Glossary of Accreditation and Certifications

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• Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) - (Massachusetts university noted for its scientific and technological research and studies)

• Master of Business Administration (MBA) - (advanced degree, generally requiring two years of study beyond a bachelor's degree, which focuses on organizational management skills)

• Master Business Continuity Professional (MBCP) -

• master of science (MS) (MSc) - (advanced degree, generally requiring two years of study, beyond a bachelor's degree, with a focus on a specific area of study)

• master of science in information technology (MScIT) - (advanced degree, generally requiring two years of study, beyond a bachelor's degree, with an emphasis on the technical aspects of computer operations and technology)

• Medical Doctor (Doctor of Medicine) (MD) - (licensing/certification conferred by states or governmental entities, usually requiring graduation from an accredited medical school, passage of an exam, and residency service at a hospital)

• Medical Research Council (MRC) - (organization setting standards/providing guidelines relating to the management and sharing of research data in the medical field)

• Microsoft (MSFT) - (NASDAQ abbreviation for Microsoft Corporation stock listed on the exchange)

• Microsoft Certified Architect (MCA) - (credential offered by Microsoft for computer professionals proficient in the use of Microsoft products)

• Microsoft Certified Application Developer (MCAD) - (credential offered by Microsoft for computer professionals proficient in the use of Microsoft products)

• Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA) - (credential offered by Microsoft for computer professionals proficient in the use of Microsoft products)

• Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (MCDST) - (credential offered by Microsoft for computer professionals proficient in the use of Microsoft products)

• Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) - (credential offered by Microsoft for computer professionals proficient in the use of Microsoft products)

• Microsoft Certified Professional Developer (MCPD) - (credential offered by Microsoft for computer professionals proficient in the use of Microsoft products)

• Microsoft Certified Software Engineer (MCSE) - (credential offered by Microsoft for computer professionals proficient in the use of Microsoft products)

• Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) - (credential offered by Microsoft for computer professionals proficient in the use of Microsoft products)

• Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer (MCSD) - (credential offered by Microsoft for computer professionals proficient in the use of Microsoft products)

• Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) - (credential offered by Microsoft for computer professionals proficient in the use of Microsoft products)

• Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) - (credential offered by Microsoft for computer professionals proficient in the use of Microsoft products)

• Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) - (credential offered by Microsoft for computer professionals proficient in the use of Microsoft products)

• Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) - (credential offered by Microsoft for computer professionals proficient in the use of Microsoft products)

• Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) - (credential offered by Microsoft for computer professionals proficient in the use of Microsoft products)

• Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) - (credential offered by Microsoft for computer professionals proficient in the use of Microsoft products)

• Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) - (standard-setting body for film media and content)

• Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC) - (resource center sponsored by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to provide information on cyber threat prevention, protection, response and recovery for state, local, tribal, and territorial governments)