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We prepare the next generation of researchers, policymakers, and leaders in higher education. Study with us in one of our graduate programs, ranging from a master's to a doctoral degree.
Master of Arts (M.A.) in Higher Education
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In this program, students will attain foundational knowledge about today鈥檚 global higher education landscape, a sharper understanding of specific elements within the field, and the opportunity to put theory into practice and apply skills learned in the classroom in real-world settings.
It will prepare students for entry-level and middle-management positions at colleges, universities, community colleges, and policymaking organizations around the world..听
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Executive Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Higher Education
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The Executive Ed.D. in Higher Education develops agile leaders for an era of rapid change. The innovative curriculum emphasizes global and international perspectives, socially just leadership, data-informed strategy, and iterative design thinking to reimagine the future of higher education.
Engage online while working full-time, connecting in person during weeklong summer residencies in Boston and Santiago. Live online meetings are scheduled at times that allow you to grow professionally while completing the program.听
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Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Higher Education
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This Ph.D. program will prepare students for research-focused careers within postsecondary institutions, education-adjacent non-profits, and the private sector. Students work alongside faculty on a variety of research projects in higher education, with an emphasis on social justice issues in (inter)national contexts and complete a curriculum focused on higher education.
During this four-year research program, you are required to complete a dissertation reflecting individual research as well as a comprehensive exam.
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Last Name | First Name | Year of Graduation | Current Position |
| Aird | Eve | 2001 | Provost, Galen University (Belize) |
| Bassett | Roberta Malee | 2005 | Global Lead for Tertiary Education, World Bank |
| Bozeman | Leslie | 2009 | Director of Curriculum Internationalization, Office of International Affairs Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis |
| Choi | Edward | 2020 | Lecturer, Yonsei University (South Korea) |
| Davis | Jef | 2009 | Associate Director, ISSS Office of Global Education, Kent State University |
| de Gayardon | Ariane | 2017 | Assistant Professor, Center for Higher Education Policy Studies, The University of Twente (The Netherlands) |
| DeLaquil | Tessa | 2023听 | Postdoctoral Fellow, Aarhus University (Denmark) |
| Diatta听 | Jean Baptiste | 2023听 | Academic Dean, CEFOD Business School (Chad) |
| Engberg听 | Dave | 2007 | Executive Director, Global Opportunities Group |
| Fields | David | 听 | Senior Associate Dean for Academic and Faculty Affairs, Northeastern University |
| Forest | James | 听 | Professor, School of Criminology and Justice Studies, University of Massachusetts Lowell |
| Godwin | Kara | 2013 | Former Director of Internationalization, American Council on Education |
| Lee | Gilton | 2007 | Assistant professor and staff at the Center for Teaching and Learning, Dongseo University (South Korea) |
| Maldonado-Maldonado | Alma | 2004 | Researcher at the Departamento de Investigaciones Educativas (DIE)-CINVESTAV, Mexico |
| Matross Helms | Robin | 2005 | Vice President, Association of Community College Trustees |
| Mihut | Georgiana | 2019 | Assistant Professor in the Department of Education Studies at the University of Warwick (UK) |
| Murphy | Patty | 2000 | Associate Provost for University Accreditation, University of Miami |
| Pacheco | Ivan | 2013 | International Higher Education Consultant |
| Purcell | Francesca | 2004 | Faculty Director, Higher Education Program, Harvard Graduate School of Education |
| Reisberg | Liz | 2007 | International Higher Education Consultant |
| Renehan | Colm | 听 | Senior Vice President for Advancement, Suffolk University |
| Reza | Amir | 2015 | Dean, Babson Academy & Global Education |
| Rumbley | Laura | 2007 | Associate Director, Knowledge Development & Research, European Association for International Education (EAIE) |
| Shimmi | Yukiko | 2014 | Assistant Professor, Global Learning Center, Institute for Excellence in Higher Education, Tohoku University |
| Stanfield | David | 2014 | Dean of Students, Yale-NUS College (Singapore) |
| Taweel | Hala | 2007 | President, University of the Middle East project (UAE) |
| Teferra | Damtew | 听 | Professor of Higher Education and Leader of Higher Education Training and Development, University of Kwazulu-Natal (South Africa) |
| Thiuri | Philippa | 听 | Lecturer, Saunders College of Business, Rochester Institute of Technology |
| Unangst | Lisa | 2020 | Assistant Professor, SUNY Empire State College |
| Wang | Lizhou | 2023 | No affiliations as of yet |
| Woldegiyorgis | Ayenachew | 2020 | Assistant Professor at the University of Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) |
| Zhu | Hong | 2009 | Associate Professor, Graduate School of Education, Peking University (China); Leader of Chinese National Association for Life and Career Education; and Deputy Director of Insitutional Research Center of Peking University |