To receive a degree or certificate from a higher education institution, students must take courses from the program’s curriculum. The curriculum is developed by the institution to cover a variety of topics that are relevant to the program’s topic.

An MA is a master’s degree awarded to students that have completed a program studying humanities or fine arts subjects such as history, communications, philosophy, theology or English. A Master of Arts degree typically requires coursework, research and written examinations.

Online learning refers to use of electronic media and information and communication technologies (ICT) in education. With online learning one has the flexibility to access their studies at any time and from anywhere they can log on.