Educational Leadership, School District Business Leader, MSEd Programs

Manage Schools for Success and Sustainability

Online, flexible MSEd programs designed around your schedule

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Designed for educators and senior school staff seeking an administrative role in schools, our School District Business Leader MSEd and School District Business Leader MSEd programs are designed to work around your schedule. These focused, online programs prepare students to take on a management role to create and sustain financial and operational functions within a school district.


We work in partnership with the Putnam Northern Westchester BOCES Center for Educational Leadership to provide in-depth education. Build a career in education and become trained and knowledgeable about administration in schools. Program includes a 600-hour internship, aimed at preparing you for the New York State Certification Exam for School District Business Leaders. Our MSEd program includes 36 credit hours with an MSEd degree upon completion.


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. With this degree, you will be ready to be an innovative and impactful leader in a modern school setting.

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$95,310
average annual salary for school principals (one of the roles you would be qualified for upon completion of this degree and certification) —US Bureau of Labor Statistics
98%
of Pace University School of Education masters graduates are working or pursuing advanced degrees in their chosen field.
Top 9%
of private US colleges that provide the best return on tuition investment -PayScale.com

Take on a new leadership role in your school district

Our MSEd programs offer you:

  • flexibility of timing, as well as location; you can take courses from your living room or your desk
  • preparation for the New York state certification exam for school district business leaders
  • a 600-hour internship, which will bring together learning and on-the-job training

Join a Network of Talented and Dedicated Educators

As one of the alumni of a leadership program in the Pace School of Education, you will join a network of teachers and administrators who work throughout the world. Schools and educational employers include:

  • Academy of Language and Technology
  • Archdiocese of New York
  • Architecture Engineering & Construction Industries High School
  • Ardsley School District
  • Ascend Charter School
  • Brewster Central & Carmel Central School Districts
  • Briarcliff Manor & Croton School Districts
  • Brookfield Public Schools
  • Brooklyn Friends School
  • Byram Hills High School
  • Child Development Center- Jewish Board Foundation
  • Department of Education
  • Philadelphia School District
  • Putnam Northern Westchester BOCES
  • Ramapo High School
  • Stamford Public Schools
  • Storefront Academy Charter School
  • The Bronx High School of Science
  • West Hempstead High School
  • Xavier High School
  • Yorktown Central School District
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I wanted to take on a greater role in inspiring future educators

– Christina Fonte '21
Pace University

About School of Education

For over 50 years, Pace University’s School of Education has prepared students to meet the requirements for teaching certification and to be agents of change committed to student success and lifelong learning. At Pace University School of Education, students receive the tools they need to be
successful educators from faculty who are nationally and internationally renowned for active engagement in progressive research activities. 

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