In response to COVID-19, the University of Sydney has reviewed the availability of courses to be delivered remotely.
This course will be available for students to study remotely during 2022 if they are unable to undertake face-to-face study. Please note that some units of study that are not essential to completing the degree may not be available to be studied remotely. For the latest updates on course availability, visit the COVID-19 information page.
About this course
Acquire an understanding of theories of educational management and leadership, and of organisational behaviour and change processes and their impact on organisations.
This specialisation is ideal if you want to further develop your skills in an educational organisation, management or leadership position and aimed those from primary and secondary schools, as well as those involved in higher education, social work and human resource development. You will become familiar with a range of management issues and their relationship to other developments in education, the economy and society; develop skills in the analysis of policy developments and factors affecting the implementation of management policies. Subject to meeting progression requirements in the graduate diploma, you may apply to transfer to the Master of Education.
For academic requirements check the ‘Admission requirements’ section on this page.
You can apply online via the application portal. When you are ready to apply, select the ‘Apply’ button on this course page. Visit the How to apply page for other important information.
Closing dates
Semester 1 - 31 January of the commencing year
Semester 2 - 15 July of the commencing year
We strongly encourage applicants to apply as early as possible, offers are made on a rolling basis and places are limited. Separate scholarship deadlines apply - check the scholarships website for details.
Semester 1 (February) and Semester 2 (August)
You can apply online via the application portal. When you are ready to apply, select the ‘Apply’ button on this course page. Visit the How to apply page for other important information.
Closing dates
Semester 1 - 15 January of the commencing year
Semester 2 - 25 June of the commencing year
We strongly encourage international applicants to apply as early as possible to allow time for visa and travel arrangements. Separate scholarship deadlines may apply - check the scholarships website for details.
Semester 1 (February) and Semester 2 (August)
Candidates are required to complete a total of 36 credit points (cp), including: a minimum of 18 cp (3 units of study) of core units; and a minimum of 12 cp (2 units of study) of elective units from the Educational Management and Leadership Units of Study Table and the maximum of 6 cp (1 unit of study) from any specialisation within the Master of Education
Continue onto the Master of Education (Educational Management and Leadership).