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Master of Tertiary Education (Management) (MC-TEDMGT)
Masters (Coursework)Year: 2019 Delivered: Online
About this course
- Overview
- Entry and participation requirements
- Attributes, outcomes and skills
- Course structure
- Further study
Coordinator
Gwilym Croucher
Contact
Melbourne School of Professional and Continuing Education
Further information: https://study.unimelb.edu.au/find/courses/graduate/master-of-tertiary-education-management
Overview
Award title | Master of Tertiary Education (Management) |
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Year & campus | 2019 — Parkville |
Fees information | Subject EFTSL, level, discipline and census date |
Study level & type | Graduate Coursework |
AQF level | 9 |
Credit points | 100 credit points |
Duration | 24 months part-time |
The Master of Tertiary Education (Management) is a two-year, part-time, fully online program designed for middle to senior level educators, administrators and scholars seeking to extend their knowledge and skills in tertiary sector leadership and management.
It offers expert perspectives on Higher Education and Vocational Education and Training systems, policy settings, institutional strategies and tertiary sector work cultures in a national and international context, drawn from the best and latest research and resources for tertiary sector leadership. It aims to provide concepts, insights and practical skills for leading and managing successfully in tertiary sector institutions; exposure to high profile tertiary sector leaders and expert scholars, nationally and internationally, and access to a network of tertiary sector peers facing similar management challenges.
Links to further information
https://study.unimelb.edu.au/find/courses/graduate/master-of-tertiary-education-management
Entry requirements
- In order to be considered for entry, applicants must have completed either:
- a four year undergraduate degree in a cognate area, or equivalent; or
- a three year undergraduate degree and at least 50 credit points, or equivalent, of graduate study in a cognate area; or
- a three year undergraduate degree in a cognate area and at least two years of documented, relevant professional experience in tertiary education management, or equivalent;
AND
- have current employment in the tertiary education sector; and
- employer support to participate.
Meeting these entry requirements does not guarantee selection.
- In ranking applications, the Selection Committee will consider:
- Prior academic performance; and
- Professional experience.
3.The Selection Committee may seek further information to clarify any aspect of an application in accordance with the Academic Board rules on the use of selection instruments.
4. Applicants are required to satisfy the university’s English language requirements for graduate courses. For those applicants seeking to meet these requirements by one of the standard tests approved by the Academic Board, performance band 7 is required.
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The Melbourne Graduate School of Education welcomes applications from students with disabilities. It is University and Graduate School policy to take reasonable steps to enable the participation of students with disabilities, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student’s participation in the Graduate School’s programs.
The core participation requirements for study in the Melbourne Graduate School of Education are:
In all courses
- The ability to comprehend complex information related to education and the disciplines in which the student is teaching.
- The ability to communicate clearly and independently in assessment tasks a knowledge of the content, principles and practices relating to education and other relevant disciplines.
- Behavioural and social attributes that enable a student to participate in a complex learning environment. Students are required to take responsibility for their own participation and learning. They also contribute to the learning of other students in collaborative learning environments, demonstrating interpersonal skills and an understanding of the needs of other students. Assessment may include the outcomes of tasks completed in collaboration with other students.
Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this course are encouraged to discuss this matter with the Student Equity and Disability Support Team: http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/disability/
Intended learning outcomes
Graduates of this course will have advanced and integrated understanding and knowledge of current research, debates, policies and practices in tertiary education management from a multidisciplinary and global perspective, and should be able to:
- Critically analyse and synthesise tertiary education management theories, debates, policies and practice through evidence based research
- Evaluate and analyse the political and historical contexts informing tertiary education management policies and practices
- Research and apply established leadership and management theories to tertiary education management policy and practice
- Interpret and communicate contemporary tertiary education research ideas and findings to the wider educational community
- Critique and apply multidisciplinary leadership and management theories and evidence based research to inform tertiary education policy
- Critique and apply multidisciplinary leadership and management theories and evidence based research to improve tertiary education leadership and management professional practice
- Apply specialised theoretical understanding and judgement of current research, debates, policies and practices in tertiary education management, leadership and policy from a multidisciplinary and global perspective
- Autonomously plan, execute and deliver a tertiary education management investigative project, or piece of research within their area of specialisation
Graduate attributes
Graduates will have well-informed perspectives on the issues and challenges for tertiary education systems and institutions in a diverse and rapidly evolving sector. They will be able to apply the knowledge and skills acquired in this program to engage more confidently and effectively in the tasks of leading people, influencing policy, planning strategy and managing change projects.
Course structure
Subject options
The Master of Tertiary Education (Management) is completed in 100 credit points of study over two years part-time. Students complete two core subjects, four electives, and one capstone subject.
Core Subjects - 25 credit points
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
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MGMT90241 | Tertiary Education Policy Environments | Term 1 (Online) |
12.5 |
MGMT90242 | Leading and Managing TE Institutions | Term 2 (Online) |
12.5 |
Elective Subjects - 50 credit points
Students choose four elective subjects from this list:
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
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MGMT90168 | Managing International Tert Ed | Term 2 (Online) |
12.5 |
MGMT90220 | Risk Management in Tertiary Education | Term 1 (Online) |
12.5 |
MGMT90247 | Maintaining Quality within Institutions | Term 4 (Online) |
12.5 |
MGMT90245 | Managing Quality Audits & Reviews in TE | Term 2 (Online) |
12.5 |
MGMT90117 | External Quality Assurance | Term 3 (Online) |
12.5 |
MGMT90166 | Leading and Managing Research | Not available in 2019 | 12.5 |
MGMT90169 | Institutional Governance in Tert Ed | Term 3 (Online) |
12.5 |
MGMT90184 | Science, Technology & Innovation Policy | Not available in 2019 | 12.5 |
MGMT90221 | Sustainable TE Leadership and Governance | Not available in 2019 | 12.5 |
EDUC90848 | Applied Research Methodology |
Term 1 (Online)
Term 3 (Online)
|
12.5 |
Capstone Subject - 25 credit points
MGMT90246 Final Capstone Project can only be taken after completion of the two core subjects, and is the final subject of the course.
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
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MGMT90246 | Final Capstone Project | July (Online) |
25 |
Further study
Graduates from this program are eligible to apply for entry to the Doctor of Education program or a PhD after completion of a 50-point Graduate Certificate in Educational Research, provided they meet the entry requirements and subject to achievement of an H2A GPA. Please note also that graduates of an undergraduate Honours degree may already be eligible for doctoral studies, subject to the same entry and achievement requirements.
Last updated: 10 February 2024