The Master of Education in Higher Education is a course-based, professional degree designed primarily for higher education professionals seeking to advance their understanding of the issues confronting their institution and the postsecondary system. It best serves students seeking research-informed knowledge on how colleges and universities work in order to pursue or advance administrative and policy careers related to higher education.

Within the MEd program, the field in Higher Education Leadership is specifically designed for professionals working in higher education at entry to mid-levels, who seek to build their careers in higher education. With a focus on leadership skills for both the college and university contexts, the field is aimed to bridge the understanding and collaboration of leaders across both sectors. Students move through the Higher Education field as a cohort and register part-time. Classes are generally offered in a compressed format to suit working professionals.

This field is delivered in person, which means that while the program may offer some courses online, a student will take less than one-third of their courses online.

Applicants are accepted every other year. This field is offered part-time only.

Application Requirements

• Current resumé.

• Transcript(s) from each postsecondary institution attended.

• One academic and one professional reference letter.

• Responses to Faculty questions in the online admissions application describing the applicant's motivation for wishing to take the program, as well as how previous qualifications and professional work experience support their interest in the program and the field.