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Higher Education Administration, MA

At University of Alabama

Location

United States

Qualification

Master degree

Fees

USD35924

(2026)

Duration

2 Year(s)

Next intake

13.01.2027

Course info

The Master of Arts degree in higher education is offered on the Tuscaloosa campus and online. The Master of Arts is a 36-hour degree program designed for students seeking to enter into a range of professional careers in postsecondary education. The program follows standards and guidelines taken from the Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education, and provides courses in foundational studies, professional studies, supervised practice, research methodology and elective study.The campus program partners with staff in Student Life and Academic Affairs to provide professional development opportunities inside and outside of the classroom experience. An internship is required for students in the campus program. The online program offers courses in grant writing, technology, and higher education assessment.

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Duration: 2 Year(s)

Fees: USD35924

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2027	Tuscaloosa

Entry requirements for University of Alabama

Applicants must hold the equivalent of a U.S. four-year bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution. English Language Requirements: TOEFL score 79; IELTS score 6.5; PTE score 59; Duolingo English Test score 105.

Online:

Admission to the Master of Arts in Higher Education Administration degree program requires the following:

A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution
Undergraduate GPA of 3.0, or a 3.0 average for the last 60 hours in a degree program, or a 3.0 or higher in a completed graduate degree program to be considered for regular admission

Application Deadline: January 15 for on-campus program. The online program has the following deadlines - July 15 for fall, November 1 for spring, and April 15 for summer.

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Application Deadline

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Further information

If you aren't eligible for the above entry requirements, you might have a chance to explore pathway options at University of Alabama. If you want to find out more, speak to our counsellors.