mark zuckerberg ain't got masters degree and achieved his dream same with dangote ... who he epp for naija,,my own if u want to do masters do it abroad don't waste ur time doing masters here in Nigeria where those baba still relies on 1980 teaching methods...master's abroad is the best and clearly distinguish you from the rest gibes u more exposure..what does it profit a man to do masters in Nigeria and still sell coffee abroad...

The earlier the better, if possible as soon as you are through with your NYSC, especially if you are interested in going further for your PhD.

I think I ll say when you have a clear and coincise career objective, and this could be anytime after your 1st degree.

For me you need to have a clear idea of your career path for the nearest future, to go for a 2nd degree, in as much as funds is secured.

Hence the most important question is, what do you want to achieve with it, and how feasible, these should be based on facts and not assumptions (as in the case of many unemployed, thinking it would better chances of getting a job).

Finally a stable income source is very important.

acme6:
What of the one for part time students? Also how long is masters in economics for part time students?

I don't understand, Are u running a part time Bsc

The problem is everybody is going for their masters immediately after their Bsc. What am seeing here is totally different. May b u guys aren't updated.

tosyne2much:
Make masters go sit down for one side now.. It's suffering when running a post graduate programme when you're not financially okay.

There's nothing like running your masters with peace of mind, less worry and good financial standing

lol

Imarnuel04:
The right time to do your master's degree is when you've completed your first degree, you're working and have a clear sense of how you want your career to progress. This means you have some experience and can kick on from there to progress in your career.

Doing a masters straight after bachelors has its advantages but you have virtually no work experience, and are overqualified for entry level jobs. This is something to think about..

In terms of being over qualified, can't one present his first degree first and later on, maybe, when he gets the job, present the msc degree?

chloride6:


How is Masters establishment?

This Masters thing is funny sef....

Person go school for like 16 years....

You come talk say na that extra 1 year go make am know something

you dey jump like .. Have I said master is an establishment ? I addressed what the guy wrote nigga.

Imarnuel04:
The right time to do your master's degree is when you've completed your first degree, you're working and have a clear sense of how you want your career to progress. This means you have some experience and can kick on from there to progress in your career.

Doing a masters straight after bachelors has its advantages but you have virtually no work experience, and are overqualified for entry level jobs. This is something to think about..

Sir, what about having 1 year working experience with GTB as an IT student. Won't that gonna count cos I plan on going for ma msc immediately after ma bsc

Shuayb0:
I think I ll say when you have a clear and coincise career objective, and this could be anytime after your 1st degree.

For me you need to have a clear idea of your career path for the nearest future, to go for a 2nd degree, in as much as funds is secured.

Hence the most important question is, what do you want to achieve with it, and how feasible, these should be based on facts and not assumptions (as in the case of many unemployed, thinking it would better chances of getting a job).

Finally a stable income source is very important.

This is a really great contribution. Thank you

I think it is better after you have worked a while an studied the job market. You get to know what you want to do a masters in based on your knowledge of what area you want to specialize in.
Some people do master's straight after uni only to discover after working for a while that they should have waited and done a different course.
Another thing is job hunting with bachelor's and master's with no experience.

fineyemi:
I don't understand, Are u running a part time Bsc

No, but I will like to run part time masters programme in economics

The ideal thing is go work for sine years gather the relevant experience then master an area of your field now u know we're u are heading...

But the reverse is the case in Nigeria..

Ideally 5yrs experience on any job is equivalent to a master degree...

Define it life first before u thing mere to master....

Masters not a guarantee for a job. If u have no experience with masters is same like fresher.


How do u explain u do masters and get job in totally different field. If Wat relevant is masters there...

Masters after working experience is the key...

valentineuwakwe:
this is my best advice to you...dont rush because your classmates have bought masters form....and dont use your NYSC savings to venture into it immediately...after you have been gainfully employed with your first degree, then you can go for it...master's dey sweet wen you hold money for hand plus say you dey work join am...well I just want to make common sense.

And you made it.

acme6:
No, but I will like to run part time masters programme in economics

ok

when you already know your career path

WHEN YOU CAN AFFORD TO FOOT ALL YOUR SCHOOL BILLS WITHOUT COMPLAIN

you can't be wealthy and be talking this way. The rich make sure they establish their wards before they leave them to thrive on their own.

Blackops:




And you made it.

yes...graduated In 2008, went for NYSC in 2009, passed out in 2010.....did my PDG and M.Sc between 2011 and 2013..?come and see me..was already working and money was with me....both in class and off class, I was commanding respect....lol....just package ur self Sha if to go do masters hungry u after ur B.sc

valentineuwakwe:
this is my best advice to you...dont rush because your classmates have bought masters form....and dont use your NYSC savings to venture into it immediately...after you have been gainfully employed with your first degree, then you can go for it...master's dey sweet wen you hold money for hand plus say you dey work join am...well I just want to make common sense.

As in saving NYSC allawee or what? Do you mean saving something out of the 19k??

valentineuwakwe:


yes...graduated In 2008, went for NYSC in 2009, passed out in 2010.....did my PDG and M.Sc between 2011 and 2013..?come and see me..was already working and money was with me....both in class and off class, I was commanding respect....lol....just package ur self Sha if to go do masters hungry u after ur B.sc

Na B.A

aumeehn:
As in saving NYSC allawee or what? Do you mean saving something out of the 19k??

yes...NYSC is all about sacrifes or do you think its flexing....I mange to save wok monthly, enter a joint cooking or say economic union with two other corpers at our lodge to be buying food items and cooking together...so we had to contribute 5k monthly to buy food stuff....so i was in charge of cooking....it was fun...we did not go to the service year to ea or flex..we had our targets and me I have my plans already figure out....

6pm

valentineuwakwe:


yes...NYSC is all about sacrifes or do you think its flexing....I mange to save wok monthly, enter a joint cooking or say economic union with two other corpers at our lodge to be buying food items and cooking together...so we had to contribute 5k monthly to buy food stuff....so i was in charge of cooking....it was fun...we did not go to the service year to ea or flex..we had our targets and me I have my plans already figure out....

wow! You really tried bro, i guess you are not the outgoing type! As for me 19k monthly is too small for me talk less of saving!

It's better you start your masters if you have the opportunity. Don't delay it because with the way the whole thing are going, b.sc or HND will be the least certificate to apply as a cleaner soonest.

Blackops:



Na B.A

B.sc Geography & Environmental Management..................
PGD History & Diplomatic Studies.........................
M.SC History & Diplomatic studies.............

HushTee:


This is a really great contribution. Thank you

Thanks for awakening our consciousness to this nice topic.

aumeehn:
wow! You really tried bro, i guess you are not the outgoing type! As for me 19k monthly is too small for me talk less of saving!

yes, am not the outgoing type but i love flexing but the moment i was posted to Gaanda village in Gombi LGA of Adamawa state in August of 2009, i just know say wahala don burst so i got to readjust and focus....the other fellows came with a plan also an we all had enough in our account on pass out day....it was N9,800 Alawe then, plus 5k paid by the village LCDA and the LGA so i save 5k monthly, 5k for joint economic council and manage the rest....we even did waec and neco, plus JAMB runs......you know as e dey been....we gat husle anywhere....Corper Kasim, Corper Nonso and me Corper Val....they will be laughing wen they see these write up....we even pay and wrote the Nigerian institue of Management (NIM) exam and passed!....Cheers

VAL202

HushTee:


I'm sorry about this. Please read my article on this thread
https://www.nairaland.com/4194794/8-good-reasons-go-graduate

or on my website below
http://scholarpreneurs.com/reasons-to-go-to-graduate-school/

This may help you in finding motivation to continue

Thanks!

hooklover:
The ideal thing is go work for sine years gather the relevant experience then master an area of your field now u know we're u are heading...

But the reverse is the case in Nigeria..

Ideally 5yrs experience on any job is equivalent to a master degree...

Define it life first before u thing mere to master....

Masters not a guarantee for a job. If u have no experience with masters is same like fresher.


How do u explain u do masters and get job in totally different field. If Wat relevant is masters there...

Masters after working experience is the key...

Actually, I don't think there's a rule or an ideal thing before doing masters. The need to go for a masters degree should be personal, although, that is after self discovery. For example, I wanted to be a researcher, but then, I knew for me to become one in Nigeria, I had to become a lecturer, so at that point, it was just "ideal" not to bother about gathering any experience anywhere apart from research experience in the lab, on the field, and from academic journals.
So, I think "ideal" should be a relative word, driven by ones desire

ImaIma1:
I think it is better after you have worked a while an studied the job market. You get to know what you want to do a masters in based on your knowledge of what area you want to specialize in.
Some people do master's straight after uni only to discover after working for a while that they should have waited and done a different course.
Another thing is job hunting with bachelor's and master's with no experience.

I quite agree with your second line, but not totally with your first line. Some people discover part of themselves early, and go for a masters degree immediately, although, some others don't discover themselves, then choose to go for a masters degree that ends up being useless