Program Overview

Master of Arts in School Leadership & Management

Preparing Aspiring Leaders

The Master of Arts in School Leadership & Management (SLAM) at the University of Indianapolis is an innovative program that prepares aspiring educational leaders for the challenges of modern school leadership. With a proven track record of developing over 500 educational leaders in the past 20 years, our program offers a unique blend of theoretical knowledge and practical expertise.

About the MA in School Leadership & Management Program

Graduates emerge equipped with the knowledge, skills, and practical experience to lead innovative change in educational systems, address educational disparities, and foster excellence in teaching and learning across diverse environments. Our program creates social support and camaraderie to help you persist through your studies and become an outstanding educational leader.

Program Length & Format

This program consists of 30 credit hours and can be completed in 5 semesters. It is offered in a hybrid format to provide you with flexibility.

Curriculum & Courses

• Educational leadership and organizational change
• School culture and team leadership
• Equity in education reform
• School law and finance
• Data-driven decision making
• Leading STEM initiatives
• Innovative approaches to reading instruction
• Evolving high school pathways

Advantages

• Cutting-edge curriculum
• Learn from expert faculty and active practitioners
• Experience an innovative and active learning approach
• Extensive field experience and one-on-one mentorship with experienced school leaders
• Interdisciplinary collaboration between the School of Business and the School of Education
• Graduates can obtain their Masters while preparing to successfully sit for Building Level Administrator (BLA) licensure exam
• Complete a capstone project where students will:
  • Address real problems of practice in a student's school
  • Develop a simulation prototype for leadership development
  • Implement a tangible school improvement project

Admission Requirements

• View the admissions requirements and application process

Tuition & Aid

• View Graduate Tuition Rates
• Students purchase or rent their own books and course materials for each class
• Financial Aid for Graduate Students
• Scholarships for Graduate Students

Named one of the most affordable educational leadership administrator-prep courses in the region

UIndy's Master of Arts in School Leadership and Management hybrid program was named one of the most affordable educational leadership administrator-prep courses in the North Central Region of the United States (Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Ohio, and Wisconsin) by EducationalLeadershipDegree.com in 2023.