Program Overview
The Educational Leadership at Rider University is a MA programme in Education over 24 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: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: USD 810 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Lawrenceville, 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
Leading to a Master of Arts in Educational Leadership, the Principal Leadership program’s executive-style format brings educational peers together to study, network and learn as a unit throughout the program. Participants engage in online classes during the school year and attend scheduled face to face class meetings. The program’s flexible, blended learning format recognizes the demands of the teaching profession while maintaining the rigors of a quality leadership training program. Participants pursue their graduate studies without interrupting their professional and personal responsibilities. Candidates complete their graduate studies in two years, and are eligible to apply for both the principal and supervisor certificates.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s 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).
Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended with a minimum of 3.0 cumulative GPA
Copies of most recent teacher evaluations for last two years
Three letters of recommendation (one from supervisor, principal, colleague)
A current professional r\xc3\xa9sum\xc3\xa9
500 word essay on outlook of school leadership (for Option 1 applicants) or a 500 word personal reflection on leadership in teaching (Option 2 applicants)
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 810 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 810 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Rider 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 Rider University
Rider University
Lawrenceville, United States
Rider University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months