A friend of mine is having a problem to choose the course to study.she graduated with a 3rd class in economics education she plans going for a postgraduate in UNILAG.she got an information that guidance and counselling Dept.accepts 3rd class for Masters but someone told her that Guidance and counselling is of no use to her and that she will be restricted.please she needs an advice whether she should do it or go for a PGD in Economics.mind you she is the one sponsoring herself with the money she has been able to save during her youth service,she doesn't want to waste her money.Thanx

The facts are:

1. If she opts for G&C. Her professional focus would be education related; educationist, ministry employee, UNICEF (yes o!),etc. Breaking out from it into other jobs would depend on her proficiency with mathematics, her determination and her organizational and leadership skills. As a matter of fact if shes motivated, the G&C is not a limitation. I have seen pple wit English and French degrees working in banks.

2. Time. G&C masters duration = 1yr. PGD + MSC = 2 or 3 yrs

3. Cost. G&C masters = N80K or more. PGD + MSC = 160K or more

Options:

A. If she has the money and under no pressure to be quickly gainfully employed (family or peer pressure) or lacks the motivation to break out into other jobs; go for PGD + Masters. My reasons: Economy still bad. You mark time while getting the better economics degree while the economy gets better instead of joining the thousands looking for jobs now.

B. If she has limited cash or is under pressure to seek employment, has a husband in the wings or has the motivation to break out into other jobs: go for G&C and prove your mettle when u graduate.

The struggle, as they say, continues.

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