So here is a great article from Monster.com (which I swear is a joke 90% of time) that tells you "how to increase your chances of landing an interview" by lying. Sort of. Either way, I found it helpful.
In today’s buyer’s market, employers have reason to be picky when it comes to credentials and degrees. “Companies that do this are usually trying to use the ad as a strong qualifier to cut down the massive number of resumes they receive,” explains Bethel, Connecticut-based job coach Judi Perkins. “The company hopes the list of requirements will deter the bulk of the unrealistic submittals.”
Tips for Overcoming Degree Requirements in Job Ads