MBA Educational Management and Leadership
The MBA in Educational Management and Leadership is a specialized graduate degree program that combines business management principles with expertise in educational leadership and administration. It's designed to prepare individuals for leadership roles in educational institutions, including schools, colleges, universities, educational nonprofits, and government agencies. Below is an overview of what this program entails:
Educational Leadership Principles: Students gain a deep understanding of educational leadership theories, practices, and frameworks. They learn about effective leadership styles, decision-making processes, team building, and communication strategies specific to educational settings.
Strategic Planning and Management: The program covers strategic planning, organizational development, and change management concepts relevant to educational institutions. Students learn how to develop and implement strategic initiatives to improve educational quality, student outcomes, and organizational performance.
Financial Management in Education: Courses focus on financial management principles, budgeting, resource allocation, and financial sustainability strategies tailored to educational organizations. Students learn to analyze budgets, manage finances effectively, and optimize resource utilization to support educational objectives.
Human Resource Management: Emphasis is placed on human resource management practices, talent development, performance evaluation, and employee relations within educational settings. Students learn to recruit, motivate, and retain high-performing faculty and staff to support organizational goals.
Curriculum Development and Assessment: The program addresses curriculum design, assessment methods, and instructional strategies to enhance teaching and learning outcomes. Students learn to align curriculum with educational standards, assess student progress, and implement data-driven instructional improvements.
Educational Policy and Advocacy: Courses cover education policy analysis, educational law, ethics, and advocacy. Students examine policy issues affecting educational institutions, understand the legislative process, and advocate for policies that promote equitable access to quality education.
Community Engagement and Partnerships: The program emphasizes community engagement, stakeholder relations, and partnerships with parents, local communities, businesses, and educational organizations. Students learn to build collaborative relationships to support educational initiatives and address community needs.
Capstone Project: The MBA in Educational Management and Leadership program incorporates capstone projects where students apply their knowledge and skills in real-world settings. A critical component is a Business and Networking Bootcamp, which brings together our students and some industry players for network building and fostering partnerships and collaborations between our students, entrepreneurs and businesses. These opportunities provide valuable hands-on experience and may lead to networking and employment opportunities post-graduation.
Overall, the MBA in Educational Management and Leadership prepares graduates for leadership roles in educational administration, school management, curriculum development, policy analysis, and educational consulting. Graduates are equipped to lead educational institutions effectively, drive organizational improvement, and promote student success in diverse educational contexts.
Admission Requirements:
Candidates for admission into the MBA programme must satisfy the following requirements:
- A good first degree (at least Second Class Lower) in Commerce, Marketing, Procurement, Accounting, Economics, Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, or any other related degree from a recognised University.
- A good first degree in an area unrelated to business studies from a recognised university with at least 2 years of working experience in a business
- Candidates shall be interviewed or be required to take an entrance examination.
- Foreign applicants will be assessed based on GTEC’s evaluation of their qualifications.