The distance education Master Degree is a great opportunity to move from teacher to professor or school administrator. School administrators must manage many important educational resources.

They must ensure that physical facilities are well-maintained with proper upkeep, landscaping and security. Staff must be well-equipped with the best supplies available.

Staffing requirements are continually changing. Some professors will be up for tenure. Visiting professors may be leaving. In order to save costs, more educational facilities are turning to contractor or adjunct faculty for
temporary classes that might not be continued or are not core to the
institution's mission. There are events and conferences to plan. Which
professors will be best for each need? Hiring decisions are important in
order to cover curriculum needs. Review of teaching methods will also be an important task.

How will the professors fit into the future mission of the school? How will
the school improve itself with the latest technology? What are different
department requirements? Should the school concentrate valuable resources in a new emerging discipline?

Extracurricular activities - music, dance, art, sports and social events -
must also be part of a traditional school environment. The school
administrator must establish the best procedures for accomplishing targeted goals.