MANAGEMENT
Course Code
'302ÁA Master of Educational Management; Stream 1В 3O2ВВ Master of. Educational Management, Streaгi.'1 A
Overview
The Master of Educational Management is a one-year full time or.equivalent part-time course designed to prepare leaders in educational organisations to work in an international environment in the twenty-first century. The program is designed to fill a need for a specialist qualification at the
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advanced level for those who hold senior positions and seek further advancement in education and training in the public and private sectors. It is intended to be inclusive of those who work in fields variously described as early childhood, school, vocational, adult, further, higher, tertiary, university and in workplace training in other fields. It is intended to have broad appeal, nationally and internationally.
The course is an MBA-style course which aims to provide a blend of practical knowledge, conceptual frameworks, and state-of-the-art research. A central feature of the program is its problem-based approach to learning, which involves Harvard-style advanced case studies of significant problems and issues experienced at senior levels in the work setting.
The course distinguishes itself from other Australian educational management courses by emphasizing a global perspective.
The course has a one-year coursework only stream (Stream 1 B) and a one-year coursework and research project stream (Stream 1A). Graduates of Stream 1A are eligible to apply for entry to the PhD or Doctor of Education programs. Graduates of Stream 1 B are not eligible to apply for entry to the PhD or Doctor of Education programs. The Master of Educational Management is a coursework-classified course.
The course attracts a tuition fee (HECS does not apply). The fee is $14,500 per 100 points of study.
Course Objectives
Students who have completed the Master of Educational Management should be able to:
• demonstrate a superior knowledge and understanding of current management issues and challenges in each of the selected specialized areas of the course;
• demonstrate an in-depth knowledge and understanding of various conceptual frameworks and theoretical perspectives presented in the course;
• demonstrate an understanding and application of the latest research findings in each selected specialized area of the program;
• demonstrate the capacity to understand and analyze advanced case studies of significant problems and issues experienced at senior levels in the work setting;.
• demonstrate a global perspective in tackling management issues;
• demonstrate an appreciation of professional responsibilities and ethical principles associated with leading educational organisations
Entrance Requirements
An applicant may be eligible for entry into the Master of Educational Management if the applicant has:
• completed an approved four-year degree or an approved equivalent; and
• achieved a record of at least five years of experience in an educational setting including a senior appointment.
Course Structure
Stream 1A: Coursework and Research Project (30266) Students mutt complete four 12.5-point subjects from the pool Of subjects listed below, and two compulsory subjects:
482-642 Research Methods in Educational Management, and
482-644 Research Project in Educational Management. The research project totals 15,000 words.
Compulsory subjects:
482-642 Research Methods in Educational Management (12.5 points)
482-644 Research Project in Educational Management (37.5 points)
Elective subjects (select four):
482-632 Strategic Leadership and Management 482-639 Information Technology and Learning 482-635 Effectiveness and Improvement 482.633 Policy Analysis and Public Accountability
482-636 The Economics and Finance of Education and Training
482-640 Curriculum and Assessment 482-637 Personnel and Employee Relations 482-638 Organisation and Culture
482-634 Program Design and Evaluation 482-641 MEM Practicum
Refer to the Subject Description section of this Handbook for details about these subjects.
Stream 16: Coursework (302AÁ)
Students must complete eight 12.5-point subjects from the pool of subjects listed below. At least one subject shall involve an international experience for local students. either in another country or in Australia. with a cohort of international participants.
482-632 Strategic Leadership and Management 482.639 Information Technology and Learning 482-635 Effectiveness and Improvement 482-633 Policy Analysis and Public Accountability 482-636 The Economics and Finance of Education. and
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482-640 Curriculum and Assessment.
482-637 Personnel and Employee Relations 482-638 Organisation and Culture
482-634 Program Design and Evaluation 482-641 MEM Practicum
With the approval of the Program Co-ordinator, students may replace two 12.5 point electives with 481-805 Project (Education Policy and Management).
Refer to the Subject Description section of this Handbook for details about these subjects.
РегiQd of Candidature
After being admitted tò the course, , full-time students are required to pursue studies for a least one academic year and not more than two academic years. Part-time students are required to pursue studies for at least two academic years and not more than four academic years.
Through negotiation, a choice of program ařrangements tray provide participants with an opportunity to accelerate their study and complete the program in a shorter period of time.
External Mode of Delivery
ft is possible to undertake this course externally by arrangement with the Faculty.
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Course Enquiries
Education Faculty Office, Alice Hoy Building The University of Melbourne Victoria 3010 Australia Tel: (+61 3) 8344 8285
E-mail: eг[email protected]пimelb.edu.au Program Co-ordinator
Lawrie Drysdale. Department of Education Policy and Management
Room 455, Alice Hoy Building Tel: (+61 3) 8344 8514
E-mail: tdrysdalе еdfac.unimelb.edu.au
MASTER OF EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY
Course Code
312ÁA Master of Educational Psychology
Overview
This program is a professional qualification for psychologists who wish to work in educational settings (including schools, TAFE colleges. universities, or those associated with hospitals, or business and industrial organisations, either as staff members or as private practitioners). Academic and professional studies are integrated to allow for maximum flexibility in their application. The program is normally undertaken over two years full time or four years part time.
Course Objectives
Students completing the Master of Educational Psychology should be able to:
• demonstrate an understanding of contemporary issues in human development theory, particularly differential development, learning processes and social processes in development;
• understand exceptional development and approaches to providing for children and adolescents with exceptional needs;
• use assessment and observation procedures and interpret findings to gain accurate information on the cognitive, social, emotional and personality development of children and adolescents;
• use professional approaches to interact with others with regard to interviewing, counselling and assessment;
• compose reports to other professionals, parents, and organisations;
• apply knowledge of approaches to intervention, development, interactive processes, and assessment to the treatment of children and adolescents with identified problems, and where necessary to make appropriate referrals;
• contribute in multidisciplinary professional teams and co-ordinate programs for meeting developmental needs;
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• evaluate critically and interpret research and theory in this field, and carry out research and program evaluation of their own;
• understand and apply ethical principles and procedures;
• develop a wide range of practical professional skills in appropriate educational settings.
Entrance Requirements
An applicant may be eligible for selection into the Master of Educational Psychology if the applicant has:
• completed an approved degree with honours in psychology;
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• completed an approved equivalent qualification in psychology and is eligible for Associate Membership of the Australian Psychological Society.
Course Structure
Students are required to complete a total of 200 points made up of nine compulsory subjects (totalling 100 points) together with four field practica (totalling 50 points) and a research project of 10,000 to 12,000 words (50 points). The course comprises 200 points of study.
Full-time Progression in the Course Year 1:
476-649 Working with Groups: The Individual in the Social Context
476-650 Learning Processes and Problems 476-651 Psychological Tests
476-652 Counselling Skills for Educational Psychologists 476-653 Exceptionality: Assessment and Intervention 476-656 Research Methods
476-647 Practicum 1 476-658 Practicum 2 Year 2:
476-648 Development and Differences
476-654 Intervention in the Problems of Childhood and Adolescence
476-655 Consultation in Educational Settings 476-659 Practicum 3
476-660 Practicum 4 476-657 Research Project
Part-time Progression in the Course Year 1:
476-650 Learning Processes and Problems 476-651 Psychological Tests
476-652 Counselling Skills for Edúcational Psychologists 476-656 Research Methods
476-647 Practicum 1 Year 2:
476-649 Working with Groups: The Individual in the Social Context
476-653 Exceptionalitý: Assessment and Intervention 476-658 Practicum 2
Year 3:
476-648 Development and Differences
476-654 Intervention in the Problems of Childhood and Adolescence
476-655 Consultation in Educational Settings 476-659 Practicum 3
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Year 4:
476-657 Research Project 476-660 Practicum 4
Refer to the Subject Description section of this Handbook for details on these subjects.
Period of Candidature
After being admitted to the course, full-time students are required to pursue studies for at least two academic years and not more than four academic years. Part-time students are required to pursue studies for at least four academic years and not more than six academic years.
All students must complete the course by no later than the end of their sixth academic year, after which credit will be lost for subjects taken more than six years previously.
External mode of delivery
This course is not offered in external mode of delivery.
Course Enquiries