Editing Master of Advanced Studies (section)

== German-speaking countries ==
[[File:Master of Advanced Studies MAS Konzept.jpg|thumb|350px|Master of Advanced Studies (MAS) Program]]
{{See also|Diplom}}
The degree of Master of Advanced Studies is awarded in Switzerland, Austria and Liechtenstein as a continuing education (''Weiterbildung'') degree.
In Switzerland, the degree is recognized by federal law. Generally, a university degree is required for admission, but also work experience and non-formal education can be considered in addition to formal education.<ref name=autogenerated2 /><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.admin.ch/opc/de/classified-compilation/20050145/index.html|title=SR 414.712 Verordnung des WBF vom 2. September 2005 über Studiengänge, Nachdiplomstudien und Titel an Fachhochschulen|first=Bundeskanzlei -|last=P|website=www.admin.ch|access-date=19 April 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ond.vlaanderen.be/hogeronderwijs/bologna/links/National-reports-2007/National_Report_Switzerland2007.pdf|title=Vlaams Ministerie van Onderwijs en Vorming - Onderwijs - databanken|website=www.ond.vlaanderen.be|access-date=19 April 2018}}</ref> A MAS requires 60-120 [[European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System|ECTS]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kfh.ch/uploads/dobo/doku/Switzerland_04-05.pdf?CFID=16137318&CFTOKEN=70253105|title=swissuniversities|website=www.kfh.ch|access-date=19 April 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.unil.ch/enseignement/page30322_en.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100329081916/http://www.unil.ch/enseignement/page30322_en.html|url-status=dead|title=UNIL enseignement - Advanced programmes<!-- Bot generated title -->|archive-date=March 29, 2010}}</ref> and usually consists of course work, independent study and a masters thesis.<ref name=autogenerated3>
In Switzerland there are three levels of continuing education qualifications: the Certificate of Advanced Studies, the Diploma of Advanced studies and the Master of Advanced Studies. The Master of Advanced Studies is the highest of these qualifications.[http://www.swissuniversity.ch/system-master-of-advanced-studies.htm Swissuniversity – Master of Advanced Studies<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>