M.Ed. in Educational Business Administration

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TOTAL COST

$9,976*
NEXT START DATE

Jun 09, 2025
COMPLETION TIME

12 Months^†
AVG. SALARY PREMIUM
SEMESTER CREDITS

34

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Become a Business Leader in Education

Combine your passion for business and education with the advanced skills needed to lead the financial and operational components of educational settings. ACE’s master’s in education administration equips you with evidence-based strategies and business practices to effectively improve efficiency, manage human resources, ensure compliance and more – all of which are framed by standards from the Association of School Business Officials International (ASBO).

You’ll be prepared to apply business and strategic leadership to cultivating smooth school operations with strong fiscal health and resource allocation. Additionally, you’ll gain the communication skills needed to align stakeholders with the mission and vision of the organization or school. No matter the educational setting, you’ll be ready to make a difference through the power of business.

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Tuition

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Total Cost M.Ed. in Educational Business Administration
Total Tuition 34 semester credits x $235 per credit	$7,990
Fees $50 Application Fee $100 Conferral Fee $1836 Technology and Library Fee (34 Semester Credits X $54 per Credit)	$1,986
Total Program Cost	$9,976*

Total Cost M.Ed. in Educational Business Administration

Total Tuition

34 semester credits x $235 per credit

$7,990

Fees

$50 Application Fee
$100 Conferral Fee
$1836 Technology and Library Fee
(34 Semester Credits X $54 per Credit)

$1,986

Total Program Cost

$9,976*

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Program Details

Majors

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. (AO1)
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. (AO1)
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 thoughts. (AO2)
Effectively communicate the mission and vision of the organization. (AO2)
Utilize collaborative team building to strengthen professional relationships and facilitate strategic planning to improve institutional effectiveness. (AO2)
Apply legal, ethical, and policy constraints and principles to financial and business operations to ensure the highest values of social interaction within learning environments. (AO3)
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. (AO3)
Demonstrate sound leadership principles in managing financial resources, including budget planning, auditing, and reporting on institutional operations through the use of technology. (AO4)
Analyze contributing economic factors related to the development, delivery, and evaluation of instruction including professional development, program changes, and continuous improvement. (AO5)

College Catalog

Start Dates

With flexible start dates, you can begin your program when it’s best for you.

June 09, 2025 Term

Jun 06, 2025

Payment Due

Jun 06, 2025

Application Due

Jun 09, 2025

Term Start

Jun 13, 2025

Unregister/Cancel Deadline

Jul 27, 2025

Term End

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

April 13, 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
Designed to explore fiscal and budget responsibilities, this course applies budgetary principles to interpret a range of funding and valuation models, including property tax levy. By analyzing the shifts in cash flow, students consider multiple theoretical approaches to effectively manage revenue sources, expenditures, budgetary constraints, and forecasts of resources, with respect to state and federal regulations. Emphasis is placed on the budget process including the support of technology resources, facilities, and applications as it relates to reporting the management and oversight of funds and financial services.
EBUS5423	Data Analytics and Reporting	3 Semester Credits
This course assists students in gaining the knowledge, experience, and resources needed to appropriately analyze and report organizational data to ensure quality, equitable, and informed decisions. To efficiently manage organizational needs, students examine ways to use technology to maintain, and retrieve relevant data, and prepare various documents for the purpose of maximizing resources in a variety of educational settings.
EBUS5433	Law, Labor, and Negotiations	3 Semester Credits
This course establishes the legal foundation of public schooling by examining authority from constitutional through local governance. Issues related to school and public works law are examined in case studies focused on liabilities, disabilities, and facilities delivering educational services. This includes laws related to labor relationships and contract negotiations, and building and construction contracts.
EBUS5443	Risk Management	3 Semester Credits
This course develops leaders in a wide range of educational and organizational settings, who can effectively forecast and evaluate financial risks challenging their institutions. To avoid or minimize risk in a proactive manner, students learn to utilize analysis, avoidance, minimization, or elimination of undesirable threats to protect present and future organizational interests. Through the identification, assessment, and prioritization of risks, students prepare to minimize, monitor, and control the probability and impact of negative events on an institution in a manner that does not detract from the institutional goals.
HRM5003	High-Performance Human Resource Management	3 Semester Credits
This course emphasizes the evolving role of Human Resource Management (HRM) and its impact on organizational performance. Students analyze HRM’s responsibilities in ensuring ethical and legal compliance, as well as the laws governing employer-employee relationships and the role of government agencies in monitoring compliance. HRM’s influence on employee engagement and job satisfaction through compensation, development, communication, and conflict resolution will be examined. Students will design compensation plans aligned with organizational strategy and practice decision-making in areas such as workforce planning, recruitment, selection, and compliance. The course also evaluates HRM’s role in labor relations and emphasizes effective communication strategies for conveying critical HR information, such as job enrichment, developing human potential, and resolving conflicts along with other workplace issues.
LEAD5653	Leadership Theories, Frameworks, and Philosophies	3 Semester Credits
Students will have an in-depth exploration of leadership theories, frameworks, and philosophies that can be applied to professional organizations. As growing leaders, students will analyze various leadership models, evaluating their effectiveness in fostering thriving and dynamic organizations. Emphasis will be placed on synthesizing these frameworks to implement meaningful organizational change, with a focus on promoting diversity and inclusion. Through case studies, real-world applications, and personal reflection, students will develop the skills to apply leadership concepts in professional practices. By the end of the course, students will be equipped to critically assess their own leadership experiences and integrate relevant theories to drive organizational success and innovation.
ORG5003	Organizational Dynamics & Change Management	3 Semester Credits
Organizational dynamics and change can improve organizations. Various organizational culture, toxic leadership, and organizational psychology will be reviewed to develop potential solutions or frameworks. This course focuses on decision making processes and perspectives of various stakeholders promote organizational behavior change. The relationship between leadership behaviors and company culture, providing strategies for gaining stakeholder support during organizational change will be examined. Students will develop clear and concise communication strategies tailored to diverse audiences. Through case studies and problem-solving exercises, students will apply leadership concepts to identify and develop solutions for complex organizational challenges.
EBUS5413	Operations and Facility Management	3 Semester Credits
Based on the interdisciplinary study of business, operations, and facility management, this course effectively prepares students to coordinate people, budgets, infrastructure, logistics, spatial organization, purchasing, and other financial, material, and technological resources specific to educational settings. The concepts of operational efficiency, institutional resiliency, and contingency planning across departments is also explored to ensure academic continuity. The role of human resource management is considered with respect to communication, emergency planning, preparedness and recovery, environmental protection, property management, technology, and vendor management.

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M.Ed. in Educational Business Administration

$9,976*

Jun 09, 2025

12 Months†

34

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Let’s Get Started

Become a Business Leader in Education

Why ACE?

Low-Cost, High Quality

Quality You Expect

Flexibility You Need

Tuition

Total Cost M.Ed. in Educational Business Administration

$7,990

$1,986

$9,976*

Program Details

Majors

Focus of Study

Program Outcomes

Start Dates

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

April 13, 2026 Term

Courses

Admission Requirements

ACE General Admission Requirements

Program Admission Requirements

International Transcript Requirements

English as a Second Language Applicants

12 Months^†