Overview

If you're an aspiring, early, or mid-career professional, the Higher Education program of University at Albany can help you advance in fields such as admissions, advancement, enrollment management, student life, institutional research, diversity and inclusion, and advising.

Program of Study

This 36-credit graduate program covers fundamental leadership strategies and a strong foundation in the historical and social contexts that can impact the achievement of organizational goals. And the flexible curriculum allows you to create a program of study that supports your specific interests.

Student Learning Objectives

Learning objectives that UAlbany students are expected to attain through their course of study within their academic program.

Graduates are prepared to enter (a) early to mid-career administrative posts in higher education institutions or education or training units in other organizations or agencies or (b) early career policy analysis posts in education departments, professional associations, or policy research firms or centers.

Graduates are prepared to draw from, and critically apply, information from the relevant knowledge and skill base.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Organizational Leadership

Social Analysis
Quantitative Methods in Educational Leadership

Economics of Education

Ethics and Education

Higher Education Finance

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-01-17 00:00:00

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Starting 2024-05-22 00:00:00

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Starting 2024-08-21 00:00:00

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Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

Higher Education View 285 other Masters in Higher Education in United States

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

We partnered with Aon to provide you with the best affordable student insurance, for a carefree experience away from home.

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Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

Remember, countries and universities may have specific insurance requirements. To learn more about how student insurance work at University at Albany and/or in United States, please visit Student Insurance Portal.

Other requirements

General requirements

Official transcripts of all schools attended

Three Letters of Recommendation

Resume

Statement of Goals

Educational Leadership Essay

Tuition Fee

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International

11550 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 11550 USD per year during 12 months.
National

11550 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 11550 USD per year during 12 months.
In-State

5655 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5655 USD per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Albany

1010 - 1570 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Financing

Interested in financing your studies? Find a student loan that works for you.

MPOWER Financing Student Loans between $2,001 - $100,000

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DISCLAIMER – Subject to credit approval, loans are made by Bank of Lake Mills or MPOWER Financing, PBC. Bank of Lake Mills does not have an ownership interest in MPOWER Financing. Neither MPOWER Financing nor Bank of Lake Mills is affiliated with the school you attended or are attending. Bank of Lake Mills is Member FDIC. None of the information contained in this website constitutes a recommendation, solicitation or offer by MPOWER Financing or its affiliates to buy or sell any securities or other financial instruments or other assets or provide any investment advice or service. 2022 © MPOWER Financing, Public Benefit Corporation NMLS ID #1233542. 1101 Connecticut Ave NW Suite 900, Washington, DC 20036

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Higher Education.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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