cumz:
Hello..
HAppy new year.
I wanna ask if it is possible to do masters and work at the same time

Lilshorecords:
help me tell them!

HALLofFAME:
Nigerians and Masters degree syndrome....Pls young graduate get work experience b4 u go 4 ur masters ....Masters degree is good but adding working experience to ur Msc will make ur Masters an asset to employers.

Edoblakky:
Thanks OP for this insightful piece! I have more than 5 years experience as a mechanical engineer in the oil and gas industry. I'm opting for a masters in my field of experience in a university in Canada. It will cost me around 10Million Naira to run the program for 2 years(tuition, feeding, accommodation and transportation). I chose Canada because there are so many jobs there that require my experience and I also need to sharpen my skills and competences with the masters program. They require a CGPA of 3.0/4 in your last 2 years of Bachelor's.

Kofacts:
Getting a master's degree will be an incredible source of pride and help bring you professional opportunities you may not have previously thought possible. However, you need to know a few things before you get started.

Why You Want One

The most common reason that people seek a master's degree is to advance in their profession and earn more money. Others, however, go this route in order to change careers completely. For example, you may have earned a bachelor's degree in English and later decide you want to become a counselor. In that case, a master's will allow you to develop expertise in that area so you can enter a new field. This type of degree is offered in a wide range of fields, including mathematics, biology, psychology, business, social work, and many others.

How Long It Takes

It typically takes two years to obtain a master's of arts (MA) or science (MS) after getting your bachelor's. There is basically no difference between an MA and an MS other than the name; they have the same basic educational requirements. While you'll be in classes similar to those you went through to get your bachelor's, they are typically more like seminars in that they contain a great deal of discussion. In addition, you'll be expected to perform much more analysis than you've done previously.

The Workload

You can expect to do coursework full time. You'll have to take required courses at first, but then you'll be able to focus on your specific subject area later on. If you are studying a science, you will probably do a great deal of fieldwork and laboratory research. If you're in a professional program, you'll probably be required to complete an internship.

You will either have to complete an extended research paper or a thesis, depending on your field of study. The thesis could be a scientific experiment or a detailed analysis of a certain piece of literature. There are some programs that offer alternatives to the thesis, such as a comprehensive exam. It could be an oral test, a written one, or a combination. If you're studying in a field such as psychology or social work, you may need to perform an internship or practicum in which you learn the skills needed to perform therapy.

Choosing to pursue a master's degree is not something to take lightly. You'll need to be prepared to put in a great deal of work and may have to sacrifice some of the things you were able to enjoy while getting your bachelor's, such as time hanging out with friends and more. However, once you accomplish your goal, the benefits you enjoy could very well last a lifetime.
Source: http://unnedu..com/2014/12/4-things-to-consider-before-going-for.html

ikechi1000:
what are the related field 4 a person studying industrial maths to venture into 4 his MSc.

rottable:
thanks for the enlightenment, i am considering changing my field to more advanced field of study

Edoblakky:
Thanks OP for this insightful piece! I have more than 5 years experience as a mechanical engineer in the oil and gas industry. I'm opting for a masters in my field of experience in a university in Canada. It will cost me around 10Million Naira to run the program for 2 years(tuition, feeding, accommodation and transportation). I chose Canada because there are so many jobs there that require my experience and I also need to sharpen my skills and competences with the masters program. They require a CGPA of 3.0/4 in your last 2 years of Bachelor's.

Edoblakky:
Thanks OP for this insightful piece! I have more than 5 years experience as a mechanical engineer in the oil and gas industry. I'm opting for a masters in my field of experience in a university in Canada. It will cost me around 10Million Naira to run the program for 2 years(tuition, feeding, accommodation and transportation). I chose Canada because there are so many jobs there that require my experience and I also need to sharpen my skills and competences with the masters program. They require a CGPA of 3.0/4 in your last 2 years of Bachelor's.

Pweetymoi1:
I have a bachelors degree in Psychology, I would have love to do my masters in clinical psychology but it seems to be theorised in Nigerian unis and also a career in psychology seems not so lucrative in this part of the world. Any suggestions on possible career fields I can enter into for masters other than Psychology? I want a course that is lucrative and the best universities where one can do masters in Nigeria. Your suggestions please...

Pweetymoi1:
I have a bachelors degree in Psychology, I would have love to do my masters in clinical psychology but it seems to be theorised in Nigerian unis and also a career in psychology seems not so lucrative in this part of the world. Any suggestions on possible career fields I can enter into for masters other than Psychology? I want a course that is lucrative and the best universities where one can do masters in Nigeria. Your suggestions please...

preshuzpearl:


I'm sure both you and the guy you quoted are igbos. I have observed that most people from the east don't like to hear anything education. Just money, money, money.

I live with some folks in fct and they from Delta. When I told them I wanted to do masters they were so negative about it.

The man kept going on about how I won't get someone to marry because men feel threatened by ladies with higher education. I asked him why should that be, and he said I should ask him again. I was appalled.

I don't want marry an insecure man sef in the first place.

The whole family hated the idea that I wanted to further my education, i kept wondering.

I'm from the southwest and it's unheard of for a person not to go for second degree following the first.

I just had to close my ears to what those guys were saying and follow my dream

Kofacts:
Getting a master's degree will be an incredible source of pride and help bring you professional opportunities you may not have previously thought possible. However, you need to know a few things before you get started.

Why You Want One

The most common reason that people seek a master's degree is to advance in their profession and earn more money. Others, however, go this route in order to change careers completely. For example, you may have earned a bachelor's degree in English and later decide you want to become a counselor. In that case, a master's will allow you to develop expertise in that area so you can enter a new field. This type of degree is offered in a wide range of fields, including mathematics, biology, psychology, business, social work, and many others.

How Long It Takes

It typically takes two years to obtain a master's of arts (MA) or science (MS) after getting your bachelor's. There is basically no difference between an MA and an MS other than the name; they have the same basic educational requirements. While you'll be in classes similar to those you went through to get your bachelor's, they are typically more like seminars in that they contain a great deal of discussion. In addition, you'll be expected to perform much more analysis than you've done previously.

The Workload

You can expect to do coursework full time. You'll have to take required courses at first, but then you'll be able to focus on your specific subject area later on. If you are studying a science, you will probably do a great deal of fieldwork and laboratory research. If you're in a professional program, you'll probably be required to complete an internship.

You will either have to complete an extended research paper or a thesis, depending on your field of study. The thesis could be a scientific experiment or a detailed analysis of a certain piece of literature. There are some programs that offer alternatives to the thesis, such as a comprehensive exam. It could be an oral test, a written one, or a combination. If you're studying in a field such as psychology or social work, you may need to perform an internship or practicum in which you learn the skills needed to perform therapy.

Choosing to pursue a master's degree is not something to take lightly. You'll need to be prepared to put in a great deal of work and may have to sacrifice some of the things you were able to enjoy while getting your bachelor's, such as time hanging out with friends and more. However, once you accomplish your goal, the benefits you enjoy could very well last a lifetime.
Source: http://unnedu..com/2014/12/4-things-to-consider-before-going-for.html

Thanks alot. Planning on going for my Masters degree, and needed to know wht would be involved. Very insightful!

chubbypearl:
To anyone:what do you think about online masters?

FarmTech:
Does anyone know how i can get past questions and course outlines of any university in australia?