Master of Educational Leadership
Education studies
A course by
University of Waikato
The Master of Educational Leadership prepares graduates to enhance educational programmes and drive positive change as educational leaders. Develop critical research, innovation, and leadership capabilities to support advancement in a variety of educational contexts.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
Available in 2 locations
It will take a total of 2 years
Core skills this course teaches
Apply advanced knowledge of educational leadership
Critically evaluate and apply advanced theories and practices of educational leadership in diverse educational contexts.
Support change and innovation in education
Lead, design, and implement initiatives that foster organisational improvement and innovation within educational settings.
Engage in and contribute to educational research
Conduct ethical, research-based inquiry to inform and enhance educational practice and policy.
What You're Signing Up For
This master's degree equips aspiring and practising educational leaders with advanced knowledge and skills in educational leadership, organizational change and development, research methodologies, and critical reflection. The programme emphasizes supporting change, innovation, and improvement within educational settings while deepening the understanding of educational theory and research. Students choose a combination of core, research, and option papers tailored to their interests. The programme may be completed full-time over two years or part-time over four years.
Course Content
- EDLED501 Educational Leadership: Concepts, Theory and Practice
- EDLED502 Educational Leadership: Organisational Change and Development
- Option papers: EDLED503 Coaching and Mentoring, EDLED504 Inquiry in Organisations and Communities, EDLED505 Leading for Social Change, MAOED523 Māori Educational Policies
- Research Methods papers: EDUCA557 Theory, Ethics and Methods; EDUCA500 Culturally Responsive Methodologies; MAOED500 Kaupapa Māori Research
- Research component: EDUCA591 Research-based Inquiry; EDUCA592 Dissertation; EDUCA593/594 Education Thesis
- Critical examination of leadership beliefs and experience
- Organisational development and culture in educational settings
- Professional communities and educational improvement
- Development and strategic responses to educational policies, including Māori educational policy
What you need to know first
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Education
Leadership
Training and Development
Future employment opportunities might be
School principal
Educational manager
Policy adviser