Being a Canadian, if I ever do a master degree,
– I will first ask myself, why I need to get a master degree.
– Do I need it for work, to get ahead, or for self-satisfaction?
– How much does it cost to get one? Does it outweigh the benefits over the costs?
– Do I have a solid foundation, Bachelor Degree (with high GPA) or CPA Designation, and/or meet other requirements to get into the master program.
In the last few months, I have been looking around to get into a program that most employers are looking for. As 51 years old, I need a degree and/or program(s) that my future employers are looking for, and I can use it for myself, and my family members, and especially during my retirement.
So far, these are the schools in my areas that have the great return on your investments:
– UBC – Diploma in Accounting – Professional Program – (Need a Bachelor Degree to get in) -> Can be used for education requirement for CPA Canada / US CPA designations.
– Douglas College (Two-year in-depth Finance Post-Baccalaureate Diploma program) – Can be used for education requirement for ACAF Canada / CFP, CFA designations worldwide.
– UBC Master in Finance – is great if you're planning to do your Doctorate Degree (Ph.D.). The cost of the master program is affordable.
– SFU Master in Finance – is great if you're planning to spend more time in the real investing arena. The cost of the master program is beyond my budget right now.
Currently, I am still doing my US CPA exams. Also, I am enrolled at CPA Canada, if everything works out, I will be starting Core 1 in May 2018. Last but not least, also, if everything works out with Douglas College – Two-year in-depth Finance Post-Baccalaureate Diploma program, I will be starting in May 2018 as well, full-time.
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