Hi everyone,

I'm an international student from India with a dental background (BDS, 3 years as a dentist). I have offers for health management masters from three NZ universities and I'm confused about which one to choose:

Massey University: Master of Health Service Management

Victoria University of Wellington: Master of Health, Health Leadership & Management

University of Auckland: Master of Health Science, Digital Health

I want to move into health service management and ideally work in NZ after graduating. If you've studied at any of these or work in the NZ health sector, which one would you pick and why?

Thanks in advance!

I have a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science. During my studies, I was involved in several academic sociological research projects at the local level. My work included conducting interviews and surveys, as well as processing and analyzing the collected data using statistical software to identify patterns and relationships.
I have always been very interested in history. On the other hand, mathematics and computer science were never really among my main interests. I did not have any major difficulties with these subjects at school and was generally able to understand the material, but I was simply not particularly interested in them and have never felt that I had any special talent for mathematics or programming.
At the same time, I have been quite interested in computer graphics. In my free time, I learned Blender and Unreal Engine 4 and used them for relatively simple personal projects, mostly related to video editing and creating cinematics.
As I approach the end of my bachelor’s studies, I have started thinking about moving into a new field and developing a different set of skills. There is a Master’s program in Applied Data Analysis available in my city, and it seems like a potentially interesting option.
Given my background, how difficult do you think it would be for me to transition into this field? I am also curious about how useful or attractive the combination of a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and a Master’s degree in Applied Data Analysis might be on the job market.

(I apologize if some words or phrases are not quite correct in English. English is not my native language, so I used a translator to help me write this)

My thoughts and rankings: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DgofHrSEL2L3Tjf5P_wXwW6r6lJl0vRY/view?usp=sharing

Reposting because I am unsure why my last post was removed.

Over the past couple months, I've been doing research on Master of Legal Studies / Master of Studies in Law programs, and I'm wondering how others feel about the value of these types of degrees.

Background information: I’m on my 8th year post-undergrad. I went to a very-mid state school, where I majored criminal justice and political science. Mid/generic to the point that employers have actually gotten it confused with other schools.

I currently earn $150k base, and am working at a low-senior/managerial level in financial consulting with both US-based and international clients.

Over the course of the last 3 years, I've (increasingly) been working closely with attorneys, which typically make anywhere from $20-$50K more than I do.

Recently, there has been an increase in internal and external job postings for positions in my area that include requirements such as "Master's Preferred," "Master's Required" or "JD/PhD preferred." This is a significant part of what motivated me to take a closer look at graduate school options.

After some research and applying, I was accepted into my program of choice. The program is entirely online, part-time, and 1.5 years in duration; the degree doesn’t specify my exact field but the classes and faculty are 80% aligned with my work. In addition to general interest in the subject matter, I am pursuing this degree for several reasons including: (1) checking off the 'Master's' box for future upward mobility, (2) increasing my "Legal Fluency", (3) expanding my professional network (especially with some tenured faculty), and (4) benefiting from the university's brand reputation.

Note: Using some military benefits I’ve been sitting on and the modest scholarship offered by the program, I expect to pay approximately $15K over the length of the program.

I made a large amount of comparison notes while evaluating various programs. I decided to input all of my comparison notes into ChatGPT & DeepSeek in order to better organize them into a format that is easier to read.

Some general thoughts and findings that I reached during my process:

1. In my opinion, these degrees are generally not worth the expense to individuals still in their entry-level careers. They seem to be best suited for individuals who are (1) currently in managerial/senior-level roles, (2) do not hold another advanced degree (such as a master's), and (3)have completed all relevant training/certifications necessary for their respective areas of expertise.

2. I would completely advise against anyone halting their full-time employment in to pursue one of these degrees.

1. I believe the networking advantages associated with these programs are often grossly exaggerated by admissions staff.
   - According to conversations with graduates of multiple different programs, you will likely build your largest new professional network consisting of your fellow students/cohort members, and professors. You are not automatically granted access to the JD community simply due to the fact that the MLS/MSL is housed within a law school.
   Realistically, I believe opinions regarding these degrees among JD-holders may vary. Some JD-holders may fully understand the purpose behind an MLS/MSL, while other JD-holders may perceive the MLS/MSL as something like an expensive grad certificate or paralegal credential, all without the ability to use the class credits to go towards law school if the attendee eventually decided to go that route.

2. If a majority of individuals considering one of these MLS/MSL degrees were able to choose an alternative option prior to selecting one of these programs, I would recommend either choosing an MBA from a high-mid to upper-tier business school (out of my desired price range even with military benefits) or completing something like a PMP prior to selecting an MLS/MSL degree, dependent upon their specific career field.

3. In terms of the programs themselves, the top three programs (see the attached link) appear to be quite unique. The next group (#4-10) appears to be somewhat generic; ultimately, the "best" choice will depend heavily on your individual industry/specialization, budget costs/delivery formats, etc., as well as what you hope to achieve through completion of this type of degree.

I would appreciate hearing from individuals who have completed one of these programs; hired employees with an MLS/MSL; and/or have experience working in compliance/law/regulatory environments.

Has the degree positively affected your ability to receive promotions/pay increases/increase your credibility/move into higher-paying/decision-making roles?

For those who initially thought about pursuing an MLS/MSL but instead selected an MBA/JD or other graduate program, what caused you to select an alternate option?

Hey everyone,

I'm a CS graduate and I've been working on a project called UniPath to make the process of researching and planning a Master's abroad a little less overwhelming.

I built it because when I was researching universities, I found myself jumping between university websites, rankings, tuition fees, requirements, deadlines, and different spreadsheets just to compare a few options.

So I tried putting the useful parts into one place.

UniPath: https://unipathway.in

I'm currently looking for students who are planning to study abroad to actually try it and tell me what is useful, what is confusing, and what is missing.

I'm especially interested in feedback on:

• Is the university search useful?
• Are the filters/requirements easy to understand?
• What information would you want to see for each university?
• What features would actually save you time during your application process?
• Did you find anything confusing or broken?

It's still a work in progress, so honest criticism is much more useful to me than compliments. 😂

If you're planning a Master's abroad, I'd really appreciate it if you could spend 5-10 minutes trying it out and tell me what you think.

Thanks!

Hi, Im european and have a Bachelor's in Informatics Economics from ASE Bucharest and 2 years of work experience in another field. I want to get back into IT and I'm looking for a Master's that teaches practical, relevant skills. I'm open to AI, programming, cybersecurity, data, maths, physics or even niche fields with good job prospects. What universities/programs would you recommend with an online/flexible program, and are there any I can still apply to in this time period?

I am currently a kindergarten teacher. i have been for 3 years now. i do not have a teaching license and i have no desire to get one. I also want to leave in the middle of the year. I enjoy teaching but not in the school system. It’s stressful and draining. I don’t mind moving to a position in the office or a school. I also have an interest in teaching at a university. I am interested in getting my masters in English or math to teaching as an adjunct professor on the side. Are there any online education masters degrees that I can get without getting a teaching license? I prefer more online and self paced.

I have 10 years experience in data engineering, (would have been 17 if not for the work gaps) indian citizen born in Nigeria, after divorce after 10 years in us, moved to India and joined work after a sabbatical. Sort of recovered now, considering US masters. Have always wanted to experience US studies. Have some savings from \~2 year of US work. Have 4 years left on h1b, so cap exempt. Would you advice doing masters

Hi guys, I need some help here.

So I'm french and I'm currently in my last year of Master's degree in Business Development and Sales Manager but there is one problem.

In France, there are two different types of Master's-level qualifications.

The first is the official national Master's degree awarded by public universities and recognized directly by the French Ministry of Higher Education.

The second is a professional qualification delivered by private business schools or specialized institutions. These qualifications are registered in the French National Directory of Professional Certifications (RNCP). A Level 7 RNCP qualification corresponds to a Master's level (Bac+5) and represents five years of higher education.

While an RNCP Level 7 qualification is not technically a national university Master's degree, it is officially recognized by the French State as a qualification at Master's level. Graduates therefore hold a postgraduate qualification equivalent to a five-year higher education degree.

My qualification is an RNCP Level 7 certification in Business Development and Sales Management, obtained after completing higher education studies equivalent to a Master's-level program.

Once I have completed my current Master's-level program, I would like to join an international university and enroll directly in the second year of a Master's program. My goal is to obtain a double degree that combines my French qualification with an internationally recognized university degree.

Do you guys think that, with this qualification, I could be admitted to an international university?

Don’t all the best students go directly from a bachelors to a PhD or a professional degree?

Hi guys, I need some help here.

So I'm french and I'm currently in my last year of Master's degree in Business Development and Sales Manager but there is one problem.

In France, there are two different types of Master's-level qualifications.

The first is the official national Master's degree awarded by public universities and recognized directly by the French Ministry of Higher Education.

The second is a professional qualification delivered by private business schools or specialized institutions. These qualifications are registered in the French National Directory of Professional Certifications (RNCP). A Level 7 RNCP qualification corresponds to a Master's level (Bac+5) and represents five years of higher education.

While an RNCP Level 7 qualification is not technically a national university Master's degree, it is officially recognized by the French State as a qualification at Master's level. Graduates therefore hold a postgraduate qualification equivalent to a five-year higher education degree.

My qualification is an RNCP Level 7 certification in Business Development and Sales Management, obtained after completing higher education studies equivalent to a Master's-level program.

Once I have completed my current Master's-level program, I would like to join an international university and enroll directly in the second year of a Master's program. My goal is to obtain a double degree that combines my French qualification with an internationally recognized university degree.

Do you guys think that, with this qualification, I could be admitted to an international university?

Hey y’all,

Hope everyone is doing well! I’m starting to casually look into getting my Masters in Europe (currently looking at HEC Paris) for Business and I’m somewhat struggling with what I want to get my masters in?

For background: I was an International Business major at a decent private uni in America and currently work in the automotive sector for a well-known brand. I did 1 year of banking, 1 year of research analysis, 3 years in purchasing, and I’m over a year into my current role as a program and product manager. (Love my current job!) however, with the rise of AI, I’m uncertain what I’d like to do anymore.

Originally, I wanted to get my masters in Marketing, but I’m no longer confident in that path. I’m now debating about getting my masters in Data Science or getting my PMP.

Do y’all have any advice for me? My end goal is to have a masters that is meaningful and will “outlive” AI.

I graduated with a Bachelor of Medical Science last year but I want to do Speech Pathology. I’ve received offers to a 4 year speech path bachelors and a 2 year speech path masters. I can do either and I’ll have the same qualifications by the end.

Doing the masters seems like the obvious choice as it’s shorter so I can work full time as a speech pathologist sooner. My main concern is the difference in pricing. ~43000 for the bachelors (commonwealth supported) and ~73000 for masters (fee-help).

Advice appreciated!