MA Higher Education Administration Management and Leadership

Program Overview

Delivered online, the program emphasizes self-reflection, organizational understanding, and student support skills. It offers flexible study options, including a Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma, or Master's degree, and aligns with the Association of University Administrators' Professional Behaviours and CPD Framework.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

This MA Higher Education Administration, Management and Leadership program is designed for individuals working in higher and further education management, administrative, or support roles. The program aims to help students achieve their career aspirations by broadening their understanding of current issues within the Higher Education sector and building their professional skills in leadership, management, self-reflection, and performance. The program emphasizes the development of professional skills at three levels:

• Self: Develops reflective practitioners who can self-assess their skills and performance within their professional context.
• Others: Enhances the student experience by building skills and knowhow to develop efficient processes to support students in their Higher Education studies.

Outline:

The program is offered as a part-time online course, designed to fit around existing work commitments. Students can choose to study the course as a one-year Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert), a two-year Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip), or a full Master's degree (MA).

Course Structure:

• PGCert Award: Studied part-time online over 8-9 months.
• Two compulsory modules:
• Higher Education in Context (30 credits) - covering emerging issues, technology, Quality Assurance, and widening participation.
• Professional Practice in Higher Education (30 credits) - covering personal development, teamwork, and leadership.
• PGDip Award: Studied part-time online over 16-17 months.
• Two compulsory modules:
• Levels of Leadership (30 credits) - covering contemporary leadership models, and the development of own leadership and behaviours.
• Change Management (30 credits) - covering drivers, models, and barriers
• MA Award: Studied part-time online over 24 months.
• One compulsory module:
• The Change Project (60 credits) - Develop a change project linked to your professional context (under supervision); develop leadership and management skills.

Assessment:

• Taught modules:
• Assessment consists of a written submission of 3,000 words (60% weighting), and oral presentations or poster presentations of 2,000 words equivalent (40% weighting).
• Master's course:
• Assessment methods also include:
• 13,000 word Management Project
• 2,000 oral presentation

Teaching:

• Online learning methods: ULaw online learning methods and dedicated online lecturers will prepare you for the demands of the modern world.
• Weekly online workshops: Students have the opportunity to attend weekly, online, interactive two-hour workshops.
• Learning materials: Students are provided with all learning materials, including guidance for each module, eBook core texts, podcasts, presentations, articles to read, a discussion board, and a wiki.

Careers:

• Potential career paths: The program prepares students for leadership and management roles within the Higher Education sector.
• Opportunities: Students will have the opportunity to engage and connect with other faculty members, guest speakers, fellow students, and alumni who are experienced managers and leaders in higher education, opening doors to job opportunities, mentorship, collaboration, and professional development.
• Outcomes: The program aims to help students enhance their careers by gaining a critical understanding of the current issues within the Higher Education sector.
This knowledge will help them to develop informed perspectives and make sound decisions regarding policies, resource allocation, student services, and academic programs.

Other:

• Global Connections: Students can join the University of Law's 100,000 alumni, in more than 11,800 organizations, and over 155 countries.
• 5 Star University: The University of Law has an overall 5 Star rating from QS World University Rankings and 5 stars in Teaching, Employability, Online Learning, Academic Development, and Inclusiveness.
• Alignment with AUA Framework: The program is aligned with the Association of University Administrators (AUA) Professional Behaviours and CPD Framework.
• Flexibility: The online program allows students to work at their own pace and around their other commitments, within given deadlines, and at their preferred time of day.
• Alternative program: The University of Law also offers the MA Education, a Master's degree designed to develop the skills and abilities to enhance educational practice and effectively support students.