Overview

Graduates are prepared to assume a wide range of roles including positions in student affairs, academic affairs, university administration, education non-profits and more.

Career and Personal Benefits

Our master's degree in Higher Education at Southern Methodist University provides students with a holistic understanding of how universities and colleges function. Students will examine theory and engage in practical experiences that will provide them with the skills necessary to lead within varied organizational structures and to serve diverse communities.

Programme Structure

Courses:

Legal Issues in Higher Education

Equity and Access in Higher Education

The College Student

Faculty and Academic Governance

Interpreting Educational Research

Public Policy and Higher Education

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dallas, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution.

A minimum undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale)

Official copies of all graduate and undergraduate transcripts where a degree has been conferred or you have received 9 or more credit hours.

Essay Writing Sample

Personal Statement

Three letters of recommendation from academic and/or professional references

A resume/curriculum vita

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

25260 USD / year

≈ 25260 USD / year
Out-of-State

25260 USD / year

≈ 25260 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

25260 USD / year

≈ 25260 USD / year

Living costs

Dallas

United States

1140 - 1925 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Funding

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Overview

Career and Personal Benefits

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Dallas

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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