The Master of Education (EdM) in Educational Leadership & Policy Studies: Higher Education Administration at BU Wheelock College of Education & Human Development provides practitioners and future leaders in higher education with the practical skills and theoretical understanding needed to thrive. The Higher Education Administration master’s explores areas such as counseling and advising, student life, financial aid, admissions, and more.
The Boston University EdM in Educational Leadership & Policy Studies: Higher Education Administration program offers flexible full-time, part-time, and online learning options—providing convenience for students already working in their field. You’ll benefit from sharing with other working professionals and learning from career practitioners and scholars.
Dates & Deadlines
Spring & Fall 2025
Aug 15, 2024
Application Opens
Spring 2025 Semester
Dec 15, 2024
Application Deadline
Fall 2025 Semester
Jan 15, 2025
Deadline to Receive Priority Scholarship Consideration
Fall 2025 Semester
Aug 1, 2025
Application Closes
Featured Faculty
Faculty connected to the master’s in Educational Leadership & Policy: Higher Education Administration at BU Wheelock have decades of expertise and real-world wisdom. They have held a variety of leadership roles at different types of higher education institutions and have a strong interest in making this form of education more inclusive and equitable.
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Mary L. Churchill
Associate Dean, Strategic Initiatives & Community Engagement
Program Director, Higher Education Administration
Professor of the Practice -
Raul Fernandez
Senior Lecturer
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Jay Halfond
Professor of the Practice Emeritus
Part-Time Instructor -
Daryl Healea
Part-Time Instructor
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Lisa Ijiri
Clinical Professor
Senior Advisor to the Dean -
Anthony Abraham Jack
Faculty Director, Newbury Center
Associate Professor -
Geraldine Muir
Part-Time Instructor
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Louise Michelle Vital
Senior Lecturer
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Jerry Whitmore, Jr.
Assistant Professor
Career Outcomes
The master’s degree in Educational Leadership & Policy: Higher Education Administration prepares you to advance your career in several professional areas.
- Higher education leadership roles related to student affairs, advising, admissions and financial aid, and more.
- Positions in education-related nonprofits and professional associations.
More Information about the EdM in Educational Leadership & Policy Studies: Higher Education Administration
Online Learning
The online Higher Education Administration courses are asynchronous modules organized into seven-week-long classes. Students in BU Wheelock’s online master’s programs receive hands-on support throughout their program.
Graduate Assistantships
Full-time students in the EdM in the Higher Education Administration program have the option to take on a graduate assistantship or internship as part of their academic experience.
Graduate Admissions
Connect with BU Wheelock to learn more about the EdM in Higher Education Administration. Get information about requirements, deadlines, financial assistance and more. Sign up for an upcoming information session.
Spotlight
3 Benefits of a Master’s in Higher Ed Administration
If you’re interested in becoming a higher education administrator or if you want to advance in your career, here are three reasons a master’s degree in Higher Education Administration (HEA) may be right for you.
Ensuring Higher Education Meets Rigorous Standards
Higher education administration faculty member Lisa Ijiri will serve on the New England Commission of Higher Education, a regional accreditation body that ensures colleges and universities meet rigorous educational standards.
Hot Button Topics, Responsive Leaders
Assistant professor Jerry Whitmore, Jr. offers tools for school leaders to better engage with community members concerned about teachings about race.