Overview
In just two years, you will earn an Ivy League Ed.D. by completing all coursework and dissertation requirements in an intensive professional learning community.
The intellectually rigorous program is a springboard for career advancement and access to a lifelong professional learning community. Our alumni are senior leaders shaping the future of higher education.
Overview
This Higher Education Management program at the University of Pennsylvania focuses on the core issues and challenges facing higher education, and the skills and knowledge required to effectively lead higher education institutions.
Our philosophy is that leaders of dynamic organizations must innovatively practice data-driven decision making within a complex social, political, and economic environment.
Distinguishing features of the program are the development and application of strategic management skills, evidence-based decision making, and a scholarly dissertation.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Strategic Management Research
- Quantitative Methods
- Qualitative Methods
- Leadership, Governance, and Strategy
- Advanced Topics in Higher Education Management
- Higher Education Finance
- Equity And Diversity
- University and Community
- Globalization
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Disciplines
Educational Leadership Higher Education View 164 other PhDs in Educational Leadership in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Student insurance
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- Accidents
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Admission to Penn GSE requires satisfactory completion of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited U.S. university or its equivalent prior to your matriculation into any program.
- Prerequisites: Graduate degree, 10+ years of experience
- Statement of Purpose: please submit a single document of no more than ten double-spaced pages, each part no more than five pages.
- A current résumé/CV is required.
- Letters of Recommendation required: 2. A third letter of recommendation is optional.
- Transcripts
Tuition Fee
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International
41544 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 41544 USD per year during 24 months. -
National
41544 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 41544 USD per year during 24 months. -
In-State
41544 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 41544 USD per year during 24 months.
Some programs offer full funding, covering tuition for 4-5 years and providing a $38,000 stipend.
Living costs for Philadelphia
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Scholarships Information
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