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What's the Difference in M.S and M.A?
Posted on 6/16/14 at 9:44 am
Posted on 6/16/14 at 9:44 am
I'm starting a masters program in essentially the same exact function. One is a categorized as a M.S and the other M.A. I'm a bit confused as which is seen as more valuable.
Not many universities offer this focus in masters programs so I was just curious.
Not many universities offer this focus in masters programs so I was just curious.
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Posted on 6/16/14 at 9:45 am to Cajun Revolution
Masters in art or science
Posted on 6/16/14 at 9:46 am to Cajun Revolution
Arts
Sciences
Sciences
Posted on 6/16/14 at 9:46 am to Cajun Revolution
Science and Art? I'd go with Science.
Posted on 6/16/14 at 9:47 am to Cajun Revolution
Posted on 6/16/14 at 9:47 am to SabiDojo
As far as the perception. Is MAs considered pretty much shitty degrees.
I figured the Science was more business related.
I figured the Science was more business related.
Posted on 6/16/14 at 9:49 am to Cajun Revolution
That's what I'm thinking. The MS seems more technical. I'd go with that, but then again I don't know what you're pursuing.
Best of luck, though.
Best of luck, though.
Posted on 6/16/14 at 9:49 am to Cajun Revolution
I have an M.S. which means I mastered all of science. Duh.
Posted on 6/16/14 at 9:50 am to SabiDojo
M.S in Acquisitions and Contracting from Florida Institute of Technology.
Posted on 6/16/14 at 9:50 am to SabiDojo
So you're doing a masters but don't know the difference between the two?
Hmm
Hmm
Posted on 6/16/14 at 9:51 am to Cajun Revolution
Ooooo fancy
Posted on 6/16/14 at 9:51 am to lsuoilengr
Well, I was making the decision. I've decided on FIT. I looked at the course offering and they're pretty much the same as the M.A. one. That was my question.
Posted on 6/16/14 at 9:52 am to Cajun Revolution
Maybe you should call the department and ask what the difference is. Or it might be on the website.
Posted on 6/16/14 at 9:55 am to Cajun Revolution
The difference might be the requirements to enter the program. If you have an Arts background, you might not be eligible for the MS.
Posted on 6/16/14 at 9:58 am to Cajun Revolution
Sounds like a technical field. Go with the MS if you can.
Even if there isn't a difference an MS degree would like better in my opinion.
Even if there isn't a difference an MS degree would like better in my opinion.
This post was edited on 6/16/14 at 9:59 am
Posted on 6/16/14 at 9:59 am to Cajun Revolution
subject matter
Posted on 6/16/14 at 10:00 am to Cajun Revolution
A Master Aquirer. You will continue to become a badass.
Posted on 6/16/14 at 10:01 am to Cajun Revolution
Difference is MS will be slightly less worthless than MA. In today's economy ROI isn't guaranteed like it was 10, 20 years ago.
Posted on 6/16/14 at 10:04 am to Phat Phil
True but in my field it helps. I'm already borderline qualified to head an entire Purchasing Dept., by the time I'm 30, I want to be more than qualified. I've got both my certs, now I just need a Masters. And then I'm in the money.
Posted on 6/16/14 at 10:04 am to Phat Phil
MS checking in.....I can attest to its worthlessness. Just get in the work force.....unless you want a couple more football seasons.
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