Program Overview
The Leadership and Educational Change at Columbia University is a MA programme in Education, 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 Leadership and Educational Change programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 1,512 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,512 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: New York City, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Leadership and Educational Change 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
- Perspectives in Educational Leadership
- Globalisation, Educational Change and Pedagogical Reform
- Crafting the Curriculum - From Theory to Practice
- Differentiating Curriculum and Teaching for Diverse Learners
- Teacher Knowledge, Learning and Development
- Teaching and Learning in the Multicultural Classroom
- Theories and Perspectives on Learning
- Assessment and Learning
- Programme and Curriculum Evaluation
- School Change
- Organisational Learning and Development
- Theories of Organisation
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
The application documents must be arranged and submitted in the following order:
- Hardcopy printout of the Application Form, signed at the Affirmation Section and affixed a Passport-sized photograph on the Application Form
- Obtained your School Principal\xc2\x92s endorsement at [Section E \xc2\x96 Support of Employer] [Applicable only for applicants of the MOE-PDCM Sponsorship]
- Photocopy of your National Registration Identity Card (NRIC)(front and back). If you do not have an NRIC, please provide a copy of your passport information page(s)(containing the passport number, name, etc.)
- Completed Photo Form
- Completed Supplementary Information Form(s)
- Coursework Supplementary Form (Applicable to all Coursework programmes except the Master of Teaching programme. To submit one Supplementary Information Form for each programme applied.)
- MTeach Supplementary Form (Applicable only to the Master of Teaching programme)
- For applicants of MA(Applied Psychology) and MA(Counselling & Guidance), please enclose three referee\'s reports in envelopes sealed by the respective referees, with at least one report from an Academic referee, and the other two from Professional referees. Please download the Academic Referee\'s Report Form here. Please download the Professional Referee\'s Report Form here
- Photocopy of Degree Scrolls / Certificates (Master\xc2\x92s Degree, Bachelor\xc2\x92s Degree, Postgraduate Diploma in Education, etc.)
- Photocopy of Transcripts (Master\xc2\x92s Degree, Bachelor\xc2\x92s Degree, Postgraduate Diploma in Education, etc.). Please note that:
- A transcript of detailed academic results is required from each university or college attended. The transcript results should show marks (wherever possible) and grades obtained in each module. If the transcript is in a language other than English, please provide an official English translation as well and the modules in the translation should be listed in the same order as that of the original transcript
- If a complete transcript is not available, please include a complete photocopied set of examination results for every semester
- TOEFL / IELTS Score (Applicable to graduates of universities with non-English medium instruction)
- Other relevant Professional Certificates or examination results of relevant individual modules read, etc.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 1,512 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,512 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 1,512 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,512 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Columbia 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.
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