Master of Educational Management
Advance your career as an aspiring senior leader in the education sector. Gain leadership and business skills, strategies and insights to deliver positive changes within your organisation and manage high-performing teams.
This is not a teaching qualification and does not lead to teacher registration. To become a registered teacher please look at Bachelor of Teaching, Graduate Diploma in Teaching, Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching, Master of Teaching and Learning.
180 points, 18-21 months full-time; or 3 years part-time
Hamilton
Trimester A (March) and Trimester B (July)
Why study a MEdM?
Meeting the complex demands of the education and training sector in New Zealand, and globally, requires educational leaders, trustees, policy advisors and senior administrators who can confidently make sound leadership and management decisions.
This 180-point part-time masters programme is designed for people who are looking to enter into, or progress within, a career in leadership and management in the education sector, where they can have a bigger impact on organisational performance.
The Master of Educational Management (MEdM) will deepen your understanding of transformative change, business strategy, financial analysis, and managing people within an educational institution.
Graduates who possess advanced professional knowledge of both leadership and management in the context of education are in great demand. For those wishing to move from middle management into senior roles, this qualification will strongly position you for a range of career opportunities.
You can study this programme part-time over three years by completing 60 points a year, or full-time over 18 months. Most of the education papers are also available online, offering participants the flexibility to study from home.
The MEdM is jointly delivered by the Division of Education and Waikato Management School. You will be taught by experienced lecturers who are experts in their field.
Participants will develop the skills and knowledge to:
- Use appropriate leadership and management practices to initiate and manage positive change
- Recognise ethical issues and responsibilities in the education context
- Use research-led knowledge to advance professional practice and student learning
Please note: This qualification does NOT provide the depth of specialised study that is required for doctoral research. Additional research methodology and postgraduate papers would be required for admission to a Master of Philosophy, Doctor of Education or Doctor of Philosophy.
180 points, 18-21 months full-time; or 3 years part-time
Hamilton
Trimester A (March) and Trimester B (July)
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Entry Requirements There are five ways you can gain admission to the University of Waikato.
- NCEA University Entrance
- Admission at entrance level
- Discretionary entrance
- University Entrance prior to 2015
- Special admission.
For full details visit Entry Requirements.
To be admitted to the Master of Educational Management, applicants must have a bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification from a recognised university, with at least a B-minus grade average in the 300 Level papers and some relevant work experience.
If you do NOT have a bachelor's degree, you may still be eligible for admission if you can demonstrate substantial relevant work experience and evidence of success in academic study. Decisions will be made on a case-by-case basis at the discretion of the Programme Leader.Required documentation
All applicants are required to submit a curriculum vitae that outlines their training and experience in the field of education, management or administration (please refer to Regulations for the Degree of Master of Educational Management, clause 2c).
Admission to this programme may be subject to the completion of any qualifying papers, or additional work may be required.
Credit for Previous Study Information
As an international student studying at undergraduate level, you are required to meet English language and academic entry requirements.
View Entry requirements for undergraduate international students.
To be admitted to the Master of Educational Management, applicants must have a bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification from a recognised university, with at least a B-minus grade average in the 300 Level papers and some relevant work experience.
If you do NOT have a bachelor's degree, you may still be eligible for admission if you can demonstrate substantial relevant work experience and evidence of success in academic study. Decisions will be made on a case-by-case basis at the discretion of the Programme Leader.International students
International students also need to meet the English language requirements for postgraduate programmes.
International students can email their queries to international@waikato.ac.nz
Phone 0800 WAIKATO and chat with one of our friendly advisers to help you plan your degree.
Required documentation
All applicants are required to submit a curriculum vitae that outlines their training and experience in the field of education, management or administration (please refer to Regulations for the Degree of Master of Educational Management, clause 2c).
Admission to this programme may be subject to the completion of any qualifying papers, or additional work may be required.
Credit for Previous Study Information
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Fees and scholarships Estimated fees
$12,931 per year
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Domestic tuition fees
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Relevant as of 20 February 2024.
All amounts are in New Zealand Dollars (NZD). Tuition fees shown are indicative only and may change. There are additional fees and charges related to enrolment. Please see the Table of Fees and Charges for more information. You will be sent an enrolment agreement which will confirm your fees. View information about fees-free study.
Estimated fees
$53,855 per year
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International tuition fees
Approximate annual tuition fees and costs for international students enrolled in one year of full-time study.
International tuition costs -
Scholarships
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Relevant as of 20 February 2024.
All amounts are in New Zealand Dollars (NZD). Tuition fees shown are indicative only and may change. There are additional fees and charges related to enrolment. Please see the Table of Fees and Charges for more information. You will be sent an enrolment agreement which will confirm your fees.
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Browse available subjects and choose one for more information
There are five ways you can gain admission to the University of Waikato.
- NCEA University Entrance
- Admission at entrance level
- Discretionary entrance
- University Entrance prior to 2015
- Special admission.
For full details visit Entry Requirements.
To be admitted to the Master of Educational Management, applicants must have a bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification from a recognised university, with at least a B-minus grade average in the 300 Level papers and some relevant work experience.
If you do NOT have a bachelor's degree, you may still be eligible for admission if you can demonstrate substantial relevant work experience and evidence of success in academic study. Decisions will be made on a case-by-case basis at the discretion of the Programme Leader.
Required documentation
All applicants are required to submit a curriculum vitae that outlines their training and experience in the field of education, management or administration (please refer to Regulations for the Degree of Master of Educational Management, clause 2c).
Admission to this programme may be subject to the completion of any qualifying papers, or additional work may be required.
Credit for Previous Study Information
As an international student studying at undergraduate level, you are required to meet English language and academic entry requirements.
View Entry requirements for undergraduate international students.
To be admitted to the Master of Educational Management, applicants must have a bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification from a recognised university, with at least a B-minus grade average in the 300 Level papers and some relevant work experience.
If you do NOT have a bachelor's degree, you may still be eligible for admission if you can demonstrate substantial relevant work experience and evidence of success in academic study. Decisions will be made on a case-by-case basis at the discretion of the Programme Leader.
International students
International students also need to meet the English language requirements for postgraduate programmes.
International students can email their queries to international@waikato.ac.nz
Phone 0800 WAIKATO and chat with one of our friendly advisers to help you plan your degree.
Required documentation
All applicants are required to submit a curriculum vitae that outlines their training and experience in the field of education, management or administration (please refer to Regulations for the Degree of Master of Educational Management, clause 2c).
Admission to this programme may be subject to the completion of any qualifying papers, or additional work may be required.
Credit for Previous Study Information
Estimated fees
$12,931 per year
-
Domestic tuition fees
Approximate annual tuition fees and costs for domestic students enrolled in one year of full-time study.
Domestic tuition costs -
Scholarships
Visit our Scholarship finder for more information about possible scholarships.
Find a scholarship
Relevant as of 20 February 2024.
All amounts are in New Zealand Dollars (NZD). Tuition fees shown are indicative only and may change. There are additional fees and charges related to enrolment. Please see the Table of Fees and Charges for more information. You will be sent an enrolment agreement which will confirm your fees. View information about fees-free study.
Estimated fees
$53,855 per year
-
International tuition fees
Approximate annual tuition fees and costs for international students enrolled in one year of full-time study.
International tuition costs -
Scholarships
Visit our Scholarship finder for more information about possible scholarships.
Find a scholarship
Relevant as of 20 February 2024.
All amounts are in New Zealand Dollars (NZD). Tuition fees shown are indicative only and may change. There are additional fees and charges related to enrolment. Please see the Table of Fees and Charges for more information. You will be sent an enrolment agreement which will confirm your fees.
Graduate attributes
Master of Educational Management (MEdM) graduates will demonstrate the following attributes:
- Confidence to make leadership and management decisions in complex and unpredictable contexts
- Recognition of the integrative nature of strategy, communication, people management, marketing, governance and the financial frameworks that support educational institutions
- Recognition of how to lead and manage for positive change
- Awareness of the ethical issues and responsibilities related to leadership and management in an education context
- Appreciation, self-realisation and awareness of the importance of lifelong learning
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