Master of Education in Educational Leadership

Program Overview

The Master of Education in Educational Leadership at Abu Dhabi University equips education professionals with the knowledge and skills to become effective academic leaders. The flexible program offers multiple start dates, study schedule options, and a one-year completion possibility, preparing graduates for career advancement as assistant principals, principals, and senior administrators. The program emphasizes six critical areas of leadership: strategy, instruction, organization, community, ethics, and culture.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Designed for: Education professionals who want to create a superior educational environment.
• Objectives:
• Provide knowledge and skills to fulfill potential as a strong academic leader.
• Connect leadership and learning.
• Reflect on current practices and set strategies for change.
• Program Description:
• Develops a flexible set of professional inquiry skills for administrative and academic practices.
• Enables production of action research and initiatives for advancements in learning and education.
• Drives positive change.
• Offers flexibility:
• Six term structure with multiple start dates.
• Study schedule options: full-time, part-time, evenings, weekends.
• Catch-up option for missed terms.
• One-year completion mahdollista.
• Immediate promotion and career advancement possibilities.

Outline:

Structure:

• 33 credit hours
• Six terms
• 2 courses per term
• Evenings and weekends

Content:

• Organizational behavior and leadership in educational institutions
• Analysis of education-related policies and implementation factors

Careers:

• Career paths:
• Assistant Principal
• Principal
• Senior administrator
• Instructional roles
• Opportunities:
• Promotions
• Career development in the educational field
• Outcomes:
• Acquisition of a respected qualification
• Enhanced employability
• Preparation for further academic research
• Professional training

Other:

• The program prepares graduates to become education leaders in six critical areas: strategy, instruction, organization, community, ethics, and culture.