Brookings,
SD,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Professional Science in Brookings United States | South Dakota State University
South Dakota State University
|
Brookings United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
13,081
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
The Professional Science (M.S.) is a graduate-level PSM degree that merges rigorous STEM education with essential business competencies like project leadership and team management, creating highly employable professionals. These PSM curricula equip students for growing science-oriented roles across corporate, public sector, and NGO environments. Alumni frequently pursue opportunities in federal agencies or academic tech commercialization units. The program's flexible structure enables learners to specialize in concentrations such as Applied Physics, Biotechnology, Environmental Policy, Food Technology, Geographic Information Sciences, or Precision Agriculture - integrating technical expertise with workplace-relevant management training tailored to individual professional aspirations.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
A minimum GPA of 3.0 to receive unconditional admission.
A professional academic transcript evaluation for degrees earned outside the United States This requirement cannot be waived unless your highest degree was earned or will be earned in the US prior to enrollment at SDSU.
If you are completing your bachelors degree at the time of application you may submit an incomplete evaluation If you are accepted a complete transcript and or evaluation with completed degree will be required by the end of your first semester of coursework.
Official US transcripts where a degree is earned or will be earned and official US transcripts where graduate level coursework has been taken.
GRE Not required
TOEFL 71 Internet-based
TOEFL Essentials 7.5
IELTS 6.0
Applicants must submit a personal statement identifying the emphasis area to be included on their plan of study In the personal statement the applicant should primarily identify the specific emphasis area they plan to pursue as well as their interests including how their skills and career goals align with the graduate program The personal statement should be roughly 500 to 750 words long
A professional academic transcript evaluation for degrees earned outside the United States This requirement cannot be waived unless your highest degree was earned or will be earned in the US prior to enrollment at SDSU.
If you are completing your bachelors degree at the time of application you may submit an incomplete evaluation If you are accepted a complete transcript and or evaluation with completed degree will be required by the end of your first semester of coursework.
Official US transcripts where a degree is earned or will be earned and official US transcripts where graduate level coursework has been taken.
GRE Not required
TOEFL 71 Internet-based
TOEFL Essentials 7.5
IELTS 6.0
Applicants must submit a personal statement identifying the emphasis area to be included on their plan of study In the personal statement the applicant should primarily identify the specific emphasis area they plan to pursue as well as their interests including how their skills and career goals align with the graduate program The personal statement should be roughly 500 to 750 words long
Tuition
USD
13,081