Master ofLeadership and Management in Education
The Master of Leadership and Management in Education you will develop a higher level of educational practice to improve the lives and learning of all students.
Fast facts
Starts 8 March, 2023
Duration
4 weeks
Effort
3 to 4 hours per week
Cost
FREE - Optional upgrade available
Subject
Education & Teacher Training
Level
Intermediate
About this course
What kind of leader are you? Are you equipped to transform your learning organisation into the place you know it can be? In this course, we investigate leadership styles, best practices and philosophies that challenge you to develop your leadership capacity.
You will be guided in evaluating your leadership strengths and opportunities for growth, and will develop a personal leadership philosophy and vision. Strategic management theory and practice will be introduced and examined in the school context.
This course is aimed at school teachers in leadership roles who are looking to advance their career as a:
- head teacher
- assistant or deputy principal
- principal
- organisational leader
- or in educational policy or advisory roles.
This course certificate offers 12 hours of high-quality professional development for current and aspiring leaders. It may be used by participants to apply in their school systems for professional learning credit.
Developing Your Educational Leadership and Management Vision is part of the Professional Certificate in Leadership and Management in Education.
If you successfully complete the entire verified Professional Certificate, you are eligible to apply for 10 units (one elective course equivalent) for credit into our Master of Leadership and Management in Education. Designed to further advance your skills to become a stronger education leader, and provide you with a diverse range of career opportunities, the Masters program can be completed in one year full-time. Available face-to-face, online or mixed mode (combination of online and face-to-face), you could study from the comfort of your own home and fit study around your lifestyle.
What you'll learn
- Analyse theoretical concepts and best practices relating to leadership
- Articulate insights into strategic management theory and practice
- Evaluate your leadership strengths and identify opportunities for growth
- Develop a personal leadership philosophy and vision
Course syllabus
Week 1: Understanding leadership
- Leadership styles and frameworks
- Evaluating leadership strengths and opportunities
Week 2: What works in school leadership
- Defining an effective educational leader
- Strategic management theory and practice
Week 3: Future trends in leadership
- Current research in leadership
- Growing your leadership capacity
Week 4: ‘Bringing the Good Weather’
- ‘Bringing the Good Weather’ framework for leadership
- Developing a personal leadership philosophy and vision
Meet the instructors
Professor John Fischetti
Professor John Fischetti is the Pro Vice-Chancellor, College of Human and Social Futures at the University of Newcastle, Australia. He promotes learning equity to enable educational success of all children.
Dr Scott Imig
Dr Scott Imig is an Associate Professor in Education at the University of Newcastle, Australia. He is helping educators on both sides of the Pacific to engage in reflective practice and conversations about growth.
Related degrees
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.