Overview

Using a systems thinking approach, you'll consider the challenges that administrators and leaders face. And, you'll have the opportunity to propose strategic ways to solve these challenges.

You'll also critically assess research advances in the field of higher education leadership and prepare to put this knowledge into practice.

With a Master of Arts in Higher Education Administration and Leadership, you'll be prepared to lead meaningful change in complex and challenging educational environments.

Program outcomes

Once you've completed this Higher Education Administration and Leadership program from Royal Roads University, you'll have:

a systems thinking approach to strategically address current challenges and opportunities that post secondary institutions are facing
an enhanced understanding of higher education scholarship and how to apply theory to practice
the ability to engage in self-assessment and self-awareness to enhance your leadership skills, improve relationships and meet your professional goals

Our graduates find success in roles such as:

senior leadership in a university or college (e.g., vice president, director, coordinator, dean)
leadership and administration in student affairs, enrolment services, IT, advancement and business development

Programme Structure

Courses include:

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Proposal Development for Educational Research

Higher Education Leadership in Times of Change

Approaches to Educational Research in Higher Education

Global and National Perspectives on Higher Education

New Models for Institutional Viability

Global Perspectives on International Education

Communication and Organizational Culture in a Globalized World

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-06-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-03-10 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

60

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

Duolingo English Test

115

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Credits

33 alternative credits

Delivered

Blended

Disciplines

Educational Leadership Higher Education View 22 other Masters in Educational Leadership in Canada

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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PTE Academic

60

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

Duolingo English Test

115

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Other requirements

General requirements

Four-year (or comparable) undergraduate degree from a recognized post-secondary institution.
Minimum of three years of relevant, paid work experience within recognized higher education institutions (i.e., public or accredited colleges, universities, poly-techniques, or institutions providing formal tertiary programs), including some leadership* experience.

Tuition Fee

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International

17638 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 35277 CAD for the full programme during 24 months.
National

13406 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 26812 CAD for the full programme during 24 months.

Living costs for Victoria

1490 - 2092 CAD /month

Living costs

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

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

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