Kivuva:
The answer to your question touches on the issue of the very
existence of a university. One question that I often put to my students is why
is the first degree called bachelors, the second masters and the third doctor? The
answer can be found in the ancient statutes of the older universities such as
Cambridge
(
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here for original Statutes). Further, I usually ask them why is it that
when you get your first degree the chancellor says “I grant you the power to
read and write and do all that pertains to this degree..”
Frankly, there are few fields where this power to read and
write makes more sense than information technology. The changes in this sector
within a short span of time are enormous. The ability to conduct continuing
education and conduct self-driven investigations some based on some kind of
thesis is essential in this area and indeed in all areas of study. Furthermore some
undergraduate programmes are designed such that they should followed with some
kind of postgraduate training to create a qualified professional. Have you ever
wondered why we have low level bachelor of laws (LLB)?
Generally a masters degree provide you ability to conduct
independent thinking and critical analysis – skills that are necessary in many
areas of IT including R&D, development and project management. It also
allows you to specialize in areas which are not adequately addressed at
undergraduate level. It can further give you the necessary foundation for PhD
studies if you are academically inclined, and lastly it can provide you with
opportunity to spring to entirely different professional area – something that
is often necessary as many graduates enter the labour market in the traditional
fields that are not growing in tandem or professional growth becomes limited.
You will find more answers to your question at the following
sites:
I hope that I have been of some use.
Regards
Prof. James A. Kulubi, B.sc 1st Class Hons (Elec
Eng-Uon), M.Sc (Elec Eng-Uon), M.Sc (Biomedical and Clinical Engineering – Free University of Brussels),
PhD (Telecommunications and Knowledge-based Systems - Free University of Brussels), R.Eng (K), MIEEE
On Wednesday, 16 October 2013, 20:45, Kivuva <Kivuva@transworldafrica.com> wrote:
Interesting perspective Betty.
Members have come up with convincing thesis that can make any naysayer go back to class.
I would not discount the great networking opportunities you get in a class setting. But remember
many have done their Masters through distance learning.
The best bit I liked when doing my Masters was the research techniques and knowledge you acquire. That is invaluable. It's a pity that most of us drop our research abilities after submitting that Masters project.
Regards
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