The Master of Professional Studies (M.P.S.) degree combines traditional academics with specialized, industry-specific skills courses in a highly applied, hands-on research setting. Today's leaders create pathways to carry an organization forward and bring all stakeholders together with their strategic direction.
Students enrolled in the M.P.S. program will learn and strengthen their skills in the following areas:
→ Data-driven decision making
→ Agile frameworks
→ Strategic resource planning
→ Team leadership
→ Project management
The degree includes core courses to provide an exposure to a broad range of interdisciplinary topics in organizational leadership, analytical data interpretation, and interpersonal and professional communication. With key private, public, and industrial partners throughout the region, the M.P.S. degree offers students a dynamic interdisciplinary learning approach, both in and out of the classroom, coupled with a final culminating experience in the student’s area of study.
The Master of Professional Studies (M.P.S.) program requires completion of 30 semester hours. The Master of Professional Studies consists of 15 semester hours and completion of one Certificate of Graduate Study (C.O.G.S.): Administration Science or First Responder Executive Leadership. Students will select the C.O.G.S. of their choice during the application process.
Students can start the M.P.S. degree at any point and complete any sequence of classes, the capstone is the last course and students must complete the prerequisites. Students are not required to complete the C.O.G.S. first to enter the M.P.S. degree.
| Course Number | Title | S.H. / Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses: 15 S.H. | ||
| MPS 22500 | Professional Studies Seminar | 3 |
| MPS 22503 | Foundations of Agile Management | 3 |
| MPS 22551 | Foundations of Data Analytics and Reporting (or MPS 22552) | 3 |
| MPS 22552 | Advanced Foundations of Data Analytics and Reporting* | 3 |
| MPS 22600 | Project Management and Team Building | 3 |
| MPS 22699 | Action Study: Master of Professional Studies Research | 3 |
| Administrative Science Certificate of Graduate Study | 15 S.H. | ||
| Required Courses: 12 S.H. | ||
| MPS 22510 | Diversity and Labor Relations | 3 |
| MPS 22511 | Complex Organization Dynamics: Leadership and Planning | 3 |
| MPS 22513 | Personnel Administration | 3 |
| MPS 22514 | Non-Profit Organization Development and Management | 3 |
| Elective Courses: 3 S.H. (Choose one from the following list): | ||
| DPEM 00692 | Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining | 3 |
| MPS 22512 | Contract Administration and Collective Bargaining | 3 |
| First Responder Executive Leadership Certificate of Graduate Study | 15 S.H. | ||
| Required Courses: 9 S.H. | ||
| DPEM 00550 | Disaster Policy and Legal Environment in Emergency Management | 3 |
| DPEM 00600 | Public Budgeting and Finance for Emergency Managers | 3 |
| DPEM 00691 | Administrative Public Policy and Law for Public Managers | 3 |
| Elective Courses: 6 S.H. (Choose two from the following list): | ||
| DPEM 00692 | Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining | 3 |
| DPEM 00615 | Management of First Responder Organizations | 3 |
| CJ 09526 | Management of Criminal Justice | 3 |
| DPEM 00622 | School-Based Threat Assessment and Planning | 3 |
| DPEM 00675 | Disaster Analytics: Evidence-Based Emergency Management and Professional Practice | 3 |
| DPEM 00646 | Fire Service Executive Leadership Clinical** | 3 |
*Recommended for Data Analytics and Management Specialization
**With permission of Program Advisor
Note: The courses listed above are not official and are subject to change. For an official list of available courses please visit the Rowan Global section tally.
Transfer Credit Evaluation Policy
The student should contact the Program Coordinator/Advisor of this program to discuss any potential transfer credit or prior learning assessments.
The following is a list of items required to begin the application process for the program. There may be additional actions or materials required for admission to the program. Upon receipt of the materials below, a representative from the Rowan Global Admissions Processing Office will contact you with confirmation or will indicate any missing items.
The Certificate of Graduate Study (C.O.G.S.) in Administrative Science centers on the study of the structure and dynamics of large-scale organizations such as corporations, educational institutions, and governments. Emphasis is placed on ecological, technological, and cultural forces that shape these organizations as well as their impact on society.
The Certificate of Graduate Study (C.O.G.S.) in Executive Leadership is designed to equip our nation’s emergency management executive leaders at the federal, state, and local levels with the necessary skills to help communities, businesses, and individuals to protect themselves from threats and be able to mount an all-hazards response.
Rowan University hosts a series of on campus and virtual events throughout the year to help you get to know us. From general information sessions, to program specific meetings with advisors, to webinars on timely and thought-provoking topics, these gatherings provide an excellent opportunity to ask questions, network with academics and future students, and learn from some of the most innovative and informed faculty in higher education today.
The chart below details available entry terms for the Master of Professional Studies (M.P.S.) program as well as corresponding application deadlines. Submitting the Application Form is only the first step to beginning the admission process. All of the required materials listed above must be received on or before the application completion deadline for your desired entry term to be considered for admission to that term. We encourage you to complete the application form and begin submitting your materials at least one month before the deadline indicated.
| Entry Term | Application Deadline |
|---|---|
| Fall (M1) | July 1 |
| Fall (M2) | September 15 |
| Spring (M3) | November 1 |
| Spring (M4) | February 1 |
| Summer (M5) | April 1 |
| Summer (M6) | June 1 |
At Rowan University, we pride ourselves on being vigilant and frugal about tuition. We work hard to provide quality education while seeking to reduce the barrier that college costs can present students.
RatesWe know paying for tuition can be a challenge. That is why Rowan provides students with the financial resources needed to put their education first by offering grants, loans, work-study, and scholarships.
More InfoThe chart below details available entry terms for the Master of Professional Studies (M.P.S.) program as well as corresponding application deadlines. Submitting the Application Form is only the first step to beginning the admission process. All of the required materials listed above must be received on or before the application completion deadline for your desired entry term to be considered for admission to that term. We encourage you to complete the application form and begin submitting your materials at least one month before the deadline indicated.
| Entry Term | Application Deadline |
|---|---|
| Fall (M1) | July 1 |
| Fall (M2) | September 15 |
| Spring (M3) | November 1 |
| Spring (M4) | February 1 |
| Summer (M5) | April 1 |
| Summer (M6) | June 1 |
At Rowan University, we pride ourselves on being vigilant and frugal about tuition. We work hard to provide quality education while seeking to reduce the barrier that college costs can present students.
RatesWe know paying for tuition can be a challenge. That is why Rowan provides students with the financial resources needed to put their education first by offering grants, loans, work-study, and scholarships.
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