Education-Business Administration, MSEd/MBA

The Joint Master of Science in Education and Master of Business Administration ( MSEd-MBA ) degree program is designed for career college professionals who aspire to leadership positions in postsecondary education. The joint degree program fosters independent learning and enables students to contribute intellectually to the field of career college administration. The curriculum focuses on the essential knowledge and capabilities necessary to work as a career college leader by providing a foundation in technology, curriculum, personnel, enrollment management, higher education marketing and recruitment, campus operations, accounting, economics, finance, and project management. Graduates are able to demonstrate a conceptual understanding of advanced educational theory and practice and to critically analyze and solve problems based on applied research methods.

Program Objectives

Keiser University’s MSE-MBA program enables students to lead education-related organizations and businesses. Upon completion of this program, students are able to:

Demonstrate theory-based and practical leadership in higher education and related fields.

Direct educational operations including marketing, campus operations, personnel recruitment and development, and enrollment management.

Exhibit competency in professional practices including ethics, diversity, legal issues, and communication with all education and business stakeholders.

Incorporate critical thinking, scholarly writing, research, and technology in practice.

Design and assess curriculum, instruction, and programs related to student success.

Apply selected methods of quantitative analysis to enhance business decisions.

Evaluate an organization’s financial position through financial statement analysis and/or forecasting.

Compare economic environments and markets and their impact on education-related business.

Through a conceptual understanding, apply managerial leadership skills, marketing strategies, and/or international business concepts, theory, and research to critically analyze and solve problems in unpredictable environments.

Demonstrate professional communication skills in writing through organizing, thinking critically, and communicating ideas and information in documents and presentations.

Prerequisites for Major Courses

Baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution.

The Joint Master of Science in Education-Master of Business Administration is designed to meet the needs of students with accredited baccalaureate degrees. Students may be classroom practitioners, education administrators, teachers seeking positions within administration, or career college professionals.

Note: Courses in the Joint MSEd MBA program are each eight-weeks in length, and students are scheduled for one or two courses concurrently.

Program Outline

To receive a Joint Master of Science in Education – Master of Business Administration degree, students must earn 60 graduate semester credit hours. In the final semester of their program, students complete a capstone business strategies project. Fifty-four of the program hours must be completed through Keiser University. Program requirements are as follows:

Master of Science in Education Major Core Courses ( 30.0 credit hours )

Affirming Diversity

Integrative Instructional Technology

Education Governance, Motivation and Ethical Decision Making ( co-requisite course )

Advanced Curriculum and Instructional Design

Advanced Educational Assessment and Evaluation

Enrollment Management Theory and Practice

Managing Career Colleges for Successful Outcomes

Higher Education Marketing and Recruitment

Managing Campus Operations

Personnel Selection and Development

Student Retention and Management

Masters of Business Administration Major Core Courses ( 30.0 credit hours )

Advanced Quantitative Business Analysis

Advanced Decision Making

Accounting for Decision Making

Financial Management

Marketing Management

Business Research Methods

International Business

Organizational Behavior

Strategic Planning and Implementation

Managerial Economics

Faculty

Dr. Sue Adragna, Chair–Educational Leadership, Adult Education, Curriculum Instruction

Dr. Kelly Gatewood, Chair–Instructional Design and Technology

Dr. Andrea Thompson

Dr. Jessica Fuda-Daddio

Dr. Michelle Bridgewater

Dr. Terri Bubb

Dr. Cynthia Glenn

Dr. Larry Pace

Dr. Theresa Rouse

Dr. Kelly Schwirzke

Dr. Stephanie VanDeVenter

Dr. Ashlee Wood

Dr. Jackie Booth, Chair of the Master of Science in Education

Dr. Richard Dietzel

Dr. Jim Hutton

Dr. Brian Keintz

Dr. Andrew Kirschner

Dr. Salla Lozada

Dr. Manuel Rosa

Dr. Steve Roth

Dr. Dianna Martin

Education-Business Administration, MSEd/MBA program links:

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Anthony Sassano

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Ty Fitzgerald

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Jackson Tejada

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Nidia Barrios

I realize the amount of knowledge I gained and feel that the educational experiences have developed me in to a person who can move higher up the career ladder.

Carlos Ramirez Flores

Keiser University’s MBA program has renewed my mind, changed the way I think, and given me a new sense of purpose. The professors transformed my attitude and behavior, gave me the self-confidence I was lacking, and restored my energy.

Connie Sue Centrella

It has been great attending and graduating from Keiser University. Because of the small class sizes, I was able to build good relationships with classmates and professors. The PA professors care very much about the progress and success of the students and have been great advisors every step of the way through the program.

Annelise Merriner, PA-C

Attending Keiser University and getting my degree was the best decision I have ever made. The small class sizes and personalized attention helped me get my degree quickly. The hands-on experience and the education landed me a job at a neighboring law firm.

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Natalie Dou

After being denied for several promotions at my current employer, I decided that I needed to further my education. Since graduating from Keiser with my bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, I have been promoted and I am able to obtain positions that weren’t available to me before.

Laurie Williams

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Nadege Dor

My decision to attend Keiser University has been one of the best decisions I’ve made. I chose to enroll in the Information Technology program… The one-class-a-month pace helped incredibly with my self-discipline.

Marla Hadley

The BA for Business Administration at Keiser has to be one of the best in the nation. Keiser takes the basics that are taught at the Associates level and uses them to strengthen your skills and knowledge.

Vivian R. Howard, BA in Business Administration Graduate

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