What is an advanced master's degree?

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What is an advanced master's degree?

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An advanced master's degree is a rare offering in the United States. Still, it does offer advantages for students who have completed a four-year Bachelor of Arts degree or who want to take on an advanced curriculum while simultaneously earning a BA. Specialty fields that offer this advanced degree include:

  • Teaching (special education)
  • Science (anthropology, climate science, and policy; marine biology)
  • Medical professions (mental health counseling, therapy)
  • Business (marketing, advertising, public relations)
  • Engineering (aerospace engineering, civil and environmental engineering)
  • International business (finance, consulting and global marketing)
  • History (art history, American history)

The advanced master's degree provides additional academic credit before working professionally and allows students to gain hands-on internships often within a professional environment while pursuing an accredited degree. Programs are often interdisciplinary, offering courses from different schools. An advanced degree in marine conservation may include graduate-level classes in economics, law, or communications.

Universities describe these degrees as: "Accelerated Master's Programs," "Master of Advanced Studies," or an "Advanced Master's Degree."

Some advanced master's degree programs require prospective students to take General Management Admissions Tests (GMAT) to enroll and expect students to have an average grade point average of 3.5 or higher.

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