Educational Leadership and Management MBA
Course overview
Spanning the fields of education and business, this distance-learning Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Educational Leadership and Management develops the understanding and skills needed to make decisions at senior level in schools and other educational organisations. Alongside exploring the theories that underpin successful leadership, the course examines the contemporary issues faced by schools, focusing on policy development and people management. You also explore the intricate systems senior staff must now work with, gaining the skills to analyse and evaluate large datasets.
For further information, contact Dr Cathal Butler [email protected] This distance-learning course has a full range of online resources to support your studies including e-books and e-journals. We have well-established partnerships with more than 500 schools and other organisations across the region. This network is extended nationally and internationally through research activity, putting us in a strong position when it comes to understanding national priorities, issues and key developments in educational practice.
As a course with a global focus, it builds on our experience of working with global partners including in Guyana, Oman, Myanmar and Egypt.
Key highlights
- Distance-learning MBA combining education and business disciplines
- Develops decision-making skills for senior roles in educational organisations
- Examines contemporary school issues, policy development and people management
- Builds skills to analyse and evaluate large datasets
- Partnerships with more than 500 schools and organisations across the region
- Global focus drawing on partners in Guyana, Oman, Myanmar and Egypt
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:2 — to include related area
Scholarships
Alumni Scholarship
The University of Bedfordshire values its alumni and is proud to offer a scholarship worth 20% of your first year’s fees.
Up to 20% of feesPostgraduate Global Merit Scholarship
Our Postgraduate Global Merit Scholarship is worth £3000 off the total international tuition fees for the course.
Up to £3,000Postgraduate Global Subject-Specific Merit Scholarship
Our Postgraduate Global Subject-specific Merit scholarships are worth up to £4000 off international tuition fees for the course.
Vice Chancellor's Scholarship for Postgraduate Students
Vice Chancellor’s Scholarship, which is a reduction of £1,000 off their first year’s fees.
Up to £1,000
Careers this course leads to
- Headteacher
- Deputy Headteacher
- School Business Manager
- Head of Department
- Education Policy Officer
- Multi-Academy Trust Leader
Cost of study
UK/Home: £15,400 per year | International: £18,900 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Bedfordshire, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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