The success of future generations depends on the availability of good educators. In one way or another, educational institutions have a direct impact on most people’s lives. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, nearly a million new education, training and library jobs will be added between 2016 and 2026.
Concordia University Chicago recognizes the need for ethical, resourceful and responsible leaders in education. The school takes an innovative approach to educating professionals in this field, offering students a choice of online master’s in higher education or school administration. For those who wish to pursue a doctorate in educational leadership, Concordia University Chicago offers a higher education leadership PhD or EdD.
The higher education leadership PhD and EdD degrees are specifically designed for those who wish to become experts in their chosen field. Graduates will have the advanced knowledge needed to address the challenges facing colleges and universities across the country and around the world. Throughout the program, students will learn how to develop research skills, make evidence-based decisions and lead an institution through change. Upon graduation, they should be ready to implement the latest theories and best practices, and to navigate the complexities of running an institution of higher learning.
All MA in Leadership degree programs offered by the Concordia University Chicago focus on the belief that leaders must learn how to guide organizations through change using effective, ethical and efficient strategies. Students who pursue an online master’s in Higher Education can advance their careers by developing research skills and a familiarity with evidence-based decision-making. While the foundation of this program is based on U.S. higher education systems, students will also have opportunities to explore higher education from a global perspective.
Concordia University Chicago offers innovative online MBA programs that graduate experts in a wide range of different specializations. In the Chief School Business Official MBA concentration, students prepare to take on executive leadership roles in the educational system. This program gives graduates a strong foundation in the skills required to be an effective school administrator, including budgeting, finance, regulatory, public relations and educational issues. Professionals who intend to work in Illinois also have the option to obtain an Illinois CSBO Management endorsement in conjunction with the MBA program.
Concordia University Chicago is a leader in global innovation, with cutting-edge degree programs, industry-leading faculty and leadership in online program delivery. Take the next step in your career and request more information about our online MBA, master’s, doctorate and endorsement programs.
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Steadfast in Jesus Christ as revealed in the Holy Scriptures, Concordia University Chicago promotes academic rigor in its liberal arts and professional programs; grounds students in objective truth, integrity, and excellence; and practices faithfulness to the Confessional teachings of the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, as it forms students for vocations in church, family, and the world.
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