master's degree

master's degree

n.

An academic degree conferred by a college or university upon those who complete at least one year of prescribed study beyond the bachelor's degree.

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Noun

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master's degree - an academic degree higher than a bachelor's degree but lower than a doctor's degree academic degree, degree - an award conferred by a college or university signifying that the recipient has satisfactorily completed a course of study; "he earned his degree at Princeton summa cum laude" Master of Architecture, MArch - a degree granted for the successful completion of advanced study of architecture Artium Magister, Master of Arts, AM, MA - a master's degree in arts and sciences MALS, Master of Arts in Library Science - a master's degree in library science Master of Arts in Teaching, MAT - a master's degree in teaching Master in Business, Master in Business Administration, MBA - a master's degree in business Master of Divinity, MDiv - a master's degree in religion Master of Education, MEd - a master's degree in education Master of Fine Arts, MFA - a master's degree in fine arts Master of Literature, MLitt - a master's degree in literature Master of Library Science, MLS - a master's degree in library science Master in Public Affairs - a master's degree in questions of public concern Master of Science, MSc, SM, MS - a master's degree in science Master of Science in Engineering - a master's degree in engineering Master of Theology, ThM - a master's degree in theology