MA in Management in Education

Master of ArtsManagement in Education

Code:
WD548
Delivery:
Blended
Level:
9
Duration:
2-5 years
Closing:
15 Aug 20
Credits:
90 ECTS
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The MA in Management in Education Level 9 (90 credits) programme is delivered in part-time mode on Saturdays and will be delivered in the following three centres in 2019/20:

  • Athlone Institute of Technology
  • Waterford Institute of Technology
  • The Hatch Lab, Gorey

 

Timetable  2019-2020


The MA in Management in Education is a practical programme for education professionals to develop their knowledge, skills and competencies in educational leadership and management.  The programme aims to develop participants’ self-confidence and self-efficacy as educational leaders and managers.  It  meets the continuing professional development (CPD) needs of aspiring educational leaders and reflects best practice in educational leadership.  By connecting theory to practice, participants are encouraged to actively engage and work with fellow professionals in order to enhance their learning experience.

The MA in Management in Education is a part-time, flexible programme, delivered in blended mode, and designed to meet the needs of busy education professionals. The programme is ideal for those seeking a career in educational leadership and management as it offers a range of modules to develop participants' knowledge and practical skills for effective educational leadership and management.

A range of elective modules are offered each year, from which participants may select modules to suit their own CPD needs towards completion of the Masters programme.

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Timetable  / Waterford           

Timetable /Athlone 

Mandatory Modules (60 credits) 

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Duration 

Credits

Academic Enquiry 

2 days

10 

Leadership & Management in Education

2 days

10 

Educational Leadership & Personal Development

2 days

10

Education Research Methods OR Action Research

 4 days 10

Education Research Project 

Ongoing study

20

Elective Modules (30 credits) 

 

 

Information Technology 

2 days

10

Financial Management 

2 days

10

Public Relations in Education

2 days

10

Human Resource Management 

2 days

10

Education Law 

2 days

10

Mentoring

2 days

10

Educational Innovation & Entrepreurship

2 days 

10

Strategic Planning & Development for Educators

2 days

10

Independent Learning Project 

Sustainability in Education

 

2 days

10

10

Entry Requirements :

  • An Honours Degree or equivalent

  • Three years’ postgraduate experience

  • Applicants whose first language is not English must submit evidence of competency in English, please see WIT’s English Language Requirements for details.

  • Applicants must have access to an educational organisation where research may be carried out

 

Programme Fees : Programme fee details are available from the Postgraduate Fee Section of our website at www.wit.ie/pgfees  €700 per 10 credit module  €1,400 per 20 credit module    

How to Apply : Applications for this programme are made online by going to www.pac.ie (Code wd548)

More Student Stories

Undertaking the MA in Management in Education provided me with exceptional opportunities for professional development.  I particularly liked the flexibility of the course, the diverse choice of modules and the motivational lecturers.  The skills I learned and the professional reflection and collaborative projects I completed have undoubtedly added to my leadership and self-efficacy as a team leader.  It was a thoroughly rewarding experience, which I would highly recommend to aspiring school leaders.

Maria O'Connor, BEd, MA
Principal, Scoil Mhuire, Butlerstown.

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    Dr. Anne Graham Cagney

    Senior Lecturer

    Tel: 51302689 Email: [email protected]

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