A master’s degree can help graduates deepen their expertise, move into a different field, or develop new professional opportunities.
Programs include MA, MS, MBA, MPA, MPP, LL.M., and many specialized degrees. Some emphasize research, while others emphasize applied professional skills.
What Admissions Committees Consider
- Your academic history and prior qualifications
- English-language proficiency
- Statement of purpose or personal statement
- Recommendation letters
- Relevant experience and GRE or GMAT scores, when required
Many programs take one to three years, but the duration and credit requirements vary. Some admit applicants from related fields; others require additional prerequisite courses.
Educational requirements and costs can change. Confirm details with the institutions you are considering.
University example: UC Berkeley — Graduate Application Process. An example of graduate application procedures at one selective institution.
