Master of Education in Educational Leadership and Management

 

The Master of Education in Educational Leadership and Management  programme further develops the leadership skills of people who are engaged in the management of institutions at the micro, macro and meso levels. The educators, the school heads, the superintendents, the directors of institutions, the administrators among all those involved in educational institutions are agents of change towards school effectiveness and improvement. It aims to assist graduates of different disciplines to pursue a career in education, with a leadership and management focus. All those who are in management positions but without relevant qualifications in educational leadership and management and who aspire to occupy such positions are provided with the vast knowledge in the field to expand their knowledge and bring into their learning their professional experience to have a deeper understanding into the practices of leadership and management.
More specifically, the Master of Education in Educational Leadership and Management programme aims at:

  • Improving understanding of leadership practices in social, cultural, political and policy contexts.
  • Utilising existing and emerging international research-informed knowledge of educational leadership and management.
  • Enabling a deeper understanding of the learner’s organisation and the educational environment.

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Entry Requirements

General Entry Requirements under Direct Entry to Taught Postgraduate Programmes:
Successful completion of an undergraduate degree with

  • at least a Second Class or 50%, whichever is applicable or
  • a GPA not less than 2.5 out of 4 or equivalent, from a recognised Higher Education Institution.
    OR
    an Ordinary Degree or a non-honours degree from a recognized University with at least two years of work experience in the relevant field which demonstrates that a candidate possesses appropriate knowledge and skills at a standard acceptable by the Academic Council.
    OR
    possesses a Bachelor’s degree with an award below a Second-Class degree from a recognised institution and has at least two years of relevant working experience.
    OR
    alternative qualifications acceptable to the Open University of Mauritius.
    Note:
    • Mature candidates will be considered on their own merit. (refer to OU general rules and regulations)

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Programme Specific Requirements:

EITHER (a) A Bachelor’s degree in Education with Honours,
OR (b) A Bachelor’s degree in any field of study, and a PGCE,
OR (c) A Bachelor’s degree in any field of study, plus two years of full-time teaching
experience or five years of part-time teaching experience,
OR (d) A Master’s degree in any field of study,
OR (e) Any other qualifications acceptable to the University.

Intake
  • February
  • August

Scholarships
  • Scholarship for Open university of Mauritius Toppers after graduation

Duration

 Minimum 2 years and Maximum 4 years
Year 1

Year 1 Semester 1

  • Curriculum Development (E)
  • Assessment,Evaluation and Quality Assurance (NE)
  • Qualitative Research Methods in Education (NE)

 

Year 1 Semester 2

  • Professional Development in Education (NE)
  • Comparative Education (E)
  • Quantitative Research Methods in Education (NE)
  • Law in Education (E)

Year 2

Year 2 Semester 1

  • Educational Leadership (E)
  • Managing the School as an Organisation(NE)
  • Dissertation (E)

 

Year 2 Semester 2

  • Educational Administration and Management (E)
  • School Improvement and School Effectiveness (NE)
  • Educational Policy and Planning: Theory and Practice (E)
Payment Facilities
Instalments Facilities upon request
Number of Modules
13 Modules (7.5/10 Credits)
Dissertation (15 Credits)
Fee Structure

Mauritian
Total: Rs 136,000

SADC

Total: US$ 3,900

International (Non-SADC)
Total: US$ 6,000
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