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| Subject: | Re: [gislist] masters vs. certificate |
| Date: |
06/16/2005 10:20:01 PM |
| From: |
Daniel Stevens |
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Hi Ross/gislist,
There are many countries that are tuition free, and unlike Canada and the
USA, you generally have to be intelligent to get into university in these
places. A number of these countries (Finland, for example) even offer
international students free tuition to many programmes, and at the graduate
level you can often complete these in English.
While I have not heard good or bad regarding the Lund University MGIS (or
whatever it is formally called) mentioned in the email below, I do know that
it is from a reputable university. I know people who have gone there
including people who have obtained their Ph.D. there (although not in GIS).
While a free on-line programme in the USA or Canada does sound a bit fishy
(though not necessarily bad), such programmes elsewhere may be more
legitimate. Of course, you are right to suggest they should be investigated
first.
Daniel
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Daniel Stevens
Spatial Analysis and Modelling Lab
Department of Geography, Simon Fraser University
8888 University Drive, Burnaby, BC, V5A 1S6, Canada
Lab: RCB 6118, +1.604.291.5628
e-mail: daniel_stevens@sfu.ca
> -----Original Message-----
> From: gislist-bounces@lists.thinkburst.com
> [mailto:gislist-bounces@lists.thinkburst.com] On Behalf Of ross s
> Sent: June 16, 2005 8:45 AM
> To: Terseer Sarwuan
> Cc: gislist@lists.thinkburst.com
> Subject: Re: [gislist] masters vs. certificate
>
> Hi,
>
> I would question the value in doing a free master's degree.
> Sounds fishy to me -- I watch an article on tv last night
> regrading online degree programs and how much credibility to
> provide. The article discussed a "school" out of Wyoming -
> now the Bahamas called Richardson.
>
> Prior to enroling in any school I would check with the
> community to ensure the credentials will be recognized. Just
> my two cents.
>
> Ross
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Terseer Sarwuan <sarwuant@yahoo.com>
> Date: Thursday, June 16, 2005 8:43 am
> Subject: Re: [gislist] masters vs. certificate
>
> > Dean,
> >
> > You can be right there in your office but still pursue a Master's
> > programme in GIS free of charge. I am currently doing this
> programme
> > and I can attest to the fact that it is well loaded and you
> will enjoy
> > every bit of it as it is completely hand-on. Try this websit
> > http://www.giscentrum.lu.se/luma-gis/index.htm. It is a Swedish
> > University, the programme is conducted in English and is
> tuition free.
> >
> > Regards,
> >
> > Terseer
> >
> >
> > Dean P Chauvin <dchauvin@lumcon.edu> wrote:
> > Hello everyone. I am excited as this is my first post to this forum.
> >
> > I'm trying to decide what my next step should be. I am
> currently a lab
> > technician (non-GIS work) with a bachelors degree in conservation
> > biology. I am sold on GIS and want to pursue the rest of my career
> > based on this technology. I'm debating between getting a
> full- blown
> > masters degree or going after a GIS certification. I've talked to
> > people on both sides of the fence that offer different
> opinions on my
> > best course of action. Right now I am leaning towards completing a
> > certificate so I can get a job sooner, but I don't want to limit my
> > opportunities by not going all the way and getting a
> masters. What can
> > you suggest to me? Do GIS employers generally look for people with
> > lots of diplomas or with years of experience? Also, I'm looking for
> > the right institution to apply to. Currently, I'm
> interested in Hunter
> > College (City University of New York) which offers both a
> masters in
> > GIS and a certification program.
> >
> > Any and all suggestions will be appreciated!
> >
> > Thanks.
> >
> > --
> >
> > Dean P Chauvin Jr.
> > Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium
> > 8124 Highway 56
> > Chauvin, LA 70344-2124
> > Office (985)223-7421
> > Fax (985)851-2874
> > http://www.lumcon.edu
> >
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