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Internetional student with low GPA - tips to get accepted in MSc

Vazm 6 posts
11 years ago

Anyone? Please...

Internetional student with low GPA - tips to get accepted in MSc

Vazm 6 posts
11 years ago

Hello everybody,

Title says it all... I've been very busy working at two jobs while studying and as a result I have a low GPA (It's not called GPA in my country, but I have 44 credits from 100 maximum, while 40 is passing. Yeah I know, its very low).

Here is the case, now I'm with bachelor degree in Computer Sciences. Aiming to apply for Digital Marketing MSc at University of Southampton or MSc Information Systems: e-Business Technology at University of Manchester (links to the courses are below this post). I have a good working experience in relevant fields of almost 5 years (Marketing / Digital Marketing / Managing).

I know how hard is to get accepted in these universities even with high GPA. The problem is that there are no really good alternatives to these two, Digital Marketing / e-Business MSc is relatively new and most universities are still working on it.

Before anyone starts writing about my 0 acceptance chances, please note that I am very realistic person, with realistic goals. I just need your advice in improving my low chances of being accepted.

Here are the options I'm currently thinking of...

1. Show my best side in everything (letters, CV, working experience, motivation, recommendations etc...) to out-weight low GPA (again, I know its very hard and almost impossible)

2. Take 3 month Pre-Master course in another UK college / university and then apply to Southampton / Manchester + 1st option... (this option is relatively expensive and was suggested by one "Study in UK" agencies in my country, I don't know if its worth 4500 pounds).

Will highly appreciate your recommendations, tips and any help.

Best,

Vaz

http://www.southampton.ac.uk/management/postgraduate/taught_courses/msc_digital_marketing.page
http://www.mbs.ac.uk/masters/courses/info-sys-e-business-technology/

I have 5 universities on the file - which one is the best?

Vazm 6 posts
11 years ago

Quote From sbenartzy:
The program I am talking about is the Technion Start-uP MBA in Israel. You can read more about it at www.technionMBA.com - I know there are a few more programs for MBA in English but this one is focused on entrepreneurship and innovation and is from the #1 school for startups and technology. The other ones seem more generic.

Thanks a lot... its pretty impressive and also expensive, but should be worth it though.

END of off-topic :)

I have 5 universities on the file - which one is the best?

Vazm 6 posts
11 years ago

Quote From Mackem_Beefy:
You might want to see if you look at the individual league tables for subject areas first as University teaching delivery can vary from subject to subject.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/education/series/university-guide-2013-subjects

Southampton look the best from these tables of the Universities you mention.

It also depends heavily on the student to do the work, a point missed all too often.

Ian (Mackem_Beefy)

Thanks for the link... actually Southampton is #3 in Computer sciences and IT, which is awesome.

I also found Irish business school UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School which offers MSc in Digital Marketing (http://www.smurfitschool.ie/mastersprogrammes/marketing/mscindigitalmarketing/), I checked the rankings and its far behind Southampton in IT.

There are several other universities which I think are worth checking... here is one of them:

http://www.hec.edu/MSc/Programs/MSc-in-Marketing - HEC Paris.

This faculty is interesting but I aim more towards Digital / Online / Internet stuff.

Quote From sbenartzy:
I think it depends on what you want to focus on. I have been working in the startup world for a while and wasn't thinking about an MBA till I saw the Technion Start-uP MBA in Israel program. It is focused on entrepreneurship, innovation and technology management which is right up my alley. Plus I am interested in maybe spending time in Tel Aviv which is where most of the start ups from Israel are based. Basically I think you have too see what fits your needs best.

This is really interesting, can you please share any links to the top unis in Tel-Aviv / Israel?

Best,

Vaz

I have 5 universities on the file - which one is the best?

Vazm 6 posts
11 years ago

Thanks Charls,

In general, how should I search for the course? I mean, what is most important in choosing the university and the course?

Any replies from all members are welcome!

I have 5 universities on the file - which one is the best?

Vazm 6 posts
11 years ago

Hi all,

My name is Vaz and I am interested in taking MSc in Digital Marketing (AKA online marketing or internet marketing).

I've been browsing the internet and came across the website findamasters.com which is time saver. Did some research and looks like there is not a very big selection but these:

Manchester Metropolitan University (In partnership with econsultancy.com, 36 months, looks like mostly distance learning)
PgCert/PgDip/MSc Digital Marketing Communications
http://www.findamasters.com/search/masters-degree.aspx?course=14466
Cost: $15164 + VAT

University of Southampton
MSc Digital Marketing
http://www.findamasters.com/search/masters-degree.aspx?course=16421
Cost: £11495

University of Wales, Newport
MA/MSc Digital Marketing*
http://www.findamasters.com/search/masters-degree.aspx?course=26130
Cost: £9500

University of Portsmouth
MA Digital Marketing
http://www.findamasters.com/search/masters-degree.aspx?course=12551
Cost: £10500

And so on...

I have no experience in this, after I find any interesting result, I go to Google and check the name to see if its accredited or not, but still, I am not sure If I am doing everything correctly...

Please advise how to search or which university is good to take for Digital Marketing, I prefer taking full time studies.

Thanks everyone,

Best,

Vaz