Grad School News
The difference a Masters makes: The graduate perspective
AINDRILA MItra interviews graduates who have had varying experiences with a Masters qualification and discovers where the true value of such programs lies [more]
The difference a Masters makes: The student perspective
It’s a tough decision to make. It involves heavy investment, is time consuming and the future is at times questionable. Yet with each passing year, increasing numbers of students around the globe are enrolling in Masters courses to ‘brighten’ their future. Aindrila Mitra gets some answers from the... [more]
View from the top: Professor Victor Beker, University of Belgrano
Professor Victor Beker might be described as the perfect teacher to have for an international student – internationally educated, continually excited about all aspects of academic life, supportive of those experiencing university for the first time and still, after more than 30 years in higher... [more]
View from the Top: Shaa Wasmund, a successful woman in business.
A combination of a passion for business and a winning entrepreneurial streak has seen Shaa Wasmund catapult into a career as a successful businesswoman. [more]
Bills, bucks and dollars: funding study in the US
Thinking of studying in the US? Worried about the costs? You’re not alone. Securing funding for undergraduate study in the US is a challenge for both domestic and international students. However, many students are able to fully fund their studies without loans. QS Top Universities talked to... [more]
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Out in front-Top-ranking French business schools
Six of the top 10 Masters in Management programs come from French business schools, according to Financial Times rankings. Why is France so far out in front of the rest of the Euro zone, asks Ann Graham. [more]
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Education fairs -10 tips for success
It is now possible to research international postgrad programs without leaving your home or office desk, thanks to the wonder of the internet. But, given the investment of time, effort and money that a postgrad degree demands, there is still no substitute for meeting university representatives... [more]
How to find a top graduate program that's right for you
The decision to attend graduate school is the first step in what may seem to be a long, and at times frustrating, journey. In fact, some would argue the truly difficult decisions are yet to come. With over 400 English programs and 300 chemistry programs, just to name a few, it can be rather... [more]
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The rise of the specialist: do you need a specialized masters for a specialized career?
Tap the term “specialized masters” into Google and you will get a number of results pointing you towards a panoply of masters offerings - predominantly from European universities and business schools. Michael Aldous - IE Business School International Communications Director - helps us understand what... [more]
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View from the top: Dan Nye, CEO of LinkedIn
Dan Nye, CEO of professional networking website, LinkedIn, talks to Eric Kuhn about success after your degree. [more]
View from the top: Gerry George, Imperial College London
His latest publication Inventing Entrepreneurs: Technology Innovators and their Entrepreneurial Journey, co-authored with Adam Bock, has been flying of the shelves. QS topgradschool.com, talks to the man behind the bestseller, Professor Gerry George, one of the most high profile academic authors... [more]
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Economic opportunities
Why do drug dealers live with their mothers? Why do 24-hour stores still have locks on their doors? How can your name affect how well you do in life? The answer lies in economics. [more]
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Two masters and a bachelors
A second masters degree is usually unthinkable however, for an ambitious girl with a curious mind it’s only the beginning. QS topgradschool.com spoke with Anindita Ghose on education, education and more education. [more]
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A sustainable career
There is more than one way of dealing with climate change, as graduate Nalin Agarwal is finding out. He tells topgradschool.com that a Masters in Sustainable Energy Futures is addressing the "green issue", the real problems of population growth and its demands on energy resources. [more]
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A day in the life of a Human Resource Consultant
Julien Lefort likes to be in the middle of everything, which is why a Masters degree in Human Resources suits his career goal – to be working in an integral part of any business. [more]
