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PhD vs. Experience, Which come first? Help me to choose one.
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matt85
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 May 28 2011, 08:12 PM
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QUOTE(mgjg @ May 27 2011, 06:11 PM) @amy From what I've heard, it's not 'exemption', it's promoting your Masters thesis to PhD because your research is superior or reached a higher level than originally proposed. So, it's like the first few years of your Masters work becomes the preliminary work for your PhD, and you'll save a few years. Beware, some universities won't promote your Master thesis to a PhD one even though the external examiners suggested so. Speaking from my point of view, i would prefer students to work for 1-2 years before taking up postgraduate studies. The experience from working world is priceless and it will help you think more maturely during studies. Also, the working world is a whole lot different playing field compared to the academic one; yes, companies may fight to hire you as a Senior Staff, but once the honeymoon's over, you'll be kicked around to deliver and culture shock sets in. |
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matt85
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May 29 2011, 11:54 PM
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Honestly, please do it overseas if you can afford it. Our local standards are abysmal in comparison to other universities bar a few.
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matt85
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May 31 2011, 05:54 AM
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QUOTE(ShrugsLova @ May 31 2011, 01:14 AM) But most of the oversea university want us to do master first. I don't think first degree is exempted from doing master in oversea. Not necessarily. If your Master research is excellent, you might get a 'promotion' to graduate as a PhD, which is quite common. Let's put it this way; research is a lifelong task. The paper qualifications are just a short stopovers from your ultimate destination. It is more important to choose a good supervisor (with funds  ) and an institution with great facilities/equipments and colleagues. Not much difference from choosing the right company to work in. |
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matt85
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Jun 3 2011, 12:33 AM
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QUOTE(ShrugsLova @ Jun 3 2011, 12:33 AM) then what's the main reason you do your phd? Salary didn't ever come across your head? I'm not aiming for high BIG bucks salary; i mean a phd will at least secure your salary; a better salary is a 'for sure' right? I'm not very sure about part time, perhaps azarimy can help since he already started his phD. But to be a lecturer, it's a must in most of the university (some action taken to raise the reputation of M'sia Uni) What Azarimy meant is you have the wrong mindset for wanting to do a PhD. Salary should not be an important criteria in deciding to uptake the course. Yes, a PhD qualification may attract the big corporations which may shower you with good offers but you have the survive the trials and tribulations of PhD first!  So, it's important you have a correct mindset and aim. |
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matt85
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Jun 3 2011, 08:28 AM
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Nope, not a lecturer, just a part-time tutor. I believe, no one can justify your stand to take a PhD. Only you yourself will walk the talk, not the critics nor your supporters. At the end of the day, it's your decision that matters  If you have the interest (and funds!), by all means go for it. |
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matt85
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Jun 3 2011, 05:40 PM
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QUOTE(azarimy @ Jun 3 2011, 10:48 AM) the reason for my PhD? refer to this article: http://matt.might.net/articles/phd-school-in-pictures/i just wanna add another dent in the world knowledge. PhD is the only place in the modern world where a mere mortal can leave his mark forever. i mean, we cant build pyramids anymore, can we? lol. A dent long enough to see another dent proves it wrong Edit: Ops it's the same This post has been edited by matt85: Jun 3 2011, 05:41 PM |
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matt85
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Jun 12 2011, 12:30 AM
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QUOTE(ShrugsLova @ Jun 11 2011, 10:07 PM) what is that? The latest offer I got is from USM; nevertheless I'll gone through a year of Msc, if my performance is good, then hopefully within that year, it'll convert to PhD as well. You getting any funding from USM? |
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matt85
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Jun 12 2011, 11:33 AM
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QUOTE(ShrugsLova @ Jun 12 2011, 04:46 AM) just a grant provided by my supervisor, not much though. Is it going to be enough for at least 2 years? I'm asking this because i have friends doing Master in USM too, and funding problems are prevalent. Just letting you know beforehand |
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matt85
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Jun 13 2011, 12:43 PM
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QUOTE(ShrugsLova @ Jun 12 2011, 07:40 PM) For Msc, i think there is a variation of 1 year (mixed mode), 1.5 years and 2 years depend on your supervisor. Grant is optional, again, depend on your supervisor. Ya, funding issue are prevalent; that's why it most advisable to find for scholarship. No, im telling you to be exact USM have this funding issue; if you stretch your research beyond 2nd year, you're in for a tough ride. Tried looking elsewhere? |
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