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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: 

  1. Develop advanced competencies in educational leadership, administration, and institutional management across various educational settings. 
  2. Promote the integration of innovation and technology to enhance educational outcomes and operational efficiency. 
  3. Strengthen analytical and research skills to support data-driven decision-making and policy formulation. 
  4. Equip students with strategies for managing change and leading organizational transformation in dynamic educational environments. 
  5. Ensure the capacity to design and implement quality assurance and assessment systems that promote accountability and continuous improvement. 
  6. Foster ethical leadership, equity, and inclusion in the management of educational institutions. 
  7. 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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