Postgraduate UND-ELM-MAS-2023
Master of Education (Leadership & Management)
Deep dive into educational theory and practice for leaders
This comprehensive postgraduate degree prepares you for senior management roles in the education system. Study strategic management, curriculum planning, and pastoral care. Strive to become the ethical leader who manages with strength and compassion.
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Australian Higher Education Loan Program (HELP)
Total subjects
8
Price
From
$23,443
Study method
100% Online
Assessments
100% online
Credit available
Yes
Applications Close
- 05 Feb 23
- 09 Jul 23
The University of Notre Dame Australia is committed to delivering an excellent student experience, alongside a high standard of teaching, research, and training. As a leader in ethical education, Notre Dame aims to develop students’ critical reasoning and their ability to make ethical decisions—crucial skills to progressing their careers and leading purposeful lives. At Notre Dame, students navigate their future with an ethical education online.
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Degree structure
Core subjects
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Degree details
Upon successful completion of the Master of Education (Leadership and Management) graduates will be able to:
1.Critically apply and reflect on advanced knowledge of specialised educational theory and practices that includes the understanding of recent developments in educational leadership and management.
2. Demonstrate highly developed cognitive, technical and creative skills with initiative, a high level of personal autonomy and accountability to generate understanding of complex educational issues in educational leadership and management.
3.Evaluate and apply knowledge of research principles and methods to educational leadership and management within school contexts.
4.Demonstrate highly developed communication and technical skills to implement, justify and interpret leadership and management models and practices, decision-making, industrial relations, the law, organisational culture, reflective practice, and responses to critical issues within educational contexts
5.Plan, execute and reflect critically on a substantial research based project and/or piece of scholarship on critical issues in educational management practices within school settings.
Professional recognition
There are no professional accreditation requirements applicable to this Program.
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University Admission Requirements
To be eligible for admission to The University of Notre Dame Australia, all applicants must meet the University’s minimum requirements for admission. The requirements for admission are detailed in the University’s Policy: Admissions.
Specific Program Requirements for Admission
To be eligible for admission to the Master of Education (Leadership and Management) applicants must also meet the following specific requirements:
Hold a Bachelor-level qualification in an Education or related field and at least three years relevant professional experience;
OR
Hold a Bachelor-level qualification in any field and a postgraduate qualification in an Education or related field and at least three years relevant professional experience
Applications for Advanced Standing and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) will be considered and reviewed on a case by case basis by UNDA's Student Administration.
The Master of Education (Leadership and Management) is designed to introduce students to advanced knowledge of specialised educational theory and practice that includes the understanding of recent developments in educational leadership and management. Students are challenged to demonstrate highly developed cognitive, technical and creative skills and a high level of personal autonomy and accountability to generate understanding of complex educational issues in educational leadership and management. Students are expected to evaluate and apply knowledge of research principles and methods to educational leadership and management within school settings and plan, execute and reflect critically on a substantial research-based project and/or piece of scholarship on critical issues in educational leadership and management practices within school settings.
Recommended Study Pattern
To be eligible for the award of Master of Education (Leadership and Management) students must complete a minimum of 200 Units of Credit chosen from:
- 2 Compulsory Courses
- 5 Specialisation Courses in Leadership and Management
- 1 Elective Course
Award Requirements
Successful completion of all 8 courses that comprise the Master of Education (Leadership & Management) as outlined in recommended Study Pattern.
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