Master of Professional Studies Degree Concentrations

Program Overview

The Master of Professional Studies program is designed to affordably and flexibly meet the education needs of working adults who are not generally served by traditional methods. Offered completely online and available 24/7, this unique program is taught by professors who are best suited to help you develop the skills necessary to excel in your career field.

This graduate professional degree consists of 33 hours of interdisciplinary coursework and is available in three concentrations:

Strategic Leadership prepares you to lead in today's rapidly changing professional environment. The interdisciplinary approach focuses on leadership, communication, strategic planning and assessment, organizational structure and research/data analysis.

The Strategic Leadership concentration is available at:

Austin Peay State University
East Tennessee State University
Middle Tennessee State University
Tennessee State University
Tennessee Technological University
The University of Memphis

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Human Resources Leadership prepares you for a leadership role in the area of human resources. The interdisciplinary approach is appropriate because of the many skills and knowledge areas that are needed for success in this field.

The Human Resources concentration is available at:

Austin Peay State University
Tennessee State University
Tennessee Technological University
University of Memphis

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Training and Development prepares individuals to manage, deliver and assess on-site training programs. It also addresses the needs of human resource managers and other professionals who are increasingly relying on technology to deliver workforce education.

The Training and Development concentration is available at: