A mechanical engineering graduate with 5 years of maintenance-related work experience (in India and the UAE) asked for course suggestions related to their field for studying in Canada.
What the thread suggested:- With relevant work experience and a bachelor's degree, a master's program was recommended over a college diploma. A member argued that many universities accept candidates with this kind of relevant experience, and that going for a college-level program instead can actually reduce visa approval chances by looking like a step down from your qualifications.
- Research specific universities and programs that match your maintenance/engineering background rather than picking a generic course — the advice was general (research a few good universities) rather than naming specific institutions with justification.
The practical takeaway: candidates with solid work experience and a relevant bachelor's degree are generally better positioned applying for a master's program than a lower-level diploma, since program level mismatches with your background can hurt visa approval chances.