Higher Education Administration is one of the fastest growing areas of education in the world today. Graduates at the master level typically work in administrative and executive positions of student services such as enrollment, admissions, financial services, athletics and residence halls. At the doctoral level, the program serves those who wish to pursue careers and academic positions in teaching and research in colleges and universities, as well as corporate training or policy making positions at the private and state level. The curriculum has an international focus that includes visiting international universities to interact with faculty and students of institutions in different countries around the world.

The doctoral programs in Higher Education Administration are designed to prepare experienced practitioners for senior administrative and policy-making positions. The PhD degree is more research oriented and requires more courses in advanced research methodologies. The EdD program primarily serves those seeking administrative and executive positions, while the PhD program serves those who wish to pursue careers in research and teaching. Graduates typically work in the following professional areas:

• Research
• Teaching
• Policy leadership
• College administration at all levels
• Community college leadership and management
• Student personnel administration
• Corporate and post-secondary policy analysis