Looking to advance
your career? discover our Masters in Professional studies program
Masters in Professional Studies (MPS) Lake Erie College proudly introduces a new graduate program and the first of its kind in Ohio, the Master’s Degree of Professional Studies. The MPS is designed for: • •
Career-focused students who are seeking to embrace interdisciplinary learning Refine and develop skills in key areas related to organizational success
With convenient options including an online format and flexibility of course selection, students build their own academic curriculum from a variety of disciplines. Participants develop the skills most sought after by employers including: • • •
Organization dynamics Leadership Negotiation, and problem-solving
From recent graduates looking to earn their Masters before entering the workforce to those currently in their industry looking for a promotion and upward mobility, students will earn a specialized advanced degree with projects tailored to the individual. The MPS builds on any undergraduate degree, including a popular 4+1 option, creating professionals with the skills most needed by employers.
Program features
and benefits
Concentrations with skills-based courses available
Communications | Organizational Management | Interdisciplinary
Convenient Online Format
- Flexible course selection with interesting curriculum choices including interdisciplinary core courses - Individualized courses of study with choice electives— project-tailored to students
4+1 option
LEC Undergraduate students who meet eligibility requirements can enroll in MPS courses which will count as electives towards their bachelor’s degree and fulfill requirements for the MPS program. This allows students to graduate in five years with both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree.
Perfect for professionals at any level of their career - Recent grads pursuing a Master’s before entering the workforce - Professionals seeking a promotion - Professionals looking for a career transition - Adults seeking a specialized degree
Requirements • A bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with an undergraduate cumulative grade point average of 3.00 on a 4.0 scale. Admissions exceptions to the Lake Erie College Professional Studies. program may be made based on the applicant’s professional work experience and/or acceptable GMAT/GRE scores. A personal interview may be requested at the discretion of the College. • Complete the M.P.S. Graduate application. • Submission of official undergraduate transcripts and any graduate work completed (sent directly to the Admission Office from degree-granting institution at admission@lec.) • Current or previous professional work experience or experiential learning is expected. • A resume outlining the work experience and education that has prepared the student to begin graduate study is sent to admission@lec.edu. • Personal Statement of up to 500 words that addresses one of the following questions:
-Problem Solving: Describe a time in your professional or personal life in which you were particularly creative or innovative in solving a problem or creating something new. • Philosophy -Describe your view or philosophy on the role that ethics play in the workplace.
4+1 Program Lake Erie College undergraduate students who meet eligibility requirements can enroll in MPS courses which will concurrently count as electives towards their bachelor’s degree and fulfill requirements for the MPS program. This program allows students to matriculate in five (5) years with electives towards their bachelor’s degree and fulfill requirements for the MPS program. This program allows students to matriculate in five (5) years with both an undergraduate and graduate degree. Although generally not required, applicants may supplement their undergraduate record with official scores on the GMAT (Graduate Management Admissions Test) or GRE (Graduate Admission Exam).
Interested in Applying? To learn more about the program,
Visit lec.edu/mps
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