Master of Leadership in Higher Education

Master'sPostgraduateArts & Humanities

About This Programme

The Master of Leadership in Higher Education is an excellent program for those seeking leadership and administrative positions such as department chairs, directors, dean or higher positions within institutions of higher education. In the program, students will develop a strong knowledge of leadership and management skills applicable to higher institutions for advancing institutional strategic plans and goals. The program emphasizes collaboration, inclusive leadership and application of knowledge and skills, and students will be encouraged to apply their skills to strengthen their institutions. The program will adopt a blended learning approach where course deliveries are done using a hybrid of pedagogical approaches, including face-to-face and online strategies.

Course Highlights

Taught in English
College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Study system: Courses and Theses
Blended learning: face-to-face and online
AED 3,200 per credit hour

What You'll Learn

Upon the successful completion of the program, students should be able to: • Examine institutional issues to make informed and ethical decisions in diverse higher education contexts. • Communicate and engage with diverse audiences about theories and best practices in higher education leadership. • Develop strategic plans that are grounded in shared visions of higher education stakeholders including, faculty, students, and the community. • Analyze and apply leadership theories and strategies to address an array of leadership and institutional issues in higher education. • Manage change and transformational efforts to deliver evidence-based practices and programs in higher education contexts. • Apply professional knowledge, aptitudes and technology options for leading and improving higher education workplace contexts. • Conduct quality research-oriented projects to improve services, work conditions and learning in higher education. • Promote equity and respect for diversity as leaders in higher education.

Entry Requirements

Academic: Admission requirements for master programs: • The student must hold a bachelor's degree or equivalent from a recognized university with a CGPA of 3.00 out of 4.00. • Students with a CGPA between 2.5 and 2.99 may be admitted conditionally. • The degree must be in a major that qualifies the student to study the master's program. • Students must meet the English language proficiency requirement. • Attachment of ‘no objection of study certificate’ from the authorities responsible for national service for male Emirati students (ages from 18 to 30 years old). • Attachment of a letter of study approval from the Kuwait Embassy Cultural Office for Kuwaiti students only. • Attachment of People of Determination card (if applicable). • In case the student works in a certain place, please attach a letter from the employer stating that the student is working for this agency. • For individuals with foreign qualifications, it is necessary to provide a Certificate of Equivalency.

English: For programs taught in English, a score of 550 in TOEFL (ITP) (or its equivalence), or 6 in IELTS must be obtained. Native English speakers are exempt from the English proficiency requirement if the language of instruction for their undergraduate studies was English. Additionally, students who graduated from academic institutions where English is used as the primary medium of instruction for bachelor’s studies are also exempt. Equivalent scores (EmSAT / paper-based TOEFL ITP / IELTS academic): 950-1075 / 450 / 4.5; 1100-1225 / 500 / 5.0; 1250-1375 / 530 / 5.5; 1400-1525 / 550 / 6.0. The paper-based TOEFL ITP is offered only by the University of Sharjah, AMIDEAST Dubai, and Abu Dhabi head offices. The UoS reserves the right to require students to attend an interview in the Languages Institute. Students may be required to take a further in-house test to ensure their scores are consistent with their English Language proficiency.