The Master of Education in Educational Business Administration program was designed for those who want to develop business and leadership skills in an educational setting. Framed by the standards from the Association of School Business Officials International (ASBO), the program prepares strategic leaders for senior administrative positions in a variety of settings including public, charter, and private schools, as well as community colleges and other educational institutions or learning organizations.
Total cost at ACE
$9,775(tuition + fees)
Compare with other institutions*:
Walden University
Concordia University
Western Governors University
*Based on information provided on each institution's website as of August 2018
Applications due January 3 for January 6, 2020 Term
Estimated Time to Completion:
18 Months
Apply by Wednesday, December 18, for the term that begins January 6 and ACE will credit the application fee toward tuition. Terms apply.
Learn MoreFor more information about this program, view the College Catalog. You can also ask questions anytime via chat.
Nine of your semester credits will specialize in a focus area of your choice.
View the College Catalog for full descriptions.
Educational Entrepreneurship
Human Resources
Information Systems
School Business Official
Kathleen Stroud, Ed.D.
Administrative Faculty and Chair,
Department of Leadership and Administration
We are, and have always been, regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, a regional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. This accreditation guarantees our programs meet certain levels of quality standards.
A Note About Licensure:
While this program provides a comprehensive understanding of the intended program outcomes, it does not lead to licensure, certification, or endorsement. ACE offers several programs that do provide a pathway to licensure, certification, or endorsement and they can be found here.
M.Ed. in Educational Business Administration
Total Tuition
35 semester credits x $235 per credit
$8,225
Fees
$50 Application Fee
$1,400 Technology & Library Fee ($40 per credit)
$100 Program Conferral Fee
$1,550
Total Program Cost*
$9,775
*This is an estimated value of the cost for tuition and fees. Amounts may vary depending on number of transfer credits applied to the selected program hours, the pace and satisfactory completion of the selected program credit hours, receipt of scholarship and/or grant amounts, and adjustments to tuition or fees as described in the Catalog Right to Modify Tuition section.
State of California Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF)
It is a state of California requirement that a student who pays his or her tuition is required to pay a state-imposed assessment for the Student Tuition Recovery Fund. For more information and to see if you must pay the state-imposed assessment for Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF) click here.
M.Ed. in Educational Business Administration
*Applicants whose overall GPA, or GPA in the last 60 hours is below 2.50 will not be admitted to the degree program
All applicants must submit to the Admissions Office official, sealed college transcripts from each institution attended.
All applicants whose first language is not English must demonstrate competence in the English language as demonstrated in one of three ways:
Explore the classes you'll take to fulfill this program's 35 semester credit requirement. For more information, a complete list of requirements, and course options, see the College Catalog.
Customize this degree by choosing a three - course Focus of Study to fulfill the remaining nine semester credits.
(3 semester credits)
(17 semester credits)
(6 semester credits)
Customize this degree by choosing a three - course Focus of Study to fulfill the remaining nine semester credits.
(3 or 6 semester credits)