Study Leadership, Management or Policy with us
- Programs in Educational Management, School Leadership and Policy
- Themes explored in Educational Management
- Themes explored in School Leadership
- Staff in Educational Management
- Staff in School Leadership
- Who is the program suitable for?
- Career outcomes
Programs in Educational Management, School Leadership and Policy
Download the course brochure to find out how you can specialise in Educational Management.
Please note, handbook entries for these programs are updated in October 2011.
| Program | Part Time | Full Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postgraduate Certificate in Education | 1 year | 6 months | |
| Master of Education (by coursework) | 2 years | 1 year | |
| Master of Education (by coursework and thesis) | 3 years | 18 months | |
| Master of Education (Educational Management) by coursework and thesis | 2 years | 1 year | |
| Master of Education (Educational Management) by coursework and thesis | 3 years | 18 months | |
| Master of Education (Educational Management) by coursework | 2 years | 1 year | |
| Master of Education (Educational Management) by coursework | 3 years | 18 months | |
| Master of Education Policy (International) | 2 years | 1 year | |
| Master of School Leadership* | 2 years | 1 year | |
| Doctor of Education | 6 years | 3 years | |
| PhD | 6 years | 3 years |
*Cohort only.
(NB. The differing lengths of the Masters programs are based on the previous qualifications/work experience of the applicant)
Themes explored in Educational Management
Through this course you will:
- gain a better understanding of current issues and challenges in educational leadership and management, including issues related to curriculum reform
- develop a global as well as a national perspective on educational leadership and management
- have flexibility in your choice of subjects so you can tailor a more individual study program
- be part of local and global networks of like-minded educators
- receive invitations to participate in seminars with outstanding scholars and practitioners
- have access to subjects from international partners in Hong Kong and the USA through the Hong Kong Institute of Education’s (HKIE) International Executive Master of Arts.
Themes explored in School Leadership
*Please note School Leadership is not open for public enrolments in 2012
The program focuses on systematic and sustained change that improves organisational effectiveness and learning outcomes for all students. Developed in collaboration with practitioners, system leaders, policy makers and researchers, this course offers you a program of study, research and dialogue, which explores school leadership in the pursuit of improved educational outcomes.
Staff in Educational Management
You will benefit from contact with academics from within and beyond the University, all of whom are recognised experts in the field of educational leadership and management. They include Dr Lawrie Drysdale, Ms Helen Goode, Dr David Gurr and a team of local and visiting international fellows. Discover more about these experts and their research areas
Who is this program suitable for?
The Master of Education (Educational Management) provides initial preparation and continuing professional development for those who aspire to senior positions or seek further advancement in education and training in the public and private sectors. It is intended to be inclusive of those who work in fields variously described as early childhood, school, vocational, adult, further, higher, tertiary, university and in workplace training and in other fields, although in many of the subjects there is a strong orientation to schools.
The Master of School Leadership is aimed at:
- Current and potential school leaders in primary, post-primary, special education schools across government, Catholic and independent schools.
- Regional and central personnel.
Career Outcomes
Being a management style program, the Master of Education (Educational Management) is suitable for individuals working across a range of educational settings, not just in schools (although there is a strong schools orientation). Completion of the course will facilitate promotion and the ability to move into an academic career through doctoral study.