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 per course
(3 courses in Program)
Effort
3 to 4 hours per week
Subject
Education & Teacher Training
Level
Intermediate
About this Professional Certificate
The Leadership and Management in Education Professional Certificate program will develop your skills in leading, supporting, and positively transforming learning organisations.
You will acquire skills in:
- leadership techniques
- coaching
- communication
- change management
- conflict resolution, and
- stakeholder engagement
You will learn what high-quality leadership looks like in multiple industry contexts, review current research in educational leadership, and apply your new skills in the workplace. You will craft an organisational vision and develop a personal action plan to implement now, and in the future.
Each course in the program supports practical application of an evidence-based theoretical framework. The coursework is driven by ground-breaking research teamed with leadership and management capacity building.
The program has been developed by Professor John Fischetti and Dr Scott Imig, with over 50 years of experience between them in improving the preparation of educators and the quality of teaching and learning in classrooms around the world.
The University of Newcastle has one of the largest schools of education in Australia, and rated in the Top 150 universities for Education in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2020.
This course certificate offers 36 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.
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.
Job Outlook
This program will prepare you for advancing your career as a head teacher, assistant or deputy principal, principal, organisational leader, or in policy and/or advisory roles in educational boards or governance.
What you'll learn
- Develop a personal leadership philosophy and plan
- Analyse the leadership practices and philosophies of current and former organisational leaders
- Identify methods to energise your staff towards the creation of efficient and effective organisations
- Develop coaching capacities to improve your ability to lead your team
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 degree
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.