Online Master Degrees

If you want to qualify yourself for new career opportunities or position yourself for advancement opportunities in your current career then earning your masters degree might possibly be the best decision you ever make. Why? Employers recognize and studies show that professionals with a masters degree on average perform better, on the job, than their counter parts. Additionally, a masters degree indicates a strong level of commitment and expertise in a specific industry, the level of commitment and expertise that employers desire.

Masters Degree Basics

A Master''s degree is a specialized graduate program that will allow you to gain focused knowledge and vocational expertise in a specific career field. It usually takes 1 to 2 years to complete. Upon completion of a master''s degree program (once all credits and requirements of the college have been met) a postgraduate diploma is then awarded. In the U.S. the number of credite required to complete a master''s degree usually require at least one to two years of full-time dedication. If you enroll in a part-time program it may take up to 4 years to complete degree depending on the requirements of the university or college you attend and the field you are studying.

Categories of Master Degree Programs:

There are two types master's degree programs:

Masters of Arts

The Masters of Arts degree requires a minimum of 30 graduate hours of credit usually in social sciences or general studies of some nature. This degree sometimes also requires the completion of both research work and a thesis.

Masters of Science

The Masters of Science degree is a post-baccalaureate degree that requires the completion of at least 30 graduate hours of credit in the science or a professional focus. This degree usually requires the completion of both research work and a thesis.

The Online Masters Degree

With technology gaining acceptance, and beinng increasing affordability, pursuing an online master''s degree is not only convenient, but very affordable. Once accepted to a reputable program all you need is a computer with Internet connectivity. It does not matter whether you live in an urban or rural setting. Spend more time with your family, and have the energy to continue working while you take classes that will allow you to earn your Master''s Degree in no time at all.

Universities providing Master Degrees are :

• University of Phoenix
• DeVry University
• ITT Technical Institute
• American InterContinental University
• Walden University
• Colorado Technical University
• Florida Metropolitan University