Enrollment Management Education
The Need for Enrollment Management Education
Access and success in education are the foundations of social mobility, educational equity, and the building of strong nations and societies. In higher education and independent schools alike, a unique and increasingly important cadre of educational leaders known as enrollment managers now lead organizations, offices, and institutions toward these lofty goals. Their work requires knowledge, expert practice, and research to navigate the trade-offs and opportunities for students and their families, institutions, and policy makers alike. A critical body of knowledge has emerged and now, more than ever, leaders and practitioners in the field require formal education and skills to be effective institutional leaders.
Today, more than ever, you need up-to-date, intensive training to become an insightful, effective leader. Dare to take the next step in developing your career.
USC Education for Enrollment Managers
As the USC Center for Enrollment Research, Policy and Practice (CERPP) is dedicated to advancing the profession, we provide teaching and research geared to enrollment management professionals. We provide an online certificate program to advance your education and career. For those interested in a graduate degree, the USC Rossier School of Education now provides an online master’s program.
Do you need help deciding which program is best for you? Below is a comparison to help guide your application decision. Click on the title of the program for more information.
| Certificate in Leadership in Enrollment Management | Master of Education in Enrollment Management and Policy | |
|---|---|---|
| Ideal for | -Emerging and seasoned leaders with at least 2 years’ experience in admissions, financial aid, institutional research, enrollment management and related fields -Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree | -Early to mid-career professionals with a particular focus on becoming future leaders in enrollment management organizations -Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree |
| Offered by | Center for Enrollment Research, Policy and Practice at the USC Rossier School of Education | USC Rossier School of Education |
| Delivery | Online (with periodic live online sessions and voluntary in-person meeting in conjunction with complimentary registration to CERPP Conference in February) | Online with two on-campus immersion experiences |
| Length | 1 year: 26 weeks (October-April), 5-7 hours per week. | 2 years: 23 months, 1-2 courses per semester including summer |
| Curriculum | Covers a broad array of topics necessary for leadership in the field. The culminating assignment is a professional portfolio and a professional development plan. As a certificate program, assignments are given credit for completion rather than graded. | Covers in-depth foundational topics like law and policy, diversity, and marketing. The capstone course is the culminating project and will result in a comprehensive enrollment plan. All assignments and courses are graded for credit. |
| Tuition | $8,000 | $54,247 |
| Financial Aid | Not eligible for traditional financial aid | Eligible for loans and grants |
| Scholarships | -K-12/independent school members of The Enrollment Management Association may apply for $4,000 scholarships -Team discount for two or more applicants who enroll may receive $1,000 discount each -Graduate enrollment applicants who are members of NAGAP may receive $1,000 discount | Range from $5,000 - $10,000 |