MA

MA may refer to a variety of topics, including academic degrees, geographical locations, and more. This article will focus on the most common uses of the term.

Academic Degrees

In the realm of academic degrees, MA often stands for Master of Arts. This is a postgraduate or graduate degree awarded by universities in many countries. The degree is usually contrasted with the Master of Science (MS or MSc). In the United States, an MA may be given in a variety of disciplines in the humanities, social sciences, or other non-scientific areas.

Geographical Locations

MA is also the United States Postal Service abbreviation for the U.S. state of Massachusetts. Located in the New England region of the United States, Massachusetts is known for its significant Colonial history and for being home to the city of Boston.

Other Uses

In other contexts, MA may refer to:

• Mature Audiences, a rating in the Motion Picture Association film rating system.
• Moving Average, a commonly used indicator in technical analysis that helps smooth out price action by filtering out the “noise” from random price fluctuations.
• Martial Arts, a codified system and tradition of combat practiced for a number of reasons such as self-defense, military and law enforcement applications, competition, physical health and fitness, entertainment, and the preservation of a nation's intangible cultural heritage.

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