On Mon, Mar 3, 2008 at 4:23 PM, Nolene Sherman <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>
> I still wonder, though, if I have the experience and knowledge to pass the
> CRM without this program, what value is the program? Will being able to
list
> a Master's Degree on my resume add any additional value over and above
> having the CRM? Or is this program mostly for those just starting out who
> have not gone through the school of hard-knocks.
Hi Nolene - If you are interested in becoming certified by the ICRM, perhaps
you should submit an application to the ICRM to see if you already meet the
CRM requirements. That is really the only way to know if you already have
the experience and knowledge that will qualify you for the ICRM. I do not
think taking the Masters program will necessarily qualify you for the ICRM,
and it is an expensive and time consuming endeavor that may not be needed by
someone with your background and level of expertise.

For those of us who already have the CRM, the value of a Masters Degree
depends on individual goals and interests.  I became certified by the ICRM
in 2000 and am currently pursuing the MLIS Degree.  My reasons for pursuing
the degree is my interest in the Information Sciences side of RM and
to broaden my knowledge in the field of Information Science.  Now that the
MARA program is being made available, I will need to look at the course
offerings and decide if it is more in line with my goals and interests than
the MLIS.

Also, you may want to look at the Salary Survey that was done in 2005.  When
I reviewed that data, I found those with both the MLIS and the CRM are in a
much higher salary bracket than those without the Masters.

Lisa S. Shimamura, CRM
Raytheon SAS
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