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Our new MA in International Higher Education Management (IHEM) is one of a few Master’s degrees focusing on higher education management in a global context. We’ve designed this course for higher education professionals who want to progress to senior leadership positions.

Starting on 18 May 2020, the MA IHEM is a part-time two-year course. A blend of online and face-to-face learning, it combines two residentials in Bath with online learning, and assessment.

We want to help shape the next-generation of higher education management leaders. You will:

• learn how internationalisation impacts the daily challenges of managing a modern university
• discover, share and examine best practice from around the world
• equip yourself with the skills to improve management at your own institution

We want to inspire our graduates to push for change throughout the higher education sector.

We want to give you the practical skills and experience to advance your career. Instead of a traditional dissertation, you’ll do a six-month international consultancy project. You might want to look at an issue at your own institution or you might find someone on the course who can help get you access to work in a different country. This will allow you to apply best practice and demonstrate your expertise.

We’ve designed a programme of taught units to help you to become a more effective leader. Subjects include big data analytics, research and teaching management, and managing change. See below for more information.

The MA IHEM is structured to fit around the commitments of a modern higher education professional. This part-time course is delivered online and through two 12-day residential visits. This gives you the flexibility you need to study and work full-time.

We’ve designed the course to give you real and relevant experience. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to apply what you learn to your work. Take the theory and apply it to your work.

Who the course is for

The MA IHEM is ideal for a range of managers working in higher education institutions. From HR managers to marketing and student recruitment professionals, to academic staff moving into management positions, this course will develop your skills and knowledge in this constantly-changing environment.

A modern way of learning

Study online in-between residentials.

The MA IHEM will focus on online, collaborative, problem-based learning. Our e-learning platform will let you work at your own pace. You’ll be able to access learning materials, webinars and tutorials and interact with tutors. The MA IHEM is all about collaboration. You will work with your peers on projects and receive guidance and support from your tutors.

Course fees for the MA in International Higher Education Management are:

• Home and EU - £8,000 a year
• Overseas - £9,000 a year

These fees are for the 2020/21 academic year only. Tuition fees are liable to increase annually for all University of Bath students.

Once you have started your studies, you should budget for an increase of up to 5% each year for every further year of study; we will not increase your fees each year by more than this percentage and the amount will be set out on our fee page in December for the following academic year. If you defer your entry, you will pay the fees for the year that you start your course and these may be more than 5% higher than the previous year.

If you are an EU student starting in 2019/20, your fee will not change. From 2020/21 fees may change depending on the outcome of Brexit negotiations. Read the University’s latest Brexit advice for EU students.

Scholarships

You can apply for a scholarship to support your studies. It will cover up to 40% of your total course fees.

You'll need to submit a statement no more than 500 words. A panel of faculty members will consider your application based on:

• the potential contributions you will make to higher education management practice at your institution through the course
• your financial need or other circumstances that might prevent you from taking part
• partnerships you or your institution have with the University of Bath or the School of Management. This includes international activities

The first round of scholarships will be considered in December 2019. You must submit your scholarship application by 24 November 2019.

A second round of scholarships will be considered in April 2020. You must submit your scholarship application by 27 March 2020.

Download our scholarship application form.

You must complete the scholarship form and upload it with your MA IHEM application.