Master of Professional Studies in Applied Demography Program By Penn State - World Campus |Top Universities
Tuitionfee

27,720 USDTuition Fee/year

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Main Subject Area

Library and Information ManagementMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Library and Information Management

Degree

MPS

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Online

This 30-credit Master of Professional Studies (MPS) in Applied Demography, offered online through Penn State World Campus, can provide you with a deep understanding of data concepts, measures, software, and analytical skills to help you prepare for and move into management positions in both the public and private sector. Professionals with applied demography skills can work as administrators for national, state, and local government agencies, large corporations, and nonprofit organizations. The ability to analyze and leverage demographic data is also in demand in a number of diverse fields, including philanthropy, criminal justice, and academics. This degree is particularly valuable to professionals whose jobs or desired jobs involve identifying and analyzing population data, producing future population projections, leveraging geospatial data, understanding life table models, and applying demographic characteristics for marketing and public program service analysis.

Program overview

Main Subject

Library and Information Management

Degree

MPS

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Online

This 30-credit Master of Professional Studies (MPS) in Applied Demography, offered online through Penn State World Campus, can provide you with a deep understanding of data concepts, measures, software, and analytical skills to help you prepare for and move into management positions in both the public and private sector. Professionals with applied demography skills can work as administrators for national, state, and local government agencies, large corporations, and nonprofit organizations. The ability to analyze and leverage demographic data is also in demand in a number of diverse fields, including philanthropy, criminal justice, and academics. This degree is particularly valuable to professionals whose jobs or desired jobs involve identifying and analyzing population data, producing future population projections, leveraging geospatial data, understanding life table models, and applying demographic characteristics for marketing and public program service analysis.

Admission requirements

Undergraduate

80+
6+
For admission to the Graduate School, an applicant must hold either (1) a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or (2) a tertiary (postsecondary) degree that is deemed comparable to a four-year bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution. This degree must be from an officially recognized degree-granting institution in the country in which it operates. Postsecondary (undergraduate), junior/senior (last two years) GPA is required.
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Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

27,720 USD
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International Students

27,720 USD
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