Educational Administration and Leadership (MEdAdminLead)
Massey UniversityProgram Overview
The Educational Administration and Leadership (MEdAdminLead) at Massey University is a Master programme in Education over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of education. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Educational Administration and Leadership (MEdAdminLead) programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across New Zealand and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 26,970 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 6,556 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Palmerston North, New Zealand
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Educational Administration and Leadership (MEdAdminLead) programme are prepared for diverse careers in education:
- Teacher / Lecturer
- Educational Consultant
- Curriculum Designer
- School Administrator
- Education Policy Researcher
- Training Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Educational Leadership in Action
- Theory and Process in Educational Leadership
- Educational Policy Analysis
- Evaluation of Educational Organisations
- Management of Human Resources in Educational Organisations
- Thesis Part I
- Thesis Part II
- Professional Inquiry
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission to the Degree of Master of Education requires that the candidate will:
- meet the University admission requirements as specified; and shall have
- been awarded or qualified for the Bachelor of Education with a grade average in the highest level courses of at least a B, or equivalent; or
- been awarded or qualified for any other Bachelor\'s degree with a grade average in the highest level courses of at least a B, or equivalent, and hold a professional qualification in teaching; or
- been awarded or qualified for any other Bachelor\'s degree with a grade average in the highest level courses of at least a B.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 26,970 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 6,556 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 26,970 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 6,556 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Massey University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Massey University
Massey University
Palmerston North, New Zealand
Massey University(Māori:Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa) is apublicresearch universityinNew Zealandthat provides internal and distance education. The university has campuses inAuckland,Palmerston North,...
University Profile- Application Deadline Jan, 2027
- Start Date Feb, 2027
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
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