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The Richard W. Riley College of Education and Human Sciences: Certificates:
Post-Master’s Certificate in Higher Education Leadership and Management

In this certificate program, educators gain the leadership skills and knowledge of management principles needed to lead meaningful and sustainable change across their institution. The focus of the coursework is on the current policies and practices of today’s changing higher education landscape, including managing resources, strategic planning, program evaluation, and leading institutional change. 

Certificate Courses

Course Sequence

The recommended course sequence is as follows:

Quarter Course
Quarter 1

EDDD 8030 – Higher Education in the 21st Century

Quarter 2

EDDD 8031 – Leading and Managing Instructional Change

Quarter 3

EDDD 8032 – Strategic Planning and Program Evaluation in Higher Education

Quarter 4

EDDD 8104 – Managing Resources in Higher Education