Award in Educational Leadership

Program Overview

The Award in Educational Leadership from Central Mediterranean Business School is a one-month program taught in English. It provides participants with an understanding of the theories and practices of leadership and management in the educational field, exploring the purpose of education and the differences between leadership and management. The program utilizes a mixed-assessment approach and requires applicants to have a bachelor's degree and two years of related professional experience.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Award in Educational Leadership course aims to help participants understand and critique theories and practices of educational leadership and management by considering current research and professional experience. The integration of theory and practice is central to this course. At the end of the Award in Educational Leadership, learners will be equipped to:

• Divulge the theory and practice of leadership and management with specific reference to the field of education;
• Explore the purpose(s) of education and schooling as well as the principles that underpin educational practice;
• Perceive the differences between leadership and management both in theory and practice;
• Integrate strategic planning, management systems and the leadership and management of change in educational practice;

Assessment:

A mixed-method assessment approach will be utilised for the Award in Educational Leadership.

Other:

• Awarding Body: Central Mediterranean Business School (CMBS)
• Accrediting Body: Malta Further and Higher Education Authority (MFHEA)
• Level: Level 7 in the Malta Qualifications Framework and the European Qualifications Framework for lifelong learning.
• Entry Requirements: Applicants should normally hold a Bachelor’s Degree and have 2 years of related professional experience.
Excellent command of written English is required.
• Delivery: Face-to-face & Work-based Learning
• Language: English
• Location: Central Mediterranean Business School, The Brewhouse, Mdina Road, Zone 2, Central Business District, Birkirkara CBD 2010, Malta
• Duration: 1 Month
• Starting: Apr 2024
• Credits: 6 ECTS/ECVET
• Full Price (EU Students): €1,440 (Up to €1,008 refunded via the Get Qualified Scheme)