Higher Education Administration
According to a recent Eduventures research report, the higher education employment market is one of the fastest growing job sectors in the country. In New England alone, the higher education sector is expected to generate nearly 16,000 new jobs by 2014. Professionals will be needed in a variety of roles and across all types of institutions including community colleges, four-year institutions, private and public colleges and universities.
For individuals seeking preparation for a career in higher education administration, Bay Path College provides a highly flexible and relevant option.
The MS in Higher Education Administration is designed for administrators, faculty, policy makers, and leaders in higher education who are interested in enhancing their leadership and management capabilities. The coursework focuses on the practical application of core competencies that are critical for effective leadership in higher education. The program combines courses specific to higher education with management coursework in leadership, finance, strategy, marketing, fundraising, and change management. The program is designed for working professionals. All courses are eight weeks long and are offered online only. The Master of Science in Higher Education Administration requires the completion of twelve, three-credit courses (36 total hours).
The program is offered entirely online, meaning students can complete the program on their timeline. Students will benefit from the same academic quality and instructional attention (or even more) as they would in a face-to-face classroom format. The program is structured so that all students have the opportunity to equally participate in all sessions of the curriculum.
Students can choose from electives in the online MS in Nonprofit Management and Philanthropy, online MBA in Entrepreneurial Thinking, or online MS in Communications and Information Management degree programs. For students who have a particular interest in higher education fundraising, all electives may be chosen from NMP fundraising course options, thus allowing for an additional area of specialization.
