Overview

Georgia State University is an enterprising urban public research institution. Faculty in our Higher Education Administration program are breaking new ground in how we understand diversity and equity in higher education, minority-serving institutions, higher education policy and student success.

Careers

Our program’s graduates are prepared for careers in postsecondary education, including career paths in student affairs, admissions and financial aid, institutional research, development and fundraising, athletics administration, residence life, alumni relations and university relations.

Programme Structure

This program provides the skills to be successful in careers in higher education administration:

Knowledge of institutional landscape of higher education, governance and issues faced by colleges and universities, especially institutional types in Georgia such as minority-serving institutions and community colleges.
Understanding of how colleges and universities shape – and are shaped by – race, gender and class
Understanding of social and academic integration and how to design support services based on these principals
Ability to apply higher education theory and concepts in a real-world setting

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Blended, Online

Campus Location

Atlanta, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

The admission requirements are:

Online Application
Application Fee of $50
Goals Statement (upload with the application)
Resume (upload with the application)
Two Letters of Recommendation (identify your recommenders on the application; recent letters of recommendation are required by persons who can evaluate academic promise)
Official Transcript(s): minimum 2.5 undergraduate GPA required for admission; submit official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended

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

13500 USD / year

≈ 13500 USD / year
Out-of-State

13500 USD / year

≈ 13500 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

13500 USD / year

≈ 13500 USD / year

Additional Details

$660 per semester online learning fee (if enrolled in 6 or more credit hours)

Living costs

Atlanta

United States

1213 - 2208 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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Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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