Master of Arts in International Higher Education and Management Program By Lingnan University, Hong Kong |Top Universities
Program Duration

12 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

22,825 USDTuition Fee/year

Scholarship

YesScholarships

Main Subject Area

Education and TrainingMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Education and Training

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The MA in International Higher Education and Management (IHEM) programme is designed to equip students with theoretical knowledge to investigate issues concerning international higher education, policy and governance, and the management and leadership of contemporary higher education institutions. Students will achieve and practice their management skills to pursue or advance their careers in education-related fields. The programme offers various courses to optimize students’ learning experiences, including seminars, workshops, and international experiential learning. Therefore, IHEM appeals to staff and professionals working in the management or policy-making positions in the higher education sector and other education-related organisations, as well as those who want to lay the foundations for a promising career in the field.

Our graduates will have a wide choice of career options. They could assume advanced management or administrative positions at universities, schools, education-related organisations, education departments in government, and NGOs. They could also conduct research on education to inform the policy-making in the education sector. Further study in MPhil and PhD programmes is also a quality option for our graduates. Some of our graduates have advanced to doctoral programmes at universities in the UK and Hong Kong.

Program overview

Main Subject

Education and Training

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The MA in International Higher Education and Management (IHEM) programme is designed to equip students with theoretical knowledge to investigate issues concerning international higher education, policy and governance, and the management and leadership of contemporary higher education institutions. Students will achieve and practice their management skills to pursue or advance their careers in education-related fields. The programme offers various courses to optimize students’ learning experiences, including seminars, workshops, and international experiential learning. Therefore, IHEM appeals to staff and professionals working in the management or policy-making positions in the higher education sector and other education-related organisations, as well as those who want to lay the foundations for a promising career in the field.

Our graduates will have a wide choice of career options. They could assume advanced management or administrative positions at universities, schools, education-related organisations, education departments in government, and NGOs. They could also conduct research on education to inform the policy-making in the education sector. Further study in MPhil and PhD programmes is also a quality option for our graduates. Some of our graduates have advanced to doctoral programmes at universities in the UK and Hong Kong.

Admission requirements

Undergraduate

6.5+
79+

Academic Qualification(s)

  • hold a relevant bachelor’s degree awarded by a tertiary education institution recognised for this purpose by the University; or
  • have obtained an equivalent qualification; or
  • have provided satisfactory evidence of academic and professional attainment.

1 Year
Sep

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

22,825 USD
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International Students

22,825 USD
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More programs from the university

At undergraduate level, Lingnan University offers a total of 25 four-year programs, which include:

  • Contemporary English studies
  • Philosophy
  • Risk and insurance management
  • Business administration


Browse all undergraduate programs our website or prospectus.


To be eligible for undergraduate study at Lingnan University, you would need to pass their English language fluency requirements and an IT fluency test.

Undergraduate tuition fees for international students are HKD 145,000 (USD 18,637.53), although Lingnan University offers international scholarships to outstanding applicants. Some of these scholarships are tuition fee waivers, a reduction in tuition fees or tuition fee waivers with a monthly stipend. Each one is offered annually and may be renewable. A number of other scholarships and prizes are donated by companies, departments and bodies. Find out about them here.

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Lingnan University offers 30 taught master’s degrees and 32 MPhils and PhDs, including:

  • Accounting
  • Business
  • Organisational psychology
  • Finance
  • Cultural studies
  • E-business and supply chain management
  • Education
  • Policy Studies


Browse all postgraduate courses at our website or prospectus. (Prospectus for TPg programmes / Prospectus for MPhil and PhD programmes)

To be eligible for postgraduate study at Lingnan University, you would need a relevant first-class or second-class degree from a recognised institution (or any international equivalent). For PhDs, you would also need a master's degree.

Average tuition fees for international students are US$10,800 for full-time degrees and US$7,200 for part-time degrees, although postgraduate scholarships and studentships are available for international and local students. Explore funding here.

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