Overview

If you currently work in higher education and want to advance your career or are looking to transition from another career path, Widener University’s master’s programme in Higher Education Leadership builds your leadership capabilities to work in areas such as student affairs, enrollment management, institutional effectiveness, faculty professional development, institutional advancement, resource development, governance, and administration.

Potential Careers

Director of Academic or Administrative Unit
Assistant or Associate Dean
Admissions Counselor
Advising and Student Success Professional
Advancement Professional (Development & Alumni Relations)

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Administration in Higher Education
Organization and Governance in Higher Education
Institutional Effectiveness in Higher Education
History of Higher Education

Current Issues in Higher Education
Student Development Theory
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging in Higher Education
Student Affairs in Higher Education

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00

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More details

Widener University admissions decisions are made on a rolling basis

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Chester, United States

Disciplines

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

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

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110

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TOEFL^® IBT

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PTE Academic

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete the application form.
Submit a resume.
Submit a personal statement.
Submit two letters of recommendation from colleagues, supervisors, or college professors.
Have an official transcript sent from all previous graduate and undergraduate programs.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

13050 USD / year

≈ 13050 USD / year
Out-of-State

13050 USD / year

≈ 13050 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

13050 USD / year

≈ 13050 USD / year

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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

Available Scholarships

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Overview

Potential Careers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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