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Table 1.  Features that Characterize Professional
Master's Programs.

Bridge Building
      External advisory committee
      Networking/promoting interaction with industry (colloquia, etc.)

Programmatic Emphasis
      Exploitation of faculty specialization
      Multidisciplinary emphasis

Research Experiences
      Research ties with industry (non-internship)
      Negotiated partnerships with industry (internships, etc.)
      Hands-on experience (non-internship)

Non-technical Aspects
      Class schedule flexibility (all night classes/all day classes/mixed)
      Structures for improving interpersonal and team skills

Source: AIP Statistical Research Center, Mastering Physics for Non-Academic Careers.

 

 

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