MSC Vs Professional Course: Which is better for Getting Jobs Fast?

I see lots of students getting confuse on what course to read for their master degree program.

Msc or Professional masters?

They dont know.

However, I see a lot of people already making wrong career choices.

Youre a result of your choices.

and ONE choice can shape your destiny FOREVER

I will use today to make some things clear about career choices we make.

I observed most applicants don't know the difference between Msc and Professional Masters. and those that do dont know which to pick?

let me clear the air once and for all.

Both are great, depending on your career Path of course.

3 Career Paths You Should Pick From

1. Management Career paths

2. Academics/Research Career paths

3. Expert/Professional/Technical Career paths

You need to decide which path is yours.

However, most fields you need to be an expert first before going into management- Unilag Postgraduate studies has all these figured all.

There are 3 types of masters Degree in Unilag

1. Academic masters  - masters by coursework  e.g M.Sc IRPM

2. Professional masters - masters by coursework e.g MBA
3. Research masters - masters by research e.g M.Phil 

MSC vs Professional:

Academic Masters degrees (M.Sc or M.A.)

1. Academic masters programs consist of advanced studies in an academic discipline. 

2. They provide an introduction to research and advanced study at the doctoral level. 

3. This degree is suitable for people who wish to know more theoretical research concerning their field and work towards a PhD in their area of specialty.

4. MSc/MA is 100% research and academic work. Great for efficos and would be lecturers/researchers/New discoveries

5. This type of masters is by course work.


NOTE:
A Masters by Coursework is a professional qualification involving the study of a specified set of core units and a selection of eligible elective units. Undertaking a coursework program will mean that you will attend classes, complete assignments and sit exams where applicable. 

Some Masters by Coursework also require the completion of a minor thesis as part of the course. Dependent on the course, part-time and online study options are available.

The following are degrees conferred upon completion:

Master of Arts (M.A.)

Master of Science (M.Sc.)

Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.)

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

The M.Phil is intermediate between the other academic master’s degrees and the Doctor of Philosophy. 

Professional degrees. 

1. professional masters degree are most times terminal in nature.

2. They teach career-oriented skills and people who earn professional degrees usually move higher the ladder after graduation. 

3. it focuses on job skills.

4. If you want to use it for doctorate, you will have to go back and do an M.phil or Msc.

5. Professional courses are great if you want to make More money fast - easy to gain employment with these type of courses

6. They are industry-driven courses like MBA, MPIA, MPH, GIS, MFM, MEM, MIT etc

7. Professional courses are great if your path is field work/practical skills is important to you.

8. They are designed for managers and leaders of men, materials and resources

9. You cant use your professional course for lecturing, you must do MSC for that

10. It good to have One professional course on your resume, more relevant and respected by companies, especially if you are in Computer, Business and Engineering fields.

11. More expensive than regular Msc. 

12. Mostly Part time and takes longer duration to complete

13. Professional courses are great if you are an Entrepreneur.

14. Requirement for these degrees are basically 2:2 or even third class in some cases

33 Unilag Professional Courses to chose from

Master of Applied Geophysics (MAG) (Part-Time)

Master of Aquatic Resource & Pollution Management (MARPM) (Part-Time)

Master of Business Administration (MBA) (Full-Time Part-Time and Executive)

Master of Conflict Management (Part-Time)

Master of Criminology (M.Criminology) (Full -Time and Part-Time)

Master of Development Finance (MDF) (Part-Time)

Master in Diplomacy and Strategic Studies (MDSS) (Part- Time)

Master of Dispute Resolution (Part-Time)

Master of Environmental Management (M.E.M.) (Part-Time)

Master of Facilities Management (MFM) (Part-Time)

Master of Geographic Information System (MGIS) Part-Time

Master of Geoinformatics Information Technology (MGIT) (Full-Time/Part-Time)

Master of Industrial and Labour Relations (MILR) (Part-Time)

Master of Information Technology (M.I.T.) (Part-Time)

Master of International Law and Diplomacy (MILD) (Part-Time)

Master of International Relations & Strategic Studies (MISS)

Master of Landscape Architecture (MLA) (Part-Time)

Master of Laws (LL.M) (Full Time/Part Time)

Master of Legal Studies (Part-Time)

Master of Managerial Psychology (MMP) (Part-Time)

Master of Natural Resources Management (MNRM) (Part-Time)

Master of Process Engineering (MPE) (Part-Time)

Master of Professional Ethics (MPE) (Part-Time)

Master of Project Management (MPM) (Part-Time)

Master of Public Administration (MPA) (Part-Time)

Master of Public and International Affairs (MPIA) (Part-Time)

Master of Public Health (MPH) (Full-Time)

Master of Risk Management (MRM) Part-Time

Master in Teaching of French as a Foreign Language (MTFFL) (Part-Time)

Master of Arts in Translation (MTL) (Part-Time)

Masters in Transportation Planning and Management (MTP&M) (Part Time)

Master of Urban and Regional Planning (MURP)

Master of Urban Design (MUD) (Part-Time)

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Top 30 Most Competitive Postgraduate Courses in 2016/2017 Unilag Admission

The Unilag admission process for last year has come and gone, both the merit list and the supplementary list has been released and students are done with registration and started lectures intensely.

But the admission exercise left with loads of information that students of data can gain from and make forecasts for the future.

One of such data is the competition level of each course.
the number of people that applied for each courses, the money made by unilag from sales of forms, the weak courses, the dying courses, the courses for the future, the money courses, the trending courses and many more...

In this post, I will just cover one of such, which is the top competitive courses.


The heat is catching on as Many applicants are just waking up...
calling and asking

"Pls sir, when will Unilag Pg 2017 form come out?"

First week in June, I always reply.


However,


The purpose of this post is 3-fold

1. chose your course wisely
2. Know your competition
3. Strategize


As an MBA graduate, I know the import of STRATEGY.

To win in the marketplace you must KNOW YOUR COMPETITION.

below are the top 30 most competitive courses last year 2016.

How to calculate the competition 

The numbers attached to each course below is the official number of candidates admitted by each department.

Admission ratio to competition is 1:10.

To calculate the estimated number of people that applied;

multiplied the admitted number by 10 = Total Number of people that applied for your course.



An Example 

MBA admitted 659 people last session.
to calculate the competition

659 x 10 = 6,590 applications.

that means at least 6,590 people applied for MBA last year 2016/2017 session.

multiply that by N22,500 will give N148,275,000


That means Unilag made roughly N149 million
from sales of MBA application forms

Now, when I tell people there is money in Education - that is my proof there.
Anyway, that is story for another day.


Now look for your course below and find out your competition just multiply numbers admitted by 10 that will give you a fair gauge of your competition and start preparing.

Dont let Unilag use your N22,500 for popping champagne or planting flowers


enjoy!

30 Most Competitive Courses in 2016/2017

1. MBA - 659
2. Msc ECONOMICS - 319
3. LLM - 312
4. PGDE - 287
5. MILR -276
6. MPIA - 235
7. MIT - 233
8. MSC MASS COMM - 187
9. MASTER RISK MANAGEMENT -177
10. MSC MANAGEMENT - 162
11. PGD MARITIME ADMIN & COMMUNICATION - 149
12, MSC FINANCE - 145
13. MPA - 143
14. EDUCATION ADMIN & PLANNING - 139
15. MASTER DIPLOMACY & STRATEGIC STUDIES  - 134
16. MSC PUBLIC HEALTH - 126
17. MA ENGLISH -119
18. MASTER INTERNATIONAL LAW & DIPLOMACY -112
19. MED GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLING - 96
20. MASTER ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN -91
21. MSC ELECTRICAL - 90
22. MSC MARKETING - 89
23. MASTER TRANSPORT PLANNING - 87
24. MSC GEOGRAPHY - 86
25. MASTER ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT- 81
26. MSC POLITICAL SCIENCE - 78
27. MSC OPERATIONS AND PRODUCTION MGT - 76
28. MSC CELL BIOLOGY & GENETICS - 73
29. MSC ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY - 71
29. MASTER FACILITY MGT - 71
29. MASTER MANAGERIAL PSYCHOLOGY - 71
30. MASTER PROJECT MGT - 70


You didn't find your course, it doesn't mean not competitive.

Its means, last year its not among the top 30.
That is another sign that it's not a money making course

Be wise in your selection.

you can send me a mail to ask for number of people admitted for your course
or ask me in the comment session, if you are much interested to calculate the competition


Go strategize!


From the list above, when we analyse it, we can gets loads of information.
it tells me a lot as a student of data.

I will write the analysis next time, please look forward to it

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2016/2017 Unilag DLI Part Time Bsc Programme - Full DLI Registration Details

Applicants must not be less than 21 Years Of age by December 31st 2016 and entrance examination date/selection test will be announced later.

DLI Application FORM Fees:

The application form is N18,000


Past questions and answers Pack for the entrance exam goes for N2500 naira only.  Contact me HERE to get your copy


Below are the list of courses available

1.AVAILABLE PROGRAMMES ARE:

B.Sc. IN ACCOUNTING
B.Sc. IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
B.Sc. IN ECONOMICS
B.Sc. IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
B.Sc. IN SCIENCE EDUCATION
(i) B. Sc. in Education/Biology
(ii) B. Sc. in Education/Chemistry
(iii) B. Sc. in Education/Physics
(iv) B.Sc. in Education/Mathematics

GENERAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS 

2.1 Candidates seeking admission to DLI must meet the minimum entry requirements of
Five (5) Credits in WASSCE/SSCE/GCE/NABTEB/NECO O’Level or its equivalent,
including English Language and Mathematics, taken at not more than two (2) sittings.

2.2 Candidate must be at least 18 years of age as at October 31st, 2015.

2.3 Any other equivalent qualifications approved by the University Senate.

3.0 SPECIFIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

3.1 Year One Accounting

In addition to the general entry requirements, the Five (5) Credits must be in relevant subjects (Accounting, Economics, and Commerce)


3.2 Year Two Accounting

In addition to the general entry requirements, the candidate must possess ONE of the following:

The National Diploma (ND) in Accounting and other related fields with a minimum overall grade of Upper Credit.

The Higher National Diploma (HND) Lower Credit in Accounting and other related fields.

The Joint University Preliminary Examinations Board (JUPEB) certificate with Credit grades in Three (3) relevant subjects.

GCE ‘A’ Level with Credit grades in Three (3) relevant subjects.

Recognized professional qualification AAT (ICAN).


 3.3 Year Three Accounting

In addition to the general entry requirements, the candidate must possess ONE of the following:

The Higher National Diploma (HND) in Accounting and other related fields with a minimum overall grade of Upper Credit.

Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of pass in a relevant discipline obtained from a recognized University.

Recognized professional qualifications, such as ACA, ACCA, ACMA.


4.0 Year One Business Administration

Same as for Accounting Year One


4.1 Year Two Business Administration

In addition to the general entry requirements, the candidate must possess ONE of the following:
The National Diploma (ND) in Business Administration, Business Management, Insurance, Marketing and other related fields with a minimum overall grade of Upper Credit.

The Higher National Diploma (HND) Lower Credit in Business Administration, Business Management, Insurance, Marketing and other relevant discipline.

The Joint University Preliminary Examinations Board (JUPEB) certificate with Credit grades in Three (3) relevant subjects.

GCE ‘A’ Level with Credit grades in Three (3) relevant subjects.



4.2 Year Three Business Administration

In addition to the general entry requirements, the candidate must possess ONE of the following:

The Higher National Diploma (HND) Business Administration, Business Management, Insurance, Marketing and other related fields with a minimum overall grade of Upper Credit.

Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of pass in a relevant discipline obtained from a recognized University.

(iii) Recognized professional qualifications, such as ACIS, ACIB.


5.0 Year One Economics

In addition to the general entry requirements, the candidate must possess Five (5) Credits in relevant subjects, including Economics.

Year Two Economics

In addition to the general entry requirements, the candidate must possess ONE of the following:

(i) The National Diploma (ND) in Banking and Finance, Insurance, Statistics, Mathematics/ Computer and Actuarial Science and other related fields with a minimum overall grade of Upper Credit.

(ii) The Higher National Diploma (HND) Lower Credit in Banking and Finance, Insurance, Statistics, Mathematics/ Computer, Actuarial Science and other related fields.

Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of pass in a relevant discipline obtained from a recognized University.

The Joint University Preliminary Examinations Board (JUPEB) certificate with Credit grades in Three (3) relevant subjects.

GCE ‘A’ Level with Credit grades in Three (3) relevant subjects.

Recognized professional qualifications, such as ACIS, ACIB.


6.0 Year One Public Administration

In addition to the general entry requirements, the candidate must possess Five (5) Credits in relevant subjects, including Government.

   Year Two Public Administration

In addition to the general entry requirements, the candidate must possess ONE of the following:

The National Diploma (ND) in Public Administration, Secretarial Administration and other related fields with a minimum overall grade of Upper Credit.

The Higher National Diploma (HND) Lower Credit in Public Administration, Secretarial Administration and other related fields

Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of pass in a relevant discipline obtained from a recognized University.

The Joint University Preliminary Examinations Board (JUPEB) certificate with Credit grades in Three (3) relevant subjects.

GCE ‘A’ Level with Credit grades in Three (3) relevant subjects.

Recognized professional qualification, such as ACIS, ACIB.



 7.0 Year One Education Biology

In addition to the general entry requirements, the candidate must possess ONE of the following:

SSCE/WASSCE/GCE (Ordinary level), NABTEB, NECO or equivalent with Credits in Five (5) subjects, including English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and any other subjects;

Teacher’s Grade II Certificate with at least Merit in Five (5) subjects, including English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and any other science subjects.

Any other equivalent qualifications approved by the University Senate.



  7.1 Year Two Education Biology

In addition to the general entry requirements, the candidate must possess ONE of the following:

The National Certificate of Education (NCE) with minimum of Three (3) Merit grades in relevant teaching subjects.

The National Diploma (ND) in relevant fields with a minimum of Upper Credit.

The Joint University Preliminary Examinations Board (JUPEB) certificate with Credit grades in Three (3) relevant subjects.

GCE ‘A’ Level with at least Credit grades in Three (3) relevant subjects.

    Year Three Education Biology

In addition to the general entry requirements, the candidate must possess the Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of pass in a relevant discipline obtained from a recognized University.



8.0 Year One Education Chemistry

In addition to the general entry requirements, the candidate must possess ONE of the following:

SSCE/WASSC/GCE (Ordinary level), NABTEB, NECO or its equivalent with Credits in Five (5) subjects, including English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology and any other subjects;

Teacher’s Grade II Certificate with at least Merit in Five (5) subjects, including English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology and any other subjects.

Any other equivalent qualifications approved by the University Senate.



  8.1 Year Two Education Chemistry

In addition to the general entry requirements, the candidate must possess ONE of the following:

The National Certificate of Education (NCE) with minimum of Three (3) Merit grades in relevant teaching subjects.

The National Diploma (ND) in a relevant field with a minimum of Upper Credit.

The Joint University Preliminary Examinations Board (JUPEB) certificate with Credit grades in Three (3) relevant subjects.

GCE ‘A’ Level with Credit grades in Three (3) relevant subjects.



  8.2 Year Three Education Chemistry

In addition to the general entry requirements, the candidate must possess the Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of pass in a relevant discipline obtained from a recognized University.



9.0 Year One Education Physics

In addition to the general entry requirements, the candidate must possess ONE of the following:

SSCE/WASSCE/GCE (Ordinary level), NABTEB, NECO or its equivalent with Credits in Five (5) subjects, including English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and any other subjects;

Teacher’s Grade II Certificate with Merit grades in Five (5) subjects, including English Language, Mathematics, Physics and any other subjects.

Any other equivalent qualifications approved by the University Senate.

 Year Two Education Physics

In addition to the general entry requirements, the candidate must possess ONE of the following:

The National Certificate of Education (NCE) with minimum of Three (3) Merit grades in relevant teaching subjects.

The National Diploma (ND) in relevant fields with a minimum of Upper Credit.

The Joint University Preliminary Examinations Board (JUPEB) certificate with Credit grades in Three (3) relevant subjects.

GCE ‘A’ Level with Credit grades in Three (3) relevant subjects.



 9.2 Year Three Education Physics

In addition to the general entry requirements, the candidate must possess Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of pass in a relevant discipline obtained from a recognized University.



10.0 Year One Education Mathematics

In addition to the general entry requirements, the candidate must possess ONE of the following:

SSCE/WASSC/General Certificate of Education (Ordinary level), NABTEB, NECO or its equivalent with Credits in Five (5) subjects, including English Language, Mathematics, Physics and any other relevant subjects;

Teacher’s Grade II Certificate with Merit in Five (5) subjects, including English Language, Mathematics, Physics and any other relevant subjects.

Any other equivalent qualifications approved by the University Senate.



  10.1 Year Two Education Mathematics

In addition to the general entry requirements, the candidate must possess ONE of the following:

The National Certificate of Education (NCE) with minimum of Three (3) Merit grades in relevant teaching subjects.

The National Diploma (ND) in a relevant field with a minimum of Upper Credit.

The Joint University Preliminary Examinations Board (JUPEB) certificate with Credit grades in Three (3) relevant subjects.

GCE ‘A’ Level with Credit grades in Three (3) relevant subjects.


10.2 Year Three Education Mathematics

In addition to the general entry requirements, the candidate must possess the Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of pass in a relevant discipline obtained from a recognized University.

The date of the entrance exam will be announced later.


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