Our Student Speak series is designed for study abroad aspirants so they can plan their academic journey. In this episode, we are in conversation with Shallu Verma, who will be pursuing a Project Management Post-Graduate Certification Program at Algoma University, Canada. So, let’s understand her academic background, university, course, and reason for choosing her course, her research mechanism, and more.

Key highlights:

• Let’s get to know Shallu
• About Algoma University
• About her course
• Her reason behind choosing this course
• Her extensive research mechanism
• Was Canada always her first choice?

Let’s get to know Shallu

Shallu has completed her Bachelor’s in Education (BEd). Currently, she is working as an International Recruitment Manager for a leading MNC. She will be pursuing her higher education to be ready for leadership roles.

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About Algoma University

The university was established back in 1965 and is known for its quality education and learned faculty members. You can experience a culturally inclusive environment as it has a 50% international student population. It offers immersive learning through seminars, state-of-the-art infrastructure, hands-on labs, etc.

About her course

The Project Management Post-Graduate Certification Program is a 2-year study program which will be delivered on-campus. The coursework is designed to impart knowledge and skills required to manage complex projects across sectors. You will be exposed to real-life case studies, as well as the latest industry knowledge and best practices.

The syllabus of the program includes:

• Project Management Essentials
• Development and Leadership of Project Teams
• Working in an International Business Environment
• Smart and Sustainable Cities
• Project Execution, Monitoring, Control, and Closing

Her reason behind choosing this course

During her stint with her current organisation, she identified the skills she required to escalate in her career graph and decided to pursue higher education to increase her competency. Shallu chose this course as she wants to learn management skills and analyse data better. She has been working in this industry for a few years, and now she aspires to take her career to the next level by learning Project Management. This degree will give her the required edge in today’s dynamic business environment. After completing her course, she wants to come back to her home country and explore lucrative career opportunities.

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Her extensive research mechanism

Before choosing Project Management, she was planning to pursue a Master of Business Administration (MBA). It is necessary to complete entrance exams such as Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) or Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) to study in countries such as the USA, Australia, and New Zealand. She wasn’t very keen on investing time to prepare for entrance exams. Therefore, she was looking for universities offering study programs without these tests.

When conducting her research, she came across Algoma University through one of the social media platforms. So, she visited their website to learn about the course, eligibility criteria, and other details. She was amazed by the study program as it included the fundamentals of management. Since she comes from a non-management background, she is eager to learn the basics to be career-ready. This is how she found the perfect course and dream university.

Was Canada always her first choice?

Shallu was eager to pursue an MBA from the US. She checked out several universities and courses. However, most US universities require students to appear for entrance exams such as GRE or GMAT. As she was a working professional, she did not want to spare a couple of months to prepare for the tests. Canada offers several graduate certificate programs that are equivalent to a master’s degree. Also, Project Management will introduce her to the essential aspects of management, and hence, she chose it over an MBA.

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So, this is all about Shallu’s academic background, university, course, research mechanism, and reason for choosing Canada. In the next episode, let’s understand the English language proficiency test, GIC, her education loan experience, and some invaluable tips.