Quote Originally Posted by Negative
An MBA is indeed a Master's degree (a Master's in Business Administration) - it is not an IT-related degree (although you'll probably do a fair share of IT), though (it is more a general management degree, and MBA's usually end up in accounting, HR,...). MBA simply is the most-recognized Master's program...

There are plenty of IT-related Master's programs - I'm finishing up my Bachelor's in CIS, and starting my MISM (Master of Information Systems Management) early next year, for example. My school also offers the Master of Network & Communications Management program when it comes to IT-related Master's programs - I assume that other school may offer different/more options.
I'd say, an MBA can be quite helpful in IT as well. Please refer to the below link.

http://www.iimahd.ernet.in/placements_2006.html

Sector work experience-IT & Systems-26%

Educational experience-IT-4%

Engineering/Technology-75%!

New recruiters

Adobe Technologies, Dell Analytics, Oracle, Reach Technologies, Reliance Infocomm Limited and US Technologies. These are just a few pure IT companies. I''m sure there are recruiters from non-IT companies who would've no second thoughts about placing these guys in their IT dept.

Students placed by sector

Systems/It/ITES -16%

It would help you make sound business decisions, help in negotiations and give your overall resume a powerful boost.

Meanwhile, i feel that a master's in any computer science degree would just make your a better programmer, but what about the management panache which companies look for in a prospective employee. We have lot of computer engineering guys who have got trained in the best engineering colleges who turn to an MBA for improving their skill sets.

The IIM recruitment benchmark is keenly followed not just in india but across south east asia for the fat pay packets these students get offered and it is a well known brand in the corporate circles as a world class education provider.

If i'd a computer science degree, i'd go for an MBA rather than a masters in the same subject.

cheers