The International Education Management and Leadership MA program was updated effective Fall 2025. The new program requirements are reflected below. Students admitted prior to Fall 2025 will follow the prior degree requirements outlined in the 2024 Graduate Bulletin page.
The Master of Arts in International Education Management and Leadership is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to be effective managers and leaders in the international education field. Aspiring and early career professionals as well as mid-career administrators will gain a focused, in-depth, and coherent understanding of cutting-edge issues and recent developments in international education management as embedded within the administration, leadership, data analytics, risk management, financing, and student support functions of higher education institutions and other international education organizations. Through a combination of scholarly and applied learning experiences, graduates of the program are prepared to be data-driven leaders in the international education management field. Those completing this M.A. degree will be able to apply the knowledge and skills acquired in their jobs, either to comprehend aspects of the field as a whole or to update knowledge and experience in particular areas.
Program Requirements - 30 credits:
Core Courses (9 credits)
- Epl 643 - Introduction to International Educational Management (3)
- Epl 651 - Administration of Institutions of Higher Education (3)
- Epl 750 - Higher Education Finance (3)
Data Analytics Course (3 credits)
- Epl 614 - Quantitative Methods in Educational Leadership (3)
- Epl 662 - Survey Research Methods (3)
- Or another course as advised
Specialization Courses (9 credits)
- Epl 644 - Educational Entrepreneurship (3)
- Epl 645 - Student Services in International Education (3)
- Epl 666 - Comparative Education (3)
- Epl 667 - Seminar on Global Politics of Educational Quality (3)
- Epl 758 - Special Topics in International Education Management & Leadership (1); students may take up to six (6) different 1-credit topics
Electives (6 credits)
- Any untaken Specialization Courses, or
- Epl 500 United States Educational Governance, Policy and Administration (3)
- Epl 570 Introduction to Law and Education (3)
- Epl 602 The Economics of Education (3)
- Epl 606 (E Phl 606) Ethics and Education (3)
- Epl 607 Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining (3)
- Epl 608 Politics of Education (3)
- Epl 609 - Leadership for Cradle to Career Education Systems (3)
- Epl 611 (E Phl 601) Philosophy of Education (3)
- Epl 618 Family and Community Partnerships (3)
- Epl 652 College Student Affairs (3)
- Epl 654 Community Colleges (3)
- Epl 655 Administration of College Staff Policies (3)
- Epl 656 Sociology of Higher Education (3)
- Epl 657 History of Higher Education (3)
- Epl 658 Politics of Higher Education (3)
- Epl 659 - Assessment and Accountability in Higher Education (3)
- Epl 660 Introduction to Educational Management (3)
- Epl 663 (Tap 663) Networked Communities: Building A Culture of Practice Improvement (3)
- Epl 895 - Internship (3)
- Or other courses as advised
Capstone Course - one course (3 credits)
- Epl 680 - Seminar in Education Policy and Leadership (3)
Please note: This program offers an internship, field experience, study abroad component, or clinical experience in the course listing as an option to fulfill course requirements. Students who have previously been convicted of a felony are advised that their prior criminal history may impede their ability to complete the requirements of certain academic programs and/or to meet licensure requirements for certain professions. If you have concerns about this matter please contact the Dean’s Office of your intended academic program.