Educational Administration (M.A.)

School Business Administrator Option

★Full-time ★Part-time

Expected Length: 2 years

Entry Date: Fall 2024

Credits: 33

Course Arrangement:

Full-time: Classes are scheduled on workdays
Part-time: Classes are scheduled on workday evenings and/or weekends

(The actual class schedules are subject to change based on the admission results)

Language of Instruction: English

Program Description

Wenzhou-Kean University’s Educational Administration (M.A.) program (School Business Administrator Option) aims to prepare individuals for the position of School Business Administrator. It offers a comprehensive formation in theory study and field practice. The program courses include: Computer Applications in Educational Administration, School Supervision & Organizational Theory, Public School Administration, Management of Educational Finance, School Business Management & Accounting, School Building Planning, Basic School Law & Policy, Public Budgeting & Financial Management, Field Study in Administration & Supervision, etc.

Admission Requirements

Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university

*Applicants, if not graduated from U.S. institutions, must submit a course-by-course evaluation of their official university transcript by National Association of Credit Evaluation Services (NACES) (http://www.naces.org), such as the International Education Evaluation (IEE) or World Education Services (WES) (need to choose course-by-course evaluation).

Official transcripts of all colleges or universities attended, cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0
Two letters of recommendation
Professional resume/CV
Personal statement
Official TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo score reports of test taken within the past two years of application

*TOEFL iBT / TOEFL at home: 79, paper-based: 550; IELTS: 6.5; Duolingo English Test: 105

Departmental interview may be required

Curriculum & Academic Standards

Course Modules	Credits (33)
Foundations Courses	6
Administration/ Management	21
Field Study	6

After a graduate student attempts six (6) total graduate credits as a matriculated student, a 3.0 cumulative GPA must be achieved. Failure to meet this minimum may result in the student being placed on Academic Probation. Upon completion of twelve (12) attempted graduate credits, if a student fails to achieve a cumulative GPA of 3.0, the student may be academically dismissed from the University at the discretion of the program/department. If a student who is on Academic Probation achieves a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, they will be removed from Academic Probation. However, if at any time during subsequent semesters the student falls below a cumulative 3.0 GPA, they will be academically dismissed from the University.

Contact Us

Email: eduadmin@wku.edu.cn

Tel: 0577-55870587

Graduation Requirements

The Educational Administration (M.A.) curriculum is comprised of 33 credits. Students who complete the academic requirements including the field study, a comprehensive exam, and achieve a grade point average (GPA) no less than 3.0 will be conferred the Educational Administration (M.A.) degree of Kean University.