Masters
The structure of a taught Masters degree varies from course to course, and from institution to institution. Examples of different degrees are: Master of Arts (MA), Master of Science (MSc), Master of Law (LLM). Other Masters degrees are more specifically named (for example Master of Business Administration). Most MA or MSc courses include a significant taught element and include some form of research project and dissertation.
Teaching can be delivered through seminars, classes, tutorials and supervised laboratory work (where applicable). Assessment can range from examinations, assessed projects, group work or course work. Usually a taught Masters course is studied for one to two years full time. Some courses are offered as part-time or by distance learning options and may take longer.
In addition to the more familiar MA and MSc titles, there are more subject specific titles. It is, however, more important to focus on the content of the courses itself whilst looking for a Masters degree. Each degree has its own set amount of courses that are mandatory to follow to fulfill the study requirements.
Executive Masters degrees are especially designed for executive professionals. Most common examples of executive programmers include EMBAs. Admission, graduation requirements, and curriculum of executive degrees differ from regular full-time programs.
