Systems Leadership in Higher Education (Online)

Overview

The Systems Leadership in Higher Education (Online) program at the Royal Roads University will prepare students to develop the skills required to understand global trends and national perspectives and take a systems view of their organization, make evidence-based decisions, to think critically, plan strategically and lead meaningful educational change. 

Outcomes

Graduates will develop an understanding of educational improvement concepts and research from a systems perspective and be able to apply practical tools and strategies to address issues, challenges, and opportunities related to supporting student achievement and institutional growth.

Graduates will:  

• Critically analyze the their own organizational context in light of existing cultural norms, national/international trends and global perspectives;

• Foster and sustain an inclusive institutional culture and climate to support both student learning and faculty/staff professional growth;

• Integrate evidence-based decision making approaches into administrative leadership practices to support growth and improvement;

• Understand and use change and improvement processes to support student learning and institutional growth; and

• Apply systems thinking to strategically plan and manage the higher education institutional environment to support student learning.