{"id":8962,"date":"2026-04-20T09:24:15","date_gmt":"2026-04-20T07:24:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theopenfaculty.com\/?p=8962"},"modified":"2026-04-20T09:27:52","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T07:27:52","slug":"advantages-of-studying-an-official-masters-degree-public-service-entrance-exams-internal-promotion-and-points-on-the-waiting-list","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theopenfaculty.com\/en\/2026\/04\/20\/ventajas-de-estudiar-un-master-oficial-oposiciones-promocion-interna-y-puntos-en-bolsa\/","title":{"rendered":"Advantages of studying an official Master's degree: competitive examinations, internal promotion, and points in recruitment pools"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Why study an official Master's degree?<\/b><\/span><\/h2>

When continuing with education, many people hesitate between undertaking a university master's degree or an official master's degree. However, when the goal is to improve employability or advance professionally, the\u00a0official master's degrees offer key advantages<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>both in the public and private sectors.<\/p>

These programmes are recognised within the European Higher Education Area (EHEA) and have academic and professional validity throughout the territory.<\/p>

Advantages of studying an official Master's degree<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>

Score well in competitive exams<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>

One of the main advantages of an official master's degree is that\u00a0adds points to the scales for competitive exams<\/strong><\/span>.<\/p>

In many selection processes, additional academic training allows for:<\/p>

  • improve ranking<\/li>
  • increase the total score<\/li>
  • stand out from other candidates<\/li><\/ul>

    This is particularly relevant in sectors such as education, public administration, or public tourism.<\/p>

    Improve your position in public employment exchanges<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>

    Job boards value additional training, and official Master's degrees usually carry significant weight in scoring.<\/p>

    This could make the difference between:<\/p>

    • to get a contract before<\/li>
    • to be left outside of the top positions<\/li><\/ul>

      The more accredited training you have, the more job options you'll have.<\/p>

      Facilitate internal promotion<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>

      If you already work in public administration, an official master's degree can help you to:<\/p>

      • to access positions of greater responsibility<\/li>
      • Improve your professional profile<\/li>
      • Apply for internal promotion processes<\/li><\/ul>

        Increasingly, institutions value profiles with\u00a0<\/span>Specialised training and management skills<\/span><\/strong>.<\/p>

        It has official recognition and European validity.<\/strong><\/h4>

        Unlike other programmes, an official Master's degree:<\/p>

        • is accredited by official bodies such as the National Agency for Quality Assessment and Accreditation (ANECA)<\/li>
        • It is a regulated qualification within the university system<\/li>
        • is valid throughout the European Higher Education Area<\/li>
        • allows access to doctoral studies<\/li><\/ul>

          This makes it a strong option for those seeking a qualification with academic backing and official recognition.<\/p>

          Improve your professional profile in the private sector too<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>

          Although many people associate official master's degrees with competitive examinations, the reality is that they are also a very valuable tool for improving employability in the private sector.<\/p>

          They contribute<\/p>

          • Specialisation in a specific area<\/li>
          • Strategic knowledge<\/li>
          • Management and decision-making skills<\/li><\/ul>

            In sectors such as tourism and hospitality management, where professionalisation is increasing, having official qualifications can make a difference compared to other profiles.<\/p>

            Which official Master's degree to choose?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>

            Choosing an official master's degree depends on your career goals. If you're looking to enhance your profile in a specific sector, the ideal option is to opt for specialised training that is geared towards the job market.<\/p>

            For example, in the tourism sector, programmes such as the\u00a0Master in Hotel Management<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0They allow you to acquire skills in management, operations, marketing, and team management, applicable in both the public and private sectors.<\/p>

            An investment in your professional future<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>

            Studying an official Master's degree is not only a way to continue your education, but also a strategic tool for advancing your professional career.<\/p>

            Whether for preparing for competitive examinations, improving your position in employment registers, accessing higher-responsibility roles, or even standing out in the private sector, this training can make a real difference to your future.<\/p>

            If you're considering taking the next step, choosing an official Master's degree can be one of the most profitable decisions in the long term.<\/p>

            Preguntas frecuentes sobre m\u00e1steres oficiales<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>

            Does an official Master's degree count towards competitive exams?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>

            Yes, official Master's degrees usually score well in most competitive examinations, as they are part of officially recognised academic training.<\/p>

            What is the difference between an official Master's degree and a proprietary Master's degree?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>

            The official master's degree is accredited by the university system and is valid throughout the European Higher Education Area, whereas a programme-specific master's degree depends on each institution and does not always have official recognition.<\/p>

            Does the official master's degree count towards employment exchange schemes?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>

            Yes, in many public employment vacancy boards, official training earns points and improves the candidate's position.<\/p>

            Does an official Master's degree count towards internal promotion?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>

            Yes, it's a valued factor in internal promotion processes, especially when aiming for positions with greater responsibility.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

            \u00bfPor qu\u00e9 estudiar un m\u00e1ster oficial? A la hora de continuar con la formaci\u00f3n, muchas personas dudan entre cursar un m\u00e1ster propio o un m\u00e1ster oficial. Sin embargo, cuando el objetivo es mejorar la empleabilidad o avanzar profesionalmente, los\u00a0m\u00e1steres oficiales ofrecen ventajas clave\u00a0tanto en el sector p\u00fablico como en el privado. Estos programas est\u00e1n reconocidos […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":8964,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[24],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-8962","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/theopenfaculty.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8962","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/theopenfaculty.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/theopenfaculty.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theopenfaculty.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theopenfaculty.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8962"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/theopenfaculty.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8962\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8967,"href":"https:\/\/theopenfaculty.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8962\/revisions\/8967"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theopenfaculty.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8964"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/theopenfaculty.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8962"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theopenfaculty.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8962"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theopenfaculty.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8962"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}