What is a MicroMasters?
Micromasters are a series of graduate levels courses that could be applied to a current of future career. Relevant courses are designed to be recognized by employers in your field. Classes could develop your industry specific knowledge by covering pertinent information related to your field. By completing required courses, you could earn a micromasters certificate. You could later apply this coursework towards an accelerated masters program. The shorter timeline could allow you to pursue both your professional and academic goals simultaneously.
Choose a MicroMasters Program
edX in conjunction with some well-known universities have developed a number MicroMasters Programs in a number of in-demand career fields. Choose the one that's best suited to your educational and career goals.
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Try a MicroMasters Course for free with no obligation. If you find the course material useful to your career goals, then you can opt to pursue the MicroMasters credential.
Pursue a Full Masters Degree
You can apply to a university that accepts your MicroMasters certificate for credit and, if accepted, the certificate will accelerate your Master's degree.
Did you Know?
An edX survey of online learners revealed a demand for a series of rich and rigorous courses informed by today’s job market. Examples include courses like: Software Development, Robotics, Entreprenuership, Business Analytics, Supply Chain Management and much more!
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Why Earn a MicroMasters?
A micromaster might be a great choice for you for two reasons. First, you might pursue a micromaster to enhance your career possibilities. Companies may encourage entry-level employees to earn their micromasters because it demonstrates a deeper understanding of key business concepts. For instance, you could take courses in management during your program. And, afterwards, you could apply those techniques to a potential future leadership position. Second, a micromaster could make earning a masters degree easier for you. For example, you could earn your micromasters while working. Since many students are also working simultaneously, classes might be offered at convenient times. And, courses may also take into account your workload when assigning projects.
Then, after you’ve completed the degree, it could simplify your masters degree process. Many schools that offer micromasters may directly accept those students into their masters programs. You could completely bypass the stressful application process. Then, courses from your micromaster could fulfill some core curriculum requirements. That means you could simply need to complete the remaining courses. You might spend less time earning your masters degree this way.
Did You Know?
While developing their MicroMasters programs, edX consulted with various industry leaders in an effort to bridge the gap between higher education and industry in order to provide learners with real-world and in-demand skills that might help them advance in rapidly growing fields. MicroMasters are currently recognized by industry leaders like:FORD, EQUIFAX, WALMART, GENERAL ELECTRIC, IBM, ADOBE, FIDELITY and others.
edX MicroMasters Programs
Programs offered through edX combine micromaster courses from a number of universities. With more than 90 global partners, edX strives to connect the academic and professional spheres of their students.
Besides the above-mentioned pros in the micromaster column, edX has gone a step further to cater their courses the students’ specific learning needs. For example, the creators have closely evaluated data highlighting everything from mouse clicks to time spent on a page to assessment to better develop their online courses. By doing so, they have potentially created an online curriculum that aligns with students’ learning habits and style.
The intuitive courses structure could be a great choice for students who may be uneasy about pursuing more traditional online courses. EdX’s style might be the push they need to focus and work towards their academic goals in a timely fashion.
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