By Felix Rante
Competition for high-quality jobs is getting tougher, so it’s more important than ever to have the best qualifications possible. Sure, young billionaires like Mark Zuckerberg or Jack Dorsey can drop out of university and still be successful but following in their footsteps would require an extraordinary amount of luck.
Studying for an MSc won’t be enough by itself to get you to their level, but it could be extremely rewarding in other ways.
It allows you to stand on the shoulders of giants
“If I have seen further than others, it is by standing upon the shoulders of giants” said Sir Isaac Newton. Getting an MSc from a reputable school is exactly like this, as you’ll have an opportunity to learn from other people’s experiences and develop your knowledge more before entering the workplace.
You’ll have a better chance of getting the top job
Upgrading your qualifications and getting an MSc is a brilliant way to prove to potential employers that you have what it takes to work in a high-profile position. Not only does it demonstrate you can handle additional responsibility, it also suggests you can add value to their company. There’s a reason many of the senior managers at leading companies tend to have a master’s degree.
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