The integration of leadership and management skills within a philosophical framework of higher education is based upon a student learning and outcome-driven curriculum that will facilitate their development as future leaders. We additionally develop proficiency required to lead highly functional teams within postsecondary education.
Career Pathways
Graduates of our program pursue careers as college presidents, academic deans, student affairs deans, directors of institutional development, registrars, directors of admissions, directors of residence life, and vice presidents of higher education institutions.
Additionally, graduates pursue senior management positions in governmental and non-governmental agencies, foundations, and policy groups.
Programme structure
Courses include:
- Supervised Practitioner Inquiry
- Higher Education Institutional Strategic Planning
- Higher Education Human Resource Management
- Higher Education Institutional Assessment & Accreditation
- Higher Education Budget Management
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 130
- TOEFL iBT: 100
- IELTS: 7
Other requirements
General requirements
- GRE scores are not required. Admission is based on your past educational achievement and accomplishments, and your visions for the future.
- Completed School of Education online admissions application
- A non-refundable application fee of $50 (USD) by credit card
- A current resume or curriculum vitae
- A goal statement (750-word personal statement)
- Please identify 1-3 faculty in your major area you’re interested in working with and why
- Three letters of recommendation. We recommend that at least one reference be professional (i.e., from a supervisor or a colleague) and at least one be academic (i.e., from someone with knowledge of your performance in an academic setting such as a master's program). However, it is acceptable for all three references to be professional.
- Transcript Submission
- Official, third-party evaluation of all international transcripts for applicants who have not received a master's degree within the United States
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International: 38,561 AUD / year (≈ 27,334 USD / year)
- Out-of-State: 38,561 AUD / year (≈ 27,334 USD / year)
- Domestic: 38,561 AUD / year (≈ 27,334 USD / year)
Living costs
Pittsburgh, United States: 1,620-2,742 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
