| | Higher Education Administration and Leadership (MA) | | |
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| School | Royal Roads University | | |
| Location | Victoria, BC, Canada | | |
| School Type | University | | |
| School Size | Full-time Undergraduate: 1,350
Full-time Graduate: 3,150 | | |
| Degree | Master | | |
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| Co-op | | | |
| Length | 2 Year(s) | | |
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| Prerequisites Notes | Applications are assessed through an integrated and consolidated review of academic credentials, work experience, and personal experience; because of the holistic nature of this review, all applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Standard admission - Four-year (or comparable) undergraduate degree from a recognized post-secondary institution.
- Minimum of three years of relevant, paid work experience within recognized higher education institutions (i.e., public or accredited colleges, universities, poly-techniques, or institutions providing formal tertiary programs), including some leadership* experience.
Emerging leaders who have fewer than three years of leadership* experience, yet have been in recent leadership or people management role(s) for two years or more, demonstrate exceptional leadership potential through their professional and life experiences, are preparing for further leadership roles, and otherwise meet the standard admissions criteria, are encouraged to apply.
Flexible admission - To be considered for flexible admission, applicants would normally require a minimum of seven years of work experience in higher education institutions (i.e., public or accredited colleges, universities, poly-techniques, or institutions providing formal tertiary programs), including a minimum of 3 years of leadership* experience.
*Leadership experience could include one or more of the following: - Roles in which you consult, negotiate with, or manage diverse interest groups through relationship, in a complex environment
- Roles in which you lead others toward shared goals and outcomes
- Roles in which you influence, organize, and coordinate groups of people
- Leadership roles in volunteer organizations
- Formal organizational leadership roles in which you directly supervise staff or complete performance-oriented work with individuals, groups, or teams
- Overcoming a challenging life experience (for self or others), which involved navigating complex systems and resulted in positive community change beyond the individual
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Tuition estimates shown are for the entire program. All rates are subject to annual increase. | | |
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| Description | This program is designed for current and aspiring administrators and leaders in post-secondary education. Delivered through a mix of online learning, one virtual residency, and one on-campus residency, it explores theory and best practices specific to leadership roles in universities and colleges. With a Master of Arts in Higher Education Administration and Leadership, graduates are equipped to apply their knowledge in real-world settings and lead meaningful change within their institutions. | | |
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