EdD in Higher Education Leadership
Aurora, USA
Doctor of Education
DURATION
60 hours
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
TUITION FEES
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning
Key Summary
About: Aurora University Online’s Doctor of Education (EdD) in Higher Education Leadership helps working professionals earn a doctorate without pausing their careers. You’ll study online, asynchronous courses with faculty experienced in higher education administration, covering organization and policy, strategic planning and governance, programme evaluation, and adult learning theory. The practice-based programme includes an internship you can complete at work and a dissertation. You can graduate in as little as three years.
Career Outcomes: Graduates move into senior leadership roles such as director, dean, provost, administrative roles in colleges, universities, policy offices. Keywords: higher education leadership, EdD, online, internship, dissertation, programme.
Aurora University’s online Doctor of Education: Leadership in Higher Education Administration program is built for working professionals seeking to earn a doctorate degree without putting their career on hold. Learning in flexible, asynchronous courses taught by highly qualified faculty members with experience in the field, you’ll gain the expertise you need to elevate your career and advance to new levels of leadership.
This EdD program emphasizes practice-based learning and includes an internship course that you can complete at your place of employment. You’ll study a comprehensive, engaging curriculum that explores concepts such as higher education organization and policy, strategic planning and governance, program evaluation, adult learning theory, contemporary issues within the field, and institutional DEI. Finally, complete a dissertation to graduate with your doctorate in as little as three years.
If you’re a postsecondary educator or administrator who’s ready to pursue leadership roles at the level of director, dean, and provost, AU Online’s Doctor of Education can help you take the next step toward reaching your goals. Learn more today.