I am a Master student at the economics faculty

My name’s Sergey Sapozhnikov. Last year I got a (1) _______________in economics at Kemerovo State University. Now I’m a (2) ____________ student in economics at the same university. Why? The main thing is I’d like to become a (3) ___________in economics. Students getting a Master’s degree at the economics faculty may choose two main (4) ____________: economics and management. I’ve chosen economics. There are four areas for (5) ____________ in it: economics and finance and credit relations, regional economics, real estate economics and financial economics. I specialize in the regional economics. I have to study many (6) _______________ and newly advanced technologies both in Russian and in English, to be able to carry out my (7) ______________.

My supervisor is the Doctor of Engineering, Professor. He is the (8) ______ of the regional economics department and is known both in Russia and in the world. He often takes part in in regional and international (9) ______________. The teachers conduct scientific research personally and in groups in accordance with the plan of the department. There are (10) ____________ and (11)_________. The Master programme at my university lasts two years. My research deals with ….. As for me, I’ve already chosen the topic of my (12) ____________. Now I collect the necessary (13) __________ for it.

Task 3. Read the above text again and speak about your research work

Reading Why Get a Master's Degree?

Most undergraduates who seek to get a graduate degree have a Master's degree in mind. What is a Master’s degree and what does it mean?

A Master's degree is a university degree that you can get by studying for one or two years after your first degree (Bachelor’s degree). (Longman dictionary online) It is a specialized graduate programme focused on gaining practical knowledge in a specific area.

While getting a Master’s degree you may continue education in your field or move to a new subject area. Within the chosen area you can expand your knowledge and improve your analytical, problem solving, communication and organizational skills, time management and ability to meet deadlines. Moreover, all the above may improve your career prospects. The additional qualification you have acquired will prove to your prospective employer that you are determined, goal-oriented (purposeful?), self-motivated and hard-working person. Also, a master's degree offers you a chance to prepare for PhD research.

Master’s degrees are usually divided into two types by subject such as the Master of Arts (M.A.) and the Master of Science (M.S.).

A M.A. degree is usually awarded in humanities studies, such as history, geography, philology, philosophy, theology, education, social and political sciences or fine arts.

A M.S. degree is based on scientific learning like physics, biology, chemistry, economics, engineering, information science, medicine, mathematics and environmental studies. Certain fields such as economics and the social sciences can fall under both arts and sciences, with the individual institution deciding on what to call their master’s degree programme. One more popular master’s degree is a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) degree. It is designed to give knowledge and skills required for career development in business and management. Students are given broad training in all aspects of business, allowing them to apply their learning to a variety of careers.

Actually, there are two main types of postgraduate programs: taught and research. Most Master’s degrees are taught programs. They usually involve completing a series of timetabled units (lectures, seminars, laboratory work or distance learning) across two semesters before undertaking an extended individual research project or thesis. Research programs involve learning through research. It is essential for a student to be able to work independently as he or she will receive less tutor support than that provided on a taught degree. The most common are the MRes (‘Master of Research’) and the MPhil (‘Master of Philosophy’).

Most Master’s degree programs require that students (should) write a master’s thesis, or an extended research paper. Depending on the field, a Master’s degree thesis may entail conducting a thorough analysis of the literature or a scientific experiment. Some Master’s programs offer alternatives to the Master’s thesis, such as written exams or other written projects that are less rigorous than theses.

Task 4. Correct the sentences:

A Master's degree is a university degree that you can get by studying for one or two years before your first degree.
When getting a Master’s degree you must choose a new subject area.
A MA degree is usually awarded in natural sciences.
A MS degree is usually awarded in humanitarian or social sciences.
A MBA degree aims to give students skills and knowledge required for teaching in colleges.
A person with a Master’s degree can be characterized as lazy and aimless.
Taught Master’s degrees programs are based on implementing research projects in a specialized field of study.
Research Master’s degrees programs are based on structured course modules taught through lectures and seminars.