Our MA graduate program in higher education and student affairs administration (HESA) is the first program of its type in China. It is designed for students who are planning careers as student affairs administrators and other professionals in higher education. Students have up to two years to complete the degree program.

The mission of our HESA program is to prepare student affairs administrators and other professionals in higher education who can work effectively, efficiently, and ethically in a variety of higher education environments.

Our faculty have strong scholarly records and extensive experience in senior and midlevel administrative roles.Overall, our faculty resources include expertise in the areas of student development, organization and administration, teaching and learning, assessment and evaluation, comparative education, economics and finance, enrollment management, institutional research, and policy studies.

By the time our students have successfully completed all coursework and practicum requirements, they will be able to:

• Understand the dynamic roles and functions of higher education and student affairs in higher education.

• Articulate the mission and philosophy of their institutions and their functional areas.

• Work independently and collaboratively with diverse groups of students and faculty to promote their success.

• Design, implement, assess, and evaluate development programs within the context of higher education.

• • Engage in managerial and administrative functions with an ethical and cultural awareness.
• • Manage and develop resources, including program budgets, staff, information technologies, and strategic plans.
• • Solve problems that require effective communication, thoughtful decision making, coping with ambiguity, and managing conflict.
• • Develop a professional identity based on professional values, career goals, group dialogues, and personal reflections
• The HESA program enrolls approximately 12-15 international students per year in the program. We believe that the small size and the diverse background of the class cohorts are conducive to forging positive and powerful relationships among students and faculty, enriching the educational environment, and expanding horizons through international partnerships. Students are also provided with opportunities to do practicum in the functional areas at BNU or in other places to gain the professional experience that enables them to apply theory to practice.

• Applicants should be non-Chinese citizens holding a foreign passport under 50 years old.
• Applicants should be in good health and character and respect Chinese habits and customs, willing to abide by both Chinese Law & regulations and School rule & regulations.
• Applicants for Masters Degrees should hold a qualification which is equivalent (or above) to a Bachelor’s degree from a Chinese university. 
• Since the program is offered in English, a good mastery of English is required for program admission. Foreign students with English as a second language are suggested to verify their English proficiency with relative certificates.
• Work experience in the educational field is preferable but not essential. 

It only take you minutes to apply through CUCAS!

1. Click “Apply Now” button on the right side of the page.

2. Fill in online application form. (About 10 minutes)

3. Upload required documents. (About 5 minutes)

4. Pay the application fee and CUCAS service fee (CUCAS is authorized to collect on the university’s behalf). (About 5 minutes)

5. Click “Submit” button.

Important notice: You need to create a CUCAS account before apply. Account name needs to be a valid email, which will be used to receive CUCAS notice about your application process.

CUCAS Service

CUCAS provides best service in this industry to international students. Apply through CUCAS, you will enjoy:

• Free Online Consulting, response within one working day.

• Free access to Chinese university database, 20,000+ programs in 300+ top Chinese universities are available.

• Free and easy-to-use online application system, only need 20 minutes to complete application.

• Free accommodation booking.

• Free DHL delivery - fast arrival and guarantee to get admission package.

• Mostly get admission letter in 2 weeks.

• Free visa guide, per-departure guide and students handbook.

• Airport pick-up Service.

• Money Transfer Service.

• Chance to find alumni.

 

Learn More>>