Waterford Institute of Technology

Education - Management in Education

Description
The MA in Management in Education Level 9 (90 credits) programme is delivered in part-time mode on Saturdays and will be delivered in the following three centres in 2019/20:
•Athlone Institute of Technology
•Waterford Institute of Technology
•The Hatch Lab, Gorey

The MA in Management in Education is a practical programme for education professionals to develop their knowledge, skills and competencies in educational leadership and management. The programme aims to develop participants' self-confidence and self-efficacy as educational leaders and managers. It meets the continuing professional development (CPD) needs of aspiring educational leaders and reflects best practice in educational leadership. By connecting theory to practice, participants are encouraged to actively engage and work with fellow professionals in order to enhance their learning experience.

The MA in Management in Education is a part-time, flexible programme, delivered in blended mode, and designed to meet the needs of busy education professionals. The programme is ideal for those seeking a career in educational leadership and management as it offers a range of modules to develop participants' knowledge and practical skills for effective educational leadership and management.

A range of elective modules are offered each year, from which participants may select modules to suit their own CPD needs towards completion of the Masters programme.

Entry requirements

•An Honours Degree or equivalent

•Three years' postgraduate experience

•Applicants whose first language is not English must submit evidence of competency in English, please see WIT's English Language Requirements for details.

•Applicants must have access to an educational organisation where research may be carried out

Duration

2.5 years blended.

Number of credits

Careers or further progression

Progression and Career Opportunities
On successful completion of the Masters in Management in Education, graduates may progress to doctoral studies at WIT or another Higher Education Institution subject to meeting the specific entry criteria.

Further enquiries

Course Leader
Dr. Anne Graham Cagney
Senior Lecturer
Tel: 51302689
Email: AGRAHAM@wit.ie

Course Leader
Suzanne Ryan
Project Administrator Literacy Development
Tel: 51302225
Email: sbryan@wit.ie

Subjects taught

Mandatory Modules (60 credits)
Academic Enquiry (10) 2 days
Leadership and Management in Education (10) 2 days
Educational Leadership and Personal Development (10) 2 days
Education Research Methods or Action Research (10) 4 days
Education Research Project (Ongoing Study) (20)

Elective Modules (30 credits)
Information Technology 2 days (10)
Financial Management 2 days (10)
Public Relations in Education 2 days (10)
Human Resource Management 2 days (10)
Education Law 2 days (10)
Mentoring 2 days (10)
Educational Innovation & Entrepreurship 2 days (10)
Strategic Planning & Development for Educators 2 days (10)
Independent Learning Project (10)
Sustainability in Education 2 days (10)

Comment

Qualification MA in Management in Education (Level 9, 90 credits)

English Language Competency
All applicants must demonstrate that they have sufficient English-language competency in order to take part in the course. Please see the Student Information section of the wit.ie/parttime website for more information.

Assessment method

Continuous assessment.

Application date

Closing: 15 August 2020.

Course fee

Programme fee details are available from the Postgraduate Fee Section of our website at www.wit.ie/pgfees €700 per 10 credit module €1,400 per 20 credit module.