Overview

About the course

The Higher Education Administration Postgrad certificate at George Mason University will provide core knowledge for administrative processes in the context of higher education institutions.

This certificate program qualifies for Title IV Federal Financial Aid.

Programme Structure

Courses include

Student Development Theory

Assessment and Program Evaluation in Higher Education

History of Higher Education

Organization and Administration in Higher Education

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

18 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Fairfax, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

All students who hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university are eligible to apply.
Goals Statement (uploaded via online application): This essay demonstrates the applicant's writing ability and the background and credentials that qualify the applicant for certificate study at George Mason University. Applicants should also use this essay to express what they hope to achieve professionally and how the certificate can help achieve that. The essay should convey that applying to this program has been an informed and thoughtful process.
Writing Sample: This document should be a formal piece of writing that demonstrates the applicant's ability to write at the graduate level, creating a thesis statement and using scholarly literature to make and support an argument.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

36477 USD / year

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Out-of-State

36477 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

14138 USD / year

≈ 14138 USD / year

Living costs

Fairfax

United States

1330 - 2300 USD / month

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

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Overview

About the course

Programme Structure

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Living costs

Fairfax

Financing

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