What is the purpose of a masters program? What can it teach that an undergraduate program didn't?
I'm trying to decide if going to grad school and getting a masters degree in management really worth my time and effort.. Help please...
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master's are consolation prizes for people who wash out of phd programs. but seriously: you get a little more academic experience, could potentially make good network connections, and when you get it you could possibly start a job at a higher pay rate than you would if you only had your bachelor's
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Your bachelor's degree was very broad and covered a lot of area. It's a generalist education intended to teach you to read and reason and count and understand the world around you. A master's degree is very narrow and specific. The intent is to make you an expert on a specific field able to not only understand ideas but to synthesize new knowledge where it was separated or unknown before. It's more general than is the PhD though. We can compare the degrees to a river. The bachelor's degree is a very wide river but it's not very deep. The master's degree is a very narrow river but it has much more depth. If you're interested in understanding what motivates different people at different levels to accomplish a task; or if you find it interesting to examine which of the leading management theories actually produce results in different industries; or, if you wonder why the big three automakers are failing and whether it has to do with the management... and you'd like to quantify those ideas so that they're factual and not someone's theory or best guess; then the master's will be interesting to you. It will take all of those subjects you studied in undergrad and apply them to the management of labor and materials with the idea of earning money.
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What can an undergrad teach that you didn't learn in High school? Its just a chance to learn more, at a more in depth level. Often in business it doesn't actually give you more money if you already have a business degree. MBA's for instance with Business degrees don't do much better and its often the same material covered.
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You learn more specialized information and you do research. My daughter's undergrad degrees are Economics and Political Science (dual major). Now she is dual majoring at an engineering school in Transportation Management and Safety. While I had to pay the first semester, she is now doing research in transportation and safety that gave her a free ride for the rest of her grad degree. The is already establishing networking with the governor's office and the senators for her state and with the department of transportation. With her MS degree she is far more likely to run the department. An undergrad degree only caries the same weight as a high school graduation did 40 years ago. As well, my daughter's networking will also likely lead her to a free ride for her doctorate. Thus it is likely she will be running a major government agency in her state before she is 40. So if all you get is an undergrad degree n a useful area, you can make a reasonable living. But if you want to become a boss and rise higher then you need a masters or doctorate. My daughter decided that with only one life to live, she is shortchanging herself getting anything less than a doctorate. And will likely have two.
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Going to school isn't always about how many $s profit the degree will be worth when you are done. Sometimes, it is about going to school for something your interested in, and learning a new skill. It's an experience. At least, that's what I think. You have the rest of your life to slave to the grind at a job and make dollars.
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I'm going for a Master's degree almost solely for personal enrichment and desire to have a Master's degree. My program is Interdisciplinary Studies (concentrations in English & History) which could potentially boost my income, but not by tons or anything. My motivation is maybe 35% about income-boost, 65% about just learning things I'm interested in and having the prestige of a Master's degree. I say get your Master's! The Bachelor's Degree is still held in considerable regard, but ten years from now it will be so common and you won't stand out. Getting your Master's now will be worth it more and more in the coming years...
Friday, June 1, 2012
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
masters degree
masters degree??
im gona go to collage and get a masters degree. alot of people "major/specialize" in somthing. ex: buisness management.i know i want a masters degree but i dont want to take extra time and money to major in somthing cause im not gona know what i want to major in. so is there anyway to get a masters degree and then like lets say a year go back to collage when you know what you want and take like a little course as you would in a technical school for like 6 months on the thing you want to major in now that you already have the degree? or do you have to major in somthing when you go the first time? tell me how it all works.
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woah woah woah hold up there buddy! to get a masters you have to get a bachelors degree first. to even apply to any masters program in the united states, you need to have a bachelors degree or tell them that you're working on one (like in the dual degree programs). to get a bachelors degree you need a high school degree. if you do want to go to technical school, it would help a lot to graduate high school and then go on, learn a skill and work in it if thats what you want. if you want a masters, go to college first for your bachelors, figure out what you enjoy, pick a major, and then graduate with your bachelors and apply to masters programs to get your masters degree (avg 2 years in the united states).
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A masters degree is in a particular field; there's no major associated with it because you're only taking classes in that area. But you do need a 4-year college degree (bachelors) to apply to any masters program. And that degree requires a major. You can't just jump straight into a masters program without a college degree.
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you get a bachelors degree and then you get a masters degree. that is the process. you major in the field you are interested in, and then you specify further when getting your masters degree. the process takes 6 years on average.
im gona go to collage and get a masters degree. alot of people "major/specialize" in somthing. ex: buisness management.i know i want a masters degree but i dont want to take extra time and money to major in somthing cause im not gona know what i want to major in. so is there anyway to get a masters degree and then like lets say a year go back to collage when you know what you want and take like a little course as you would in a technical school for like 6 months on the thing you want to major in now that you already have the degree? or do you have to major in somthing when you go the first time? tell me how it all works.
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woah woah woah hold up there buddy! to get a masters you have to get a bachelors degree first. to even apply to any masters program in the united states, you need to have a bachelors degree or tell them that you're working on one (like in the dual degree programs). to get a bachelors degree you need a high school degree. if you do want to go to technical school, it would help a lot to graduate high school and then go on, learn a skill and work in it if thats what you want. if you want a masters, go to college first for your bachelors, figure out what you enjoy, pick a major, and then graduate with your bachelors and apply to masters programs to get your masters degree (avg 2 years in the united states).
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A masters degree is in a particular field; there's no major associated with it because you're only taking classes in that area. But you do need a 4-year college degree (bachelors) to apply to any masters program. And that degree requires a major. You can't just jump straight into a masters program without a college degree.
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you get a bachelors degree and then you get a masters degree. that is the process. you major in the field you are interested in, and then you specify further when getting your masters degree. the process takes 6 years on average.
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Would you pursue PhD in Plant Biotechnology or a Masters Degree in Health Information Management
Would you pursue PhD in Plant Biotechnology or a Masters Degree in Health Information Management?
I am a little confused about my next step in my educational career. I have completed Master of Science in Biotechnology at Griffith University, Queensland, Australia in 2001/2002. I have molecular biology experience. I also have a diploma in Medical Transcription and have experience as a Home-based Medical Transcriptionist. With regards to Biotechnology I am keen on Plant Biotechnology. With regards to Medical Transcription I have researched on the internet and the next step is a degree in Health Information Management. Both are good choices. Pro for Plant Biotechnology is I just love being a research scientist and would enjoy putting in those extra years to gain a PhD in Plant Biotechnology. Pro for Health Information Management is that it is an online course and it too is a very in demand occupation. Please try and advise me about my future course.... Many Thanks in Advance :)
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i would go for the health information management. it is a growing field and there is a lot of job security. but ask yourself what you are passionate about and what you will be happy doing.
I am a little confused about my next step in my educational career. I have completed Master of Science in Biotechnology at Griffith University, Queensland, Australia in 2001/2002. I have molecular biology experience. I also have a diploma in Medical Transcription and have experience as a Home-based Medical Transcriptionist. With regards to Biotechnology I am keen on Plant Biotechnology. With regards to Medical Transcription I have researched on the internet and the next step is a degree in Health Information Management. Both are good choices. Pro for Plant Biotechnology is I just love being a research scientist and would enjoy putting in those extra years to gain a PhD in Plant Biotechnology. Pro for Health Information Management is that it is an online course and it too is a very in demand occupation. Please try and advise me about my future course.... Many Thanks in Advance :)
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i would go for the health information management. it is a growing field and there is a lot of job security. but ask yourself what you are passionate about and what you will be happy doing.
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
How can I find an H1B job in management and get sponsored for Green Card
How can I find an H1B job in management and get sponsored for Green Card?
I am a Canadian citizen with Masters degree in management (MBA, MPH) and 7+ years of work experience. Looking for a job that will sponsor me for H1B and green card. Are there any ecruiters that specialize in H1B jobs??? Please advise
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Yes, there are. They love to exploit foreign workers. Do a web search.
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There are a number of recruiters specialize in H1B jobs in USA. (employment based H1B visa being the most popular and sought after work visa.).Please visit the following sites:- www.h1base.com www.myvisajobs.com www.camotechnologies.com www.kbsconsultants.net.in classifieds.sulekha.com/chicago/alllocalities Best of Luck!!!!
I am a Canadian citizen with Masters degree in management (MBA, MPH) and 7+ years of work experience. Looking for a job that will sponsor me for H1B and green card. Are there any ecruiters that specialize in H1B jobs??? Please advise
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Yes, there are. They love to exploit foreign workers. Do a web search.
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There are a number of recruiters specialize in H1B jobs in USA. (employment based H1B visa being the most popular and sought after work visa.).Please visit the following sites:- www.h1base.com www.myvisajobs.com www.camotechnologies.com www.kbsconsultants.net.in classifieds.sulekha.com/chicago/alllocalities Best of Luck!!!!
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
How can I get free scolarship to study master degree in Quality Management in uk
How can I get free scolarship to study master degree in Quality Management in uk?
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Depending on your home country. Scholarships to foreign student (outside UK/EU) is very tough and tight. It's somehow disturbing to know how international students without sponsorship have to go through hard period when studying. Not a total impossible situation. But you'll work very hard. One of the ways is to contact the Uni you wish to study from and find out if they have anything to support you. Regards.
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Depending on your home country. Scholarships to foreign student (outside UK/EU) is very tough and tight. It's somehow disturbing to know how international students without sponsorship have to go through hard period when studying. Not a total impossible situation. But you'll work very hard. One of the ways is to contact the Uni you wish to study from and find out if they have anything to support you. Regards.
Sunday, April 22, 2012
Anyone Used The Penn-Foster College to Get an Bachelors degree in Business Management
Anyone Used The Penn-Foster College to Get an Bachelors degree in Business Management?
I am planing to take the Bachelors Degree in Business Management from the Penn-Foster College.But i am not sure that the college is really valid or not.Am i would be able to take a master degree later on from any local university of Florida with the BS degree from Penn-foster?Am i would be able to get a better job with this Degree?
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I wish you luck on getting an answer on this, the bachelors degree just came out a few weeks ago so it will be hard to someone who is enrolled in one of the bachelor program, I'm enrolled in one of the AS degree and I love it
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Yes, they are legit. I am finishing a Career Certificate and I am planing on getting my Assoc. Degree there. I do think you should be able to get a job, since they have pretty much the same classes as any other school. at the end what matters is your talent, meaning how good you are in what you studied. About studying somewhere else after your BS talk to Penn Foster and ask, then call the university or universities you plan on going after it, and let them know your plans, they can tell you whether they do or don't accept the BS. some schools might not, so get prepared with different options. But keep going.
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This is a stupid college if its website is pennfoster.edu because its canadian site is icslearn.ca and these have very stupid service. It call centre is located in US and if some one agent give you some discount, another one says that its not valid. Initially I took admission by looking discount on its letter by its Chief Academic Officer and start enrollment with initial fee and then I got another Tuituion Contract letter with differnt fee that we have not sent any such letter. I scanned and send them but they said that its by mistake. If some agent/CSR make you discount to get admission and later another one will refuse the discount and there is no access of phone to the CSR. If you cancell the admission due to their miscommunication instead of refunding your money they will send you a debt letter by paying the cancellation fee and other administrative charges. PennFoster (US) and ICS (Canada) is the same thing, same CSR/agents etc. I have te written proofs for them
I am planing to take the Bachelors Degree in Business Management from the Penn-Foster College.But i am not sure that the college is really valid or not.Am i would be able to take a master degree later on from any local university of Florida with the BS degree from Penn-foster?Am i would be able to get a better job with this Degree?
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I wish you luck on getting an answer on this, the bachelors degree just came out a few weeks ago so it will be hard to someone who is enrolled in one of the bachelor program, I'm enrolled in one of the AS degree and I love it
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Yes, they are legit. I am finishing a Career Certificate and I am planing on getting my Assoc. Degree there. I do think you should be able to get a job, since they have pretty much the same classes as any other school. at the end what matters is your talent, meaning how good you are in what you studied. About studying somewhere else after your BS talk to Penn Foster and ask, then call the university or universities you plan on going after it, and let them know your plans, they can tell you whether they do or don't accept the BS. some schools might not, so get prepared with different options. But keep going.
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This is a stupid college if its website is pennfoster.edu because its canadian site is icslearn.ca and these have very stupid service. It call centre is located in US and if some one agent give you some discount, another one says that its not valid. Initially I took admission by looking discount on its letter by its Chief Academic Officer and start enrollment with initial fee and then I got another Tuituion Contract letter with differnt fee that we have not sent any such letter. I scanned and send them but they said that its by mistake. If some agent/CSR make you discount to get admission and later another one will refuse the discount and there is no access of phone to the CSR. If you cancell the admission due to their miscommunication instead of refunding your money they will send you a debt letter by paying the cancellation fee and other administrative charges. PennFoster (US) and ICS (Canada) is the same thing, same CSR/agents etc. I have te written proofs for them
Sunday, April 15, 2012
where to study my Masters degree
where to study my Masters degree ?
I have a bachelors degree in BA and want to continue my Masters degree in Crisis Management, where is the best place to study it? UK , Australia, the Gulf , or where ? in the UK which best university does it ?
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You should look at what work the professors are doing. When you find someone doing research/work that really interests you (and is taking students), then you should go to the university where they work. Who you work with is often more important that where you go to school. Start by looking at scholarly articles about your field. Go to http://scholar.google.com/ and search for crises management. Pay attention to who has written the articles and where they work. Talk to someone already working in the field and find out what school they went to or if they know good advisers to have.
I have a bachelors degree in BA and want to continue my Masters degree in Crisis Management, where is the best place to study it? UK , Australia, the Gulf , or where ? in the UK which best university does it ?
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You should look at what work the professors are doing. When you find someone doing research/work that really interests you (and is taking students), then you should go to the university where they work. Who you work with is often more important that where you go to school. Start by looking at scholarly articles about your field. Go to http://scholar.google.com/ and search for crises management. Pay attention to who has written the articles and where they work. Talk to someone already working in the field and find out what school they went to or if they know good advisers to have.
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