Missouri State University, US, announces Masters of Science in Administrative Studies admissions

July 8, 2015 - PRLog -- New Delhi, June 29, 2015:Missouri State University (MSU), long-established university of mid-west US, has invited applications for its Administrative Studies Graduate Programme, titled Master of Science in Administrative Studies (MSAS). The interdisciplinary programme is aimed at enhancing administrative abilities with core focus in areas like cyber security, applied communication, criminal justice, homeland security, environmental management, sports management, and producing and screenwriting.

MSU is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, US, which ensures that the MSAS programme, along with other university programmes, meets standards for excellence in higher education. Elaborating on the programme, Colonel Kent D Thomas, Assistant Vice President, International Programmes, MSU, said, “The MSAS programme is the most-sought after programme by international students because of its interdisciplinary nature and hence, a wide range of career options. The 33-hour (minimum) programme currently involves 10 academic departments across five colleges, viz, College of Arts and Letters, College of Business, College of Health and Human Services, College of Natural and Applied Sciences and the College of Public Affairs”.

The programme is designed for candidates with established career paths with a minimum of three years of work experience. Students can take course work that builds competencies in organisational communication, information systems, personnel issues, legal/political issues, budgeting, and research design/methods.

“Admission to the course is competitive and meeting the minimum standards for admission would not alone guarantee acceptance into the programme.  Besides, it is not mandatory to take the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or the Graduate Management Aptitude Test (GMAT) for admission, but student with a GPA below a 3.00 on a 4.00 scale, must submit his GRE/GMAT scores”, said Dr Gerald Masterson, Programme Coordinator, MSAS, MSU.

The MSAS programme prepares an individual for a variety of administrative positions in a wide range of organisations like defence sector or private investigative firms. Successful completion of the programme would not only expand a student’s knowledge base and skills for enhanced administrative roles within organisations, but also make him/her a global citizen, given his interaction with cross-culture peers, faculty and relevant industry people during internships.

Why choose MSAS at MSU:

·         The Master of Science in Administrative Studies (MSAS) at MSU is one of its kind and fully accredited programme in administrative services. It is designed for individuals who are highly motivated to pursue an advanced degree with specialisations in various cross-disciplinary areas like cyber security, applied communication, criminal justice, homeland security, environmental management, sports management, and producing and screenwriting.

·         The curriculum facilitates a combination of quality teaching, with experience through internship and service-learning opportunities to promote community involvement and to provide vital job skills.

Who can apply?

Students with a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university can apply. Besides, a GPA of 3.00 is considered evidence for an applicant to handle graduate work and hence, is preferred. Applicants for the MSAS degree with a GPA less than 3.00 are strongly encouraged to submit other indicators of their potential to succeed, such as GRE/GMAT scores, proof of a strong work experience, portfolio and the like.

Benefit to Indian students:

·         The curriculum offers a global perspective to work in a variety of communication industry settings.

·         The well-organised on and off campus housing facilities at MSU are a boon to Indian students.

·         Exposure to new cultures at MSU as it has over 1,500 students from over 85 countries which render ample opportunities for cultural exchange and developing networks.

Date of commencement:

The session of the programme will start in October2015.

Duration:

18 Months to 2 Years

Fee

Tuition fees for the course is $16533.00

About Missouri State University: Missouri State University, Missouri, USA established in the year 1905, MSU is the second-largest university in Missouri with over 23,000 students currently studying out of which 1,500 are international students representing over 85 countries worldwide. The Princeton University reviewed it as ‘The Best in the Midwest distinction’. MSU has a world-class faculty with over 90% faculty holding a terminal degree in their field of study. The university comprises of a school of agriculture, a graduate college and six academic colleges namely, College of Arts & Letters, College of Business, College of Health & Human Services, College of Humanities & Public Affair, College of Natural & Applied Sciences and College of Education. MSU provides state-of-the-art facility for its students which include on-campus residence halls and dining centers, a student union, a world-class library, a brand new recreational center and dedicated academic facilities. Both on-campus and off-campus housing facilities are available at MSU.

For more details, please log on to: http://international.missouristate.edu/india