Master of Science in Educational Management
Certifications and short courses
Programs designed for rapid upskilling in digital skills and competencies.
Course modality
100% online, asynchronous, and flexible, with instructor support and 24/7 access to virtual resources.
Languages
Programs in English, with an option for Spanish.
Program Description
The Master of Science in Educational Management is a graduate-level program designed to prepare future leaders and innovators in the field of education. It equips students with the knowledge and skills necessary to manage educational institutions, implement policies, lead organizational change, and ensure academic quality and innovation in learning environments.
This program blends theory with practice to develop strategic thinking, leadership capacity, and evidence-based decision-making among educators, administrators, and policy makers. Students may choose from one of the following majors to align their studies with their professional goals:
- Major in Educational Technology and Innovation: Focuses on integrating digital tools, learning management systems, and innovative practices to improve teaching, learning, and institutional performance.
- Major in Leadership and Educational Management: Emphasizes strategic planning, organizational leadership, human resource development, and institutional governance in the educational context.
- Major in Educational Assessment and Quality Assurance: Prepares professionals to design and manage evaluation systems, performance metrics, accreditation processes, and quality improvement frameworks in education.
Graduates are prepared to take on leadership roles in schools, universities, education ministries, NGOs, and international educational organizations, or to pursue doctoral studies in education or public administration.
Program Objective
The Master of Science in Educational Management aims to:
- Develop advanced competencies in educational leadership, administration, and institutional management across various educational settings.
- Promote the integration of innovation and technology to enhance educational outcomes and operational efficiency.
- Strengthen analytical and research skills to support data-driven decision-making and policy formulation.
- Equip students with strategies for managing change and leading organizational transformation in dynamic educational environments.
- Ensure the capacity to design and implement quality assurance and assessment systems that promote accountability and continuous improvement.
- Foster ethical leadership, equity, and inclusion in the management of educational institutions.
- Prepare students to engage in global education debates, influence policy, and contribute to the advancement of educational standards worldwide.
Program Breakdown
Course Number | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| REQUIRED CORE COURSES |
|
EDU510 | Foundations of Educational Management | 3 |
PSY520 | Leadership and Organizational Behavior in Education | 3 |
EDU520 | Strategic Planning and Policy in Education | 3 |
EDU530 | Educational Law and Ethics | 3 |
EDU540 | Curriculum Design and Instructional Leadership | 3 |
EDU550 | Research Methods in Educational Management | 3 |
EDU560 | Educational Assessment and Data-Informed Decision Making | 3 |
EDU570 | Innovation and Change Management in Education | 3 |
| Sub – Total | 24 |
| MAJOR IN EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION |
|
ETI610 | Digital Assessment Tools and Strategies in Virtual Learning Environments | 3 |
ETI620 | Active Learning Methodologies and Virtual Teaching Strategies | 3 |
ETI620 | Virtual Learning Design, Assessment and Learning Analytics | 3 |
MEM690 | Capstone Written Project – Educational Management | 3 |
| Sub – Total | 12 |
| MAJOR IN LEADERSHIP AND EDUCATIONAL MANAGEMENT |
|
LEM610 | Strategic Educational Leadership and Organizational Management | 3 |
LEM620 | Institutional Project Management and Participatory Governance in Education | 3 |
LEM630 | Curriculum and Evaluation Leadership in Educational Institutions | 3 |
MEM690 | Capstone Written Project – Educational Management | 3 |
| Sub – Total | 12 |
| MAJOR IN EDUCATIONAL ASSESSMENT AND QUALITY ASSURANCE |
|
EDA610 | Evaluating Learning Outcomes in Educational Systems | 3 |
EDA620 | Advanced Educational Measurement & Psychometrics | 3 |
EDA630 | Quality Assurance & Accreditation for Online Education | 3 |
MEM690 | Capstone Written Project – Educational Management | 3 |
| Sub – Total | 12 |
| Total | 36 |
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