Master of Professional Studies

Bolster your skill set and attain higher leadership positions.

Overview

This program meets the needs of working post-graduates looking to become more relevant and competitive in order to advance in today’s workforce. Offered completely online and asynchronously, this program targets working professionals across a myriad of disciplines who wish to elevate their skill sets while working full-time.

Through this program, students will successfully complete any two certificate programs offered through URI Online plus two additional courses:

An elective (3 cr) from the URI Online course catalogue
Summative capstone course (MPS 598) in which students integrate the knowledge and expertise from their two certificate areas into a culminating strategic project proposal

Admissions

Bachelor’s degree
College transcripts
Two letters of recommendation
Resume/CV
Statement of purpose
- Relevant work experience
- Reasons for applying to the online program at URI
- Professional goals, as well as plans for achieving these goals

Fall 2025 Dates

8/5Application Deadline

9/9Classes Begin

Areas of Focus

Data Science

Build proficiency in large scale datasets, data programming, data visualization, and data communication.

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Healthcare Management

Gain the business foundation necessary to succeed in management and leadership roles across the healthcare sector.

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Training and Development

Gain the skills needed to positively drive business performance across a variety of industries and sectors.

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Medication Outcomes

Combines multiple disciplines, including epidemiology, health economics, statistics, humanistic outcomes assessment, and health policy.

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Public Administration and Policy

Provides professionals with the skills and expertise needed to meet the challenges of today’s world.

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Prevention and Family Science

Learn how to apply developmentally-appropriate, prevention-based programs across a range of human services and health-related sectors.

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Quantum Computing

Gain the practical knowledge to apply and design quantum algorithms, and a fundamental understanding of more general aspects of quantum computing.

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Social Media

Offers hands-on experience to enhance practical social media skills by interacting with instructors and peers who have different sets of expertise and perspectives.

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Career Opportunities

Advance your career with URI Online.

A Master of Professional Studies opens doors to a wide range of career opportunities across industries such as business, healthcare, education, and technology. Graduates of an MPS program often pursue roles in leadership, management, consulting, or specialized fields, leveraging their advanced skills and knowledge to excel in their chosen profession. With a focus on practical skills and real-world applications, an MPS equips professionals with the expertise needed to thrive in today’s competitive job market.