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There are two ways to approach writing a personal statement: you can panic—or you can use it as an opportunity to speak directly to the admissions committee. A personal statement is the time for you to explain what drew you to this graduate program, what your future education and career goals are, and what you as an individual bring to the table.
When gathering together all the necessary documents to apply to a master’s program, it’s easy to get held up worrying about that GRE score or figuring out what kind of personal statement you want to make. But, one of the most important documents for your application doesn’t require studying or brainstorming: your graduate school recommendation letter.
While each individual has their own unique reasons for earning an advanced degree, everyone shares the same question at some point: How will I pay for graduate school? Luckily, many employers offer tuition reimbursement or tuition assistance programs that can offset the cost of your education. To learn how to take advantage of this under-utilized resource, download our 5-Step Employer Tuition Reimbursement Guide.
If you want to combine your love for engineering with the ability to design life-saving medical products, a career in biomedical engineering may be your calling. Advances in technology and the need to care for an aging population make biomedical engineers one of the most in-demand positions in the country.
Technology drives our world and has a profound impact on all that we do, how we live and work, and on every single industry including engineering. As an Engineer, you already know this but what you may not know is that at the epicenter of it all are Systems and Control Engineers, professionals who are uniquely poised to tackle real-world problems with highly advanced solutions.
You’re considering becoming an engineer, but you didn’t earn an undergraduate degree in engineering. Can you pursue the profession anyway? The short answer is yes, but you will most likely want to go back to school—either for your bachelor’s or master’s—to broaden your engineering career options.
While all engineers may share some common traits, no two types of engineering careers are alike. The broad field of engineering encompasses myriad types of jobs, each presenting unique challenges and rewards. If you are considering pursuing an engineering career or changing engineering disciplines, read on to learn about four common types of engineering careers you can pursue.
Teaching relevant coursework is important for every graduate degree, but for online programs, Colin Drummond believes it offers an opportunity for a more flexible and valuable learning experience. Read on for a Q&A with Drummond.
Considering pursuit of a Master of Engineering degree? If so, it’s likely you’ve discovered that there are many benefits to holding an advanced degree. Not only will you be able to gain new skills and acquire new knowledge, but you’ll have the opportunity to boost your career and increase your salary potential.
You have a background in engineering, and you are considering your options for an advanced degree. Should you choose a Master of Engineering or a Master of Science in engineering program? Here, we cover the key differences when it comes to a Master of Engineering vs. Master of Science program, including curricula, competencies gained and career outcomes.