MASTER OF SCIENCE PROGRAM IN USA
May 2015
Benefits of studying Master of Science in the Top Colleges in USA
1. Provides education and training in a specialized branch or field.
2. May be either academic or professional.
3. Most programs offer a thesis and non-thesis option.
4. Generally requires one to three years of additional study beyond a bachelor's degree.
5. Affordable quality edu: tuition fees are affordable and the cost of living is still significantly lower than many of the developed countries
When are the Intakes?
The major intakes of US Universities for MS Courses are fall (August/ September) or spring (January). Very few have a winter or summer intake.
Which Entrance Exam to give?
The MBA or other Masters course would require GMAT or GRE depending upon the course and an IELTS / TOEFL.
What are the different types of Courses under MSC that are offered in USA Universities?
The Master of Science course is offered in Public as well as private universities The top courses of masters being in Engineering , Biology, Business , environmental, Health Care, Etc
Top 5 USA institutions that offer Master of Science program
1.Oregon State University
Oregon State University (OSU) is a coeducational, public research university in Corvallis, Oregon, United States. The university offers more than 200 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degree programs and has the largest total enrolment in Oregon. More than 160,000 people have attended OSU since its founding. The Carnegie Foundation classifies Oregon State University as a research university, with very high research activity and designates it a 'Community Engagement' university. U.S. News & World Report ranked Oregon State University 138th nationally and as the 70th top public university. In addition, U.S. News & World Report ranks OSU as the 250th best university globally. The 2014 edition of Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) ranked Oregon State in the "151 to 200" tier for universities worldwide.
2. University of South Florida
The University of South Florida, also known as USF is a member institution of the State University System of Florida and a public research university located in Tampa, Florida, USA. Founded in 1956, USF is the fourth-largest public university in the state of Florida, with a total enrolment of 47,646 as of the 2012-2013 academic years. The University of South Florida, also known as USF is a member institution of the State University System of Florida and a public research university located in Tampa, Florida, USA. Founded in 1956, USF is the fourth-largest public university in the state of Florida, with a total enrolment of 47,646 as of the 2012-2013 academic year.USF is classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching in the top tier of research universities, and is among three other universities in Florida to hold this highest level of classification.USF ranks in the top 100 best public schools in the 2012 Best Colleges edition of U.S. News & World Report.In 2012, the university was also ranked eighth among "up and coming" universities by U.S. News & World Report.
USF graduate level programs - including Public Health, Library and Information Studies, Education, and Criminology - continue to rank among the nation's 50 best in the U.S. News & World Report graduate school rankings
3. Hult International Business School
Hult International Business School is a business school with 7 campuses worldwide. In 2012, it graduated 2,000 students from its MBA, Executive MBA, Master and Bachelor degree programs. Hult is ranked 59th in the world by The Economist and 57th by The Financial Times. Hult also recently ranks in the Financial Times top 10 for international business, international experience, and international mobility.
4. George Mason University
George Mason University (also Mason), located in Fairfax, Virginia, United States, is the largest public research university in the Commonwealth of Virginia.Mason is recognized for its strong programs in economics, law, creative writing, computer science, and business. In recent years, George Mason faculty have twice won the Nobel Prize in Economics. The university enrols 33,917 students, making it the largest university by head count in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Mason offers 81 undergraduate degrees, 88 master's degrees and a law degree at its Fairfax, Arlington, Prince William and Loudoun County campuses.
5. San Francisco State University
San Francisco State University (commonly referred to as San Francisco State, SF State and SFSU) is a public comprehensive university located in San Francisco, California, United States. As part of the 23-campus California State University system, the university offers 118 different Bachelor's degrees, 94 Master's degrees, 5 Doctoral degrees including two Doctor of Education, a Doctor of Physical Therapy, a Ph.D in Education and Doctor of Physical Therapy Science, along with 26 teaching credentials among six academic colleges
The university's academic colleges are:
Liberal & Creative Arts
Business
Education
Ethnic Studies
Health and Social Sciences
Science and Engineering
The university awards bachelor's degrees in 115 areas of specialization, master's degrees in 97, and a doctor of education (Ed.D.) in educational leadership. It jointly offers three doctoral programs; a doctorate in education in partnership with University of California, Berkeley with a concentration in special education, and two doctorates in physical therapy with University of California, San Francisco.
The university is currently ranked as the 50th best master's-granting university in the Western United States by U.S. News & World Report U.S. News & World Report also ranks San Francisco State University 1st in reputation among its "Western University peers" in 2000. Among Western Universities, of which there are 112, San Francisco State was ranked 10th in terms of campus diversity by USNWR. Furthermore, U.S. News & World Report ranks San Francisco State as 8th nationally in the number of transfer students.
USA Student Visa process
USA Department of Homeland Security's follow the policy of- "Open Doors Secure Borders"
Students who wish to study in the US are required to apply for a Non-immigrant visa that is type F1 which comes mentioned on the I-20 form.
USA visa has an interview based process. The Visa interview has to be backed by meticulous documentation
USA Scholarships
USA is considered as one of the most expensive nations in which one can pursue higher education but the lesser known fact is that there are hundreds of opportunities to gain valuable funding for your studies.
As an international student you won't be eligible for much of the funding intended for US nationals. But don't let that put you down as an eligibility for a scholarship depends entirely on the type of scholarship; there is no general rule on whether you will be eligible for a financial award.
Each Institute have different requirements for awarding scholarships; some scholarships require students to have a certain test score; some ask that you are from a certain country; some ask for you to have a certain grade point average. Students need to remember that USA universities are very stringent when it comes to rewarding a scholarship.
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