EdM in Higher Education Administration

Grow as a College or University Leader

Advance your career as a leader in higher education. A master’s in higher education administration provides foundational expertise, explores the relationship between theory and practice, and enables students to analyze and address current issues facing higher education. The higher education administration master’s explores areas such as counseling and advising, student life, financial aid, admissions, and more.

The EdM in Educational Leadership & Policy Studies: Higher Education Administration program at Boston University offers flexible full-time, part-time, and online learning options—providing convenience for students already working in their field. You’ll benefit from sharing with other working professionals and learning from career practitioners and scholars.

Program Pathways

In Person

Students choosing to attend in person and full time typically complete the master’s in higher education administration in one year. Part-time students will typically take four terms plus one summer terms. Whether you are enrolled full- or part-time, you may begin the program in fall, spring, or summer.

Fully Online

Students in the higher education administration online master’s program typically complete their degree in about 18 months. Online students have the option to enroll in fall, spring, or summer.

Work-Based Learning

Full-time students in the EdM in the Higher Education Administration program have the option to take on a graduate assistantship or internship as part of their academic experience.

Career Outcomes in Higher Education Administration

Begin or advance your career in college and university administration by preparing to work in a wide variety of professional and educational roles. Whether you complete the master’s in higher education administration in person or online, you’ll be able to advance in many career paths, including:

• Higher education leadership roles related to student affairs, advising, admissions and financial aid, and more
• Positions in education-related nonprofits and professional associations

Coursework for the EdM in Higher Education Administration

Students in the master’s in higher education administation complete both core coursework (20 credits) and elective coursework (16 credits). You’ll receive a broad foundation in higher education administration, exploring historical/contemporary perspectives, contemporary issues, and social and personnel functions, as well as governance and legal issues.

Example courses in the higher education administration master’s include:

• History and Foundations of Higher Education
• Current Issues in Higher Education: Policy and Practice
• Legal Issues in Higher Education
• Understanding and Using Research as Evidence

Scholarships Available

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