What is the difference between a graduate certificate and a graduate degree (MA, MBA, etc.)?
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Graduate degrees usually require more coursework and/or some kind of thesis. In some places (like the UK) the difference is your performance in your classes: if you don't do well enough to qualify for a master's degree you may get a certificate instead (there are other possibilities, too, like no degree or one with "honours").
The cynical answer is that degrees look better on a resume and are more likely to qualify you for a higher salary.
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