Liz Sonenberg, Professor and Head, Department of Information Systems, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research Collaboration), "University of Melbourne, says, “The feedback from our Industry Advisory Group is that employers are increasingly looking for applicants with experience of working in teams and confidence in presentation, and often some knowledge of business processes, to complement technical content. They view program content as more important than program name, and they are concerned about current and future talent shortages, with particular concerns about gender mix.”


A master’s degree is also preferred by some employers who are looking for a candidate who can offer enhanced contribution to the company. “Of course, there are many roles available for those with an undergraduate degree. But many employers are looking for graduates with more breadth and maturity than is typical from an undergraduate,” says Prof Sonenberg.


She states that no matter when you do your master’s program, it always widens your understanding and broadens your scope. According to her, a master’s degree gives you a chance to “stand out from the crowd and attract an employer’s attention”. Prof Sonenberg says, “We are finding employers who have had a chance to employ graduates from our new master’s programs, coming back for more – favouring them ahead of undergraduates.”


It is also true that master’s programs today are well in touch with the employer demands and international trends. Curriculums


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are designed with inputs from key industry players and a global approach to the learning experience is kept intact. Hence, making graduates of CS and IS much in demand with the employers. “Many master’s programs are designed for those in the workforce, with evening and weekend classes, you can have the best of both worlds – work, and at the same time build your base for future career


progression, “says Prof Moffat.


So, if you are one of the contenders for a job in the IT industry, make sure that you back your degree with specialized skills and an attitude that fits well with the company you wish to join.


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