{"id":18889,"date":"2020-09-04T18:43:15","date_gmt":"2020-09-04T13:13:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/?p=18889"},"modified":"2020-11-03T14:17:57","modified_gmt":"2020-11-03T08:47:57","slug":"mba-vs-ms-which-is-better","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/mba-vs-ms-which-is-better\/","title":{"rendered":"MBA vs MS – Which is better and how to decide?"},"content":{"rendered":"A <\/span> 6<\/span> min read <\/span><\/span>

Students who aspire to a graduate education abroad often face a dilemma about pursuing an MBA vs MS degree. Both offer the opportunity to move between geographies, gain valuable skills and to move into a high paying and rewarding career. However, their areas of focus are quite different. In this article we explore this topic to answer the burning question, should you go for an MBA or an MS after graduation?<\/p>\n

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Here is a brief outline of the article:<\/h4>\n
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  1. What is an M.S degree?<\/a><\/li>\n
  2. What is an MBA degree?<\/a><\/li>\n
  3. What opportunities are available after M.S?<\/a><\/li>\n
  4. What opportunities are available after an M.B.A?<\/a><\/li>\n
  5. What are the differences between an MBA vs MS?<\/a><\/li>\n
  6. How to decide between an MBA vs MS degree?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    What is an M.S degree?\"MBA<\/h2>\n

    An M.S stands for a Master of Science degree. It is typically a full-time 2-year degree awarded by universities to students who complete their studies in the fields of science, engineering, and medicine. However, different universities have different conventions and may also offer the degree for fields typically considered within the humanities and social sciences.<\/p>\n

    An M.S degree program offers advanced studies in a particular subject or discipline. And generally, it includes writing a thesis or a research component. Nowadays, universities allow a thesis to be substituted with a research project. Generally, work experience is not a pre-requisite for enrolling in an M.S degree program.<\/p>\n

    To summarize, an M.S degree offers the opportunity to advance your study of a subject in depth. It requires a time investment of 2-years. On the other hand, an MBA is a professional postgraduate degree awarded for studies in the areas of business and management.<\/p>\n

    What is an MBA degree?<\/h2>\n

    MBA stands for Master of Business Administration<\/a>. It is a post-graduate professional degree awarded for studies in the areas of business and management. Students of MBA programs study the theory and application of business and management principles.\"MBA<\/p>\n

    The MBA degree originated in the United States during the era of industrialization when companies sought scientific approaches to the management of enterprises.<\/p>\n

    Core courses in an MBA program cover areas of business such as accounting, applied statistics, business communication, business ethics, ethics, business law, finance, entrepreneurship, marketing, and operations.<\/p>\n

    Several accreditation bodies exist for MBA programs to ensure consistency and quality of education. Business schools also offer different types of MBA programs including Full-Time 1 and 2-year, part-time and executive programs.<\/p>\n

    Each of these is aimed at professionals at different stages in their careers. And thus, they have different requirements with respect to the length of work experience, standardized tests for admission, etc.<\/p>\n

    What kind of opportunities are available after an MS Degree?<\/h2>\n

    Depending on your field of study and the country you\u2019re studying in there are many opportunities available in terms of jobs after an M.S degree. The most popular M.S degrees abroad include:<\/p>\n