Program Overview
The Educational Leadership at Florida Gulf Coast University is a MA programme in Education over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of education. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Educational Leadership programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 1,301 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 373 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Fort Myers, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Educational Leadership programme are prepared for diverse careers in education:
- Teacher / Lecturer
- Educational Consultant
- Curriculum Designer
- School Administrator
- Education Policy Researcher
- Training Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Organizational Development
- School Law
- School Finance
- Instructional Leadership
- Found. of Curriculum & Instr.
- Global Context in Higher Ed
- Curriculum Develop-Higher Ed
- Law & Policy-Higher Ed
- Human Resources Development
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
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- Provide\nan official copy of all academic transcripts and Graduate Management\nAdmission Test (GMAT) scores or GRE scores. \n
- One\nof the following: \n
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- Minimum\n3.0 GPA in upper division coursework (last 60 credit hours) -or- \n
- Score\nof 500 or higher on the GMAT or equivalent score on GRE. \n
- Total\npoints of 1050 (GPA x 200 + GMAT) with a GMAT score of at least 450 or\nequivalent score on GRE. \n
- International\nstudents must have a satisfactory score on the TOEFL exam (minimum score\nof 550 paper-based, 213 computer-based, or 79 internet-based for\ninternational students from countries where English is not the primary\nlanguage). \n
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English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 1,301 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 373 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 1,301 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 373 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Florida Gulf Coast University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Florida Gulf Coast University
Florida Gulf Coast University
Fort Myers, United States
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University Profile- Application Deadline Oct, 2026
- Start Date Jan, 2027
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
