Episode 203: From Master’s to DBA | CPT, Career Growth & the International Student Journey

What comes after your master’s degree? For international students, the next step can involve much more than choosing another degree. It can mean thinking about your career, gaining professional experience, planning your next five years, and figuring out how education fits into the bigger picture. In Episode 203 of EDU Connect With Us, Theo Francocci continues his conversation with Dr. Huiyu Qian about the DBA and how it can fit into the journey of international students who want to keep learning while building their careers. In Part 3 of 4, we discuss: 🎓 Why a DBA can be a next step after an MS or MBA 💼 How working and studying can connect academic learning with real world experience 📚 How CPT fits into the DBA experience 🧭 Why international students should think strategically about their five year career plan 🚀 Different ways to approach career advancement, from promotions to changing fields 🤝 How students, universities, and career support teams can work together 💡 How CareerConnect can support students with resumes, interviews, networking, and job opportunities The conversation also highlights an important idea: a doctoral degree is not just about earning another credential. It can be part of a larger career strategy that connects education, professional experience, and long term goals. 🎙️ Host: Theo Francocci 🎓 Special Guest: Dr. Huiyu Qian 📌 Episode 203 | Part 3 of 4 Stay tuned for Part 4 of the conversation. Learn more about EduConnect USA: https://www.educonnectusa.com/ #EduConnectWithUs #DBA #InternationalStudents #CareerGrowth #CPT