Questions tagged [masters]
Queries related to a master's degree, sometimes referred to as a post-graduate degree.
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How to minimize tension with an advisor with strong personality
He always thinks he is right, specially when we talk together, sometimes I ask a question and he just became super angry and made me feel dumb.
That's why I try to minimize my interactions and ...
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Is it feasible to do a PhD in astrophysics after an MBA degree?
I finished my master's in 2023 with a specialization in Physics. As part of my degree, I worked on a thesis in the field of Astrophysics, and initally had plans to pursue a PhD in the same. However, ...
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As a master's student, is it better to graduate late so I can get better exam scores?
I'm a master's student in Europe. I'm at the end of the third year of a master degree that should last only 2 years.
I've finished my thesis and did well on all the project related courses and on two ...
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Masters in pure mathematics at a college in us/uk
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I am a final (5th) year integrated msc mathematics student at National Institute Of Technology, Surat. I aspire to do a masters in pure mathematics before finally doing a phd. I am pretty clear ...
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Should I switch my math master’s programme for better grades, thesis opportunities, and a stronger shot at a PhD?
I am currently pursuing a master's degree in mathematics at one of the top two institutes in India. The coursework here is very fast-paced. Many of us who joined this programme are encountering these ...
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Do I have a chance? Should I even try? [closed]
I hold a BA in Software Engineering from a mid-level university (GPA: 3.9/5) and a course-based M.S. in Artificial Intelligence from a top 5 university in my country (GPA: 3.95/5). Although I lack ...
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What are the strengths and weaknesses of wanting to study everything and how can I use it to my advantage? [closed]
I'm a master's student in STEM. I changed my undergraduate major 3 times before settling on physics because it was the most general degree I could find. I'm now in a master's program and need to ...
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Want to pursue Master's in AI from a premier university-Master's or bachelor's in Computer Science to make up for poor GPA in first bachelors [closed]
I work in supply chain IT with over 15 yrs of experience. I built my career in ERP implementation with specialization in supply chain with roles in IT and in business, but without any degree in ...
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Discontinuing my Master's Thesis
Recently, I was planning on finishing my Master's studies and following it up with a PhD.
I received an offer from my advisor last year about this and even already signed up for the
PhD program which ...
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Does pursuing Masters makes sense for a person with a decade of professional experience
So I've been in the industry of 10 years, specifically software development. Recently, I've decided to pursue my masters in computer science and gotten admitted in a program. However, I still don't ...
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Master's in Germany for an applicant from India who has two Bachelor's degrees
I have completed a Bachelor's degree in History (Honors) from Delhi University, and I am currently pursuing a second Bachelor's degree in Computer Applications (BCA) from Amity University Online. My ...
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Conditionally matriculated in PhD program
I am an engineering MASc student and received a conditional acceptance to a PhD program in Mechanical Engineering for Fall 2024. One of the admission conditions was the successful completion of my ...
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How can I strengthen my application for a computer science master's program with a background in medical electronics engineering? [closed]
I'm planning to apply for a master's program in computer science at a German public university. I have a background in medical electronics engineering, a GPA of 3.9, three years of work experience, ...
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Can an MBA help somehow in reaching academic positions?
Very specifically, can an MBA help somehow in reaching academic positions? Or is it only for industry related jobs?
Is the combination of PhD + MBA preferred over a PhD? Does it make someone more ...
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How to pick masters topic?
I asked a professor I had taken a class with to be my supervisor for my project in 1-2 years. He agreed. I overlooked that, typically, students apply for projects directly with professors or ...
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