Frequently Asked Questions

What Kind of Program Is It?

Walden University's M.S. in Higher Education program with a specialization in Global Higher Education is designed to provide you with the administrative, organizational, and decision-making skills you could apply to international academic positions. Topics addressed in this specialization include global student needs, recruitment strategies for enrolling international students, global institutional organization, international academic program development, and management techniques for cooperative programs. Core coursework covers student development, decision-making processes, financial management, and productivity strategies. The practical application of methods and techniques learned throughout the program is achieved in a capstone course.

What Are the Prerequisites?

You should have current or recent experience teaching or performing administrative duties in an academic environment prior to enrolling in Walden University's M.S. in Higher Education program with a specialization in Global Higher Education. Applicants to Walden University's programs should have a bachelor's degree or higher.

What Are the Program Requirements?

You must complete 30 semester credit hours through core courses, specialization courses, and a capstone course to earn an M.S. in Higher Education with a specialization in Global Higher Education from Walden University. Courses are taken sequentially as shown below.

Course Requirements

• Understanding Higher Education
• Understanding Students: Learning, Development, and Diversity
• Understanding Institutions: Organizational Behavior and Culture
• Using Research and Data to Drive Decision-Making
• Best Practices for Student Success
• Optimizing Quality and Productivity
• Managing Resources for Organizational Success: Finance
• Globalization in Higher Education
• Administering International Higher Education Programs
• Capstone

What Could I Do After I Graduate?

Career Opportunities

Upon completion of Walden University's M.S. in Higher Education program with a specialization in Global Higher Education, you could pursue work in two- or four-year colleges or universities, technical colleges, or online learning institutions that might have international affiliates or alliances. Positions you could pursue include:

• Director of international affairs
• International curriculum specialist
• International admissions director

Career opportunities may require additional experience, training, or other factors beyond the successful completion of this degree program.