Best Canadian University for International Students: Toronto, York, Waterloo or Ryerson?
I'm looking to take a Postgraduate Tourism, Marketing or IT Management-related course :) MA or Grad Dip level. Kindly review the schools based on these criteria: - good programs for international students - great Engineering/ Business courses - one that is reputable but not too competitive... I want to learn in a good institution but don't want to be buried in books all day. Right now, I'm leaning towards UNIVERSITY of WATERLOO or RYERSON UNIVERSITY. Also, if you have additional time, kindly advise me on the status of the ff. in the schools you will mention: - part-time employment opportunities for students - great international student population - employment opportunities/ placement/ professional networking after graduation - extra-curricular activities and parties :) Thanks so much for your advice! [===================] I want to hear about reputations of schools from residents themselves. Because I hear from school recruiters/ websites all the time and of course, they tend to oversell their schools. I want to hear about what's more or less the general outlook on these schools. Thanks again!
Other - Canada - 3 Answers
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If you google each school, you will see the criteria and the grades you will need. Canadian universities only recruit on top academics and I can't think of any with PG Tourism. That's usually done at a community college in Canada.
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Waterloo and Toronto have reps as very serious schools. Ryerson may have more of the kind of courses you want. Check Macleans Magazine and the Globe and Mail for their surveys. www.macleans.ca/universities/ www.macleans.ca/education/rankings.jsp www.globecampus.ca/
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I'm a UW grad and I still work there part time... the programs your interested in seem to have more a business slant to them, I would direct you to one of the big business universities ie. western or laurier for the management type programs. With regards to toursim that is a college pursuit typically. I think you should be looking at post grad. programs at colleges...
Thursday, June 21, 2012
Thursday, June 14, 2012
Thinking about going back to school, which degree should I get
Thinking about going back to school, which degree should I get?
I graduated with a BA in Social Services (an individualized degree) a couple years back. It really hasn't gotten me anywhere and I am someone's assistant in a job that doesn't even cover my bills. I am thinking about going back to school and looking at outlooks/earnings, my likes, etc, I've decided maybe either: Getting a BS in Human Resource Management OR a MA in Psychology. Does anyone have any advice or thoughts? I don't really have anyone to talk to about what would be best for me and my daughter's future. Thanks everybody. I'm now leaning more towards getting my MSN - Masters in Nursing. MBA would result in a job I would not enjoy. My heart is in helping people. Now to figure out financing the pre reqs!
Higher Education (University +) - 5 Answers
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human resource or industrial relations out of that two, or get a teaching certificate and the psych degree
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Getting a second bachelor's degree is a waste of time. You want to move up, not sideways. Go for the MA.
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Well if you want more "professional" advice I would go to one of the schools you might be interested in going to, and discussing with an advisor... Oftentimes they have a type of "career center" or even an adult services office that can help you try and deduce what you would want to do. For most, the correlation seems to be that the higher the degree, the better off you are, so since you already have a BA you may as well go forward with the MA, which could open up more opportunities for you. Like someone else said, you'd want to move up - not to the side. That, and a BS degree would probably require more work over a longer period of time (4 years usually), and if you are concerned about earning a better salary sooner, then perhaps a masters -- however more challenging -- will be a faster route, as it takes about 2 or so years.
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I'd rather you get an MA in HRM. A BS in HRM won't do anything for you that your current BA isn't doing. An MA in psych - would you be employable after that? In what job? Another option would be to get an MBA. You could do an MBA with an HR concentration. If your plan is to go to school full time, you'll do an internship in the field. But if part time, you need to find other ways to gain related work experience while you study. If you go for an MA or MBA in HR, then speak to your current employer about taking on more HR-style responsibilities. It's the degree backed up with experience that will let you make this career transition, so you need to gain some related experience, on the job or elsewhere. Volunteer work could help as well, especially if you can't gain HR related experience at your job. No matter what, go to a reputable school. It can be a local state school, but since you're doing this for career purposes, I want you to avoid those for-profit/proprietary/famous for being online schools. So many employers violently dislike those that I'd really rather you look elsewhere.
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Another bachelor's is a waste of time. Get a masters. Do note though an MA in psych is useless. You need a PhD to get anywhere in psych. Just go and get an MBA and be done with it.
I graduated with a BA in Social Services (an individualized degree) a couple years back. It really hasn't gotten me anywhere and I am someone's assistant in a job that doesn't even cover my bills. I am thinking about going back to school and looking at outlooks/earnings, my likes, etc, I've decided maybe either: Getting a BS in Human Resource Management OR a MA in Psychology. Does anyone have any advice or thoughts? I don't really have anyone to talk to about what would be best for me and my daughter's future. Thanks everybody. I'm now leaning more towards getting my MSN - Masters in Nursing. MBA would result in a job I would not enjoy. My heart is in helping people. Now to figure out financing the pre reqs!
Higher Education (University +) - 5 Answers
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human resource or industrial relations out of that two, or get a teaching certificate and the psych degree
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Getting a second bachelor's degree is a waste of time. You want to move up, not sideways. Go for the MA.
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Well if you want more "professional" advice I would go to one of the schools you might be interested in going to, and discussing with an advisor... Oftentimes they have a type of "career center" or even an adult services office that can help you try and deduce what you would want to do. For most, the correlation seems to be that the higher the degree, the better off you are, so since you already have a BA you may as well go forward with the MA, which could open up more opportunities for you. Like someone else said, you'd want to move up - not to the side. That, and a BS degree would probably require more work over a longer period of time (4 years usually), and if you are concerned about earning a better salary sooner, then perhaps a masters -- however more challenging -- will be a faster route, as it takes about 2 or so years.
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I'd rather you get an MA in HRM. A BS in HRM won't do anything for you that your current BA isn't doing. An MA in psych - would you be employable after that? In what job? Another option would be to get an MBA. You could do an MBA with an HR concentration. If your plan is to go to school full time, you'll do an internship in the field. But if part time, you need to find other ways to gain related work experience while you study. If you go for an MA or MBA in HR, then speak to your current employer about taking on more HR-style responsibilities. It's the degree backed up with experience that will let you make this career transition, so you need to gain some related experience, on the job or elsewhere. Volunteer work could help as well, especially if you can't gain HR related experience at your job. No matter what, go to a reputable school. It can be a local state school, but since you're doing this for career purposes, I want you to avoid those for-profit/proprietary/famous for being online schools. So many employers violently dislike those that I'd really rather you look elsewhere.
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Another bachelor's is a waste of time. Get a masters. Do note though an MA in psych is useless. You need a PhD to get anywhere in psych. Just go and get an MBA and be done with it.
Thursday, June 7, 2012
Anger management?! need serious help
Anger management?! need serious help :S?
I know i have this really bad ANGER MANAGEMENT ISSUE. I am16 and i get angry SO EASILY. Like the other day my mom was just joking with me and i got angry and we had a FIGht, then i was pissed the WHOLE DAY so, i called my boyfriend and when he was comfortin me i screamed I HATE YOU SHUT THE FUCK UP. He was nice enough to calm me down. :$ i felt bad so, i apologized he understands me so, he didn't say alot and said it was fine. Then i make WRONG DECISIONS WHEN I GET ANGRY. And i say some pretty bad stuff. Once i told ma dad that i HATED HIM AND HIS WIFE ( which my mom).. This thing IS annoyes my friends. Though they don't say alot BUT I AM KNOWN AS THE SHORT TEMPER one in oUR GROUP. i do care about others feelings and i love my boyfriend, but when things don't go the way i want them to gO I JUST CAN NOT CONTROL MY SELF. I need help WHAT SHOULD I Do ?:S
Psychology - 3 Answers
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I KNOW THIS MIGHT SOUND STUPID, BUT I SUGGEST ANGER MANAGEMENT CLASSES. YOU DON'T NEED THEM IT'S NOT SERIOUS LIKE MINE, IM THE PSYCHO PATH I ACTUALLY GRAB A KNIFE OR SOMETHING AND MAKE THREATS. SO THAT IS AN OPTION
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I get very angry really fast too! Just try and relax and breath and try and do something that will calm you such as exercise or listening to music! Try and not let the small things in life bother you and just try and go with the flow! If you still feel like you are very angry all the time, you could always seek help from a professional (: Hope I helped!
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To help yourself, have hope and pray about your life. Tell God about it. God is love. Know that God can help you live a better life. You can have a personal relationship with God by saying the prayer below. God is our Creator, all-knowing, all-powerful, eternal, holy, love. God loves us and sent us His Son, Jesus Christ, so we can go to heaven if we know and follow Him. Forever means without end -- time on and on without death. Forever is what happens after we die. Either we go to heaven and be with God forever, or we go to hell which is very bad and painful forever. The good people who are saved believers in Jesus Christ go to heaven. The bad people go to hell. We need to know and follow God in this world to get to heaven in the next world. We follow God by loving and obeying Him and loving others for Him. Jesus Christ, God's Son, is our bridge to God. Jesus died on the cross to cancel our sins. We need to accept Jesus into our life as our Lord and Savior forever to receive God's blessing and forgiveness plus go to heaven to be with God forever after we die. This is about being a born-again Christian. Faith in God is a gift from God. You can pray for faith in God. Just speak out and ask God for the faith to believe in Him and to follow Him. Some people find faith in God when they realize the beauty in the world is made by God. Evolution can't explain the world's natural beauty, for example, the parks in the world, animals, flowers, peacocks, sunsets, butterflies, rainbows, etc. After you have your faith on, you can pray a sinner's prayer to be a born-again Christian. This prayer is very important and should be said with a sincere heart and faith in God. This is the prayer: "Dear God, I know that I am a sinner and that Jesus Christ is the sacrifice for our sins. I have done the following sins (state these out) and I pray to discontinue these sins. I pray to receive Jesus Christ into my life as my Lord and Savior forever. In Jesus' name, amen." I'm Lutheran and I like the Baptist churches too. You could check out a Christian church youth group or Bible study group to learn about God's will for your life. You can pray to God about your daily life and have a Christian church pray for you.
I know i have this really bad ANGER MANAGEMENT ISSUE. I am16 and i get angry SO EASILY. Like the other day my mom was just joking with me and i got angry and we had a FIGht, then i was pissed the WHOLE DAY so, i called my boyfriend and when he was comfortin me i screamed I HATE YOU SHUT THE FUCK UP. He was nice enough to calm me down. :$ i felt bad so, i apologized he understands me so, he didn't say alot and said it was fine. Then i make WRONG DECISIONS WHEN I GET ANGRY. And i say some pretty bad stuff. Once i told ma dad that i HATED HIM AND HIS WIFE ( which my mom).. This thing IS annoyes my friends. Though they don't say alot BUT I AM KNOWN AS THE SHORT TEMPER one in oUR GROUP. i do care about others feelings and i love my boyfriend, but when things don't go the way i want them to gO I JUST CAN NOT CONTROL MY SELF. I need help WHAT SHOULD I Do ?:S
Psychology - 3 Answers
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I KNOW THIS MIGHT SOUND STUPID, BUT I SUGGEST ANGER MANAGEMENT CLASSES. YOU DON'T NEED THEM IT'S NOT SERIOUS LIKE MINE, IM THE PSYCHO PATH I ACTUALLY GRAB A KNIFE OR SOMETHING AND MAKE THREATS. SO THAT IS AN OPTION
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I get very angry really fast too! Just try and relax and breath and try and do something that will calm you such as exercise or listening to music! Try and not let the small things in life bother you and just try and go with the flow! If you still feel like you are very angry all the time, you could always seek help from a professional (: Hope I helped!
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To help yourself, have hope and pray about your life. Tell God about it. God is love. Know that God can help you live a better life. You can have a personal relationship with God by saying the prayer below. God is our Creator, all-knowing, all-powerful, eternal, holy, love. God loves us and sent us His Son, Jesus Christ, so we can go to heaven if we know and follow Him. Forever means without end -- time on and on without death. Forever is what happens after we die. Either we go to heaven and be with God forever, or we go to hell which is very bad and painful forever. The good people who are saved believers in Jesus Christ go to heaven. The bad people go to hell. We need to know and follow God in this world to get to heaven in the next world. We follow God by loving and obeying Him and loving others for Him. Jesus Christ, God's Son, is our bridge to God. Jesus died on the cross to cancel our sins. We need to accept Jesus into our life as our Lord and Savior forever to receive God's blessing and forgiveness plus go to heaven to be with God forever after we die. This is about being a born-again Christian. Faith in God is a gift from God. You can pray for faith in God. Just speak out and ask God for the faith to believe in Him and to follow Him. Some people find faith in God when they realize the beauty in the world is made by God. Evolution can't explain the world's natural beauty, for example, the parks in the world, animals, flowers, peacocks, sunsets, butterflies, rainbows, etc. After you have your faith on, you can pray a sinner's prayer to be a born-again Christian. This prayer is very important and should be said with a sincere heart and faith in God. This is the prayer: "Dear God, I know that I am a sinner and that Jesus Christ is the sacrifice for our sins. I have done the following sins (state these out) and I pray to discontinue these sins. I pray to receive Jesus Christ into my life as my Lord and Savior forever. In Jesus' name, amen." I'm Lutheran and I like the Baptist churches too. You could check out a Christian church youth group or Bible study group to learn about God's will for your life. You can pray to God about your daily life and have a Christian church pray for you.
Friday, June 1, 2012
Where can I go to college for the majors i'm interested in
Where can I go to college for the majors i'm interested in?
I am looking to major in either "Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management" or " Natural Resources and Conservation". I would prefer to attend school in Boston or the surrounding area because I live in Bridgewater, MA and wish to commute. I have searched on collegeboard.com for these majors and have found quite a few close to my area, but on the college's actual websites they are not listed. If someone could please help me out it would be greatly appreciated. I am already interested in Suffolk University, Simmons, and even Bristol Community College and would like assurance that these majors exist at these schools.
Higher Education (University +) - 2 Answers
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either they have it or they don't. That's pretty much the story. I hate to say this, but, I dont' think you'll find it up there. At least close. If you want to stay in New England, I'd look at like New Hampshire or up there. Your school counselor should be able to do this. They have the knowledge and the contacts.
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Your list of majors suggests you're unrealistic. In the Real World, people gets jobs like "Evening Shift Manager at McDonalds" - not "Wildlife Hero". Forget the romantic save-the-world stuff. Just get a solid classic university education in one of the Humanities - if you don't want to do the hard work of getting a degree in the Sciences.
I am looking to major in either "Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management" or " Natural Resources and Conservation". I would prefer to attend school in Boston or the surrounding area because I live in Bridgewater, MA and wish to commute. I have searched on collegeboard.com for these majors and have found quite a few close to my area, but on the college's actual websites they are not listed. If someone could please help me out it would be greatly appreciated. I am already interested in Suffolk University, Simmons, and even Bristol Community College and would like assurance that these majors exist at these schools.
Higher Education (University +) - 2 Answers
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either they have it or they don't. That's pretty much the story. I hate to say this, but, I dont' think you'll find it up there. At least close. If you want to stay in New England, I'd look at like New Hampshire or up there. Your school counselor should be able to do this. They have the knowledge and the contacts.
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Your list of majors suggests you're unrealistic. In the Real World, people gets jobs like "Evening Shift Manager at McDonalds" - not "Wildlife Hero". Forget the romantic save-the-world stuff. Just get a solid classic university education in one of the Humanities - if you don't want to do the hard work of getting a degree in the Sciences.
Monday, May 28, 2012
Moving into "Avalon Shrewsbury" in MA. Any feedback/comments
Moving into "Avalon Shrewsbury" in MA. Any feedback/comments?
Hello, Due to the foreclosure of my home I am looking out for townhouse / 2 bed room apartment in metro-west area. I have seen some apts including Avalon Shrewsbury and I find it to be good. Since I need to finalize an apartment within a month, I would appreciate if someone can provide feedback about the apartment/management as well as location? Tx Jackie
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uhhh....
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I am an ex-resident of Avalon Shrewsbury. It is a decent apt. located in a nice location. But rent is expensive. Everything was good till we gave the final move-out notice. Once you decide to move out they will find way too many reasons to levy penalty and rob your security deposit. They will do micro-inspection and find fault with almost everything, even though you maintain the apartment very neat and clean. It seems their strategy is to utilize the so-called "refundable security deposit" for the renovation of new apartment. When you read the move-out check list all the pleasant experience will vanish into thin air. Personally I haven’t seen such a bad behavior with any other apartment management. I am not sure if there is any change in the management in the past 1-2 years. There are plenty of decent apt in Shrewsbury including Haynes Farms, Shrewsbury Commons etc and personally I will not recommend Avalon. It is a rip-off in the name of luxury apartments.
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I agree with the above comment. Being a mother of 2 kids, we maintained the apartment crisp and clean. But ultimately at the time of our move-out, during inspection they marked almost every item in the exhaustive checklist as dirty. It was a shock to end up losing the deposit $$. It is disgusting to see the exhaustive move-out checklist marked with their nasty comments. The attitude of Avalon Shrewsbury management is very clear from their documents... When you sign-in the lease document it says "NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR" is acceptable. But the final move-out notice says "APARTMENT SHOULD BE RETURNED AS-IS". What a change in behavior :( You cannot argue / negotiate for every point noted in the checklist... coz they mark 90% of the items as not clean or dirty. When you move-in property manager will walk you through the apartment and make you hurry up to sign the move-in form. So if you still decide to move-in, note two things. 1. Take your own time to note down every minute details in the apartment, whether it is a small stain / mark; scratch in floor etc. 2. Even after doing point#1, be ready to forfeit the deposit $$$. It is not only my experience, check with anyone who has moved out in the past couple of years. You will hear the same experience. Not sure if this practice is done in all Avalon community or only with Avalon Shrewsbury. My suggestion is to stay away from Avalon Shrewsbury.
Hello, Due to the foreclosure of my home I am looking out for townhouse / 2 bed room apartment in metro-west area. I have seen some apts including Avalon Shrewsbury and I find it to be good. Since I need to finalize an apartment within a month, I would appreciate if someone can provide feedback about the apartment/management as well as location? Tx Jackie
Boston - 3 Answers
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uhhh....
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I am an ex-resident of Avalon Shrewsbury. It is a decent apt. located in a nice location. But rent is expensive. Everything was good till we gave the final move-out notice. Once you decide to move out they will find way too many reasons to levy penalty and rob your security deposit. They will do micro-inspection and find fault with almost everything, even though you maintain the apartment very neat and clean. It seems their strategy is to utilize the so-called "refundable security deposit" for the renovation of new apartment. When you read the move-out check list all the pleasant experience will vanish into thin air. Personally I haven’t seen such a bad behavior with any other apartment management. I am not sure if there is any change in the management in the past 1-2 years. There are plenty of decent apt in Shrewsbury including Haynes Farms, Shrewsbury Commons etc and personally I will not recommend Avalon. It is a rip-off in the name of luxury apartments.
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I agree with the above comment. Being a mother of 2 kids, we maintained the apartment crisp and clean. But ultimately at the time of our move-out, during inspection they marked almost every item in the exhaustive checklist as dirty. It was a shock to end up losing the deposit $$. It is disgusting to see the exhaustive move-out checklist marked with their nasty comments. The attitude of Avalon Shrewsbury management is very clear from their documents... When you sign-in the lease document it says "NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR" is acceptable. But the final move-out notice says "APARTMENT SHOULD BE RETURNED AS-IS". What a change in behavior :( You cannot argue / negotiate for every point noted in the checklist... coz they mark 90% of the items as not clean or dirty. When you move-in property manager will walk you through the apartment and make you hurry up to sign the move-in form. So if you still decide to move-in, note two things. 1. Take your own time to note down every minute details in the apartment, whether it is a small stain / mark; scratch in floor etc. 2. Even after doing point#1, be ready to forfeit the deposit $$$. It is not only my experience, check with anyone who has moved out in the past couple of years. You will hear the same experience. Not sure if this practice is done in all Avalon community or only with Avalon Shrewsbury. My suggestion is to stay away from Avalon Shrewsbury.
Monday, May 21, 2012
what are the chances to get job after ms in industrial engineering with majors in project management @usa
what are the chances to get job after ms in industrial engineering with majors in project management @usa.....?
i've done ma B.E.mechanical applying for ms in industrial engineering@ us universities.......
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Honestly, right now all my friends who graduated in engineering last year have STILL not found a job because of the crappy economy. BUT once the economy starts pickin up then you will have a good job and make lots of money!!!
i've done ma B.E.mechanical applying for ms in industrial engineering@ us universities.......
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Honestly, right now all my friends who graduated in engineering last year have STILL not found a job because of the crappy economy. BUT once the economy starts pickin up then you will have a good job and make lots of money!!!
Monday, May 14, 2012
which Sweden Universities offer postgraduate in Real Estate Management
which Sweden Universities offer postgraduate in Real Estate Management?
Any scholarship for International MA Student?
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The KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm offers a master programme in Real Estate Management in English: The Masters programme in Real Estate Management is an advanced programme in real estate economics and finance that prepares students for diverse occupations and industries that are involved with the ownership, development, transfer, and management of land and buildings. The programme consists of nine months of coursework and at least five months of thesis work. The coursework encompasses eight core courses. During the coursework students will become familiar with a variety of concepts, theories, techniques and methods in relevant areas, e.g. macroeconomics, corporate finance, market analysis and real estate valuation. The thesis gives the student the opportunity to carry out independent research in an area of interest. The programme is open for students who have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent academic qualifications in the fields of real estate, economics, building technology, land economy, civil engineering, architecture or some other related area. Work experience is an advantage, but not required. For more details on the admission requirements please check our website." http://www.kth.se/eng/education/programmes/master_english/rem.html or http://www.infra.kth.se/BYFA/utbildning/masters/brochure.pdf For scholarships, see http://www.sweden.se/templates/cs/Article____5001.aspx . Tuition is free, so what you need is to cover the cost of living.
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dont know, need been there
Any scholarship for International MA Student?
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The KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm offers a master programme in Real Estate Management in English: The Masters programme in Real Estate Management is an advanced programme in real estate economics and finance that prepares students for diverse occupations and industries that are involved with the ownership, development, transfer, and management of land and buildings. The programme consists of nine months of coursework and at least five months of thesis work. The coursework encompasses eight core courses. During the coursework students will become familiar with a variety of concepts, theories, techniques and methods in relevant areas, e.g. macroeconomics, corporate finance, market analysis and real estate valuation. The thesis gives the student the opportunity to carry out independent research in an area of interest. The programme is open for students who have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent academic qualifications in the fields of real estate, economics, building technology, land economy, civil engineering, architecture or some other related area. Work experience is an advantage, but not required. For more details on the admission requirements please check our website." http://www.kth.se/eng/education/programmes/master_english/rem.html or http://www.infra.kth.se/BYFA/utbildning/masters/brochure.pdf For scholarships, see http://www.sweden.se/templates/cs/Article____5001.aspx . Tuition is free, so what you need is to cover the cost of living.
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dont know, need been there
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