Professional Studies
Move ahead through strategic leadership. Online program for professionals. No GRE needed. Enhance leadership and strategic skills.
Professional Studies, Strategic Leadership Concentration, M.P.S.
The Strategic Leadership concentration of the Master of Professional Studies degree (MPS) is an interdisciplinary graduate degree program for working professionals who wish to earn a graduate degree and excel in their careers.
This program is:
- Designed for the working adult
- Available Completely Online
- Provides a Flexible Schedule
- Does NOT require a GRE with 5 years of work experience
The leadership function is the single greatest contributor to the overall success of any organization. Strategic leadership impacts all areas of operation and requires that a leader is well-versed in many areas. The Strategic Leadership master's program examines various subject areas including leadership theory, research/data analysis, organizational structure and change, communication, and strategic planning and assessment. The program culminates with a professional project.
This 30-hour program combines the social sciences and the professions to make it directly applicable to the working adult who wants to increase income and promotion possibilities. This program easily fits almost any schedule, since you can complete it 100% online and it is available 24/7.
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‘Accommodating’ MTSU graduate faculty help state employee conquer master’s degree challenge
Brandon Whitehead has always been ready for a challenge. He overcame a major surgery when he was 5 years old, has dealt with vision loss since he was a child. His most recent challenge was returning to college in his 40s to earn a master’s degree. Whitehead, who works for the State of Tennessee as [ Read More ]
News Briefs
‘Accommodating’ MTSU graduate faculty help state employee conquer master’s degree challenge
Brandon Whitehead has always been ready for a challenge. He overcame a major surgery when he was 5 years old, has dealt with vision loss since he was a child. His most recent challenge was returning to college in his 40s to earn a master’s degree. Whitehead, who works for the State of Tennessee as [ Read More ]
Professional Studies, Strategic Leadership Concentration, M.P.S.
The Strategic Leadership master's degree is intended to help with career advancement for working professionals seeking to improve organizational leadership, planning, communication, conflict management, and other areas of leadership.
Some possible professional opportunities for degree-holders:
- Business owner
- Company executive
- Manager
- Director of Marketing
- Vice President
- Researcher
- Team leader
- Director of Technology Enhancements
- Director of Strategic Influence
- Senior Project Manager
- Assistant Special Agent in Charge
- Intelligence Officer
- Site Director
- PMO Manager
Employers of MTSU alumni include
- Dyersburg State Community College
- Middle Tennessee State University
- Rutherford County Sheriff's Office
- Tennessee Department of Corrections
- Tennessee General Assembly
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
- Y-12 National Security Complex
- Tennessee Bureau of Investigation
- Tennessee State University
- Premise Health
- HCA Healthcare
- Tennessee Air National Guard
- Marketing Strategies International
- United Health Group
View the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook for Administrative Services Managers.
MTSU’s Career Development Center
MTSU offers a comprehensive Career Development Center that serves students throughout the full student experience and beyond. They collaborate with faculty and staff to equip students with the tools to be marketable to the world of work and continuing education.
Students can schedule an appointment or check online resources and job boards at mtsu.edu/career.
Students can find current internship opportunities by talking to faculty and visiting the University job and internship board called Handshake .
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