Overview
The Master of Professional Studies degree at the University of North Alabama appeals to students interested in building organizational leadership skills in the areas of Community Development, Higher Education Administration, Information Technology, or Security and Safety Leadership. Students customize their area studies while enhancing their knowledge base specific to work and leadership within formal organizations.
Through this program students will demonstrate:
- an understanding of the nature and impact of major social, economic, and political forces, including population diversity, technological change, and globalization
- the ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences
- the ability to conduct research and utilize research findings as a foundation for decision making
- the ability to lead, negotiate, and resolve conflicts
Programme Structure
Courses include:- Applied Research for Professionals
- Professional Communications
- Leadership, Negotiation, and Conflict Resolution
- Organizations, Institutions, and Change
- Globalization and Society
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
Credits
33-36
Delivered
Disciplines
Business Administration Sociology International Development View 195 other Masters in International Development in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
Unconditional Admission:
- Earned baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution. The baccalaureate degree must bear a strong substantive and conceptual relationship to the applicant's area of specialization within the MPrS degree.
- Overall undergraduate cumulative GPA of 2.7 minimum on a 4.0 scale or 3.0 GPA in last 60 hrs. of undergraduate study.
- The GRE/MAT is NOT required.
Tuition Fee
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International
12210 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 740 USD per credit during 24 months. -
National
12210 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 740 USD per credit during 24 months. -
In-State
6105 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 370 USD per credit during 24 months.
Living costs for Florence
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.