{"id":682,"date":"2010-05-03T09:30:00","date_gmt":"2010-05-03T09:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/scqa.hult.edu\/en\/news\/press-releases\/2010\/may\/interview-with-the-academic-dean-at-hult-pursuing-a-master-degree-in-todays-world\/"},"modified":"2026-05-06T16:03:38","modified_gmt":"2026-05-06T15:03:38","slug":"interview-with-the-academic-dean-at-hult-pursuing-a-master-degree-in-todays-world","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hult.edu\/blog\/interview-with-the-academic-dean-at-hult-pursuing-a-master-degree-in-todays-world\/","title":{"rendered":"Interview with the Academic Dean at Hult: Pursuing a Master degree in today\u2019s world."},"content":{"rendered":"

The importance of a Master degree is a popular debate and one that is becoming more important as the global economy becomes increasingly competitive. Rick Joseph, Provost of Hult International Business School shares his thoughts on \u2018The Importance of a Master Degree\u2019. <\/strong><\/p>\n

1. In your opinion, why is it important for students to undertake a Masters degree? <\/strong><\/p>\n

A Master degree allows you to specialize in an area about which you are passionate. It is regarded as a quintessential career booster\u2014opening a wider array of career opportunities, providing graduates with a much-needed competitive edge when they apply for a position; perhaps most importantly giving graduates leverage in salary negotiations (according to a QS International Recruiter Survey, an annual survey of 498 international employers, there is on average a 71% disparity in salary between an employee with an undergraduate degree and one with a postgraduate degree).*<\/p>\n

In the current economic climate and the reality that thousands of university graduates swell the job market every year, a Master degree can mean the difference between an offer and a rejection. As the job market becomes increasingly competitive, a Master degree has effectively supplanted the Bachelor\u2019s degree as essential.<\/p>\n

2. Should students enter their Master degree immediately after their undergraduate degree? <\/strong><\/p>\n

This is a personal decision and there is no definitive answer. Many choose to pursue a Master\u2019s degree after completion of their undergraduate course of study. They have already developed good study habits and have few employment obligations. Additionally, as some occupations require an advanced degree even for \u2018entry-level\u2019 positions, students prefer to pursue a postgraduate degree immediately after earning their Bachelor\u2019s degree. Others prefer to work a few years before obtaining their Master\u2019s degree either to improve their financial position or to gain field experience before furthering their studies.<\/p>\n

3. What factors should you consider in choosing a Master degree program? <\/strong><\/p>\n

To make sure the program is the \u201cright fit\u201d for you, there are several factors you should consider, including<\/p>\n