Master of Science in Educational Management

Program Description

The Master of Science in Educational Management is designed to equip education professionals with the strategic, leadership, and technological skills necessary to lead and transform academic institutions in the digital age. The program integrates advanced knowledge in educational administration, educational innovation, and organizational development. Graduates will be prepared to effectively manage educational organizations, implement data-driven strategies, lead curricular innovation, and respond to the evolving challenges of modern learning environments, both virtual and in-person. 

 

Students can tailor their academic path by selecting one of the high-impact majors, designed to develop specialized knowledge in emerging and critical business areas. 

Major in Instructional Design and Digital Innovation in Virtual Learning Environments 

This major prepares students to become leaders in the creation and implementation of innovative instructional strategies adapted to virtual and blended learning environments. The curriculum emphasizes instructional design models, transmedia storytelling, gamification, and educational technologies that enhance student engagement and performance. Students will gain practical experience in designing digital content, assessing learning outcomes, and applying emerging technologies to create flexible, accessible, and student-centered educational experiences. Graduates will also be qualified to work as instructional designers, e-learning strategists, or digital learning specialists in educational institutions, corporations, and educational technology organizations. 

Major in Educational Leadership and Strategic Management 

This major focuses on the strategic, organizational, and human dimensions of leading educational institutions. It prepares students to assume leadership roles by developing expertise in educational planning, policy implementation, quality assurance, project management, and organizational innovation. Emphasis is placed on decision-making, team leadership, resource management, and fostering an inclusive, high-performing institutional culture. Additionally, graduates will be prepared to serve as school administrators, educational consultants, academic coordinators, or policy advisors, contributing to the improvement and innovation of educational systems at various levels. 

Program Objective

Graduates of the Bachelor’s Degree are able to: 

  1. Develop strategic leadership in education: Equip education professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to lead and manage academic institutions effectively, fostering an environment conducive to educational excellence in both virtual and in‑person settings.

  2. Enhance organizational development skills: Prepare graduates to design, implement, and manage educational systems that promote continuous improvement, innovation, and sustainability, focusing on structures that support student success and institutional effectiveness.

  3. Promote digital innovation in education: Provide students with the tools and methodologies to implement cutting‑edge technologies and instructional strategies—such as gamification, transmedia storytelling, and emerging digital tools—in virtual and blended learning environments.

  4. Prepare for instructional design leadership: Equip students with expertise in instructional design, curriculum development, and educational technologies, enabling them to create flexible, accessible, and engaging learning experiences that cater to diverse learner needs.

  5. Enhance data‑driven decision‑making: Enable students to use data analytics and evidence‑based practices to make informed decisions, implement data‑driven strategies, and assess learning outcomes to improve both student performance and institutional operations.

  6. Foster inclusive and high‑performing institutional cultures: Develop students’ ability to cultivate inclusive, collaborative, and high‑performance cultures within educational organizations, ensuring alignment of practices with the needs of diverse student populations.

  7. Prepare students for leadership roles in education: Provide graduates with the skills to assume leadership positions in various educational contexts, including schools, universities, consulting firms, and governmental or policy‑related organizations.

  8. Promote educational policy and planning expertise: Equip students with the knowledge to navigate and implement educational policies, manage projects, and develop strategic initiatives that address evolving challenges and opportunities in the global educational landscape.

  9. Cultivate lifelong learning and innovation: Encourage graduates to engage continuously in professional development, stay informed about emerging trends in educational technology, and adapt to the evolving needs of learners and educators in the digital age.

Program Breakdown

Course Number 

Course Title 

Credit Hours 

 

REQUIRED CORE COURSE 

 

REM500 

Advanced Research Methodology 

3 

EDM510 

Time Management and Interpersonal Skills for Educational Leaders 

3 

EDM520 

Curricular Design Theory and Innovative Models 

3 

LEG530 

International Educational Systems, Policies, and Legislation 

3 

EDM540 

Teacher Talent Development in Digital Environments 

3 

PHI550 

Philosophy of Education 

3 

EDM560 

Educational Trends and Global Culture 

3 

EDM570 

Educational Inclusion 

3 

 

Sub – Total 

24 

Course Number  Course Title  Credit Hours 
IDD610  Digital and Transmedia Environments  3 
IDD620  Gamification and Transmedia Learning Strategies  3 
IDD630  Instructional Design and Assessment in Virtual Environments  3 
EDM640  Capstone Project – Education  3 
  Sub – Total  12 
Course Number  Course Title  Credit Hours 
ELS610  Educational Project Design and Evaluation  3 
ELS620  Principles of Educational Leadership and Administration  3 
ELS630  Strategic Planning and Educational Organization Development  3 
EDM640  Capstone Project – Education  3 
  Sub – Total  12 
  Total  36 

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