How long does a Master’s Degree take to complete? What are the benefits of getting your Master's Degree? Arpita Managal, a recent graduate student from UC Davis Graduate School of Management, joins us to talk just about that. Arpita believes that work experience is not necessarily a requirement for a course, but it certainly adds tremendous value. With prior expertise in programming languages like Python and R, she found her course to be even smoother and more fulfilling. Tune in as Arpita discusses the importance of hands-on experience, the benefits of the Master's program she pursued, the power of networking in San Francisco, her innovative projects in the healthcare sector, and so much more.

Check out the full episode here: https://techguide.org/podcast/arpita-mangal/

Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
02:00 Lack of formal education hindered career growth.
03:11 Tech innovation hub, SF program sparks opportunities.
09:16 Courses in San Francisco lacked flexibility, but covered a range of topics including statistics, machine learning, and business. Project work is a key component.
13:58 Master's program with group work & networking opportunities.
15:41 Undergrad student explores different fields, chooses analytics.
18:19 Closing off the podcast with valuable career advice.

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