Program Overview
The Victim Services Management at Sam Houston State University is a MSc programme in Business & Management over 12 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 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 Victim Services 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: On-campus
- Tuition: USD 2,619 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 1,449 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
- Location: Texas City, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Victim Services 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
- [\'Critical Analysis of Justice Administration\', \'Seminar in Victimology\', \'Seminar in Crime Victim Services and Management\', \'Advocacy and Case Management\', \'Research Methods and Quantitative Analysis in Criminal Justice\', \'Coordinating Victim Services\', \'Speical Topics (Nonprofit Management & Grant Writing)\', \'Special Topics: Family Violence or Child Abuse and Neglect\', \'Gender and Criminal Justice\', \'Human Sex Trafficking\', \'Elder Abuse and Victimization\', \'Interpersonal and Famly Violence\', \'Neurobiology of Trauma\', \'Program Evaluation for Criminal Justice Management\', \'Special Topics: Violence Against Women\', "Special Topics: Victims\' Politics and Policies", \'Special Topics: Family Violence or Child Abuse and Neglect\']
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 3 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).
Admission
Applications to the Master of Science in Victim Services Management Degree Program are on a rolling basis, where the fall semester deadline is August 1, the spring semester deadline is November 1, and April 1st for the summer. A holistic review of each student\xc2\x92s application file will be completed with admission offered on a competitive basis. Please submit all documents to the Office of Graduate Admissions. Admission considerations include:
- An undergraduate degree from an accredited academic institute in an allied field.
- Official transcripts of all academic coursework previously undertaken
- An undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher
- At least two letters of recommendation from academic sources or current supervisor of recent victim-related work either paid or volunteer
- A personal essay, regarding career background and goals
- Current resume and
- 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. A holistic review of each student\'s application file will be completed with admission offered on a competitive basis.
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