Masters in Public Administration after MBA. Is that a possible reason for refusal?

[jadafob]

Hi everyone.

I have an MBA, but I am slighlty fed up with corporate life (no fufillment) and want to switch to government (economic planning or infrastructure). To facilitate this, along with some life changes, I am thinking of going for a Master's in Public Administration in Canada. Does that seem ok to visa officers?

I read online they look suspiciously at peoples studying courses not aligned with their previous experience.

My plan is to study in Canada, work abroad for 3 to 4 years (preferably projects supporting social initiatives), and eventually join the government in my home country as a skilled professional.

What are your thoughts?
Thanks!

 

[Naturgrl]

Hi everyone.

I have an MBA, but I am slighlty fed up with corporate life (no fufillment) and want to switch to government (economic planning or infrastructure). To facilitate this, along with some life changes, I am thinking of going for a Master's in Public Administration in Canada. Does that seem ok to visa officers?

I read online they look suspiciously at peoples studying courses not aligned with their previous experience.

My plan is to study in Canada, work abroad for 3 to 4 years (preferably projects supporting social initiatives), and eventually join the government in my home country as a skilled professional.

What are your thoughts?
Thanks!

It can be an issue. You need to show career advancement and a higher salary/promotion to justify costs of the program. So show that you will make more money than you do now. Also why come to Canada for a MPA? Most of the course are geared to Canadian government (3 levels), laws and social programs so that will be an issue too. You need to show career opportunities in your home country and show that you will return home after your studies….not in 3 to 4 years.

 

[canuck78]

Hi everyone.

I have an MBA, but I am slighlty fed up with corporate life (no fufillment) and want to switch to government (economic planning or infrastructure). To facilitate this, along with some life changes, I am thinking of going for a Master's in Public Administration in Canada. Does that seem ok to visa officers?

I read online they look suspiciously at peoples studying courses not aligned with their previous experience.

My plan is to study in Canada, work abroad for 3 to 4 years (preferably projects supporting social initiatives), and eventually join the government in my home country as a skilled professional.

What are your thoughts?
Thanks!

Most public admin jobs and government jobs in general would hire you with an MBA. Not a huge benefit to a masters in Canada in public admin given the cost and given that education is geared to Canadian government.

 

[scylla]

Hi everyone.

I have an MBA, but I am slighlty fed up with corporate life (no fufillment) and want to switch to government (economic planning or infrastructure). To facilitate this, along with some life changes, I am thinking of going for a Master's in Public Administration in Canada. Does that seem ok to visa officers?

I read online they look suspiciously at peoples studying courses not aligned with their previous experience.

My plan is to study in Canada, work abroad for 3 to 4 years (preferably projects supporting social initiatives), and eventually join the government in my home country as a skilled professional.

What are your thoughts?
Thanks!

IMO you have a good chance of approval if you explain your reasons for the second master's in your SOP and pick a top university in Canada. Good luck.