Faculty of Education

Do you want to inspire the next generation? If so, you have made a great choice, welcome to the International University of Management Faculty of Education. A degree or diploma in education is your first step to a rewarding career in teaching. We strive to prepare students for success in a changing world and work collaboratively to ensure every student achieves academically, socially, and emotionally.

The Faculty of Education is one of the largest faculties at the International University of Management. The Faculty offers ten (10) different qualifications which include Masters and PhD’s studies. We are a dynamic, creative and multicultural community that places great value on personal growth and intellectual stimulation through wide-ranging and innovative teaching and research. Our courses prepare students for a number of roles in pre-primary, primary, secondary and higher education. We combine theory and practice and include at least one placement in a school during your training.

The theoretical elements: are drawn from a range of disciplines like educational foundation, the history, sociology and psychology of education, guidance and counselling; and we focus on themes like early childhood development, curriculum development, understanding young people, the learning environment and child behaviour.

The practical elements: involve looking at your professional and academic development, as well as educational strategies which involve developing communication skills; looking at future career aspirations, school based studies, leadership and teamwork. The later stages of undergraduate education courses will usually require students to spend time in schools as teaching assistants or student teachers, taking classes and putting your learning into practice in a real-world environment.

Opportunities: After completing an undergraduate qualification (non-educational qualification), some students will also have an opportunity to go for a postgraduate scheme where they receive a professional teaching qualification enabling them to teach at primary or secondary level. Our undergraduate destinations include working as an education officer, trainer or teacher within the national education system, staff development trainer in private companies or working with young people as part of a charity or government scheme. Teaching in higher education will require further specialisation at master’s level or above, depending on the subject and position. Teaching can be a demanding job, especially in the public sector with new teachers required to work long hours, marking and preparing lessons outside of school hours. Are you ready for that? Yes you are.

Final Words: I encourage you to utilise your time here to engage fully with the academic materials, to be open to learning from your lecturers and from your peers and to use every opportunity for networking so that you graduate from IUM a changed individual, equipped to make a difference in society and in teaching. For more information do not hesitate to call us or visit our office in TUNANA Building, Second Floor.

Congratulations on making this excellent choice for your future! I wish you every success in your future endeavors.

-Dr. Alpha TM Ndeunyema

Dean of Faculty