Qualification:
Doctoral
Awarding body:
Benedictine University
Duration:
Variable
Study mode:
Online
Course description:
This program is intended for practicing professionals who wish to accelerate their career paths or who seek to join the higher education community as university, college or community college administrators. The program also prepares students for management positions in public and private educational agencies and associations. Studies emphasize leadership for educational and organizational improvement. The program provides both the perspective and the tools to anticipate and lead change in higher education. Coursework is topical in nature, interdisciplinary in focus and grounded in an inquiry-driven methodology characterized by critical thinking, analysis and self-reflection. The program readies students for the rigors and challenges of developing and implementing strategic plans, improving learning, managing resources, leading personnel, implementing policy and orchestrating change within an organization.
Entry requirements:
Students must have completed the high school curriculum with four units of English (emphasizing written and oral communication and literature); two units of modern language; three units of social studies (emphasizing history and government), mathematics (introductory through advanced algebra, geometry, trigonometry or fundamentals of computer programming) and science (laboratory science). They must possess a cumulative GPA of 2.5/4.0 and a score of 21 on ACT and 990 on SAT. International students whose native language is not in English should have the TOEFL with a tests score of 550 or above on paper-based, 213 or above on computer-based or 79 or above on internet-based.
Application details:
Applicants are required to complete the application form along with the non refundable application fee of $40 payable by personal check or money order. In addition to these, they must submit photocopy of their passport, translated official transcripts from high school/colleges/universities previously attended, official ECE evaluation report of all home country transcripts, and general analysis report from freshman students, personal statement, two letters of reference, official results of standardized tests (ACT, SAT or TOEFL), certificate of finances, international student health form and proof of student health insurance. Students should send the above documents along with the completed and signed application form to Enrollment Center, Benedictine University, Lownik Hall, 5700 College Road, Lisle, IL 60532.
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