chetaraph:


Hi, sum1 wit a science background (bch) wanting to do a masters in MBA, What do you make of dat In terms versatility and Wat are the likely consequences. With high regards with the trend in our labour market today. Thanks

Hmmm... Before getting MBA, you must have had relevant experience in your area of specialization, so getting an MBA after say 4-5 years is cool

Well i think the two is good and a MUST. It depends on your discipline i think MSc. Is important if you want to go into lecturing and as a career person and with professional certifications you earn more money than Msc. I'll go for professional certifications first and later Msc. You didnt mention Vocational skills(It is a MUST you acquire a vocational skill too) it is one of it even language skills. Having a second language is a plus.

olasquare22:
It all depend on which career path you wish to tread. Academic or professional? If academic, pls go for ur Msc, afterwards, PhD. But if professional path, pls go for ur professional courses but that doesn't preclude the fact that you would still need your masters when you attain a certain level on the rung. As for me, I prefer being in the class.

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lazy azz

prof22:
Well i think the two is good and a MUST. It depends on your discipline i think MSc. Is important if you want to go into lecturing and as a career person and with professional certifications you earn more money than Msc. I'll go for professional certifications first and later Msc. You didnt mention Vocational skills(It is a MUST you acquire a vocational skill too) it is one of it even language skills. Having a second language is a plus.

A second language is one area many do not pay attention to.With a second language, your limit is less and your chances more...you can go anywhere, yes! anywhere.
Nigerian students have to start considering this aspect Cus day by day,it keeps getting tough and only an extra weapon can sustain you.

If you already have a Bsc and Msc in Architecture nko, what professional course can u undertake?

What prof course can boost the persons CV.

Nb.. Am asking because Msc is what an aspiring architect must do first inorder to bcome a chartered architect.

Masters first while professional certs. follow.

Yeah ..I love that but I will encourage the two b done to strike balance and later build a high profile cv in future

olasquare22:
It all depend on which career path you wish to tread. Academic or professional? If academic, pls go for ur Msc, afterwards, PhD. But if professional path, pls go for ur professional courses but that doesn't preclude the fact that you would still need your masters when you attain a certain level on the rung. As for me, I prefer being in the class.

gilgee:
Hello Peers,

I need your honest opinion on the viability and relevance of this masters program :

Title - Msc Global Energy Management
Institution: university of Strathclyde
School: Srathclyde Business School
Dept: Economics
The program is highly selective of applicants.
Brief Information:
1. A 12 month, taught, professionally oriented, postgraduate MSc that powerfully combines rigorous analytical skills with real world content and practical experience required to manage the complex energy realities of the 21st century

2. Uniquely focused on the global energy system, in all its sectors (conventional, non-conventional and renewable) and related fields

3. A wide range of flexible class options allows students to pursue individual interests in a variety of disciplines

4. Developed with the support and input from a range of leading energy-related professionals in government and business

5. Leading international energy experts in business, government and other organisations providing practical insights and inside knowledge via the Global Energy Forum, a series of interactive seminars throughout the programme

6. A dynamic and interactive learning environment composed of an international student body

7. Highly committed and enthusiastic staff distinguished by their internationally-recognised research in energy and environmental-related fields and high-profile knowledge exchange activities with government and the energy industry

8. Offers excellent opportunities to network with international energy specialists from a range of organisations

Content:
Structure
The degree is designed around five core taught classes. Students will also complete a summer project and attend forums delivered throughout the year. The Global Energy Forum is delivered by leading outside experts in energy-related fields.

Core classes (90 credits):

EC931 Global Energy Policy, Politics, Business Structures and Finance (20 credits)
EC932 Global Energy Forum (20 credits)
EC933 Global Energy Issues, Industries and Markets (20 credits)
EC934 Global Energy Technologies, Impacts and Implementation (20 credits)
EC928 Energy Economics (10 credits)
Optional Core Classes (10 credits):

Choose from:

EC916 Foundations of Microeconomics (10 credits) OR
EC917 Further Topics in Microeconomics (10 credits) OR
EC918 Macroeconomics of the Business Environment (10 credits) OR
EC919 Macroeconomics in a Global Business Environment (10 credits)
EC930 Summer Project (40 credits)

Elective Classes (40 credits):

40 credits can be chosen from such other classes at the appropriate level as approveds by the course Director. Electives can include offerings from SBS, Engineering or HASS.

Program link: http://www.strath.ac.uk/economics/gem/

My interest covers the entire energy sector of the Nigerian economy.

Your honest opinion and advice will be highly appreciated.

Our bros them in the energy sector (power generation and oil/gas) make una say something please.

Thanks in advance.

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I prefer professional courses because that makes you self employed. I'm a chartered administrator with license from the chartered institute of administration and now I consult for many companies for fees even when I'm a civil servant. If I retired I go into full consultancy.

cr80vity:
please which do you think is better in having a masters degree or having professional certifications...which one should one go for first and which one gets one a job faster and better?

both are irrelevant if you've not found purpose in life.

find purpose, decision on either or neither can be made

cr80vity:
is it all courses dat as professional certifications

start by getting a certificate for the use of English.

you will thank me later.

which one is advisable for as an economics graduate...and what are d professional courses available for it

She has gotten herself a job so as to keep body and soul together





quote author=frankay430 post=36291967]professional course will do. am dancing shakitiBOBO...FTC again. where is my sweet heart INTROVERT[/quote]

I notice that most people who are in support of Masters degree are of the opinion that it would mostly lead to a career as a lecturer. It is unfortunate that people are not aware of other vast opportunities this would bring. Take for instance the area of research, because other countries are encouraging research in various fields, they seem to be much ahead in terms of technological development. Until there is a paradigm shift in the way students are prepared to face the real world, the labor market would continue to be saturated with graduates whose only possession is an A4 paper certificate. Research puts other countries ahead, be it in medicine, agriculture, technology etc. Why not we learn from what there are doing? Most universities in the western world have gradually become research institutions. There are coming up with innovative way of tackling human problems on daily bases. In conclusion, pursuing a Masters degree should not just be seen as a pathway to lecturing job alone.

eleojo23:



Chai! I couldn't help but feel some embarrassment for you at these comments.
When you don't understand something, just keep quiet instead of displaying ignorance.

EAT THAT FROG is the title of a book that talks about 21 ways to stop procrastinating and get more done in less time.

I hope you now understand what Raikishi was talking about.

a book by Brian Tracy. I like your mature response

nitrogen:
Hey buddy, it depends on your career path, for business or finance related stuffs, professional courses, for engineering/science/ and some other social courses, masters.

very fallacious. Of what use is an M.sc foreign or local(are you the only one?) to an establishment when an engineer can do nothing(no experience, no skills). If it's all about money making, there are so many who can't abandon their means of comfortable living to get M.sc(to hell with such Masters, or do you want to lecture?) There's time for everything, Masters should not be so over hyped as the #1 on 2do list.

frankay430:
professional course will do. am dancing shakitiBOBO...FTC again. where is my sweet heart INTROVERT

pls i need ur can did advise on this i read statistic computer science at the degree level i have even gotten my msc in statistic uptil now job is not forth coming i want to go into programming course or networking which of the programming or networking do u advise i go for

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Plz who has been/knws sumone certified with the institute of customer relationship management

I appreciate the good work done here.

I graduated with 2.2 from futo in 2014, finished my nysc service last year. Had a plan with my Father to travel to Australia immediately after my service for my post graduate study with the Main objective of gaining a better prospects and having many options of employability because I can get a work permit to work at least 2 years after the program, where by I can apply for permanent residence.

But the plan was paused due to devaluing of Naira which makes the migration pursuit a problem.
So I was asked to wait.

Now, while I am waiting and applying for jobs my dad suggested I start apply for masters here in Nigeria which I do fancy and not motivated to do because of the current situation of de country and no guarantee of post work opportunity.
I had a different view of going for professional courses like to start with Nebosh, but he refuses to accept my decision with the reason that I must choose what he commands.

I am. Devastated by this current situation that I have decided to ask in order to really know the best path or clear my doubts if I am not making de right decision of preferring a professional course than going through the stress of Nigerian education system once more that I have forbidden never to embark on unless I am Already working.

Thank u

fpeter:


start by getting a certificate for the use of English.
you will thank me later.

oh...Queen Elizabeth, thanks...