Master of Education (Leadership and Management)

2017 Deakin University Handbook

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Year	2017 course information
Award granted	Master of Education (Leadership and Management)
Course Map	This course map is for new students commencing from 2017. If you require a course map from a previous year, please contact a Student Adviser.
Campus	This course is only offered Online
Cloud Campus	Yes
Duration	1.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent
Deakin course code	E732
Approval status	This course is approved by the University under the Higher Education Standards Framework.
Australian Quality Framework (AQF) recognition	The award conferred upon completion is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 9.
Note: This is not an initial teacher education qualification. Students wishing to enter the profession of teaching should instead consider one of our five Master of Teaching courses or E730 Master of Applied Learning and Teaching

Course sub-headings

Course overview

The management of learning is becoming a feature of many complex organisations that see themselves as 'learning organisations'. This course explores what might constitute the responsibilities of those involved in managing such organisations and the learning processes within them. While schools are a focus of much of the work in this program the basic ideas are equally applicable to other learning organizations and those who work within them.

As a graduate of this course you will possess an understanding of contemporary education issues and discourses; have high-level critical and evaluative skills; translate into practice your experiences and understandings of the program; and select appropriate research methods and techniques for educational research projects.

Research information

Students are able to undertake one of two options for research training and research in the course. Each option has a common foundation that is based on an introductory unit of one credit point in research design & method. This research study is then further supported by one of the three research options:

Option 1: advanced research training of one credit point of either quantitative or qualitative research methods; and Research Paper (2 credit points);

Option 2: advanced research training of one credit point of either quantitative or qualitative research methods; and Minor Thesis (4 credit points).

Fees and charges

Fees and charges vary depending on your course, your fee category and the year you started. To find out about the fees and charges that apply to you, visit the Current students fees website.

Course Learning Outcomes

Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes	Course Learning Outcomes
Discipline specific knowledge and capabilities	Use advanced and integrated understanding of the development of contemporary educational management and leadership in evidence based research in the field of educational management and leadership and apply theoretical knowledge to practice in a range of professional learning and educational contexts.
Communication	Employ a range of oral and written communication skills and standards required of professional educators and learning professionals to be able to transmit complex knowledge in professional and scholarly contexts.
Digital literacy	Demonstrate knowledge of and proficiency in a range of digital technologies to research, analyse, report, evaluate and communicate within education contexts and for further learning.
Critical thinking	Demonstrate high level skills in the critical analysis and synthesis of complex ideas in research and professional practice in the discipline of education.
Problem solving	Demonstrate expert and specialist knowledge of relevant learning theories to identify, analyse and evaluate authentic problems of practice, and generate informed and innovative solutions.
Self-management	Apply the knowledge and skills required of professional educators and learning professionals to demonstrate autonomy, leadership and expert judgement, adaptability and responsibility in education contexts, research and for further learning.
Teamwork	Work effectively and collaboratively in an interdisciplinary team to create solutions to authentic problems of practice.
Global citizenship	Demonstrate high level understanding of, and the capacity to engage ethically and productively in professional contexts with diverse communities and in a global context.
Approved by Faculty Board June 2014

Course rules

Students must complete 12 credit points in one of the following configurations:

Option 1.

4 credit points of core units
4 credit points of research units (EDX701, EDX702 or AIX708, EDX703, EDX704)#
4 credit points of electives from a single specialist strand

Option 2.

4 credit points of core units
6 credit points of research units (EDX701, EDX702 or AIX708, EDX705 (2cp), EDX706 (2cp))#
2 credit points of electives from a single specialist strand

# EDX coded units formerly EXR coded units.