Archive for March, 2008

Chicago MBA at Singapore

Sunday, March 30th, 2008


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Now you can get a prestigious Chicago GSB Executive MBA at Singapore. The Executive MBA is a 21 month program. The program begins in June and runs for 21 months. In each quarter 2 courses are offered and face to face classes are conducted for 2 weeks during a quarter. The faculty at Singapore comes from the main Chicago campus. The MBA degree is awarded by the University of Chicago.


Neither GRE nor GMAT is required but those with insufficient academic preparation may be asked to take GMAT. TOEFL is not normally required but you can be required to take TOEFL if you fail to demonstrate basic English proficiency.


It is not required to be a resident of Singapore for enrolment to the Singapore campus. Many students fly from other countries to attend this program. Some of the companies that recruit at the Singapore campus include GE Money, Deloitte Consulting, Lehman Brothers, Cargill, ABN Amro, Microsoft, Motorola, and many more.


Website of the Chicago GSB Executive MBA Singapore campus.

Free 600 dollar tax refund

Thursday, March 27th, 2008


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US Economy is headed towards a possible recession but that may bring you some good news and well. What can be better relief than a tax free 600 dollar check in the mail for a student? If you are a US taxpayer and are supposed to file your 2007 tax returns, you may be eligible for 600 dollar refund check or more! The stimulus package was signed into law by President Bush on February 13, 2008.The law provides for tax rebates to most taxpayers, and other tax incentives to stimulate business growth.


The package will provide individual taxpayers with $600 and $1,200 for married taxpayers filing joint returns if they are below income caps of $75,000 for individuals and $150,000 for couples. There is also a $300 per child tax credit.


Disclaimer: This information is for general information only. Contact IRS or a Tax advisor to find out whether or not you qualify. IRS has an online payment calculator.

Pharmacy education in USA

Saturday, March 22nd, 2008


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The Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree is the degree you should seek if you are interested in becoming a practicing pharmacist in the USA. The Pharm.D. program takes four years of study. The Pharm.D. program prepares students for licensure as a pharmacist. This degree will allow you to practice pharmacy in a number of settings including in a hospital or community setting, home health care, and nursing home care. A prior bachelor’s degree is not necessary. Admission to most Pharm.D. programs is handled through a common admission process of Pharmacy College Application Service (PharmCAS) Application. Some Universities need a supplemental University specific application.


A Ph.D. in Pharmacy degree will help you pursue a research career in either an academic or pharmaceutical industry setting. Other degrees in Pharmacy include the professional Pharm.D. degree, and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in the areas of Medicinal Chemistry , Pharmaceutics , Pharmacology & Toxicology, Pharmacotherapy, Pharmacy Administration and Pharmacy Practice. Very few Universities, for example the Ohio State University offer a B.S. program in Pharmaceutical Sciences.



At Oregon State University, students can start out as pre-pharmacy majors through the College of Science, or they can apply to the Early Admission Program, which admits high school seniors or college freshmen to both the pre-pharmacy and Pharm.D. programs. If you have a three year B.Sc. degree in Biology or Chemistry, check with your target Universities, you may be eligible for admission to a Pharm.D. program.



Links to some reputable Pharmacy programs:


Post Doc and Research Assistantship Opportunity

Tuesday, March 18th, 2008


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Wireless Sensors and Mobile Ad Hoc Networks (WiSe MANet) Lab at the University of Memphis is doing some cool research. Dr. Santosh Kumar and his team of researchers are working in the areas of coverage, connectivity, and deployment, with emphasis on localized design, and energy efficiency.



WiSe MANet Lab is looking for an exceptional and ambitious candidate for a Two Year Postdoctoral position to work on their NIH and NSF sponsored projects. See the complete advertisement here. If you are planning to pursue M.S. or Ph.D., some funding might be available at this lab. According to Dr. Santosh Kumar, “If you believe that WiSe MANet Lab is a good match for you, send an email to Dr. Santosh Kumar with a compelling argument to support your candidacy and cite any prior performance that may support your claim.” Contact details can be found here.


PhD after Bachelor’s degree

Monday, March 10th, 2008


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US Education system encourages students to apply for PhD programs directly after a four year undergraduate degree. If you have a good academic record and genuine interest in research, consider applying for a PhD program while still in the senior/ fourth year of your undergrad degree. PhD at a US University is an intense and intellectually stimulating experience. In the first two years the PhD students take courses like MS students. Subsequent two or three years are mostly spent doing research work.


Those who enroll in PhD programs without a Masters degree have to take more courses before they can graduate. However overall duration is shorter as compared to the time required for separate Masters and doctoral degrees. Many Universities award a M.S. degree after required coursework is completed, check the policy of your target Universities.


Companies do value a PhD degree in the hiring process and there are many research oriented jobs for which those with doctoral degree are preferred. For teaching at any reputable University in the world, PhD degree is required.

Scholarships for working mothers

Thursday, March 6th, 2008


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eLearners.com alongwith American Intercontinental University, Walden University and DeVry University will grant $2 million in scholarships to working moms. This is part of the “Project Working Mom - Putting Education to Work” education awareness program. The project also helps working moms find an online program, provides information on financial aid, and helps connect with other moms studying online


Project Working Moms links:

Project Working Mom website
Online Application