Overview
This program in Higher Education Management at the University of Pittsburgh provides students with the professional competencies, experiential learning, and personal development needed to serve in entry-level positions in a variety of offices and departments that serve students in higher education.
Our curriculum centers equity and justice through practitioner-oriented coursework.
Program Details
- Pursue academic excellence through coursework based on the ACPA/NASPA Professional Competencies that gets you ready for real-world work with today’s college students in a range of postsecondary settings.
- Translate classroom learning to practice through internship/assistantship experiences that prepare you for your first professional position post-degree.
- Grow alongside a supportive cohort and enhance your professional network by co-constructing knowledge through a prescribed sequence of core courses with similarly-situated scholar-learners who become your first colleagues in the profession.
- Engage and personally connect with faculty experienced in the field of higher education and student affairs through personalized advising and receive guided support throughout your first job search.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Social Justice in Higher Education Settings
- Leadership
- Ethical Issues in Higher Education
- Student, Campus, and Society
- Comparative Higher Education
- Culture, Innovation, and Organization Performance
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
- Part-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
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Disciplines
Educational Leadership Higher Education View 245 other Masters in Higher Education in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
Applications are submitted through the Pitt Education Online Application Form
There is a non-refundable application fee of $50 (USD) to be paid by credit card
- a Goal statement,
- your resume or curriculum vita, and
- contact information for three academic or professional contacts to later be invited to provide letters of recommendation
Your online application must include
Tuition Fee
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International
42324 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 42324 USD per year during 24 months. -
National
42324 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 42324 USD per year during 24 months. -
In-State
24962 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 24962 USD per year during 24 months.
Part-time: LOCAL: $1,003 per credit NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL: $1,728 per credit
Living costs for Pittsburgh
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Financing
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Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.