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Let's first ask should you study a master’s degree or should you enter the labor market right away to gain work experience?
Maybe you have seen a very interesting job position but think you are not enough prepared for it. Maybe you are passionate about a certain topic, and would like to deepen your level of knowledge and understanding. No matter what your case is, many students wonder what to do next after they finish their first-cycle (undergraduate) studies.
The answer to this dilemma is that you should carefully evaluate the subject area where you would like to work in and consider your own personal expectations. To help you decide which path to take, I have prepared for you the table below with some key questions you need to answer before deciding what to do next.
Is the labor market within your subject area requiring a master’s degree? Explore what your potential employers are requesting.
For some areas and some job positions, employers may be demanding candidates with a master’s degree. I have seen many companies within a specific area of expertise requiring a master’s degree, without specifying the area. This means that having a master’s degree represents a threshold under which applications from candidates without such a degree will be automatically filtered out Other areas of work and job positions may demand a more practical approach and having work experience may represent a competitive edge in this case.
How passionate are you about the subject?
Studying a master’s degree can be a good option to gain fresh and advanced knowledge and even gain confidence within your area of expertise. However, studying a master’s program is hard, so you should enjoy learning the subject in order to make sure you will finalize the program.
Do you have sufficient funds?
Master’s programs at renowned schools can be very pricey. In most cases, it is also very hard to work at the same time you are earning your master’s degree. So you should consider if you can support yourself financially while studying your master’s program. Sometimes it is hard to apply for jobs that offer you a competitive salary if you have just stepped out of university. However, you can apply for paid internships and entry level jobs. Although the salary may not be as high as you would expect, it will allow you to support yourself financially while acquiring the work experience you need.
Can you explain your decision?
Be ready to motivate the reasons why you decided to study a master’s degree. Sometimes, students enroll in master’s studies because they can’t get a job or they want to have a better paid position. I believe they are not the right reasons to motivate your decision. Employers would like to learn what you gained from your master’s studies and if your decision can bring to their organizations some competitive edge. This is the time when you should explain why you, as a holder of a master’s degree, can fulfill their needs as a business. Why did you choose to have work experience instead of further studying a master’s degree?
On sum, In some cases, working instead of studying a master’s degree doesn’t necessarily mean you are not acquiring fresh knowledge to stay competitive. In some cases, you can earn a certificate for each skill you would like to strengthen. You may use each certificate to receive an official recognition on your level of knowledge.
Thanks for invite , I think MBA or Projects Management are better
as per ur major and favorite
It depends on what stream you are in and what country.
Supposedly you live in the MEA region, more importance is placed on science background and Engineering. Just so you know there are just 3 engineers for every 10 commerce background (Finance, Marketing & HR) as a per study conducted by UN for human welfare.
So there is hunt for such post-graduates in specific countries.
For countries like India, China, USA etc., the amount of engineering graduates make up 70% of the total streams. India alone has a engineering degree holders which make up more than the Sweden population!
So if you are into science, Petrochemical Engineering and Automation Engineering is booming alongside M.Sc in Computer Applications.
If you are into commerce, Insurance and Banking, CFA, CA, Company Secretary etc., are in boom.
This is just a general idea to guide in you choosing what's best out there.
Hope this helps!
.................Project Managements >>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Depends on your preference and aspiration
it based on your career and your university
The Graduate School offers research and professional degrees in nearly 100 fields of study, with opportunities for further exploration in 18 minor (non-degree granting) fields.
Research Degrees:The M.A. and M.S. degree programs are designed for those who wish to obtain further education in a selected field and to develop their ability for critical inquiry, independent research, and teaching.
Ph.D. programs are designed for individuals who demonstrate the potential to perform original research under guidance, with a view to various careers, including those in research and teaching.
Professional degrees prepare students to practice their profession at an advanced level, to teach the subject matter of their profession, or to pursue original investigations into its functions, administration, history, and progress.
Graduate research at Cornell, regardless of field, is bound by a common philosophy of academic freedom and flexibility. Therefore, (with the exception of some professional master's degree programs) the Graduate School imposes no requirements for credits or courses, requiring “registration units”. Instead, students have the freedom to shape a course of study that cuts across interrelated field offerings, while working within an academic framework developed with a Special Committee of faculty advisors chosen by the student. For this reason, Cornell is especially well suited to those with cross-disciplinary interests.
Thanks for invitation
I amagreeing with my colleague’s answer
Marketing because marketing is a dynamic field even oneself can make a change in everyday marketing ideas.
