Master of Science in Higher Education
About the Program
The MS 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 MS 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 MS in Higher Education incorporates an interdisciplinary
approach, with courses offered through the Goodwin College of Professional Studies School of Education and The LeBow
College of Business. 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.
This program is 45 credits and consists of 14 courses: 6 core courses, 4 primary concentration courses, 3 elective courses or secondary concentration courses, and 1 capstone course (co-op with portfolio).
Primary concentration areas include:
- Administration and Organizational Management
Secondary areas of concentration include:
- Academic Development, Technology and Instruction
- Community College Administration and Leadership
- Enrollment Management
- Financial Management in Higher Education
- Institutional Advancement
- Institutional Research and Planning
- Student Development and Affairs
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 MS in Higher Education web page.
