MEdM Master of Educational Management

at University of Waikato

This 180-point part-time masters programme is designed for people who are looking to enter into, or progress within, a career in leadership and management in the education sector, where they can have a bigger impact on organisational performance.
 

The Master of Educational Management (MEdM) will deepen your understanding of transformative change, business strategy, financial analysis, and managing people within an educational institution.
 

Graduates who possess advanced professional knowledge of both leadership and management in the context of education are in great demand. For those wishing to move from middle management into senior roles, this qualification will strongly position you for a range of career opportunities.
 

You can study this programme part-time over three years by completing 60 points a year, or full-time over 18 months. Most of the education papers are also available online, offering participants the flexibility to study from home.
 

The MEdM is jointly delivered by the Division of Education and Waikato Management School. You will be taught by experienced lecturers who are experts in their field.
 

• EDLED502 is available both Online and in Hamilton.

• MNMGT550, MNMGT551 and MNMGT553 are available at both the Hamilton and Tauranga campuses.

• MNMGT552 and MNMGT554 are only available in Hamilton.
   

  Part One: Foundations (105 points)

  Take ALL of the following six papers:
   

• EDLED502 - Educational Leadership: Organisational Change and Development (30 points) - B Trimester (July to November) - Hamilton & Online
  This paper explores key theories and practices of organisational development and collaborative change management in educational contexts. The complex drivers associated with change and innovation will be explored as a means to develop approaches to successfully respond to, embrace and lead change in education.

• MNMGT550 Management Strategy in Context (15 points) - W teaching period (March to May) - Hamilton
  This paper applies key strategic, communication and marketing frameworks and tools to the analysis of real organisations, and then develops strategies to enhance their stakeholder centric positioning and performance.

• MNMGT551 - Financial Analysis for Professionals (15 points) - W teaching period (March to May)
  This paper equips managers with the skills to determine the financial health of an organisation and make financial decisions, in order to support organisational resilience during growth, transformation, or a re-positioning of strategic priorities.

• MNMGT552 Managing Projects in Organisations (15 points)
  Develop your skills in leading and managing business projects.

• MNMGT553 Managing People in Organisations (15 points) - W teaching period (March to May) - Hamilton
  Managers are required to demonstrate exceptional interpersonal, intercultural and negotiation skills in every aspect of their jobs. This paper equips students with the skills and competencies required to enable, engage and empower workers.

• MNMGT554 Governance (15 points) - W teaching period (March to May)
  This paper takes an ambicultural approach to governance and covers the practicalities of business governance, including ethical decision-making, fiscal, societal and environmental responsibility, and reporting.
   

• Part Two:  Educational Leadership (30 points)

  Choose ONE of the following papers:
   

• EDLED501 - Educational Leadership: Issues and Perspectives (30 points) - A Trimester (March to July) - Hamilton & Online

• Part Three: Applications (45 points)

  Choose ONE of the following papers:

  This paper provides an opportunity for the student to investigate a topic in depth and conduct applied research that results in a report that will be of value to practitioners and or organisations. Through critical awareness of issues in a field of practice, students will develop and apply skills and techniques they have learnt through prior papers to existing or emerging problems in business.

• EDLED504 - Educational Leadership: Inquiry in Organisations and Communities (30 points) - B Trimester (July to November) - Hamilton
  This paper critically examines the contextual and relational nature of educational leadership in learning organisations and communities. Through examining and employing fundamental principles of Appreciative Inquiry (AI) - a strength-based approach to purposeful organisational change, participants will interrogate their leadership practice with a view to building, leading and sustaining flourishing learning organisations and communities. This paper seeks to enhance the participant's ability to strengthen professional relationships and engage individuals in change mechanisms within diverse communities of practice.

• MNMGT555 -  Action Research Project (30 points)

• AND complete the following capstone paper:

• EDLED510 - Capstone: Application to Professional Practice (15 points) - A Trimester (March to July) - Hamilton
  In this capstone paper, students synthesise, reflect on, and apply the conceptual and practical knowledge gained throughout the MEdM degree to a significant contemporary and/or anticipated future issue of practice in their current educational setting.

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• This paper introduces key theories and practices of educational leaders. Major research theories and research findings will be critically examined against the realities of educational settings. The paper will also explore the shape of the educational leadership landscape in a New Zealand setting and allow students to examine their own leadership practice.

• EDLED503: Educational Leadership: Coaching and Mentoring (30 points) - A Trimester (March to July)- Hamilton & Tauranga (taught partially online)

• This paper critically examines theories and models of continuing leadership development through mentoring and coaching. It focuses on the importance of critical reflection on practice, the change process through adult learning theory, and the leadership capacity building that is so important in educational settings. Participants will study the interpersonal skills and knowledge necessary for developing leaders and leadership. They will examine their practice in a coaching and mentoring context and articulate developing understandings.

• EDLED505 - Educational Leadership for Social Justice (30 points) - A Trimester (March to July) - Hamilton & Online

• This paper draws on research and theory from New Zealand and global contexts to critically examine leadership practices related to issues of social justice in education. This paper provides opportunities to engage in current debates related to equity, access, fairness, agency and success in education and offers a framework for raising socially just consciousness for action.

To be admitted to the Master of Educational Management, applicants must have a bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification from a recognised university, with at least a B-minus grade average in the 300 Level papers and some relevant work experience.
 

If you do NOT have a bachelor's degree, you may still be eligible for admission if you can demonstrate substantial relevant work experience and evidence of success in academic study. Decisions will be made on a case-by-case basis at the discretion of the Programme Leader.
 

This degree consists of either:

• a dissertation and coursework

• coursework only
   

This degree can be either in the same area as your undergraduate study or in a new area of study.
 

Depending on your previous study and chosen subject, a masters may take one, one and a half, or two years to complete.
 

A recognised bachelors degree with a B/B+ average, and a B/B+ average in a relevant subject if required.
 

Some Faculties/Schools require an honours degree (to demonstrate research capacity). Where the above requirements are not met, further study in a lower level programme may be required first.
 

To provide flexibility to students during COVID-19 who are affected by the closure of testing centres, the University of Waikato will accept the following alternative tests for all 2021 and 2022 intakes. Please note this policy is subject to review.
 

• IELTS Indicator (this is an online version of the regular IELTS test)

• TOEFL iBT Home (Plus) (this is an online version of the regular TOEFL test)

• Duolingo English Test (DET) with the following scores:

  • DET score of 90 for pre-degree programmes (IELTS 5.5 equivalent)

  • DET score of 100 for undergraduate programmes (excluding those listed below)

  • DET score of 110 for postgraduate programmes (excluding doctoral programmes)
     

The University of Waikato will accept Duolingo (DET) as an alternative means of meeting the English language entry requirements for the majority of its programmes (excluding all Initial Teacher Education (ITE) programmes, BSW and LLB) while test centres remain closed and until further notice.

Students who are accepted into their programme using any of the three language tests named above will be issued an unconditional offer, but will be required to undertake a supplementary online language assessment. For doctoral students using DET to gain admission, you will be required to undertake a supplementary assessment prior to an offer being issued.
 

If you are an international student, you will also need to meet an English language entry requirement. If you do not meet the requirement for your chosen postgraduate qualification, we have Academic English Language programmes available that you can enrol in to help you meet these entry requirements.
 

For admission to the Master of Teaching and Learning (MTchgLn) an academic IELTS overall score of 7.0 (with no less than 7.0 in any band) is required.
 

Equivalent qualifications
 

If you have successfully completed study in the English medium, you may not have to take a language test. This document also includes all approved alternatives to our IELTS requirements.

Estimated Fees* (International):    $33,195 (120 pts) or $49,795 (180 pts) per programme (180 poin