Perspective of Current Final Years and Alumni…

Currently

a

postgraduate student at University College

London (UCL) specialising in Finance Probably it might seem to be weird for a person with undergraduate specialisation in B E Geoinformatics to pursue a masters in finance but then it is all for a quest and efficient utilisation of plethora of opportunities in the geospatial industry. Geospatial technology as an economic industry is at a faster growth trajectory in India thanks to the governmen space liberalisation policy It has opened many new avenues for young entrepreneurs and business enthusiasts as 80% of decisions in any busin has a location dimension.

The manufacturing sector, retail sector, banking, financial services, insurance industry, travel and logistic sectors are a few among many who intensively rely on the geospatial services The right business model along with shrewd financial skills would be the most promising combines to make sustainable venture into this industry and that has paved me to further enlarge my educational boundary

May it be pursuing masters or choosing any career path the right decision should be firmly made whilst being in the second year Master’s programme either in India or Abroad requires specific screening tests which should be taken well in advance before making applications. Specifically for India, GATE is the most preferred entrance exam for getting into any degree of choice This requires a year-long preparation and taking a firm decision during the second year would be the wisest of all Students aspiring to study abroad would have to take GRE and English Language exams (IELTS, TOEFL etc.). Screening for Universities and courses would be the first but tedious task You can probably start doing that during the summer break after the third year and familiarise with the entry requirements Restrict yourself to the top 100 universities in the world rankings. The applications usually start rolling out as you enter your final year. They are usually both country and university specific. For Universities in the UK, it runs from September through October end Having your required test scores before starting your application would be preferred.

Institute of Remote Sensing has been instrumental in moulding me for the way I am today Looking down the lane, there has been a phenomenal leap for what I was in the first year to that at the end of my undergrad Professionally being the top tier Institute in the country, they give a highly specialised masters depth of content in the undergrad level Probably it’s this factor which has made me fluent academically. On the personal front it has made an introvert like me to come out, take responsibilities and unravel the unexplored potential. I had a cherished time during my final year heading the contents team, SPATIA magazine and hosting several events for the Society of Geoinformatics Engineers. The confidence in me wouldn’t have come out for if I had not been a part of IRS!!