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Master of Science in Higher Education

About the program
The M.S. in Higher Education is designed specifically to prepare highly skilled and knowledgeable practitioners for administrative and management careers in higher education in the United States and abroad. Graduates will be qualified to pursue careers as professionals in university and college offices as well as careers in national and international organizations, foundations, associations, and corporations.

Program objectives
Students graduating with an M.S. in Higher Education will possess outstanding leadership, organizational, interpersonal and advocacy skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with internal and external groups. Students will be provided with in-depth knowledge regarding both public and private (non-profit and for-profit) institutions, as well as small and large institutions and multi-campus institutions.

About the curriculum
The curriculum for the M.S. in Higher Education incorporates an interdisciplinary approach, with courses offered through the School of Education, LeBow College of Business and the Goodwin College of Professional Studies. The program integrates leading learning strategies and instructional technologies into the course delivery. Courses introduce students to best practices, current research, software applications and database management systems. Students demonstrate knowledge and skills through both individual and group projects.

The 45 required credits are made up of 6 core courses, 3 electives, 1 capstone course (including a co-op assignment and submission of a professional portfolio) as well as 4 courses in one of the following areas of concentration:

• Administration and Organizational Management
• Financial Management in Higher Education
• Enrollment Management
• Academic Development, Technology and Instruction
• Institutional Advancement
• Institutional Research and Planning

View the degree requirements for more detailed information about the courses.

The program is designed as a part-time cohort model, and can be completed in two years. View the program delivery options for more information about the available formats for completing the program.

For additional information, visit the School of Education's M.S. in Higher Education web page.