Introduction:

M.Ed in Educational Management (Part Time) course is conducted by the Department of Social Science Education of the Faculty of Education, University of Colombo. It is primarily intended for administrators and managers who are employed in various public and private sector educational institutes.  In addition to the above, applications from educational officers, directors, principals and school teachers are also considered for admission.

Objectives of the Course:

The main objective of this course is to develop the managerial skills of those who are already involved in administrative and managerial positions in the field of Education as well as those who intend to take up educational managerial positions in the future. Other specific objectives of the same are as follows.

  1. Update the course participants with new trends in educational management.
  2. Develop managerial skills related to school management.
  3. Inform course participants of issues and challenges concerning educational management and counsel them to find new strategies to solve them.

 

Duration: One year

Admission Process:

Admission to the program leading to the Master of Educational Management will be based on   satisfying the following requirements as per the SLQF 2015.

I) A Bachelor of Education degree (SLQF 6) from a recognized University or UGC approved Educational Institution

     OR

II) Any other Bachelor’s degree (SLQF 5 OR 6), with Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) from a recognized institution

      OR

III) Completion of NVQ level 7 (Equivalent to Bachelor’s degree in SLQF) with PGDE from a recognized University or UGC approved Institution as determined by the Faculty Board of the Faculty of Education and the Senate of University of Colombo

OR

IV) A Bachelor’s degree (SLQF 5 or 6) with work experience in the field of Education acceptable to the Faculty Board of the Faculty of Education and the Senate of the University of Colombo

And

V)  i. Working knowledge of English language and satisfactory performance at a selection test and/or an interview.

            OR

ii. IELTS at least 4.5 Band

           OR

any other qualification equivalent to IELTS.

Selection Procedure: Candidates are selected through an admission test and an interview.

Course Fee for International Students US $ 4000

The above fee must be paid in full at the beginning of the course and is not refundable. The course fee cannot be paid in installments.

Course Content

The programme of study leading to the Degree of Master of Educational Management shall offer the course units as given below in the two semesters of the academic year.

  1. Foundations of Educational Management
  2. Educational Administration
  3. Research Methods in Educational Management
  4. Educational Leadership
  5. Organizational Behaviour in Education
  6. Educational Policy and Planning
  7. Resource Management in Education
  8. Independent Study

Course Coordinator/ Master of Educational Management – Dr. Lalitha Kumari

Email: lalitha@sse.cmb.ac.lk

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Disclaimer

It is hereby informed that the above information is only for general information and is not for official purposes. Any information contained herein shall be confirmed by reference to the relevant authority.