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The Master of Economics (MEcon or MEc) [1] [2] [3] is a postgraduate master's degree in economics comprising training in economic theory, econometrics, and/or applied economics. The degree is also offered as an MS or MSc , MA or MCom in economics; variants are the Master in Economic Sciences (MEconSc), and the Master of Applied Economics .
Masters in Financial Economics [1] are usually one to one and a half years in duration, and typically include a thesis or research component. The nature of the degree differs by university. Generally, the degree is largely theoretical, and prepares graduates for research positions, for doctoral study in economics, or for roles in applied economics.
In the United States, engineering candidates are typically awarded MS degrees, although a growing number of schools also offer an MEng (e.g. the University of California, Berkeley). The distinction between the two programs varies between schools, but the MS is largely considered an academic degree, whereas the MEng is a professional degree .
The first research doctorate was the doctor of philosophy, which came to the U.S. from Germany, and is frequently referred to by its initials of Ph.D. As academia evolved in the country a wide variety of other types of doctoral degrees and programs were developed.
Organizations in the United States involved in setting standards for certification include the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and the Institute for Credentialing Excellence (ICE). Many certification organizations are members of the Association of Test Publishers (ATP).
This is a list of master's degrees; many are offered as "tagged degrees". Master of Accountancy; Master of Advanced Study; Master of Agricultural Economics; Master of Applied Finance
A Master of Science degree conferred by Columbia University, US. A master's degree [note 1] (from Latin magister) is a postgraduate academic degree awarded by universities or colleges upon completion of a course of study demonstrating mastery or a high-order overview of a specific field of study or area of professional practice. [1]
The Master of Finance is a master's degree awarded by universities or graduate schools preparing students for careers in finance.The degree is often titled Master in Finance (M.Fin., MiF, MFin), or Master of Science in Finance (MSF in North America, and MSc in Finance in the UK and Europe).