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MS Professional Studies (Online)

Lipscomb University, United States
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Course Overview

In the current marketplace, advanced education often leads to increased opportunities and responsibilities. Change the trajectory of your career with a Master of Professional Studies (MPS) from Lipscomb University. In this convenient, customized online degree program designed for working professionals, you’ll meet the growing demands of the workplace by improving your professional leadership skills and refining your strategic thinking.

Working with a faculty advisor, you’ll build a course of study based on your goals and interests, create a research plan and complete a capstone project that integrates your learning across academic disciplines.

Combine any two certificate programs to tailor your graduate studies based on your preferences. Let us help you keep your competitive advantage, advance your career and meet your personal and professional aspirations.

General Eligibility

Ready to apply? Let’s get started. We’re here to help at every step. Here’s what you’ll need to apply to Lipscomb Online.

  • Bachelor’s degree

  • Completed online application

  • $50 application fee or fee waiver

  • Official college transcripts from all schools attended (minimum 2.5 GPA)

  • Two professional recommendations

  • Résumé

  • Interview with faculty

If your undergraduate GPA is below 2.5, please provide a standardized test score or evidence of substantive professional experience.

Credit Hours:

30-36

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Module

Program of Study

Our graduate program curriculum allows you to create a program of study personalized to meet your educational needs and career goals. The Master of Professional Studies (MPS) requires 30-36 credit hours. You can earn your degree by combining two graduate certificate programs along with research methods and capstone. 

For students pursuing two or more certificates:

Select two stackable certificates (below) along with a research core consisting of the following
courses:
OGLD 5101 - Research Methods
OGLD 5992 - Capstone

For students seeking an MPS while pursuing one certificate:

Master of Professional Studies Core (18 hours)
OGLD 5101 - Research Methods
OGLD 5992 - Capstone
OGLD 5403 - Leadership Skills and Assessment
OGLD 5503 - Strategic and Advanced Competency Development
OGLD 5243 - Mission Focused Leadership
OR
OGLD 5613 - Leadership Seminar

Three of the following two-credit hour competencies required:
CORE 5053 - Communication Strategies
CORE 5123 - Leading in High Performance Environments
CORE 5263 - Organizing and Planning
CORE 5293 - Problem Solving and Decision Making
CORE 5303 - Relationship Building and Influence

Language Requirement

  • IELTS6.0
  • TOEFL78
  • PTE58
  • Duolingo79

IELTS 6.5 overall, with no less than 6.0 in any component.

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For any enquiries or further details, please don't hesitate to contact us. Let's take the next step in your academic journey together.

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