Master of Educational Leadership and Management

La Trobe's Master of Education Leadership and Management prepares you with the skills you need to pursue roles as a leader and manager in a range of educational settings. Gain knowledge of research, help improve student learning and understand how theory intersects with educational management best practice.

You'll learn:

• Pedagogical principles and practice
  • Gain knowledge of a variety of pedagogical styles to more effectively help students and teachers.
• Curriculum leadership
  • Learn how to engage with curriculum reform agendas, multiple knowledges and design learning programs for best results in a variety of contexts.
• Managing organisational change
  • Understand how flexibility, networking, customisation and a shared vision can be applied to effectively respond to change.
• Leadership and team building
  • Use relevant research to evaluate current practice and manage diversity in educational and related organisations.

CAREER OUTCOMES

Successful graduates will be ready to apply for roles including:

• School principal
  • Use your knowledge and expertise to lead the delivery of high-quality educational outcomes for students.
  • Lead, inspire, manage and develop staff to fulfil their potential and achieve optimal standards.
  • Engage with a wide variety of stakeholders.
• Human resource professional
  • Be responsible for providing effective leadership to develop systems and processes for meaningful work, growth and respond to change initiatives.
• Course project manager
  • Assist with the design, delivery and management of programs to achieve your educational organisation's goals.
  • Help improve student outcomes by training relevant staff.
  • Liaise with management and all other stakeholders.
• Lead teacher
  • Demonstrate initiative in leading high performing diverse teams that engage in critical reflective practice for improved student learning.
  • Engage with the school community and other stakeholders.