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Hi Priyanka, I hope you are going great!! Tbh, I came across your channel today morning and I’m grateful to god. Thank you so so much for sharing these detail. I’m planing to come to Aus( Perth/ Canberra) for masters in Applied finance. What do you think about it? I mean accounting is there in SOL list and I’m planning to do my CPA too. Please let me know what are your views about this.
Hi Jui, thank you so much for your sweet words! I’m really glad you found my channel and that the content resonated with you. Pursuing a master’s in Applied Finance in Australia, especially in cities like Perth or Canberra, sounds like a solid plan, particularly with accounting being on the Skilled Occupation List. This aligns well with your intention to pursue CPA, which is highly regarded and can open many doors for you in the finance and accounting sectors. Both Perth and Canberra offer great environments for students, with strong support for international students and growing job markets. I personally moved from Melbourne to Canberra FOR THIS SAME REASON. Completing a CPA in addition to your master’s degree will definitely boost your prospects, as it’s recognized across Australia and highly valued by employers. But I would suggest speaking to people from your background or Finance background on LinkedIn, find people who studied in Australia and ask them their journey to know the ground reality and job market. If you’re passionate about finance and accounting, I think this path could provide excellent opportunities for both your career and long-term settlement in Australia. It’s always good to stay updated on the SOL and any changes in visa regulations, but with your plan, you’re definitely on the right track. Hope this helps! Wishing you all the best with your studies and future plans!
Perth can be a good choice for a Master’s in IT, especially if you’re looking for a lower cost of living and a more relaxed lifestyle. While it doesn’t have the same level of IT opportunities as Sydney or Melbourne, the job market is growing, and the demand for tech professionals is rising in areas like mining and healthcare. Plus, studying in Perth can give you extra points for Permanent Residency.
HEY. LOVED HOW YOUR VIDEO WAS SO INFORMATIVE ESPECIALLY FOR THE STUDENTS LIKE ME WHO JUST BEGAN HUNTING FOR UNI IN AUSTRALIA. SO I WANT A LITTLE SUGGESTION REGARDING THE COURSE WHICH SHOULD I CHOOSE FOR MASTERS EITHER BUSINESS ANALYTICS OR COMMERCE. IM GRADUATED IN BBA SO WOULD U SUGGEST ME WHICH COURSE HAS MORE SCOPE.
Hi Radhika, thanks for reaching out. I am so glad you found it helpful. Ok so to answer your question, I would say you need to understand what do you actually want to do. Where does your interest lie? And frankly, I wish someone had told this to me when I was planning to come here. Sit with yourself and ask or write down that what is it that you actually want to do and where do you see yourself in the next 5 years? If you dream of being a senior business analyst at a great firm, and really enjoy working on Excel and Power BI and also enjoy networking and communicating, go for business analytics. And I am not entirely sure of what scope is after commerce since I did not pursue that but I do feel that commerce is a huge field. You need to narrow it down to become a master at something. Like what exactly in commerce? Its important to have a specific knowledge about something rather than having a lot of knowledge about something generic. If your interest lies in something in commerce, I recommend googling about scope of commerce in Australia and what exactly job opportunities are there after your masters. Look at indeed, seek, linkedin and check the job postings and requirements. And also think of other things that interest you the most. Teaching has a huge scope in Australia too. See what you love doing. I hope this makes sense. Happy for you to ask anything else if its unclear.
@@radhikasinghal3396 it wouldn’t be as tough. Its mostly power BI and Excel but as I said and your communication and networking skills really help too.
Hello, Priyanka as I was also planning to pursue master's in business analytics as well, I was curious about the skills you primarily utilize at work. For instance, in Excel and PowerBI, which feature in each of them do you use the most? I wanted to know this so that I can stress and practice more on these topics. And because I have four to five months till the start of my course, could you recommend any good courses(names) that I can do?
Hi Aditya, thanks for reaching out. I particularly use excel high level formulas (you can do a udemy or courser course on high level Excel), also use xlookups etc. PowerBI is mostly building a dashboard from scratch using power query etc. So I suggest doing an in-depth advanced course on both. Having specific knowledge is very important I have realised. Also, there's never one particular feature. Its an amalgamation of pivot tables, high level formulas, (which I sometimes have to TH-cam or google to understand, even till now) power query, dashboard building for which you also need to be good at visualisations and creativity. I also recently had an exact same question on my recent video and here's the reply I gave him - I would say first up, think about what parts of business analytics really get you excited. Where do you see yourself in five years? If you dream of being a senior business analyst at a great firm, beefing up your Excel and Power BI skills is a good move. May be you can try out some real-world projects on Fiverr or Upwork to get some practical experience with actual datasets. This hands-on work isn’t just great for getting better at these tools-it’ll also give you cool stuff to talk about in job interviews confidently. I use Excel and Power BI every day in my current job as a business analyst, and they are absolute game-changers so make sure you know all the formulas, power query etc. Become a master at building dashboards and everything around PowerBI. (COURSERA, UDEMY - ADVANCED EXCEL AND POWERBI Courses. Look for courses where they have taught with real life data sets and then apply those by taking up work on fiverr or upwork, literally working for free I suggest) And I would also say that don’t forget about your communication skills. They’re super important because it’s not just about the numbers-it’s about how you explain them and your data story. If you’re leaning more towards the technical side, diving into SQL, Python, and R is the way to go. They’re key for any serious data analysis and can really set you apart in tech-heavy roles. I wasn't taught these in my degree and never had interest on the technical side. One big piece of advice: make sure you enjoy what you’re doing. It’s the best way to avoid burnout and really love your work. While it’s great to have a packed resume with skills and projects from back home, a resume usually gets a quick look-over, less than 30 secs. So, your real superpower will be your ability to connect with people, network, and communicate what makes you special and unique. I have realised this after working at KPMG for almost 3 years now. Also since you have time, reflect on what you actually love to do. I suggest you both should connect too. Check out my latest video's pinned comment and may be get in touch with him. :)
Another concern I had was regarding the job interviews: essentially, since you'll be a fresh graduate after completing your master's, what do employers expect from you and ask you? Is it mandatory that you need to have specific technical skills like Python or R and sql? Wanted to know this since I am not a big fan of coding and stuff!
As mentioned in my reply above, you have to decide which jobs you want to apply for - business analyst (Excel, Power BI) or technical analyst (SQL, Python, R). You dont need to know all the tools. Learn two to three tools properly, inside out and you'll be good. As a fresher, they understand and do not expect a lot from you. They give you a year to learn. Another video coming up shortly for resumes, interviews, full-time and part-time jobs which should give you a lot of perspective.
Haha Hiii! Thanks a ton for loving my videos! 😊 About the spiders and snakes, don’t worry too much. While Australia does have some unique wildlife, it’s pretty rare to see them in apartments, especially in the cities. Just keep your place clean and use screens on windows to stay safe. Australia is a wonderful place to live! 🕷️
Hey... I am also planning to study master in business analyst at Deakin university in next year what's your thought to take up this course and what's the future scope for this course?
Hello, thanks for reaching out. I liked the course, it had a lot of practical classes, which prepared me for jobs and workplace. It was informative and you get to build lots of references in the uni because the faculty is very friendly. Future scope would be jobs as a business analyst or data analyst and these days I do see a lot of vacancies. Companies do require analysts so hopefully the demand continues to grow.
What course are you coming for? Chances of PR depends on a lot of factors - course you do, is it a required skill here, are you willing to move to regional if needed, how soon you land a full time job, how proactive you are with your approach.
Hi Sourav, thanks for reaching out. Looks like it is in demand. I found that It is currently one of the faster growing of the regulated professions, with growth particularly strong in the past two years. But I highly recommend going to a registered agent who can tell you properly about its scope. Make sure you read reviews of the agents.
Hi Bhavesh, thanks for reaching out. I did some research and as per that I think a Master’s in Finance has great scope in Australia. Specially in the major cities like Sydney and Melbourne as they are financial hubs with firms like Macquarie, UBS, and Deloitte offering roles in investment banking, financial analysis, and private equity. I checked a few job portals and found jobs in these firms under both IB & PE. And I think it'll also help with Permanent Residency since finance-related occupations are on the skilled migration list. I think making sure that you land an internship, do lots of networking in uni, and also may be additional certifications like CFA can boost your job prospects. Does that make sense?
@@priyanka_saluja Thank you so much for the details it really helped to gain a prespective would surely appreciate the effort. Yes it makes sense about the shared information would surely look over the details :)
Hello Aaryan, thanks for reaching out. I think this depends from case to case. If you have a good budget, I would say bachelors since its expensive but opens up a lot more opportunities as doing your bachelors builds your foundation. But if you have low budget, Masters works just fine too as you would have more life experience so you can find part time jobs easily.
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Hi Priyanka,
I hope you are going great!!
Tbh, I came across your channel today morning and I’m grateful to god.
Thank you so so much for sharing these detail.
I’m planing to come to Aus( Perth/ Canberra) for masters in Applied finance. What do you think about it?
I mean accounting is there in SOL list and I’m planning to do my CPA too.
Please let me know what are your views about this.
Hi Jui, thank you so much for your sweet words! I’m really glad you found my channel and that the content resonated with you.
Pursuing a master’s in Applied Finance in Australia, especially in cities like Perth or Canberra, sounds like a solid plan, particularly with accounting being on the Skilled Occupation List. This aligns well with your intention to pursue CPA, which is highly regarded and can open many doors for you in the finance and accounting sectors.
Both Perth and Canberra offer great environments for students, with strong support for international students and growing job markets. I personally moved from Melbourne to Canberra FOR THIS SAME REASON. Completing a CPA in addition to your master’s degree will definitely boost your prospects, as it’s recognized across Australia and highly valued by employers. But I would suggest speaking to people from your background or Finance background on LinkedIn, find people who studied in Australia and ask them their journey to know the ground reality and job market.
If you’re passionate about finance and accounting, I think this path could provide excellent opportunities for both your career and long-term settlement in Australia. It’s always good to stay updated on the SOL and any changes in visa regulations, but with your plan, you’re definitely on the right track.
Hope this helps!
Wishing you all the best with your studies and future plans!
Coming to Australia in this july intake
Great! Which University are you coming to?
Planning to do master in IT from perth is it a right choice ?
Perth can be a good choice for a Master’s in IT, especially if you’re looking for a lower cost of living and a more relaxed lifestyle. While it doesn’t have the same level of IT opportunities as Sydney or Melbourne, the job market is growing, and the demand for tech professionals is rising in areas like mining and healthcare. Plus, studying in Perth can give you extra points for Permanent Residency.
Hi Priyanka can you please make a video on recent visa processing by ownself and how to make GST instead of GTE?
Hi, sure.
Hey Priyanka, thanks for amazing video.
I am bit confused about ur PR journey whether it was 491 or 190?
190
Ur very beautiful and thanks for info😊
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You are nice speaker
Thanks :)
How should I decide where to come? Melbourne or regional?
I have a video coming up for this. Thanks
Is it worth to do masters in business analytics from La trobe university Melbourne? 59 pte overall with 70% in bba
Not bad but try and up your PTE score and also may be consider regional states and uni.
HEY. LOVED HOW YOUR VIDEO WAS SO INFORMATIVE ESPECIALLY FOR THE STUDENTS LIKE ME WHO JUST BEGAN HUNTING FOR UNI IN AUSTRALIA. SO I WANT A LITTLE SUGGESTION REGARDING THE COURSE WHICH SHOULD I CHOOSE FOR MASTERS EITHER BUSINESS ANALYTICS OR COMMERCE. IM GRADUATED IN BBA SO WOULD U SUGGEST ME WHICH COURSE HAS MORE SCOPE.
Hi Radhika, thanks for reaching out. I am so glad you found it helpful.
Ok so to answer your question, I would say you need to understand what do you actually want to do.
Where does your interest lie?
And frankly, I wish someone had told this to me when I was planning to come here. Sit with yourself and ask or write down that what is it that you actually want to do and where do you see yourself in the next 5 years?
If you dream of being a senior business analyst at a great firm, and really enjoy working on Excel and Power BI and also enjoy networking and communicating, go for business analytics. And I am not entirely sure of what scope is after commerce since I did not pursue that but I do feel that commerce is a huge field. You need to narrow it down to become a master at something. Like what exactly in commerce? Its important to have a specific knowledge about something rather than having a lot of knowledge about something generic.
If your interest lies in something in commerce, I recommend googling about scope of commerce in Australia and what exactly job opportunities are there after your masters. Look at indeed, seek, linkedin and check the job postings and requirements. And also think of other things that interest you the most. Teaching has a huge scope in Australia too. See what you love doing.
I hope this makes sense. Happy for you to ask anything else if its unclear.
Thank you so much for the reply. It did clear my doubts.
but as I don’t know anything starting from the basics of business analytics would it be tough for me…? if I choose it due to the job point of view
@@radhikasinghal3396 it wouldn’t be as tough. Its mostly power BI and Excel but as I said and your communication and networking skills really help too.
thank you so much for the reply.
Hello, Priyanka as I was also planning to pursue master's in business analytics as well, I was curious about the skills you primarily utilize at work. For instance, in Excel and PowerBI, which feature in each of them do you use the most? I wanted to know this so that I can stress and practice more on these topics. And because I have four to five months till the start of my course, could you recommend any good courses(names) that I can do?
Hi Aditya, thanks for reaching out. I particularly use excel high level formulas (you can do a udemy or courser course on high level Excel), also use xlookups etc. PowerBI is mostly building a dashboard from scratch using power query etc. So I suggest doing an in-depth advanced course on both. Having specific knowledge is very important I have realised. Also, there's never one particular feature. Its an amalgamation of pivot tables, high level formulas, (which I sometimes have to TH-cam or google to understand, even till now) power query, dashboard building for which you also need to be good at visualisations and creativity.
I also recently had an exact same question on my recent video and here's the reply I gave him -
I would say first up, think about what parts of business analytics really get you excited. Where do you see yourself in five years? If you dream of being a senior business analyst at a great firm, beefing up your Excel and Power BI skills is a good move. May be you can try out some real-world projects on Fiverr or Upwork to get some practical experience with actual datasets. This hands-on work isn’t just great for getting better at these tools-it’ll also give you cool stuff to talk about in job interviews confidently. I use Excel and Power BI every day in my current job as a business analyst, and they are absolute game-changers so make sure you know all the formulas, power query etc. Become a master at building dashboards and everything around PowerBI. (COURSERA, UDEMY - ADVANCED EXCEL AND POWERBI Courses. Look for courses where they have taught with real life data sets and then apply those by taking up work on fiverr or upwork, literally working for free I suggest)
And I would also say that don’t forget about your communication skills. They’re super important because it’s not just about the numbers-it’s about how you explain them and your data story.
If you’re leaning more towards the technical side, diving into SQL, Python, and R is the way to go. They’re key for any serious data analysis and can really set you apart in tech-heavy roles. I wasn't taught these in my degree and never had interest on the technical side.
One big piece of advice: make sure you enjoy what you’re doing. It’s the best way to avoid burnout and really love your work. While it’s great to have a packed resume with skills and projects from back home, a resume usually gets a quick look-over, less than 30 secs. So, your real superpower will be your ability to connect with people, network, and communicate what makes you special and unique. I have realised this after working at KPMG for almost 3 years now. Also since you have time, reflect on what you actually love to do.
I suggest you both should connect too. Check out my latest video's pinned comment and may be get in touch with him. :)
@@priyanka_saluja Thank you so much, and yeah, I'll connect with him.
Another concern I had was regarding the job interviews: essentially, since you'll be a fresh graduate after completing your master's, what do employers expect from you and ask you? Is it mandatory that you need to have specific technical skills like Python or R and sql? Wanted to know this since I am not a big fan of coding and stuff!
As mentioned in my reply above, you have to decide which jobs you want to apply for - business analyst (Excel, Power BI) or technical analyst (SQL, Python, R). You dont need to know all the tools. Learn two to three tools properly, inside out and you'll be good.
As a fresher, they understand and do not expect a lot from you. They give you a year to learn. Another video coming up shortly for resumes, interviews, full-time and part-time jobs which should give you a lot of perspective.
@@priyanka_saluja Thanks a lot! I’m really looking forward to watching more of your awesome TH-cam videos about living in Australia.
Hiiii!!! I love ur vids alottt but sm of my friends are saying that there are lot of big spiders and snakes in Australia apartments😭😭 is it true???
Haha Hiii! Thanks a ton for loving my videos! 😊
About the spiders and snakes, don’t worry too much. While Australia does have some unique wildlife, it’s pretty rare to see them in apartments, especially in the cities. Just keep your place clean and use screens on windows to stay safe.
Australia is a wonderful place to live! 🕷️
Business analysts and marketing specialists which one is more related masters of business ( i intend doing my masters in Australia)
Hi there :) I would say business analytics is more related to masters of business and in demand.
Hey... I am also planning to study master in business analyst at Deakin university in next year what's your thought to take up this course and what's the future scope for this course?
Hello, thanks for reaching out. I liked the course, it had a lot of practical classes, which prepared me for jobs and workplace. It was informative and you get to build lots of references in the uni because the faculty is very friendly.
Future scope would be jobs as a business analyst or data analyst and these days I do see a lot of vacancies. Companies do require analysts so hopefully the demand continues to grow.
Coming to Melbourne in this July intake, what are my chances of getting PR
What course are you coming for? Chances of PR depends on a lot of factors - course you do, is it a required skill here, are you willing to move to regional if needed, how soon you land a full time job, how proactive you are with your approach.
@@priyanka_saluja I intend to study engineering mgt though. Congrats on getting your PR!!
@@isaacarinze6289 Cool all the best!!🫶🏻
Hi, can you tell the pr scope for master degree in Physiotherapy???
Hi Sourav, thanks for reaching out. Looks like it is in demand. I found that It is currently one of the faster growing of the regulated professions, with growth particularly strong in the past two years.
But I highly recommend going to a registered agent who can tell you properly about its scope. Make sure you read reviews of the agents.
@@priyanka_saluja thank you for the reply
Are you planning to study in Australia? What's the one major doubt you have?
Planning for Masters in finance 2025 feb intake what's the ground reality for it also are there job opportunities for IB or PE
Could you please state is it worth doing masters in finance or no
Hi Bhavesh, thanks for reaching out.
I did some research and as per that I think a Master’s in Finance has great scope in Australia. Specially in the major cities like Sydney and Melbourne as they are financial hubs with firms like Macquarie, UBS, and Deloitte offering roles in investment banking, financial analysis, and private equity. I checked a few job portals and found jobs in these firms under both IB & PE.
And I think it'll also help with Permanent Residency since finance-related occupations are on the skilled migration list. I think making sure that you land an internship, do lots of networking in uni, and also may be additional certifications like CFA can boost your job prospects. Does that make sense?
@@priyanka_saluja Thank you so much for the details it really helped to gain a prespective would surely appreciate the effort. Yes it makes sense about the shared information would surely look over the details :)
@@bhaveshhiremath5857 ok great. All the best for your journey and let me know if I can help with anything else 🙌🏻
Is Australia more suitable for bachelors or masters? (or both)
Hello Aaryan, thanks for reaching out. I think this depends from case to case.
If you have a good budget, I would say bachelors since its expensive but opens up a lot more opportunities as doing your bachelors builds your foundation.
But if you have low budget, Masters works just fine too as you would have more life experience so you can find part time jobs easily.
Hey Priyanka, thanks for amazing video.
I am bit confused about ur PR journey whether it was 491 or 190?
Hi, thanks for reaching out. Its 190 :)