| Are you thinking of getting a masters degree? Well, if | | | | a stepping stone for an academic career and even if |
| you are then you've undoubtedly encountered some | | | | you just want to become a lecturer, this will be a |
| of the negativity around obtaining a masters degree. | | | | requirement in most fields of study. |
| Many see it as a waste of time and the main | | | | Having a masters degree is not a waste of time, |
| argument is that it counts for very little in the "real | | | | money and effort in the workplace either. Many argue |
| world" where experience has become the most | | | | that practical work experience is worth more than the |
| valuable asset on your resume. The question remains, | | | | extra qualification, but there is an argument for getting |
| is it still worth it? | | | | the degree. Many prospective employers still value the |
| Completing your masters degree is tough. In most | | | | extra qualification. It shows a keen interest in your field |
| cases people have to do it part time and juggling a job | | | | and the additional knowledge can be an asset for any |
| with the extra studies can be a real challenge. In most | | | | business. |
| fields of study it can be completed in 1 to 3 years part | | | | Academics are often made out to be too "involved" |
| time and with numerous on-line degree programs, it | | | | and that they lack the connection with the "real world" |
| can be done at your own pace and convenience. | | | | of business. This is nothing but a generalization and if |
| For many people this degree is a stepping stone. If you | | | | you are career minded and can add the masters to |
| ant to take your field of study further then a masters | | | | the end of your name then there is no doubt that you |
| degree is vital. If you want to go on to do your doctors | | | | will have a lot more career choices. |
| degree, then this is something you have to do. Its also | | | | |