The concentration in Administrative Leadership is designed for students seeking a broad exposure to issues in higher education management, governance and leadership. Graduates may pursue careers in various functional areas within colleges and universities, as well as in educational associations, government agencies and other nonprofit and for-profit organizations serving the higher education sector.

Students in the Administrative Leadership concentration gain a broad exposure to issues of higher education management, governance, and leadership, and graduates are able to:

1. Compare and contrast the organizational structures and governance systems of different kinds of colleges and universities.
2. Articulate key legal and ethical issues in higher education.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of the administration of colleges and universities in modern-day America, including the roles and functions of the major administrative units and the interests of key stakeholders.
4. Identify and analyze current issues and trends facing higher education.
5. Communicate clearly and effectively using the professional standards of the field.
6. Apply critical thinking and analytical methods to management problems in higher education. 

Degree requirements for the Administrative Leadership concentration are as follows:

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
MHE 500	Foundations of Higher Education Administration	3
MHE 505	Organization and Decision-Making in Higher Education	3
MHE 620	Supporting Success of Diverse Students	3
MHE 635	Student Services in Higher Education	3
MHE 640	History and Economics of Higher Education	3
MHE 652	Essentials of College Student Retention	3
MHE Electives 1		6
Graduate-Level Electives 2		6
Total Credits Required:		30

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To fulfill the MHE Electives requirement, students must choose 3 of the following courses: MHE 610 Curriculum Design, MHE 625 Women in Higher Education, MHE 630 Legal Issues and Ethics in Higher Education, MHE 622 Foundations of Online Learning, MHE 626 Introduction to Institutional Advancement, MHE 627 Enrollment Management Principles and Practices, MHE 628 Designing and Teaching Online Courses, MHE 632 Building Online Learning Communities, MHE 645 Marketing and Communications for Enrollment Management, MHE 654 Technology Applications to Enrollment Management, MHE 656 Financial Assistance in Higher Education, or MHE 627 Enrollment Management Principles and Practices.

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Students can select from a wide number of approved graduate electives across multiple online graduate programs with help from their academic advisor.