M.A. with Specialization in Business and Industry Education
As part of a program ranked fourth in the nation
(U.S. News
and World Report), this specialization gives you the
opportunity to work with internationally experienced faculty and
many fellow students who are practicing educators.
What Will My Program Look Like?
The M.A. is offered under Plan B. Students
complete a minimum of 30 to 34 credits of 5xxx courses,
including 14 credits in the major and 6 credits in the related
field. Plan B students complete a 3- to 6-credit project or
paper, with remaining credits taken in either the major or
related field. More information can be found in the
Graduate School Catalog.
How Long Will My Master's Program Take?
Attending full time, including summers, students
often can complete the degree requirements in one calendar year.
However, many students are employed full time and spread their
coursework over 2 years. All degree requirements must be
completed within seven years after starting the program.
How Does the M.A. Program Differ from the M.Ed. Program?
While the M.A. is sometimes perceived to be more
prestigious than the M.Ed., there is little programmatic
evidence available to support this conclusion. Persons with
specific career goals are encouraged to discuss options with
faculty and prospective employers to determine if there is a
preference.
Admission to the M.A. degree typically requires
an overall undergraduate GPA of 3.0 on a 4-point scale and
requires a score on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE -
IMPORTANT: Changes to the GRE
Testing System).
Admittance to the M.Ed. degree requires an overall undergraduate
GPA of 2.8, and no admission test is required.
Tuition
rates
differ between the Graduate School which administers the M.A.
program and the College of Education and Human Development which
administers the M.Ed.
Most of the resources of the entire University
are available to both M.A. and M.Ed. students, however
applicants should be aware that they may encounter difficulty if
they attempt to register for 8000-level courses outside of the
College of Education and Human Development (CEHD). Students who
later choose to pursue a doctoral degree at the University of
Minnesota will be able to apply all of their credits earned in a
completed M.Ed. degree toward the doctoral degree but will not
be able to use their M.Ed. degree to meet residency
requirements. On the other hand, M.A. students typically earn
four residency units. From a practical perspective, this
difference appears to have minimal impact on students.
How Do I Apply for the M.A.?
The application process involves the following
steps:
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Complete the online
application form from the Graduate School,
http://www.grad.umn.edu/prospective_students/application_information/.
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Take the Graduate Record Examination (GRE -
IMPORTANT: Changes to the
GRE Testing System)
and have your scores sent to the University of Minnesota.
The codes to use for the GRE are Minneapolis/St. Paul,
R6874, Vocational/Technical Education 3910. Students who
think they may be interested in moving on to a doctorate are
encouraged to take the GRE.
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Submit your application form, along with a
resume and a statement of career objectives, to the
appropriate admissions office.
Admission Information for International Students
See also:
Core Faculty
Required Curriculum
Business and
Industry Education (BIE) Course Descriptions
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