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[vc_row gap=”30″ equal_height=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1522249243206{padding-bottom: 30px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_message message_box_color=”alert-danger”]Master of Science in Higher Education Administration has been discontinued and is no longer accepting new students.[\/vc_message][vc_row_inner gap=”30″][vc_column_inner width=”2\/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1546964310101{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n
Combine principles of management with consideration of higher education in the framework of the nonprofit sector by earning a Master of Higher Education Aadministration (MHEA) degree. This program is designed for individuals who desire to be leaders and managers in the field\u2014administrators, faculty, policy makers, and anyone who wants to help their colleges and universities succeed in our changing marketplace. You\u2019ll develop the skills you need to manage teams, understand the higher-ed customer, and lead your organization through legal and ethical considerations.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1612208401424{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}”][vc_btn title=”Program Requirements<\/b>” style=”gradient-custom” gradient_custom_color_1=”#0d6a93″ gradient_custom_color_2=”#0d6a93″ shape=”square” size=”lg” align=”left” i_align=”right” i_icon_fontawesome=”” button_block=”true” add_icon=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fnorthpark.smartcatalogiq.com%2Fen%2F2024-2025%2Fnorth-park-university-2024-2025-academic-catalog%2Fdegree-programs-for-graduate-students%2Fschool-of-business-and-nonprofit-management%2Fmaster-of-higher-education-administration-mhea%2F|target:_blank” css=”.vc_custom_1724958800168{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-right: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 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\nDr. Wesley Lindahl<\/h4>\n
Dr. Lindahl\u2019s expertise is in the area of nonprofit fundraising, drawing on his 18 years as a development director at a large university, as well as continued scholarship and conference presentations to bring rich experience and current trends to his classrooms.<\/p>\n
More ±΄²©ΜεΣύ Dr. Lindahl<\/a><\/p>\n See All Faculty<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1476722551325{border-top-width: 1px !important;border-right-width: 1px !important;border-bottom-width: 1px !important;border-left-width: 1px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;border-left-color: #f1f1f1 !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-right-color: #f1f1f1 !important;border-right-style: solid !important;border-top-color: #f1f1f1 !important;border-top-style: solid !important;border-bottom-color: #f1f1f1 !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;}”][vc_empty_space height=”300px” css=”.vc_custom_1528746038315{background-image: url(https:\/\/assets.northpark.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/20180731105314\/BUSINESS-NONPROFIT-SBNM-19.jpg?id=25811) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1477669296169{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-right: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;padding-top: 30px !important;padding-right: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;padding-left: 30px !important;}”]<\/p>\n Some courses in the MHEA program must be taken online, and the degree can be completed 100% online. You may also take some classes in a more traditional face-to-face format. Both options incorporate active discussions and hands-on learning projects.<\/p>\n Campus Locations\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n Online Courses<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1476722551325{border-top-width: 1px !important;border-right-width: 1px !important;border-bottom-width: 1px !important;border-left-width: 1px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;border-left-color: #f1f1f1 !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-right-color: #f1f1f1 !important;border-right-style: solid !important;border-top-color: #f1f1f1 !important;border-top-style: solid !important;border-bottom-color: #f1f1f1 !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;}”][vc_empty_space height=”300px” css=”.vc_custom_1477669385748{background-image: url(https:\/\/assets.northpark.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/20180731131015\/ValerieLawson.jpg?id=4120) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1477669359164{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-right: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;padding-top: 30px !important;padding-right: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;padding-left: 30px !important;}”]<\/p>\n While earning her MHEA and a certificate in fundraising 100% online, Valerie Lawson G’12 continued working full-time in a university setting and was able to integrate projects and learning from her classes into her work right away.<\/p>\n More ±΄²©ΜεΣύ Valerie<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row gap=”30″ equal_height=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1519834264903{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” gap=”30″][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1528746316623{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;background-color: #f1f1f1 !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1528746357696{padding: 30px !important;}”]<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1528746347656{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;background-color: #f1f1f1 !important;}”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1528746366325{padding: 30px !important;}”]<\/p>\n Graduate-level certificates allow you to add value to your degree in a specific area, from management to finance to marketing and more. You may complete one of 16 business or nonprofit certificates through your elective courses without adding time or cost to your degree program.<\/p>\n Learn More\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1528748256590{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}”][vc_single_image image=”40706″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” link=”https:\/\/www.bestcolleges.com\/features\/top-online-masters-in-higher-education-programs\/”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” gap=”30″ equal_height=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1522078892582{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;background-color: #f1f1f1 !important;}”][vc_column][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” gap=”30″][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1528748275304{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;}”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1528748186137{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-right: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;padding-left: 30px !important;}”]<\/p>\n We are proud to partner with our alumni as they maintain relevant skills for whatever career they pursue. After completing a master\u2019s degree from the School of Business and Nonprofit Management, you can return to take any business and nonprofit courses\u2014even complete another degree or a certificate\u2014at a 50% tuition discount.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1528748196486{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;}”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1528748202910{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-right: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;padding-left: 30px !important;}”]<\/p>\n Many business and nonprofit professionals have already earned a degree in their field, and North Park recognizes the value of this previous education. If you completed similar undergraduate or graduate courses from an accredited institution within the previous 10 years, you may qualify to waive up to five courses in your degree program. 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Alumni Profile<\/h4>\n
Where North Park Alumni Work<\/h4>\n
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Certificate Options<\/h4>\n
Lifetime Learning<\/h4>\n
Course Waivers<\/h4>\n
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