This is the second article on MS vs MBA in the USA. If you have not read it, please read the first article: Should I apply for MS or MBA in the US ? difference ? It talks about the differences between MS vs MBA and what each of the degrees focuses on. In this article, we will look at aspects of funding, fee and other aspects.
Fees MBA vs MS? Which is cheap? State University Vs Private Schools
MS tuition fee is typically much cheaper than MBA. Business schools have their own course fee structure. Also, in terms of fees, US State schools fee is always cheaper than Private Schools. For instance, MBA at private school like University of Chicago will cost you ONLY the tuition for NINE MONTHS is $74,919 as of year 2022.
As a non-resident, MBA at a state school like University of Wisconsin will cost you $47,013 for a 9 months for the year 2022. Also, fees at University of Houston Masters program for MBA is around $1397 per credit in 2022, which comes to $12,573 per semester if you take 9 credits. Not going into specifics, but if you look at MS fees as well, it is cheaper to study in state schools.
The summary is that state schools always have a lesser fee as they are state-funded. For more details, read Cost of MS / MBA in US – Apply for Cheaper Schools
Funding – TA, RA, GA for MBA and MS ?
Funding is a big thing for students and most common types of funding as we have explained are in the form of Teaching Assistantships(TA), Research Assistantship(RA) and Graduate Assistantship(GA). Check the post about what are TA, GA and RA for more info if you do not know with funding info.
Let’s think logically first, MS is more technical and research oriented, logically speaking if the University has more research funding then, there is more funding for MS. On the other hand, MBA, it is not tied very much to research, where do funds come from? The only source for MBA funding is Fellowships, scholarships, or TAs for Undergrad Business students.
If you notice, for MBA, the research part is almost not there unless you are in Ph.D. Guess what, if you are MBA and applying for funding in Business school, MS people of Marketing or Finance are competition to you for that too. So, your option is to work in other departments or have no funding at all.
But for MS, you have many options like working as RA, TA or GA in your department or other department based on your background. Not only logically, but in reality too, there is less funding for MBA than for MS due to the research focus and other related aspects. You may get in-state tuition in state universities if you stay long enough like year or so and pay taxes in that states by working on a work visa, but in private schools forget about funding…
Should you study MS or MBA? How to decide ?
I know most of you want to be managers and entrepreneurs in future by jumping into MBA right after B.Tech, B.A or B.Com… Let me tell you the truth folks, You will learn very little if you go to MBA without two to three years of work experience. You have to work in an organization setting to fully comprehend and appreciate the full potential of MBA. For this reason, most of the business schools have a requirement of 3 to 5 years of work experience as a major factor.
Think about this, “if you were never a team member, how will you understand the team member’s problems and their perspective if you were never a team member and directly have become a manager”. So, start at the base and then climb up ! My recommendation is if you are starting your career, then do not go for MBA, work and then go. Read MBA after B.tech or With Work Experience ?. As of MS is concerned, as I said in previous posts there are many types of students who would like to come to the US for education and some for jobs only. Depending on your situation, you may pick one of the below.
- Typically, MS is done for anyone with career path of PhD or research.
- If you want to do Ph.D. someday and be professor, then MS and PhD integrated program.
- If you worked for two years, and have money to support your MBA financially, then MBA
- If you are not sure what you want to do, then take time to think about what you really like and where you see yourself in next 10 years and take a decision on what makes sense for your career path.
Overall, it is up to your passion on where you want to be in the next 10 years, try to do something that will help you get there…it is your decision, plan well and go for your passion… I am not trying to discourage anyone to do MBA right after B.Tech, but just telling you the facts I have learnt. Good Luck ! Make an informed decision….It is your future !
What are your thoughts ? Anything to add that I have missed ?
Hello Sir i need some serious advice for one of my friends.
Her parents are hellbent on sending her to USA for pursuing MS in IT.But she plans to return back to India after completing her MS.She has completed her Bsc in IT.
Now for doing MS she will need to do one year MSc in IT here and then after completing that,carry on with MS.
Now here are my queries:
Is is a wise decision to do such thing or waste of time and money?
What value will this degree have in India?
Will it provide better job opportunities in India compared to an MBA graduate?
Is it better to do MBA from here only rather than going for MS(with no plans to work there)?
Will a MS from USA with say 1 year of work xp get more pay than a MBA from India with same work xp?
please answer these questions,as she does not have much time to decide and need some solid information to show to her parents to change their opinion.
Here are my thoughts,
Is is a wise decision to do such thing or waste of time and money?
Well, education should be pursued by passion. If she is doing just for degree there is no value…
What value will this degree have in India?
Well, in my view, without experience it would have same value as like any other M.tech in India, may be from a premier school.
Will it provide better job opportunities in India compared to an MBA graduate?
Both are different, you cannot compare.
Is it better to do MBA from here only rather than going for MS(with no plans to work there)?
Both are different tracks, you cannot compare.
Will a MS from USA with say 1 year of work xp get more pay than a MBA from India with same work xp?
It totally varies by school you attend and your talent. We cannot give a generic number and judge the degree.
hello sir,
sir, i am pursuing my b.tech in it and i want to ask that how much percentage is required in b.tech,10th and 12th to get admission in top 20 MBA colleges…sir please tell me early as possible i m waiting….
thank you
Amit,
There is nothing etched on stone. It depends on various factors…10th and 12th percentage is not counted for admission. They look at B.tech only…If you have less percentage, then you can offset by good GRE and TOEFL Scores…
Hi Kumar
I think my situation is a bit different than most of the posts here. I have over 15 years of work experience in IT industry after completing my masters in computer science in India. Now the job scenario is very unstable in the US, and I am hoping that getting a MBA degree would help me in that search. I have specific following questions and your input would be valuable. As you can guess, I am a bit overwhelmed and confused,
1. Will getting MBA at this point be helpful?
2. What field of MBA would be helpful? management / finance/ any suggestion?
3. Does full time vs part time MBA have any influence on getting a better job?
4. Does MBA college reputation influence the job market after completing MBA?
5. Where can you work with MBA after IT industry experience? Do I have to stick to IT field?
6. What will be the career path ? management / business analyst?
Raja,
Here are my thoughts
1. Will getting MBA at this point be helpful?
Well, depends…You have a lot of experience…not sure if it will add value directly…but will help you network with C level execs and may be jump to that level.
2. What field of MBA would be helpful? management / finance/ any suggestion?
This is a personal choice, depends on what you want to do with your MBA…Management would be good to go to leadership roles..
3. Does full time vs part time MBA have any influence on getting a better job?
It depends, both have merits and demerits…but I would go for Full time MBA. You have your Cohort to interact with and form a team..
4. Does MBA college reputation influence the job market after completing MBA?
Unless you have good network,…college brand matters a lot to make the jump from one league to other league.
5. Where can you work with MBA after IT industry experience? Do I have to stick to IT field?
Not necessarily. You can do internship and change your career. You can stick to your core field as well…
6. What will be the career path ? management / business analyst?
Well, depends…if you are changing paths then you can start off as business analyst…if not, you can get into management.
Sir ,,Is there any ease in getting to reputed MBA programs like the LBS ,SLOAN etc after doing ms from us ,rather than a btech or mtech from India.I mean will it be an advantage.Am good at engineering ,at the same time,am interested In MBA.
I have excellent grades in engineering,at the same time, i now at the age of 19 own a remote Cab and advertising company..
I just need a note from your experience doing mba after ms.Was doing ms wrong?
Albin,
B.Tech & M.Tech is one track, unlike MBA is different track. You cannot compare both. You seem to have some entrepreneurship traits as you own a cab…MBA would definitely help you with your business, you will learn lot of case studies and understand why few businesses succeed and why some fail….
Pursue your passion… Yes, in my case pursuing MS was not the best idea….I should have waited and done MBA…
Good Luck !
hii
i have complteted my b.com & right now i m pursuing m.b.a in first semester…
& whats d option after MBA …. but my intrest is doing MS from US can i do…plz help me i m waiting for ur reply…
thanks & regards
prashant agarwal
Prashant, Well, not sure why you joined MBA if you wanted to do MS. In any case, talk to your college for job prospects after MBA. If your interest is MS, take GRE, TOEFL and apply for schools.
Hi Kumar,
here’s my situation..
Studying MASTERS in USA requires 16 yrs of education right? and i have 15.
i have completed my bcom(Finance) and have 1 year of experience (TESCO).
can you suggest me good universities for MS in Finance with a decend fees.
and can u provide me some links for their financial aid. MBA is pretty expensive so i thought i will pursue it later like you.
Suggest me if i am wrong??
Will be waiting for your reply
Regards,
Shivam Dalmia
Shivam,
We do not recommend any schools. I would search for State schools, they would have less fee. Check the scholarship category on the blog for info.
Good Luck
Hi,
My H1B was upgraded to Premium and I got RFE after that. Company sent a RFE response and till now the online status says “RFE response review”. But I got a mail from the company that USCIS has issued 2nd RFE. When I queried the reason, the attorney said that since the case was upgraded to premium, there could be 2 rfe’s raised, one for normal and another for premium. Also she confirmed that first RFE is for premium. Is it possible to happen like this? If so, then my 2nd RFE will be queued as normal processing (60 days)?
USCIS can issue 2nd RFE if they require further documentation/clarification on the documents submitted in response to 1st RFE.
As your petition has already been upgrade to premium, any RFE responses will be handled within 15 calendar day window.
Hi Kumar,
First of all let me thank you for helping so many of us out here. I’m really grateful to you.
Now my situation –
1. I’ve completed Engineering in Electronics and communication field.
2.I’m working in a software company in Testing domain for 10 months now.
At this point of time i clearly know what i want to do and what i’m interested in. I want to work in management field and be an entrepreneur. I’m interested in studying MBA in finance.
My questions –
1. Will experience of working in software field for couple of years will be of any help for me to get into a good university in the US, or to get a job after studying MBA, will it count in anyway?
2. Also my background is Electronics, so will it be a disadvantage if i’m changing my career direction towards finance?
3.I plan to work for 2 or 3 years in software field in testing for experience and then do MBA in finance in a good university in US and take up a job there. Is this a good idea?
Really looking forward for your inputs on this.
Thanks. 🙂
Abhijit,
Welcome ! Here are my thoughts
1. Yes. Good Schools required at least 2 to 3 years of experience for MBA. Yes, it will count
2. Nope. If you would like to make a career switch, you need to study in really good schools to change your career direction.
3. Yes, absolutely. You can prep for GMAT and have everything sorted out..
hi……….
i wanna do my b.tech(cse) in usa so is it possible to do that? how much cost it will be?????
hi kumar..
having gre score in the range 1350+ and having academics score in the low range of 50%- 60% but from a good reputed college …
1)Any problem in getting into good univ…for MS in General Management,MS in Management Information Systems…
2)My plannin is to do Managenmt course in MS as i m not good enough in technical course…then work for 2-3 yrs after go for MBA…safe or not in US??
3)Can u provide me some better univ for opting the course..
Thanks for the reply earlier Kumar .
lately i have been doing the same as adviced by you (searching for MSc in marketing) .
But the BUDGET remains a big concern for me , do not have enough funds.
Can u help me with suggesting a few Univ.s which are light on pocket and are not crap (like the TRI VALLEY UNIV. case) .
Mainly i just want to WORK in the US , any which way , and an MSc. seems to be the only way which is not too costly on me.
Can you suggest on any other way as well (If you have come accross smone /smthin like this)
THANKS A LOT.
CHEERS!!
can i do my mba from abroad after my mtech
Yes, you can.
Hi
I am currently in my 2nd year of Electronics and communication branch.I am interested in networking field.Can you please tell me if there are possible options for me to do MS in Networks field.I have no intention of doing a Phd after my MS.Is it that MS doesnt have a value in US if not followed by a Phd????
and yes the big question…..can u please give me an idea of the cost of doing MS.i know it varies.read your article…..but rough idea or probably a range???
because i will have to apply for a student loan…I need to know….I know that I am interested in the field but seriously if the cost is too high,then I will have to drop this option and look for some less costing course(probably an MBA in India or Civil Services in India)…….
confused……..plzzzzzzzzz help!!
Vaibhav,
Not necessarily. It is your passion that counts, not others judging your degree.
Read the article Cost of MS in USA It should give you a good idea.
Let me know if you still have any questions,
Hi Kumar ,
thanks fr the wonderful KT .
i am an SAP technical consultant (working with SAP Corp. , here in india) , with 2 yrs exp. now.
i want to go for job in the US , and further want to pursue MBA (Marketing) later on (like u did) .
but i do not have enough moneys to fund the MBA …..need ur advise as u r experienced …. which masters should i go fr regarding this (im even lukin at Msc IS and operations management) .
actually i want to do MSc which could lend me a relevent job exp. fr MBA later on.
Siddhartha,
If you are clear on your MBA emphasis, getting an MS in that area would help. You may go for MS in Marketing and work in Marketing for some time, then you can get your MBA….it really helps to have MS in your area for job after MBA.
Thanks for the reply Kumar .
lately i have been doing the same (searching for MSc in marketing) .
But the BUDGET remains a big concern for me , do not have enough funds.
Can u help me with suggesting a few Univ.s which are light on pocket and are not crap (like the TRI VALLEY UNIV. case) .
Mainly i just want to WORK in the US , any which way , and an MSc. seems to be the only way which is not too costly on me.
Can you suggest on any other way as well (If you have come accross smone /smthin like this)
THANKS A LOT.
CHEERS!!
Hi,
I have pursued my B.com in 2008, and after that was working as an IT Service Desk associate for around 2 years. Now i plan, that i want to go for further studies in IT, so is it fizable to do my education in Ms in Computer Science, as i want to get into programming? Can someone suggest me? ASAP
Yes, you can. The school might mandate you to take some foundation classes in Computer Science to pursue MS in CS.
sir,
im pursuing my B.tech 3rd year in ece branch and im about to complete academic year in a month. im very much confused with my further educational programs. im not from a reputed engineering college in Hyderabad. Firstly my goal was to pursue MS in US. But by date (17.03.2011) i hear that the part time job offers have been reduced and it has become difficult for a girl to be there. Also i want to make a come back soon after my MS course.Without experience we dont have value here in India for MS.Is this true ? if yes, for how many years am i supposed to work there in US ?
and also sir,
im in a very much fear that — will i get selected in ISB ? I dont know what to do. sir kindly help me.
hope to hear from you soon.
Sahiti,
It is hard to generalize, but in my view, the part time jobs have reduced in many schools, including assistantships due to funding cuts…I am not sure about job scenario in India without experience after MS…Ideally, one or two years should help you… Do not worry about getting selected in schools. Focus on your GMAT and try to submit good recommendation letters with Application, you should be fine….
I have 2 years of work ex. in IT sector and graduated from an indian university with civil as major.
I wish to do an MBA form US.
all i want to ask is the post mba job scenario in US for indian nationals holding a US MBA degree.
Divya, It depends, if you get internship, you are most likely to end up in a job without issues. Getting an internship is a challenge…Also, it depends on the school you graduate from
thanks alot……….you cleared many of my questions……thanks.
Hi Kumar,
First of all let me thank you for providing useful information to so many. You are doing great service.
I read almost all of your responses about doing MS in the US but would still appreciate a reply from you on similar lines.
About me:[]
– Top-ranked in MCA
– 6 years of product development experience in Oracle and XYZ company
– Career going high on work satisfaction and salary front.
– Feel ‘further learning’/’working in US’ itch from time to time
– Married with no kids
Please provide some info on the following:
1. How good/bad is MS for married students. Can I bring wife along on F1?
2. Having my CS concepts strong and programming fingers agile, what percentage of the fee can I manage just though scholarship/paid project work?
3. I definitely don’t want to study in US and come back – roughly what percentage of Indian MS students land up with such scenario?
4. Am I already too late for MS ? (Age around 31) 😉
I am not interested in Phd as I love the applied form of CS too much.
I hope to hear from you.
Welcome Ajay !
Here are my thoughts,
1. It depends on how you look at it. As you do not have kids yet, should be fine. Just matter of balancing everything. Yes, you can on F2 Visa.
2. Well, you have lot of experience, if you get the numbers right for GRE / TOEFL, you should be able to get full waiver and also get paid every month. Just need to pick the right school.
3. Honestly, most of them( above 95%) end up staying in US…everyone talks about coming back, but no one comes back…
4. You are not ! In fact, that age is very common ( I would say it is young, excluding Indians in class)
Let me know if you have any questions,
Thanks Kumar 🙂
At this point I will start gathering more info about GRE/TOEFL.
Good Luck Ajay !
Hi Kumar,
How are you?
Took GRE. Gruelling work schedules did not help the preparation. Managed very average scores – 740(Q) 490(V)
I am wondering if I should retake GRE or try applying to universities?
Hello Kumar,
I really appreciate for your patience/interest for answering all the queries. I liked the definitions and the introduction part you have posted. As usually I also have a question for which I was not able to find the answer in previous posts, Hope you would help me.
I have completed my 3 years bachelors degree in Commerce stream (B.com) in October 2010, but I have started it in June 2005.
After one year of starting it I have discontinued it, and started working.
From 2007 I have joined an IT company as Online Marketing Trainee and got promoted to the next levels twice. As a part of my job role recently I have been working with software applications and languages and started getting to know more about it. As I do so, I am being very interested with the depth of the subject and variations and the Impact of IT technology in the economy.
Finally I am considering myself to become an IT professional, for that I want to do MS in IT (Developer Program) from an International University(AUS/CAN/USA) and also a minimum of 3 to 5 years of work experience abroad. My final goal is to have and maintain an e-commerce company.
So I want to know your suggestion on the below points.
1) Can I get admission for MS in IT with a B.com bachelor degree only.
2) Will I be eligible to get work permit in abroad countries with irrelevant bachelor degree.
3) Which country would be best suitable for my profile.
4) Do you suggest any foundational courses to get the admissions for IT course.
Thanks a lot,
Naveen,
Naveen,
Here are my thoughts,
1. It varies by school. Many schools require 16 years of education…Having said that, you just have to talk to schools you plan to apply and then make a decision. Some schools recognize 3 year bachelors from India for MS.
2. At least in US, you should be able to because you will have Masters.
3. Well, I cannot comment about other countries. US should be a good choice…
4. The school you join might force you to take foundation courses as your background degree is not in computer sciences. So, do not worry about it now.
Hope it helps,
First of all, thanks for the well laid out article. Excellent guide!
I’m in a unique scenario where I’ve worked for about 3 years now and have been blessed with some promotions to managerial position. I realize that I could use a bit of both Tech and management course model (letting the work experience or lack of it drive the career path has been invaluable to me). Does anyone know of any MS-MBA integrated programs? Private and/or state school?
Thanks in advance!
-Samir
Samir,
Yes, lot of schools have the program you are looking for. Only thing is you would have to do some homework on finding such schools. Here is an example : http://www4.uwm.edu/business/programs/busmasters/msmba.cfm
hello sir,
I’m now pursuing final year b.tech in electronics’s & communication myself wanna to do MS in teli-communication field in US and I’m having 60%
we are economically backward please give me suggestion how can i get in
& well career through it
Chakravarthi,
I am not sure what are your future plans after MS…Think about your goal for MS, just job or research, etc. Read this Goal for MS in USA
i am going to complete my Btech in may 2011…and i am placed in COGNIZANT….Due to financial reasons first i want to do job for 3 years..and then i want to go for MS…i am interested in technical field….will it have value for me…if i do MS after 3 years of work experience???…or shal i do right now itself..???
Sandeep, As you are talking about value addition to your career, it depends on how you really want to use your MS after graduation… Typically, MS is ideal for research related fields and a good starting point for PhD, unless you are trying to change career or it is business area related stuff. What do you want to do after few years with MS ?
After MS in US i want to do PHD and go for research….in computer science….now bcoz of financial reasons..i want to to djob for 4 years…den go for MS…..so i want to know…whether der will be any problem if i do MS after 4 years??…is der any age factor…for MS…. will it affect me any way…??..will i have the same value…as others..??…as most of them do MS right after the Btech…so…i am asking dis….and how are the oppurtunities for Phd,research…??…can i go with it….
Sandeep,
There will not be any problem. You can do MS after 4 year. If your passion is to do research and become a professor after PhD, you must be fine in US…though it is getting a little challenging these days….but, you can still find something in some other country to do research and pursue your passion…
hello sir,
I m a B.com 3rd year student in India and i m a permanent resident of USA. I want to take up for MS here in USA, but i got to know that for any masters program I need to have total 16 years of education but when I complete my B.com I will be having only of 15 years. So is it possible to get admission to MS here in USA only with 15 years of total education or do i need to complete any course?…….
Spurthi, It depends on the school. Some schools accept 15 years of education, some do not…It is just university policy and their evaluation of your Indian B.com to see if it is equivalent to an American Bachelors degree. If you plan to do MS in Economics, Finance…you may be able to convince the committee that you have enough education and your degree is equivalent. It is how you talk to them and present yourself and they recognizing your school and degree. If not, they will mention you what to do to be eligible. Talk to few schools.
hello sir,
i am a 3rd year btech student from electronics and instrumentation stream.i want to pursue MBA for my PG.but i dont want to do a job over here.so, will it be possible to get admission in US universities only with GMAT scores and with no work experience at all????kindly help me out sir !!!
Nickey, You can get admission with GMAT and no work experience…but it is not a recommended option…Good schools require you to have work experience for at least 2 to 3 years. Read this When should do MBA ? After B.tech ? Working ?
hi.i am final year btech student.recently got placed in marketing and sales profile.i want to go for finance or marketing,but as you said work-ex is necessary,so i want to go for mba or ms after 2-3 years.currently what xam should i give..GRE or GMAT??will the old pattern be acceptable in time to come.
Sweta,
Well, you have to be clear on what you want to do either MS or MBA…Based on that you can decide….Typically GMAT is the norm for many business schools, but many schools accept GRE as well….Yes, old pattern scores will be valid for 5 years.
thnx for ur help..can u plz guide me of what actually is the differnce between doing MS in finance and an mba in the same?what do most companies prefer?and should i attempt for gre now or after some years?
Swetha,
Read the above article once again, especially the first part (linked in article above) you will understand the difference.
About preference, you cannot really compare them, both are different.
It depends on what you want to do..if MBA, you can work for couple years and then plan for GRE. If not, it does not hurt to give it now.
ya i want to be an mba…but i want to know whether to give gre now or later??bcoz i have heard that most of the colleges want fresh gre scores..and i might not have time to prepare once i start working..should i attempt now?..also thank you so much for your help..sweet of you
Hi Kumar
I have 4 years of experience in IT.Initial 1.5 years i was into java /j2ee development.then I had to move into database and automation testing due to recession. Now I am planning to boost my career by doing some post graduation from outside india. I thought about MS and Mba
For mba from Usa…i dont i would be able to manage it financially
ms …i guess it will take around 20 lakhs including everthing.
please guide me how to bounce back in my career.I need you valuable suggestions.
Thanks
Sandeep
Sandeep,
Just getting MS or MBA will not guarantee you anything…Think about what you really like either Management or Technical field. Based on your interest pick something that you like. You do not have to study MBA in USA to succeed in your career…
Hi Kumar,
My husband holds a bachelor degree in Computer Science and 7 years of exp in Automation Testing field , he is going to US with his L1b blanket by the end of this month, my doubts are
Can he do part time studies while working in US?
what can he study MBA or MS?
Which can boost up his career and salary?
And we are planning to settle down in USA so tell me in which way he can start his higher studies.
Then i have 1 year of exp in as400, am coming on l2 visa
can i do a part time studies?
which can i study MBA or MS?
Thanks for your help and contribution.
Vijikar,
Yes, he can study either MS or MBA. You can study on L2 as well. You can also study either of them. Study something that you are passionate about.
Hi,
I had read two parts of your experience, i got great help. Thanks.
Actually I want your suggestion for my problem, i.e., TRUTH IS THAT I WAS UNAWARE OF MS AND MBA’S DIFFERENCE prior to your article while applying to univ.
But my condition is that I got one admit from US public univ. for MS in management as they told me that it is all based on my credentials AND other4 admits for MBA for which i did applied. AND according to ranking, place and teaching faculty , I have decided to go with the school which has given me admit for MS.
my background is B.COM(HONOURS) from DELHI UNIVERSITY (REGULAR) + PGDBA from SIKKIM MANIPAL UNIVERSITY (DISTANCE EDUCATION) .
Plz suggest me which option should i choose. I WILL NOT BLAME ANYTHING TO YOU, just need your suggestion.
Preet,
You should choose what you like to do. Pick something that you are passionate about.
sir
I m B.Tech 3rd yr student in ECE stream. I want to do MS from foreign country like USA in same (Electronics & Comm.) field. Kindly guide me if I had to give both tests of GRE (General & Subject) or only general test is enough for MS???? Also suggest in which pattern should I take the test(new or old). Is new pattern easy or tough????
Vikas, for most of the schools General GRE is sufficient. Some schools explicitly mention if they require Subject GRE. If I were you, I would take it in the old pattern. We cannot tell much about new pattern as we lack data…
Hi………I am in need of great help from you……..kindly help me…………I’m jobless from the last 1 year and 4 months in kuwait………i wanted to ask you `that i wanted to change my field from Btech in Electronics & Communication Engineering to some other field, which will give me a good job………Kindly tell me which field can i switch to? Also, if i’m interested to go for music, can i go for that now, by which maybe in future, i can get a good job…….Please help me out!!!!!!!!!!……………I’m of great help and i’m too much getting depressed day by day…………..Anyone can help me giving their advices and opinions……………………
Hi,
i have completed my b.tech(computer science) in 2010 itself and currently nt wrking anywhere becoz the kind of job a software engineer wil get is coding and programming and all and am nt interested inal these things.
as i m a kind of loquacious person who is more interested in business field or a field tht involve less technology and more presentation skills so actually i m thinking of doin MS in some field diffrent from computer science.
Kindly suggest me the field i cn do MS in,and please tell me if after doin my computer science i do jo in an area like in HR or marketing ,wil it affect my career in bad way becoz i want to work and earn money ………..don want to be dependent on my parents.thts y cant stay unemployd fr long tym..
kindly suggest me gr8 tips for my future.
Ritika
Ritika, you can do MS in Marketing or HR….You may also do MS in MIS to get into Business analyst roles…Or you may as well work for few years and then do MBA. Think of what you are passionate about and pick the field.
Hi………I am in need of great help from you……..kindly help me…………I’m jobless from the last 1 year and 4 months in kuwait………i wanted to ask you `that i wanted to change my field from Btech in Electronics & Communication Engineering to some other field, which will give me a good job………Kindly tell me which field can i switch to? Also, if i’m interested to go for music, can i go for that now, by which maybe in future, i can get a good job…….Please help me out!!!!!!!!!!……………I’m of great help and i’m too much getting depressed day by day…………..Anyone can help me giving their advices and opinions……………………
I have no idea abt kuwait job market.If you are looking a job in India try in IT field. Do some courses and try job there as IT job is on boom in India now.
Inderjot, Sorry to know about your situation. Honestly, I do not know the job market in Kuwait. Secondly, I do not recommend changing careers unless you do not like what you are doing now. Pick your passion and try to find something that you love to do for work. I understand it can be frustrating, just hang in there and keep trying you will get something. Talk to friends or professionals in your area, they should guide you.
Kumar,
I have around more then 4 years experience in the IT field and have been primarily based in India. I have done my Bachelors in IT. My main job role has been along the lines of a Supporting function. recently i moved to United States for for 3 months on B1 visa so now i am looking for H1 visa kindly help me out on this.
Regards,
Khalid
Khalid,
I am not sure what kind of info you need. I do not really recommend any consulting companies that do H1B. You need to talk to your friend and find a company that can help you. I just give my opinion on any questions. If you have any, post in forum.
Hello,
I have around 10 years experience in the IT field and have been primarily based in India. I have done my Bachelors in Electronics Engineering. My main job role has been along the lines of a software engineer/tech lead and recently I have moved up the career ladder and working as a development manager. I would like to add more value to my profile by working in the US and gaining more exposure along both technical and business lines. However I would like to further my future role as a techie with hands on development experience rather than as a manager. I would definitely like to do my MS there, but a family to support and financial constraints make it tough. How you do rate my chances there if I apply for an H1B visa and get it? How is the job market now? I should have come there before, but well better late than never!
Prakash,
It is a tough market in US with economy…H1B approval depends on various factors including your role and the company stuff, hard to generalize. You have tremendous experience and you must do fine with H1B as long as the company that files you H1B files properly for a role that focuses on your skills. About Market now, it is not the best…depends on whom you ask…. I think with your skills, you must do fine…
Hi Kumar…
I completed my BE in Electronics and comm in june-2009 and currently i am working with accenture, bangalore as “software engg” since dec 2009. Right now my motive is to study in US and work there for atleast 5-6 years with equivealent or better job profile .
so i want to go for the course which has more probability to get me a job there in the present situation. i am confused between MS or MBA. After woking for 10 months the maximun i could figure about myself is that i am little more interested in management field then techical.
i have some concerns.
1st… dose MS gives more assurity of job in US than MBA if you do any of it from a middle ranked college?
2nd..what is the value of my degree(MS or MBA) if i come back to india and look for a job there?
Hi,
I am S/W engg having 6 years of IT exp.I have done B.E in Electronics and communication.
I want to shift to non IT job because I am not sure how IT would be in next years and want to have something as backup.I cannot afford huge investment of money in furthur education nor I can leave the current job.I will have to do any we get job if you are doing correspondence.Please let me know the options I have. MBA ? MTECH ? .Basically I want to do something which will fetch me another non IT job.
No doubt that IT will be down after few years,its better if u upgrade ur skills instead of switching to new fields. With 6 yr’s of Exp in IT, ur qualification & earlier field is not going to be handy.
typed wrong,correct one…No doubt that IT will NOT be down after few years
Raj, As Rajes said, IT will not be going away in next few years….Honestly, your decision to change careers should be based on your passion to do something different that you like… If you want to anything Non-technical, MBA or MS in Marketing, finance, etc would be a great way to change career.
IT will not be going away not only in next few years but also it will never be down in India that is for sure. Because day by day outsourcing increasing and employment rate is also increasing in India. So this big market is not going to be crash in future.
hi kumar thanks for the data you have provided,its worth reading
i have done mba from icfai hyderabad and i have 3 years of experience and am planning to do mba and i want to be an enterprenuer in business
frankly am not intrested in ms and as i told you my main goal is business and financial support is a question mark for me,so guide me u want to continue for again mba from a reputed institution or what to do?
thanks in advance.
Ramu, I am not sure how was your MBA program and what all they offered…how much you learnt, etc…If you think you learnt enough, then there is no point in doing MBA… Because you like entrepreneurship, you can do MS with a focus in Product innovation and Entrepreneurship….or alternatively, you can do MBA as well with an emphasis in Entrepreneurship. If you are looking to build a great team for starting up business, top 10 schools are best…It will be expensive…be prepared.
(Cont’d from previous post) I’m presently residing in Kuwait and undergoing training from the past 6 months in the core field. I have done Btech in Electronics and Communication enginering from NIT, India. Can you please guide me in what should i do now? Also, can you tell me that should i do any courses like MCSE or CCNA or any other course for future job? Pllease guide me as i’m very upset.
I wanted to ask you that from the past 1 year and 4 months i’m jobless. I’ve applied for many jobs in india and outside, but till now, no reply from any company. Also, i wanted to do MBA after getting valuable work experience. I’m not interested to do MS. So, can you help me out in this???????? I’m in great trouble and depressed state.
Inderjot, Sorry to hear about your job situation. Unfortunately, I do not understand the job market and specific needs in Kuwait…Cannot really guide on that…Coming to MBA, I would strongly recommend you to get some experience at least 3 years before you pursue MBA.
In reality, it is very tough time for you and for everyone in the job market because of the recession, there is nothing we can do about it..we can only work harder and hope for the best. Keep your spirit up and try to apply more, use references and Social media or job search….Network with more people and talk to some people in industry and see what they are looking for and try to see how you can add value to your profile. Good Luck !
hi kumar. I want some suggestion from you. currently I have a high paying IT job in India. In this current job market and tight H1B visa rule in US it will be wiser to quit my current job and go to US to study MBA. What is the chances to get job in US after MBA. Please guide me.
Radhakrishna, it is a very risky proposition. Unless you graduate from top 10 schools, it could be challenging…It will cost you a lot of money, something very important to think about….Anyways, Why do you want to MBA ? Just as a career progression or career change ? How much experience do you have ? Are you willing to spend 50 to 60 Lakhs or more for MBA ?
Hi Kumar…
I completed my BE in Electronics and comm in june-2009 and currently i am working with accenture, bangalore as “software engg” since dec 2009. Right now my motive is to study in US and work there for atleast 5-6 years with equivealent or better job profile .
so i want to go for the course which has more probability to get me a job there in the present situation. i am confused between MS or MBA. After woking for 10 months the maximun i could figure about myself is that i am little more interested in management field then techical.
As its already october and i haven’t give GRE or GMAT yet, i can only apply in spring 2011 or fall 2012. till then i’ll be having around 2 to 2.5 years of work experience. also i expect a score of GRE: 1300-1350 and GMAT:680-700 looking at some sample test papers. what should i go for?
Ashish, If you are inclined more towards management, MBA is a great option. The only challenge is affordability…You can try to plan your finances and apply for a good state school…GMAT around 700 would be very good. Think about finances and then take a decision…Honestly, MS will not add much value to your career if you are just going to work in IT field…
Thanks Kumar…but i have some more concerns.
1st… dose MS gives more assurity of job in US than MBA if you do any of it from a middle ranked college?
2nd..what is the value of my degree(MS or MBA) if i come back to india and look for a job there?
Thanks Kumar, I have around 6 yr of IT experience. Well to be very frank I want to work and live in US and thats why I am planning for MBA in US. I am interested for 1 yr executive MBA but really dont have any idea about the chances of getting job.
Radhakrishan, thats a great idea, as I said above….fee is something to consider. If you get MBA from top 10 schools, you have good possibility to land in a job…but the fee is prohibitively expensive…
hi, right now i’m working in ISRO, bangalore and now on my training n project work in nasa for 3 months. i’m interesting in MS but i want to know that it is possible to get admission without giving exams or i can also write exams in US nw. if there’re some other options for my situation that during my working months in usa i get my admission here because i don’t want to go back to india for writing exams, if it is possible or reply me with the other options available for me……
thanks in advance
Vikky, I do not think there are shortcuts. If you need to get into decent schools, you need GRE and TOEFL.
right nw i’m in USA and wanna know can i give GRE n exams here too…….is it possible
I think you can. Just call ETS toll free number, they will help you.
hi…this is vishwanath here….glad 2 talk 2 u. i just finished my b.tech IT(may 2010) and ended up with average grades(just 65%) and my interest is to pursue MS in MIS from us. but was worried with the mixed response about MIS currently @us. I am rite now placed at ITC_PSPD in their SAP ABAP team(not yet joined). i thought may be wrk exp can help me get out of my poor grades and am givin’ my GRE in nov-2010. pls mentor me abt current situation of MIS graduates,should my wrk exp for atleast an yr help me with my ms,how do i get into gud schools…etc. a long post bcoz really worried abt my career…..waiting 2 hear frm u soon. REGARDS
Vishawanth, Any specific reason for doing MIS ? What do you want to be after few years in IT ? Depending on your goal, you can choose your major. Is your goal to just get job or go further ? First, think through all these and then decide. Talk to your seniors or someone who currently work, you will get good advice.
hey kumar,
i just finshed my engineering in computer science,i was planning to do mba cos i am not intrested in this technical feild,but after reading our article i changed my decision to ms,can u plz suggest me of the courses which i cn take with less tehnical stuff and more of management……
hi! your article was very much of help.in a single place i got answers to many of my doubts.
i would like to know from you that doing MBA from iims will be better or doing M.S from U.S. as per my profile i will get average ranked college in U.S and i know as per my test performances i can make it to IIMS so please suggest. and ya money is my main concern to be frank .
Vikram, MS and MBA both are different. Both have different paths….You are trying to mix up things here. First decide on what you really want to do…it is not a matter of getting masters, it is your decision to do what you really like !
Hi All,
I need a suggestion from you all out there . I am working as a S/W engg in India for the past 1.6 years.I am really confused now wheather to MS or an MBA .
Can you please guide me the Approxiamte cost and the procedure of getting an MBA degree from the university of maryland or university of baltimore .
Thanks in Advance
Sudheera, you should check the university website for detailed information on cost.
I have completed my BE in Instrumentation.
In which stream should I do MS?
What is the job guarantee (if i intend to work in US itself) after completing MS?
Sujit,
Honestly, there is no job guarantee my friend in anything in US after your education….First you need to decide why you want to do MS and what are you passionate about studying….Read this article : Goal for studying MS in US
Hey sujit..i m also from the same stream instrumentation….can u plz suggest me any courses which I should do during my engg.? I m in 3rd year…n where one can apply for job or internship?
reply
Mayur,
Suggested course: PLC programming.
Internship/Training: Try it in companies like BPCL, HPCL, Honeywell.
Hey Kumar,
You are doing a great job, keep it up!
I have one year exp in system software in HP. So when I leave for Higher studies I ll have two year work ex. Decent Under grad records, good appreciations and achievements in work (both technical & non technical : like presentations to world wide audience, marketing blogs etc). I hope a good gre score too.
I am confused b/w MS & MBA:
My clauses:
-> I can be in US for max 4-5 years. With in this time I have to recover completely the education expenses.
-> When I come back to India, I really should make a difference in the industry (both salary and position) in comparison to my batch mates who joined with me.
FYI: I had got opportunity just after my under grad but couldn’t take risk that time.
I have explained my situation quite straightly, indeed many US aspirants will be of same plight. So your perspective and thoughts will be valuable, waiting for the same.
Yes, you can recover your expenses in 2 to 3 years, depending on the school and how much you have paid for MS or MBA. If you go to private school and end up paying around 100K, then you may have hard time unless you get a really good job….. For second one, you should work in US for 3 years or more to make a difference in position when you go back…
HI…
I am planning to do M.S in U.S previously I planned to do M.B.A but after reading your
passage I have changed to M.S. I have passed B.COM(COMP)
Hi Kumar,
I just finished my B.Tech I.T degree,and joined a software company…I have written my GRE exam and got score of 1340..My interest is in management side..I will work for one year in the company and apply for mba if possible else MS in US. Is taking up MIS usefull to shift to management side…and are job opportunities good for it in U S now..I also would like you to suggest me a course to be taken as Major if i take up M I S in U s,which will help me shift to management side from Technical.Do help me with this….
Bharathwaj, the market is not as good as it used to be…If you take MIS you can take your electives in Project Management, which will help you add credentials for IT manager. If you plan to pursue MBA, I would recommend to get at least 2 years of experience..3 years would be ideal. Read this article : When to do MBA ? How many years of Experience for MBA ?
Thanks for the tip Kumar….How does job opportunities vary between doing M S Computer science and Engineering and MIS in U S now,With regards to pay and demand in U s.Since i need to work 3 or more years atleast in U S to payoff my loans before i return to INDIA.Please do suggest me State schools which are good for M I S in U S now.My budget should be within 20 lakhs for my higher studies.
Bharathwaj, I do not really advise on schools, as I am not current on the data….there are lot of forums like edulix and other places you can look at.
Hi Kumar
Am finding hard to decided whether to do MS or MBA,
i am BE graduate and i have above 3 years of work experience in infosys. i have preference in doing MBA, but i have least knowledge about job opportunities in US after doing MBA(where after completing MS its easy to find an opportunity), As MBA is involved with huge amount of investment(loans), after completing my graduation i should be in a position to earn back my investment immediately.Can you please suggest me, which one should i go for MBA or MS.
thank you
Vamsi, first decide what you like to do in general. Based on your goal and future direction you should choose the degree. In reality, you should have an idea why you want to do MBA and what you want to do after MBA… Think about it….
Hi,
I just completed MS in Computer Science from a reputed college in US. Recently I got two job offers, one for ‘Business Analyst’ position and other for ‘Software Developer’. I have *also* interest in business /management side and will go for MBA after some years of work experience. (or hopefully will try to open some new business)
Please suggest whether I should go for ‘Business Analyst’ position or ‘Software Developer’? Your suggestions will really be helpful.
Thanks a lot.
Akshay, based on your strategic goal of getting into management in the long run, it would be a better fit if you join Business Analyst. You will get to understand the business side of things better as you will deal with business clients directly.
Thanks a lot for your valuable suggestion. Even I was thinking to go for ‘Business Analyst’ though I don’t have prior experience in that.
I thought that ‘BA’ position will prepare me better for my MBA or business plans. I hope I am thinking on right lines.
Thanks
Welcome Akshay ! Good Luck !
Hy akshay,
I am an new international student in US.Even I am also doing MS in CS but not from well reputed college.I want to be Business Analyst in future.But I don’t know what and how to do so that things come in my favor.I mean being a Master student in CS how can I get business Analyst jobs after my graduation.I’ll be highly grateful if you can channelize me properly from the beginning of my U.S. journey.How can enrich my profile towards this profile?
It will be nice if i’ll get your contact email id so that I can discuss some more in details with you.
Regards
Ankit Sharma
Ankit, Welcome to US ! There is nothing in specific that you have to do from beginning of MS. If you take some business classes like accounting or finance for your electives that would be good. Ideally, doing an internship as Business Analyst would help. Please post your questions in Forum. It will help others too.
Hi Ankit,
As far as courses are related for Business Analyst, even I don’t have much idea. I did my MS in Computer Networks along with some courses from theory track, I mean nothing particular related with ‘BA’. I guess you will learn more while working in that field.
Moreover please ask your questions in forum only
as 1) It will help other students also who have similar queries.
2) Other experienced persons can also suggest and guide you.
Thanks
Hey.. that means the employer will sponser H1B visa or you can work till your student visa expires. Please tell is it easy to get H1B sponsership after MS as I heard its tough to get H1B sponsership now days and thats why I dropped my plan to study MS.
Hey Akshay… that means the employer will sponser H1B visa or you can work till your student visa expires. Please tell is it easy to get H1B sponsership after MS as I heard its tough to get H1B sponsership now days and thats why I dropped my plan to study MS.
To Kumar sir,
Hello sir. I am studying B-Tech in ECE at IIT-G. All I want is just making money so much so that I have sumptuous meals everyday in luxurious Taj Krishna hotel, own a luxury car as costly as Mercedes/Lamborghini .This would alone satisfy me-call me a mercenary,I don’t mind! With such a propensity added with my understanding that India is not much lagging behind USA, not in terms of development as of now but in terms of job prospects primarily bec. 1$ is not 45 INR, its just some 15.5 INR-that would expose an insidious fallacy in Indian minds, for instance two typical software fellows of the same status one in US and other in India in the same company would enjoy more or less same sort of lifestyle(again in terms of purchasing power and not in terms of the so-called bliss of living in a developed country like America); I think MBA and not an MS would seem promising for a person with a disposition like me. Isn’t it?
And the lucrativeness of MBA in IIM/ISB would simply transcend the one obtained by doing MS in USA;I agree that it may not be that promising as other B-schools in USA-but future says me,Indian MBA would better bec. of India’s excellence in GDP and non-inclusive growth. I as such have interest in both the fields and I am growing/inculcating an increasing tendency towards MBA. I want to know just whether I am correct or not in the facts that I presumptuously think so:
You don’t earn that much money(money here being some entity that purchases goods for you not something naively obtained by multiplying with exchange rate) or you would earn almost the same amount if you do MS compared to a similarly placed position in India.Isn’t it?
Secondly, always MBA pay is higher and promising in future growth compared to MS.And study in IIM/ISB diligently and ingeniously would cater to my needs and desires. Won’t it?
Akhilesh,
I am very impressed by your language and your articulation of thoughts !
Well, I cannot deny your statements about GDP, growth in India and value of MBA from IIMs. Based on my perception, it feels to me that MBA would be your cup of tea…Let me try to ask you couple of questions… What are you passionate about ? Where do you see yourself down the lane in 10 years ?
MBA without work experience may not fetch you the right education experience….coming back to point, your decision to do MBA depends on what you really want to achieve and where is the best place in the world to achieve it…It is about knowledge couple with networking with executives…
Question about doing MS or MBA is a personal preference on what you are passionate about and what you want to with your life…you cannot really compare the ROI as both are mutually exclusive cases.
Thank you for your reply,sir. Being frank, my passion is just about making huge money, enjoy a very luxurious life that I can’t describe. This is what I aspire to become. So, in opinion pursuing MBA as I mentioned would usher in a brighter path to my goals,I suppose. Well, if a rightful MBA degree demands a prior work exposure, let me go by the same.Am I thinking in the right direction?Going further, I am always open to become CEO of a reputed organization or so; this would meet my aims-so I want to be. I would like to ask you, thinking MBA is a viable option, where should I do MBA-India(IIM/ISB) or abroad? I feel either of the choices is okay.
hi akhilesh,
i think i found someone here with the same views i have. Well,i wanted to rather i’am very curious to know what did you opted to do further.
Hope to hear from you. Please let me know the above .