Higher Education Leadership and Management

Certificate Program

The California State University, East Bay Higher Education Leadership and Management interactive, online certificate program is designed to present students with the knowledge, skills, and abilities for academic administrative positions. Students will learn organization and management, policy and governance, institutional planning and change, program review, the role of technology, and human resource management.

The program is open to all who hold a bachelor's degree and can be completed in 2 quarters. To earn the certificate students are required to complete all three graduate-level courses in sequential order. See the curriculum page for course descriptions.

Program Objective

• To give graduates an understanding of higher education administration
• To prepare graduates for a leadership role within higher education

Who Should Attend

• Current instructors or faculty members who would like to advance their careers into a leading role in administration and make an impact in higher education
• Professionals who work directly or indirectly with higher education and seek to further their involvement in a managerial capacity
• Students currently enrolled in Public Administration programs
• Those who wish to gain a better understanding of how higher education administration operates and functions

Program Highlights