For example, majoring in sociology and then wanting to do business. That is just an example(my major is different).
2006-10-07 14:02:06 · 9 answers · asked by Lin 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Yes, this is possible. You may have to take a GRE (Graduate Record Exam) and attain an acceptable score in order to gain admittance to a graduate program.
Check with the program (university or college) you seek to attend.
2006-10-07 14:54:56 · answer #1 · answered by Magic One 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it's possible. My BS degree is in Recreation Administration and my master's degree is in Educational Leadership in Higher Education.
I work for the graduate department for the College of Business (admissions for MBA, MA Economics, MS Taxation) and basically students that don't have a BS degree in business administration just have to take additional foundation requirements (intro classes to marketing, accounting, econ, etc.) so that they can do well in the intermediate and advanced classes for the program.
You should check with the college/program and see what their admission requirements are and if you possibly meet with a counselor/advisor. They might be able to do an evaluation for you based on your undergraduate degree and let you know if you need to take any additional classes before you can start working on the advanced classes for the masters degree
2006-10-07 17:08:06 · answer #2 · answered by neenee379 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, I don't see any problem with that. I did that in past, moving from clinicl medicine (I m a doctor) to research n then now back in Clinical medicine. Having same major in graduate studies is not required but desired. But u can show them ur interest in business by ur extra readings, knowledge of business journals, programs n telling them ur final career goals in the filed of business and they will definitely take u in, good luck...:)
2006-10-07 14:07:52 · answer #3 · answered by Gurm 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely. Worst case scenario, you may have to take a couple of undergraduate classes over and above the credits required for your graduate degree, but that's only in the most demanding universities. You would also be expected to explain in your application essay why you want to take a different path.
2006-10-07 14:30:59 · answer #4 · answered by claudia 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, absolutely. Your best bet would be to score well on whichever standardized exam applies to the major you're interested in. For example, the particular GRE Subject Exam, or the MCAT, LSAT, etc..
2006-10-07 14:10:44 · answer #5 · answered by Pseudo Obscure 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes! I got my undergraduate degree in radio-tv-film and my master's in reading. I guess it helps if the 2 are related, but it worked out okay for me-
2006-10-07 15:19:38 · answer #6 · answered by count scratchula 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is. You often have to take extra classes to compensate for your lack of background, but many schools are understanding that people's interests evolve over time.
2006-10-07 14:04:27 · answer #7 · answered by lilgoat4 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it is possible, but not for all Graduate school majors...
some may have pre-requisite subjects...
so it actually depends...
2006-10-07 14:07:58 · answer #8 · answered by mermaid.marie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as you graduated college you can go.It's harder to get into it,but posible:)
2006-10-07 14:06:54 · answer #9 · answered by L D 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋