Campuses:
Twin Cities campus
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Twin Cities Campus
Applied Sciences Leadership M.P.S.CCAPS Graduate Programs Instruction
College of Continuing and Professional Studies
Link to a list of faculty for this program.
Contact Information
CCAPS - Degree and Credit Programs Room 20 RuttanH 6045B 1994 Buford Ave St. Paul, MN 55108
Email:
ccapsinfo@umn.edu
Website: https://ccaps.umn.edu/
Along with the program-specific requirements listed below, please read the
General Information section of
this
website for requirements that apply to all major fields.
The Applied Sciences Leadership MPS is a fully online degree that provides working, non-traditional students the opportunity to enhance the qualitative human-centered and quantitative data-focused professional skills integral to workplace success and advancement. Through coursework and a capstone project, graduates will gain the crucial broad, cross-competency leadership skills and deep knowledge of their selected scientific focus that emphasized by employers.
Program Delivery
Prerequisites for Admission
The preferred undergraduate GPA for admittance to the program
is 3.00.
A bachelor’s degree in a related sciences field from an accredited post-secondary US institution is required
Other requirements to be completed before admission:
A minimum 3.0 GPA is preferred.
• Online University application
• Online application fee
• Resume or CV
• Professional Statement (1-2 pages)
• Two letters of recommendation from academic or professional referees
Special Application Requirements:
International applicants are strongly encouraged to contact the University’s International Student and Scholar Services office (www.isss.umn.edu) for visa requirements.
International applicants must submit score(s) from one of the following tests:
Key to test
abbreviations
(TOEFL, IELTS, MELAB, MN Batt).
For an online application or for more information about graduate education admissions, see the
General Information section of this
website.
Program Requirements
Plan C: Plan C requires
30
major credits and
up to
credits outside the
major.
There is no final exam.
A capstone project is required.
Capstone Project: APS 6005, completed in consultation with the advisor, comprises the application of knowledge gained through program coursework to the investigation of a scientific question in the student’s selected focus area.
This program may be completed with a minor.
Use of 4xxx courses toward program requirements is permitted under certain conditions with adviser approval.
A minimum GPA of 3.00
is required for students to remain in good standing.
Students must earn a grade of B- or better (or S) in all courses.
Program Sub-plans
Students are required to complete one of the following sub-plans.
Students may not complete the program with more than one sub-plan.
Integrated Food Systems Leadership
Students interested in completing the University’s Integrated Food Systems Leadership (IFSL) post-baccalaureate certificate may apply the following required master’s coursework to IFSL certificate requirements. Refer to the Integrated Food Systems Leadership certificate website for more information.
Integrated Food Systems Leadership Track (12 credits)
Take the following courses to complete the 30-credit requirement:
IFSL 7001 - Keys to Authentic and Effective Leadership
(2.0 cr)
IFSL 7011 - Food Production Farm to Fork
(2.0 cr)
IFSL 7021 - Food Governance, Policy, and Regulation
(2.0 cr)
IFSL 7031 - Food Security, Safety, and Defense
(2.0 cr)
IFSL 7041 - Food Business, Marketing, and Product Development
(2.0 cr)
IFSL 7051 - Leading Across Integrated Food Systems
(2.0 cr)
IFSL 7061 {Inactive}
(1.0 cr)
IFSL 7070 - Communications and Critical Thinking
(1.0 cr)
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