Master of Leadership and Management in Education

The increasing demand for highly qualified and professionally competent leaders, managers and educators has become an important feature of modern education systems worldwide. It is a period of rapid change, where most education systems are in a process of decentralisation and devolution, seeking continuous improvement of the organisations. These trends require educational leaders and managers to take many new roles, necessitating the development of different leadership styles and skills. Increasingly, in-service and professional education opportunities are required to achieve the competencies in facing these new challenges.

The Master of Leadership and Management in Education (MLMEd) program was developed by the University of Newcastle to meet the growing demand for professional development of the practising and prospective leaders, managers, other executives and educators, for the 21st Century. The program is geared towards improving the knowledge and understanding of the participants, by relating theory and best practices to their own contexts and situations, thus enabling them to develop the skills and competencies necessary to refine and improve practice.

The Master of Leadership and Management in Education at the University of Newcastle is a cutting edge, practically oriented, highly relevant master's degree program for education and training of leaders and managers. The MLMEd has attracted students from all Australian states and territories, and 34 countries. The program has been sought out by students who had the option to study anywhere in the world. The program has been completed, not only by teachers and school executives, but also by senior nurses, nursing managers, military personnel, and business managers.

Almost all graduates from the Master of Leadership and Management in Education were able to advance their careers and secure promotional positions. Most teachers have ended up as Head-teachers, Assistant and Deputy Principals and Principals. One graduate has become the CEO of an Educational System. In Australia, career advancement opportunities exist in the public, Catholic and private sector schools. Similar opportunities exist in overseas countries.

Candidates will normally hold a Bachelor Degree of the University of Newcastle or any other recognised tertiary institution. It is assumed that applicants also have the equivalent of two years of relevant workplace experience.

Application for on campus study is via www.uac.edu.au/postgraduate

Application for Distance Learning is via www.gradschool.com.au/enquiries

Two years of working experience.

Applicants who do not satisfy the requirements for direct entry to the award may enter via the completion of the Graduate Certificate in Educational Studies.

Completed Graduate Certificate in Educational Studies in the specialisation of Leadership and Management.

Other relevant qualifications may seek credit of up to 40 units.

The Faculty of Education and Arts accepts the responsibility for providing reasonable accommodations for international students, in liaison with the International Development Services unit support team, which offers practical assistance and advice to international students.

All new International Students will be provided with an Orientation of the Faculty of Education and Arts and the University at the commencement of each semester.

There is a designated International Students Liaison Officer in all Schools within the Faculty of Education and Arts. This Officer is available to International Students as a representative and also to seek guidance and advice from.

The Faculty of Education and Arts accepts responsibility for providing reasonable accommodations for students with special needs, in liaison with the Student Support Unit, which offers practical assistance and advice to students with a disability or chronic illness.

To qualify for the Master of Leadership and Management in Education program students must complete 80 units, including the prescribed course Leadership and Strategic Management and not less than three Group A courses.

The remaining 40 units may be chosen from Group A or Group B courses, or from the research strand, or other electives at the graduate level with the approval of Faculty Board.