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Master of Education Leadership

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Lead the Future of Higher Education. Drive Policy, Innovation, and Academic Transformation.

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Key Highlights

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2-Year Online Program (36 Credits)
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Fully Online Delivery with Live + Recorded Sessions
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Exclusive to Higher Education Leadership—No K-12 Licensure Track
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Capstone Experience (6 Credits: Seminar + Final Project)
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1:1 Faculty Mentorship by Academic Leaders
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24/7 Student Support + Peer Collaboration
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Curriculum Grounded in Real-World Leadership Challenges
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Global Access + Flexible Scheduling

About MEdL Program

The MEdL is designed as a 2-year, 100% online master’s program combining real-world case studies, leadership simulations, and collaborative projects. Learners can complete coursework asynchronously with optional live sessions to accommodate working professionals globally.
The Master of Education Leadership at Florida Coastal University, Inc is an elite, purpose-built graduate program designed to shape the next generation of higher education leaders. This 36-credit, fully online degree blends strategic academic theory with practical, policy-oriented learning to cultivate visionary leaders capable of driving transformation across colleges, universities, and global academic institutions.
Through a carefully sequenced curriculum, students explore advanced topics in educational governance, institutional strategy, legal and financial stewardship, and inclusive leadership. Unlike traditional programs, this master’s degree is exclusively focused on post-secondary education and does not offer K–12 licensure or pathways into K–12 leadership.
Real-world case studies, strategic simulations, and a culminating capstone project allow learners to apply their knowledge to authentic institutional challenges. The flexible, globally accessible online format empowers working professionals, aspiring deans, policy leaders, and academic innovators to advance their careers without interruption.
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Meet the Expert Faculties

Courses are delivered by a team of former academic deans, college presidents, and senior higher ed administrators with experience in:
Educational Policy & Regulation
Strategic Enrollment & Retention
Online Learning Leadership
Academic Program Development

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Curriculum (Course Categories and Credits)

Capstone Seminar (2 credits) – Strategic design and leadership framework

Capstone Project (4 credits) – Real-world higher ed intervention, policy plan, or innovation pilot

A transformative 6-credit experience integrating leadership, data, and innovation.

  • Solve a real higher education leadership challenge
  • Collaborate with faculty mentors and institutional partners
  • Present strategic plans backed by data and evidence
  • Deliver a final executive presentation to academic panel
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Why Florida Coastal University?

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Approved

Provisionally by the Commission for Independent Education (CIE), Florida

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Affordable Tuition

Designed for ambitious professionals, without financial burden

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Work-Life-Academia Balance

Learn at your own pace from anywhere in the world

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Job-Aligned Curriculum

Built for practical impact and career transformation

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Global Network Access

Connect with peers, alumni, and faculty across industries

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Career Pathways

Graduates are well-positioned for high-impact leadership roles, including:

  • Higher Education Administrator
  • Academic Dean or Assistant Dean
  • Director of Online/Distance Learning
  • Registrar or Director of Enrollment Management
  • Director of Student Affairs or Campus Life
  • Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
  • Director of Institutional Research or Strategy

Skills You’ll Master

Higher Ed Governance & Strategy
Budgeting & Financial Oversight
Legal & Ethical Decision-Making
Academic Affairs Management
DEI & Social Impact Strategy
Data-Driven Institutional Leadership
Research & Technical Communication
Innovation & Design Thinking

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FAQs

A: No, this program does not lead to state licensure for K–12 education leadership.
A: Yes. The program combines live sessions with asynchronous content for maximum flexibility.
A: GRE is optional and may be submitted to strengthen your application.
A: It’s an applied leadership project with an institutional implementation strategy.

A: Absolutely! The program is fully online and globally accessible.

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