MBA with Specialisation in Educational Leadership

The MBA with Specialisation in Educational Leadership is a flexible and accessible postgraduate programme designed to equip professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to lead and manage educational institutions effectively. It integrates core business administration principles with specialised training in educational leadership, policy development, strategic planning, and organisational management. Ideal for educators, administrators, and aspiring leaders in the education sector, the programme prepares graduates to drive innovation, improve institutional performance, and respond to the evolving challenges of modern education systems.

Historically, access to MBA programmes has been limited by high costs and the constraints of traditional classroom-based learning. In response to the increasing demand for affordable and flexible education management programmes across the Commonwealth, the Commonwealth of Learning (COL) developed this specialised MBA to promote leadership excellence in education. Delivered through an Open and Distance Learning (ODL) model, the programme removes barriers such as time, location, and cost, allowing working professionals to pursue higher education without interrupting their careers. COL collaborated with a consortium of partner institutions to ensure that the programme maintains high academic standards, contextual relevance, and global recognition—empowering graduates to make meaningful contributions to educational reform and institutional development.

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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) and a good mastery of English is required.

 

 

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Programme Specific Requirements:

A Bachelor’s degree in any field
Credit in English at Ordinary level (O- Level) or General Paper at A- Level

Intake
  • February
  • August

Scholarships
  • Scholarship for Open university of Mauritius Toppers after graduation

Duration

 Minimum: 2 years Maximum: 4 years
Year 1

Year 1 Semester 1

  • Operations Management
  • Marketing Management
  • Enterprise Information Systems & Digital Strategy
  • Economic Environment of Business

 

Year 1 Semester 2

  • New Public Management & Governance 
  • Management in Organisations 
  • People and Talent Management (Elective)
  • Data Analysis for Decision Making (Elective)
  • Accounting Issues & Financial Management for Business (Elective)

 

    Year 2

    Year 2 Semester 1

    • Educational Administration and Management
    • Educational Leadership
    • Research Methods
    • Electronic Commerce and Business Strategies (Elective) 
    • Project Management (Elective)
    • Managerial Economics (Elective)
    • Policy Analysis and Implementation (Elective)
    • Business for Sustainable Development (Elective)

     

    Year 2 Semester 2

    • Dissertation
    • Contemporary Administrative Systems (Elective)
    • Disaster Management (Elective)
    • Corporate Finance (Elective)
    • International Marketing (Elective)
    • Business Ethics (Elective)
    Payment Facilities
    Instalments Facilities upon request
    Number of Modules
    15 (6 credits per module)
    Fee Structure

    Mauritian

    Total: Rs 130,875

    SADC

    Total:

     US$ 4,365

    International (Non-SADC)

    Total: US$ 6,845

     

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