Degree education in China is mainly divided into two types: academic degree (academic theoretical research) or professional degree (focusing on practical ability). However, for a long time, academic degree education has received more attention than professional degree education. Therefore, many graduates with academic degrees can only speak a lot after graduation and have poor theoretical ability. In order to keep up with the world's degree education, professional postgraduate education has been increased. In June, 5438+10, all of them were admitted to professional degree graduate students, but after graduation, they only had professional degree certificates and no graduation certificates. In June+10, 5438, you had to take the national unified examination to get a diploma and a degree certificate. In fact, there are already full-time professional degree graduates (focusing on the degree of operational ability) such as master of laws in the annual 1 unified examination, but there are too few majors.
The difference between professional master's degree and academic master's degree.
The culture direction of 1 is different.
Academic master's education focuses on cultivating teaching and scientific research talents, and the types of degrees awarded are mainly academic degrees;
Professional master's degree is a new master's degree added by the state to overcome the shortage of academic master's degree and cultivate applied talents in short supply in the market.
2 Different enrollment conditions
Academic masters do not require applicants to have a certain number of years of work experience.
In 2009 1 month, the new full-time professional masters in China do not require work experience, and the enrollment conditions are the same as those of the original academic masters. Freshmen can apply.
Three different entrance exams
The entrance examination for academic postgraduates is only the "unified examination" at the beginning of the year, and the professional examinations other than the unified examination are put forward and marked by the enrollment unit itself.
There are two opportunities for the entrance examination of professional master: the "joint examination" in June 65438+ 10 and the "unified examination" at the beginning of the year. Candidates can choose by themselves, and the professional examinations of these two national examinations are also set and marked by the enrollment units themselves. GCT on-the-job master's degree is the joint entrance exam in June+10, 5438, and full-time professional master's degree is the first exam every year 1 0, just like the original full-time academic master's exam.
4 The difficulty of admission is different.
The national unified entrance examination for academic postgraduate students is the representative of Yan Jin-kuanchu. It is understood that the enrollment ratio of popular majors in some prestigious schools even reaches 70: 1. But some unpopular majors in second-rate schools are not satisfied every year. Therefore, the difficulty of admission depends on the schools and majors that candidates apply for.
The professional examinations of these two national examinations are put forward and marked by the admissions unit itself. The entrance difficulty of different majors is different, and the popular majors are relatively difficult. In addition, the difficulty of "joint examination" and "unified examination" is different. Because there are many more candidates for the "unified examination", the competition for the examination is naturally fierce. However, although the entrance examination is easy, the applicant's work background and experience are more important in the admission.
Five different learning styles
Master of Science: Full-time study. Usually three years.
Professional Master: Full-time full-time study with a duration of 2-3 years.
6 Different study fees
The academic master's degree is admitted as a master's degree student in the national plan (non-directional and directional). Starting from the fall semester of 20 14, all graduate students began to pay their own expenses.
Professional master's degree is basically the same as full-time academic master's degree from 20 10, and graduate students enrolled in the national plan (non-directional and directional) enjoy tuition-free treatment according to national regulations.
As an unplanned enrollment (commissioned training, self-funded), graduate students must pay tuition, which is generally 8000 yuan/year, which varies according to their majors. For self-funded students, poor students and other candidates, we can apply for national student loans or commercial loans to ease the pressure on tuition fees.
7 Diplomas may be awarded differently.
Academic masters award both degrees and academic certificates.
The professional master's degree certificate was issued separately in June 65438+ 10, and the degree and academic certificate were issued in June 65438+ 10.
8 different social recognition
Academic Master: Because they graduated from full-time regular universities with double certificates of academic degrees, such graduates have high social recognition. However, enterprises will also consider the weakness of full-time graduate students when recruiting: only theory, lack of experience. Especially for job seekers whose master's degree and undergraduate degree are completely different, and job seekers who have never had relevant work experience, enterprises will have scruples. It is suggested that such graduates should strengthen their competitiveness through internships, part-time jobs or taking vocational certificates.
Professional Master: a newly added graduate student of the Ministry of Education in 2009. There are no graduates yet, and the recognition is still being tested. However, there is a "double certificate" issued by the state, and I believe the prospects will be good.
Similarities and differences of certificates: the graduate diploma is the same, the degree certificate design is the same, but the types of degrees awarded are different (academic degree and professional degree).