Higher Education Leadership - Northwest Missouri State University

Higher Education Leadership from Northwest Missouri State University is a Campus Master Education Management degree that prepares you for a Education career. Philosophy We believe that higher education leaders should be equipped with a firm understanding of leadership, culture, and teamwork in order to lead complex organizations and implement their myriad administrative responsibilities. Concept We understand that adults learn best when new theories, concepts, and information are integrated into familiar contexts, when there are ongoing opportunities for collaboration and discourse, and when the \\\"big picture\\\" is always present. Consequently, the program\\\'s learning model is cohort-based and content is built around broad themes that encompass components of the complex organization we know as higher education. Career Opportunities in Higher Education The higher education leadership profession encompasses a wide range of duties and skill sets. The profession requires skill and experience in working with people within an academic community with specialized skill sets in finance and personnel management as well as public relations, technology transfer and strategic planning. A wide range of administrative and management positions comprise the profession including the following: curriculum development, student support and guidance, student advisement, assessment and management, student recruitment and admissions, research support, publications, management information and statistics, alumni relations, and international student services, as well as external relations. This Masters of Science in Higher Education Leadership program is designed to train aspiring higher education leaders through rigorous course work. This program will prepare students for entry-level management and leadership positions in four-year, community and technical colleges and universities. One general purpose of this program is to produce graduates that are more effective in their offices and more satisfied with their work so that the overall environment has experienced an increase in value both in the work accomplished and employment satisfaction. View more details on Northwest Missouri State University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Education Management courses.