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Administration & Governance in Higher Education

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
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TBA
Wheatley W01-0078 3 $2421 (guest students)
Date
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Time
TBA
Location
Wheatley W01-0078
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$2421 (guest students)

Description

This core seminar introduces students to the organizational structure and systems of colleges and universities, including governance, strategic planning, assessment, and accreditation. A major goal of the course is to ensure that students learn about and are able to describe the functions of an institution of higher education. Key debates in governance and administration are framed in the context of understanding how institutional cultures and external accountability pressures shape organizational behavior. Special emphasis is placed on strengthening analytic skills.

Prerequisites

Graduate student in HIGHED

This course is closed for registration.

Course Details