Program Introduction

The Education Management program at EU’s School of Education & Psychology aims to cultivate data-driven educational leaders and policy innovators through a blend of educational policy analysis, organizational behavior, and educational technology integration. Emphasizing policy formulation, educational data analytics, and institutional strategic planning, the curriculum equips students with foundational education management skills and cross-context practical capabilities. Practical platforms such as industry partnerships, educational institution fieldwork, and global case analysis further empower students to become professionals with both managerial expertise and creative vision. Explore Our Programs 1. Undergraduate Program (BEM) Duration: 4-year full-time Core Courses: Educational Policy & Regulations (Federal & State Levels) Educational Institution Operations & Financial Management Educational Data Analytics & Visualization (Tableau/Power BI) Educational Leadership & Team Management Educational Technology Integration & Application Features: Practice-Oriented: Optimize resource allocation through “Educational Institution Practicum Projects” with Washington State public schools. Tech Integration: Mandatory educational technology courses using learning management systems (LMS) to analyze student performance data. Cross-Institutional Collaboration: Jointly design educational equity projects with community colleges and non-profit education organizations. 2. Master’s Programs MA (Education Management Concentration) Duration: 1-2 years (full-time/part-time) Tracks: Educational Policy Evaluation, Educational Institution Digital Transformation, Educational Equity Strategies, International Education Comparison Highlights: Global Case Competitions: Jointly organized with Harvard University and Vanderbilt University. Industry Mentorship: Pairing with executives from K12 Inc., the American Association of School Administrators (AASA), and other top firms. MS in Education Management (Non-STEM) Duration: 12 months Skills: Educational program evaluation, educational budgeting, institutional compliance management, educational technology procurement decisions Partners: Washington State Department of Education, AASA, Gartner Education, offering practical projects and state educational administration certification support. 3. Doctoral Program (Ph.D. in Education Management) Duration: 4-6 years Research Areas: Educational policy effectiveness analysis, institutional governance models, neuroscience & educational decision-making, educational data science Strengths: Cutting-Edge Research: Collaborating with Stanford University and UCLA on interdisciplinary projects focused on educational equity and digital resource allocation. Academic Resources: Hosting “Future of Education Management” seminars with Educational Policy Analysis journal editors and Department of Education officials. Spotlight on Centers 1. Education Policy Analysis & Evaluation Center (EPAEC) Mission: Provide decision-making support for governments and non-profits through empirical research on educational policy impacts. Achievements: Publishing the Washington State Charter School Policy Evaluation Report, adopted by the State Board of Education for policy adjustments. Developing an “Educational Program Cost-Benefit Analysis Tool” with the U.S. Department of Education. 2. Educational Technology Application & Innovation Center (ETAIC) Focus: Digital transformation of educational institutions, evaluation of smart educational tools, educational data privacy protection. Activities: Partnering with Google for Education to launch a “Teacher Work Efficiency Analysis Platform” that enhances teaching management effectiveness. Hosting the Global EdTech Expo to showcase AI teaching assistants, adaptive learning systems, and other cutting-edge tools. 3. Educational Leadership Development Center (ELDC) Key Initiatives: Principal Leadership Training Program: Designing strategic planning courses for public school administrators, certified by AASA. Educational Startup Incubator: Supporting faculty and students to launch EdTech startups in personalized learning and teacher training. Additional Features Educational Competition Support: Funding and mentorship for students participating in National Education Management Innovation Contests and Educational Data Analysis Challenges. Dual Degrees: Collaborations with the School of Psychology and School of Public Policy for “Education Management + Educational Psychology” and “Education Policy + Public Administration” programs. Internship Guarantee: 100% of undergraduate students secure at least one industry internship, with partners in public schools, education non-profits, and EdTech enterprises. Join EU’s School of Education & Psychology and lead the future of education management!