Global Higher Education Management, MSEd
Geared toward higher education administrators and academic leaders form universities around the world, this online Master's degree will connect participants to a global network and provide them with the knowledge and skills to lead their universities in to the global future. Universities operate in a confluence of local and international social, economic, and political imperatives and they need outstanding leadership, well-prepared to navigate the challenges and create innovative opportunities. GSE offers an innovative executive degree program for individuals to learn with and from global higher education leaders that intentionally situates university administration in a messy, complex global context and one that leverages the best of online learning to engage students across time and distance.
For more information: https://www.gse.upenn.edu/academics/programs/global-higher-education-online-masters
Curriculum
This program follows a 10 CU model. These credits would be earned over the course of four semesters beginning in the summer, which would allow students to complete the program in one year of continuous enrollment. The courses are structured in an executive format of modules with each module equating to one-third of a CU (.33). The content will be delivered through a mix of synchronous and asynchronous delivery following an in-person intensive.
The program includes the equivalent of 9 CUs of instruction and one CU of a capstone project. The Addressing Pressing Problems of Practice course provides the foundation leading to the Capstone project. The first two CUs – The High Impact University and The Evolving Global University Landscape – will be delivered predominately during the initial intensive at the beginning of the program.
| Code | Title | Course Units |
|---|---|---|
| Core Requirements | ||
| EDUC 6871 | The High Impact University: the Social Purposes of Universities | 1 |
| EDUC 6872 | The Evolving Global Landscape | 1 |
| EDUC 6873 | Magnifying the Mission | 1 |
| EDUC 6874 | Governance, Change, & Strategy | 1 |
| EDUC 6875 | University in its External Context | 1 |
| EDUC 6876 | Designing the Future | 1 |
| EDUC 6877 | The Challenges of Leading | 1 |
| EDUC 6878 | The Human Enterprise | 1 |
| Additional Requirements | ||
| Take 3 CU of additional course units enrolled by program | 3 | |
| Total Course Units | 10 | |
The degree and major requirements displayed are intended as a guide for students entering in the Fall of 2024 and later. Students should consult with their academic program regarding final certifications and requirements for graduation.