Educational Leadership And Management (Master)
This course information is for local students only
Year
2012
Award
Master of Educational Leadership and Management
Length
2 years
*1 year - 120 credit point program
*Entry to the 1 year - 120 credit point program is available only to applicants granted Advanced Standing (credit).
Campuses
Melbourne
Course description
This course aims to meet the needsd of people involved in education and interested in pursuing a role in leadership or management and evaluation of educational institutions and systems, including schools, universities, TAFEs, health and nursing education, and other industries providing professional education. The program addresses key areas of educational leadership and management, and provides extensive choices in electives from the Faculty of Education and MBA listings of the Faculty of Law and Management.
For people involved or interested in leadership positions in teaching at any level, this is a teacher development course. It may either add a specialist qualification for teachers who are already registered or lead to further study opportunities in the broad field of education and leadership.
Course structure
Students can choose either coursework or a combination of coursework and a minor thesis. The first year may be satisfied by completion of an approved Graduate Diploma or fourth year of tertiary study. The final year comprises 120 credit points, which can be completed by coursework or a combination of 60 credit points of coursework and a minor thesis. At least one research methodology subject is core for all Masters programs.
Subject details
Overseas study opportunities
Overseas study opportunities are available.
Please see
www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange
for more information
Fee type
Fees (Fee-Help available)
Annual (or Total) Tuition Fee (AUD)
20 490
Scholarships
A variety of scholarships and prizes are available for postgraduate students at La Trobe. Visit the postgraduate scholarships webpage for details http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/postgraduatesSelection
IELTS (Academic) - minimum overall band score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0; or
TOEFL Computer-Based Test - A minimum score of 233 with a score of 5 in essay writing; or
TOEFL Paper-based Test - A minimum score of 575 with a score of 5 or more in the test of Written English; or
TOEFL Internet-based Test - A minimum score of 88 with no individual score less than 22; or
Approved equivalent.
Academic entry requirements
A three-year Australian Bachelor's degree or approved international equivalent, or equivalent tertiary qualification. Applicants with a Bachelor of Education, an Honours degree or a relevant specialist Graduate Diploma from a recognised university or institution will be eligible for one year of Advanced Standing (credit).
Semester starts
Semester 1 and 2 (February and July)
Additional information
Entry into the 1 year (120 credit points) program is only available to applicants granted Advanced Standing (credit).
Career opportunities
Graduate positions can include leading teacher, educational management consultant, policy and planning officer, education officer, school principal or vice-principal and lecturer or tutor.