Overview

In the Leadership in Higher Education program at the University of Sharjah, students will develop a strong knowledge of leadership and management skills applicable to higher institutions for advancing institutional strategic plans and goals. The program emphasizes collaboration, inclusive leadership and application of knowledge and skills, and students will be encouraged to apply their skills to strengthen their institutions. The program will adopt a blended learning approach where course deliveries are done using a hybrid of pedagogical approaches, including face-to-face and online strategies.

Program Goals

The Master of Leadership in Higher Education program is designed to achieve the following goals:

Provide students with a sound knowledge base in higher education leadership, governance, and management.

Develop students' ability to challenge assumptions and values for the purpose of promoting diversity and equity in higher education.

Foster students' development as reflective practitioners who are able to identify and implement evidence-based leadership practice in higher education.

Prepare students to conduct quality research-oriented projects for improvement purposes in higher education.

Strengthen students' ability to integrate skills and knowledge gained through the program for the purpose of advancing institutional visions using research-informed practices.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Administration and Governance in Higher Education

Program Planning and Evaluation in Higher Education

Leadership and Organizational Change

Research Methods

Higher Education Policy

Strategic Planning and Institutional Effectiveness in Higher Education

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-25 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

Credits

33 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Blended

Campus Location

Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

Disciplines

Educational Leadership Higher Education Leadership View 3 other Masters in Higher Education in United Arab Emirates

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Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Admission to this program is open to students holding a bachelor's degree from a university recognized by the MOHE at UAE with a minimum or equivalent CGPA of 3 on a 4-point scale. Students with a CGPA of 2.5 to 2.99 may be admitted conditionally.
A minimum of two years of professional experience.

Two letters of recommendation from people with knowledge about applicants' background and potential to succeed in the program. These individuals could be senior colleagues, community leaders, and former professors.

A statement of purpose/intent of between 300 to 500 words describing themselves, motivations for the program, and career goals. It should also clarify how they would use the knowledge from the program to enhance their professional practices

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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

50242 AED / year

≈ 50242 AED / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

50242 AED / year

≈ 50242 AED / year

Living costs

Sharjah

United Arab Emirates

3400 - 5200 AED / 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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