SPECIALISED DIPLOMA IN EDUCATIONAL MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP (70DEML)

This programme aims at acquainting candidates with the basic knowledge and skills associated with the development and management of educational institutions. The Specialised Diploma in Educational Management and Leadership is designed to train and produce effective educational managers in government ministries, parastatal organisations, private sectors and non-governmental organisations. The programme covers a wide range of themes needed to run an institution effectively. Another aim is therefore to develop human resources for sustainable implementation of national policies of the Ministry of Education. The programme aims at providing relevant skills and knowledge that may lead to a change of attitude and practices among educational leaders for a more efficient and effective management of educational institutions at different levels.

PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

The Specialised Diploma in Educational Management and Leadership is a one-year programme with the minimum period of one-year for full time registration and two years on distance. The diploma offers eight modules. All the modules are semester modules with the exception of the Project Work. Four modules will be offered in the first semester and four modules will be offered in the second semester. The theory will be applied in practice by means of project work that will be offered during both the first and second semesters. The student in consultation with the programme coordinator makes the choice of the project. The project will be done concurrently with the other modules.

This module will provide opportunities for further studies and professional development in the area of educational management and leadership. It will also equip candidates with relevant principles, theory and practice of educational management. The diploma will train candidates in the aspects of effective leadership in schools. It will also help them to develop skills in the governance of schools, to acquire skills in financial management and budgeting in schools, and to orient candidates towards human resource management skills.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

To register for the programme Principals, Deputy Principals, managers in education, serving Head of Departments, and teachers must hold a Basic Education Teachers Diploma (BETD) qualification or equivalent and have at least three years teaching experience.

ASSESSMENT AND PROMOTION REQUIREMENT

Module assessment is based on continuous assessment by means of tutor-marked assignments, and a written examination at the end of each module. To complete a module successfully you should obtain a minimum mark of at least 40% in the examination, and a final mark of at least 50%. The final mark is calculated according to a ratio of 50% continuous assessment mark and 50% examination mark. You need to obtain at least 40% in your continuous assessment mark to be admitted to the examination.

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