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I was already working full time when I began studying for my MBA and plan to get a promotion at my current job once I graduate.

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I don't think any university provides placement opportunities abroad (at least in the USA) like they do in Indian universities. At DePaul, they have career fairs and networking events with recruiters, but you have to actually search for jobs, apply, etc. do everything by yourself because opportunities rarely come walking to you. For the past 1-2 years, the job market hasn't been looking that great, so majority of the international students are struggling to even find internships since companies prefer hiring domestic people and/or people having a permanent work permit in the USA. However, you won't know until you try it and keep actively searching and applying everywhere you possibly can. Who knows when you'll get lucky!

I needed to submit an Educational Credentials Evaluation report, Statement of Purpose and Resume. In my SoP, I talked about the purpose and motivations behind pursuing the MS in Business Analytics degree. I choose this course because of the curriculum of the program and huge variety of elective classes and major options. Also the flexibility of taking classes, changing majors (if needed), and helpful faculty. I've been enjoying my time at DePaul so far. Since we have a quarter (10-week) system here instead of semesters - the assignments, quizzes, etc. are given to us weekly with weekly deadlines to meet. The workload can get quite hectic but that kind of workload and effort is expected from a Master's program. It's not easy, but at the end you will feel accomplished and that it was worthwhile. I've made some great friends here as well!

Market is very volatile and currently been at its lowest in the past few years. Especially business analytics isn't a completely divergent course. The data analytics part is fairly related to programming and the business courses are easily learnt by students if they have a knack for it. Students with no prior experience would be applying for entry level positions and face challenges due to intense competition.

I did not get a chance to do an internship during my course as I didn't know the market here. Students need to start applying for jobs and early on unlike what I've seen in India. Applications open as early as 6-8 months prior to the internship and it's similar for the job applications as well.

900$ per credit for CDM courses.

Everyone is kind of on their own once they graduate. It’s good to get a connection at a few companies early on in your college career. The college and career center was not helpful in my experience. They did not seem to know much about the advertising industry.

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