Graduate School of Human Sciences
M.Ed. Educational Administration and Leadership
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2 Years · Thesis & Non-Thesis
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Degree
M.Ed.
Duration
2 Years
Study mode
Evening & Saturday
Campus
Huamak
About this programme
Leading the Future of Education
The M.Ed. in Educational Administration and Leadership program is designed to prepare professional administrators in schools and educational organizations who will provide leadership in the instructional process. Approximately seventy-five percent of students are international students, creating a truly diverse and global learning environment. Visiting professors from renowned universities abroad are invited to teach in the program, offering students exposure to world-class expertise and perspectives. The program offers both thesis and non-thesis options and can be completed within 2 years. Thai graduates are eligible to apply for a professional education license (วิชาชีพบริหาร) certified by the Teachers' Council of Thailand (คุรุสภา).
Key features
Why this programme
Educational Leadership
Prepares professional administrators in schools and educational organizations to provide effective leadership in the instructional process.
International Community
Approximately seventy-five percent of students are international, creating a diverse and globally enriching learning environment.
World-Class Faculty
Visiting professors from renowned universities abroad are invited to teach in the program, providing exposure to global expertise and perspectives.
Professional License
Thai graduates are eligible to apply for the professional education license (วิชาชีพบริหาร) certified by the Teachers' Council of Thailand.
Flexible Study Plans
Choose between thesis and non-thesis options to suit your career goals, with a 2-year program duration and evening and Saturday classes.
OHEC Accredited
The program complies with OHEC's regulations and standards, ensuring graduates meet national and international quality benchmarks.
What you’ll study
Areas of focus
Build specialist depth while connecting your learning to current professional and research questions.
Educational Administration
Principles and practices of school administration, organizational management, and institutional governance for effective educational leadership.
Instructional Leadership
Leading the instructional process, curriculum development, and academic quality assurance within schools and educational organizations.
Research & Policy
Educational research methodology, policy analysis, and evidence-based decision-making to drive improvements in educational institutions.
Programme details
Admission and requirements
Admission Requirements
- Completed application form with 6 photographs (1" × 1.5")
- Three copies of house registration (Thai applicants) or passport (international applicants)
- Three copies of official transcripts and three copies of the bachelor's degree certificate from an accredited institution with a GPA of at least 2.50 on a scale of 4.00
- Two letters of recommendation from two different people who can attest to the applicant's moral character and other traits
AU-EPT & English Proficiency
- Take the AU-English Proficiency Test and interview
- Applicants who submit TOEFL iBT 90 or PBT 575, or IELTS 6.5 scores are exempt from the AU-EPT
- Also exempt: holders of a Bachelor's or Master's degree from the USA, Canada, UK, Australia, or New Zealand
Graduation Requirements
- Complete all courses in the curriculum with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.00
- Pass the oral and written comprehensive examination
- Propose and defend the independent study or thesis before a committee; the final oral defense is open to the public
- Have the independent study or thesis, or part thereof, published in any retrievable form or accepted for publication in a national or international journal in accordance with OHEC's regulations
- Obtain library and financial clearance from the University
- Demonstrate good behavior and discipline
Schedule
- Campus
- Huamak, Ramkhamhaeng 24 Rd.
- Mon – Fri
- 6:00 – 9:00 PM
- Saturday
- Saturday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM & 1:00 – 4:00 PM
- Day
- Weekday Evening
- Options
- Thesis & Non-Thesis
Tuition and planning
Plan your investment with confidence
Tuition, scholarship, and instalment details can change by intake and applicant status. Ask the Graduate School for the current official fee sheet for this programme.