Online Course Brochure
Course structure
The program has two phases: Core (compulsory) and Breadth/Depth Studies (electives) which may be studied in a flexible sequence to meet your needs.
The course consists of 10 courses (80 points), comprising the following:
Phase 1: Core Studies
ESA512 International Educational Leadership
EER500 Introduction to Educational Research
and either:
EER501 Qualitative Research Methods
or
EER502 Quantitative Research Methods
Pathway A - leaders seeking Principal qualifications
ESA510 School Leadership 1 *
ESA511 School Leadership 2 *
Pathway B - leaders with Principal qualifications
ESA509 Advanced School Leadership *
ESA504 Education Policy Analysis
*Candidates should note that prior credit may be granted for these courses. Please refer to the Information to Candidates: Credit section for further details.
Phase 2: Breadth/Depth Studies
Students can elect to enrol in the Research Stream or the Professional Stream.
Professional Orientation
40 subject points from:
ESA513 Leading Learning
EEE504 Issues in Assessment and Evaluation
EEP511 International Perspectives in Education
EEL406 Mentors and Mentoring
EEL510 Organisational Learning
EPT502 Issues in Professional Development
ESA503 Management of Educational Change
ESA504 Education Policy Analysis
ESA509 Advanced School Leadership
EEB501 Preparing a Literature Review
EER501 Qualitative Research Methods
EER502 Quantitative Research Methods
ERP502 Master of Education Project (16 points)
or
any subject offered by the Faculty of Education or Charles Sturt University, or other university (including the DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University) as approved by the Course Coordinator.
or
Research Orientation
ERP503 Master of Education Thesis (32 subject points) *
and
one 8 point subject selected from the list of Restricted Electives in the Professional Orientation stream.
* Note: Approval must be sought after the completion of five subjects to enrol in the thesis component. Students will be advised should further specialised research or other subjects be required.
Enrolment pattern
Enrolment patterns will vary according to individual interests and availability of courses. Subject choice is dependent on subjects being available in a particular session and the meeting of any prerequisites, corequisites and/or enrolment restrictions.
In 2009 Spring Session (July – November), ESA513 Leading Learning and ESA503 Management of Educational Change, are on offer.
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).