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Masters in Higher Education Leadership

At A Glance

Advance into leadership roles in colleges, universities, and higher education organizations.

Build expertise in academic administration, student affairs, institutional strategy, and higher education policy.

Designed for higher education professionals ready to move into management and executive roles.

Offered fully online.

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Welcome to the Higher Education Leadership Master’s Degree

Colleges and Universities are complex, mission-driven organizations, and the administrators who lead them shape the experiences of students, faculty, and entire communities. 91³Ô¹Ï’s Master of Science in Higher Education Leadership prepares you to take on that responsibility, equipping you with the leadership skills, policy knowledge, and administrative expertise needed to lead effectively in today’s higher education environment.

This program is designed for current higher education professionals who are ready to advance into leadership, as well as individuals from other fields who are drawn to the unique challenges and rewards of leading at colleges. Delivered entirely online, it gives you the flexibility to grow your career without stepping away from it.

Your Career Starts Here

Higher education leadership professionals work across a wide range of institutional roles and settings. After earning your MS in Higher Education Leadership, you’ll be prepared for roles such as:

  • Dean of Students or Academic Dean
  • Director of Academic Affairs
  • Student Affairs Administrator
  • Enrollment Management Director
  • Academic Program Director
  • Director of Institutional Research
  • College or University Administrator

Employment of postsecondary education administrators is projected to increase steadily through now and 2034. The median average wage for postsecondary education administrators was $103,960 annually in May 2025.

More About the Program

91³Ô¹Ï’s MS in Higher Education Leadership curriculum covers the full landscape of academic administration from institutional governance and higher education law to student development, enrollment management, and strategic planning. You’ll develop the practical skills needed to lead with vision, manage with competence, and advocate for students and communities within complex institutional environments.

Completing this program, you will be able to:

  • Lead academic departments and student affairs functions with strategic clarity and professional effectiveness.
  • Navigate higher education law, accreditation standards, and institutional governance structures.
  • Apply student development theory and enrollment management principles to support student success.
  • Develop and implement strategic plans that advance institutional mission and goals.
  • Manage budgets, personnel, and institutional resources in higher education settings.
  • Lead change and innovation initiatives in complex academic organizations.

The Course Work

The MS in Higher Education Leadership includes courses such as:

  • Foundations of Contemporary Leadership
  • Theories of Adult and Non-Traditional Education
  • Assessment, Accreditation, and Compliance in Higher Education
  • Developing Trends in Higher Education