Master of Education (Management and Leadership)

At the conclusion of the designated degree, students should be able to:

• understand approaches to leadership and management
• understand the basic concepts in administration and management
• understand models and theories in the field
• understand organisational behaviour
• understand the change processes and their impact upon organisations
• familiarise themselves with a range of management issues and their relationship to other developments in education, the economy and society
• develop skills in the analysis of policy developments and factors affecting the implementation of management policies
• understand theories and models of evaluation
• develop skills in written and oral communication
• develop a range of research skills related to the use of key information technologies
• develop a variety of academic writing skills

Masters Program (Master of Education (Management and Leadership))

The Master of Education (Management and Leadership) program requires a year (2 semesters) of full-time study (or 2 years/4 semesters of part-time study).

Students are required to choose 8 subjects in total,

• including 3 core units from the Core Units list below, and
• 3 elective units from the Elective Units list below, and
• two additional units of study from outside the program, but within the Faculty of Education and Social Work OR two additional units from the elective list below

Graduate Diploma Program (Graduate Diploma in Educational Studies (Management and Leadership))

(Please note that this program DOES NOT lead to a professional teaching qualification).

Students who are not eligible for entry into the Master of Education program, or who may wish to undertake a shorter period of study, may be able to enrol in the Graduate Diploma program.

Students are required to choose 6 subjects in total,

• including 3 core units from the Core Units list below, and
• 3 elective units from the Elective Units list below

Graduate Certificate Program (Graduate Certificate in Educational Studies (Management and Leadership))

(Please note that this program DOES NOT lead to a professional teaching qualification).

Students who are not eligible for entry into the Master of Education program or Graduate Diploma program, or who may wish to undertake a shorter period of study, may be able to enrol in the Graduate Certificate program.

Students are required to choose 4 subjects in total,

• including 3 core units from the Core Units list below, and
• 1 elective units from the Elective Units list below

Core Units of Study in Management and Leadership

• EDPA5001 - Organisational Theory Management & Administration
• EDPA5011 - Organisational culture and change
• EDPA5013 - Evaluation of Education Training Programs
• EDPA6015 - Management and leadership

Elective Units in Management and Leadership

• EDPA6016 - Organisations as learning communities
• EDPA6017 - School-based management and effective schools
• EDPA6018 - Social policy process
• EDPA6019 - Special project in management and HRD (Not on offer in 2007)
• EDPA6020 - Political economy of education

For a complete list of postgraduate units of study available within the Faculty of Education and Social Work, including many units cross listed from other programs that may be counted as electives, please consult the Postgraduate Handbook.

If you've got a question about this degree program, please ask it via this form or contact Dr Kevin Laws or Dr George Odhiambo.

Teaching staff in this program include:

• Dr Kevin Laws
• Dr George Odhiambo

The Master of Education (Management and Leadership), combined with a record of excellence, equips graduates to proceed into higher research degrees. A number of pathways into higher research are available within the Faculty through Masters and Doctoral studies.

To apply for the Master of Education (Management and Leadership), you should hold an undergraduate degree from a recognised tertiary institution. Demonstrated experience in the field is also an advantage.

Local Students

Local 2008 fees are AUD$1,470 per unit of study.

Assistance with local fee payments may be available via the Australian Government. Please visit the website http://www.goingtouni.gov.au/ for more information.

International Students

International 2008 fees for the Masters program are AUD$19,440 p.a. (for a year of full time study - 48 credit points or equivalent). Fees are reduced proportionally for students undertaking the Gradate Diploma or Graduate Certificate.
Comprehensive information about international fees is available from the International Office.

Additional information for International applications is also available from this website.

The University’s tuition fees are reviewed annually and may be varied during the period of study. The exact tuition fee for your course may depend on the specific units of study in which you enrol.