Master of International Education (School Leadership)

What is this course about?

CSU's Master of International Education (School Leadership) is a flexible degree blending theory and practice and challenges educational leaders to bring a global perspective to address issues confronting them in their professional settings.

Charles Sturt University is a confident, forward looking and thriving university, which contributes significantly to Australia's participation in the international community. The Faculty of Education delivers distinctive, internationally recognised post graduate qualifications that meet the professional needs of contemporary educational leaders worldwide.

The Master of International Education (School Leadership) has been designed for practicing educators wishing to enhance their leadership capacity within their professional setting. As a graduate of this course you will be able to bring a global perspective to teaching, learning and leading your educational organisation. You will be more capable to strengthen learning outcomes in your current professional setting and more confident to explore other contexts within which to practice. The course brings an international focus to local circumstances within educational organisations by:

  • exploring school leadership issues through critical and in-depth reflection of theory, international experience and practice
  • bringing findings from academic study and international clinical experience to the systematic analysis of educational issues important to successful learning in schools and other educational and training organisations at the local level
  • applying theoretical, intellectual and methodological tools to investigate local and global events and their impact on learning and education.

The course is recognised by international credentialing agencies. It responds to the professional needs of educators to anticipate issues, analyse responses from local and global perspectives and implement strategies which are principled, prudent and practical. 

Meets your professional goals

CSU's Master of International Education (School Leadership) aims to assist you in achieving your career goals whilst building your confidence and capacity as a global leader in the education professions.  It consists of core subjects, which focus on international education leadership, perspectives and international educational research, and a wide range of elective subjects. The electives enable you to pursue your professional objectives or engage in your desired research orientation which can also lead into further study at the doctorate level. The course is structured to allow streamlined articulation of these core and elective subjects. This provides purposeful continuity between your academic, project and research interests ensuring the course has a high level of relevance to your individual career.

Recognises your prior learning

Relevant and certified professional learning will be considered for prior learning credit at the time of admission and as you progress through the course. You can receive credit for up to five of the ten subjects required for graduation which can significantly reduce the time and cost associated with your overall study commitment.

Create your own study schedule

CSU is Australia's leading provider of flexible distance education and course design aims to adapt to your personal study schedule. From anywhere in the world, you can customise your participation; study from home, at work and at times which suit you and your lifestyle. CSU provides a high level of support through our collaborative online environment, CSU Interact, which facilitates efficient and responsive communication with lecturers and classmates as well as providing access to learning resources and student services.

Academic expectations

For each 8 point subject at CSU, students should normally expect to spend between 140-160 hours engaged in the specified learning and assessment activities (such as attending lectures or residential schools, assigned readings, tutorial assistance, individual or group research/study, forum activity, workplace learning, assignments or examinations). The student workload for some subjects may vary from these norms as a result of approved course design.

Students will be assessed on the basis of completed assignments, examinations, workplace learning, or other methods as outlined in specific subject outlines.

Where applicable, students are responsible for travel and accommodation costs involved in workplace learning experiences. Expectations relating to academic, workplace learning, time and cost requirements for specific subjects are provided in the subject outlines and in course materials.

Campus

Ontario

Duration

3-5 years part-time by distance education

Graduation requirements

To graduate from the Master of International Education (School Leadership), students must satisfactorily complete 10 courses (80 points).

Course structure

More information about subjects and course structure.


Admission requirements

To study this course, you will need to indicate your likelihood of success through previous studies and other attainments and experience.

Cost of study

When weighing up the costs of study, consider the benefits of having the qualification you need to achieve your personal and professional goals.

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http://www.csu.edu.au/courses/postgraduate/international_education_leadership

More information:

In Ontario, the Master of International Education (School Leadership) program is offered under the written consent of the Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities for the period from 17th April 2009 to 17th April 2014. Prospective students are responsible for satisfying themselves that the programs and the degrees will be appropriate to their needs (e.g. acceptable to potential employers, professional licensing bodies or other educational institutions).

At a glance

Study Mode

Distance education

Where

Ontario

When

Session 1; Session 2; Session 3

Level

Postgraduate

Duration

3-5 years part-time by distance education

International?

YES

Indicative ATAR

N/A

How to apply

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