Impact higher education with an M.Ed. in Higher Education Leadership
Mercer University’s Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Higher Education Leadership is designed for individuals who are seeking careers as directors, coordinators, managers, or supervisors in higher education at the mid-administration or mid-management level. Complete the 30-hour program in 12–16 months and prepare to make an impact as a higher education leader. Mercer’s higher education leadership program allows you to choose from one of three program tracks:
- Athletics Leadership—build or advance your career in college athletics through studying the ethical, economic, financial, and legal impact athletics has on colleges and universities
- Postsecondary Administration—study higher education administration topics, including institutional structure and governance, policy development, advocacy, conflict management, decision-making, and cultural topics
Who can benefit from the M.Ed. in Higher Education Leadership program?
The master’s degree in higher education leadership is ideal if you are:
- Currently employed by a college or university and seeking to assume greater leadership responsibility
- A current or recent undergraduate who plans to pursue higher education leadership as a career
- Seeking to make a career change into the higher education leadership field
Achieve your career goals with Mercer’s M.Ed. in Higher Education Leadership
When you earn a master’s degree in higher education leadership from Mercer, you are prepared to serve as an influential leader in a variety of roles.
Students completing the athletics leadership track may pursue roles such as:
- Assistant or Associate Athletic Director
- Athletic Academic Advisor
- Athletics Compliance Coordinator
- Athletics Leadership
- Athletics Operations Manager
- Conference or Governing Body Staff Professional
- Development or External Relations Officer (Athletics)
- Student-Athlete Services Administrator
Students completing the postsecondary administration track may pursue roles such as:
- Academic Advisor
- Admissions or Recruitment Manager
- Assistant Director of Student Affairs
- Campus Operations or Compliance Officer
- Director of Student Services
- Enrollment Management Professional
- Financial Aid Administrator
- Institutional Research or Assessment Associate Program Manager or Coordinator
- Student Success or Retention Coordinator
Explore our M.Ed. in Higher Education Leadership
Take the next step toward shaping the future of higher education leadership and explore these areas to learn more:
Learn from experienced faculty
Mercer’s M.Ed. in Higher Education Leadership program is supported by faculty and staff who devote themselves to preparing you to become a higher education leader. Our faculty bring real-world experience to the classroom, connecting theory directly to your higher education leadership career.
Take the next step toward leading in higher education
Schedule your personalized admissions appointment or contact the Office of Graduate Admissions at 678.547.6084 or MercerEducation@mercer.edu.