| Course Focus | Emphasises management, business strategy and leadership skills. | Focuses on academic specialties such as science, technology, or arts. |
| Core Subjects | Comprises Subjects such as- Marketing Management, Finance, Human Resource Management, Operations Management and Business Law. | Core subjects vary according to the specialization of the MSc offered, such as Data Science, organic Chemistry, or Physics. |
| Objective | Aims to enhance managerial abilities and train the students for leading a successful business and management ventures. | Students gain in-depth knowledge in a chosen specialization or subject area, and are prepared for research or technology positions. |
| Elective Options | Provides options on electives like Digital Marketing, Entrepreneurship, International Business and so on. | Usually, the electives are available in niche subjects like Quantum Mechanics, Bioinformatics, Artificial Intelligence and more. |
| Mathematics Requirement | General knowledge of business math and statistics. | Prerequisite advanced mathematics depending upon the area (Calculus, Linear Algebra for MSc in Physics or Computer Science). |
| Research Component | Includes projects based on research, but it also deals with practical business problems. | Usually contents a research thesis or dissertation, providing a focused coverage in theoretical research. |
| Job Roles | Post completion Prepares students for Management roles such as Business Manager, Marketing Manager, HR Manager or Consultant. | Prepares students for technical positions as Data Scientist, Researcher, Lab Technician, or Software Developer. |
| Internships | MBA programs often provide internships in the business world for real-world practice. | MSc courses might have some research projects, but internships are less common unless for industry-led fields (e.g. Computer Science). |
| Industry Interaction | High Industry exposure, highlighted by avenues such as guest lectures, business simulation and corporate visits. | Relatively few industry connections, though some subfields may provide opportunities for joint research with industry or internships in related fields. |
| Assessment | Assessment tends to be configured around case studies, group projects, examination and presentation. | Evaluation is largely based on exams, lab work and research papers or dissertations. |
