Certificate of Advanced Study: School District Business Leader

These graduate programs and courses are offered by the Long Island, New York campus of Hofstra University.

Recently approved by the New York State Education Department, this program is designed for educators who are preparing for positions as public school district business leaders (deputy superintendent of schools for business, associate superintendent of schools for business, assistant superintendent of schools for business, and any other person having professional responsibility for the business operation of the school district). The program offers two options. The first is a 38-credit program for applicants who have not completed an approved administrative certification program. The second, a 15-credit program, is for applicants who currently hold administrative certification as school district leader. The Certificate of Advanced Studies qualifies students for the New York State School District Business Leader (SDBL) certification. The goal of the program is to prepare flexible, visionary and reflective leaders with the skills necessary to create and sustain financial and operational functions within a school district that will support and enhance the quality of learning for all students.