Bangkok--30 Oct--Baldwin Boyle Group
Pioneering Thai students looking to complete a Professional Masters qualification within 18 months are being invited to consider New Zealand at the OCSC Expo on 1-2 November 2014.
New Zealand’s 180-point Masters programmes allow postgraduate students to complete a Masters course work degree within 12-18 months, providing flexibility for busy professionals wanting to upskill without leaving the workforce for long, or for new undergraduates seeking a direct pathway into professional careers.
“These new degree programmes, launched just 12 months ago in response to growing demand for flexible study, are designed to get you where you want to go, faster, said MBA Director at Auckland University of Technology (AUT), Ken Lee.
“The first year of our 180-point Professional Masters degrees attracted students with a wide range of experience seeking a degree focused on core professional skills with strong practical application,” he said.
“But we’ve yet to welcome Thai students into our new programmes and we’d welcome the opportunity to do so. So ahead of the OCSC Expo I invite those who consider themselves explorers, pioneers or career climbers to consider New Zealand.”
Ziena Jalil, Education New Zealand (ENZ) South and South East Asia Regional Director, said: “New Zealand has seen a strong growth in international students undertaking postgraduate studies. Enrolments in Masters degrees were up 45 per cent for international students last year and already around 20 per cent of Thai students in New Zealand are postgraduate students.”
“In today’s highly competitive global employment market, many companies want employees with internationally-recognised qualifications and postgraduate degrees. A 180-point Masters degree is a demanding programme but the 12-18 months is an attractive option for students wanting to minimise time out of the workforce. Students also benefit from being taught by staff with both strong academic qualifications and a wealth of practical experience,” she said.
The AUT Professional Masters programmes in Marketing, Applied Finance, Professional Accounting and Global Business are just a few of many 180-point Masters programmes available in New Zealand. Others include Masters of Global Business, Management, Engineering, Information Management and Design.
All of New Zealand’s universities now offer 180-point Masters programmes available to international students. New Zealand universities rank among the world’s leading universities (i), providing a high-quality education and internationally-recognised qualifications.
People interested in exploring fast-track Masters programmes can talk to New Zealand tertiary institutions at the OCSC Expo on 1 and 2 November at Royal Paragon Hall, 5th floor, Siam Paragon.
More information about New Zealand education opportunities is available at Study in New Zealand – http://www.studyinnewzealand.com
(i) All of New Zealand’s eight universities are in the top 550 of the 2014 QS World University Rankings.