CONTINUE STUDYING WHILE SEEKING JOB
I am a graduate student in computer science at a university in Oregon, US, on the verge of graduating. But I have developed interest in computer engineering and have decided to pursue another Masters in ECE. I was wondering about the credibility of my decision. I want to get a job in computer engineering field. Am I taking the right decision? Also would pursuing MS in ECE be difficult for a non-ECE average student. - SAVI

Since you have just completed an MS in CS, I don't think you should have too much difficulty doing an MS in ECE. However, you should look over the courses you will be taking in the school's calendar and make sure. I think one option you have overlooked is getting a job with your MS in CS and then while working, pursuing an MS in ECE. Many employers will reimburse your expenses if you take courses in a discipline related to your work. This is a taxable benefit, but could help you get your MS ECE with essentially no cost to you. What specifically attracted you to ECE that you did not find in CS? You might consider just taking those courses that interest you and then looking for an appropriate job instead of doing the whole Masters in ECE. One thing in your favor is that there is not much hiring going on, so if you can't find a job, an MS in ECE should keep you busy until the job market picks up again.

OPPORTUNITIES IN ACCOUNTANCY
A friend of mine has completed her Chartered Accountancy following a B.Com degree in India. She is expected to come to the U.S. on a H4 visa. What are the requirements for this person to be able to practice as a CPA in the U.S.? Will her B.Com degree be sufficient to practice as a CPA, once she clears the CPA exams? What is the employment scope once she completes the requirements? What kind of institutions can she be employed in? - Helen

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