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Q: What graduate degree will make me the most flexible and competitive?
When thinking about attending graduate school of some kind, I am not sure which way I should go. I will have a degree in Political Science, and am not sure if I should go down the law school track, because everyone wants to be a lawyer, or if I should maybe think of going into business or something. What graduate degree is the most flexibly applied in the modern, global world?

A: Law and business are the most versatile graduate degrees, by far. Nothing else really comes close.

Q: What graduate degree would be best for someone who would eventually want to open a bed and breakfast?
I am working in sales and account management at a large company that will pay for a graduate degree in any field that I choose. I'm only 26 and it will be a long time before I will be able to afford this but I want to be working toward the goal, beginning with my degree. What degree would be useful for starting a small business in the future but useful in big business while I work toward my goal?

A: An MBA will give you all the best components of managing the business. You dont need to worry about the day to day details, as much as the larger picture..the management and marketing of your business. You'll learn the skills you need to hire good people to ensure that your goals are being met, how to expand and market the business, and how to get the most return on your investment. Anyone who tells you that you dont need a degree doesnt have one. Good Luck

Q: Does earning a graduate degree reduce naturalization requirement to 2 years in France?
It normally takes 5 years to naturalize in France to apply for French citizenship. However, there is an exception: if one graduates from a university or grand e'cole it is reduced to two years. Does this apply to individuals who earn a graduate degree, such as a master's degree? Or just an undergraduate degree? Cited sources would help. Thanks!

A: After come reading online about this, it appears that it does not matter if it is a graduate or undergraduate degree. Unfortunately I cannot find any sources of official information from a government website - perhaps you could email the consulate or foreign affairs department with your question, they would be able to answer it with some degree of authority.

Q: What is a good graduate degree for the field of market research?
I have a B.A. in Diplomacy & Foreign Affairs and want to pursue a career in market research. More specifically, I want to work with focus groups. What would be a good graduate degree for me to pursue? Thanks in advance.

A: University of Georgia and the University of Wisconsin (Madison - I think) offer MA programs focused on market research. There are two very well-respected training programs focus group moderator training: --> www.rivainc.com/RIVA-Moderator-Training and --> www.burkeinstitute.com I'd suggest getting some experience at a full-service market research company first. (find one at www.greenbook.org) THEN get your moderator training and/or graduate degree.

Q: How much money can someone make with a graduate counseling degree from a semiary school?
There's this girl I know. She's got an undergraduate degree in psychology and is going to a seminary school for a graduate degree in Christian family counseling. How much money will she be able to make when she's finished? Will she be able to go get a job just anywhere as if she had a normal graduate degree?

A: If the seminary where she intends to study is affiliated to a recognized institution, her earned degree would be easily honored in any place of work. The problem is some seminaries are not yet affiliated to an authorized Institution, therefore students coming out from such seminaries have hard time if they search for job else afterwards. Regarding earning money - well the basic is there but it surely will increase after some working experiences.

Q: Should I get my Graduate degree from a different university then my undergraduate degree?
I've heard that one should not get their graduate degree from the same university as their undergraduate degree. Is that true and why?

A: Whilst a new uni would show initiatve you need to do the right thing for you. If you want to work with the same tutors, or you'r einterested in the strains of research going on in your current dept then that's a fine reason to stay. There is no right or wrong here, but there has to be a good reason for whichever you choose (i.e. not 'cause it's easy).

Q: Is it better to recieve your graduate degree at a different University?
My dad claims it is better to get a graduate degree at a university where you did not get your undergraduate degree. I agree, but want to know what you think. Are there any facts about this?

A: I have been asking around about the very same question and here's what I've heard (from multiple people who hold multiple degrees, including PhDs): It's not necessary a bad idea. It depends on why you're staying: + You're involved in a reputable, competitive program + You're a part of a program with a diverse and progressive curriculum taught by distinguished instructors + You've been offered a great opportunity because of the connections you made as an undergrad (your school is paid for, job opportunities, research opportunities, etc.) + You're studying a field in a strong program that's different than your undergrad work - You don't want to leave the comfort, familiarity of your school - You don't want to challenge your values or education - You don't want to "start over" or move There are no outright facts about how an employer or school will feel about a person's decision to stay at the same school for undergrad and grad. Just like with any choice in life, there are benefits as well as disadvantages. There's no harm in staying at the same school - but that's not to say it's necessarily the "right" thing to do either. It's not uncommon for a student to complete his/her Masters and PhD at the same university - so what does that say about the student? It could say he/she belongs to the community at that school, developed good relationships with professors, and proved him/herself a worthy student. I agree with the previous post - 3 degrees from one university is not a wise idea, even in a good program. I'm going to grad school at a different university than I did my undergrad. I want to try something new and I'll be studying in a different program than my undergraduate degrees. I chose a school with an environment different than my school's and one with a stronger program that what my former university offered. Anyhow - those are my thoughts. :)

Q: What are some jobs that require a graduate and college degree?
What jobs require a college degree and a graduate degree? Also what subjects do you have to study and what kinds of schools offer the degree program required to enter this field? I'm working on a girl scout silver award project so this would really help! THANKS!!

A: Here is a list of jobs that REQUIRE you to have a Master's degree (which you get at graduate school, which you go to AFTER college, if you want.) http://www.resumagic.com/hpj_grad.html

Q: What Schools offer a graduate degree in Biomechatronics?
Im seeking to get a Master Degree in Biomechatronics and Im having a tough time trying to find a school with a graduate degree in Biomechatronics.

A: google. i just did it and found some schools. i would think if you were smart enough to tackle this degree you could find it on your own.

Q: What graduate degree should I go for to work with derivatives?
What would be the best graduate degree to get to work with derivatives? Should I go into financial enigineering, or financial management, or are there any schools that offer a advanced degree in derivatives? thanks

A: MBA then find a "street" firm that works them.

Q: Is a graduate degree in computer science really an important asset to have in the technology industry?
I already have an undergraduate degree in computer science and am considering going back to school to get my graduate degree in Computer Science. I am interested in working in embedded systems development and operating systems software components. Thanks... Something I forgot to add: By graduate degree, I'm referring to an MSc in computer science and am planing on doing this part time, while working full time. I've looked at a program with evening classes that might work. Thanks...

A: Don't know how it is in your part of the world, but in my country, the degree helps to the extent of promotions in designations, resulting in higher pay scales also. Till a particular stage, experience may be on par with degree in terms of requirements, but its only the latter that can take a person higher up the ladder. This is common in all fields, not only Computer Science. Definitely it helps in the Computers field also coz of the constant new technologies coming out in the market today, which a well-structured degree should keep you abreast of. Besides, you aren't losing much with a higher degree, are you? I say go for it.

Q: Is it true that going to get your graduate degree will pay off loans from undergrad?
I have been talking to my parents about how we will pay for my college, and I was wondering how getting your graduate degree works. I had heard somewhere that when you get your graduate degree, the bank usually lets loans from undergrad go, but is that true?

A: no that is not true. However, there are certain programs that turn student loans into grants. It just depends on what field you intend to work in.

Q: Do you need a post graduate degree in psychology to become a counselor or psychotherapist?
Im a 3rd year psych student thats having difficulty getting the marks to get into Post Graduate studies for psychology to become a psychologist. Im now becoming interested in counseling and psychotherapy. Do you need a post grad degree in psych to do these, and if so, if i do pursue a career in either of these, can i go back to uni and complete a psych course and become a qualified psychologist later in life?

A: You can get a master's in counseling. Often times if you are ambitious as an upperclassman in undergrad program, you can take classes that count toward this. I don't know if you can apply them to grad school if you need them for your bachelor's degree...but if you have more credits than you need in the right departments, you can definitely pick and choose which to put on your BA transcripts, then you have a head start on grad school when the time comes. In the field of social work, which is my background (as a BA, I never pursued a master's degree) I learned soon after leaving college that you need a masters to do any type of work in a school, including guidance counseling, or a hospital, or a mental health clinic. But there are plenty of other places that you don't need a full blown master's degree to do the work. The warning is that you won't get paid as much, you may be competing with MA's to get the job, and you may not see much advancement. Places like recovery centers, adoption agencies, group homes (MHMR), welfare agencies, homeless and women's shelters, wilderness camps, and the like...all with different angles in their work...all can benefit from "mentor" types with more than just high school...but often times, "normal" people without needing the services of that type of agency, lose the job to someone who has. For example, a lot of times a domestic violence survivor is more qualified to work in a shelter or as an advocate (very much a counselling role even though the word "counselor" is a protected title) than someone with any level of education that has not been through this stuff. I hope this helps you.

Q: Whats a good graduate degree for someone who has a BA in English?
I do not want to get my masters in English, but I do want to have a masters degree. What graduate degree helps to further the careers of English majors the best? Before you ask - I don't know what career I want to get into - anything where I can write for a living would be heaven, but I haven't come across anything just yet.

A: You might want to consider getting a Masters Degree in Library and Information Science (MLIS). You can have any type of undergraduate degree when pursuing an MLIS, but I am finding that in my classes (I'm studying for my MLIS) there are a lot of English majors. And yes, upon completion of an MLIS, you could work as a librarian in a library (public, school, academic, corporate, law, medical), but in today's world you might work at an information center for a brewing company, design databases for the government, seek out and process materials for archives, design and manage the record center for a defense company, digitize photos for the Library of Congress, assist researchers in laboratories, answer reference questions for a virtual library. You could end up working for the CIA, Google, Miller Brewing Company, a law firm, a telecommunications conglomerate, a hospital, the Center for Disease Control, the Smithsonian, an art museum, a university, a state library, or an itty bitty branch library in the middle of nowhere. Just a thought. If you're interested, check out the website for the American Library Association. They have a listing of accredited programs in the U.S.; you could see what type of classes you would be taking and what are the requirements for admissions. Good luck whatever route you take.

Q: What kind of jobs can I get with a graduate degree in genetics?
Is there anything available outside of a job in academics, teaching or doing research? I love genetics but I would like to know before I pursue a graduate degree.

A: No. That's about it. But research is very fascinating, but only if you are into it.