Program Overview

Master of Arts in International Education Management and Leadership

Overview

The Master of Arts in International Education Management and Leadership is a 30-credit online program that prepares students to effectively develop, oversee, and overhaul study abroad programs and other educational travel opportunities. The program covers all aspects of international education, higher education administration and finance, international student services, and comparative education systems.

Program of Study

Required Courses (9 credits)

• Introduction to International Education Management
• Administration of Institutions of Higher Education
• Higher Education Finance

Data Analytics Course (3 credits)

• Quantitative Methods in Educational Leadership
• Survey Research Methods

Specialization Courses (9 credits)

• Educational Entrepreneurship
• Student Services in International Education
• Comparative Education
• Global Politics of Educational Quality
• Special Topics Courses (1 credit each)

Elective Courses (6 credits)

• United States Educational Governance, Policy and Administration
• Introduction to Law and Education
• The Economics of Education
• Ethics and Education
• Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining
• Politics of Education
• Leadership for Cradle to Career Education Systems
• Philosophy of Education
• Family and Community Partnerships
• College Student Affairs
• Community Colleges
• Administration of College Staff Policies
• Sociology of Higher Education
• History of Higher Education
• Politics of Higher Education
• Assessment and Accountability in Higher Education
• Introduction to Educational Management
• Networked Communities: Building A Culture of Practice Improvement
• Internship

Capstone Seminar in Education Policy and Leadership

Career Paths

This master's program may be a good choice for aspiring or early career professionals or mid-career administrators looking to strengthen their understanding of fundamental topics, best practices, and surfacing issues in the field of international education.

Common Job Titles

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

Common Employers

Graduates are prepared to assume roles in international education management at:

• Colleges and Universities
• Professional Institutes
• Private-Sector Education Providers
• State and Federal Government Agencies
• Nonprofit Organizations and NGOs

Admissions Requirements

Deadlines

• Fall: Rolling
• Spring: Rolling
• Summer: Not Available

Required Application Materials

• Transcripts from all schools attended
• Two letters of recommendation

Supplemental Documents

• Statement of Goals
• Educational Leadership Essay

Student Learning Objectives

• Graduates of this program will be able to apply knowledge related to international education, educational leadership, and educational policy.
• Graduates will be capable of analyzing complex situations involving international education initiatives, challenges and strategy.
• Graduates will be able to evaluate competing policies and practice, and contribute toward the creation of new and innovative international education management approaches.

Supplemental Degree Programs

Graduate students can typically request a supplemental degree in one or more subordinate degrees without needing to go through the full admissions process again.

Supplemental Programs Available with this Degree

• Africana Studies CGS
• Community College Leadership CGS
• Demography CGS
• International Education Management CGS