Sponsored Description: Upper Iowa offers a Master of Higher Education Administration (MHEA) degree, which prepares professionals with varied academic backgrounds for leadership positions in higher education – or related fields like human service organizations, military units, professional associations, and public policy groups. The MHEA allows students to plan and manage “best-value” programs that exceed expectations and is designed to strengthen the leadership skills for educational administrators. Learners apply relevant theories to real-world higher education case study scenarios. The MHEA program is designed to strengthen the leadership skills for educational administrators. The MHEA degree is intended to provide learners opportunities to develop skill-sets and knowledge in areas specific to administration in higher education, leadership of staff, and management of funding, budgeting, and organizational process. Individual and group assignments combine textbook theory with real-world application. The program provides a balance of quantitative and qualitative studies. The MHEA exposes learners to current theories, concepts and learning models necessary to assume leadership roles in higher education institutions. Upon successful completion of the MHEA, graduates will be positioned to make a significant contribution to their educational institutions.
Accreditation:
Regional Board - North Central Association of Colleges & Schools
