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Educational leadership and management

Why study Educational leadership and management?

Our educational leadership and management postgraduate programs develop your skills as effective and reflective educational administrators, leaders or managers in different education environments. You can upgrade your skills and qualifications or pursue Master's level degrees to enhance your professional development in teaching.

Career opportunities

Graduates are prepared for roles including leadership and management, education officer, education administrator or manager in a range of education institutions including schools.

Courses

Local students

Educational leadership and management courses (Mid year entry)
Offer year	Course title	Campus(es)	Duration	Semester starts
2013	Graduate Diploma in Educational Studies	Albury-Wodonga Bendigo Melbourne	1 year full-time or 2-3 years part-time.	Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)
Graduate Diploma in Educational Studies continued… Course description This course provides an opportunity for teachers and other professionals to further their professional development in general educational studies. It provides a fourth-year qualification for teachers with three years' training, or a qualification in education for nurses or other professionals who want to pursue studies in professional education related to their own environment. It is also a pathway to Master's-level study (satisfying requirements for the first year). For people involved in teaching at any level, this is a teacher development course. It may either add a specialist qualification for teachers who are already registered or lead to further study opportunities in the broad field of education. It is not a professional-entry course. Prerequisite Bachelor's degree, teaching qualification or equivalent. Fee type Fees (Fee-Help available) Fee amount Indicative (2012): $13,360 per 120 credit points. How to apply Apply direct to the University by 15 February for Semester 1 and 9 July for Semester 2. Download, complete and submit a postgraduate coursework application form (PDF 3.5MB). Please ensure you also provide all supplementary information required. Professional recognition The course is recognised by the Victorian Institute of Teaching as a fourth year for primary teachers with three-year degrees. Full course details Course structures and subject information for the following cours(es): Educational Studies (Graduate Diploma)Melbourne Educational Studies (Graduate Diploma)Bendigo Educational Studies (Graduate Diploma)Albury-Wodonga
2013	Master of Education	Albury-Wodonga Bendigo Melbourne	2 years full-time or part-time equivalent.	Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)
Master of Education continued… Course description This course is for graduates with a background in teaching and/or educational administration, and others with a professional interest in education. With flexible study and subject options, students can undertake professional development in their area of interest. Specialist areas of study include administration, leadership and management; health education; nurse education, language and literacy, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), applied linguistics, classroom management and discipline; counselling, organisational change; and student advocacy and well-being. For people involved in teaching at any level, this is a teacher development course. It may either add a specialist qualification for teachers who are already registered or lead to further study opportunities in the broad field of education. It is not a professional-entry program. Prerequisite Candidates with a three-year Bachelor degree are eligible for entry to a two-year program. Candidates with a four year teaching qualification, an Honours degree or a relevant specialist Graduate Diploma from a recognised university or institution are eligible for advanced standing entry to a 120 credit-point program. Fee type Fees (Fee-Help available) Fee amount Indicative (2012): $14,690 per 120 credit points. How to apply Apply direct to the University by 15 February for Semester 1 and 9 July for Semester 2. Download, complete and submit a postgraduate coursework application form (PDF 3.5MB). Please ensure you also provide all supplementary information required. Full course details Course structures and subject information for the following cours(es): Education (Master)Melbourne Education (Master)Bendigo Education (Master)Albury-Wodonga
2013	Master of Education (Educational Leadership and Management)	Albury-Wodonga Melbourne	1 or 2 years full-time.	Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)
Master of Education (Educational Leadership and Management) continued… Course description This course aims to meet the needs of people involved in education and interested in pursuing a role in leadership or management and evaluation of educational institutions and systems, including schools, universities, TAFEs, health and nursing education, and other industries providing professional education. The program addresses key areas of educational leadership and management, and provides extensive choices in electives from the Faculty of Education and MBA listings of the Faculty of Law and Management. For people involved or interested in leadership positions in teaching at any level, this is a teacher development course. It may either add a specialist qualification for teachers who are already registered or lead to further study opportunities in the broad field of education and leadership. Prerequisite Candidates with a three-year Bachelor degree are eligible for entry to a two-year program (240 credit points). Candidates with a Graduate Bachelor of Education, Honours degree or relevant specialist Graduate Diploma from a recognised university or institution are eligible for entry to a one-year program (120 credit points). Fee type Fees (Fee-Help available) Fee amount Indicative (2012): $13,360 per 120 credit points. How to apply Apply direct to the University by 15 February for Semester 1 and 9 July for Semester 2. Download, complete and submit a postgraduate coursework application form (PDF 3.5MB). Please ensure you also provide all supplementary information required. Full course details Course structures and subject information for the following cours(es): Education (Educational Leadership and Management) (Master)Melbourne Education (Educational Leadership and Management) (Master)Bendigo Education (Educational Leadership and Management) (Master)Albury-Wodonga
2013	Master of Special Education	Bendigo	1 year full-time or 2- 3 years part-time.	Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)
Master of Special Education continued… Course description This course promotes an inclusive concept of special education, along with the traditional area of the effective and equitable education of students with disabilities, impairments, and other special education needs. It is designed to equip students with knowledge and skills in all areas of special education, ranging from students at risk to family and school relationships to communication systems and emerging technologies and intervention programs. Prerequisite Bachelor of Education, Honours degree, four-year teaching qualification or specialised Graduate Diploma. Fee type Fees (Fee-Help available) Fee amount Indicative (2011): $12,610 per 120 credit points. Additional information Students must produce a Working With Children Check Card prior to commencing. How to apply Apply direct to the University by 15 February for Semester 1 and 9 July for Semester 2. Download, complete and submit a postgraduate coursework application form. Please ensure you also provide all supplementary information required. Professional recognition The course is endorsed by the Victorian Institute of Teaching for candidates with an accredited general teaching qualification. Full course details Course structures and subject information for the following cours(es): Special Education (Master)Bendigo

How to apply?

Methods of application vary from course to course. Please see the course entry above for details of how to apply for the course you are interested in.

Fees and scholarships

Postgraduate coursework programs are either:

Fee-paying (where you pay the full cost of the course). FEE-HELP is available.
CSP (Commonwealth Supported Place), subsidised by the Commonwealth Government where you pay a contribution towards course costs. HECS-HELP is available.

Students enrolled for certain postgraduate coursework programs may be eligible for student income support.

International students

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Educational leadership and management international courses
Offer year	Course title (CRICOS)	Campus(es)	Duration	Semester starts	Annual Tuition Fee (AUD)
2013	Graduate Diploma in Educational Studies (036099J)	Bendigo Melbourne	1 year	Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)	$20 860
Graduate Diploma in Educational Studies continued… Year 2013 Course description This course provides an opportunity for teachers and other professionals to further their professional development in general educational studies. It provides a fourth-year qualification for teachers with three years' training, or a qualification in education for nurses or other professionals who want to pursue studies in professional education related to their own environment. It is also a pathway to Master's-level study (satisfying requirements for the first year). For people involved in teaching at any level, this is a teacher development course. It may either add a specialist qualification for teachers who are already registered or lead to further study opportunities in the broad field of education. It is not a professional-entry course. English Language Requirements IELTS (Academic): minimum score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0. TOEFL Paper-based Test: minimum score of 575 (minimum score of 5 in the Test of Written English). TOEFL Internet-based Test: minimum score of 80 with minimum overall for SLR 18; W 22. La Trobe Melbourne (ELICOS): completion of English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B Certificate at postgraduate (EFS5 (70 per cent) PG1) level. For more information please visit the La Trobe Melbourne website. English as the language of instruction in tertiary studies may be accepted. Please note: English as the language of instruction in previous study will not be accepted as a basis of admission (English) for courses where the approved test score requirement is above an IELTS 6.5 with no band score lower than 6.0. Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE): minimum score of 64 with no communicative skill score less than 59. Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE): a grade of B or higher. Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE): a grade of C or higher. Or approved international equivalent. Academic entry requirements An Australian Bachelor's degree, a teaching qualification, or an approved international equivalent. Full course details Course structures and subject information for the following cours(es): Educational Studies (Graduate Diploma)Melbourne Educational Studies (Graduate Diploma)Bendigo Educational Studies (Graduate Diploma)Albury-Wodonga
2013	Master of Education (011412M)	Bendigo Melbourne	2 years (1 year - 120 credit point program. Entry into the 1 year program is available only to applicants granted Advanced Standing (credit).	Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)	$21 190
Master of Education continued… Year 2013 Course description This course is for graduates with a background in teaching and/or educational administration, and others with a professional interest in education. With flexible study and subject options, students can undertake professional development in their area of interest. Specialist areas of study include administration, leadership and management; health education; nurse education, language and literacy, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), applied linguistics, classroom management and discipline; counselling, organisational change; and student advocacy and well-being. For people involved in teaching at any level, this is a teacher development course. It may either add a specialist qualification for teachers who are already registered or lead to further study opportunities in the broad field of education. It is not a professional-entry program. English Language Requirements IELTS (Academic): minimum score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0. TOEFL Paper-based Test: minimum score of 575 (minimum score of 5 in the Test of Written English). TOEFL Internet-based Test: minimum score of 80 with minimum overall for SLR 18; W 22. La Trobe Melbourne (ELICOS): completion of English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B Certificate at postgraduate (EFS5 (70 per cent) PG1) level. For more information please visit the La Trobe Melbourne website. English as the language of instruction in tertiary studies may be accepted. Please note: English as the language of instruction in previous study will not be accepted as a basis of admission (English) for courses where the approved test score requirement is above an IELTS 6.5 with no band score lower than 6.0. Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE): minimum score of 64 with no communicative skill score less than 59. Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE): a grade of B or higher. Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE): a grade of C or higher. Or approved international equivalent. Academic entry requirements A three-year Australian Bachelor's degree or approved international equivalent. Applicants with an approved four-year teaching qualification, an Honours degree, or a relevant specialist Graduate Diploma from a recognised university or institution will be eligible for Advanced Standing (credit) into a 120 credit point (one year) program. Additional information Completion of a minor thesis in this program provides eligibility for a direct pathway into Doctoral studies (EdD and PhD). Candidates who complete the program by coursework may apply for the EdD but need to achieve a B Grade average in the coursework component to be eligible for the Doctoral thesis. Full course details Course structures and subject information for the following cours(es): Education (Master)Melbourne Education (Master)Bendigo Education (Master)Albury-Wodonga
2013	Master of Educational Leadership and Management (031707G)	Melbourne	2 years (1 year - 120 credit point program)	Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)	$21 190
Master of Educational Leadership and Management continued… Year 2013 Course description This course aims to meet the needs of people involved in education who are interested in pursuing a role in leadership or management. It may also set graduates who want to evaluate educational institutions and systems, including schools, universities, TAFEs, health and nursing education, and other industries providing professional education. The program addresses key areas of educational leadership and management, and provides extensive choices in electives from the Faculty of Education and MBA listings of the Faculty of Business, Economics and Law. For people involved or interested in leadership positions in teaching at any level, this is a teacher development course. It may either add a specialist qualification for teachers who are already registered or lead to further study opportunities in the broad field of education and leadership. English Language Requirements IELTS (Academic): minimum score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0. TOEFL Paper-based Test: minimum score of 575 (minimum score of 5 in the Test of Written English). TOEFL Internet-based Test: minimum score of 80 with minimum overall for SLR 18; W 22. La Trobe Melbourne (ELICOS): completion of English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B Certificate at postgraduate (EFS5 (70 per cent) PG1) level. For more information please visit the La Trobe Melbourne website. English as the language of instruction in tertiary studies may be accepted. Please note: English as the language of instruction in previous study will not be accepted as a basis of admission (English) for courses where the approved test score requirement is above an IELTS 6.5 with no band score lower than 6.0. Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE): minimum score of 64 with no communicative skill score less than 59. Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE): a grade of B or higher. Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE): a grade of C or higher. Or approved international equivalent. Academic entry requirements A three-year Australian Bachelor's degree or approved international equivalent, or equivalent tertiary qualification. Applicants with a Bachelor of Education, an Honours degree or a relevant specialist Graduate Diploma from a recognised university or institution may be eligible for one year of Advanced Standing (credit). Additional information Entry into the 1 year (120 credit points) program is only available to applicants granted Advanced Standing (credit). Full course details Course structures and subject information for the following cours(es): Educational Leadership and Management (Master)Melbourne Educational Leadership and Management (Master)Bendigo Educational Leadership and Management (Master)Albury-Wodonga
2013	Master of Special Education (049908G)	Bendigo	1 year	Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)	$20 860
Master of Special Education continued… Year 2013 Course description This course promotes an inclusive concept of special education, along with the traditional area of the effective and equitable education of students with disabilities, impairments, and other special education needs. It is designed to equip students with knowledge and skills in all areas of special education, ranging from students at risk to family and school relationships to communication systems and emerging technologies and intervention programs. English Language Requirements IELTS (Academic) score of 7.5 with no individual band score less than 7 and a score of no less than 8 in speaking and listening. Academic entry requirements An approved Australian four-year Bachelor of Education, an Honours degree, an approved four year teaching qualification or a specialised Graduate Diploma, or approved international equivalent. Candidates with an Australian three-year Bachelor's degree or approved international equivalent are eligible to apply for a two-year program consisting of the Graduate Diploma in Education (Secondary) together with the Master of Special Education. Professional recognition The qualification is endorsed by the Victorian Institute of Teaching when combined with an approved teaching qualification. Full course details Course structures and subject information for the following cours(es): Special Education (Master)Bendigo

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Fees and scholarships

Estimated fees for international students are indicated for each course above. Fees are indicative only and set at 120 credit points per course, unless otherwise stated, and may vary depending on the number of credit points in which students enrol. Some courses may vary in credit point load and fees will be adjusted accordingly.

There is also a range of scholarships available for international students to assist students.

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