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Master of Higher Education Leadership

Northridge, United States
2 years
English
Hybrid
Master

California State University, Northridge campus

About the program

Master of Arts in Higher Education Leadership is a 36-credit fully online master's degree. The online M.A. Prepares candidates for leadership in colleges and universities, Covering campus culture, Students and fiscal management.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: no
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Develop advanced knowledge of Higher Education Leadership and evaluate learning approaches
Communicate appropriately with learners
And reflect on educational practice.

Career outcomes

Higher education leadership and student affairs roles

Curriculum

36 credit hours: 15 credits of core courses (leadership and organisational theory
Social and cultural perspectives
Communication
Group dynamics and conflict resolution
Evidence-based decision making)
15 credits in the specialisation and 6 credits of electives
Plus a leadership conference or speaker series requirement.

Entry requirements

Academic

Cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or a previous master's degree
Plus two letters of recommendation
No GRE
Additional academic criteria: 2.5 on a 4.0 scale (cumulative or last 60 semester units)
Programmes may set higher.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor-equivalent degree from a regionally accredited/recognised institution in good standing, programme prerequisites, Affidavit of Financial Support with bank statement, one programme per term

Language tests

IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 80 (4.0 on new scale)
TOEFL PBT 550
PTE Academic 58
Duolingo 105

Documents you’ll need

Completed Application
Official Academic Transcripts
Passport or Identity Document
Previous Degree Certificate
Financial Support Statement
Academic References
Statement of Purpose

How to apply

Review the Higher Education Leadership admission requirements and the current intake deadline. Complete the application through Cal State Apply. Prepare academic transcripts and evidence of previous qualifications. Provide English language test results if required. Submit the supporting documents requested by admissions. Confirm the applicable application fee before submitting the application. Review any admission offer and complete the required acceptance steps. Prepare the appropriate student immigration application if necessary.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$21,405 USD
Application fee	$70 USD
Deposit	$500 USD

Program details

Campus	Northridge
Faculty or school	Michael D. Eisner College of Education
Department	Educational Leadership and Policy Studies
Teaching language	English
Credit value	33
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1
Scholarship note	Potential California State University, Northridge scholarship or funding opportunities may be relevant to Higher Education Leadership. Confirm the award, international eligibility, funding level, and application dates with the institution.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
31 Oct 2026
Closed
Program starts
August 2027
Applications closed
31 Oct 2026
Closed

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.