M.Des Course Abroad: Best Country for Young Communication Design Graduate?

Ans: Design programs have a bright future especially for the bright ones like your son. And IIITDM Jabalpur is well known and ranks pretty well in the NIRF listing with good placements. He needs to build a strong portfolio of of his design projects, especially those done during internships to show case his creativity. Today Design graduates are in big demand in almost all large to medium sized companies dealing with web design, digital marketing and IT companies engaged in designing compelling grphical user interface. You son can am sure is in touch with the placement coordinator. He should connect with them for possible openings. For his post graduate studies he can look at the best design schools in Europe and North America and get details of admission process, curriculum, fees and start applying.

Ans: Good to hear about your Son's work as a process engineer in a design firm. He would do well explore opportunities in Design within his firm. He will do well to pick one of his seniors to be his mentor. His seniors would also be the best people to guide him on what new skills can he gain by following several online programs.

Ans: Hello Rupinder,

First and foremost, thank you for contacting us. If your son is passionate about developing applications, studying abroad can be a great way for him to advance his education and acquire international exposure in the computer science field. Since he is currently in the final year of his Bachelor’s degree, he may be considering pursuing a one-year Master's course to further specialize in this field. Mentioned below are some courses that your son could opt for:

1. Master's in Information Technology: With an emphasis on app and mobile development, certain colleges provide specialized pathways within their IT programs.

2. Master's in Mobile App Development: A specialized course in creating mobile applications, these programs are offered by a number of universities worldwide, including universities in the UK, Europe, the USA, Australia, and Canada.

3. Master's in Computer Science: This being a flexible choice, it enables your son to focus on app development within the wider field of computer science. Within their computer science programs, a variety of specializations are offered by several universities.

4. Master's in Software Engineering: A rather comprehensive course encompassing both, software and app development, and offered by leading universities globally, the Master's in Software Engineering provides a solid base in software engineering practices and principles.

Your son should research and decide on a program that best matches his hobbies and career objectives.

Outstanding programs in computer science are offered by the below mentioned prominent international universities:

• The UK: University College London, University of Cambridge, Imperial College London, and University of Oxford.

• Australia: University of Melbourne, University of New South Wales, Australian National University, and University of Sydney.

• The USA: University of California, Berkeley, Stanford University, University of Washington, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and Carnegie Mellon University.

• Europe: Technical University of Munich (Germany), University of Edinburgh (UK), and ETH Zurich (Switzerland).

• Canada: University of British Columbia, McGill University, University of Toronto, and University of Waterloo.

Visit the official websites of each of these universities for accurate details pertaining to the courses offered and the admission prerequisites, as varying programs and specialties may be offered by each university.

Moreover, when selecting a foreign university, your son should take into account the living expenses, location, scholarship possibilities, and internships or co-op programs available. As admission standards and requirements can differ between universities and countries, your son should start applying ahead of time.

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Ans: Some of the recommended colleges/institutes: Unitedworld Institute of Design (UID), Karnavati University – Gandhinagar
Indian School of Design and Innovation (ISDI) – Mumbai | MIT Institute of Design – Pune | Pearl Academy – Multiple Campuses
Srishti Manipal Institute of Art, Design and Technology – Bengaluru | Symbiosis Institute of Design (SID) – Pune | Indian Institute of Art and Design (IIAD) – New Delhi | World University of Design (WUD) – Sonipat | D J Academy of Design – Coimbatore | Anant National University – Ahmedabad

However, when selecting a college, consider factors such as curriculum relevance, faculty expertise, infrastructure, industry connections, and placement records. Visiting official college websites and reaching out to current students or alumni can provide deeper insights into each program's offerings and campus life. All the Best for your Prosperous Future.

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