Flowchart – Masters Degree Course Plan and Path

Masters Degree Plan

Masters Degree Plan
Masters Degree – Thesis Option

* Students usually start working on Thesis after 1st year.
* Professor will assign a research problem
* Takes 2 or more semesters to solve the research problem.
* Defend thesis in front of a panel and you graduate.

Non-Thesis – Course Only

* Complete required number of courses ( or credits)
* Complete all the required courses with GPA above 3.0
* Optional : 1 or 2 semesters of internship

Non-thesis – Project

* Some Universities have an option to complete a project.
* Project runs for 1 semester or so.
* You have to meet the GPA requirements.
* Optional : 1 or 2 semesters of internship

Internship

* Some schools require 3 months of Internship in addition to above 3 degree plan.
* When Internship is optional, you can work as an intern for 1 or 2 semesters.

Best Option?

* Depends on your interests and plans.
* Thesis – If you plan to do PhD later or inclined to do research.
* Non-Thesis – If you just need to improve your skills and find a job after M.S.
* Internship – If you are in Thesis or Non-thesis, try to do at least 1 semester internship.
* Internship increases your chances to get job.
* Internship is a MUST for students without work experience.