UCD CS的project option和exam option

UCD的CS项目有project option和exam option。想知道哪一种更加适合未来的就业？
我本来以为是project。但是官网上对project option的描述是这样的：
A Master’s project is based on laboratory research carried out under the 299 course number, similar to a thesis. The biggest difference between the two is that, unlike the thesis, the faculty member determines what is to be done in a project. A project should demonstrate the student’s proficiency in research methods and scientific analysis, and a thorough knowledge of the state of the art in the student’s chosen area. It tends to be of more limited scope than a thesis, and usually takes less time to complete than a thesis.
这里面说，project里面，需要体现research method和scientific analysis，还有a thorough knowledge of the state of the art in the student’s chosen area。这看起来不像是就业导向的，倒像是研究导向的啊！
而exam option是这么说的：
Students who wish to develop breadth at the graduate level in computer science may choose the Master’s examination option. The examination is used to ensure that the student has acquired proficient knowledge in core and applied CS areas. The examination may be taken once the student has completed required courses and advanced to candidacy.
The possible exams follow the core areas: architecture, systems, theory, and applications. Students pick three of the four core areas that they have taken courses in to be examined in. The examination may be oral, written, or a combination of both, designated by the Exam Committee, with the objective to strengthen the student’s knowledge in selected core or applied CS areas that can best prepare the student for his/her professional career. A student is allowed to repeat the Master’s examination only once.
这里面反而强调了“prepare the student for his/her professional career”。
正常来说，去公司都是做project，因而project对就业更有利。但是这个project和科研更像啊，反而是exam明确说是为就业做准备。
有没有哪位大大说一下，哪种对就业更有利？尤其是在UCD CS学习过的大大？

请问有没有学长或学姐介绍一下 Project & Exam 的区别呢？