Executive Certificate in Higher Education Administration
Our Executive Certificate in Higher Education Administration Equips You to Lead with Confidence
Enhance your leadership abilities and organizational knowledge of the operation of colleges and universities through Liberty University’s 100% online Executive Certificate in Higher Education Administration. If you’re an education professional looking for additional training at the postgraduate level but do not have the time or resources to pursue a full degree program, this advanced credential may be for you. This certificate also provides a seamless transition to an Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) program, which in turn provides the option to continue on to a corresponding doctoral degree.
The professors at Liberty University are ready to help you grow professionally as you gain knowledge in advanced techniques of management and the current trends in higher education. Additionally, you will study the many aspects of the sociological and psychological make-up of the modern college student.
Military Tuition Discount
If you have served in the military, we want to go above and beyond to show you our gratitude. That’s why we designed our 21-credit-hour certificates to work especially well for you. Earning an Executive Certificate makes you eligible for our military alumni doctoral discount — you’ll receive the discounted $275/credit hour military rate both during the certificate and later during the corresponding doctoral degree after you roll over your completed credits.*
If your plans to earn a doctoral degree lie further in the future, each certificate also stands on its own as a professional development credential, setting you apart from your peers and giving you the flexibility to start a doctoral degree whenever you’re ready. It’s one more way we show our appreciation.
Even if you later decide to pursue a doctoral degree in a different subject area, you’ll still receive a discounted rate during your doctorate as long as you’ve previously completed an Executive Certificate.*
*In order to retain a discounted rate, the doctoral degree must be started within 2 years of completing the Executive Certificate.
Please note: The $275/credit hour rate only applies to select education certificates/programs.
What Will You Study in Our Online Executive Certificate in Higher Education Administration?
- Theories of Educational Leadership
- Organizational Analysis & Problem Solving for Educators
- College and University Administration
Our online Executive Certificate in Higher Education Administration develops educators with a Christian worldview who can serve in schools with diligence and integrity. Our experienced professors teach theories of leadership styles and how those styles influence school personnel, the community, and instructional innovation within the school system. This will tie in with a study of the nature and management of educational organizations. We will also focus on the aspects of organization and leadership of colleges and universities. We will show how to balance strategies to bring about continuous improvements while at the same time satisfying the requirements of accreditation agencies.
Program Highlights of the Executive Certificate in Higher Education Administration
As a leader in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create a flexible and affordable education for busy people. Since we have been investing in distance and online learning for decades, our experience has taught us how to streamline our degree options so you can focus on what really matters to you. While many schools offer online degrees, we believe Liberty stands out.
Here’s what sets us apart:
- Our online programs are backed by our brick-and-mortar campus – ranked among Niche.com’s Top 5 College Campuses in America – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well. Earning your online Executive Certificate in Higher Education Administration from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
- The majority of tuition for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs has not increased in 9 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university.
- You can complete our online Executive Certificate in Higher Education Administration in as little as 2 semesters.
Military Benefits
Service is important to us, so whether you’re currently serving in the Armed Forces, have served, or are married to someone who serves, we’re here to serve you. Liberty’s military benefits are available to:
- Active duty service members of the U.S. Armed Forces
- Reserve/National Guard
- Veterans/retirees
- Spouses of service members and veterans/retirees
- Current Department of Defense employees
We are proud to support you in your pursuit of a flexible and affordable online education by offering you the following benefits:
- Tuition discounts – $275 per credit hour for graduate courses
- 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)
Credit Hours
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 50% of the certificate total
Next Start Date
Jun 23, 2025
Accreditation
Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC
600+ Online Degrees
With over 600 online degrees, we have something that will accommodate your dreams and calling.
Backed by a brick-and-mortar campus
Our residential campus ranked among Niche.com’s Top 5 College Campuses in America. That commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well.
No tuition increase for 9 years
We want to help you pursue your goals – so while tuition rates at most universities have continued to increase over the years, the majority of our rates haven’t.
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“The best part of my LU experience has been my growing faith formation through my developing educational understanding, as an aspiring school administrator.”
Megan Schultz, EdD School Administration & Supervision
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Morgan Schlesselman, Master’s in Public Policy
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