MA in Educational Administration and Leadership
Distance Learning

MA in Educational Administration and Leadership

MA in Educational Administration and Leadership
Distance Learning

MA in Educational Administration and Leadership

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Duration18 months (full time)

Fees
€6,075 for whole program

LanguageGreek

CampusN/A

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Qualification Awarded Master (MA) in Educational Administration and Leadership
Level Of Qualification Master (2nd Cycle Degree)
Offered by Department of Education
Mode of Study Distance Learning
Upon completion of the program, students are expected to:
1. Develop a thorough and complete background on all major theories and practice of educational administration and educational leadership,
2. Analyze and interpret behaviours in educational settings,
3. Select and implement appropriate leadership styles based on school and personnel settings,
4. Analyze and criticize research studies in educational administration and leadership,
5. Acquire a critical perspective and leadership tools on teaching and learning, technology, team leadership, cros-curriculum education and on other topics in school settings
6. Develop a framework in human resource management,
7. Analyze the main principles on school culture as well as to improve, implement and/ or change school culture in school organizations,
8. Use technology and technological tools during their leadership practice,
9. Work effectively with various internal and external school stakeholders such as teachers, parents, students etc.,
10. Develop an appropriate school environment and culture for all students,
11. Understand the decision-making process and human resource management

- 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.

Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading
There are no specific examination regulations, assessment and grading methods employed by this Program. The examination regulations, assessment methods and grading system for this Program are the same as the relevant general university regulations.

Graduation Requirements
Students are eligible for graduation after successfully completing 90 ECTS credits in the courses listed in the Program Structure.

Furthermore, a student can graduate only if their CGPA is greater or equal to 5.00 out of 10.00.
Graduating students with a CGPA less than 5.00 might have to take extra courses or repeat a number of courses in order to improve their grades.

Access to Further Studies
The graduates of the Program have access to doctoral programmes (3rd Cycle) in disciplines related with education.
Module Group
ECTS

The student must successfully complete 30 ECTS, from the following list of modules:

No.CodeNameECTSHours / week
1DLEDAN051THEORIES AND PRINCIPLES OF EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND LEADERSHIP103
2DLEDAN052EFFECTIVE AND SUCCESSFUL SCHOOL LEADERSHIP103
3DLEDAN053EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH100

The student must successfully complete 30 ECTS, from the following list of modules:

No.CodeNameECTSHours / week
1DLEDAN056EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP AND TECHNOLOGY103
2DLEDAN057EDUCATIONAL POLICY AND EDUCATIONAL CHANGE103
3DLEDAN058EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND CROSS-CULTURAL EDUCATION103
4DLEDAN059MANAGEMENT AND DECISION MAKING103
5DLEDAN060MANAGEMENT AND HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT103
6DLEDAN061TEAM LEADERSHIP IN EDUCATION103

The student must successfully complete 30 ECTS, from the following list of modules:

No.CodeNameECTSHours / week
1DLEDAN062SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ISSUES, PRINCIPLES AND GOALS103
2DLEDAN063CURRENT TRENDS IN SPECIAL AND INCLUSIVE EDUCATION: THEORY AND RESEARCH103
3DLEDAN064TEACHING, LEARNING AND EVALUATION103
4DLEDAN065CURRICULUM STUDIES 103

The student must successfully complete 30 ECTS, from the following list of modules:

No.CodeNameECTSHours / week
1DLEDAN054MASTER THESIS I103
2DLEDAN055MASTER THESIS II203
Total
90
Semesters
ECTS
No.CodeNameECTS
1DLEDA051THEORIES AND PRINCIPLES OF EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND LEADERSHIP10
2DLEDAN052EFFECTIVE AND SUCCESSFUL SCHOOL LEADERSHIP10
3DLEDAN053EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH10
TOTAL30
No.CodeNameECTS
1ELECTIVE COURSES: SCHOOL LEADERSHIP AND ADMINISTRATION OR SCHOOL SETTINGS OR MASTER THESIS10
2ELECTIVE COURSES: SCHOOL LEADERSHIP AND ADMINISTRATION OR SCHOOL SETTINGS OR MASTER THESIS10
3ELECTIVE COURSES: SCHOOL LEADERSHIP AND ADMINISTRATION OR SCHOOL SETTINGS OR MASTER THESIS10
TOTAL30
No.CodeNameECTS
1ELECTIVE COURSES: SCHOOL LEADERSHIP AND ADMINISTRATION OR SCHOOL SETTINGS OR MASTER THESIS10
2ELECTIVE COURSES: SCHOOL LEADERSHIP AND ADMINISTRATION OR SCHOOL SETTINGS OR MASTER THESIS10
3ELECTIVE COURSES: SCHOOL LEADERSHIP AND ADMINISTRATION OR SCHOOL SETTINGS OR MASTER THESIS10
TOTAL30


 

 
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The delivery of the program of study is supported by the following members of staff:

RankName
ProfessorProf. Areti Panaoura
Associate ProfessorDr. Nikleia Eteokleous
Associate ProfessorDr. Chrysanthi Kadji Beltran
Assistant ProfessorDr. Manos Pavlakis
LecturerDr. Nansia Kyriacou
Visiting Professor/Collaborating Acad. StaffDr. Agoritsa Makri
Visiting Professor/Collaborating Acad. StaffMs. Vasiliki Polymeropoulou
Visiting Lecturer/Collaborating Acad. StaffDr. Kallia Ioannou
Visiting Lecturer/Collaborating Acad. StaffDr. Electra Lipsou
Visiting Lecturer/Collaborating Acad. StaffDr. Rafaela Neofytou
Collaborating Acad. StaffDr. Margarita Christoforidou
Collaborating Acad. StaffDr. Mariantri Kazi
Collaborating Acad. StaffDr. Nikos Keravnos
Collaborating Acad. StaffDr. Stefanos Koutras
Collaborating Acad. StaffDr. Stelios Orphanos
Collaborating Acad. StaffDr. Anastasia Panayiotou
Collaborating Acad. StaffDr. Marios Panteli
Collaborating Acad. StaffDr. Konstantina Spyriadou
Collaborating Acad. StaffDr. Aimilia Stavrou
Collaborating Acad. StaffDr. Theodoros Theodorou
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