School District Business Leader, MSEd

Lead The Next Generation

• $172,700 is the average annual salary of school business administrative personnel (Source: NYSED.gov)
• Many of our program graduates serve as assistant superintendent for business in school districts across the state
• Other popular roles our graduates serve in include director of human resources and director of technology

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This 36-credit program leads to a master’s degree in educational leadership, specializing in school district business leadership. It consists of a five-semester program (two academic years and a summer session) and includes a 600-hour internship (six credits of the program). Upon successfully completing the program, and passing the required New York State Certification Examination for School District Business Leader, you will earn your New York State certification.

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This program was developed by the School of Education faculty at Pace University and is offered in partnership with the Putnam/Northern Westchester BOCES Center for Educational Leadership. It requires active involvement and provides ongoing feedback to support student learning and skill development. There are multiple opportunities for group interaction, and you will be part of an online learning community who share similar interests and career goals.

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The role of a school district business leader is becoming increasingly important in a new era of unprecedented public scrutiny and calls for accountability in the management of our schools and the resources to educate our youth. This program leads to the New York State certification as a School District Business Leader. Career possibilities include roles in certificated positions such as assistant superintendent for business and operations.

Our graduates are employed in school districts in more than 20 counties across New York State.