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This page refers to Master's degrees outside of Europe and North America. For more information, please see Master's degrees.
requires one or two years of full-time coursework to achieve a master's degree.
For part-time study, two or three years of study are normally required to achieve a postgraduate degree.
, MPhil or Master of Philosophy is a research degree awarded for the completion of a thesis
, and is a shorter version of the PhD.
, bachelor degrees are basically four years (with honors).
There is an entrance examination required for people who want to study in Master and PhD degrees.
The course offered for Master and PhD normally is research-based.
The most Foreign Friendly Programs in Taipei, Taiwan are at
1) National Taiwan University College of Management- Global MBA
(MBAs in Finance, Accounting, Managemnet, International Business and Inormation Management)
2) National ChengChi University - IMBA
Programs are entirely in English and Tuition is literally a fraction of the tuition that would be paid in North America or the US. As little as US$5000 for and MBA.
By 2008-9 these programs were or will be ACCBS accredited. Thus making them recognized in the US or other Western countries
As an incentive to increase the number of foreign students, the government of Taiwan and universities have made extra efforts to provide a range of quality scholarships available
These are university specific scholarships ranging from Tuition waivers, up to NT$20,000 per month.
The government offers the Taiwan Scholarship ranging from 20,000-30,00 per month for 2 years. (US$18,000 - US$24,000 for a 2 year program)
n system, a Master's degree is a postgraduate degree following a Bachelor's degree
and preceding a Doctorate
, usually requiring two years to complete. The available degrees include:
require the completion of a bachelor's degree and is dependent upon this title's grades.
There exists also a direct track to a doctorate degree for graduate students, which lasts four to five years. Taking this route, the students must prepare a preliminary research paper during their first year, they then have to pass an exam after which they are automatically awarded a Master's degree.
MArch, MLA, MUD, MA, MSc, MSocSc, MSW, MEng, LLM
Hong KongHong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
requires one or two years of full-time coursework to achieve a master's degree.
For part-time study, two or three years of study are normally required to achieve a postgraduate degree.
MPhil
As in the United KingdomUnited Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
, MPhil or Master of Philosophy is a research degree awarded for the completion of a thesis
Thesis
A dissertation or thesis is a document submitted in support of candidature for an academic degree or professional qualification presenting the author's research and findings...
, and is a shorter version of the PhD.
Taiwan
In TaiwanTaiwan
Taiwan , also known, especially in the past, as Formosa , is the largest island of the same-named island group of East Asia in the western Pacific Ocean and located off the southeastern coast of mainland China. The island forms over 99% of the current territory of the Republic of China following...
, bachelor degrees are basically four years (with honors).
There is an entrance examination required for people who want to study in Master and PhD degrees.
The course offered for Master and PhD normally is research-based.
The most Foreign Friendly Programs in Taipei, Taiwan are at
1) National Taiwan University College of Management- Global MBA
(MBAs in Finance, Accounting, Managemnet, International Business and Inormation Management)
2) National ChengChi University - IMBA
Programs are entirely in English and Tuition is literally a fraction of the tuition that would be paid in North America or the US. As little as US$5000 for and MBA.
By 2008-9 these programs were or will be ACCBS accredited. Thus making them recognized in the US or other Western countries
As an incentive to increase the number of foreign students, the government of Taiwan and universities have made extra efforts to provide a range of quality scholarships available
These are university specific scholarships ranging from Tuition waivers, up to NT$20,000 per month.
The government offers the Taiwan Scholarship ranging from 20,000-30,00 per month for 2 years. (US$18,000 - US$24,000 for a 2 year program)
India
In the IndiaIndia
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
n system, a Master's degree is a postgraduate degree following a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's degree
A bachelor's degree is usually an academic degree awarded for an undergraduate course or major that generally lasts for three or four years, but can range anywhere from two to six years depending on the region of the world...
and preceding a Doctorate
Doctorate
A doctorate is an academic degree or professional degree that in most countries refers to a class of degrees which qualify the holder to teach in a specific field, A doctorate is an academic degree or professional degree that in most countries refers to a class of degrees which qualify the holder...
, usually requiring two years to complete. The available degrees include:
- MA - Master of ArtsMaster of Arts (postgraduate)A Master of Arts from the Latin Magister Artium, is a type of Master's degree awarded by universities in many countries. The M.A. is usually contrasted with the M.S. or M.Sc. degrees...
- MCA - Master of Computer ApplicationsMaster of Computer ApplicationsThe Master of Computer Applications is a postgraduate degree in computer application streams awarded in India. Full time MCA programmes normally take three academic years. The primary emphasis in MCA curriculum is on the development of diverse types of application software rather than designing...
- MCM - Master of Computer Management
- ME - Master of EngineeringMaster of EngineeringA Master of Engineering or Master of Technology or Master of Science in Engineering A Master of Engineering (Magister in Ingeniaria) (abbreviated M.Eng., ME or MEng) or Master of Technology (abbreviated M.Tech. or MTech) or Master of Science in Engineering A Master of Engineering (Magister in...
- M.Phil. - Master of PhilosophyMaster of PhilosophyThe Master of Philosophy is a postgraduate research degree.An M.Phil. is a lesser degree than a Doctor of Philosophy , but in many cases it is considered to be a more senior degree than a taught Master's degree, as it is often a thesis-only degree. In some instances, an M.Phil...
- MSc - Master of ScienceMaster of ScienceA Master of Science is a postgraduate academic master's degree awarded by universities in many countries. The degree is typically studied for in the sciences including the social sciences.-Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay:...
- MSc IT - Master of Science in Information TechnologyMaster of Science in Information TechnologyA Master of Science in Information Technology is a type ofpostgraduate academic master's degree awarded by universities in many countries. This degree is typically studied for in information technology and computer science...
- M.Tech - Master of Technology
- M.Stat - Master of Statistics
- LL.M. - Master of LawsMaster of LawsThe Master of Laws is an advanced academic degree, pursued by those holding a professional law degree, and is commonly abbreviated LL.M. from its Latin name, Legum Magister. The University of Oxford names its taught masters of laws B.C.L...
MA, MSc, MBA
Post-graduate studies in IsraelIsrael
The State of Israel is a parliamentary republic located in the Middle East, along the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea...
require the completion of a bachelor's degree and is dependent upon this title's grades.
There exists also a direct track to a doctorate degree for graduate students, which lasts four to five years. Taking this route, the students must prepare a preliminary research paper during their first year, they then have to pass an exam after which they are automatically awarded a Master's degree.