1, with different educational systems.
It usually takes 2.5-3 years to master, 2 years to master, and some 3 years.
2, the culture direction is different
Academic masters train scientific research talents, and professional masters train applied talents.
3. Different diplomas
There is a "Z" on the diploma of master's degree, such as law, management, literature, etc. Take a professional degree, such as an MBA.
Learning characteristics
Characteristics of full-time professional master's study: the teaching method is the combination of theory and practice, and the school is under unified management.
Characteristics of on-the-job professional master's study: some classes use full-time every Saturday and Sunday, while others use once every two weeks to arrange course teaching on Friday night and Saturday and Sunday; Some classes spend their winter and summer vacations.
Some classes focus on teaching, a few days apart (mainly in different places); Some classes take advantage of holidays and occupy a certain working day. But there is only one way for a class. Students can choose according to the nature of their work.
The above contents refer to Baidu Encyclopedia-Professional Master and Baidu Encyclopedia-Academic Master.