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What Is a Master's in Education?
With an MEd, you can strengthen your skill set as a teacher or prepare to move into administrative or leadership roles. Learn more about different opportunities worth exploring.
August 10, 2022
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Degrees by Topic
The ideal topic for your degree should align with your passions, strengths, career goals, and the current and future needs of the job market. Find the right degree program for you with this collection of resources.
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These courses may be eligible for degree credit
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Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Python Programming, Linux, Cloud Computing, Audit, Computer Programming, Computer Security Incident Management, Cryptography, Databases, Leadership and Management, Network Architecture, Risk Management, SQL
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Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis, R Programming, SQL, Spreadsheet Software, Business Analysis, Business Communication, Data Visualization, Data Management, General Statistics, Big Data, Communication, Computer Programming, Data Science, Data Visualization Software, Databases, Exploratory Data Analysis, Extract, Transform, Load, Leadership and Management, Microsoft Excel, Problem Solving, Small Data, Statistical Programming, Tableau Software
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Skills you'll gain: Project Management, Strategy and Operations, Leadership and Management, Communication, Business Communication, Collaboration, Agile Software Development, Software Engineering, Entrepreneurship, Scrum (Software Development), Planning, Supply Chain and Logistics, Change Management, Finance, Organizational Development, Product Management, Risk Management, Budget Management, Influencing, Culture, Emotional Intelligence, People Management, Problem Solving, Procurement
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![[Featured image] A Doctorate of Business Administration student stands on the steps of a university building while using his cell phone. He's wearing a jacket and scarf.](https://images.ctfassets.net/wp1lcwdav1p1/6zAe9SeclxBcb0rIQH4n10/ec10e3b6d4eeb4fed29ce4a5f562a998/GettyImages-1322659315__1_.jpg?w=330&h=216&q=60&fit=fill&f=faces&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
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Deciding on a topic for your degree can be an exciting moment along your learning journey, but the choice can also feel overwhelming given the number of subjects available to study. While it's becoming increasingly common to choose a degree topic based on the career options you'll have after graduation, that's only one factor. Many students pursue their passion, develop their interests, or follow their values, knowing that they're building useful skills to help them pursue a range of opportunities. Some popular degree topics include:
Business degrees
Health degrees
Computer science degrees
Data science degrees
IT degrees
Humanities and liberal arts degrees
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