Tuition Fee
AED 54,000
Per year
Start Date
Medium of studying
On campus
Duration
24 months
Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
Masters
Major
Educational Administration | Educational Leadership | Educational Management
Area of study
Education
Education type
On campus
Timing
Full time
Course Language
English
Tuition Fee
Average International Tuition Fee
AED 54,000
Intakes
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-09-01 | - |
| 2025-01-01 | - |
About Program
Program Overview
With concentrations in these areas, the program emphasizes research-driven solutions and practical learning, preparing graduates for leadership positions in educational settings. Graduates gain advanced knowledge, skills, and competencies in education and research, empowering them to address complex educational issues and contribute to professional development in the field.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Master of Education (M.Ed.) program at Amity University Dubai is a two-year program that focuses on developing advanced skills for effective leadership in school improvement and instructional management. The program is designed for individuals with an academic background in education, including graduates of Bachelor of Education, school teachers, cluster leaders, principals, and professionals in educational or early childhood settings. The program's pedagogy is centered on problem-of-practice, evidence-driven solutions. It emphasizes practical learning through dynamic classrooms, case studies, research projects, presentations, and supervised fieldwork guided by dedicated faculty advisors. The program aims to build upon existing knowledge, skills, and competencies in research and teaching, reviewing techniques applicable in the classroom in real-time. It also aims to develop the capacity for taking up leadership positions in any academic environment or as part of a research and learning ecosystem. The program offers two concentrations:
- Leadership for School Improvement: This concentration focuses on developing in-depth knowledge of leadership theories and related concepts and their applications to schools. It also aims to improve school operations using data analytics tools.
- Instructional Management and Assessment: This concentration focuses on developing in-depth knowledge of instructional management and assessment concepts, practices, and applications in the classroom. It aims to integrate instructional techniques into the classroom and apply data analytics for assessing learning.
Programme Learning Outcomes:
The program learning outcomes are aligned with the strands of learning spelled out in the QFEmirates or Framework and are benchmarked with international standards articulated in international programmatic accrediting agencies for educational programs. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will be able to:
- Knowledge:
- Integrate advanced knowledge of education and related disciplines in providing strategic direction for the management of educational institutions.
- Demonstrate advanced knowledge of research methodology and applications to educational contexts.
- Skill:
- Integrate advanced problem-solving skills to analyze complex issues in educational contexts and develop evidence-driven solutions.
- Execute a major research project utilizing quantitative and qualitative research methods producing original results.
- Integrate advanced software in data management and analyses.
- Communicate in writing and orally a clearly articulated position presenting a complex educational issue using appropriate media.
- Demonstrate ability in strategy formulation accounting for local and global challenges.
- Competence:
- Autonomy and Responsibility: Autonomously take responsibility for managing complex educational contexts. Autonomously initiate professional endeavors that result in sustainable solutions to educational challenges.
- Self-Development: Self-evaluate and take responsibility for contributing to professional development and practice in unfamiliar educational contexts.
Additional Learning Outcomes for Concentrations:
- Leadership for School Improvement Concentration:
- Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of leadership theories and related concepts and their applications to schools.
- Improve school operations using data analytics tools.
- Instructional Management and Assessment Concentration:
- Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of instructional management and assessment concepts, practices, and applications in the classroom.
Careers:
Upon completing the Master of Education degree, graduates can explore diverse career paths within the education sector. Potential job roles/career paths include:
- School Principal or Vice Principal
- Head Teacher/Deputy Head
- Educational Coordinator
- Educational Consultant
- Director of Student Affairs
- Policy Analyst
- Community Education Manager
- Professional Development Coordinator
- Educational Researcher
Other:
- The program is a milestone offering for individuals with an academic background, including graduates of Bachelor of Education, school teachers, cluster leaders, principals, and professionals in educational or early childhood settings.
- The program is an investment in both personal development and your teaching career.
- The program is accredited by the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) of UAE’s Ministry of Education.
- The program is offered in two concentrations: Leadership for School Improvement and Instructional Management and Assessment.
- The program is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge they need to become effective leaders in education.
- The program is taught by experienced and qualified faculty members.
- The program is offered at Amity University Dubai, a premier international university in the region.
| Annual Fees | |------| | AED 54,000 | | USD 14,850 |
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Admission Requirements
Entry Requirements:
- Regular Admission:
- A recognized Bachelor's degree earned in education or allied social sciences discipline appropriate to the program with a minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or its established equivalent from a Higher Educational Institution (HEI) that is recognized by the Ministry of Education in the UAE (United Arab Emirates).
- A minimum score of 1400 on the English language portion of the EmSAT examination, or its equivalent on other national or internationally-recognized tests that are approved by the CAA, such as TOEFL score of 550 (213 CBT, 79 iBT), or 6.0 IELTS academic.
- Students who have completed undergraduate education in an English-medium institution may be exempted from the English language requirement subject to satisfactory evidence vetted by the Admissions. This exemption is applicable only to applicants who undertook all their schooling (K-12) plus a Bachelor’s degree in English in a reference English speaking country.
- Conditional Admissions:
- An EmSAT score of 1250 or its equivalent on another standardized test approved by the CAA, such as TOEFL score of 530 (197 CBT, 71 iBT), or 5.5 IELTS academic. Students granted conditional admissions must achieve an EmSAT score of 1400 or equivalent, by the end of their first semester of study, but may take a maximum of six credit hours in the first semester of study, not including intensive English courses, and must achieve a minimum CGPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or its established equivalent, in the first six credit hours of credit-bearing courses studied for the graduate program. Not fulfilling these requirements will result in student dismissal from the M.Ed. program.
- A recognized Bachelor’s degree and a minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale or its established equivalent. Conditionally admitted students must take a maximum of nine credit hours of courses during the period of conditional admission and must achieve a minimum CGPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or its established equivalent, in these nine credits of courses studied for the M.Ed. or be subject to dismissal.
- A recognized Bachelor’s degree and a minimum CGPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale or its established equivalent. In this case, conditionally admitted students must take a maximum of nine graduate-level credit hours as remedial for entry into the graduate program. Credits of these remedial courses are not counted for the degree program. The student must achieve a minimum CGPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or its established equivalent, in these nine credits of remedial courses in order to progress to the graduate program or be subject to dismissal. These remedial courses are as follows:
- EDUC 508 Introduction to Education
- EDUC 509 Educational Psychology and the Classroom
- EDUC 511 Tests, Measurement, and Evaluation
- Applicants with an undergraduate degree that is not in Education or allied disciplines can be granted a conditional admission to the Master’s program with remedial courses up to 9 credits subject to the school’s assessment of the applicant’s file. Students’ assigned remedial courses must achieve a minimum CGPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or its established equivalent, in the assigned credits of remedial courses to progress to the graduate program or be subject to dismissal.
- Holders of graduate-level professional qualifications and Postgraduate Diplomas, Master’s Degree in other disciplines, may also be admitted. In addition, relevant work experience in the school sector and education institutions is an added value when vetting the applicant’s file. Applicants should successfully pass an interview with a Committee from the School of Humanities, Arts, and Applied Sciences (HAAS).
Language Proficiency Requirements:
- A minimum score of 1400 on the English language portion of the EmSAT examination, or its equivalent on other national or internationally-recognized tests that are approved by the CAA, such as TOEFL score of 550 (213 CBT, 79 iBT), or 6.0 IELTS academic.
- Students who have completed undergraduate education in an English-medium institution may be exempted from the English language requirement subject to satisfactory evidence vetted by the Admissions. This exemption is applicable only to applicants who undertook all their schooling (K-12) plus a Bachelor’s degree in English in a reference English speaking country.
- Conditional Admissions:
- An EmSAT score of 1250 or its equivalent on another standardized test approved by the CAA, such as TOEFL score of 530 (197 CBT, 71 iBT), or 5.5 IELTS academic.
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