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Grow as a College or University Leader<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The EdM in Educational Leadership & Policy Studies: Higher Education Administration program at Boston University offers flexible full-time, part-time, and online learning options\u2014providing convenience for students already working in their field. You\u2019ll benefit from sharing with other working professionals and learning from career practitioners and scholars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Program Pathways <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In Person <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fully Online<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Work-Based Learning<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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My experiences in this program have given me insight into and appreciation for how change can be made. I have learned so much from each of my courses, and I have been able to directly apply my learning to my work.<\/div>