Graduate Certificate in Educational Management
Why study the Graduate Certificate in Educational Management at UNE?
No longer offered. Currently enrolled students must complete this course by 31 December 2011.
The course aims to serve the educational and training needs of managers in the school, tertiary and other related sectors. The course articulates with the Master of Educational Administration.
On completion of the Graduate Certificate, students will have a basic understanding of: management principles and the pivotal role of administrative leadership within educational organisations at all levels; the research and scholarly literature on trends and issues in public sector management, and organisational theory and their practical application to educational organisations at all levels; the changing external social, financial and political circumstances influencing the development of educational institutions at all levels; the emerging influence of technological change, globalisation and national and international trends in the management of educational and other public organisations; the leadership challenges of managing organisations in a time of rapid change.
Career Opportunities
Middle manager in schools, tertiary and related sectors.
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DURATION
1 Year Part-timeFEES
Full Fee2009 STUDY OPTIONS
Armidale
Semester 1, Off CampusSemester 2, Off Campus
How to Apply
Domestic Students
New students to UNE apply to study off-campus (distance education) through UAC.
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| Course Type | Postgraduate | |||||||||
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| Fees | Full Fee | |||||||||
| Total Credit Points | 24 | |||||||||
| How to apply |
New students to UNE apply to study off-campus (distance education) through UAC. For more information, click here
Former or current students apply to study off-campus directly to UNE using the postgraduate admission form. This course is only available off-campus (distance education). For more information, click here |
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| Intensive Schools | Intensive mandatory schools may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. See Unit Catalogue for specific requirements. |
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| Entry Requirements | A candidate must have had appropriate experience in an educational institution or in education services delivery; and (a) hold a degree or a three-year diploma of a university; or (b) satisfy the Faculty by means of other qualifications and relevant experience (at least a two-year diploma and three years' employment in a teachng or administrative position in an educational setting) of adequate preparation for candidature. |
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| Further Information | 
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Credit Point Requirements
To qualify for the award a candidate shall complete a total of 24 credit points.
Program of Study
Candidates shall complete an approved program of study as outlined in the Course Schedule comprising:
Course Structure |
Credit Points |
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| Core Units | 6 cps |
| Elective Units | 18 cps |
| Total | 24 cps |
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The maximum period of candidature shall be one-year as a full-time candidate and two years as a part-time candidate.