Program Overview
The Criminal Justice Leadership and Management at Sam Houston State University is a MSc programme in Business & Management over 12 months, delivered Online. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Criminal Justice Leadership and Management programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- Tuition: USD 2,619 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 1,449 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Criminal Justice Leadership and Management programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Seminar in Organization and Administration
- Research Methods and Quantitative Analysis in Criminal Justice
- Seminar in Leadership and Management
- Leadership Psychology in Criminal Justice Management
- Program Evaluation for Criminal Justice Management
- Emergent Issues in Criminal Justice Leadership
- Legal Aspects of Criminal Justice Management
- Critical Analysis of Justice Administration
- Resource Development in the Organizational Context
- Computer/Technology Applications for Criminal Justice
- Police in Society
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Application Requirements
ONLINE PROGRAM
- Graduate Admissions Application
- Application Fee
- Official transcript from the baccalaureate degree granting institution
- Official transcripts of all college-level coursework
- An acceptable undergraduate GPA. A prima facie acceptable GPA is a 3.0 for the final 30 baccalaureate credits.
- Current Resume
- Applicant Questionnaire
- Personal Essay
- Three years employed as a criminal justice professional (probation officer, police officer, corrections counselor, etc.) is preferable.
- Official GRE scores may be requested to demonstrate graduate study readiness if the GPA is inordinately low.
- International students are required to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). A minimum score of 550 (paper-based), 213 (computer-based), or 79 (internet-based) is required.
WEEKEND PROGRAM
- Graduate Admissions Application
- Application Fee
- Official transcript from the baccalaureate degree granting institution
- Official transcripts of all college-level coursework
- An acceptable undergraduate GPA. A prima facie acceptable GPA is a 3.0 for the final 30 baccalaureate credits.
- Current Resume
- Applicant Questionnaire
- Personal Essay
- Employer Endorsement Form
- Three years employed as a criminal justice professional (probation officer, police officer, corrections counselor, etc.) is preferable.
- Official GRE scores may be requested to demonstrate graduate study readiness if the GPA is inordinately low.
- Letter from Chief of Police
(if applyng for 100 Club Scholarship) - International students are required to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). A minimum score of 550 (paper-based), 213 (computer-based), or 79 (internet-based) is required.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 2,619 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 1,449 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 2,619 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 1,449 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Sam Houston State University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Sam Houston State University
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, United States
Sam Houston State University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 12 months
- Credits 9