Program Overview

Master of Education in Educational Leadership

Overview

The Master of Education in Educational Leadership program is designed for education professionals who wish to create a superior educational environment. This program provides students with the knowledge and skills to enable them to fulfill their potential as strong academic leaders. It shows how leadership and learning are connected and enables students to reflect upon current practice in their organization and set a strategy for change.

Program Details

• Type: Postgraduate
• Credit Hours: 33
• Duration: 1 to 2 Years
• Language: English
• Study Mode: Full Time, Part Time
• Intake: Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
• Delivery Mode: Evening
• Campuses: Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Dubai

About the Program

This program prepares graduates to become education leaders in six critical areas: strategy, instruction, organization, community, ethics, and culture. Management positions include Assistant Principal and Principal positions, as well as senior administrator and instructional roles. Graduates find this respected qualification useful in gaining promotions and developing career pathways in the educational field.

Entry Requirements

• Bachelors Degree: Directly related discipline with a minimum CGPA of 3.00 on a 4.00-point scale, from an accredited university recognized by the UAE's Ministry of Education-Higher Education Affairs.
• English Language Proficiency Requirements: For master programs taught in English, an Official score report of international TOEFL (IBT) 79 or the ITP 550 (taken at Amideast) or the Academic IELTS 6.0 must be taken no more than two years prior to admission, or English EmSat minimum score of 1400 no more than 18 months prior to admission to Abu Dhabi University.
• International Students: We also welcome applications from students with a variety of bachelor degrees from an accredited university recognized by the UAE's Ministry of Education-Higher Education Affairs, upon their successful completion of any required program foundation courses.
• Transfer Students: Postgraduate transfer students may apply for credit transfer for courses taken prior to joining Abu Dhabi University only once, when they first apply for admission.

Tuition Fees Structure & Calculation

• Total Fees: AED 97,020 (Abu Dhabi), AED 97,020 (Al Ain), AED 96,525 (Dubai)
• Credit Hour Cost: AED 2,940 (Abu Dhabi), AED 2,940 (Al Ain), AED 2,925 (Dubai)
• Required Credits: 33

Scholarship and Financial Aids

Abu Dhabi University is dedicated to empowering outstanding students and inspiring them to pursue their educational objectives. Our scholarship and financial aid program represents a key pillar in our strategy for academic excellence and reflects our commitment to supporting the development of the UAE.

Program Structure

• Dissertation/Project/Thesis: 0 credit hours
• Open Electives: 0 credit hours
• Major Electives: 6 credit hours
• Majors: 24 credit hours

This Master of Education in Educational Leadership program is designed to provide education professionals with the knowledge, skills, and mindset to become leaders in their field, driving positive change and advancements in the dynamic field of learning and education.