More than ever, institutions need flexible, knowledgeable and skilled enrollment leaders and practitioners. Invest in yourself and prepare for the next steps in your career with the University of Southern California’s Certificate in Leadership in Enrollment Management or Master of Education in Enrollment Management and Policy online program.

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Certificate in Leadership in Enrollment Management

Next Program Start Date: September 27, 2021

This intensive 25-week certificate program, offered online by the Center for Enrollment Research, Policy and Practice at the USC Rossier School of Education, will prepare you with the knowledge, skills, tools and dispositions necessary to lead in the complex admissions and enrollment management field. This certificate is ideal for emerging and seasoned leaders with experience in admissions, financial aid, institutional research, enrollment management and related fields.

Faculty

• Youlonda Copeland-Morgan, Associate Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Management at University of California, Los Angeles
• Richard Shaw, Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid at Stanford University
• Stuart Schmill, Dean of Admissions at Massachusetts Institute of Technology
• Barbara Gill, Assistant Vice President, Undergraduate Admissions & Enrollment Planning at University of Maryland, College Park
• John Barnhill, Assistant Vice Provost for Enrollment and Undergraduate Admissions at Florida State University Courtney McAnuff, Vice-President, Enrollment Management at Rutgers at State University of New Jersey
• Derek Kindle, Vice Provost for Enrollment Management at the University of Wisconsin-Madison
• Laurel Baker Tew, Chief Enrollment Officer at Viewpoint School
• And more

Tuition and Scholarships

The cost of the program is $10,000. K-12/independent school members of The Enrollment Management Association may apply for $5,000 scholarships. Graduate enrollment applicants who are members of NAGAP may receive a discount of $1,000.

Master of Education in Enrollment Management and Policy online

Next Program Start Date: August 22, 2022

This 21-month degree program, offered online, will prepare you to lead efforts in early outreach, recruitment, admission, enrollment, financial aid, orientation, student retention and strategic enrollment planning at colleges, universities and private preparatory schools, while remaining fully employed. The degree program is ideal for early to mid-career professionals with a particular focus on exploring research, policy, and practice in greater depth and becoming future leaders in enrollment management organizations.

Online Learning Experience

The program is designed for working professionals with flexible evening classes and the ability to access our online learning platform anywhere. Classes are conducted live in a real-time virtual classroom environment and include highly interactive, engaging and collaborative discussions. Prior to attending live sessions, you will complete assignments submitted through the learning management system.

Faculty

• Jerome Lucido, Professor of Research and Executive Director of the Center for Enrollment Research, Policy and Practice at University of Southern California
• Zina L. Evans, Senior Vice President of Enrollment and Student Success Initiatives at the Education Finance Institute
• Kedra Ishop, Vice President for Enrollment Management at University of Southern California
• Art Coleman, Co-founder and managing partner of EducationCounsel, LLC
• DeAngela Burns-Wallace, Secretary of Administration for the state of Kansas
• Robert Massa, Senior Vice President for Enrollment and Institution Planning at Drew University
• Paul Dieken, Senior Associate Director for Financial Aid at University of Southern California
• Philip Ballinger, Previous Associate Vice Provost for Enrollment and Undergraduate Admissions at University of Washington
• Don Hossler (Guest Lecturer), Emeritus Professor of Educational Leadership and Policy of Studies at Indiana University

Tuition and Scholarships

2020-2021 tuition for the program is $59,850. The cost of classes and primary fees typically increases each year by approximately 3-5%.

You will automatically be considered for scholarships ranging from $5,000–$10,000. There is no need to submit a separate application. Recipients are selected based on academic achievement, leadership experience, dedication to the field of education and financial need.

After you apply for financial aid at USC, the USC financial aid office will determine your financial need and process your financial aid summary document, which will consist mostly of federal loans. In addition, USC participates in a variety of private student loan programs.

Student Testimonials

Certificate Alumni

“The USC certificate program was transformational for me. Thanks to the experienced and dedicated faculty who lead the program, I went from an enrollment management novice, to a leader on our campus who has a strong understanding of the discipline of enrollment management. In addition to the support of the faculty, being in a program with colleagues from both sides of the desk allowed for well-rounded, and comprehensive discussions that were always mutually beneficial. I’m in a better position to give students at St. Francis College the opportunity to dream, serve and achieve because of my engagement in this program.”  

– Robert Oliva, Certificate alum, Assistant Vice President for Enrollment Management at St. Francis College

“The USC Leadership in Enrollment Management certificate program offered me space to reflect and connect with others about our daily work. This experience was invaluable in gaining perspective, building confidence and making connections with some down-to-earth and super bright people.”

– Tom Hoener, Certificate alum, Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management at California Lutheran University

“The USC certificate program is an investment into growing your profession. It is serendipitous to take during the busiest time of the year because each lesson has an exact parallel theme as to what I was working on in the office. The professors and teachers are experts in the field who provide wisdom with understanding. Even with the experience of working within the field of enrollment management, I still found it beneficial to engage in the group discussions, thought-provoking readings, and each week noticed I had a new and fresh way of approaching my work. I recommend this certification program to anyone who is looking to grow in their knowledge of this field.”

– Ingrid Palmisano, Certificate alum, Director of Enrollment Management at Miami Country Day School

Master’s Degree Alumni

“I have worked in enrollment management for several years and now have a new depth of understanding of the work that we do that I didn’t even realize I was lacking. This program has already made me more effective on my campus, made me re-think how we do the work we do and energized me for the admissions and enrollment profession.”

– Brian O’Rourke, ME ‘20 Vice President for Enrollment Management, Marketing, and Communications at Valparaiso University in Indiana

“I was drawn to the EMP program because a program like this is rare – with some of the most respected enrollment management leaders as faculty, cutting-edge research and a comprehensive curriculum specifically designed to prepare each individual to be a change agent in the field of enrollment. I feel like my experience has been tailored to my needs and desires, and I am grateful for the genuine interest the faculty and my colleagues have in mutual development and empowerment.”

– Liana Hsu, ME ‘20, Associate Director of Admissions and Student Services at UC Berkeley

“The EMP program has been completely invaluable to me. As a seasoned professional, I was worried that I may be past my prime for a graduate degree. That couldn’t be further from the truth. Our professors are thoughtful and approachable; they want to make sure you succeed. I appreciate the user-friendly platform of our learning community that allows me to log in from anywhere around the globe, which comes in handy when traveling. However, what I value most is the sense of community in our shared classroom environment.”

– Derek DuBose, ME ‘20,  Associate Vice Chancellor for Enrollment and Director of Admission at University of Denver