MBA or management course (2 yrs) can help in 3 yr PGWP in Canada and later for PR?

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Posted May 22, 2020 12:53

Hi There,
I have 9 years of IT experience and planning for Canada for study. Below is my plan-

1. Apply for 2 year MBA/management course in IT/consulting/operations/project management ( mostly blended -online and offline as i have 1 yr old baby so not looking for full time course.)
2. Apply for PGWP which i assume if the course is of 2 years, i will get a 3 yr PGWP.
3. This will help me in applying Canada PR through Canadian experience class.Already have a Express entry profile but CRS is too low hence thinking for education pathway to Canada.

Most of the executive MBA or professional MBA are blended or part time programs , so either they are of just 1 year or part time MBA are of 3 years (too long). Moreover not sure if part time MBAs are eligible for PGWP?

Please shed some light on selection of appropriate course which will also boost my career.

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Razors Edg...

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Posted May 25, 2020 15:33

No, those who graduated from part-time or online programs would not be eligible to apply for a post-study work visa.

You will need to have studied at least 8 months on a full-time basis.

[Edited by Razors Edge on May 25, 2020]

No, those who graduated from part-time or online programs would not be eligible to apply for a post-study work visa.<div><br></div><div><br></div><div>You will need to have studied at least 8 months on a full-time basis. </div>

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Posted May 25, 2020 17:16

No, those who graduated from part-time or online programs would not be eligible to apply for a post-study work visa.

You will need to have studied at least 8 months on a full-time basis.

Thanks. What about blended courses- few classes on campus and few online? Or any university courses which are lineant in terms of attendance so i can take care of my baby as well as manage my academics

[quote]No, those who graduated from part-time or online programs would not be eligible to apply for a post-study work visa.<div><br></div><div><br></div><div>You will need to have studied at least 8 months on a full-time basis. </div> [/quote]<div><br></div><div>Thanks. What  about  blended courses- few classes on campus  and  few online? Or any university  courses which are  lineant  in terms of attendance so i can take  care of my baby as well as manage my academics<br></div>

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Duncan

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Posted May 25, 2020 17:40

You will need to ask an expert. I read this: "If you want to improve your rank in the Express Entry pool for immigration purposes [...] If you went to school in Canada, you can get points for a certificate, diploma or degree from a Canadian:secondary institution (high school) orpost-secondary institution"The words "in Canada" suggests to me that these points are for people who have been in Canada when they took the qualification. So, I think an online course or blended course would help. I imagine there might be more points for more valuable qualification.

You will need to ask an expert. I read this: "<span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: "Noto Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 20px;">If you want to improve your</span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: "Noto Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 20px;"> </span><a href="https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/eligibility/criteria-comprehensive-ranking-system/grid.html" style="font-family: "Noto Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 20px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(120, 52, 188); text-decoration-line: underline;">rank in the Express Entry pool</a><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: "Noto Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 20px;"> </span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: "Noto Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 700;">for immigration purposes [...] </span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: "Noto Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 20px;">If you went to school in Canada, you can get points for a certificate, diploma or degree from a Canadian:</span><ul style="margin-bottom: 11.5px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: "Noto Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 20px;"><li></li><ul><li>secondary institution (high school) or</li><li>post-secondary institution"</li></ul></ul><div><font color="#333333" face="Noto Sans, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 20px;">The words "in Canada" suggests to me that these points are for people who have been in Canada when they took the qualification. So, I think an online course or blended course would help. I imagine there might be more points for more valuable qualification. </span></font></div>

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Razors Edg...

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Posted May 26, 2020 15:13

Potentially. But I am not sure a student visa would be awarded to somebody pursuing a blended or online program.

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Razors Edg...

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Posted May 26, 2020 15:15

However, it looks like they are changing the rules for the post-study work visa:
https://www.cicnews.com/2020/05/canada-announces-major-study-and-work-visa-change-for-fall-2020-0514355.html

"International students will be able to enrol in online courses while abroad this fall and still be eligible for a Post-Graduation Work Permit after moving to Canada."

[Edited by Razors Edge on May 26, 2020]

However, it looks like they are changing the rules for the post-study work visa:<div><br></div><div>https://www.cicnews.com/2020/05/canada-announces-major-study-and-work-visa-change-for-fall-2020-0514355.html<br></div><div><br></div><div>"<span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 65, 106); color: rgb(0, 65, 106); font-family: UbuntuRegular, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">International students will be able to enrol in online courses while abroad this fall and still be eligible for a Post-Graduation Work Permit after moving to Canada."</span></div>

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