puneet28 said:
Well studying abroad is my secondary option. I am preparing for GATE to do masters in India, preferably IITs or Top NITs
With my academic record, what you would suggest me? Because studying abroad is pure investment and I just want to be assured that after masters, I can get into a good job. (although that depends on hardwork/grades etc.)
You mentioned McMaster University, any info about job placement for McMaster ?
What exactly is course duration for Masters ? 2years ?
First, I cannot suggest anything on academic results. For example in 2012, uWindsor, uMcMaster & uToronto have 35%, 59% & 96% engineering UG students respectively who had over 85% grade in HS [Source:
Common University Data Ontario (CUDO)]. The grades are from university destination courses (eg. math & science). Fit yourself.
Secondly, M.Eng is normally #8~9 course based Masters program which can extend from 3 terms to 4 (1 to 1.5 yr). Plus any co-op terms. FYI, M.Eng is no where close to M.A.Sc/M.Sc (research-based) and the later generally takes 2 years.
Coming back to the bold text I've highlighted, studying abroad can be considered as investment when you plan to go back to India after post-grad. You'll want to see more opportunities, higher pay-grade etc. after getting a North-American certificate. But similar things cannot be said if you want to settle down here in Canada. One almost has to do whatever has been offered to him after graduation.
Lastly, none can ASSURE you a "good" job after M.Eng no matter what your results are. In engineering,
'experience' is valued more than
'academic result' in securing a job. Moreover, research-based masters is respected more than course-based M. Eng. Hence, co-op/internship is a
MUST for engineering students in Canada.
