Preamble

Recent developments in the global arena and the increasing complexity of the educational system have made educational management and administration an absolute necessity. All over the world, the problems of population explosion, increasing enrollment vis-avis dwindling resources place demands on the system of education for solutions. Under such circumstances, the need for efficient and effective management and administration of education and educational institutions need not be overemphasized.

Programme Justification

The aim of the School of Postgraduate Studies and Research (SPGS&R) of Amoud University, and of Amoud University as a whole, is to design and develop high quality academic and professional programmers that respond to, and shape the societies needs standards. Increasing demand for educational places, enrollment explosion in all levels of education against ever dwindling resources put management and administration of the available scarce resources at the heart of educational provision. Further, education is the mother of all professions: it is the single feeder to all other sectors and professions. This makes its management and administration core to the effective and efficient functioning of all sectors.

The demand for education and education places will never decrease. Resources in, and resources for education will never be sufficient. The balance is for the available resources to be managed in such a manner that it can enable the attainment of the educational (and even national) goals in an efficient and effective manner, with the available resources. Education is the footstool for developing the people, the society and the economy. To this end, it is not only sufficient to have resources in schools, but it is equally important to have effective management and administration structures under which anchor the resources and the whole education systems. This programme has been developed to fulfill this purpose.

Programme Objectives

General Objective

The general objective of this programme is to produce competent educational managers and administrators with adequate knowledge, skills, concern and proficiency, and who have the ability to guarantee quality educational programmes within the, means of the state and/or institution.

Specific Objectives

The objectives of this programme are to:

1. Develop in the students, deep theoretical knowledge and wide understanding of educational management and administration at all levels of education.
2. Expose students to variety of challenges of education and inspire them to find solutions to the prevailing challenges through effective management and administration, and development of clear and effective management and administrative strategies in specific contexts.
3. Instill in the students favorable dispositions that enhance efficiency in the management and administration of education systems through application of proper and contextualized theories and principles.
4. Develop in the students proper balance between theory and practice in the governance, management and administration of education, while standing on well-informed and sound foundation of educational management.

Programme Duration

The programme shall run on a semester basis consisting of four semesters each lasting 17 weeks, or on part-time as structured by the Faculty of Education, and approved by Senate.

Enrolment Types

There shall be three (3) categories of enrolments as follows:

1. Full-Time Day Enrolled students who shall attend classes between 8.00 am and 4.00 pm Saturday to Thursday.
2. Full-Time Evening Enrolled students who shall attend classes between 4.00 pm and 10.00 pm from Saturday to Thursday.
3. Sandwich Enrolled students who shall attend classes during specific periods as specified by the Faculty of Education and the SPGS&R, and approved by Senate.
4. Online Enrolled students who are admitted under enrolment type 2 and 3.

Programme Modalities

The programme shall be conducted by coursework, examinations and thesis, based on credit units. The last two weeks of each semester of each academic year shall normally be used for end of semester examinations. Further,

1. A student shall take general courses in scholarly skills, research methodology, and data analysis, and specialization courses in educational management and administration.
2. By the end of the first academic year, each student shall be required to submit a research proposal to the research committee for scrutiny and open hearing.
3. Each student will come up with a well written thesis during the last year of study which will be examined by at three (3) experts in and outside the University.

Programme Structure

The master of education in educational management and administration shall be structured as shown below.

Programme Assessment

University Examinations

The general rules and regulations governing Amoud University examinations shall apply. Examinations shall be conducted at the end of every semester. The end of semester examinations shall constitute 60% and coursework, based on progressive assessment, shall constitute 40%. For each course, the total mark shall be arrived at by adding the two aforementioned.

 Progressive Assessment

Students shall be progressively assessed by way of assignments that include timed tests, take home essays, tutorials, practical work, seminar presentations, proposal hearings, viva voce and research manuscripts. All students are required to attend at least 75% of their respective courses lectures in order to qualify to sit for the final examinations. 

 Grading System

Each course will be graded out of a maximum of 100 marks and assigned appropriate letter grades and grade points as follows:

Progression

1. A student gets the Normal Progress (NP) status when he or she has passed all the specified courses and has obtained a CGPA of at least 2.0.
2. A student is automatically placed under Probationary Progress (PP) and advised when he or she has failed a course or courses and the CGPA falls below 2.0.
3. A student will not be allowed to proceed if he or she fails to score a CGPA of more than 1.0 in two consecutive semesters in an academic year.

 Discontinuation

1. A student shall be discontinued from the programme if he or she obtains a CGPA of less than 1.0 for two consecutive semesters in an academic year.
2. A student who overstays on the academic programme by more than four (4) academic years shall be discontinued.
3. A student found guilty of examination malpractice by the University Disciplinary Committee may be discontinued.

 Re-Taking a Course

1. A student shall re-take a course when it is offered again in order to pass it if he or she had failed it before.
2. A student can re-take a course for a maximum of two trials and failure to pass shall lead to automatic dismissal from the programme.

General Regulations

The University regulations and guidelines for postgraduate programmes of Amoud University shall apply with regard to application, registration, examinations, research and graduation. A student is required to sign memorandum of understanding during the registration process on the prescribed regulations.

Admission Requirements

To qualify for admission into the Masters degree of Educational Management and Administration, a candidate shall:

1. Hold a bachelors of education degree with CGPA of at least 3.33 from Amoud University or its equivalent from a recognized University.
2. Hold a bachelors of education degree with CGPA of at least 2.50 from Amoud University or its equivalent from a recognized University; with evidence of extensive (research) experience as demonstrated through high quality publication.
3. Hold a postgraduate diploma in education from Amoud University or its equivalent from a recognized University;
4. Further and above, the candidate must have:

1. A commitment to the pursuit of excellence in education.
2. A general understanding of current national and global issues and trends in education.

Target Groups

This programme is generally intended for qualified bachelors and postgraduate diploma holders in education, and others who have equivalent recognized qualifications, and wish to upgrade their expertise. Specific targets include:

1. Teachers and head teachers at all levels and all types of education.
2. Managers of education and other employees of the ministry of education.
3. Members of NGOs that work for and with the education sector.
4. Other interested persons who aspire to acquire advanced knowledge and skill in educational management and administration.