The document discusses options for pursuing higher studies after graduation. It covers the need for higher studies to specialize or gain research opportunities and higher paying jobs. Options discussed include pursuing studies full-time or part-time, either right after graduation or after work experience. Financial implications like scholarships, loans, and savings are addressed. Masters degrees are recommended to further research or pursue teaching careers, and doctoral programs are presented as an additional option.
2. Navaneeth B Senior Software Engineer MindTree Ltd. About the Presenters BIET 2011 Vinay Mhapsekar Staff Software Engineer Cypress Semiconductor Technology India Pvt. Ltd. BIET ALUMNI
3. Agenda Need for Higher Study Options Available BIET 2011 Timing your moves Full-time and Part-time Courses Financial Implications Masters Degree and beyond BIET ALUMNI
Ask audience on what it thinks about higher study.Start Questioning some students with a Funny answer – ‘Double dip recession’.
P1-Specialization-Answers ‘WHY’Passionate about a subjectEnhance the skills to the next levelConcentrate your focus towards the goal by working on the subject of interestEx: Algorithm optimization; access to existing work already doneP2-Research Opportunities-Answers ‘WHY’Need for $ million setup to carry out the project.Ex: A person who pursues his technical studies on atomic science requires a Nuclear research lab which costs $ Billions.Like, The Large Hadron Collider was built by the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN). Ex: Research on High power laser devices (No cheap alternative available; a sophisticated research lab built using crores of rupees funding would be needed)P3-High paying jobs in abroad-Answers ‘WHY’Pay scale is more by 5X in abroad.Ex: Specific research centers only hire Post graduates or Doctorates, provide research opportunities. Pay them higher salaries.Counter view:1. One can still do what he/she wants staying in India, home town.
Ask people on how many willing to go to technical or managerial studies
Post Graduate Diplomas in Finance, ManagementIntegrated PhDTeaching Faculty + Doctoral Student
Should explain pro’s and con’s for both the pointsP1-Just after Graduation Pro’sUninterrupted Knowledge flow Con’sHigh competition and good score , impressive project needed to earn a good scholarship. Finance through loans/parents. P2-After gaining some I-ExperiencePro’sSome MBA colleges prefer students with I-experienceCan Self finance to an extent or may be completely.Con’sRefresh your tech knowledge (If your working domain is different than your higher study interests)
Scholarships* - Some companies reimburse course fees to a certain extentDedicated scholarships are instituted for meritorious students in many reputed institutionsPart time:MS – BITS, Manipal University; lots of non-technical institutions provide coursesFull time:Reputed technical institutions (IITs, IISc, IIMs, NITs)
Scholarships are generally for merit. Your academic performance and novel ideas attract scholarships.Profile earns you scholarshipDevelop a network from the university of your interestNetwork earns you referrals.Scholarship Examples:- Dhirubhai Ambani Scholarship for Stanford post grad aspirants.Enquire well in early when to apply for scholarships.Search University/College websites for Financial support offered for students.
Ask students about what plans they have after Post grad