MASTER OF EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT


Programme Overview

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Full-Time Duration: 2 Semester + 1 Semester, (Research)

Programme Structure

Core Courses (16 credits)
  • Research Methods in Education
  • Quantitative and Qualitative Data Analysis
  • Seminar on Educational Scholarship
  • Application of Leadership and Management Theories in Education
  • Seminar on Professional Practices in Educational Leadership and Management

Elective Courses (15 credits)
  • Educational Management and Administration
  • Educational Leadership
  • Educational Planning
  • Leading Educational Change
  • Quality of Education
  • Information and Communication Technology in Education Management
  • Management of Strategic Policy in Education
  • Human Resource Management in Education
  • Financial Planning and Economics of Education
  • Organizational Behavior and Development in Education
  • Supervision and Coaching in Educational Organization

Research Courses (12 credits)
  • Research Project

Career Prospects

Educational Administrator, School Principal, Educational Consultant, Director of Educational Programs, Educational Policy Maker, Academic Dean, Education Management Specialist, Curriculum Developer, Education Quality Assurance Manager, Human Resources Manager in Education, Educational Planning and Development Specialist, Instructional Coordinator, Education Program Evaluator, Leadership Trainer for Educator, Strategic Education Planner.

Tuition Fee

Local

RM 14,300

International

RM30,800

Intake

Semester 2 (March) Intake, Academic Session 2025/2026

Entry Requirement

General Entry Requirements

For applicants with a CGPA of not less than 3.00:
  • Possess a Bachelor’s Degree with a CGPA of not less than 3.00; or

For applicants with a CGPA of 2.50 – 2.99 (must fulfill at least one of the following):
  • Graduate from University Malaya; or
  • Accumulate at least one (1) year of work experience in related fields; or
  • Produce publications in related field; or
  • Receive a scholarship; or
  • Serve as a staff member of a government agency; or
  • Pass an interview conducted by Faculty; or
  • Pass a Special evaluation by Faculty.

Specific Entry Requirements

  • General University Requirements: Fulfill the General University Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree Qualification: Possessed a Bachelor's of Education or Bachelor's degree with Education.
  • Master's Degree Qualification: N/A
  • Equivalent Qualification: N/A
  • Related Fields: N/A
  • Special Requirements:


    • Applicants with a Bachelor's Degree in related field (CGPA: ≥ 3.00)

      Must fulfill at least ONE of the following criteria:

      • Possessed a Postgraduate Diploma in Education (minimum CGPA 3.00); or
      • Teaching Qualification recognized by the university; or
      • At least two (2) years teaching experience in a related field; or
      • Professional qualification from a recognized professional body; or
      • Other qualifications approved by the Senate from time to time


      OR

    • Applicants with a Bachelor of Education or Bachelor's Degree with Education (CGPA: 2.70 - 2.99)

      Must fulfill at least ONE of the following criteria:

      • UM graduate; or
      • At least two (2) years of work experience in education-related field (Human Resources in Educational Institutions, Teaching, Malaysian Examinations Board); or
      • Professional qualification from a recognized professional body; or
      • Published in a related field; or
      • A Scholarship holder; or
      • A Government servant; or
      • Pass an interview by PTj; or
      • Pass a Special Assessment by PTj; or


      OR

    • Applicants with a Bachelor of Education or Bachelor's Degree with Education(CGPA: 2.50 - 2.69)

      Must fulfill at least TWO of the following criteria:

      • UM graduate; or
      • At least Three (3) years teaching experience in a related field; or
      • Professional qualification from a recognized professional body; or
      • Published in a related field; or
      • A Scholarship holder; or
      • A Government servant; or
      • Pass an interview by PTj; or
      • Pass a Special Assessment PTj; or
English Requirements
  • Malaysia University English Test (MUET): Band 4.0; or
  • International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic: Band 6.0; or
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – Paper-Based Test (PBT): Not applicable; or
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – Internet-Based Test (IBT) (Centre-Based): Score 60; or
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – Computer-Based Test (CBT): Not applicable; or
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – Essential Online: Score 8.5; or
  • Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic: Score 59; or
  • Cambridge English Qualifications & Tests – Linguaskill Online: Not applicable; or
  • Cambridge English Qualifications & Tests – B1 Preliminary, B2 First, C1 Advanced, C2 Proficiency: Score 169; or
  • Cambridge English Qualifications & Tests – B2 Business Vantage, C1 Business Higher: Not applicable; or
  • Occupational English Test (OET) (Conventional / Online): Not Applicable; or
  • Cambridge English: First (FCE): Not applicable; or
  • Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): Not applicable; or
  • Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE): Not applicable