Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Management

Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Management  

Massachusetts Institute of Technology is a research university located in Massachusetts, United States, Founded in 1861.

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How to go to this university?

The University of Massachusetts Institute of Technology is interesting to know and to study, because it is a research university and located in the United States, a very comfortable and beautiful place to see. And if you want to change universities, there are others close by a very complete university for who want to study science, and a good one for who want to be doctors.

What is your university known for and what? And what are the curiosities about the discipline?

About the university of massachussets it is known for being one of the world's research study universities in science, engineering and technology. But it stands out for its research in the sciences. But about the curiosities of this discipline, it brings you many opportunities to achieve your dream and can also help you get the job you want more easily, for example: administracion, politic and another ones profissions.

How to get in?

  The selection process for graduation is a typical American university. It is one of the most selective schools in the world - less than 9% of applicants are admitted. "To apply to MIT, you must take some exams and fill out the admission form. You must also try to schedule interviews. However, in some areas outside the United States, only a limited number of interviews are available. That is why only the best few are reasons to schedule interviews with students

  Admission to graduate school at MIT is decentralized and those interested should send their application directly to their chosen department or program. More than 90% of PhD students are supported by fellowships, research grants, or teaching fellowships.

Both faculty and student body value meritocracy and technical proficiency. MIT has never awarded an Honorary Degree, and also does not offer Latin Honors at graduation.

Overview of the labor market in Brazil and in the world:

About the labor market in Brazil is very bad, the jobs that we need to have to sustain are very precarious, we even have professions that don't have protective equipment in case the worker gets hurt, we have very full jobs for professions that are easier to get, and open jobs for professions that are very complicated to have, for example: engineer, doctor, and others, and with this people who need to work to sustain their lives can't work. And the world is also quite bad, because according to recent surveys, the unemployment rate has fallen to 12% and it is predicted that this number will not fall until 2024.

Explanation of the chosen discipline:

In 1914, the MIT faculty and administration established the "Engineering Administration" course, which over time became the MIT Sloan School of Management

Sloan offers several courses, for undergraduate and graduate, formatted or customized courses for companies, part of the Sloan team,four programs stand out:

- Master of Business Analytics: for younger candidates, with zero to three years of experience (usually between 22 and 24 years old).

- MBA: 2-year, full-time course, where participants have approximately 27 years and 5 years of experience.

- Sloan Fellows: 1-year, full-time course, where the average age of the participants is 38, and they have approximately 14 years of experience

- Executive Program: 21 months, with an average age of 40, 17 years of experience, and 10% international students. As this course takes place in person on a Friday and Saturday every 3 weeks, the logistics are more complex for those living outside the USA.

How to get a scholarship at the University of 

Massachusetts?

To get a scholarship at the University of Massachusetts is very complicated, this university is one of the most selective in the world, less than 9% of the students who manage to apply, can get a place, to get into the university they also need to have an admission form and take some tests and you will need to make an appointment for an interview and to be able to make this interview you will have to be the best student, because as many people are wanting to get in, they are looking for the best students. People who enter this place come out with very good performance in their professions like architecture, arts, music and other professions.

Is it allowed to work during the study period?

At the University of Massachusetts or at another international university, you are not allowed to work during your studies, however you may have a permit for a position that is considered practical training in your field of study up to six months after completion of your course.

Amounts to be paid:

Studying at MIT is expensive, about $60,000 a year. At the undergraduate level, the university adopts a need-blind policy, and its average scholarship amount for international students is $32,000, but in some cases it can reach 100%. On average, 62% of its students receive some kind of financial aid. At the graduate level, almost 90% of the students receive some kind of scholarship.

Diploma obtained:

Brazil has not reached an agreement with any country on automatic revalidation of advanced diplomas. 

Before returning to Brazil, you must prove your diploma from the foreign country where you studied. 

This process basically involves asking the government of that country to examine your diploma and give an opinion to make sure that it is indeed authentic.

By João Antonnio, Guilherme Kramer