Diana J M

Review of Magister JFT | Juribes

I was excited about applying to Tilburg University...

I was excited about applying to Tilburg University, considering they offer interesting study programs and they claim to focus not only on knowledge but also shaping character and soft skills. I visited the University and was also impressed by the location, aesthetics of the buildings and the surroundings. However all of this became confronted with the fact that my skills, education to date etc as a mature student was considered insufficient to be eligible for the Master's program directly but rather it was suggested that I participate in a preparatory 6 month course first. I find it difficult to understand, considering I already have a Master's degree, plus 14 years of professional experience in highly prestigious organisations. Their justification of their decision was my subjective responses to their questionnaire about knowledge of some statistical concepts. I would understand if it was backed up by formal entry examination that would show the actual level of my knowledge of these concepts. It is of a huge dissonance for me how this decision has been made and in that case who is worthy to study for the Master's Degree immediately, without the preparatory 6-month course first if a person with one Master's Degree and 14 years of professional work experience isn't.