Overview

Key facts

The program is designed for:

Those currently employed by an institution of higher learning who seek to improve and enhance job performance and assume greater leadership responsibility
Current and recent undergraduates who plan to pursue higher education leadership as a career
Those seeking to make a career change into the higher education leadership field

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of the program, students will:

Have a broad-based, scholarly foundation in higher education organization, structure, administration, and governance
Be prepared to assume leadership responsibilities in post-secondary education

Program delivery model

The M.Ed. in Higher Education Leadership is offered at Mercer University's Atlanta and Macon campuses. Students are admitted three times a year for the Fall (August), Spring (January) and Summer (May) terms.

This program is offered predominantly in class in the evenings, but does integrate hybrid and online learning opportunities. Students taking a course that meets predominantly online still have the option to meet with faculty face-to-face at one of Mercer's various locations.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Higher Education
Cultural Perspectives in Higher Education
Finance in Higher Education
Leadership in Intercollegiate Athletics
Legal Issues in Higher Education
Institutional Effectiveness and Assessment
Internship
Leadership Theory
Student Affairs

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 16 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Doraville, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed online application
$25 application fee
All Official Sealed College transcript(s) showing conferral of bachelor’s degree
Two letters of recommendation
Career and academic goal narrative
Possible Additional Application Materials Include:

Possible faculty interview

Additional Requirements for International Applicants

Evaluation of Foreign Credentials

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Financial Guarantee
Visa Status: International Applicants Who are Currently in the United States - Documentation of your current visa status must be submitted with the self-managed application.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

21300 USD / year

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Out-of-State

21300 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

21300 USD / year

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Funding

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