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Hi,

I have this career doubt wandering over my mind from a long time and even after a lot of research, I don't know which way to go.

I will take GMAT in January, expecting a score between 650 and 700.
I have 8 months of work experience as a Software Developer.
CGPA: 7.5
IELTS: Not yet given.
German skills: Beginner

After working as a software engineer, I realised, I don't want to work in a pure technical field, hence why I decided for these 2 courses which are semi-technical semi-business, Therefore I decided to prepare for GMAT.

So, I am confused between these 2 courses/countries.
Msba(Ms in business Analytics) from USA or MiM from Europe/Ireland(Germany/France/Netherlands)

I am really confused which course/country to apply to, I intend to stay in the country I apply, for a long period, and I will seek for PR(Permanent Residence) and a great ROI.
Which course is more valuable and will be better to pursue in terms of everything and which country should one go to in this current scenario.
In USA, you get 3 years OPT extension after 2 years degree while in Europe there is 1 year extension to find a job.
I don't know which will be a safe bet for me with so much investment of time+money and which is right for me.
I am so afraid to make a career mistake because this a Masters degree and I don't want to invite any financial pressure on me being unable to find a job later in the country I go to.
Please help me with this. Thanks.
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Are you positive about the three years here, this is being debated and legislated as we speak? The last time I checked. I do know in Canada you have 3 years out right and I think that might be a better way to go to be honest for you, since you kind of have slim odds of getting into a top ten or top 15 school with less than a 700 GMAT. I would encourage you to google OPT ... Trump is trying to mess with that or did... I know that one year is definite but I'm not sure if it's still 3 years.

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Are you positive about the three years here, this is being debated and legislated as we speak? The last time I checked. I do know in Canada you have 3 years out right and I think that might be a better way to go to be honest for you, since you kind of have slim odds of getting into a top ten or top 15 school with less than a 700 GMAT. I would encourage you to google OPT ... Trump is trying to mess with that or did... I know that one year is definite but I'm not sure if it's still 3 years.

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Thank you for the response.
Yes, I do read about that, it will get more stringent.
But Canada, from what I hear, is good if you want to move in direction of Ms in CS.
Not heard much great value for Ms in BA or MiM from Canada.

Please correct me if I'm wrong and I'm open to other inputs.
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Are you positive about the three years here, this is being debated and legislated as we speak? The last time I checked. I do know in Canada you have 3 years out right and I think that might be a better way to go to be honest for you, since you kind of have slim odds of getting into a top ten or top 15 school with less than a 700 GMAT. I would encourage you to google OPT ... Trump is trying to mess with that or did... I know that one year is definite but I'm not sure if it's still 3 years.

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Thank you for the response.
Yes, I do read about that, it will get more stringent.
But Canada, from what I hear, is good if you want to move in direction of Ms in CS.
Not heard much great value for Ms in BA or MiM from Canada.

Please correct me if I'm wrong and I'm open to other inputs.
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What I'm saying is if your ability to work in North America is restricted to one year as opposed to 3 years then you should probably calculate your return on investment a bit differently. Check out the MIM programs at Toronto Rotman and Ivy both in Toronto. Maybe UBC in Vancouver.

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Are you positive about the three years here, this is being debated and legislated as we speak? The last time I checked. I do know in Canada you have 3 years out right and I think that might be a better way to go to be honest for you, since you kind of have slim odds of getting into a top ten or top 15 school with less than a 700 GMAT. I would encourage you to google OPT ... Trump is trying to mess with that or did... I know that one year is definite but I'm not sure if it's still 3 years.

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Thank you for the response.
Yes, I do read about that, it will get more stringent.
But Canada, from what I hear, is good if you want to move in direction of Ms in CS.
Not heard much great value for Ms in BA or MiM from Canada.

Please correct me if I'm wrong and I'm open to other inputs.
Thanks.
What I'm saying is if your ability to work in North America is restricted to one year as opposed to 3 years then you should probably calculate your return on investment a bit differently. Check out the MIM programs at Toronto Rotman and Ivy both in Toronto. Maybe UBC in Vancouver.

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Thanks and I got what you meant.
Okay, will check but what are the statistics of students who pursue MiM from Canada regarding Jobs, Salary, Opportunities and everything.
If you know about it, please let me know.
Thanks.