Overview

The Postsecondary Administration and Student Affairs degree at University of Southern California equips you with a broad understanding of higher education administration and student affairs in areas of development, legal issues, identity, and diversity.

Key Features

Students have the opportunity to choose from focus courses aligned with their interests and career goals. focus courses that align with your interests or career goals.

Through this program, you will:

Be equipped to take on integral roles in higher education.

Pave the way for advancing educational equity for traditionally underrepresented students.

Engage and foster community among one of the most diverse cohorts of students.

Learn from experienced faculty who are expert practitioners in their fields.

Career Outcomes

The graduates excel in diverse roles across public and private higher education institutions. While others continue to pursue research opportunities through PhD or EdD programs.The graduates work in programs and departments including:

Academic Advising

Orientation and New Student Programming

Residential Life/Housing

Student Advocacy and Judicial Affairs

Greek Life

Campus Activities and Student Organizations

Athletic Programs

Student Life and Leadership

Multicultural Affairs

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Programs

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Framing and Enrollment Management

Admission Policy and Practice

Role of Diversity in Admissions

Institutional Positioning in Student Recruitment

Legal Issues in Enrollment Management

Organizations and Leadership in Education

Financial Aid in Enrollment Management

Research, Planning, and Accountability

Enhancing Student Retention

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Los Angeles, United States

Disciplines

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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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IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

Personal Information

Transcripts

Résumé/CV

Essays

Letters of Recommendation

Application Fee

Additional Requirements for International Applicants

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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

74010 USD / year

≈ 74010 USD / year
Out-of-State

74010 USD / year

≈ 74010 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

74010 USD / year

≈ 74010 USD / year

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Funding

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Key information

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Credits

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Academic requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Additional Details

Funding

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