i am doing my final year in electronic engineering and i'm not sure whether it would be wise to go into the field( work) or to further my studies. i'm in southern Africa in a third world country, perhaps if i do my masters i'll be over qualified.
2006-07-05 20:47:42 · 15 answers · asked by pukurusha 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
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2006-07-05 20:49:15 · answer #1 · answered by ILAUGHATU 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know that in Britain to achieve Chartered Engineer staus you need to have a Masters Degree, if you have a Bachelors Degree you will need to do further study which is called a matching section. My Bachelors was one of the last to be accredited for CEng by the RAeS so I won't have to do it but I still went on to so a Masters Degree. On the international stage you will be competing with people with Masters Degrees so I would advise you to stay on and get that Masters.
I know there are people on here giving all sorts of advice, I have read them but they are not Engineers. This is a specialised field and the Masters will make your life easier and will only take one more year.
Good luck!
2006-07-06 03:58:09 · answer #2 · answered by ehc11 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends. I'm an electrical engineer now, and I'm pretty much in a situation where I simply don't know enough to do my job well with only a bachelor's degree. Today's technology is getting more and more advanced and often you will need a master's degree just to understand it.
With that in mind, I am working in the US, so conditions may be different than where you are working. I would recommend that you try working for a year, and if you feel that more school would help you do your job, definitely go for your master's.
Good luck!
2006-07-06 04:00:10 · answer #3 · answered by hobo joe 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would look for employers to sponsor you to do your Masters. An increasing number will subsidise your studies and some will even pay for the whole lot! It is important to set out a report (like a business plan) for prospective employers and say why they need to sponsor you.
They may ask you to study part time while working, which is hard but a great achievement at the end.
If you can study full time, it means you are guaranteed a job when you graduate, saving a lot of stress.
I wish you the best of luck.
2006-07-08 09:55:08 · answer #4 · answered by greguncovered 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Am from Mauritius, so I guess am not too far away from you. I have also finished my degree (in French) and am at the same level as you and asking the same questions: Should I work or should I go forward and do my master?
Well my first option would be to work and study at the same time (it can be done in Mauritius, I dont know for you) or I go abroad and study.
You know, for us people who come from countries which are not too well off, it is important that we continue studying!Not only us, not only our families but the country as a whole will benefit from a higher level of education from its citizens!
So, goodluck and carry on!!
2006-07-06 03:56:18 · answer #5 · answered by kreolkavi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Do it. The only thing I would suggest you look into is getting your master in business administration (MBA) as opposed to MEE. You might find that you will move into management positions more quickly. On the other hand you will be qualified to teach engineering with a MEE.
2006-07-06 05:13:15 · answer #6 · answered by Don S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to be sure of what you intend to do with your qualifications first. A qualification for qualifications sake seems rather pointless. If you are going to continue in that same area - it might be useful - as a way of distinguishing yourself from many similar graduates.
But as I said that all depends on the job market you will be entering and what YOU will be doing with that qualification. Out of context no one can really make this choice for you ...only you know the precise facts and your intentions.
2006-07-06 06:31:59 · answer #7 · answered by hoss 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why not find a job with a company that will allow you to carry on to do your Masters. Then you get the best of both worlds, work experience and qualifications.
2006-07-06 03:59:19 · answer #8 · answered by SILVER DRAGON 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hi,
u mentioned about ur qualification, but u dint mention ur interest,, my opinion is if u have interest in masters then u can do it even if u have financial problems also. in Engineering there is lot of compitition so its better to do masters with good score so that u can compete with the market and capable of getting good oppertunities
2006-07-06 03:56:06 · answer #9 · answered by surabhi d 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would suggest get a job first, then see if the company will pay for you to get a masters on the side.
It is sad, but true, it is possible to become overqualified!
2006-07-06 03:52:24 · answer #10 · answered by powhound 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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Go to feild work for a couple of years (3-4) so you get some hands on experience with your course. You learn so much more on experience than you do in books. That way when you are already taking your masters degree- you can put your own insights from your work experience in to your thesis.
good luck!
2006-07-06 03:52:07 · answer #11 · answered by mama_prito 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋