Two options I have with my masters?

  • Thread starter Thread starter yaya10
  • Start date Start date
  • Tags Tags
    Masters Options
AI Thread Summary
The discussion centers around a master's student in mathematics contemplating their future career options. The individual is considering two primary paths: securing a university job to pursue a PhD or starting a business focused on publishing academic papers and engineering projects. Responses highlight that publishing academic papers typically does not generate income, suggesting that a more viable business model is necessary. Additionally, it is noted that PhD programs often offer stipends to support students financially during their studies, which could influence the decision to pursue further education. The conversation emphasizes the importance of a solid business plan and the financial realities of both academic and entrepreneurial pursuits.
yaya10
Messages
25
Reaction score
0
Hello everyone,


I am about to finish my master in mathematics and

I was wondering if you give me some advice about the problem I face.

Actually I ve been thinking of what I am going to do with my master degree and I have come

up with two options so far:


1- get a job in a university ( this is what I want to be honest) and then get my PhD.

If I do not get a job in a college then I will

2- try to start up a business like:

an office to do some maths papers ( publications for science papers) and get a group to

work together to make up a team. In addition to the (2nd option) the office would be like

an engineering that do some projects ( like build houses and so on).

Do you think that would possible and If I need to publish papers do i need to be a lecturer or

do i have to work with a college?

I hope this was clear enough to help me with my future.


Your advice and help would be highly appreciated .

thanks for your time,

Regards,


Yaya
 
Physics news on Phys.org
You'll likely need a better business model than what you've stated in number 2. You won't make money by publishing academic papers. You could make money building houses, but you'll need some substantial startup capital.

If you really want to do a PhD, remember that most programs provide a stipend for their PhD students to live on. It's not a lot, but it's enough to get you through school.
 
I don't know if anyone on here works for any of the well known defense companies of your country, whichever country you are from?? Also, if you choose to work in one, do you think the engineering education provide from your school would adequately prepare you for the job. What do I mean by that? Well if you work at say Lockheed Martin and you work in the latest iteration of a missile or if you work at Pratt & Whitney, they assign you to work in the team helping out with building the jet...
Hello, I graduated from undergrad a few years ago with a Major in Physics and minor in Electrical Engineering. I tried to get experience working on and testing circuits through my professor who studied Neutrinos, however covid caused the opportunity to go away and I graduated with no experience or internships. I have attempted to break into the engineering industry with no success. Right now I am considering going for a Masters in Electrical Engineering and I need advice on if this would be...
So lately, my interest in the realm of optics/optoelectronics/photonics engineering has grown and I have started to seriously consider pursuing a career in the field. I have done a bit of career research and also have done some learning on the side to gather more knowledge on these topics. However, I have some questions on what a career in these fields would look like, and I wanted to find out more about this area to know what I would be getting myself into if I did make the choice to pursue...

Similar threads

Replies
8
Views
2K
Replies
14
Views
1K
Replies
4
Views
2K
Replies
16
Views
1K
Replies
9
Views
1K
Replies
2
Views
420
Replies
19
Views
4K
Back
Top