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This Strategic Higher Education Leadership microcredential is designed for aspiring leaders looking for an accelerated pathway to the skills needed for career advancement. This microcredential emphasizes the practical knowledge and skills needed to provide effective leadership in today's evolving and highly competitive post-secondary education environment, from strategic planning and budgeting, to continuous improvement at the department and institutional levels. Special emphasis is given to honing your ability to use data to guide institutional decision-making and operations. Successful completion of this microcredential prepares you for continued study and provides the specialized skills needed to support your career growth goals, applying for increasing senior administrative roles.
This microcredential is stackableCredits earned in the completion of this microcredential can be applied toward completion of a related certificate or degree program. It is a building block that gives you a jump start to education and career success.
Each campus will confirm final costs. The estimated tuition shown above is based on NYS residency for this institution. Tuition can vary based on full- or part-time attendance, residency and whether the courses are undergraduate or graduate. Additional costs include fees and books. Some available grant funding for eligible students may be highlighted on this page. For information on other possible financial support to help you pay for your microcredential, please visit our For You page.
Each campus will confirm final cost. Some available grant funding for eligible students may be highlighted on this page. For information on other possible financial support to help you pay for your microcredential, please visit our For You page.
SUNY's microcredentials are setting the standard nationally and internationally for high-quality, stackable credentials designed for today's learner. All of SUNY's microcredentials are designed to be:
High QualityAcademic quality is paramount in the development and approval of SUNY microcredentials.
StackableEach microcredential has immediate value and, where possible, stacks together with other microcredentials.
In-demandMicrocredentials are designed to meet current and emerging market needs and align with relevant industry standards.
PortableCompletion of our microcredentials is recorded on your transcript and/or highlighted in a digital badge so your accomplishments travel with you.
Inaugural recipient of the Business Council of NYS Workforce Innovation Award