Program Overview

Certificate of Graduate Study in International Education Management

Overview

The Certificate of Graduate Study in International Education Management is a 12-credit, fully online program that provides students with the administrative knowledge and planning skills necessary to create diverse opportunities for students to travel and experience cultures around the world.

Program of Study

To earn this certificate, students must complete the following three graduate courses:

• Introduction to International Education Management: Survey institutional strategy, program development, curricular internationalization, cross-border mobility and articulation, transnational delivery and branch campuses, research consortia, and alumni development.
• Administration of Institutions of Higher Education: Study internal organizational patterns and the roles of trustees, administrative personnel, and faculties. Learn how teaching, research, criticism, and sanctions impact different institutional goals.
• Higher Education Finance: Analyze financial management in U.S. higher education institutions. Topics include investment-based decision making, benefits and costs estimation, and alternative private and public financing.

Core Topics of Study

In addition to the required courses, students must complete 3 additional credits in topic areas such as:

• Curriculum Internationalization
• Study Abroad Program Development
• Cross-Border Mobility
• Global Marketing and Recruitment
• Transnational Education and Branch Campuses
• Global Risk Management
• International Partnerships
• International Student Services

Career Paths

This graduate certificate is designed to advance careers in international education. Common job titles include:

• Director of International Education Programs
• International Student Affairs Officer
• Study Abroad Coordinator
• Enrollment Operations Manager
• Foreign Student Exchange Specialist

Common employers include colleges and universities, professional institutes, private education providers, government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and educational service companies.

Admissions Requirements

• Deadlines: Rolling for Fall and Spring, not available for Summer
• Required Application Materials:
  • Transcripts from all schools attended
  • One letter of recommendation
  • Statement of goals
• GPA of 3.0 and/or 5 years of work experience in any setting are required
• This program is not eligible for federal financial aid

Additional Information

See the Graduate Bulletin for details.