MSc (Master of Science) is one of the widely pursued degrees around the world. Some students pursue it for better career prospects, some do it to be able to become an expert in a particular field of domain.

Just like regular MSc, MSc Online is a great option as it is an excellent way for students to pursue higher education without having to worry about traveling to a traditional classroom or conforming with a specific class schedule.

Majority of the students are pursuing different MSc courses via online mode. Top Educational platforms such as Coursera, Upgrad, Edx, etc. are offering a number of certified Master of Science courses in different fields of management, technology, pure sciences, fashion, finance, etc.

Some of the most popular online courses this year have to be MSc Data Science and MSc Data Analytics, because of huge scope in the data science and analytics industry.

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Due to the lockdown situation in India because of COVID-19, a majority of students have or enrolling themselves in different online MSc programs to upgrade their skills and knowledge.

Other than these educational platforms, many top colleges around the world such as Harvard University, Amity, London School of Business and Finance, etc. offer credible MSc courses largely to students who fulfill the basic criteria of having at least a Bachelor's degree in a related field. 

The admissions in these colleges is almost the same as the regular MSc Admission Process. The only difference would be that the fees of online courses would be lower. Other than that, the course structure and curriculum is just the same as regular mode.

The table below shows some of the best online MSc colleges that majority of students prefer to pursue:

The average tuition fees and total cost will depend on factors such as tuition variations, the field of study, the institution’s country of origin, and course material prices. It can be as low as INR 20,000 or even INR 25 Lakhs in some cases. 

In terms of advantages, students have the freedom to study anywhere online through virtual recorded classes and live classes. Assistance is provided by the students by the faculties and their teachers in any way possible.

Some reputed universities also offer financial and career assistance to deserving students. Skills such as critical thinking skills, management skills, time management skills, and other soft skills can be greatly achieved through online MSc programs.

In terms of career, MSc opens up a variety of career opportunities in different disciplines. The average salary varies from course specializations, type of college, college location, etc. In India, it can be around INR 3-6 LPA, in Abroad it can be around INR 20-80 LPA.

Students can also apply for a number of PhD courses in their interested field of study after finishing their MSc.