Hi Everyone! I am curious about Master of Professional Studies. Would it satisfies as Master degree reguirement for Doctoral degree admission? I plan to attend Georgetown University's Master of Professional Studies in Technology Management to bring up my GPA. I have about 3.2 at SMU, and I don't think I have a chance to go to IIT or Northwestern for Doctoral degree level. Thanks a really appreciate it.
In some situations, your admission to a Ph.D. program can be inhibited if your master's is more applied than academic. (For example, I've seen situations where the MBA was not acceptable for admission to the Ph.D. in business, but an MA in business would be.) Still, I suspect these things are becoming more liberal as time goes by. I'd like to think the master's in question would be okay for most situations, but it would behoove you to check with prospective schools ahead of time.
I really can't answer your question, but, being an MPS student myself at Georgetown, I must say JOIN US. My MPS PR program has been an awesome experience. Denise Keys, my dean, has pulled together some greats in the industry to impart their wisdom. So worth the price of admission and then some. You will get your money's worth.
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Thank you very much, Rich. heimer, Yeah, Airtorn just answered your question. It is a joke, and I love that show. When you're graduating from Georgetown University's MPS in PR? Well, I love to attend Georgetown University's MPS 'cause I can transfer 6 credits to the program. And the program seems to be very affordable under Post 9/11 GI Bill Yellow Ribbon Program, which I can get a full ride and housing allowance from the VA. I think it would be fine since I have a Master of Science in Telecommunication from Southern Methodist University. However, just want to see what are others' opinions about professional degree for Ph.D admission.
I can't speak to whether or not the MPS degree would help in your admission to a PhD program, but I don't think it will hinder you. It isn't unheard of for students to enter PhD programs with only a bachelor's degree so holding a MPS degree shouldn't be viewed in a negative light by an Ad Comm. I will say that here at Harvard many students use the Extension School and their ALM degrees (essentially equivalent to Georgetown's MPS programs) to springboard them into top tier PhD programs.
You may also want to consider to pursue the Doctorate of Professional Studies rather than a PhD, in this case your MPS will definetely help. Just my 2 cents.
Vadro & AUTiger00, thanks for the inputs. Oh, I am done with distance learning after this summer. I have hard time at SMU because most of my exams without feedback or even know what I earned. For example, one of the courses has 4 exams.. I took the first one and get some feedback, the second, third, and final exams without knowing what I got. I didn't even know what my weakness area to study for the next one. Some of the research papers feed back after 9 months. Besides, I want networking...which distance learning is lacking that portion. I plan for Georgetown University's MPS, then Ph.D in Chicago (not at U of Chicago). And these are only schools that offer DPS. University of Chester (DProf) Middlesex University (DProf) New York University Pace University (DPS) University of Southern Queensland Syracuse University (DPS)
Have you considered combining your Georgetown MPS with their DLS degree http://scs.georgetown.edu/departments/6/doctor-of-liberal-studies
Ian, I thought about the DLS alone, but the acceptance rate is really low. Most of the candidates have extensive experience likes over 20 years, and Ph.D holders. I am only 26, and working full-time since 17...which gives me only 9 years experience in the workforce. I am sure I have a slot there if I do really well in the MPS; however, if I have to go for extra miles. Then I consider Business or Technical for Doctoral.
Please let me know what did you end up doing? I'm considering the same program MPS in Technology management.
I ended up graduated from Georgetown University with Master of Professional Studies in Technology Management w/ specialization in Information Security. I spent more money on the frame than tuition. BTW, the degree is in Latin...which I don't know how to read it. Yup, I don't know how to read my own diploma. I am not sure in the academia, but in professional workforce treats Master is a Master degree.
I think I can still read Latin -- somewhat. I liked it in school and some say I was born just before the Fall of Rome. I just don't know squat about Information Security. Oh man, between us, you and I could have been a real threat in Roman Counter-Intelligence! :jester: All kidding aside, congratulations on your degree! Well done! :smile: Johann
I first started residential college at Caltech. They offer the MS degree intended for folks who plan on continuing on for a PhD, and the Engineers degree intended for folks who plan on moving into industry when they complete their degree. While many who complete their MS go to industry I take it the MPS works like the Caltech Engineer degree - A graduate degree explicitly intended for students who plan on it being their final degree. The US Census lists a "first professional" category for JD and MD. I suppose MPS goes in that category.
I don't think it is, the "first professional" category in the Engineering refers to something like: Professional Degree at Columbia University (Require Master degree for admission), Doctor of Professional Studies at Syracuse University and Doctor of Professional Studies at Pace University.
