Program Overview
The School Administration at Mississippi State University is a MSc programme in Humanities over 14 months, delivered On-campus. 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 humanities. 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 School Administration 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: 14 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 4.5
- Tuition: USD 1,021 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 391 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Starkville, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the School Administration programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- School Legal and Ethical Perspectives
- School Leadership
- Evaluation of School Programs
- School Leadership Internship I
- Educating Diverse Learners
- School Leadership Internship II
- Leading Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment
- Human Resources Leadership for Schools
- School Business and Facilities
- Leadership for Positive School Culture
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 2.75 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
- Transcripts of college work; 2.75 undergraduate GPA minimum from a four year accredited institution and a 3.0
- graduate GPA minimum.
- A valid and current Mississippi or reciprocal teacher license/certificate.
- Three letters of reference.
- Three or more years of teaching experience in a school system and be currently employed in that system.
- A positive endorsement (in the form of a letter of nomination) from student\'s current district or school administrator
- An acceptable score on the Graduate Record Examination (verbal, quantitative, analytical, and writing format or verbal,
- quantitative, and analytical writing format). The GRE score must be current (no more than 5 years old).
- A successful departmental interview with Leadership and Foundations faculty.
- Portfolio
English Proficiency: IELTS 4.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 1,021 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 391 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 1,021 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 391 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 4.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Mississippi 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 Mississippi State University
Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, United States
Mississippi 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 14 months