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MSc Higher Education Management and Leadership

  • DeadlineStudy Details: MSc approximately 2 years distance learning

Course Description

Transform your career in higher education with the MSc Higher Education Management and Leadership at Nottingham Business School. This has been designed and co-created in partnership with AHEP (Association of Higher Education Professionals), ensuring academic excellence and keeping you up to date with the latest advancements in the sector. Tailored for professional services staff, this programme provides practical learning to elevate your managerial and leadership capabilities. Our MSc offers a clear pathway for career progression in the HE sector. You will develop expertise in strategic management and leadership, empowering you to lead change in the sector.

The Association of Higher Education Professionals (AHEP) is a leading organisation for higher education professional services staff. AHEP are committed to connecting and developing every HE professional within their member community, providing a platform for networking, professional development, and career enhancement - supporting members throughout their professional journeys as they define and achieve their career ambitions.

Apply now to unlock your leadership capabilities.

You can choose to complete the PG Cert and PG Dip stages only if that better suits your career goals.

Entry Requirements

Our MSc programme offers a staged award system, providing you with the flexibility to complete the entire qualification or opt for separate awards, such as the PG Cert and PG Diplomas. Please see the entry requirements below. For further assistance or information, please contact us through our enquiry form.

MSc entry requirements *(and interim awards)

You will usually:

  • have at least six months experience of working in the HE sector in a professional services capacity; and
  • be currently working within the HE Sector; and
  • hold an undergraduate degree or equivalent.
  • If you do not hold a first degree you may be admitted to the programme if you:
  • have at least 12 months of experience of working in the HE sector in an professional services capacity; and
  • are currently working within the sector; and/or
  • hold equivalent professional or other qualifications, judged on a case-by-case basis.
  • All applications are considered on an individual basis. Your personal statement, supporting professional reference, qualifications and experience are all taken into account.

Our applicants work in a diverse range of areas, including student recruitment, quality and standards, marketing, operations, policy development, and more.

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Fees

For fees and funding options, please visit website to find out more

Programme Funding

You might be able to get a scholarship to help fund your studies. We award scholarships to those students who can demonstrate excellent achievement, passion and dedication to their studies.

Module Details

PG Cert stage (60 credit points)

  • Developing self and professional leadership practice (20 credit points)
  • Contemporary Issues in Higher Education (20 credit points)
  • Management and Leadership in Higher Education (20 credit points)

PG Dip stage (60 credits)

  • Strategic Management in Higher Education (30 credit points)
  • Leading Change and Innovation in Higher Education (30 credit points)

MSc stage (60 credit points)

  • Applied Business Project (60 credit points)

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