Monday, January 13, 2014

STUDYING CIVIL ENGINEERING IN THE UK


British universities offer a wide range of degree and higher diploma courses in Civil Engineering and related areas, such as Construction Management and Structural Engineering.

Most B.Eng. and M.Eng. courses are accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators, representing the relevant professional engineering institutions (Institution of Civil Engineers, Institution of Structural Engineers, Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers). Successful completion of these accredited courses gives exemption from the academic examinations leading to Chartered Engineer status. Construction Management courses are frequently accredited by the Chartered Institute of Building. Similarly, a higher diploma (HND) will lead to Incorporated Engineer status, or may be accepted for progression to a degree course, often with exemption from at least one year of study.

The U.K. professional bodies are recognized around the World and accredited U.K. degrees are accepted for entry to the engineering professions in most countries. A U.K. degree therefore provides a global passport to a rewarding professional career in civil engineering. The demand for qualified civil engineers and construction managers is very strong, and in many parts of the world, the salaries offered to young construction professionals are amongst the highest of any graduate group. They may be involved in a very wide range of projects, ranging from highways, railways, bridges and tunnels, through to the responsibility for the structure and foundations of major buildings, dams, water supply, irrigation and public health schemes, and many more too numerous to list. Because of its role in the design, construction and operation of the major infrastructure systems on which society depends, the industry provides an exciting, challenging, satisfying and fulfilling career.

The range of courses offered in U.K. is very broad. Some universities offer courses in engineering science, which may involve general study of all areas of engineering for the first two years, followed by specialization in later years. Others offer courses that are specific to civil engineering throughout. These normally entail three years of study for a B.Eng. and four years for an M.Eng. Some universities also offer "sandwich courses" which incorporate a year of structured and supervised professional training in the industry in addition to the academic study. The range, style and emphasis of course provision in different universities varies widely, from those with a strong emphasis on basic theory through to courses with more emphasis on engineering and construction management practice. Potential students should therefore find out as much as possible about the style of each course so that they apply for those which suit their interests and career aspirations.

Some Universities, offer a range of interlinked courses at HND and degree level. These cover civil engineering, structural design and construction management, whilst others may focus on only one degree course. A coordinated program of courses allows students to progress from HND to degree level study and to change the emphasis of their study should they wish to do so. I am a strong advocate of the sandwich course and the University of Teesside, for example, provides good support for students to find them salaried sandwich training placements in U.K. and overseas and monitor their professional development during the placement. The benefits of such placements include increased commitment to final year studies, resulting in improved degree classifications, and enhanced employment prospects at the end of the course. In these days of tight student budgets, the income earned during the year also helps to ease the financial pressures during final year.

Thus the U.K. has a great deal to offer potential students in civil engineering and other construction related areas. Any university will be happy to provide detailed information on its particular course provision in the area and course tutors will be willing to explain the particular features of their courses to potential applicants.

By: Professor Brian Hobbs
B.Sc. C.Eng. FIStructE.MICE, The University of Teesside, Middlesbrough, U.K.


Saturday, January 11, 2014

TOP 10 COURSE OPTIONS IN USA


The courses that are offered by universities in United States and that are popular among International Students.

If you're currently pondering on subject to chose as your major or even if you're just curious about what tomorrow's global job applicants are majoring in today, here's a top 10 list of course options in USA for you.

Business Administration and Management
This major offers training in accounting, finance, marketing, economics, human resources, and decision-making. You'll learn to budget, organize, plan, hire, direct, control, and manage an organization. You'll find more chances for career growth if you go on to earn your MBA.

Psychology
Psychology is the study of the way humans and animals interact and respond to their environment. In essence, it's the study of behaviour and the thoughts behind it. Just don't expect that four years of college will get you a private practice where people lie on a couch and tell you their troubles for $95/hour. You'll need an extra five to seven years of schooling and a PhD before that will happen.

Elementary education
From tracing a little hand on coloured paper to help in making cookies and to taking a field trip to the local science center with your fourth-graders to learn about static electricity, you are excited about working in a grade school and shaping young minds before they develop the attitude. Some college programmes offer an area of specialization, such as early childhood, language arts, or mathematics.

Biology
Biology majors focus on the living world--that's everything from single-cell bacteria to whales. You may take classes in which you learn about calculus, microbiology, cell biology, genetics, evolution, physics, and organic chemistry. In addition to being a stepping-stone for medical school, biology major can lead to a job in the field such as genetics, biotechnology, or medical research. Veterinarians, optometrists, ecologists, biochemists, and environmentalists all may have majored in biology.

Nursing
Generally, nurses help people meet basic health needs, adapt to physical changes, recover from illness, and die with dignity. They are employed in clinics, hospitals, schools, corporations, the military, and in private practice. We need nurses now more that ever and job prospects in this field are bright. If you major in nursing, you'll take traditional science and liberal arts courses as a first-year student and probably begin clinical rotations at hospitals and other health care facilities during the second semester of your sophomore year.

Education
Although much of your coursework will be general education material, most laces require you to choose a specific grade level you'd like to teach. Choices usually include some variation of early childhood education (Preschool), primary education (kinder-garden through twelfth grade). Some education majors choose to specialize in special education. Your student teaching experience, in which you spend a semester or more in gaining practical experience in a classroom, will be in the field of your choice.

English
You'll find English majors in countless types of jobs. Many of them are communications-based careers as you'd expect-author, reporter, journalist, editor, radio broadcaster, advertising and public relations executives--but plenty of them aren't that obvious. English majors also become teachers, lawyers (after law school, of course), film directors, politicians, actors, you name it. English majors become well-rounded, well-read individuals who have studies life in words across the globe.

Communications
In this programme, students learn how certain messages influence individual and group behaviour. You'll spend a significant amount of time studying different kinds of speaking and writing and strategies people use to make their points. You'll take a look at verbal and nonverbal messages, audience reaction, and the varied effects of different communication environments. Communication theory will play a part too, as you delve into speeches, revolutionary political campaigns, radical social movements, and the trends in news reporting. With your degree, you may choose to pursue a career in business, public relations, advertising, human resources, government, education, media, or social services.

Computer Science
Your friends are always coming to you for help when they experience computer problems, and you know it's high time you got paid for your efforts. Solution: obtain a degree in Computer Science. In this programme, you'll focus on how computer technology can be applied to any number of fields.

Included will be classes on how to develop business applications, perform system analysis, and the process of developing software (from designing to programming to testing). Programmes may also include instruction in robotics, natural language recognition programmes, artificial intelligence, programming languages and numerical analysis. The knowledge you gain from a Computer Science major is absolutely applicable to the real world, and to real jobs within it.undefined

Friday, January 10, 2014

Study in USA- WHY CHOOSE NIEC FOR YOUR AMERICAN DREAM?


The Package! Every step of the way, you are covered! Look at the package features below which lists each of the steps on the way to the USA and how we assist you in each step.

 Pre Assessment and Advice: You are requested to fill out a form that lists your most important academic and financial data.


Time line Creation: A time line is created to all the processes beginning with profile creation  and ending with airport pick up. Specific dates are allotted to each step in the process and thus, multiple deadlines are set.

Student Profile Creation: Your profile is created using data on your pre assessment form. Your profile will be matched against university profiles to gauge acceptance chances.

Career Counselling: You will be counselled on every possible undergraduate and graduate major with regard to course content, possible careers with a particular major, short- term prospects, further studies and long term prospects in any field.

Profile Matching with Institutions: Your profile will factor academic achievement till date, budget, preferred locations and major choice. Institutional profile will factor available majors, fees, exclusivity and location. A match will be created using a matrix that awards points for each match.

Short listing of Institutions: 4 Institutions with the highest match points in the above matrix will be short listed.

Early/Regular Decision Advice: We advise you on which decision you are eligible for.
Documentation for 4 Institutional Applications: We prepare applications to 4 colleges/universities of your choice.

Applications to 4 Institutions:  We send the applications to universities/colleges of your choice .
I-20 Procurement: Counsellors follow up at the institutional stipulated deadlines and continue follow ups till the I-20 arrives. You will be notified after each follow as to the status of your I-20.

Institutional Selection: Counsellors help you to make an informed choice as to which college/university you are actually going to continue your studies at.

DOCUMENTATION 101: This is a daily workshop held from Sun-Thu. This workshop is for the purpose of reviewing visa documentation compiled till date, suggesting changes or modifications and providing advice for further documentation. You can attend everyday till your  visa interview.

VISA  101: This is a 20-hour class that prepares students for the visa interview at the consular section.

SEVIS Registration Advice: Counsellors will advise you on how to register for the SEVIS.

Interview Registration Advice: Counsellors advise you on the availability of interview dates, suitable dates and where/how to book dates.

Tuition payment Advice: Counsellors advise you on the process of making a draft for your fees.
Traveller’s Cheque, Shopping and Immigration Advice: Counsellors provide advice on how to get TCs, what to shop for and how to clear immigration once you land.

Pre- Departure Briefing: Before you fly, counsellors provide you with a comprehensive briefing that will make life easier as a student in the USA.

Housing: If you need institutional housing, our counsellors will arrange it for you.

Airport Pick up: if you need institutional housing, our counsellors will arrange it for you.

WHY THE USA?

The USA is the most popular destination among students in Nepal seeking to study abroad for several reasons. The academic excellence and holistic exposure available at US universities and the short-term and long-term career advantages once you invest in a US degree are the main reasons students choose the USA above other countries. In addition, the global focus of a US degree, availability of financial assistance, opportunities for research and the flexibility of grad and undergrad education in the USA are also important reasons students choose the USA for their further studies.

USA Counselling at NIEC

At NIEC, we offer a range of options by way of universities in the USA. With regard to location, we have university options in most states of the mainland USA. We offer placement in public, private, comprehensive and research universities with the best possible SCHOLARSHIPS.

Admissions are processed at the optimum speed at NIEC because of the long and cordial relationships we enjoy with several universities. You I-20 will be in your hands within the stipulated time frame because our counsellors meticulously keep tabs on each of our hundreds of applications and follow up regularly to ensure that you adhere to your time-line.

We also have the best visa documentation procedure with comprehensive guidelines on preparing your documents for the interview. Our interview preparation classes take into account all the best ways to prove that you have the intent to study in the USA, the ability to succeed academically, the means to be able to fund your studies in the USA and the ties that will ensure that you return to Nepal upon the completion of your studies.

Pricing

Study in the USA Processing only: NRS. 15,000.
PTE/iBT/IELTS + Study in the USA package: NRS. 16,000.
SAT/GMAT/GRE+ Study in the USA package: NRS.18,000.
PTE/iBT/IELTS+ SAT/GMAT/GRE+ Study in the USA package: NRS.25,000.

Contact us: NIEC
NIEC Head Office (Kathmandu)
4th Floor, ShareMarket Complex
Putalisadak, Kathmandu, Nepal
Phone: +977-14256600
Toll Free: 16600 15 6600
e-mail: info@niec.edu.np

Tuesday, January 7, 2014

Top 10 reasons to choose study at MSIT Education


 1. We are an award winning education and training provider

2008 Queensland Training Awards
Winner: Public Training Provider of the Year
2008 Australian Training Awards
Finalist: Large Training Provider of the Year
2007 Queensland Education and Training International Awards
Winner: Innovation and Creativity in the Learning Environment

2. MSIT is owned and operated by the Queensland Government

The TAFE (Vocational) system is government regulated thereby maintaining the highest educational standards and providing quality student support. Education obtained in Australia is recognised all over the world.

3. You get practical training and experience

Our programs are about more than just theory. We give our students practical know-how by putting them in real world industry settings. We operate working restaurants, salons and nurseries on campuses that are open to the public. Our students use their innovative ideas to work with industry clients to develop resources and products that really work. We believe doing is just as important as knowing.

4. Our teachers are industry professionals

Our teachers are industry professionals who will keep you ahead of the game because they have been out there working at the top of their fields. At Metropolitan South we don't teach what we aren't out there doing ourselves so our trainers stay up to date with the latest industry technology and practise.

5. We will support you throughout your study

MSIT provides international students with learning support, student counselling and a dedicated International Unit.

6. We guarantee small classes

We keep our class sizes small to ensure that you get the attention you deserve.

7. Industry reputation

We are constantly working with industry to review and fine tune our programs to ensure that you get the best training possible.

8. We offer seamless university pathways

We can help you to fast-track your career, through pathway programs with Brisbane's leading universities. Students can study to Diploma level with MSIT and on successful completion, transfer to university to complete their degree.

This is the university/institution we have pathway with:
• Australian Catholic University
• Griffith University
• USQ
• Canberra University
• QUT
• Holmesglen


9. We recognise the skills you already have

The Skills First program allows the skills you have learned in the workplace and through life experience to be recognised formally, regardless of how, when or where the learning occurred.

10. Enjoy studying in Brisbane, Queensland

Brisbane's riverfront setting, perfect climate, cultural diversity, unique architecture and unrivalled employment growth make it one of the most attractive cities to live in Australia.

There is always something to do, with the stunning beaches of the Gold and Sunshine coasts only an hour from the city centre and many world famous attractions, such as the Great Barrier Reef within relatively easy reach.

Saturday, January 4, 2014

Southbank Institute is the dynamic leader in vocational education and training in Queensland


The Institute delivers courses to thousands of students from Australia and overseas each year. We are recognised worldwide for our flexible, progressive and innovative approach to teaching across a diverse range of courses.

Pathways to University::: ACU, CSU, QUT, Bond University, Griffith University, USC, CQU, SCU, University of QUeensland & University of Southern Queensland::::::

SBIT gives you over 260 different pathways to Australian universities. Using our pathways, you get credit towards your university bachelor degree when you complete your Diploma or Advanced Diploma. The Pathways to university table will tell you what credit arrangements you can use for your chosen course.

Contact 
The Next Education Consultancy
Phone:
+977 14436831
+977 14426524