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  • Microcredential
  • 12 college credits
  • Help with cost possible

Strategic Higher Education Leadership

Empire State University · Saratoga Springs · Education

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Key facts

When
Nov 24, 2026 to Jun 19, 2027Online live sessions, Mon and Thu at 10:30 AM
Where and how
OnlineFrom anywhere with internet
Time commitment
2 semesters12 college credits
Cost
$1,600, estimatedHelp with cost possible
Who can join
Ages 18 and upNo prerequisites listed
What you get
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About this course

This Strategic Higher Education Leadership microcredential is designed for aspiring leaders looking for an accelerated pathway to the skills needed for career advancement. This microcredential emphasizes the practical knowledge and skills needed to provide effective leadership in today's evolving and highly competitive post-secondary education environment, from strategic planning and budgeting, to continuous improvement at the department and institutional levels. Special emphasis is given to honing your ability to use data to guide institutional decision-making and operations. Successful completion of this microcredential prepares you for continued study and provides the specialized skills needed to support your career growth goals, applying for increasing senior administrative roles.

What you'll learn

  • Higher Education Leadership
  • Governance
  • Management
  • Organizational Theory
  • Modern Perspectives
  • Higher Education Economics and Finance
  • Economic Reasoning
  • Budgetary Planning
  • Resource Allocation
  • External Influences
  • Strategic Planning
  • Strategic Leadership
  • Continuous Improvement

Taught by Antonin Achurch and Kirstyn Alleway.

What you get

  • Strategic Higher Education Leadership Microcredential

    Digital badge from Empire State University when you finish

    You may be able to share it online. Ask the campus how.

  • 12 college credits

    Listed by Empire State University

    Ask how they count toward a degree.

Who can join

  • Ages 18 and up
  • No prerequisites or starting level are listed. Ask the campus if you're unsure.

Help with the cost

  • SUNY Reskilling Fund

    Covers tuition for short-term training that leads to in-demand jobs.

    Who qualifies: Unemployed or underemployed New York residents.

  • Employer Tuition Assistance

    Many employers pay for job-related training. Ask your employer before you register.

    Who qualifies: Employees of a participating employer; your employer decides.

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Lisa Unagnst, Assistant Professor

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