Is the bachelor's important when one has a master's degree?

[Tosh5457]

Do the employers care about the bachelor? For example if two persons, one with applied mathematics bachelor's and other with physics bachelor's, both have the same master's, can they get the same jobs?

I'm asking this because people with bachelor's in applied mathematics usually get hired for jobs in banks (in Portugal), and I don't know if both a physicist and applied mathematician, even with the same master's, have equal chances of getting a job in banks.

 

[FAlonso]

Bachelors doesn't matter after some years of work even if you do not have masters.

 

[Tosh5457]

Bachelors doesn't matter after some years of work even if you do not have masters.

Thanks for the reply, it seems that almost nobody checks this section anymore...

I'm planning to get a master's degree after I get bachelor's, so would the bachelor count for anything?

 

[Hobin]

In all seriousness, it depends.

If you get a bachelor's degree in physics, and the proceed to getting your master's in the same field (yes, physics), it would be incredibly redundant (not to mention making you look somewhat stupid) to put both 'BSc Physics' and 'MSc Physics' on your CV.

Should you have a bachelor's degree in physics, and then proceed to get a master's in math, it MIGHT be good to mention both. Let's say you want to work at a firm that specializes in robotics. Having a master's in mathematics is good, but if you can show that you have knowledge of physics as well (i.e. a bachelor's degree), that's even better. I think.

 

[Matrix0]

I can say that while a bachelor's degree may not be as important as a master's degree, it can still hold value in certain industries and job markets. Employers may consider a bachelor's degree as a baseline qualification for certain roles, and having a master's degree in addition to a bachelor's may give a candidate a competitive edge.

In terms of the specific example given, it is possible that both a physicist and an applied mathematician with the same master's degree could be considered for the same job in a bank. However, it ultimately depends on the specific job requirements and the skills and experience of the candidates. It is also important to note that a person's degree does not solely determine their qualifications for a job – their skills, experience, and overall fit for the role are also taken into consideration by employers.

Additionally, it is important to keep in mind that job opportunities and requirements may vary between different countries and industries. Therefore, it is not accurate to make generalizations about the job market based on one specific example.

In conclusion, while a master's degree may hold more weight in the eyes of employers, a bachelor's degree can still be valuable and may open up more job opportunities. Ultimately, a combination of education, skills, and experience is what employers are looking for in a candidate.