At Avanse Financial Services, we strive to make your academic journey seamless, and hence, we have introduced the Students Speak series for study abroad aspirants like you. In this episode, we are in conversation with Revathi Gopal, who will be pursuing a Master of Science (MSc) in Business Analytics from Dublin Business School (DBS) in Ireland. Let’s discover her academic journey so far, university, course, inspiration to pursue higher education and research mechanism.

Key Highlights:

• Let’s get to know Revathi better
• About Dublin Business School in Ireland
• About Revathi’s course - MSc in Business Analytics
• Her inspiration to pursue higher education
• Her three-pronged approach to research

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Let’s get to know Revathi better

Revathi completed her bachelor’s degree in Aviation/Airway Management and Operations from a preeminent university. After that, she pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from a reputed business school. Her impressive academic background bagged her a job opportunity as a ground service staff in the aviation industry. Eventually, she moved into the HR department of the same organisation. During her stint with this organisation, she gained expertise working with large amounts of data. Currently, she is associated with a leading organisation in Qatar, where she works in the Learning and Development department. Her fascination with numbers and analysis encouraged her to pursue an MSc in Business Analytics at Dublin Business School in Ireland.

About Dublin Business School in Ireland

DBS was established in 1975 and is popularly known for providing career-focused education. The master’s degrees are accredited by Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI), further assuring its quality education. It has a student population of ~9,000 and offers ~100 accredited programmes.

• DBS offers higher education in some of the following streams:
• Business and Management
• Marketing and Event Management
• Finance
• Information Technology
• Media and Journalism
• Arts
• Psychology
• Social Science and more

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About Revathi’s course - MSc in Business Analytics

The course is accredited by QQI and is available in two formats - full-time for 1 year and part-time for 2 years. This study program is a perfect blend of both theoretical and practical knowledge. You will develop business acumen to drive profitable growth, make effective business decisions and analyse big data. This program will provide an in-depth understanding of aspects such as statistics, decision theory, business strategy and finance, which form the core of any business.

• Some interesting subjects covered in the course:
• Programming for Analytics
• Applied Statistics and Machine Learning
• Financial and Business Analytics
• Project Management for Business Analytics
• Business Intelligence and Visualisation
• Data Mining

Her inspiration to pursue higher education

Revathi aimed to study abroad since her undergraduate days. She did her undergraduate course in India and started a promising career immediately after her course completion. But she always aspired to study abroad. After gaining a considerable number of years of work experience, she thought this is the best time to pursue higher education in her chosen field, as this will enable her to acquire a better position in her career ahead.     

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Her three-pronged approach to research

• Education consultant

  Revathi approached a reputed education consultant. These consultants counsel students to find the right course, university, and destination and provide guidance related to the application process. With their assistance, she decided on a suitable duration for the course, the study program, the university, etc. She highlighted that students must emphasise the scope of their domain in the job market. They should map the job opportunities that will be available in their field post-completion of their higher education.

• Independent research

  Additionally, she carried out her independent desktop research by checking the ranking platforms to learn about the top universities and university websites to understand the course curriculum, which led her to shortlist 4 colleges. Revathi was pretty clear with her expectations about the coursework and intake. Her focus throughout the planning phase was the course structure, which ultimately enabled her to finalise the education institute and the destination. Hence, she evaluated the varsities based on her preferences, which eventually helped her select DBS.

• Connect with alumni

  She used LinkedIn to connect with alumni who pursued the same course. She gauged how their course choice has helped shape their careers. It also gave her a brief idea about the demand in the job market. Their success stories further assured her that she was on the right path.

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In addition to her research, she also emphasised on self-introspection. Students must align their interests, academic qualifications, and career goals to their courses. Once confident about their chosen path, they must proceed with research.

So, this is all about Revathi’s academic journey so far, university, course, inspiration to pursue higher education and research mechanism. In the next episode, let’s understand how to draft a compelling Statement of Purpose, her entrance exams, visa application process, education loan partner, and invaluable tips. Meanwhile, if you have any queries related to your study abroad journey, education loan interest rate or application process, don’t hesitate to contact us; we will gladly assist you.