Master of Science Degree in Higher Education Administration
Mississippi College (founded in 1826) now offers a Master of Science Degree in Higher Education Administration entirely online.
Program Benefits
Skills - Graduate students acquire advanced leadership skills that are needed in management at all levels of higher education administration.
Convenience and Quality - The MSHEA online degree can now be earned entirely online. Graduate students will benefit from the same academic quality and instructional attention (or even more) as they would in a face-to-face classroom format. The program is structured so that all students have the opportunity to equally participate in all sessions of the curriculum and practicum.
Potential - Graduates with an MSHEA online degree can accept positions in management at any level of the educational system. Previous management experience will support rapid advancements.
Earnings - The salary range varies within the industry and educational system's sectors; seniority, performance records and previous experience can increase annual earnings considerably.
Job opportunities - A graduate with a Master of Science in Higher Education Administration degree completed entirely online will have the same job opportunities as any graduate from a traditional college. Potential opportunities include: director of academic affairs, program director, recruitment manager, sales and marketing manager, staff administrator, and many others.
Program Description
Mississippi College is one of the leaders in understanding the industry environment and the requirements of the new technological era. The Master of Science in Higher Education Administration online degree program has been developed to meet the needs of a growing group of professionals who find it difficult to attend an on-campus program. This degree can be completed entirely online and it is the first from a list of degrees and programs MC wants to develop in the future. The MSHEA combines concepts and applications from a variety of sectors in the higher education industry. It aims to prepare and model great leaders, managers and presidents with a bright vision for the future of our educational system in the beautiful state of Mississippi and beyond.
The Master of Science Degree in Higher Education Administration can be completed entirely online in only 18 months. It is comprised of 27 course hours and 2 practicum experience sessions. The entire curriculum focuses on organizational administration and management, team building, student issues, ethics, organizational behavior, negotiations and other areas of professional growth. Graduate students will learn strategic leadership and planning geared specifically toward the management of educational organizations.