I wish to change my career from Software Engg to Architecture/Interior Design. Is this a right decision?Any short term courses in Bangalore?

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Hi Anu, Switching careers is not advisable, specially when you have been associated in this industry since past 3 years. If the student is interested in taking his career forward, eligibility for postgraduate programmes will be on the basis of a bachelor's degree in (B.E/B.Tech) or any other equivalent branches of engineering. The duration for this course is two years. However, you can pursue some technical courses in Design like CADD Other courses: Diploma in Architecture Engineering Diploma in Architecture Assistantship Bachelor of Engineering in Architecture Engineering Bachelor of Technology in Architecture Engineering Master of Technology in Architecture Engineering Master of Technology in Town & Country Planning Master of Philosophy in Architecture Engineering Found this useful? Click on thumbs up or mark it as best.

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