Plz Nairalanders what's best for a fresh undergraduate zoologist is it M.BA, M.SC OR going for a professional course. Reply ur guy plz

Johnnyakins:
Plz Nairalanders what's best for a fresh undergraduate zoologist is it M.BA, M.SC OR going for a professional course. Reply ur guy plz

Bro I would personally advice you to go for M.Sc Zoology and continue to climb the academic ladder. To be sincere without any form of verbal bully, I would prefer you do that if you want to continue with your course of study to MBA or professional course 'cos of the way unemployment is in this country considering your course of study.

mikeomo11:

Bro I would personally advice you to go for M.Sc Zoology and continue to climb the academic ladder. To be sincere without any form of verbal bully, I would prefer you do that if you want to continue with your course of study to MBA or proffessional course 'cos of the way unemployment is in this country considering your course of study. MOD's pls oh, I am just being sincere.

Is there any professional course for Zoology

@ Mixty, I actually do have a plan to go for my masters immediately after my nysc n here I come to Nairaland n on opening this thread I start seeing professional this n that.... is it so wrong to ask a simple question n to b provided with a straightforward answer? N what if I didn't av a plan? Is it bad for the ' so called' matured n experienced ones like you to put the younger generation through this phase?

Well,I tink it all depends on your career path...
Someone working with a research institution, academic institutions and the likes will require an M.Sc to progress in his/her career in office hierarchy,however,engineering folks don't necessarily need Msc to move up the ladder long as they have their professional certification;for people in accounting,if u like get all the masters in the whole world,without professional certification,u can't really be a recognized authority in ur field...for the unemployed,if you know the one that is most important for ur background as a graduate,go for it...as for work experience b4 getting some professional certification;well,if u can scale thru the professional experience why not get it b4 proceeding for masters;but if its dt difficult,why not use the masters, get more experience academically and then go for the professional certification...my 1 kobo

[quote author=Johnnyakins...go do M.sc joor...if you don't like your course;you can do M.sc in another related course that will admit you based on the background you already have...dt way,u"ll be digressing gradually to where u wanna be...

paveinc:
.don't take that man serious,he is a clown.never schooled in France

hahahaha. in fact, he has neva been to airport in his life

Angelou:
mtchewwww! who asked you all that story, dem say which one u go choose btw masters degree and a professionall course.. U de dere dey say u dey accountin. accountin ko, banking and finance ni

if u were nt to b a lady,i wud av given u d insult of ur lyf..bt i wnt do dt becuz i luv galz

Angelou:
mtchewwww! who asked you all that story, dem say which one u go choose btw masters degree and a professionall course.. U de dere dey say u dey accountin. accountin ko, banking and finance ni

if u were nt to b a lady,i wud av given u d insult of ur lyf..bt i wnt do dt becuz i luv galz

Renylee:
@ Mixty, I actually do have a plan to go for my masters immediately after my nysc n here I come to Nairaland n on opening this thread I start seeing professional this n that.... is it so wrong to ask a simple question n to b provided with a straightforward answer? N what if I didn't av a plan? Is it bad for the ' so called' matured n experienced ones like you to put the younger generation through this phase?

For a pharmacologist, an MSc will be better than a professional course. You can decide to go for any of the variety of health related fields that can open up your chances in multinational companies or international NGO's.

Instead of you people to thinking of how you can be your own boss by investing, saving. You people are thinking of certificate... Gush, in this present Nigeria,my brother you better think and become your own boss.

Professional course and certifications is the in thing around this part of the world where i am…i got a whole lot bunch of em already.
In Nigeria people do master cause of the prestige that comes with it or the fact of not getting a job quickly with your bachelors degree…I recommend professional courses like safety course etc. GOODLUCK NL.

Acegoals:


Please do find out why. We would like to hear it. You know, one of the reasons given by one of the discussants is that Master's degree is meant to make you Master an experience which you should already have and that's why most of the questions center on real work place experience (which you will not have been taught). And the Professional Course is to make you more professional in the discharge of your duties when you arrive the workplace that is why we have many specialised institutions for such purpose of making you more knowledgeable and an expert in your specific field. You know the University cannot teach you specialized courses most times.

Just to add to ur nice comments, though a lil bit from another perspective, i think it also depends on some factors like the individual in question and the environment. Consider a place like Nigeria, many graduates(not all) run into masters programme just to have additional advantage in getting a job which they are not to be blamed for, 'cos it has been seen at several job recruitment programs where those with masters qualifications are given more priority than those with only first degree or HND. Also, many will even think about remuneration and consider putting in for masters to increase their pay. However, it is not same in some other countries. For instance, when i left Nigeria and got to my present place, i put a long pause on my ambition for M.Sc simply because i found that it wasn't what i needed most, rather i took several professional certifications which, by God's grace, have really helped me both financially and in career, better than masters could have done from me judging from what i see in my country. You can HARDLY see any job advert requiring first degree holders let alone Masters, the requirements employers need most here are your professional certifications because these certificates, most times, ensure that u know more than the theoretical knowledge from the Uni.
Hence, i'll say to decide on which to do between prof. certification and M.Sc, the person should define exactly what he or she wants and if necessary, consider the location then, it will become easier to decide

Hello anybody in the house know anything about CIPM is it very viable and what's the prospect of employment with this programme. Will appreciate if anybody can contribute

what of a computer science undergraduate??is it professional??

Kinda confused ooh Pls which one is more adviceable for an undergraduate of Bsc. Statistics??

Secondly i also i want to switch to I.T Sector (Software,App Developer / Opening my own Telecommunication brand like mtn, glo, n others) after obtaining Bsc. In Statistics.

My question here is, which one will be more relevant out of these three Masters programmes and which proffesional Certificate will i be needing to back it up??

Pls i want u to share your reasons with me as well.

1) Mtech
2) Msc
3) Mba

thanks. Pls am waiting 4 y'all response and advice cos am confused again.

Acegoals:
Hello All,

Sometime last week I had an intelligent discussion with my colleagues about the above topic. Almost all vouched in favour of opting for a professional course as against a Master's degree or MBA which may likely come later.

Umpteen times fresh graduates rush towards gaining a Master's degree immediately they are out of school without having experience of the workplace at all. Some argue that this could be detrimental to the Master's degree studies since most of what will be taught is directly related to real experiences in the workplace

What do you think? Do you agree? Or are you of the opinion that once the fund is available for the Master's Degree, the young graduate should opt for it or rather go for a professional course in his/her field? Let's talk...

What is a professional course

Mixty:

For a pharmacologist, an MSc will be better than a professional course. You can decide to go for any of the variety of health related fields that can open up your chances in multinational companies or international NGO's.

Thanks for the help.

swagwu:

how does ur schooling in France affect d prace of cup off garri in the market abeg hold ur side afterall i schooled in kafanchan

helo please what is prace or is it something they say in kafanchan ur unknown school?

Joy83:
If that's the only two options available, i will say Masters degree should be the first to get. Mostly multinational companies require M.Sc degree as added advantage to a job that requires first degree alone, without saying professional courses most time.
As a matter of fact, most big companies will send their employers for professional courses depending on the needs of the company. But it is very rare for a company to send staff for a Master's degree.

So professional courses may be a waste if you are not in a company first, bacause that particular course may not be relevant to the company. But master's degree is versatile to fit in as to any big company.

I strongly disagree with you saying professional courses is a waste if you are not in a company. my friend works with a multinational company and guess what he graduated with a third class, But what saw him through was his professional courses ( two of It) He's now a Big dude, and he has no masters degree. I think that professional programs put exposes you more to your profession whether employed Or not, while masters only enhances your academic qualification. it's only here in Nigeria that I see masters as a Big criteria for employment opportunities.

Truman155:
helo please what is prace or is it something they say in kafanchan ur unknown school?

price = english
prace = french

wait i tink na u say u school 4 france ?

oloshiiiiiiiii

luchy34:
I strongly disagree with you saying professional courses is a waste if you are not in a company. my friend works with a multinational company and guess what he graduated with a third class, But what saw him through was his professional courses ( two of It) He's now a Big dude, and he has no masters degree. I think that professional programs put exposes you more to your profession whether employed Or not, while masters only enhances your academic qualification. it's only here in Nigeria that I see masters as a Big criteria for employment opportunities.

That's your take anyway. I respect your opinion which is real and I know about.
Everything has its own advantage in a long run...

tyor:
[b]Hi Poster,

Whatever you do depends on your career trajectory. IF YOU WANT TO BE A PROFESSIONAL, YOU NEED TO PASS PROFESSIONAL EXAMS.

Obtaining an LL.M (masters in Law) or PHD doesnt make you a LAWYER
Obtaining an MSc (masters in Accounting) or PHD doesnt make you an ACCOUNTANT
Obtaining an MSc (masters in Banking) or PHD doesnt make you a BANKER

Obtaining Masters or working in those capacities can confer title on you. e.g. working in a firm as Accountant doesnt make you an Accountant. You are simply working as an Accountant and you would not be allowed to occupy the office of Chief Accountant or Chief Financial Officer (especially in a big organisation or regulated industry).

A key prerequisite for leadership role in a bank requires that you hold Chartered Inst. of Bankers' (CIBN) Charter. Same goes for Chief Accountant role in Listed companies (even non-listed companies that you would like to work is so organised to want an ICAN/ACCA holder to head Finance and Accounting).

Furthermore, I dont know anyone that wants a Lawyer that has PHD from Oxford and cannot practice in any country.

Simply put, any well thinking African (seeking employment in Nigeria) should finish with First Degree and seek Professional qualification and if opportuned, grab 2 years experience before seeking Masters. This is very simple.

On the second note, in this current market place....a professional exam would help you get a job quicker than Masters degree in this country especially when u have passive Masters degree [s](as offered by 110 out of 118 universities in the UK)[/s]. A typical Nigerian private firm that is result-oriented wants someone who has got indepth understanding of a subject matter not a Master of ALL with no sound technical skill apart from Powerpoint presentation and outlook. At the end of the day, every organisation needs a balance of people with Masters and people with Professional certificate.

One of the Global corporations that I have worked has a blend of both Worlds at the Executive Management level....those that would wear Oxford suits, with cambridge presentation skills and have NO technical knowledge but will secure a client and those with Lagos island "italian" suits, fair presentation skills and will DO the job for the client.

If I were you, I would seek professional qualification after first degree, seek quality experience in a firm where i can get technical knowledge and get certified.....And finally, opt for a master degree when i am ripe to transit into Management cadre.

[/b]

Pls hw long is d ICAN program for d computer scientists?

swagwu:

price = english
prace = french

wait i tink na u say u school 4 france ?

oloshiiiiiiiii

sorry i am n ot here to pick a fight i school in france

The problem is that some have professional cert but are not professional.

Some have masters degree and are still slaves.

life is not a simple equation. God help us all.

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Truman155:
sorry i am n ot here to pick a fight i school in france

yea..even me i schooled in france too

Bennymontana:
[quote author=Johnnyakins...go do M.sc joor...if you don't like your course;you can do M.sc in another related course that will admit you based on the background you already have...dt way,u"ll be digressing gradually to where u wanna be...

Professional course like

Harry4cas:
Kinda confused ooh Pls which one is more adviceable for an undergraduate of Bsc. Statistics??

Secondly i also i want to switch to I.T Sector (Software,App Developer / Opening my own Telecommunication brand like mtn, glo, n others) after obtaining Bsc. In Statistics.

My question here is, which one will be more relevant out of these three Masters programmes and which proffesional Certificate will i be needing to back it up??

Pls i want u to share your reasons with me as well.

1) Mtech
2) Msc
3) Mba

thanks. Pls am waiting 4 y'all response and advice cos am confused again.

pls anybody with any idea here??

fluxview:


masters degree in international relations is not out of place going by your first degree but it will be what while for you to add french, italian and Spanish language to your plan. it will put at the top of you profession.

Thank you very much, I agree with you on d issue of being multilingual. its really an advantage for a diplomat

keyke:
Thank you very much, I agree with you on d issue of being multilingual. its really an advantage for a diplomat

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