The Master of Education (Educational Management) is designed to develop your leadership skills and equip you for the 21st century.

The course integrates practical knowledge, conceptual frameworks and state-of-the-art research, with a global perspective. It is structured to meet the needs of educators working in early childhood settings, primary and secondary schools in government and non-government sectors, as well as VET and tertiary sectors, and workplace training contexts.

With a strong leadership and management focus, the Master of Education (Educational Management) is a specialist qualification for those seeking advancement into senior positions.

Master of Education (Educational Management)

• the chance to connect with local and global networks of like-minded educators

• opportunities to participate in seminars with leading scholars and practitioners.

Pathways

• After completing one of these courses, you may be eligible to progress onto a range of research higher degree programs. For details visit: education.unimelb.edu.au/research

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Master of Education (Educational Management) Master of Education (Educational Management) Research

Duration 100 points*1 year full-time 2 years part-time

150 points*18 months full-time 3 years part-time

18 months full-time3 years part-time

Content 50 points of two core subjects50 points of elective subjects.

50 points of two core subjects 100 points of elective subjects.

25 points of core subjects plus a 20,000 word thesis** and a research methodology component.

Minimum entry requirements

• 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.

All students must meet English language requirements.

*Prospective students are invited to contact one of the below course coordinators to discuss 100 point and 150 point entry requirements and options: Associate Professor Lawrie Drysdale: drysdale@unimelb.edu.au Associate Professor David Gurr: d.gurr@unimelb.edu.au

**Research students must maintain a grade average of at least 75% in all coursework to progress to thesis.

Applicants with a degree in an area other than education who work in a related profession are encouraged to apply.

Delivery mode Most subjects are delivered by on-campus lectures and tutorials. Some are offered in intensive modes, including weekend workshops and during school holidays.

Outcomes

These courses will give you:

• a better understanding of current issues and challenges in education leadership and management, including curriculum reform

• a national and global perspective on education leadership and management

• cognitive, technical and creative skills to generate and evaluate complex ideas, concepts and models related to leadership and management issues in educational settings

• subject flexibility so you can tailor your study program