Overview

The Higher Education program at the University of Massachusetts Boston focuses on issues of concern to leaders in all types of higher education institutions, including community colleges and four-year institutions, both public and private.

What you will learn

The curriculum covers topics such as organization and leadership, teaching and learning, college student development, diversity, public policy, institutional change, college access, equity, globalization, finance, and community engagement.

Students also develop a strong foundation in both quantitative and qualitative research methods, as well as an understanding of the social and historical foundations of higher education.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Educational Leadership Skills
Administration and Governance in Higher Education
Access and Equity in Higher Education
Research on Students
Teaching, Learning, and Curriculum in Urban Contexts
Organization and Leadership in Educational Institutions
Public Policy Issues in Higher Education

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 84 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-05-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

51 SCH

EdD: 51 credits
PhD: 60 credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Boston, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution of recognized standing or an international equivalent at the time of enrollment
A minimum, cumulative GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale (or international equivalent) in all undergraduate work
A master's degree or the equivalent from a college or university of recognized standing
Official transcripts for all institutions where you have earned more than 6 credits; if your transcript is in a language other than English, please include an English translation, validated by an official public translator
Résumé or curriculum vitae
Essay
Two (2) letters of recommendation
Employer Agreement Form
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Tuition Fees

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Applies to you

Non-residents

29932 USD / year

≈ 29932 USD / year
Out-of-State

29932 USD / year

≈ 29932 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

15408 USD / year

≈ 15408 USD / year

Living costs

Boston

United States

1560 - 3239 USD / month

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