If you’re worried that your application will be rejected because you don’t meet the admission requirements or all of the seats in your desired program have been filled, ApplyBoard is here to help! International students should research all of their program options prior to submitting their applications. Exploring a range of master’s programs can help you find one that will propel you into your dream career. Keep reading to discover alternative programs for students in Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
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Australia
Economic and Regional Development | University of New England
1.5-Year Master of Economic and Regional Development
International students who want to study abroad in Australia should consider the University of New England. If you’re interested in pursuing a conventional economics program, look into this university’s Economic and Regional Development master’s degree program, too. This program will equip students with holistic skills that will provide career opportunities and advancements in government and non-government organizations that are involved in regional and community development projects.
This program is a solid choice for students seeking a career that blends economic analysis with studies in certain regional and community development projects and prepares students to work in rural or urban contexts.
The demand for professionals in economic and regional development has increased with the rapid pace of globalization. So, students should have a relatively easy time finding a job after graduation. Graduates of this master’s degree program have gone on to become project officers, researchers, policy analysts, community organizers, consultants, and economists.
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Canada
Process Quality Engineering | Conestoga College
1-Year Graduate Certificate
If you plan on pursuing your study abroad journey in Canada, check out Conestoga College. International students interested in applying to a traditional engineering program should consider the college’s one-year Process Quality Engineering graduate certificate. This program provides students with the techniques and knowledge to improve the quality of manufactured services and goods.
Process quality engineering is a suitable option for students seeking a career where they can focus on the achievement of performance excellence in manufacturing and business processes through the use of modern quality improvement methods. Graduates of this program can pursue various roles as quality engineers, document reviewers, and process development engineers.
The increase in new technologies, services, and goods paired with the need for better testing methodologies makes process quality engineers in demand like never before. Graduates of this program are highly sought-after and should be able to easily integrate themselves into the workforce.
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United Kingdom
Entrepreneurship and Business Development | Leeds Beckett University
1-Year Master of Science
International students thinking about studying business in the UK should consider applying to Leeds Beckett University. If you dream of pursuing an entrepreneurial career, look beyond conventional MBA programs and check out Leeds Beckett University’s Entrepreneurship and Business Development master of science. This program explores business basics, individual management style, critical thinking patterns, problem solving, and decision-making techniques to educate and empower entrepreneurs.
Entrepreneurship and business development is a strong career choice for international students. In fact, “migrant entrepreneurs are behind one in seven of all UK companies.” This program equips students with the management skills to create, establish, and lead their own business ventures. Additionally, graduates will learn how to implement new strategies within an established company to foster change and encourage innovation. They can work as company founders, innovation consultants, business development managers, and customer experience managers.
Entrepreneurship and business development creates wealth and improves our standard of living. Graduates of this program will be in an excellent position to contribute to these advancements.
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United States
Human Experience Design Interactions | California State University
2-Year Master of Arts
Want to pursue your post-secondary education in the US? Look into California State University’s impressive selection of programs—especially its two-year Human Experience Design Interactions master’s degree. This program is a strong alternative to a conventional architecture or structural engineering master’s degree, as it combines technical skills with the human experience.
With the need for advanced multidisciplinary design work in a variety of careers today, graduates of this program will be highly sought-after for their knowledge and skills in this area. This program’s ‘theory plus practice’ approach prepares students to seamlessly integrate themselves into the broad spectrum of professional design roles, from interaction design to design research.
Graduates of this program will be prepared to work in the education, health care, entertainment, and technology sectors.
Invest in your future study abroad experience and take the time to consider all of your options before applying to programs. And don’t forget to utilize ApplyBoard’s Application Backup Programs feature when submitting your applications!
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