Master of Science in Educational Administration

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The AIU Distance Learning Master of Science in Educational Administration program will be a custom-made program, designed just for you by you and your academic advisor. This flexibility to meet student needs is seldom found in other distance learning programs. Our online program does not require all students to take the same subjects/courses, use the same books, or learning materials. Instead, the online Masters Program in Educational Administration curriculum is designed individually by the student and academic advisor. It specifically addresses individual strengths and weaknesses with respect to market opportunities in the student’s major and intended field of work.

Understanding that industry and geographic factors should influence the content of the curriculum instead of a standardized one-fits-all design is the hallmark of AIU’s unique approach to adult education. This philosophy addresses the dynamic and constantly changing environment of working professionals by helping adult students in reaching their professional and personal goals within the scope of the degree program.

For South African citizens interested in our offers: Please note that our partner university AIU and it's programs are fully accredited by ASIC the UK Government body for accreditation of foreign Universities, however AIU is not yet recognised by SAQA within South Africa.

Important: Below is an example of the topics or areas you may develop and work on during your studies. By no means is it a complete or required list as AIU programs do not follow a standardized curriculum. It is meant solely as a reference point and example.

Core Courses and Topics in Educational Administration:

• Education and Social Change
• Learning Assessment
• Education in Urban, Rural, Suburban School Settings
• Instructional and Curriculum Development
• Human Resource Management in Education
• School Finance and Operations
• Teacher and Classroom
• Incentives to Improve Education
• Total Quality Management in Education
• Integration of Technology in Instruction
• Educational Leadership and the Principalship
• The Family as Educator
• School Community Relations and Partnerships

Orientation Courses:

• Communication & Investigation (Comprehensive Resume)
• Organization Theory (Portfolio)
• Experiential Learning (Autobiography)
• Academic Evaluation (Questionnaire)
• Fundament of Knowledge (Integration Chart)
• Fundamental Principles I (Philosophy of Education)
• Professional Evaluation (Self Evaluation Matrix)
• Development of Graduate Study (Guarantee of an Academic Degree)

Research Project in Educational Administration:

• Masters Thesis Project
• MBM900 Thesis Proposal
• MBM902 Masters Thesis (7,500 words)

Publication: Each Master of Science in Educational Administration graduate is encouraged to publish their research papers either online in the public domain or through professional journals and periodicals worldwide.