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"The following information discusses Master's Degrees in general. Not all schools will offer all of the different types of master's degrees. Please use the navigation menu and click on the link of the school in order to see which specific programs they have."General InformationA master's degree is an academic degree usually awarded for completion of a postgraduate or graduate course of one to three years in duration. In the United Kingdom it is sometimes awarded for an undergraduate course whose final year consists of higher-level courses and a major research project. In the recent standardized European system of higher education diplomas, it corresponds to a two-year graduate program to be entered after three years of undergraduate studies and in preparation for either high-qualification employment or for doctoral studies.Types of Masters Degrees
MA, MS
The Master of Arts (Magister Artium) and Master of Science (Magister Scientiae) degrees are the basic type in most subjects and may be entirely course-based, entirely research-based or a mixture. The master's degree is intermediate between a bachelor's degree and a doctorate. In some fields or graduate programs, one customarily earns a master's before a doctorate; in others, work on a doctorate begins immediately after the bachelor's degree. Some programs provide for a joint bachelor's and master's degree after about five years.Professional Masters Degrees
Master of Business Administration (MBA), and Master of Public Administration (MPA), are professional degrees focusing in management for the private and public sector.MASc, MEng
The Master of Engineering degree is awarded to students who have done graduate work at the masters level in the field of engineering. While in the United States, candidates in engineering are typically awarded MS degrees, in the U.K. and Canada, they are generally given MSc or MEng degrees.MEd
Master of Education degrees are similar to MA, MS, and MSc where the subject studied is education.In the United States some states license teachers with a bachelor's degree but require a master's within a set number of years as continuing education.MAT
Coursework and practica leading to a Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) degree is intended to prepare individuals for a teaching career in a specific subject of middle and/or secondary-level curricula (i.e., middle or high school). The MAT differs from the MEd degree in that the course requirements are dominated by classes in the subject area to be taught (e.g., foreign language, math, science, etc.) rather than educational theory. Work toward most MAT degrees will, however, necessarily include classes on educational theory in order to meet program and state requirements. Work toward the MAT degree may also include practica (i.e., student teaching).MFA
The Master of Fine Arts (MFA) is a two to three year terminal degree in a creative field of study such as theatre arts, creative writing, filmmaking or studio art.MPhil and MRes
A Master of Philosophy or Magister Philosophiae (MPhil) is a research degree awarded for the completion of a thesis. It is a shorter version of the Ph.D. and some universities routinely enter potential PhD students into the MPhil programme and allow them to upgrade to the full PhD programme a year or two into the course. The Master of Research degree is a more structured and organised version of the MPhil, usually designed to prepare a student for a career in research. For example, an MRes may combine individual research with periods of work placement in research establisments.Featured Programs [13, page 1 of 2]
M.S. in Electrical Engineering Degree
The Master of Science in Electrical Engineering program is designed to provide students with a technical background for analysis, design, development, operation, and research on electrical or electronic systems. The range of course offerings gives students an advanced understanding of the many aspects at work in electrical engineering today, from communications to electromagnetics to integrated...
M.S. in Electrical Engineering / Communications Track Degree
The Communications track prepares students to work on a wide variety of communications applications ranging from cell phones to the Internet. This track also provides education in the area of signal processing, which has applications in the elimination of noise from voice telecommunications, improving the sound quality of recorded music, improving the clarity of satellite photographs, and many...
M.S. in Electrical Engineering / Integrated Circuits Track Degree
The Integrated Circuits track prepares electrical engineers to work on the design and testing of the chips that pervade practically every aspect of modern life, such as cell phones, wireless car keys, and computers.
M.S. in Electrical Engineering / Microelectronics and Semiconductors Track Degree
The Microelectronics and Semiconductors track prepares students to work in the dynamic and continuously evolving field of semiconductor technology. Semiconductor engineers develop the materials and fabrication processes used to produce IC chips that lie at the heart of practically every machine.
M.S. in Engineering Management Degree
As technology and the demands of business grow more and more complex, the need for effective leadership in engineering is critical. Many engineering professionals have the skills necessary to become technical leaders in their fields, but now it is just as important to possess the management education it takes to stay ahead of the competition. The Master of Science in Engineering Management program...
M.S. in Software Engineering Degree
In the Master of Science in Software Engineering program, students become experts in the latest software development theories and the fundamental engineering principles that support progressive software design. Programs of study focus on every aspect of the software engineering process, including design, testing, implementation, and maintenance.
M.S. in Software Engineering / Secure Computing Specialization Degree
Software products and information systems resistant to unauthorized intrusion or sabotage can only be obtained if security is made an inherent part of their design and construction. The Secure Computing specialization educates students on possible security imperfections in computers and networks and the principles and techniques used in building systems that are inherently resistant to...
M.S. in Software Engineering / Simulation and Game Design Specialization Degree
Simulations are used in both civilian and military applications to provide training and explore novel scenarios. Computer and video games form one of the largest sectors of the entertainment industry, surpassing the film sector in total revenues. The development of simulations and games utilizes knowledge from several areas of computer science and software engineering. The Simulation and Game...
M.S. in Software Engineering / Software Development Specialization Degree
The Software Development specialization focuses on the knowledge required to design and build software products. Students can acquire information about design principles and techniques for various types of software products and also learn about broader aspects of software fundamentals as well as contextual application concerns for product areas.
M.S. in Software Engineering / Software Management Specialization Degree
The development or acquisition of software products involves considerable effort and expense. The Software Management specialization offers courses related to the quality, economic, and security aspects of software development or acquisition.