Once
students are done with their basic college education and graduate proudly out
of their institutions, career and education questions still loom pretty large.
People today are often torn between carrying on and studying further to do a
Master's degree or then jumping headlong into the job market for the career of
their choice. A part time post graduate course can offer you a fine medium path
and the popularity of post graduate courses like part time MBAs
and other part time Master's programs is testament to this fact.
When
considering whether to continue the life of academia and take on further
education, every individual has their own reasons. For some it may be to
advance their career, for some to get their foot in the door or a certain
prestigious company, for some it may be to get better chances abroad and for
others it could be to further themselves in their professional life or to get
an education in a related or ancillary field. Before you take on the additional
load of doing a Master's program it is essential to first assess what your
goals for doing so are and how the degree you are looking at will help you
reach those goals in the most ideal way possible. Only then can you figure out
whether a full time or part time course
makes more sense for you and your ambitions.
If you are
leaning towards a part time study program, let us take a look at a few pros and
cons of going down this path -
Pros -
There is
more flexibility – One of the biggest boons of doing a part time course like a part
time MBA is that you can further your career goals alongside. You can start
working and make the headway you need to establish yourself in your chosen
field, while giving yourself the added education and degree which further
enhances your knowledge as well as plumps up your resume. There is also less
chances of relocation and less time and money spent on commuting and other such
issues. Gaining both an education and work experience is tough to beat.
It is less
expensive – Part
time degree courses are usually less expensive than their full time
counterparts. This is an incentive for those on a tight budget and also you can
be earning a pay packet while you are studying. Some employers also encourage
their employees to take on part time studies and often finance the same.
Cons -
Your
schedule can get demanding – Concentrating on both a job and an education can
be very taxing and tiring for some
students. Both will demand equal importance and it can be difficult to strike a
proper balance to give justice to both aspects of your life.
It may feel
lacking – For some students, the point of doing a Master's or a post graduate
program is to get the experience in its entirety. On campus projects, the
extended interaction with like minded peers and more college organised events
etc. will be a few things you may miss out on.
Before
committing to any study program, always consider what you want from the
experience. An educated decision is a must.
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