Master of Professional Studies - Leadership in Nutrition (Online)

The Leadership in Nutrition concentration of the Master of Professional Studies degree (MPS) is an interdisciplinary graduate degree program designed for working professionals who wish to earn a graduate degree and excel in their careers. Some of the unique courses offered in the MPS Leadership in Nutrition program include Entrepreneurial Skills for Nutrition Professionals, Leadership and Motivation, Effective Program Management, Nutrition and Obesity, Leading Organization Transformation, and Conflict Management and Negotiation. This program meets January 1, 2024, requirement by the National Commission on Dietetic Registration mandate for the minimum of a master's degree to be eligible to take the credentialing exam to become a registered dietitian nutritionist graduate education registered dietitian. For those seeking to become a registered dietitian, MTSU's Nutrition and Food Science Major, Dietetics Concentration (aka Didactic Program in Dietetics or DPD) meets all the requirements of the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics to provide eligibility to complete a dietetic internship or to take the registration exam for dietitians. The program culminates with a professional project.

Eligibility

Post Study Work Visa

Post Study Work Visa availability - YES

Admission Requirement

We’ve simplified the admission process to help you get started quickly and easily. You can find all requirements for admission to Middle Tennessee State University below
  • Bachelor Certificate 
  • Bachelor Transcript
  • Passport
  • Recommendation Letter
  • English Proficiency Letter
  • Statement of Purpose
  • CV
  • Wassce /A level Certificate

English Language Requirement

Middle Tennessee State University will accept, for the purposes of meeting the English proficiency requirement, English taken in 12-year education, or English is designated as the primary and official language and the principle language of instruction. If you do not meet the English language requirements yet, you can achieve the level you need by successfully completing a pre-sessional English programme with the university or submit  

1. English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 (or equivalent) or PTE Score or Duolingo English Test score before you start your course.

Intakes

September, 2025

From January, 2025 to June, 2025

Open

January, 2026

From January, 2025 to October, 2025

Open

September, 2026

From May, 2025 to June, 2026

Open