Overview

The ELPS Department offers a variety of programs designed to meet graduate students’ personal and professional goals, which may include educational research, teaching, supervising, and providing leadership as directors, principals, librarians, or curriculum specialists at all levels of instruction: elementary, secondary, and higher education. Courses are offered on campus, online, and hybrid.

The Master's degree in Higher Education Administration - Leadership Studies at William Paterson University is an advanced and in-depth study of the history, structure, organization and administration of colleges and universities in the United States. The program is designed to enhance the professional and career development of current and future managers, leaders and executives within institutions of higher education.

Mission

William Paterson University of New Jersey is a public institution that offers an outstanding and affordable education to a diverse traditional and nontraditional student body through baccalaureate, graduate and continuing education programs.

The University's distinguished teachers, scholars and professionals actively challenge students to high levels of intellectual and professional accomplishment and personal growth in preparation for careers, advanced studies and productive citizenship. Faculty and staff use innovative approaches to research, learning and student support to expand students’ awareness of what they can accomplish.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Public Policy Analysis

Finance in Higher Education

Educational Research in Higher Education Administration

Assessment Practice

Higher Education Management

Leadership Studies

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Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-17 00:00:00
Starting 2026-11-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-12 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-04 00:00:00
Starting 2027-03-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

North Haledon, United States

Disciplines

Educational Leadership Higher Education View 396 other Masters in Educational Leadership in United States

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

You must meet the following requirements for admission to this MA in Higher Education Administration online program:

Submit online application and $50 application fee
Bachelor's degree from an accredited university
Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended
Professional resume detailing educational and work experience
Minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher. Students with GPA under 3.0 will be considered with evidence of higher education leadership potential
Contact information for two references

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

16020 USD / year

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Out-of-State

16020 USD / year

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In-State

16020 USD / year

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Funding

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