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The MS in Higher Education Administration prepares professionals to lead across key areas of the modern university, including student affairs, enrollment management, academic operations, institutional policy, and institutional research. As the first program grounded in Strategic Enrollment Management (SEM) principles focused on supporting college student academic success and psychosocial development, the curriculum integrates SEM research, theory, and applied practice while embedding institutional data, machine learning, and AI tools into the learning experience.
Students work with real data sets to develop policy briefs, stakeholder communications, and strategic recommendations while building hands-on experience through a live consulting capstone with an institutional, nonprofit, or corporate education partner. Delivered fully online for working professionals, the program combines leadership development, data-informed decision-making, and practical application designed for where higher education is heading.
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Tuition
| PROGRAM |
CREDITS |
COST PER CREDIT |
TUITION COST
|
| Master of Science in Higher Education Administration |
30 |
$1,425 |
$42,750 |
*Based on the UM 2026-2027 UOnline tuition and fees rate. Fees are not included in the total tuition cost above. Tuition and fees are subject to change.
You can learn more about financial aid opportunities available to you here.
Why University of Miami’s online MS in Higher Education Administration?
- Flexible, 100% online format built for working professionals
- Same faculty who teach on campus at the School of Education & Human Development
- Same degree and academic standards as on-campus programs
- Integration of quantitative, qualitative, and computational modeling, including machine learning and AI tools, into courses
- Access to University of Miami Library Data Services, including workshops and tools such as R, Python, Tableau, and SPSS
- Access to Frost Institute for Data Science and Computing (IDSC) bootcamps, hackathons, and AI research resources
- Applied curriculum using real institutional data rather than hypothetical scenarios
- Live consulting capstone with institutional, nonprofit, or corporate education partners
- Professional portfolio development featuring real projects and case studies completed during the program
- Built for where higher education leadership is going
What You’ll Learn
- Data-driven decision-making using qualitative and quantitative methods
- Machine learning and AI tools applied to higher education systems
- Institutional research and policy analysis
- Strategic planning and organizational leadership
- Enrollment management and student success strategy
- Financial sustainability and governance
- Stakeholder communication and data presentation
- Cross-sector leadership across education, nonprofit, government, and corporate learning.
Who is this program for?
Working professionals and aspiring leaders across higher education and related sectors, including:
- Student affairs professionals
- Enrollment management and admissions professionals
- Institutional research and policy professionals
- Higher education administrators and coordinators
- Professionals working in nonprofit, government, or corporate learning environments
Ideal candidates are looking to advance into leadership roles in higher education and related fields through a stronger foundation in strategy, data-informed decision-making, enrollment management, organizational leadership, and emerging technologies like AI and machine learning. They may already be working in colleges and universities or adjacent sectors and want to deepen their ability to lead institutional change, support student success, and navigate the evolving future of higher education.
Outcomes and Support
Leverage UOnline’s dedicated enrollment advisors, academic advisors, student success advocates, faculty mentorship, and University of Miami alumni network throughout your graduate experience. Students also gain access to UM Library Data Services and Frost Institute for Data Science and Computing resources, including workshops, bootcamps, and AI-focused learning opportunities.
Graduates are prepared for leadership roles across higher education administration, institutional research, education policy, nonprofit leadership, and corporate learning environments with the strategic, analytical, and communication skills needed to lead confidently in a rapidly evolving field.
