LONDON, D.C., OR VIETNAM?

[melimx]

I NEED ADIVCE PLEASE!

I have 2 great school options, GWU- ELLIOT SCHOOL, MA Development Studies (2 year program) or SOAS in London for MSc Development Studies (1 year program), but a recent work opportunity has come in Vietnam. I can defer the D.C. option, or go straight through with SOAS, but lose out on the Vietnam opportunity.

Should I risk the deferral and move to Vietnam?

How important is a MA when you're in your mid-to-late 20s? Is an executive level program an option I should consider instead, down the line?