MS在高等教育管理中的任务是为学生做好在大学领导和管理方面的职业准备。这包括学生事务，学术支持，发展和校友关系，财务，住房以及普通高校的工作。该计划不适用于在K-12学校寻求职业或教学职业的学生。达到这些目标的学生应咨询教育与公共服务学院其他优秀的研究生课程。
The mission of the MS in Higher Education Administration is to prepare students for careers in College and University leadership and management. This includes work in Student Affairs, Academic Support, Development and Alumni Relations, Finance, Housing, and General College & University Administration. This program is not intended for students seeking careers in K-12 schools or for teaching careers. Students with these goals should consult the other outstanding graduate programs in the College of Education and Human Services.