Overview

Student learning outcomes cover a wide range of skills.

Students in the Higher Education Leadership program of California State University Northridge will be:

Facilitating the development, articulation and stewardship of a vision of learning that is shared and supported by the higher education community.

Advocating, nurturing and sustaining a campus environment conducive to student learning and professional growth.

Ensuring management of the organization, operations and resources for a safe, efficient and effective campus environment.

Engaging with community members, responding to diverse community interests and needs, and mobilizing community resources.

Modeling a personal code of ethics and developing professional leadership capacity.

Understanding, responding to and influencing the larger political, social, economic, legal and cultural context.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research Design in Higher Education

American Higher Education

Contemporary Administrative Leadership in Higher Education

Diversity and Student Success in Higher Education

Policy and Law in Higher Education

Organization and Administration of Community College Education

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-31 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-31 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

33 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Los Angeles, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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3 _(analytical)

English requirements

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IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

Two letters of recommendation from a faculty member or a practicing college or university administrator indicating potential for administrative leadership.

Cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 (based on a semester system) or possession of a previous master’s degree.

Passing score on the Upper Division Writing Proficiency Exam.

Must be classified by completing the above-referenced requirements for admission. Classification must be accomplished prior to completing 12 units of credit.

Students must complete Directed Comprehensive Studies to earn the master’s degree.

Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

9464 USD / year

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Out-of-State

9464 USD / year

≈ 9464 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

9464 USD / year

≈ 9464 USD / year

Living costs

Los Angeles

United States

1520 - 2570 USD / month

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

Funding

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Overview

Students in the Higher Education Leadership program of California State University Northridge will be:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Domestic

Living costs

Los Angeles

Funding

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