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Master of Arts in Higher Education Administration and Leadership at Royal Roads University

Royal Roads University, Canada

Programme overview

A master's program for current and aspiring administrators and leaders in post-secondary institutions. It covers theory, research and issues facing colleges and universities, delivered online with one virtual residency and one on-campus residency.

Duration: Two-year program window (thesis option)  |  Study mode: blended  |  Location: Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

What you will study

Courses include Approaches to Educational Research in Higher Education, Global and National Perspectives on Higher Education, Leading Educational Change in Higher Education Environments, New Models for Institutional Viability, Systems Thinking and Strategic Planning, Quality, Accountability and Educational Effectiveness, and Leveraging Technology in Higher Education Environments. Students complete either a research paper stream (HEAL 610 with a three-day residency and poster presentation) or a thesis with a supervisor.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Four-year (or comparable) undergraduate degree from a recognized post-secondary institution; minimum three years of relevant paid work experience within recognized higher education institutions.

Duration: Two-year program window (thesis option)

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