Master of Educational Leadership (120 points)
18 monthsProgramme duration
34,190 NZDTuition Fee/year
Mar, JulStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Education and Training
Degree
Other
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Work with academics who are internationally recognised for their leadership research and practice. Develop the skills, knowledge and dispositions to be an effective educational leader.
The School of Education offers an Associate Teacher Postgraduate Study Award to associate teachers in recognition of their work in supporting the School’s initial teacher education programmes and students. See more information >
Programme highlights:
The School of Education offers an Associate Teacher Postgraduate Study Award to associate teachers in recognition of their work in supporting the School’s initial teacher education programmes and students. See more information >
Programme highlights:
- Develop and enhance leadership skills, knowledge and dispositions to be an effective educational leader
- Inquire into personal leadership practice and organisational systems through strength-based inquiry
- Examine and apply contextual leadership systems and practices to initiate, support and sustain change and innovation in educational contexts
- Understand, critique and contribute to the educational research that is shaping New Zealand's educational policy and develop the required leadership to respond effectively
- Locate leadership work in a framework of social justice and seek to make a difference for high-needs students
- Enhance leadership networks by contributing to a vibrant professional learning community
- Experience flexible delivery (NET/Block course)
- Complete the MEdLeadership at a pace that suits you, part-time while you work or full-time over 18 months
Programme overview
Main Subject
Education and Training
Degree
Other
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Work with academics who are internationally recognised for their leadership research and practice. Develop the skills, knowledge and dispositions to be an effective educational leader.
The School of Education offers an Associate Teacher Postgraduate Study Award to associate teachers in recognition of their work in supporting the School’s initial teacher education programmes and students. See more information >
Programme highlights:
The School of Education offers an Associate Teacher Postgraduate Study Award to associate teachers in recognition of their work in supporting the School’s initial teacher education programmes and students. See more information >
Programme highlights:
- Develop and enhance leadership skills, knowledge and dispositions to be an effective educational leader
- Inquire into personal leadership practice and organisational systems through strength-based inquiry
- Examine and apply contextual leadership systems and practices to initiate, support and sustain change and innovation in educational contexts
- Understand, critique and contribute to the educational research that is shaping New Zealand's educational policy and develop the required leadership to respond effectively
- Locate leadership work in a framework of social justice and seek to make a difference for high-needs students
- Enhance leadership networks by contributing to a vibrant professional learning community
- Experience flexible delivery (NET/Block course)
- Complete the MEdLeadership at a pace that suits you, part-time while you work or full-time over 18 months
Admission Requirements
90+
56+
6.5+
5+
176+
120+
Admission normally requires a bachelors degree with at least a B grade average across the level 300 papers and:
(1) a teaching qualification or a major or minor in any of the subjects offered in the Master of Education, or
(2) substantial relevant experience.
Two years' teaching experience is normally preferred.
(1) a teaching qualification or a major or minor in any of the subjects offered in the Master of Education, or
(2) substantial relevant experience.
Two years' teaching experience is normally preferred.
18 Months
Mar
Jul
Tuition fees
Domestic
7,897 NZD
International
34,190 NZD
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