The Master of Educational Leadership and Management programme focuses on training and preparing learners for a range of high level careers that require educational leadership and management skills , competencies and knowledge needed by the learners to become the professionals that they aspire to be . With a master’s degree in educational leadership and management, the prospective graduates could secure good jobs in the education, social services, training, and management fields.

What we offer and modes of delivery

The programme is offered through blended and distance learning modes with the use of modern technology provided by Botho University. The programme will give learners the opportunity to:

• Learn through the distance and blended modes with a team of qualified and dedicated staff members.
• Master the art of student -centered learning and teaching using modern technologies.
• Demonstrate a deep understanding of educational and management skills required in contemporary times.
• Conduct independent inquiry into educational leadership and management issues to contribute meaningful new knowledge to the field of educational leadership and management.
• Participate in educational leadership and management activities to
  expand their knowledge of professional practice.
• Provide leadership and technical support in the professional development of peers and other practitioners to promote quality in Educational Leadership.
• Evaluate professional practice standards, relevant statutes, and regulations to inform the delivery of quality services in accordance with established code of practice.

Target audience for the programme

The importance of educational leadership and management cannot be over stressed in the contemporary era . The master of educational leadership and management will be useful to:

• Teachers
• Lecturers
• Community Service Leaders
• Curriculum Developers
• Education Officers
• Assessment Officers and Managers
• Education Leaders and Administrators
• Inspectors of Schools
• Education Managers

Career Prospects

Currently there is acute shortage of trained leadership and management personnel in all the sectors of the education system. There is need for every country to have an expanded pool of primary and secondary school teachers who are knowledgeable and competent in the field of educational leadership and management. Graduates of this programme can secure jobs as:

• Teachers at the Primary and Secondary education levels
• Lecturers at the Tertiary education level
• Training and Development Managers
• Postsecondary Education Administrators
• Curriculum Developers and Evaluators
• Education Officers
• Principals of schools
• School Inspectors
• Instructional Coordinators
• Quality assurance Officers and Managers
• Education Policy Analysts
• Education Policy makers
• Community Service Leaders
• Researchers
• Human Resources Officers and Managers

* Important note: The programmes offered in this website/advert are accredited by BQA and offered at Botho University at the time of publication. Please refer to your offer letter from our admissions department for any changes in programme name or duration that may be effected due to regulatory requirements.