Masters in Education Leadership and Management

Introduction

This is a two academic year programme comprising of 12 modules which focus on leadership and management of education and education systems. All the twelve (12) modules are core. The MELM programme offers both theoretical and practical aspects of leadership and management delivered using multiple adult-oriented approaches. To ground participants in the required knowledge, skills, competences and attitudes, it is a requirement that they write a dissertation ( which may not apply to plan C) to address contemporary challenges and best practices in education systems and education institutions.

Admissions Requirements

The admission for this programme will be in accordance with already established guidelines of the Institute and those for Masters programmes in line with the NCHE guidelines. In any case, the candidate will be admitted to the programme if he/she satisfies the following conditions:

  • Holds an honours Bachelors Degree from a chartered institution of higher learning
  • Has a professional qualification from any recognized professional body
  • Any other relevant qualifications.
  • Practical experience is an addedadvantage

Program Details

MELM - Coursework and Dissertation (Plan A)
MELM 7111: Fundamentals and Development of Education (Core)
MELM 7112: Research Methods (Core )
MELM 7113: Quality Assurance Strategies and Management in Education (Core)
MELM 7114: Education Administration and Policy Management (Core )
MELM 7115: Governance and Leadership in Education (Core)
MELM 7116: Law and Ethics in Education (Core )
MELM 7117: Scholarly Writing and Publication Skills (Basic)
Research Workshop (1) (Basic)

MELM 7121: Project Planning and Management in Education (Core)
MELM 7122: Education Measurement, Assessment and Evaluation (Core)
MELM 7123: Curriculum Development and Management in Education (Core)
MELM 7124: Management of Student Affairs and Campus Operations (Core)
MELM 7125: Financial Management in Education (Core)
MELM 7126: Teaching and Learning in Education (Core)
MELM 7127: Computer Applications in Research (Basic)
Research Workshop (2) (Basic)

Semester One
Research Workshop (3) (Basic)
Proposal Writing (Basic)
Semester Two
Research Workshop (4) (Basic)
Dissertation Writing  (Basic)

MELM - Coursework and Project (Plan B)
MELM 7111: Fundamentals and Development of Education (Core)
MELM 7112: Research Methods (Core )
MELM 7113: Quality Assurance Strategies and Management in Education (Core)
MELM 7114: Education Administration and Policy Management (Core )
MELM 7115: Governance and Leadership in Education (Core)
MELM 7116: Law and Ethics in Education (Core)
MELM 7117: Scholarly Writing and Publication Skills (Basic)
Research Workshop (1) (Basic)
MELM 7121: Project Planning and Management in Education (Core)
MELM 7122: Education Measurement, Assessment and Evaluation (Core)
MELM 7123: Curriculum Development and Management in Education (Core)
MELM 7124: Management of Student Affairs and Campus Operations (Core)
MELM 7125: Financial Management in Education (Core)
MELM 7126: Teaching and Learning in Education (Core)
MELM 7127: Computer Applications in Research (Basic)
Research Workshop (2) (Basic)

Semester One
Project Research Workshop (3) (Basic)
Project Development (Basic)
Semester Two
Project Research Workshop (4) (Basic)
Project Report (Basic)

MELM - Research (Plan C)

Semester One
Research Workshop 1
Proposal Development
Scholarly Writing and Basic Publication Skills
Semester Two
Research Workshop 2
Computer Applications in Research
Proposal Writing

Semester One
Research Workshop 3
Dissertation Writing
Semester Two
Research Workshop 4
Dissertation Writing

Fees Structure

FEES TO BE PAID

AMMOUNT (UGX)

Tuition (Per Semester)

2.000.000

Application (Paid when Applying)

40.000

Registration (Functional Fee)

100.000

Examination (Functional Fee)

120.000

Development (Functional Fee)

250.000

NCHE Fee (Click NCHE for Instructions)

40.000

Guild (Functional Fee)

20.000

Library (Functional Fee)

80.000

Journal (Functional Fee)

30.000

Identity (Functional Fee)

20.000

The Programme targets Education Leaders at all levels within education systems, managers and curriculum developers, especially experienced middle-level managers looking to move into senior management positions

Target Group

Requirements Needed to Apply

The Basic Requirements for the whole process include:

  • An email address and contact number
  • Your Academic Documents to pick Key details like Award Institution, Index Number for O and A level, year of award, etc.
  • A Laptop/Computer with a Stable Internet Connection
  • Click to access Guideline for the Online Application
  • Note that a PDF Document (With all Qualifications) is attached after submitting the form
  • The Payment (40,000 UGX) is made after Attaching the Documents