How should I state my MS degree in my CV when it was in practice a joint-program?
The title of my master degree certificate says that I obtained M.Sc. in "Control engineering", but half of the courses I took during my master belong to machine learning (computer science), and even my Master Thesis and my publication were related to machine learning.
But when I put in the top of my CV that I studied my MS in control engineering it brings a negative first impression!
So I was wondering if I can use another title or a modification of that title to properly send the message at the beginning?!
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The title of my master degree certificate says that I obtained M.Sc. in "Control engineering", but half of the courses I took during my master belong to machine learning (computer science), and even my Master Thesis and my publication were related to machine learning.
But when I put in the top of my CV that I studied my MS in control engineering it brings a negative first impression!
So I was wondering if I can use another title or a modification of that title to properly send the message at the beginning?!
masters application cv degree
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BabakBabak
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I don't think a degree in control engineering gives a bad impression at all. A lot of people in machine learning come from other fields. You just need to emphasize the experience you have, courses you took, etc.
– Jair Taylor
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The title of my master degree certificate says that I obtained M.Sc. in "Control engineering", but half of the courses I took during my master belong to machine learning (computer science), and even my Master Thesis and my publication were related to machine learning.
But when I put in the top of my CV that I studied my MS in control engineering it brings a negative first impression!
So I was wondering if I can use another title or a modification of that title to properly send the message at the beginning?!
masters application cv degree
asked 14 hours ago
BabakBabak
1,3181827
The title of my master degree certificate says that I obtained M.Sc. in "Control engineering", but half of the courses I took during my master belong to machine learning (computer science), and even my Master Thesis and my publication were related to machine learning.
But when I put in the top of my CV that I studied my MS in control engineering it brings a negative first impression!
So I was wondering if I can use another title or a modification of that title to properly send the message at the beginning?!
masters application cv degree
masters application cv degree
asked 14 hours ago
BabakBabak
1,3181827
asked 14 hours ago
BabakBabak
1,3181827
asked 14 hours ago
BabakBabak
1,3181827
asked 14 hours ago
BabakBabak
1,3181827
asked 14 hours ago
BabakBabak
1,3181827
1,3181827
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I don't think a degree in control engineering gives a bad impression at all. A lot of people in machine learning come from other fields. You just need to emphasize the experience you have, courses you took, etc.
– Jair Taylor
9 hours ago
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I don't think a degree in control engineering gives a bad impression at all. A lot of people in machine learning come from other fields. You just need to emphasize the experience you have, courses you took, etc.
– Jair Taylor
9 hours ago
1
1
I don't think a degree in control engineering gives a bad impression at all. A lot of people in machine learning come from other fields. You just need to emphasize the experience you have, courses you took, etc.
– Jair Taylor
9 hours ago
I don't think a degree in control engineering gives a bad impression at all. A lot of people in machine learning come from other fields. You just need to emphasize the experience you have, courses you took, etc.
– Jair Taylor
9 hours ago
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I would strongly recommend listing your degrees the same way they were awarded and (probably) printed on your diploma. You can add, of course, that your specialization was in the subfield of machine learning. This clearly separates the official title from your more specific description.
You wouldn't want someone who needed to check items on your CV to find that you are claiming something that you didn't "earn" and the university doesn't even "award".
This is true for nearly everyone, in fact. My degree is in Mathematics but my field was actually Real Analysis, so I can say PhD Mathematics (Real Analysis) honestly enough.
answered 13 hours ago
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Can I say "a master in Control Engineering with a focus on Machine learning"? or "a master in Control Engineering with specialization in Machine learning"?
– Babak
13 hours ago
That would be my choice. It makes it clear and projects the information you want to be known.
– Buffy
13 hours ago
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@Buffy Which choice did you make there then?
– Solar Mike
13 hours ago
1
@Buffy: Thanks, but which of those two suggestions looks better regarding the situation I described?
– Babak
13 hours ago
2
Either of them seems fine.
– Buffy
11 hours ago
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List the degrees properly. If you want to add bullets, you could describe the specialization there (along with any other special things, perhaps a research project, thesis, etc.). Most young people don't have enough meaty achievements to fill the page anyways (opposite problem as you get older). So doing it as a bullet kills two birds.
The other way I have seen it done is as a parenthetical:
2018 B.S. Systems engineering, Enormous State University (machine learning emphasis)
Of course if you have an actual minor list that.
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I would strongly recommend listing your degrees the same way they were awarded and (probably) printed on your diploma. You can add, of course, that your specialization was in the subfield of machine learning. This clearly separates the official title from your more specific description.
You wouldn't want someone who needed to check items on your CV to find that you are claiming something that you didn't "earn" and the university doesn't even "award".
This is true for nearly everyone, in fact. My degree is in Mathematics but my field was actually Real Analysis, so I can say PhD Mathematics (Real Analysis) honestly enough.
answered 13 hours ago
BuffyBuffy
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Can I say "a master in Control Engineering with a focus on Machine learning"? or "a master in Control Engineering with specialization in Machine learning"?
– Babak
13 hours ago
That would be my choice. It makes it clear and projects the information you want to be known.
– Buffy
13 hours ago
1
@Buffy Which choice did you make there then?
– Solar Mike
13 hours ago
1
@Buffy: Thanks, but which of those two suggestions looks better regarding the situation I described?
– Babak
13 hours ago
2
Either of them seems fine.
– Buffy
11 hours ago
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I would strongly recommend listing your degrees the same way they were awarded and (probably) printed on your diploma. You can add, of course, that your specialization was in the subfield of machine learning. This clearly separates the official title from your more specific description.
You wouldn't want someone who needed to check items on your CV to find that you are claiming something that you didn't "earn" and the university doesn't even "award".
This is true for nearly everyone, in fact. My degree is in Mathematics but my field was actually Real Analysis, so I can say PhD Mathematics (Real Analysis) honestly enough.
answered 13 hours ago
BuffyBuffy
49.9k13163247
2
Can I say "a master in Control Engineering with a focus on Machine learning"? or "a master in Control Engineering with specialization in Machine learning"?
– Babak
13 hours ago
That would be my choice. It makes it clear and projects the information you want to be known.
– Buffy
13 hours ago
1
@Buffy Which choice did you make there then?
– Solar Mike
13 hours ago
1
@Buffy: Thanks, but which of those two suggestions looks better regarding the situation I described?
– Babak
13 hours ago
2
Either of them seems fine.
– Buffy
11 hours ago
add a comment |
I would strongly recommend listing your degrees the same way they were awarded and (probably) printed on your diploma. You can add, of course, that your specialization was in the subfield of machine learning. This clearly separates the official title from your more specific description.
You wouldn't want someone who needed to check items on your CV to find that you are claiming something that you didn't "earn" and the university doesn't even "award".
This is true for nearly everyone, in fact. My degree is in Mathematics but my field was actually Real Analysis, so I can say PhD Mathematics (Real Analysis) honestly enough.
answered 13 hours ago
BuffyBuffy
49.9k13163247
I would strongly recommend listing your degrees the same way they were awarded and (probably) printed on your diploma. You can add, of course, that your specialization was in the subfield of machine learning. This clearly separates the official title from your more specific description.
You wouldn't want someone who needed to check items on your CV to find that you are claiming something that you didn't "earn" and the university doesn't even "award".
This is true for nearly everyone, in fact. My degree is in Mathematics but my field was actually Real Analysis, so I can say PhD Mathematics (Real Analysis) honestly enough.
answered 13 hours ago
BuffyBuffy
49.9k13163247
answered 13 hours ago
BuffyBuffy
49.9k13163247
answered 13 hours ago
BuffyBuffy
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answered 13 hours ago
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Can I say "a master in Control Engineering with a focus on Machine learning"? or "a master in Control Engineering with specialization in Machine learning"?
– Babak
13 hours ago
That would be my choice. It makes it clear and projects the information you want to be known.
– Buffy
13 hours ago
1
@Buffy Which choice did you make there then?
– Solar Mike
13 hours ago
1
@Buffy: Thanks, but which of those two suggestions looks better regarding the situation I described?
– Babak
13 hours ago
2
Either of them seems fine.
– Buffy
11 hours ago
add a comment |
2
Can I say "a master in Control Engineering with a focus on Machine learning"? or "a master in Control Engineering with specialization in Machine learning"?
– Babak
13 hours ago
That would be my choice. It makes it clear and projects the information you want to be known.
– Buffy
13 hours ago
1
@Buffy Which choice did you make there then?
– Solar Mike
13 hours ago
1
@Buffy: Thanks, but which of those two suggestions looks better regarding the situation I described?
– Babak
13 hours ago
2
Either of them seems fine.
– Buffy
11 hours ago
2
2
Can I say "a master in Control Engineering with a focus on Machine learning"? or "a master in Control Engineering with specialization in Machine learning"?
– Babak
13 hours ago
Can I say "a master in Control Engineering with a focus on Machine learning"? or "a master in Control Engineering with specialization in Machine learning"?
– Babak
13 hours ago
That would be my choice. It makes it clear and projects the information you want to be known.
– Buffy
13 hours ago
That would be my choice. It makes it clear and projects the information you want to be known.
– Buffy
13 hours ago
1
1
@Buffy Which choice did you make there then?
– Solar Mike
13 hours ago
@Buffy Which choice did you make there then?
– Solar Mike
13 hours ago
1
1
@Buffy: Thanks, but which of those two suggestions looks better regarding the situation I described?
– Babak
13 hours ago
@Buffy: Thanks, but which of those two suggestions looks better regarding the situation I described?
– Babak
13 hours ago
2
2
Either of them seems fine.
– Buffy
11 hours ago
Either of them seems fine.
– Buffy
11 hours ago
add a comment |
List the degrees properly. If you want to add bullets, you could describe the specialization there (along with any other special things, perhaps a research project, thesis, etc.). Most young people don't have enough meaty achievements to fill the page anyways (opposite problem as you get older). So doing it as a bullet kills two birds.
The other way I have seen it done is as a parenthetical:
2018 B.S. Systems engineering, Enormous State University (machine learning emphasis)
Of course if you have an actual minor list that.
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List the degrees properly. If you want to add bullets, you could describe the specialization there (along with any other special things, perhaps a research project, thesis, etc.). Most young people don't have enough meaty achievements to fill the page anyways (opposite problem as you get older). So doing it as a bullet kills two birds.
The other way I have seen it done is as a parenthetical:
2018 B.S. Systems engineering, Enormous State University (machine learning emphasis)
Of course if you have an actual minor list that.
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List the degrees properly. If you want to add bullets, you could describe the specialization there (along with any other special things, perhaps a research project, thesis, etc.). Most young people don't have enough meaty achievements to fill the page anyways (opposite problem as you get older). So doing it as a bullet kills two birds.
The other way I have seen it done is as a parenthetical:
2018 B.S. Systems engineering, Enormous State University (machine learning emphasis)
Of course if you have an actual minor list that.
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List the degrees properly. If you want to add bullets, you could describe the specialization there (along with any other special things, perhaps a research project, thesis, etc.). Most young people don't have enough meaty achievements to fill the page anyways (opposite problem as you get older). So doing it as a bullet kills two birds.
The other way I have seen it done is as a parenthetical:
2018 B.S. Systems engineering, Enormous State University (machine learning emphasis)
Of course if you have an actual minor list that.
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I don't think a degree in control engineering gives a bad impression at all. A lot of people in machine learning come from other fields. You just need to emphasize the experience you have, courses you took, etc.
– Jair Taylor
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