Professionals who want to help shape public education by taking on non-instructional leadership positions to successfully manage public schools various business functions. This online program is for candidates who hold a master’s degree in education, business, or other fields.
It is a 36-credit program that will lead to a master’s degree in educational leadership, specializing in School District Business Leadership. This program consists of a five semester program (two academic years and a summer) and includes a 600-hour internship (six credits of the program). Candidates will be required to successfully complete the required New York State Certification Examination for School District Business Leader
The Pace University School District Business Leader program prepares flexible, visionary, and reflective school business leaders with the skills necessary to create and sustain financial and operational functions within a school district to help ensure the quality of learning for all students. Instruction is online and participants will work with a cohort of peers within a professional network.
The program was developed by the School of Education faculty at Pace University and is offered in partnership with the Putnam/Northern Westchester BOCES Center for Educational Leadership.
The program, which is offered online, requires active involvement and provides ongoing feedback to support student learning and skill development.
There are multiple opportunities for group interaction through Blackboards ,Discussion Board, and the weekly synchronous sessions using Blackboard Collaborate. Students will be part of an online learning community who share similar interests and career goals.
Important Dates
Event
End Date
Spring Application Deadline
Jun 1, 2023
Fall Application Deadline
Jan 1, 2024
Summer Application Deadline
Mar 1, 2024
Fees & Funding
Tution & Application Fees
Year
Year 1
Year 2
Tuition Fees
$30750
$30750
Total Fees
$30750
$30750
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
If English is not the students’ first language then they need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL or any equivalent test
Indian Students Eligibility:
Students must hold a bachelor degree or equivalent from a recognized institution with a minimum GPA of 3.4 on a 4.0 scale.