The MA in Management in Education (MAME) is a practical programme for aspiring educational leaders and managers from a variety of educational settings i.e., primary, post-primary, FET and Higher Education. It aims to develop participants’ knowledge, skills and competence in educational leadership and management.
The MAME highlights best practice in educational leadership/management and participants connect theory and policy to participants’ own professional practice. Participants are encouraged to actively engage and work with fellow professionals from a range educational sectors in order to share and enhance their learning experiences.
Unique Features
The MAME:
- Is designed for busy educational professionals who wish to pursue their own continuing professional development in leadership and management;
- Is delivered primarily online with online classes, tutorials, self-directed study and some face-to-face workshops in SETU or in outreach mode;
- Is delivered by a team of highly-experienced educational professionals who encourage participants to apply theory to their own practice;
- Comprises a combination of mandatory and elective modules, in addition to an educational research project designed to enhance participants’ professional practice.
Delivery: The MAME is a part-time, flexible programme, where participants study at their own pace and share their experiences with fellow educational professionals from a wide variety of educational and professional backgrounds. Modules are delivered in blended mode i.e., through a combination of online and face-to-face classes with self-directed, online and group learning.
Duration: : 2 years - participants have up to 5 years to complete their studies.
Qualification : MA in Management in Education.
Progression Opportunities: On successful completion of the MAME, graduates may progress to Doctoral studies (NFQ Level 10) at SETU or another University subject to meeting the specific entry criteria.
Career Advancement Opportunities: The MAME will enhance participants’ professional skills, competence and capabilities as educational leaders and managers. Over 90% of MAME graduates have achieved success in their career progression and are working as educational leaders nationally and internationally.
Assessment: 100% Continuous Assessment.
Further Information, please contact:
Programme Leader: Dr Niamh O'Brien, E: [email protected]
Postgraduate Administrator: Suzanne Ryan
How to Apply: Please contact Suzanne Ryan, Postgraduate
Administrator E: [email protected]
Mandatory Modules
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| Module | Credits |
|---|---|
| Academic Enquiry | 10 |
| Leadership & Management in Education | 10 |
| Educational Leadership & Personal Development | 10 |
| Research Methods in Education | 10 |
| Education Research Project | 20 |
Elective Modules | (choose 3 modules) |
| Financial Management & Governance in Education | 10 |
| Public Relations in Education | 10 |
| Human Resource Management in Education | 10 |
| Education Law | 10 |
| Mentoring | 10 |
| Enterprise & Innovation in Education | 10 |
| Strategic Planning in Education | 10 |
| Environmental Sustainability in Education | 10 |
| Developments in Adult Literacy | 10 |
| Exploring Contemporary Issues in Education | 10 |
| Inclusion in Education | 10 |
| Internationalisation in Higher Education | 10 |
To apply for the MAME, you must have:
- An Honours Degree or equivalent;
- Access to an educational organisation where primary research may be carried out
Postgraduate experience working in an educational/training environment is recommended.
If English is not your primary language, you must submit evidence of competency in English. Please see here for more details.
Fee: €6,300 (90 credits) i.e., €700 per 10 ECTS module and €1,400 for Education Research Project (20 ECTS).
How to Apply: Please contact Suzanne Ryan, Postgraduate Administrator E: [email protected]
For any queries relating to fees or registration please contact our Postgraduate Administrator, Suzanne Ryan:
E: [email protected], T: 051-302225
OR
Programme Leader: Dr. Niamh O'Brien
Progression Opportunities: On successful completion of the MAME, you may progress to doctoral studies (NFQ Level 10) at SETU or another Higher Education Institution subject to meeting the specific entry criteria.
Career Opportunities: The MAME will enhance your professional skills, competence and confidence as an educational leader and manager. Over 90% of MAME graduates have achieved success in their career progression and are working as educational leaders nationally and internationally
I chose the MAME programme as I was interested in going deeper into the concepts of management and leadership. I wanted to hear from other educational professionals about what management and leadership means to them and delve deep into theory. The MAME surpassed my expectations. Each session was expertly facilitated and inspired us to think critically about our practice and crucially, theory to practice interchanges. My educational research project on emotional labour of senior female leaders in HE opened up new avenues for my own research agenda too. I would recommend this programme to other educational professionals.
Dr Lisa Moran, Dean of Graduate Studies, TUS
I am a proud graduate of the MA in Management (MAME) and a GPA Scholarship recipient in 2023/24. The MAME has been transformative for me, equipping me with essential leadership skills and knowledge. The excellent lecturers and diversity of classmates from primary, secondary, Further and Higher Education enriched my learning experience. Also, the flexible, blended learning format was perfect for helping me to balance my career and studies. The skills I have gained are transferable to all aspects of life, not just in school. The MAME has truly transformed me as a teacher and as a person, allowing me to lead with confidence and advance my career in education. I would highly recommend it.
Mark O Brien, Post-Primary Teacher St Augustine’s College, Dungarvan
