Overview

Educational Leadership from Western Michigan University benefits working professionals who want to develop as leaders ready to handle the many educational challenges facing institutions and organizations in an era of accountability. Students will be better prepared for current and future challenges and be more competitive in the job market.

Career Prospects

After graduating from this program, students will be prepared for leadership positions in an educational capacity in institutions and organizations. Some examples include: K-12 building level principal or other administrator, higher education administrator or executive director of a nonprofit organization.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Educational Leadership, Systems, and Change

Data-Informed Decision-Making, Research and Evaluation

Educational Leadership Masters Seminar

School Law & Ethics

School Business Management

Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment Leadership

The Principalship

Instructional Leadership and Supervision

School Community Relations and Cultural Competence

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-03-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-05-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

For national student: on-going.The priority deadline for HESA applicants is January 15.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Blended, Online

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Written statement

Copy of passport identification page

Proof of English language proficiency

Transcripts from all post-secondary schools attended or are attending, including diplomas, examination results, mark sheets and certificates

$100 non-refundable application fee

Proof of sufficient funds for the first academic year of study at WMU according to estimated cost of attendance

Three recommendations for K-12 Principal and Interscholastic Athletic Admin and Higher Education and Student Affairs concetrations.

Tuition Fee

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International

14316 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14316 USD per year during 12 months.
National

14316 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14316 USD per year during 12 months.
In-State

9544 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9544 USD per year during 12 months.

Local Summer: 2,386 International Summer: 3,579

Living costs for Kalamazoo

1000 - 1500 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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