Dual Degree and Integrated Degree - Differences, Pros and Cons
Author: Sheo Shankar Jha Post Date: 23 Jun 2024
An integrated degree permits a student to acquire a multiple degree consuming less time as compared to a dual degree. Pursuing an integrated degree can not only save the time of a candidate but at the same time, it will amount to huge savings in terms of money since the dual degree is always expensive.
Pros and Cons between the two degrees -
A dual degree permits an aspirant to achieve two degrees simultaneously such as an M.Com & a Ph.D or an MBA followed by a Ph.D. Such a combination can be the ideal combination provided the candidate has an intense interest in the dual courses. A dual degree provides the aspirant with a broader skill set making him more competitive in the job market. Also, an integrated course is formulated to provide a student with a strong foundation in the field of research with his focused attention enabling him to start his research career smoothly.
A candidate has to consider the requirements carefully of each program evaluating how well he can align his interests and career achievements.
Differences between the two courses -
1) The dual degree program provides the scope of perusing two separate courses simultaneously. It implies that on completion of the program, students are to get two distinct degrees such as an M.Com & a Ph.D. They need to complete the requirements separately. On the other hand, the integrated degree program is the combination of two separate degrees leading to a single degree containing multiple disciplines into a single curriculum.
2) The dual degree programs are designed in such a way that the students complete the requirements for each course separately. In the Integrated programs, the students get a structured curriculum and the entire coursework from the various disciplines.
An integrated degree permits a student to acquire a multiple degree consuming less time as compared to a dual degree. Pursuing an integrated degree can not only save the time of a candidate but at the same time, it will amount to huge savings in terms of money since the dual degree is always expensive.
Pros and Cons between the two degrees -
A dual degree permits an aspirant to achieve two degrees simultaneously such as an M.Com & a Ph.D or an MBA followed by a Ph.D. Such a combination can be the ideal combination provided the candidate has an intense interest in the dual courses. A dual degree provides the aspirant with a broader skill set making him more competitive in the job market. Also, an integrated course is formulated to provide a student with a strong foundation in the field of research with his focused attention enabling him to start his research career smoothly.
A candidate has to consider the requirements carefully of each program evaluating how well he can align his interests and career achievements.
Differences between the two courses -
1) The dual degree program provides the scope of perusing two separate courses simultaneously. It implies that on completion of the program, students are to get two distinct degrees such as an M.Com & a Ph.D. They need to complete the requirements separately. On the other hand, the integrated degree program is the combination of two separate degrees leading to a single degree containing multiple disciplines into a single curriculum.
2) The dual degree programs are designed in such a way that the students complete the requirements for each course separately. In the Integrated programs, the students get a structured curriculum and the entire coursework from the various disciplines.
Author: DR.N.V. Srinivasa Rao Post Date: 30 Jun 2024
Dual degree courses are two different courses. One UG and One PG degree in a different subject or two UG degrees in different subjects. For example BITS, Pilani is offering a B Tech degree course in technology and an M SC degree in pure sciences as a dual degree course. The student who gets admitted to these courses will get two certificates one is B Tech and the other is M Sc.
An example of an integrated course is the MSc in Industrial Chemistry after intermediate that Andhra University is offering. A student who completes this course will get an MSc degree.
The advantages for a student who opts for any one of the two namely integrated courses or dual degree courses are given below. These advantages are common for both the mentioned courses.
1. A student can join this course by writing only one entrance test. There is no necessity to write one entrance test for UG and another entrance test for PG. However, obtaining a seat is a little difficult as the number of seats available is less.
2. A student who joins these courses can save one year.
3. Some may think that a student will have extra pressure in their studies. But it is not true.
4. The degree obtained will be treated on par with the degree obtained in the normal course.
In addition to the above, dual-degree courses are interdisciplinary and hence the students will get degrees in two different streams. An example is a Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Law (BA BL). Some institutes offer lateral entry into the second year of the course. These facilities are not available in integrated courses.
Dual degree courses are two different courses. One UG and One PG degree in a different subject or two UG degrees in different subjects. For example BITS, Pilani is offering a B Tech degree course in technology and an M SC degree in pure sciences as a dual degree course. The student who gets admitted to these courses will get two certificates one is B Tech and the other is M Sc.
An example of an integrated course is the MSc in Industrial Chemistry after intermediate that Andhra University is offering. A student who completes this course will get an MSc degree.
The advantages for a student who opts for any one of the two namely integrated courses or dual degree courses are given below. These advantages are common for both the mentioned courses.
1. A student can join this course by writing only one entrance test. There is no necessity to write one entrance test for UG and another entrance test for PG. However, obtaining a seat is a little difficult as the number of seats available is less.
2. A student who joins these courses can save one year.
3. Some may think that a student will have extra pressure in their studies. But it is not true.
4. The degree obtained will be treated on par with the degree obtained in the normal course.
In addition to the above, dual-degree courses are interdisciplinary and hence the students will get degrees in two different streams. An example is a Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Law (BA BL). Some institutes offer lateral entry into the second year of the course. These facilities are not available in integrated courses.
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