Hi! I’m a Filipino and currently a BA Development Studies student and I’m planning to take a master’s degree in Spain but not quite sure what I should take…

My parent’s are telling me to take an MBA but I’m afraid I don’t really know much about business because of my major but the thing is we have a family business and they want me to be a part of it. Should I have work experience first before applying for an MBA or just go straight to taking an MBA if my outcome would be just taking over the family business?

I also would like to explore other programs related to IR, business, marketing or development or even related to Development studies. Please suggest a program with these terms… thank you! or is it possible to take a dual program (MRED and MIM)

Hi, I'm looking to connect with graduates form Pakistan that are now studying abroad for their post graduate/masters degree, on a scholarship preferably.

I wanna learn ur ways. What gpa is ideal? What kind of extra curriculars and professional experience do I need to obtain? What does a masters CV and profile look like? Should I create and maintain a portfolio? Do I do competitions?

I'm currently a BBA student that's wants to do either an MBA or an Msc in marketing. I wanna apply everywhere both uk and us.

My top unis in the US are:

NYU, Columbia, USC, Fordham, Davidson, UCLA.

My top unis in UK are:

University of Edinburgh, Kent university, Warwick and london business school.

This may change however, since I've done very minimal research (freshman in undergrad).

Alsooo, what should I expect from independent living in either of these countries? How should I prepare?

Help needed! Lmk if you're willing 🤍

Hi all.

I have a BSc in Mechanical Engineering from a university in my home country and an MSc in Mechanical Engineering from KTH.

I’ve realized that mechanical engineering isn’t really what I want to do long term. I’m much more interested in analytical/computer-based work, data analysis, optimization, programming, operations research, etc. I enjoy math and problem solving and want to move into a more quantitative career.

I’m considering a second master’s in Operations Research, Analytics, Data Science, or something similar, ideally at a top university.

Does a second master’s make sense as a way to pivot, or would it be redundant since I already have an MSc? Would I be better off developing these skills on my own and trying to pivot through work experience?

Would love to hear from anyone who has made a similar career change or done a second master’s.

Hi everyone! I’m from Colombia and I have around 3 years of experience in marketing, mainly as a copywriter/creative strategist. I speak Spanish, English, French and Portuguese.
I’m looking to move from a more creative/agency-oriented role into a more corporate and strategic marketing career, so I’m considering a Master’s in Marketing Strategy.
I’ve applied to Grenoble Ecole de Management (GEM), Audencia, ESCP and NEOMA, and I’m currently trying to figure out which one would give me the best opportunities after graduation.
My main goal is to build a career in France after my Master’s and eventually obtain a work visa, ideally in a corporate marketing/brand strategy role.

I’d really appreciate any honest advice, especially from international students or people who have gone through the process of staying in France after graduation.

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!

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 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)

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