The specialized masters degree continues to gain attention which is a benefit to all of us. Melissa Korn just wrote a great piece for the Wall Street Journal talking about the degree as a possible alternative to the MBA. This makes sense and as more programs come on line you will see people deciding whether that extra year of study is truly worth it.
Short-Term Master’s Programs: An M.B.A. Alternative?
Here is another article that takes a look at the increase in Chinese applicants to these specialized programs. I speak with countless Chinese students and it is great to see so many people seeking out these US graduate programs.
Chinese Deluge U.S. Master’s Programs
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