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Re:Master’s degrees are the second biggest scam in higher ed... by chrisseaton on Saturday July 17, 2021 @10:19AM (#27865944)
> As in opening a business after passes these classes.

Where do you need a degree to open a business?

Re:Master’s degrees are the second biggest scam in higher ed... by UK-Al05 on Saturday July 17, 2021 @10:24AM (#27865987)
Lots of professions and trades require a qualification or license to practice.

So getting these qualifications are required for reskilling.

Re:Master’s degrees are the second biggest scam in higher ed... by chrisseaton on Saturday July 17, 2021 @10:40AM (#27866107)
Right so the employees providing the actual services may need qualifications. The person opening the business doesn't. I've never seen anywhere where opening a business needs a degree or qualification.
Re:Master’s degrees are the second biggest scam in higher ed... by ipaddr on Saturday July 17, 2021 @01:49PM (#27867472)
Dentist, vet clinic, lawyer are three.

Daycare center, hairstyling and financial advisor are others that require qualifications / lic

Re:Master’s degrees are the second biggest scam in higher ed... by chrisseaton on Saturday July 17, 2021 @03:10PM (#27868035)
> Dentist, vet clinic, lawyer are three.

People aren't learning these professions at folk high school are they?

Re:Master’s degrees are the second biggest scam in higher ed... by UK-Al05 on Saturday July 17, 2021 @03:58PM (#27868334)
That's the point. Most people want adult education so they have comfortable lives. Learning about history is a luxury pursuit really for people who are already comfortable and have spare time.

So you really need education that leads to recognised qualifications.

Re:Master’s degrees are the second biggest scam in higher ed... by UK-Al05 on Saturday July 17, 2021 @10:53AM (#27866191)
Yes, because tons of people have the capital to open business and hire employees.

Reality is most people wanting to retrain are going to do it as a single person business as a plumber, hair dresser or similar.

Re:Master’s degrees are the second biggest scam in higher ed... by kingofpandora on Saturday July 17, 2021 @11:32AM (#27866476)
Going and getting a degree isn't a good way of raising capital.
Re:Master’s degrees are the second biggest scam in higher ed... by UK-Al05 on Saturday July 17, 2021 @11:33AM (#27866486)
I never said it was. It's potentially good way of getting a well paid job though.