Why this course
Master of Education (Educational Leadership & Management) helps students gain a strong foundation in educational management, education theory and research, culminating in a project paper at the end of the course. The course structure is ideal for those who want to develop specialised knowledge and skills in educational leadership, research and other areas related to education leadership and management.
The programme allows you to evaluate alternative policies and practices, understand theories and models of evaluation and develop research skills related to the use of key information technologies and academic writing.
- Academic staff with comprehensive industrial experience
- Flexible learning environment
- Well-structured and value-embedded curriculum structure with extended hours of lecturer-student contact and guidance
Course information
Entry Requirements
Programme Entry Requirements
You must meet the following requirements in order to be considered for entry to the UNITAR Master’s Programme:
- i. A bachelor’s Degree (Level 6, MQF) with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 or its equivalent as accepted by UNITAR Senate; OR
- ii. A bachelor’s degree or equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 and not meeting a CGPA of 2.50, can be accepted subject to a minimum of five (5) years working experience in education
Candidates without a qualification in the related fields or working experience in the relevant fields must undergo appropriate prerequisite courses determined by the HEP and meet the minimum CGPA based on (i) to (ii).
Language Requirements
International students
- Minimum score of 5.0 for IELTS OR
- Minimum score of 40 for TOEFL iBT OR its equivalent
Course Structure
Modules
- Semester 1
- Management of School Discipline
- Educational Research Methodology
- Psychology of Learning and Instruction
- Philosophical Ideas in Education
- Semester 2
- Education and the Law
- Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment in Education
- Issues and Trends in Education
- Effective School Leadership
- Semester 3
- Project Paper
- Professional Development in Education
Career Prospects
- Principal
- Assistant Principal
- Tutor/Lecturer
- Learning Centre Operator
- Instructional Co-ordinator
- Education Administrator
- Registrar
- Researcher
Programme Learning Outcome
The Programme Learning Outcomes (PLO) of this programme is to prepare graduates who are able to:
- Management concepts within the appropriate setting.
- Design of the school system to enhance a learning-centred environment.
- The Malaysian Constitution pertaining to policies and regulations.
- Planning and implementation of a financial plan, accounting, reporting.
- Methods to handle issues including theories in shaping behaviour.
