Overview
Key facts
George Washington University students in the master's program in Higher Education Administration acquire the skills and knowledge needed for success in their chosen field. They undertake coursework, internships and other professional opportunities.
Students participate in active coursework, field-experiences/internships, and other professional opportunities so that they may become engaged and thoughtful practitioners in higher education and student affairs. To prepare students for professional requirements, the master’s program provides two clusters of concentrations in student affairs and general administration (on-campus roles) and in higher education policy and finance.
Students in the master's program in higher education administration acquire the skills and knowledge needed for success in their chosen field. They undertake coursework, internships and other professional opportunities.
Concentrations are available in College Teaching and Academic Leadership; General Administration; Higher Education Finance; Higher Education Policy; International Education; and Student Affairs and Administration.
Programme Structure
Courses include:- Foundations of Assessment, Testing, and Measurement in Education
- Student Affairs & Higher Education
- Administration of Higher Education
- Master’s Internship in Higher Education Administration
- Capstone in Higher Education Administration
- Group and Organizational Theories
- Legal Problems in Higher Education
- Higher Education Policy
- Financing Higher Education
- Case Studies in Higher Education Administration
- Regional Studies in International Education
- Internationalizing U.S. Schools
- International Experiences
- Programs and Policies in International Education
- Strategies and Analysis in International Education
- Case Studies in Higher Education Administration
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Education Business Administration View 4316 other Masters in Education in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Either the GRE general test or the Miller Analogies Test (institutional code 1047) is required.
- Two (2) recommendations (preferably one from a faculty member and the other from a professional supervisor)
- Transcripts are required from all colleges and universities attended, whether or not credit was earned, the program was completed, or the credit appears as transfer credit on another transcript. Unofficial transcripts from all colleges and universities attended should be uploaded to your online application. Official transcripts are required only of applicants who are offered admission.
- Statement of purpose: In an essay of 250 to 500 words
Tuition Fee
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International
52950 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1765 USD per credit during 12 months. -
National
52950 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1765 USD per credit during 12 months.
Living costs for Washington, D. C.
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.