Is it a wise choice to do 1 + 1 year graduate certificate programs

[darshansoni]

I'm getting admission into 1 year graduate certificate program for sept'2017 intake. However to get 3 years work permit I have to choose another 1 year graduate certificate program. So, Can I apply for the same level program twice ? or may be my student visa get rejected ?

And what are the factors I should keep in mind for choosing the second year program ?

 

[luvanuj]

I'm getting admission into 1 year graduate certificate program for sept'2017 intake. However to get 3 years work permit I have to choose another 1 year graduate certificate program. So, Can I apply for the same level program twice ? or may be my student visa get rejected ?

And what are the factors I should keep in mind for choosing the second year program ?

Hmmm what course are you looking for? and whats your profile. I would prefer to go for 2 years course and not 1.

 

[darshansoni]

Hmmm what course are you looking for? and whats your profile. I would prefer to go for 2 years course and not 1.

My Profile:

10th-85%

12th-70%

B.Tech - 8.33 (CGPA)

IELTS - 7.0

and I've been accepted for the Project Management course in Conestoga College which is of 1 year (Graduate Certificate) and 2 years diploma in web and mobile application development in NIC college.

So, choosing Diploma course after completing Bachelor's in India will be a good choice if I want to go for 2 years program ?

 

[luvanuj]

My Profile:

10th-85%

12th-70%

B.Tech - 8.33 (CGPA)

IELTS - 7.0

and I've been accepted for the Project Management course in Conestoga College which is of 1 year (Graduate Certificate) and 2 years diploma in web and mobile application development in NIC college.

So, choosing Diploma course after completing Bachelor's in India will be a good choice if I want to go for 2 years program ?

You have a good profile. Why would you apply for a diploma certificate course? Try for some good university.

 

[darshansoni]

You have a good profile. Why would you apply for a diploma certificate course? Try for some good university.

One of the main reason is financial aid and most universities have closed their application for September intake. So, If I had to choose between 1 year graduate certificate and 2 years diploma, which should be a better choice ?

 

[darshansoni]

You have a good profile. Why would you apply for a diploma certificate course? Try for some good university.

And I've heard that Universities in Canada prepare student for the core research work whereas, the colleges prepare the students for the job markets, till what extends this is true or false ?

 

[luvanuj]

And I've heard that Universities in Canada prepare student for the core research work whereas, the colleges prepare the students for the job markets, till what extends this is true or false ?

Honestly No. There is a huge difference between University and Colleges. You will have better prospects with a Masters Degree. I graduated with MS in computer science from Dalhousie. I found the job easily and also pay scale is high.
Consultants in India will push you for PGD courses - it's easy to get admission, and they get commissions.

 

[scylla]

And I've heard that Universities in Canada prepare student for the core research work whereas, the colleges prepare the students for the job markets, till what extends this is true or false ?

False. This is what consultants tell you because they often get paid for recruiting people for colleges. Far better to go with a university program.