There are two ways to apply for a double degree in studying in the United States:
First, apply for a double degree directly. In most cases, the master's degree program in American universities combines two similar majors, such as computer and Internet, mathematics and statistics, finance and economics. Teachers in the graduate admissions offices of American universities will examine applicants' knowledge from two aspects. Only if you are good at both subjects can you apply successfully, but some applications for master's degrees have their own emphasis. Some have high requirements for computer majors, while others have high requirements for mathematics majors. Therefore, students must read the detailed admission requirements of the institutions they apply for to avoid low-level mistakes. In addition, there are not many universities with dual-degree master's programs in the United States, and the range of choices is limited. As a result, the competitiveness of applying for a master's degree in the United States is growing, and the learning pressure of students is increasing. How to master the knowledge of two courses in a short time is a problem that students must overcome.
Second, first obtain a master's degree in China or the United States, and then apply for a master's degree related to graduation, such as applied mathematics statistics, applied mathematics accounting, and applied mathematics computer. The application process of the second method is exactly the same as the first master's degree. Because applicants have rich scientific research experience and strong scientific research ability, it is easier to apply for a master's degree in the United States.
Advantages of double degrees in American universities
1. Professions may promote each other.
If there are many overlapping concepts between your two majors, such as economics and finance, biology and chemistry, or history and politics, your understanding of one course will make it easier for you to understand the other. In addition, by majoring in two courses, you can also reduce the total time and total credits for obtaining a double degree.
Acquire a variety of skills
A senior at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor majored in two unrelated subjects: business and art history, but he said it gave him various skills. Through the research on solving business problems and building financial models, he forged his own quantitative thinking; Through reading and writing a lot of art history, his qualitative skills have been exercised.
3. More career choices
For example, if you major in business and art history at the same time, you can choose to work in a business company or in the art department.
At the same time, you can also work in the art auction industry, which combines the knowledge of your two majors. Some employers will examine whether candidates are knowledgeable and can freely change what they have learned at work.
4. Have a bigger social circle
You can make many friends in these two universities. These two friends have different interests and views, which can make you explore things with a more open mind.
For international students, a larger social circle can help them adapt to American life more quickly and find their place on campus more quickly.