Master of Arts in Educational Management
- Programme Code: MAEM
- Duration: 2 Years
- Study time: Weekend/Holiday
- Intake: August
Overview
The Master of Arts (Education Management & Administration) is usually undertaken by professional educators aspiring to heighten their understanding of research and theory in education, aspiring to improve their management and teaching skills in the field of education. The course units in the programme offer a deep understanding of learning, leadership in education, curriculum management, human resource management, as well as offering a deeper understanding of contemporary issues in development education. Familiarity with theory and research across a range of areas in education management is an aim of the course. This programme is intended to train students to meet the social, psychological, and educational challenges of the 21st century. It focuses on the practical application of theory and current field practices to develop competence among students. It is designed in such a way as to help students wishing to pursue doctoral degrees to have a smooth transition from master’s to doctorate level. It gives students a constructive platform for reflecting, researching, and writing about contemporary issues in educational settings.
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The Master of Arts (Education Management & Administration) program is for a minimum of two (2) academic years and a maximum of five (5) academic years. It will be offered on the weekend and holiday (Recess) programs and each academic year will comprise of two (2) semesters.
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Entry Requirements
The following are the minimum entry requirements to the MAEM program:
- A minimum of a second-class lower bachelor’s degree with Education.
- A minimum of a Second-class lower Bachelor of Arts/Science Degree with a Diploma in Education.
- A Postgraduate Diploma in Education or Equivalent.
Fees Structure
- Tuition Fees per Semester (East African): UGX 1,325,000
- Tuition Fees per Semester (Non East Africans): $730
Application and selection
Course details
| YEAR ONE: SEMESTER ONE | |||||||||||||||
| No. | COURSE UNIT | CODE | LH | PH | CH | CU | |||||||||
| 1. | Theory and Practice of Educational Administration and Management | MAEM 611 | 45 | 30 | 60 | 4 | |||||||||
| 2. | Histo-Philosophical Foundations of Education | MAEM 612 | 60 | – | 60 | 4 | |||||||||
| 3. | Curriculum Foundations, Planning and Development | MAEM 613 | 45 | 30 | 60 | 4 | |||||||||
| 4. | Organizational Behaviour, Culture and Politics | MAEM 614 | 45 | 30 | 60 | 4 | |||||||||
| 5. | Education Research Methods | MAEM 615 | 45 | 30 | 60 | 4 | |||||||||
| 6. | Computer Applications in Research | MAEM 616 | 45 | 30 | 60 | 4 | |||||||||
| Total Credit Units | 24 | ||||||||||||||
| SEMESTER TWO | |||||||||||||||
| No. | COURSE UNIT | CODE | LH | PH | CH | CU | |||||||||
| 1. | Educational Policymaking and Planning in Developing Economies | MAEM 621 | 45 | 30 | 60 | 4 | |||||||||
| 2. | Human Resource Management Practice in Education | MAEM 622 | 45 | 30 | 60 | 4 | |||||||||
| 3. | Publishing & Scholarly Writing Skills | MAEM 623 | 45 | 30 | 60 | 4 | |||||||||
| 4. | Theoretical Dimensions in Education Leadership and Governance | MAEM 624 | 45 | 30 | 60 | 4 | |||||||||
| 5. | Ethical and Legal Issues in Education Development | MAEM 625 | 45 | 30 | 60 | 4 | |||||||||
| 6. | Theoretical Foundations of Adult Education | MAEM 626 | 60 | – | 60 | 4 | |||||||||
| Total Credit Units | 24 | ||||||||||||||
| YEAR TWO: SEMESTER ONE (Elective & Mandatory Courses) | |||||||||||||||
| No. | COURSE UNIT | CODE | LH | PH | CH | CU | |||||||||
| 1. | Pertinent Issues in Management of Higher Education | MAEM 631 | 45 | 30 | 60 | 4 | |||||||||
| 2. | Resources Management and Economics of Education | MAEM 632 | 45 | 30 | 60 | 4 | |||||||||
| 3. | Education for Sustainable Development | MAEM 633 | 45 | 30 | 60 | 4 | |||||||||
| 4. | Educational Monitoring and Evaluation | MAEM 634 | 45 | 30 | 60 | 4 | |||||||||
| 5. | Development Education and Internationalization | MAEM 635 | 45 | 30 | 60 | 4 | |||||||||
| 6. | Leading Issues in Strategic Thinking and Management | MAEM 636 | 45 | 30 | 60 | 4 | |||||||||
| 7. | Research Seminar (Mandatory) | MAEM 637 | – | 60 | – | 4 | |||||||||
| Total Credit Units | 16 | ||||||||||||||
| SEMESTER TWO | |||||||||||||||
| No. | COURSE UNIT | CODE | LH | PH | CH | CU | |||||||||
| Every Student should undertake a Research project after accomplishing coursework | |||||||||||||||
| 1. | Proposal Development and Dissertation Writing | EDM 641 | 60 | 90 | 150 | 5 | |||||||||
| Total Credit Units | 5 | ||||||||||||||
Career opportunities
The MAEM program targets professional teachers, mid-career and senior personnel working in educational bodies both in government and in Civil Society Organizations, education managers, those pursuing a career in curriculum development, as well as policy makers at the school, community, district, national, regional and international levels. This curriculum provides an opportunity for both full time and part-time Masters’ degree-level study tenable in the Department of Education.