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Tuition USD 22,210 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 10,870 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Degree MSc
Duration 5 year(s)
Deadline 2001-02-18
Delivery On-campus
Location Albany, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Higher Education at University at Albany is a MSc programme in Education, 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 Higher Education 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

  1. Language of instruction: English
  2. Study mode: On-campus
  3. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  4. Tuition: USD 22,210 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 10,870 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
  5. Location: Albany, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Higher Education programme are prepared for diverse careers in education:

  1. Teacher / Lecturer
  2. Educational Consultant
  3. Curriculum Designer
  4. School Administrator
  5. Education Policy Researcher
  6. Training Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Introduction to Organizational Leadership
  2. Introduction to Social Analysis
  3. Quantitative Methods in Educational Leadership
  4. The Economics of Education
  5. Ethics and Education
  6. Sociology and Higher Education
  7. History of Higher Education
  8. Politics of Higher Education
  9. Higher Education Finance
  10. Higher Education Law

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Please type\xc2\xa0one\xc2\xa0essay of no more than 800 words each from among the two possible topics below:

  • Summarize the leadership activities in which you have been involved in recent years and explain how these experiences reflect your vision of and capacity for leadership in higher education.
  • Identify a problem or challenge in a college, university, or your professional life generally and write an analysis in which you assess the issues(s), describe effective strategies for addressing the issue(s), and make clear the implications for the exercise of effective leadership in the situation.

    • English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

    Tuition & Financial Information

    Tuition Fee

    USD 22,210 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 10,870 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

    Tuition fees: USD 22,210 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 10,870 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

    IELTS requirement: 6.5

    Financial Aid & Scholarships

    Contact University at Albany 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 University at Albany

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    University at Albany

    Albany, United States

    The State University of New York at Albany is a public research university in Albany, New York, United States. Founded in 1844, it is one of four "university centers" of the State University of...

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    Application Information
    • Application Deadline 2001-02-18
    • Start Date 2018-08-28
    • Language English
    • Duration 5 year(s)
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