Why study for a Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Management and Leadership?

The Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Management and Leadership is an accredited two-year programme that seeks to develop capacity in management and leadership in education. The focus of this diploma is to improve the practice of management and leadership in the education sector. It is directed towards persons who hold or are aspiring to hold management responsibilities within educational institutions.

The Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Management and Leadership enables learners with an education background to develop integrated, functional and reflective competencies in educational management by examining issues such as the principles of management, the management process, educational governance, accounting and financial management, marketing and human resource management in education.

What will I gain from this programme?

Upon completing this course, the participants will be able to:

• Acquire the skills and competencies required for management and leadership in educational institutions.
• Provide leadership in an educational context.
• Apply management principles in an educational context.
• Develop marketing strategies for educational institutions.
• Administer financial resources in an educational institution.
• Administer human resources in an educational institution.
• Evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of the functioning of educational institutions.
• Review the provisions of relevant legislation.
• Develop fund-raising strategies for educational institutions.

The minimum duration of this programme is two years offered on a distance and supported learning basis.

What will my final qualification be?

On completion, the graduate will be awarded a Postgraduate Diploma on the National Qualifications Framework (level 7). With this level of qualification the candidate will be able to apply for posts in the education sector where management and leadership are crucial to the job function.

What is the duration of the programme, how is it structured?

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Who should apply?

• Individuals who have qualified for a career in education and would like to further their career opportunities in the field of educational management.
• People who may already be in senior positions at schools or at the current district or departmental levels in education who are seeking career advancement through a relevant higher education qualification.
• Individuals who seek to advance their skills in educational management and gain a greater understanding of the structures, functions and operations within the educational context.

What are the admission requirements?

• A Bachelors Degree and a teaching qualification.
• A recognised three year educational qualification.
• An Honours Degree, or equivalent.