Open Enrollment - Start and Finish at Your Pace

Expert Faculty

Four Core Courses, One Seminar, Practicum

Program Fee: $1825 non-members, $1600

members

Scholarships available


Program Overview

The world of international higher education is changing rapidly.

Today's international education leaders must be prepared to integrate knowledge from multiple disciplines and professions, from global learning to entrepreneurship to intercultural communication. Internationalization of higher education is moving from a stand-alone project to a central feature of governments, education, and global commerce. Managing teams or offices requires dexterity, breadth of knowledge, and access to the latest theories and thinking in the field.

The Certificate in International Higher Education is an extraordinary opportunity to build your leadership abilities in this changing environment. The 10-month program is entirely virtual and flexible, allowing you to complete it on your time, at your pace. The program features mentorship, a practicum, a data analysis project, and exposure to leading scholars and experts in the field.

Customized for You

The Certificate in International Higher Education is designed with your needs in mind. We customize the program to fit your particular career goals, background, and knowledge. Whether you're looking to become a Director, Senior International Officer, Scholar-Practitioner, or Vice President, we work with you to develop your schedule and build your online curriculum.


This program is for you if:

  • You're an early career professional in the field
  • You're looking to transition into international higher education from a related field
  • You're mid-career and looking to advance to the next level
  • You're a scholar-practitioner or academic in the field

Meet the GlobalEd Academy Faculty


Our expert faculty are seasoned leaders and scholars in international higher education.



Dr. Bryan McAllister-Grande

Founder & Director, GlobalEd; Director, Academic Integration and Planning, Northeastern University; 20+ years in international higher education; Author of over 20 publications.

Dr. Shahrzad Kamyab

Certificate Program Faculty Co-Director; Co-editor of Unintended Consequences of Internationalization in Higher Education: Comparative International Perspectives on the Impacts of Policy and Practice; Member of the International Affairs Board for San Diego, CA.

Dr. Melissa Whatley

Assistant Professor of International and Global Education at SIT Graduate Institute; author of An Introduction to Quantitative Analysis for International Educators; recent recipient of NAFSA: Association of International Educators’ Innovative Research in International Education Award.

Dr. M. Isabel Kamlongera

GlobalEd Faculty Lead in Decolonilization of Epistemology and Research Methods; Academic (PhD) with a research & teaching background in Development communication, Gender, and Critical Education; Marketing Communications expert (+8 years international corporate experience).

Ben Levy

Scholar-practitioner with over 20 years of experience; Former Senior International Officer; pursuing a Ph.D. from the University of Waikato (Aotearoa New Zealand) with a focus on tertiary education internationalisation partnerships in Moana Oceania.

Dr. Patricia Sagasti Suppes

Director of Global Engagement and Senior International Officer at Stockton University; Co-editor, Transnational American Spaces; over 20 years of experience leading global initiatives and teaching in international higher education.

Dr. Rebecca Hovey

Director of the Office of Study Away, Trinity College-Hartford; GlobalEd Faculty & Fellowship Advisor; Former Dean of Global Studies, Smith College; Former Dean, SIT Study Abroad.

Roma Sur

Screenwriting and film production faculty member at the University of Denver’s Media, Film and Journalism department; screenwriter and filmmaker with awards from Sundance, Screencraft and Stowe Story Labs; international educator and leader of faculty-led study abroad experiences.

Dr. Kevin Zayed

Scholar of educational history; research has been featured in journals such as Perspectives on the History of Higher Education, the Journal of General Education, and the Journal of Comparative and International Higher Education; more than a decade of experience teaching pre-service teachers, in-service teachers and administrators.

Dr. Andrea Lane

Technical Advisor, Kenya Technical Innovation Agency; Regional Editor, Journal of Comparative and International Education; former Assistant Professor.

Guest Speakers and Lecturers


The Certificate Program also includes unparalleled access to guest speakers and lecturers, including many of the leading scholars in the field:

Dr. Fiona Hunter
Dr. Darla Deardorff
Dr. Nadine Binder
Dr. Jewell Green Winn
Dr. Maureen Manning
Dr. Samia Chasi
Dr. Savo Heleta
Karin Firoza
Naomi Boase
Dr. Molly Giblin
Dr. Dilnoza Khasilova

Curriculum

The Certificate in International Higher Education will enable you to learn from leaders in the field through core courses and topical seminars. The program is approximately 230 hours and is divided into core courses, electives, seminars, a data analysis project, mentorship, and a practicum component. It also includes networking and relationship building with peers.


4 Core Modules (online, 8 months to complete)
Optional Electives
  • Choose from a list of optional elective courses. You can complete as many electives as you wish to -- with lifetime access to the GlobalEd course catalog.
Mentorship
  • You'll be assigned a dedicated mentor who will help with navigating the material, drawing together your learning, reflection, and career advancement (20 hours)
Seminar
Data Analysis Project (Month 9)
  • Take what you have learned in the program and apply it to a data analysis project, which can be used for your current or next job. Ask cutting-edge questions by using either qualitative or quantitative (or mixed) methods. Additional training in these areas is available from the faculty. (30 hours)
Practicum (Month 10)
  • Complete a virtual practicum (1 month) with our partner universities and organizations. We'll help place you at a partner and get set up, as well as implement reflections. You'll complete a pre-approved project for a university or organization - helping the institution come up with a solution to a problem. (40 hours)


Flexible

The program can be started and completed at anytime - there is no fixed entry date. This flexibility means you can complete the program at your own pace. The program is designed to be completed within 10 months with four core courses, a seminar, data analysis project, and practicum.

Experiential

The program features plenty of options for developing real-world leadership experience, including a one-month practicum and mentorship. As a student, you'll be assigned an experienced mentor who will guide you through the program. During the practicum, you'll help an institution or organization solve a problem or strategy.

Transformative

The program is designed to make you a transformative leader who grasps the current issues and challenges facing the field of international higher education. We build your knowledge in core areas of diversity, equity, and inclusion, social justice, critical pedagogy, global and intercultural communication, virtual exchange, and more.

Program Highlights and Learning

Outcomes

  • Learn how to lead internationalization or global learning initiatives in higher education through insights from expert faculty.
  • Prepare to become a Director, Senior International Officer or leader in international higher education.
  • Customize your learning journey with a choice of electives, data analysis project topic, and practicum.
  • Learn at your own pace, while working, with the flexibility to adjust your schedule according to your needs. Complete the program in 10 months. You can also complete the program in a longer timeframe.
  • Grasp and master the latest thinking and theories in the international higher education field, from current trends and issues to social justice practices.
  • Network with your peers, faculty and mentor, and receive dedicated mentoring.

Who is it for?

Are you an experienced international educator preparing to step into a leadership role? Or have you recently become a SIO or Director and want to build momentum while making an impact with your broader responsibilities? If these are the opportunities you foresee in your current or future responsibilities, then the Certificate in International Higher Education is the right fit for you. The program is also suitable for those with experience in other fields who are looking to transition into the international higher education field, and for those who are earlier in their career and who desire a "leg up" in their professional growth.

Program eligibility criteria include:

  • A minimum of 3-5 years of related work experience
  • International or intercultural experience, preferably in a higher education setting

For full details on program eligibility and fit, download our brochure or schedule a time to talk with an advisor.

Certificate

Earn a certificate upon successful completion of the program - hosted on your own Hyperstack Credential Cloud server for digital security. Alumni of the program get automatic lifetime membership to GlobalEd and networking opportunities.

Note: After successful completion of the program, your verified digital certificate will be emailed to you in the name you used when registering for the program. All certificate images are for illustrative purposes only and may be subject to change at the discretion of GlobalEd.

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Application Details

We have a flexible open enrollment - apply and start the program at anytime.

Program Fee:

$1825 for Non-members

$1600 for GlobalEd Members

To inquire about GlobalEd membership, visit here.

To apply, a brief application is required with a 200-word statement of interest.

Scholarships

Merit and financial need scholarships are available. Apply for a scholarship below. We will notify you of the outcome.

Connect with Us for an Advising Session


Schedule a 1:1 to get a deeper understanding on why the Certificate Program is the right fit for you.

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Join our Launch Event

Feb. 6, 2024
12 pm Eastern