Bachelor in Education Honours: Educational Leadership, Management and Policy

QUALIFICATION DESCRIPTION:

The Bachelor in Education – Educational Leadership, Management and Policy Honours  qualification is developed to contribute to the development of human resources in the education sector due to the identified gaps in the number of appropriately qualified education managers, as indicated in the “National Human Resource Plan 2010-2025” (NPC, 2012). The qualification blends theory with practical application in order to equip education managers with the necessary knowledge and skills for improved institutional performances. It introduces education managers to theories, education issues and research around educational leadership, management and policy in Namibia and beyond. The qualification has a variety of important topics to assist students to understand leadership theories while laying a foundation for the administration and management of different tasks in educational settings. The qualification further aims to strengthen students’ knowledge of leadership skills and management skills in order to lead effectively and efficiently by handling educational issues that affect schools and different departments in the education sector. The training and development of appropriately qualified education managers at various levels will enable the education sector to make a meaningful contribution to the realisation of a knowledge based society in line with Vision 2030 goals.

Admission/Entry requirements

To be admitted to this qualification a candidate should have a Bachelor in Education or equivalent qualification at NQF level 7 and relevant working experiences. Candidates in management position with relevant qualifications may be considered for admission in this qualification which has to be determined by the IUM Senate. 

Career opportunities

School Inspectors, Education Officers, senior education officer, Chief Education Officers, School Principals, Vice Principals, Heads of Departments and Senior Teachers. Education planners, Directors of Education Directorates, Deputy Directors of Education Directorates, and Executive Directors within the education sector.

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