Masters Degrees in Education Management, USA

The MTSU Department of Aerospace offers three Master of Science in Aviation Administration concentrations. The Aviation Management concentration is a management and operations-oriented degree program designed in cooperation with industry representatives. Study focuses on airport activities and organizational structures, aviation contracts and leases, and aviation systems management. The Aviation Education concentration is designed to serve students interested in the conduct of aviation education, training, or professional development programs, or in the administration of such programs. Students in this concentration take classes in both the Aerospace Department and MTSU College of Education. The Safety and Security Management concentration is designed to provide students the knowledge and expertise necessary to develop and manage aviation safety and security programs. Studies include safety management systems (SMS), aviation security, aviation safety investigation, and human factors in aviation.

Career

The graduate curriculum at Middle Tennessee State University offers an individually tailored program to meet specific student career goals. Master’s level candidates are prepared for direct entry into the air transportation industry in a variety of specialties. Depending on the coursework chosen and the research thesis topic, graduating candidates may become involved with airport planning and design, environmental policy, safety and security, general aviation, domestic or international scheduled air transportation, or aviation training and education. Some management opportunities with this degree are:

Aerospace manufacturing manager
Air traffic control manager
Air carrier manager
Airport manager
Airport planner/designer
Airport/air carrier security director
Aviation regulations consultant
Aviation trainer/educator
Federal Aviation Administration safety inspector
Fixed Base Operations (FBO) manager
Logistics manager
Transportation Security Administration manager

Employers of MTSU alumni include:

AB Aviation
Allegiant Air
American Airlines
Corporate Flight Management
Delta Airlines
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Express
Lexington Blue Grass Airport
National Business Aircraft Association (NBAA)
Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority
Murfreesboro Municipal Airport
Smyrna/Rutherford County Airport Authority
Southwest Airlines
United Airlines
United Parcel Service
U.S. Armed Forces (Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, Navy)

Degrees

The MTSU Department of Aerospace offers the Master of Science (M.S.) in Aviation Administration, with concentrations in Aviation Management, Aviation Education, or Aviation Safety and Security Management. Students can now complete any of the master’s concentrations online, as well as on campus.

Aviation Management Concentration

The Aviation Management concentration is a management and operations-oriented degree program which was designed in cooperation with industry representatives (manufacturing, airlines, airport authority, fixed-base operators, and the FAA). Study focuses on airport activities and organizational structures, aviation contracts and leases, and aviation systems management. This master of science degree program requires the completion of 36 semester hours, consisting of an 18 credit hour core, 9 credit hours in the concentration, and 9 credit hours of electives. See the Requirements tab for more information.

Aviation Education Concentration

The Aviation Education concentration is designed to serve students interested in the conduct of aviation education, training, or professional development programs or in the administration of such programs. Students in this concentration take classes in both the Aerospace Department and the MTSU College of Education. This master of science degree program requires the completion of 36 semester hours, consisting of an 18 credit hour core, 12 hours of required courses in the College of Education, and 6 credit hours of electives. See the Requirements tab for more information.

Aviation Safety and Security Management

The Safety and Security Management concentration is designed to provide students the knowledge and expertise necessary to develop and manage aviation safety and security programs. Studies include safety management systems (SMS), aviation security, aviation safety investigation, and human factors in aviation. This degree program requires the completion of 36 semester hours, consisting of an 18 credit hour core, 9 credit hours in the concentration, and 9 credit hours of electives. See the Requirements tab for more information.

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The Nonprofit Management master’s program equips professionals to excel in nonprofit management careers, whether in international or community nonprofits, foundations, institutions of higher education, health care or the arts, or as fundraising and development experts who work throughout the sector.

For students and professionals who wish to work with mission-based organizations providing some of the most fundamental and important services to our communities, Columbia’s M.S. in Nonprofit Management will prepare you for leadership roles.

With over $900 billion flowing through the nonprofit sector in one recent year alone, comprising 5.4% of the United States GDP and employing 10% of U.S. non-government employment, the nonprofit sector has emerged as a powerful economic engine. The growth of the nonprofit sector requires new policy considerations and sophisticated advocacy strategies. Nonprofit professionals now must be conversant with and utilize new technologies, digital media and data analytics to further their organization’s mission. International perspectives are more important to this sector than ever, with private/public partnerships being deployed to help solve some of the most intractable problems across the globe.

The increasingly sophisticated nonprofit sector now demands its professionals to have management skills tailored to the unique needs of this mission-based sector. The M.S. in Nonprofit Management at Columbia is your portal to mastering cutting-edge applications of management skills to this particular sector, as well as exploring current issues in policy, law, digital strategies, and risk management.

Choose Options Online and On Campus

The program may be taken part-time or full-time, and students have the flexibility of pursuing many courses on Columbia’s campus in New York City, or online. Some courses are available in a hybrid format offered partly on campus and partly online, combining the benefits of each.

No matter the course modality, students have access to rigorous, world-class instruction by Columbia faculty, group projects and activities, career and professional development, and personal feedback on assignments.

Online, students use a highly collaborative and interactive social learning platform to connect with their instructors and fellow students. All online courses have weekly live classroom meetings with their professors to enable dynamic interaction around course content. In addition, students may participate in discussion groups, complete collaborative and independent coursework, contribute to forums and live polling, and watch videos.

International students on an F1 visa may enroll in one online class each semester.

Funding and Financial Resources

We want to make sure that the cost of your continuing education and professional studies do not stand in the way of your goals.
Most students at the School of Professional Studies use a combination of savings, scholarships, loans, outside grants, sponsors, or employer tuition benefits to cover the cost of attendance. However you choose to finance your education, consider it an investment in your future, and know that we, in conjunction with the Office of Student Financial Planning, are here to help and advise you along the way.

For more information on available funding please visit the website: http://sps.columbia.edu/applied-analytics/master-of-science-in-applied-analytics/tuition-and-financing/financial-resources

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The MA in Student Affairs in Higher Education program represents what a well-rounded academic program is all about—academic excellence, plus geographical, cultural, and ethnic diversity. Coursework and assistantships—held by about 90 percent of our students—blend academic achievement with real-world responsibilities so that you are fully prepared for entry-level and mid-management jobs, depending on your past experience.

STUDENTS FROM A VARIETY OF PROFESSIONAL AND ACADEMIC BACKGROUNDS

A typical SAHE entering class includes graduates of private and public institutions, from very small to very large, from all sections of the country. Many students are returning to graduate school after having worked for a few years.

YOUR COHORT BECOMES PART OF YOUR PROFESSIONAL NETWORK

All students join a fall cohort and either begin classes in the summer or in fall. With the cohort model you surround yourself with like-minded learners who will become members of your professional network. You progress through a prescribed sequence of courses as a group, and, together, you’ll discover the history of your profession while mastering the theories and techniques that have proven effective when working with diverse campus populations.

THE MA IN STUDENT AFFAIRS IN HIGHER EDUCATION

This program introduces you to the key principles and responsibilities of this area of study. Practical experiences provided by your assistantship and practicums help transition you from the classroom to your first job in the field.

A minimum of 42 credits (36 required and 6 credits of elective or thesis), a portfolio requirement, and the equivalent of two academic years of full-time study are required to earn the Master of Arts degree.

Student Affairs is an applied science field and, as such, you will:
-Understand theories of personality and human development.
-Learn elements of research.
-Acquire specific skills and techniques for helping others learn, grow, and develop.
-Comprehend organizational management theory and practice.
-Complete a variety of practice-oriented courses.

You will also demonstrate professional competence by writing either a thesis or completing six hours of approved electives along with a final semester portfolio completed during the final semester.

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- Do you want to cultivate creativity and breakthroughs on your team?
- Design and prototype the latest hot product or service as a new venture or inside a company?
- Build an authentic brand that propels your business ahead of the competition?

Immerse yourself in innovation and entrepreneurship at the University of San Francisco’s unique two- to ten-day executive education certificate programs for groups of 15-25 professionals or university graduate students.

Led by fellow executives and entrepreneurs right in the heart of San Francisco and Silicon Valley, the University of San Francisco’s dynamic curriculum includes expert lectures, company visits, networking events, educational tours, hands-on projects and simulation workshops.

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The Bard MBA Degree Program

The Bard MBA in Sustainability prepares students for leadership positions in a variety of business environments—from innovative start-ups to major corporations—with in-depth knowledge of core business skills through the lens of sustainability. The curriculum provides a grounding in management essentials, with a continual focus on the integrated bottom line: economic success, environmental integrity, and social equity. Bard College, including the MBA program, is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.

The Bard MBA curriculum is built to simultaneously provide students with the core business competencies needed to pursue business management careers while exploring new ways managing organizations to pursue an integrated bottom line strategy. Bard’s curriculum—where sustainability principles are embedded in a core business curriculum—challenges students to examine not just the economic impacts of the decisions they make, but the social and environmental impacts as well while also giving them the skills to make the business case for sustainability. You can find more information on courses and modules available here: http://www.bard.edu/mba/program/fulltime/

Funding and Scholarships

Bard MBA offers variety of options for financial assistance to reduce the cost of attendance. Students may apply for fellowships, campus employment positions, or student loans. Bard MBA offers Graduate Fellowships to qualified applicants. Fellowships are a tuition reduction and do not require additional work or service to the program. Fellowships are awarded on a merit and need basis. All incoming students are eligible for Fellowships. Fellowships are reviewed yearly and are not renewed automatically. Additionally, all applicants are strongly encouraged to research external sources of funding and to apply for scholarships and grants that will support the tuition costs and living expenses of the program. External awards can be held concurrently with a Bard MBA Graduate Fellowship. Bard MBA also offer campus employment opportunities. You can find more information on funding and scholarships here: http://www.bard.edu/mba/admission/financialaid/

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Go strong for education. The Meredith M.Ed.

No matter how strong you are as a teacher, the Meredith M.Ed. will make you even stronger. Our renowned program – designed for licensed K-12 teachers – will deepen your knowledge or prepare you for a new role in education. You'll improve your classroom teaching effectiveness and develop professionally. You'll be ready to succeed in leadership positions within schools or school systems.

The Meredith Master of Education program in Raleigh is one of the region's best. Schools seek out and hire Meredith-trained educators. And graduates consistently receive local, state, and national educator awards.

With five specialized tracks – academically and intellectually gifted, elementary education, English as a second language, reading, and special education (general curriculum) – the men and women who complete the Meredith M.Ed. are well prepared to make an impact in their schools.

Program Quick Facts

- Accredited by NCATE (now CAEP)
- 33-36* credit hours (11-12 courses)
- Coeducational program open to men and women
- Classes blend in-person, hybrid, and online courses
- Courses are scheduled from 5-7:50 p.m. in the fall and spring semesters and 4:30-8 p.m. in the summer session. Courses meet once per week during the school year, twice per week in the summer
- Typical time to degree is 2.5 years
- Admission deadlines are July 1 for fall (classes begin in August), November 1 for spring (classes begin in January), and April 1 for summer (classes begin in May)
- 98% of students are currently employed as teachers
- Total tuition is $19,800** ($550 per credit hour) plus additional program fees
- Financial assistance is available

*Number of credit hours varies by specialty track.
** Based on 36 credit hours

Strong Reputation

As one of the strongest programs in the region, Meredith has a reputation for educating confident and capable teachers. That’s why so many schools seek out Meredith-trained educators who enter the classroom and make an immediate impact.

Convenient Scheduling

Because 98% of Meredith M.Ed. students are currently employed as teachers, the program offers a convenient course schedule to fit with working teachers' schedules. And for additional flexibility, some online and hybrid courses are offered.

Financial Assistance

Financial assistance is available to M.Ed. students. Options include the Federal TEACH Grant (ESL, reading and special education/general curriculum), financial aid, and need-based scholarships.

License Renewal

Current teachers who are interested in renewing a teaching license may take master’s level courses as a non-degree student.

Other admission requirements

Official report of scores of the Graduate Record Exam (GRE), mailed directly from the Educational Testing Service or official mailed scores from the Miller Analogies Test (MAT). Statement of Work Experience (resume or C.V.). Copy of teaching license. Responses to essay questions.

See website for more information on entry into this course: http://www.meredith.edu/academics/schools/education_health_and_human_sciences/graduate_programs/master_of_education/

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The Department of Educational Leadership offers the Master of Education in Administration and Supervision with specializations in K-12 Public School (licensure program and non-licensure program), Higher Education, and a concentration in Library Science. Graduate study in the Administration and Supervision K-12 Public School program prepares candidates for administrative/supervisory roles. The Higher Education specialization is for students interested in pursuing study in the area of higher education.

The Library Science concentration was developed to produce enlightened PreK-12 library information specialists that will possess the competencies outlined by the State of Tennessee and defined in Information Power (1998). The themes of collaboration, leadership, and technology are reflected in every aspect of this program. The coursework is comprised of curriculum development and research skills--both of which are essential to the library information specialist role. Graduates of this program will be evaluated by performance-based assessment ensuring that they will be ready to take their place in the teaching corps of the school.

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The major in Administration and Supervision includes a specialization in higher education, which is designed for graduate students from junior or community colleges and/or four-year institutions who are interested in pursuing study in the area of higher education. Faculty members in the Womack Educational Leadership Department work with students who choose to specialize in higher education to assure that they complete requirements including a foundations core, a specialized core, and elective hours in order to develop a specialized professional knowledge base and skills in the student’s chosen area. Upon enrollment in the Higher Education program, students will select either the research path or practicum path.

Career

Graduates from the Administration and Supervision program with the higher education specialization may be employed in a variety of positions at universities and community colleges. Examples include, but are not limited to:

Academic advisors
Admissions office representatives
Recruiters
Scheduling center officials
Student affairs administrators

MTSU graduates are employed in universities, community colleges, and technology centers in Tennessee and other states; examples include:

Columbia State Community College
Middle Tennessee State University
Motlow State Community College
Tennessee Technology Centers
University of Memphis
University of Mississippi
University of Southern Mississippi

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The Master of Business Education at MTSU is the only graduate degree of its kind in Tennessee. Courses are taught by nationally recognized leaders in the field. Faculty member Dr. Robert B. Blair is the current president of the National Business Education Association (NBEA). Other faculty members have served and continue to serve on committees and in editorial positions for the NBEA. Teachers who have been placed in Tennessee by the department have close business and/or personal relationships with individual faculty members. “We frequently get calls and emails from school administrators searching for teachers because they know we turn out top-notch students,” says Dr. Stephen Lewis, program director.

Career

It is not unusual to have students apply for an M.B.E. who already hold a master’s degree in some other area – occasionally a doctorate degree – and who feel called to the teaching profession and therefore decide to change careers. The same is true of students who decide to pursue the corporate emphasis. They like interacting with people, and perhaps they have been working in a job where they do not have that opportunity. There is an appeal to working as a trainer at the corporate level where an energetic people-person can help others grow in their jobs and achieve greater success. Examples of career opportunities with both these option include:

Teaching certification option
Community colleges
High schools
Middle schools
Technology centers
Training certification option
Corporate training
Independent (freelance) training

Employers of MTSU M.B.E. graduates include:

Acumen Physician Solutions
ASTERA Business Solutions
Bedford County Schools
Coffee County Schools
Daymar Institute, Murfreesboro
Federal Reserve in Nashville
Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee
Hardin County Schools
Health IT Services Group (Nashville/Brentwood)
Lawrence County Schools
Metro Davidson County Schools
Michael Burt Enterprises
Middle Tennessee Girl Scouts of the USA
Middle Tennessee State University
Montgomery County Schools
People, Technology, and Processes, LLC
Rutherford County Schools
Shelby County Schools
Sumner County Schools
University of Alaska, Anchorage
Vanderbilt University
Williamson County Schools
Wilson County Schools

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