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Higher Education Administration, Graduate Certificate

2022-2023 Edition

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        • 3-​D Animation, Graduate Certificate
        • Agile Project Management, Graduate Certificate
        • Applied Analytics, Graduate Certificate
        • Biopharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs, Graduate Certificate
        • Cloud Computing Application and Management, Graduate Certificate
        • Collegiate Athletics Administration, Graduate Certificate
        • Construction Management, Graduate Certificate
        • Cross-​Cultural Communication, Graduate Certificate
        • Digital Media Management, Graduate Certificate
        • Digital Video, Graduate Certificate
        • Emergency Management, Graduate Certificate
        • eSports, Graduate Certificate
        • Experiential Teaching and Learning, Graduate Certificate
        • Financial Markets And Institutions, Graduate Certificate
        • Forensic Accounting, Graduate Certificate
        • Fundraising and Development, Graduate Certificate
        • Game Design, Graduate Certificate
        • Geographic Information Systems, Graduate Certificate
        • Global Studies And International Relations, Graduate Certificate
        • Health Management, Graduate Certificate
        • Higher Education Administration, Graduate Certificate
        • Human-​Centered Informatics, Graduate Certificate
        • Human Resources Management, Graduate Certificate
        • Information Security Management, Graduate Certificate
        • Integrative Health and Wellness, Graduate Certificate
        • Interactive Design, Graduate Certificate
        • International Biopharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs, Graduate Certificate
        • Leadership, Graduate Certificate
        • Leading and Managing Technical Projects, Graduate Certificate
        • Learning Experience Design and Technology, Graduate Certificate
        • Medical Devices Regulatory Affairs, Graduate Certificate
        • Nonclinical Biomedical Product Regulation, Graduate Certificate
        • Nonprofit Management, Graduate Certificate
        • Organizational Communication, Graduate Certificate
        • Professional Sports Administration, Graduate Certificate
        • Project Business Analysis, Graduate Certificate
        • Project Management, Graduate Certificate
        • Public and Media Relations, Graduate Certificate
        • Quality Assurance Compliance, Graduate Certificate
        • Remote Sensing, Graduate Certificate
        • Sales Management, Graduate Certificate
        • Social Media for Organizational Performance, Graduate Certificate
        • Usability, Graduate Certificate
    • College of Science
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    • Appendix
  • Course Descriptions
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  • Overview
  • Program Requirements

Institutions of higher education around the world are facing considerable pressures that range from changing demographics to financial strain amid disruptions unimaginable 20 years ago. Administrators must develop foundational skills to create conditions that allow their students and institutions to thrive in a constantly changing world. The Graduate Certificate in Higher Education Administration is designed to prepare practitioners for the unique and difficult challenges facing the next generation of higher education professionals. This program allows students the flexibility to build upon their skills in a customized manner with a focus on practical skills and course designs firmly grounded in experiential learning.

The Graduate Certificate in Higher Education Administration program seeks to prepare students with the knowledge to understand the structure, governance, and operation of various higher education organizations. Within the context of classes, students have an opportunity to develop solutions to real-world problems. 

Unique Features

  • The ability to complete the program 100 percent while accessing and contributing to an extensive professional network—critical in the world of higher education.
  • Northeastern faculty who are currently meaningfully engaged in the field, bringing their practical expertise to our students.
  • The integration of experiential projects within several courses allowing students to develop practical skills.
  • Credits can be applied toward the Master of Education, Higher Education Administration program.

Complete all courses and requirements listed below unless otherwise indicated.

Required Core Courses

Course List
Code Title Hours
EDU 6202Faculty, Curriculum, and Academic Community4
EDU 6205The Demographics of the New College Student4
EDU 6219Higher Education Law and Policy4

Elective

Course List
Code Title Hours
Complete one of the following:4
EDU 6217
The History of Colleges and Universities
EDU 6218
Money Matters: Financial Management in Higher Education
EDU 6224
Strategic Leadership in Enrollment Management
EDU 6234
Program Evaluation, Assessment, and Accreditation in Higher Education

Program Credit/GPA Requirements

16 total quarter hours required
Minimum 3.000 GPA required

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