Master of Education (Educational Management)

Course 960MB (2010)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2010.

Year and Campus:	2010 - Parkville
Fees Information:	Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Level:	Graduate/Postgraduate
Duration & Credit Points:	150 credit points taken over 18 months full time. This course is available as full or part time.

Coordinator

Dr Lawrie Drysdale

Contact

Education Student Centre

Level 2 Alice Hoy Building

Course Overview:	The Master of Education (Educational Management) is an 18 month course designed to prepare leaders in educational organisations to work in an international environment in the twenty-first century. The program is designed to fill a need for a specialist qualification 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 in other fields. The course aims to provide a blend of practical knowledge, conceptual frameworks and state-of-the-art research, and distinguishes itself from other Australian educational management courses by emphasising a global perspective.
Objectives:	Students who have completed the Master of Education (Educational Management) should be able to: demonstrate an advanced knowledge and understanding of current management issues and challenges in relation to education; demonstrate an in-depth knowledge and understanding of various conceptual frameworks and theoretical perspectives presented in the course; demonstrate an understanding and application of the latest research findings in the aspects of Educational Management studied; demonstrate the capacity to understand and analyze advanced case studies of significant problems and issues experienced at senior levels in educational settings; demonstrate a global perspective in tackling management issues in education; demonstrate an appreciation of professional responsibilities and ethical principles associated with leading educational organizations.
Course Structure & Available Subjects:	Students are required to undertake 150 points of study, consisting of a core subject of 25 points, 50 points of masters-level coursework and a thesis of 20,000 words with a methodology component (75 points). This is a coursework-classified course. Graduates are eligible to apply for entry to the Doctor of Education program provided they meet the entry requirements. Admission to the PhD course is not normally granted, however special application can be made. Selection for the PhD course is administered through the School of Graduate Research.
Subject Options:	Core Subject Subject Study Period Commencement: Credit Points: EDUC90344 Foundations of Educational Leadership March 25 Elective subjects Subject Study Period Commencement: Credit Points: 481-803 Creating the Learning Organisation Not offered in 2010 25 EDUC90180 Human Resource Management in Education July 25 EDUC90148 Project in School Leadership July 25 EDUC90144 Leadership March 25 EDUC90141 Marketing in Education March 25 EDUC90139 Leading a Learning Community January, September 12.50 EDUC90138 Assessment & Develop. of Administrators June 25 EDUC90137 Personal and Interpersonal Processes January, Semester 1, Semester 2 12.50 EDUC90345 Leading Educational Transformation July 25 EDUC90126 School Effectiveness and Improvement January 12.50 EDUC90343 Professional Practice for School Change February 12.50 EDUC90522 Understanding H.R.M:People Leadership January, March 12.50 EDUC90140 Curriculum Leadership and Management July 12.50 EDUC90163 Education Policy: International Study Semester 2 25 EDUC90146 Education Policy in Australia March 25 EDUC90150 Education Policy: Negotiated Project Semester 1, Semester 2 25 Plus Thesis code will depend on whether you are studying full time or part time Subject Study Period Commencement: Credit Points: EDUC90322 Minor Thesis - Education CW (RM) Semester 1, Semester 2 25 EDUC90354 Minor Thesis - Education (CW) Semester 1, Semester 2 50 EDUC90353 Minor Thesis - Education (CW) Semester 1, Semester 2 25
Entry Requirements:	An applicant may be eligible for entry into the Master of Education (Educational Management), Stream 150A if the applicant has: an appropriate undergraduate degree and an appropriate fourth-year level education qualification, or equivalent; or an appropriate four-year education degree, or equivalent, or an appropriate undergraduate degree and either a record of research and/or publication equivalent to year four in education or at least two years of documented relevant professional experience. Applicants are required to submit a thesis proposal signed by their proposed supervisor and the Associate Dean (Research and Research Training) with their application.
Core Participation Requirements:	Attendance at all classes (tutorial/seminars/practical classes/lectures/labs) is obligatory. Failure to attend 80% of classes will normally result in failure in the subject.
Graduate Attributes:	Not available
Links to further information:	www.education.unimelb.edu.au

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