A Master of Advanced Studies or Master of Advanced Study (MAS, MAst., M.A.S.) is a postgraduate degree awarded in various countries. Master of Advanced Studies programs may be non-consecutive programs tailored for "specific groups of working professionals with well-defined needs for advanced degree work". or advanced research degrees. With the exception of the UK, Advanced Studies programs tend to be interdisciplinary and tend to be focused toward meeting the needs of professionals rather than academics.
Read more about Master Of Advanced Studies: Master of Advanced Study in The United Kingdom (MAst, MAS), Master of Advanced Study/Studies (M.A.S., MAS) in The United States, Master of Advanced Studies (MAS) in France and Francophone Countries, Master of Advanced Studies (MAS) in German Speaking Countries, Master of Advanced Studies (MAS) in Spain
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