- The design of the postgraduate program aims at providing educators and other stakeholders with the appropriate theoretical/empirical background based on the latest research findings and practical knowledge and skills, in order to become efficient school leaders and to address the multiple increasing challenges of leading an educational organization, both in the Cyprus and Greek context.
- The graduates of the program possess all the necessary knowledge and skills required to promote an effective and successful school leadership for the benefit of students as well as the school organization in general.
- Subsequently, graduates of the program can work as school principals/ assistant school principals at all levels of public and private education or be employed in other public services, in organization/institutions, semi-government organizations and private enterprises. Current students include teachers, vice principals and school inspectors, aspiring to further broaden their knowledge on educational management and administration.
- Moreover, they can pursue further postgraduate studies at doctoral level.

Admission Requirements
The admission requirements are specified in the General Student Regulations as well as in the Frederick University Studies Regulation.
An undergraduate degree from a recognized university or the equivalent international qualification or an acceptable professional qualification is considered the main academic requirement.

Additionally, very good knowledge of Greek and English is extremely important. Advantage is considered the demonstration of satisfactory knowledge of English language (suitable qualifications may include TOEFL, IELTS, GCSE, IGCSE, and Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English or equivalent).

Prospective students are expected to submit their application and all related documents, such as copies of their degrees, transcripts, one letter of recommendation of professors or supervisors in the workplace, a name/surname and contact information of professors or supervisors in the workplace that may be asked to provide a recommendation, and a research interest report. Where the Program Committee deems necessary, the candidates may be asked for an interview meeting.

By the expiry of the application deadline for admission to the program, the Evaluation Program Committee will evaluate prospective students based on specific criteria, such as academic records, recommendation letters, digital literacy, research interests, interview, work experience, knowledge of Greek and / or English etc. The committee decisions are announced by electronic mail or otherwise to all candidates.

Transfer of credits from other academic institutions complies with the regulations of the University for transfer students and recognition of previous studies. There are also special regulations and procedures for enrolment of graduates into professional associations and recognition of degrees and higher education qualifications as set by KYSATS and DOATAP (Hellenic NARIC).

General criteria for Distance Learning Programmes
All Distance Learning Programs are offered through E-Learning methods. Therefore, students applying for distance learning programs, in addition to the academic requirements of each program, must have a good level of digital literacy:

The list of necessary digital knowledge and equipment that the student must have to participate and be an active member of the program includes:
- Access to a reliable broadband network
- Computer with camera and microphone
- Smartphone
- Ability to send and receive emails and files
- Ability to operate within an online digital environment, such as the learning platform
- Ability to manage word processing, presentation and other basic functions of office applications.