M.Ed. in Educational Business Administration
Earn your master’s in one year or less!
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TOTAL COST
$9,500*
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NEXT START DATE
Apr 07, 2025
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COMPLETION TIME
12 Months†
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AVG. SALARY PREMIUM
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SEMESTER CREDITS
34
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M.Ed. in Educational Business Administration
The Master of Education in Educational Business Administration program was designed for those who want to develop business and leadership skills in an educational setting. Framed by the standards from the Association of School Business Officials International (ASBO), the program prepares strategic leaders for senior administrative positions in a variety of settings including public, charter, and private schools, as well as community colleges and other educational institutions or learning organizations.
Why ACE?
Low-Cost, High Quality
You deserve a great return on your educational investment, and we deliver master’s degrees at a total average cost of $9,500. Our graduates enjoy an average pay increase of over $21,000.¹ We also award over $1.1M in scholarships and grants each year.
Quality You Expect
We are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Our faculty work in the industries where you work and are committed to your success, contributing to our 86% graduation rate.¹ Our curriculum equips you with practical strategies you can apply right away, as well as skills to help you advance your career.
Flexibility You Need
Our virtual campus and convenient start dates provide you the flexibility you need to achieve your goals at a time and place that works with your busy schedule. Our student support services are available 24/7 and tutoring is included at no additional cost.
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Tuition
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Total Cost M.Ed. in Educational Business Administration |
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Total Tuition 34 semester credits x $235 per credit |
$7,990 |
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Fees $50 Application Fee$100 Conferral Fee $1360 Technology and Library Fee (34 Semester Credits X $40 per Credit) |
$1,510 |
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Total Program Cost |
$9,500* |
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Program Details
Focus of Study
Business Performance Management
Data Analytics
Diversity and Inclusion
General Track
Human Resources
Sustainability
The M.Ed. in Educational Business Administration emerges in response to the critical demand for increased fiscal and ethical accountability to improve learning amid changing economic conditions on a local, national, and global scale. Designed for those seeking to possess or enhance business and leadership skills utilized in an educational setting, the program blends financial and operational insight with the foundations of effective learning environments for continuous improvement and sustainable growth. Students pursuing senior administrative roles are presented with opportunities to build the expertise that will assist them in navigating educational environments and making data-driven financial and operational decisions – while maximizing resources utilizing sound business strategies and practices. Framed by the standards from the Association of School Business Officials International (ASBO), the program leverages multiple perspectives to prepare strategic leaders for a variety of settings, including public, charter, and private schools, community colleges, and other educational institutions or learning organizations.
Program Outcomes
- Employ evidence-based strategies to collect, organize, assess, and disseminate appropriate data necessary to support responsible fiscal and organizational decision making in the use of resources.
- Analyze and evaluate procedures established to measure operational and strategic benchmarks to remain aligned to ethical, evidence-based business practices identified by research to improve overall efficiency.
- Engage in the pursuit of relevant intellectual understanding related to critical aspects of managing human resources and relationships to resolve conflicts, supporting problem solving, and maximizing the benefits of diverse thoughts.
- Effectively communicate the mission and vision of the organization.
- Utilize collaborative team building to strengthen professional relationships and facilitate strategic planning to improve institutional effectiveness.
- Apply legal, ethical, and policy constraints and principles to financial and business operations to ensure the highest values of social interaction within the climate, culture, and diversity of learning environments.
- Implement appropriate practices, using skills, concepts, and expertise in building and sustaining technology-enhanced, ethically managed facilities that promote the academic and social success of individuals.
- Demonstrate sound leadership principles in managing financial resources, including budget planning, auditing, and reporting on institutional operations through the use of technology.
- Analyze contributing economic factors related to the development, delivery, and evaluation of instruction including professional development, program changes, and continuous improvement.
Start Dates
With flexible start dates, you can begin your program when it’s best for you.
April 07, 2025 Term
Apr 04, 2025
Payment Due
Apr 04, 2025
Application Due
Apr 07, 2025
Term Start
Apr 11, 2025
Unregister/Cancel Deadline
May 11, 2025
Term End
May 19, 2025 Term
June 09, 2025 Term
July 07, 2025 Term
August 18, 2025 Term
September 08, 2025 Term
September 29, 2025 Term
November 10, 2025 Term
January 12, 2026 Term
February 23, 2026 Term
Courses
Here are just some of the courses you’ll take when working towards this program. Visit the College Catalog to see all courses.
EBUS5203 |
Management of Financial Resources |
3 Semester Credits |
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EBUS5423 |
Data Analytics and Reporting |
3 Semester Credits |
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EBUS5433 |
Law, Labor, and Negotiations |
3 Semester Credits |
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EBUS5443 |
Risk Management |
3 Semester Credits |
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HRM5003 |
High-Performance Human Resource Management |
3 Semester Credits |
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LEAD5653 |
Leadership Theories, Frameworks, and Philosophies |
3 Semester Credits |
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ORG5003 |
Organizational Dynamics & Change Management |
3 Semester Credits |
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EBUS5413 |
Operations and Facility Management |
3 Semester Credits |
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Featured Faculty
Our real-world coursework is taught by experienced faculty.
Tanesha Morgan
Instructional Faculty
Champaine Addison
Adjunct FacultyRichard Carson
Adjunct Faculty
Atira Charles
Adjunct Faculty
Bari Courts
Adjunct Faculty
David Gualco
Adjunct Faculty
Richard Herring
Adjunct FacultyChayton Massic
Adjunct Faculty
Dr. Tamika Russell
Adjunct Faculty
Drew Stevens
Adjunct FacultyAdmission Requirements
ACE General Admission Requirements
Program Admission Requirements
International Transcript Requirements
English as a Second Language Applicants
*This is an estimated value of the cost for tuition and fees. Amounts may vary depending on number of transfer credits applied to the selected program hours, the pace and satisfactory completion of the selected program, receipt of institutional scholarship and/or grant amounts, or adjustments to tuition or fees as described in the Catalog Right to Modify Tuition section. State sales and use tax will apply where required by law.
State of California Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF)
It is a state of California requirement that a student who pays his or her tuition is required to pay a state-imposed assessment of zero dollars and zero cents ($0.00) per one thousand dollars ($1,000) of institutional charges, rounded to the nearest thousand dollars, for the California Student Tuition Recovery Fund. For more information and to see if you must pay the state-imposed assessment for Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF) click here.
A Note About Licensure:
While this program provides a comprehensive understanding of the intended program outcomes, it does not lead to licensure, certification, or endorsement. ACE offers several programs that do provide a pathway to licensure, certification, or endorsement and they can be found here.
†This is an estimated time to completion. Actual completion time may vary depending on the number of transfer credits applied, availability of courses, a satisfactory pace, successful course completion, and meeting program milestones as required.