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MSc Higher Education Administration, Management & Leadership

MSc Higher Education Administration, Management & Leadership

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Study mode

Part time

Duration

12 months

Start date

JAN-25

Key information
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Qualification type

MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

Higher Education Administration Higher Education (General) Management Skills (Specific) Headmaster/Headmistress/School Leadership Flexible Learning Design

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

The MSc in Higher Education Administration, Management and Leadership is an innovative course that provides professional staff working in management and administration roles in higher education with a transformative experience to enhance their administrative, managerial and leadership capabilities.

Building on the PG Cert and PG Dip it provides a pathway for staff working in management and administrative roles in HE with a progressional route to support their career development. The course enables participants to develop their knowledge, skills and abilities as HE professionals, promoting excellence in management and administration in higher education.

From this course you will be able to:

  • Demonstrate a critical understanding of how contemporary issues, theories and ideologies in administration, management and leadership can be applied to improve current practice in your institution and the HE sector in general.
  • Evaluate the rigour and validity of published research and assess its relevance to the HE sector, synthesising existing research to identify alternative approaches.
  • Display proficiency in the use of techniques of research and enquiry to draw conclusions from critical evaluation of relevant issues.
  • Demonstrate a critical understanding of your role and organisation in the global HE context.

These courses are not only underpinned by academic rigour, but help participants to develop knowledge and skills that can be easily transferred to the workplace. Ultimately, the courses aim to develop excellent administrators who have the skills, integrity and commitment to make a positive contribution to the societies in which they live and work.

How you’re taught

The courses follow a self-directed, supported work-based learning structure, designed to minimise staff time away from their institutions. The courses incorporate a mix of classroom-based modules, independent supported learning and work-based projects.Each stage consists of two modules, each involving two to three days of face-to-face teaching.

You'll also use our virtual learning environment, NOW, which is a flexible web-based system that gives you 24-hour access to module learning materials and reading lists. It allows you to discuss work with tutors and submit coursework electronically from anywhere in the world.

Careers and employability

This course does not currently offer placements, but the course assignments are based on real-world issues.

Applicants must therefore be in employment, or be able to gain access to an organisation upon which to base assignments. You will need permission from the organisation to use their data during your course.

Career Development

Completion of the course will prepare managers and administrators for their future roles and responsibilities.

Modules

The purpose of the module is to acquire the knowledge and skills to be able to formulate, plan and conduct effective small scale research projects. In this respect, it acts as a research skills training module for the applied research project module, but also provides students with the research skills that will benefit their professional working life.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£3,450

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

Unfortunately, we cannot accept International students onto this course. As a part-time course we are unable to accept applications from students that require a Student Route visa.

Entry requirements

To have satisfactorily completed the PG Diploma in HE Administration, Management and Leadership (within the last five years), in accordance with the Assessment Regulations. Possession of a relevant professional or academic qualification deemed to be equivalent and appropriate to at least 60 M level points.

University information

NTU is one of the biggest and most popular universities in the UK offering a number of benefits for postgraduate students. The University offers a variety of taught postgraduate courses and a wide range of research degree options across their eight academic schools. There are many types of postgraduate study on offer including taught postgraduate courses, professional courses and research degrees. Whether you are looking to further your...more