supervision.
Consultants typically advance in one of two career paths.
Another common career route is for consultants to be hired by one of their client companies. Career paths inside these companies vary considerably, and include technical and managerial ladders. Rising in Riches , Computerworld. This article describes the runup in salaries in the year 2000, and provides links to the Computerworld salary survey. Computerworld Career Center , including job search and resume database.