School District Business Leadership Graduate Certificate at Stony Brook University

Programme overview

The post-master's certificate in School District Business Leadership leads to New York State certification and prepares professionals from the corporate world, public service agencies and charitable institutions for positions in a school district central office, such as assistant superintendent for school business. Most courses are scheduled online but two are on campus, and the full programme cannot be completed online. It articulates with EdD programs at other regional universities.

Faculty: School of Professional Development | Department: Educational Leadership | Duration: 36 credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: Stony Brook, NY, United States

What you will study

The 36 credits comprise 9 credits of foundations (Educational Leadership Theory I and II, School District Leadership), 18 credits of required courses (including Collective Bargaining and Arbitration in the Public Sector, School Finance, Managerial Accounting for the School Business Official, School Law, School Business Administration, School Personnel Management), a research project seminar, and a 6-credit internship and seminar. Students must also complete required NYSED workshops and examinations.

Career pathways

Positions in a school district central office such as assistant superintendent for school business.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

Personal statement; master's degree; two letters of recommendation (one from the Superintendent of Schools or designee, one from school supervisory personnel or administrators); New York State permanent/professional teaching, administrative or pupil personnel certification plus three years of full-time teaching, administrative, supervisory or pupil personnel service experience (excluding civil service); interview if requested. Up to 12 credits may be transferred before matriculation.

Requirements published at program group level.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Duration: 36 credits

Apply through the official page: https://www.stonybrook.edu/grad/admissions/apply-graduate-programs.html

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