It’s been a while since we answered some of questions related to Graduate degree and college admission. Here’s an interesting question about the duration of study for Masters Degree in US. Students assume US and UK education system are similar and they can complete all the courses in 1 year for MS and MBA. But, that’s not true.
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After gaining some work experience in India(2-3)years in reputed MNC’s (Wipro,tcs,infy,etc) are there courses in MS (Computer Science) which can be completed in a year like UK. How much work experience matters in obtaining a job or summer internships after the Maters Degree?
Masters Degree in 1 Year in US?
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Yes, it’s possible to complete Masters Degree in 1 Year. Typically Universities require to complete 30 to 36 credit hours to get Masters Degree. 1 Course is equivalent to 3 credit hours (usually). It varies between universities. Some schools have Thesis option instead of course work. To, complete Maters degree in 1 year, you will have to take more courses than a typical student will register in a semester. But, you cannot complete MBA in1 year in US. MBA in US is designed for 2 to 2.5 year program.
Regular Full time students will take
- 9 Credits in Fall 2009,
- 9 Credits in Spring 2010
- 6 Credits in Summer 2010(Optional),
- 9 Credits in Fall 2010 and graduate
But to complete MS in 1 year you will have to take
- 12 Credits in Fall 2009
- 12 Credits in Spring 2010
- 9 Credits in Summer 2010
US education system is different from UK. It’s not possible to do apple to apple comparison. Completing MS in 1 year is possible, but it will be very hectic. Trying to get and maintain 4.0 GPA will be very tough.
Work Experience and Internship
Having work experience will definitely help, but not required. If you are thinking to postpone Masters program just for the sake of getting work experience, its not necessary. But, if you are already working and plan to study in US after 1 or 2 years, then there is nothing you can do now. Use that experience to get a job after Masters degree. Students can always work as an intern for 1 or 2 semesters to get the work experience.
Majority of the students get hired as Full time employee after completing Internship. But, it takes lot of effort to find internship. You must start building your professional network as soon as you start your course work. Here’s guide to build your network using LinkedIn.
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I am a 5 yr dual degree (B.Tech. with M.Tech.) graduate from IIT (Electronics and Communication), working with a software field since last 1 yr and GRE (800QA + 590VA). GPA 7.64, class rank 2/20. Have good projects/internships and publication.
My aim is to apply for good schools for MS or Ph.D. in VLSI field. My current masters is in Wireless Communication.
What are the best universities in US to apply for Ph.D.?
Are there any universtities that will give weightage to my masters so that I can complete Ph.D. in lesser time, maybe 3-4 yrs?
Also do I stand good chance to apply in EPFL, Swiss?
Your guidance would be very valuable for me. Thanks!
Hi. Please evaluate my profile and let me know the possibilities of getting admit in GATECH , illinois inst of tech, arizona state univ and NCSU.
Gre: 900 , TOEFL: 79
Having 10 international publication including IEEE , ICNBC, completed 5 projects , worked as part time teaching faculty for a US based company and trained 150 studetns every semester in field of Image processing, nanotechnology, soft skills and personality development. MS fall 2010 in aerospace engineering (applied in above 4 colleges). have 71% with 7 history of arrears (no standing).
Also I have a good skill in computer languages like SQL, vb.net and
C# , I also have a good skill in sql server too.
Dear Sir,
I’m in 4th Year doing B-Tech in IT under WBUT university.
Till now my average score in B-Tech is 70%. And my average score in Board examination is 56%. I’m willing to give my GRE examination in the upcomming March. Now if I make a score of 1200 in GRE will I be able to persue the MS degree in US with scholarship?
Please do reply me as soon as possible.
Hi !!
My brother has a GRE score of 1080/1600 and having experience for 3 years in IT. Can you please suggest any suitable State universities with good funding for MS in computer science.
Thanks in advance,
Jaya
I will be completing MS in Computer Network & Security from Kingston University ,Surrey ,UK in Jan 2010. After having 1 or 2 years of job in UK with Post study work scheme I want to study PhD from USA.Do US universities accept 1 year MS degree for entering their PhD program?
Thanks.
@Aninday – Yes, that do accept. Infact you can do PhD directly after completing your Bachelors.
how much did u spend to do ur ms???
whats applying times for applying in US universities for MS in Biotechnology.
Dear Sir,
I would like to know if I can earn a master degree in USA with BSC Computer Science in UK? and how long will it take?
I am an international student from Myanmar and I am now planning to go for undergraduate studies.
I have offers from UCL to study undergraduate studies MEng Computer Science but I heard that US don’t recognise UK degrees.
So, I am now in paradox.
Thank you very much and please reply me.
Have a good day.
According to the post above urs,it is accepted ..3yr UK bachelor degree for entering into 2 yr US MS degrees.
Not all Universities accept 3 years Bachelors course in US. If you want to get into good university, then you will need 16 years of education.
Hi! Happyschoolsblog.com I heard a news I don’t know whether its a rumor or exact news from Obama. The news is that US govt is issuing F1 visa’s for just 2 years? and students are not supposed to work off campus.. and they need to stay in the campus during their course. After the course the students have to return back?
I know this is weird to hear this sort of news…. But its screwing up….. Is that true?
thanks for the valuable information..and sorry for the slang English… it would not be repeated….
Very informative reply.