School of Graduate Studies · Education
University of Hargeisa
Master of Education Leadership and Management
Develop the leadership, management and research skills needed to improve educational institutions and systems.
- Duration
- 2 years
- Study structure
- 4 semesters
- Credits
- 44 credit hours
- Study mode
- Full time
Programme profile
The programme prepares education professionals to lead institutions, support teaching and learning, manage people and resources, and guide organisational improvement. It connects leadership theory, educational policy and strategic planning with the practical challenges facing Somaliland’s schools, universities and education organisations.
Students study curriculum development, organisational behaviour, statistics, human resource management, educational finance, supervision, quality assurance, programme evaluation and digital leadership. A supervised internship and thesis connect academic study with professional practice and independent inquiry.
Admission requirements
- A recognised bachelor’s degree in education or a related field.
- A minimum CGPA of 2.75 on a 4.00 scale is preferred.
- Applicants whose prior preparation is outside the core field may be required to complete approved bridging courses.
- Compliance with the University of Hargeisa postgraduate admission regulations.
How to apply
Applications are submitted through the University of Hargeisa postgraduate admission system. Complete the application form and submit the required academic and supporting documents before the published deadline. Confirm application dates, fees and document requirements in the current SGS admission announcement.
What you will learn
- Analyse educational leadership theories, policies and institutional challenges.
- Design strategic plans and school improvement initiatives.
- Manage human, financial and material resources responsibly.
- Use research and educational data to inform decisions.
- Strengthen instructional supervision, quality assurance and digital leadership.
- Conduct independent research in educational leadership and management.
Programme content
44 credits: 36 taught credits, a 2-credit internship or practicum and a 6-credit thesis.
Year 1 Semester 1 · 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ELM8111 | Introduction to Leadership and Management in Education | 3 |
| ELM8112 | Policy Analysis in Education | 3 |
| ELM8113 | Research Methods and Academic Writing in Education | 3 |
| ELM8114 | Strategic Planning, School Improvement and Change Management | 3 |
| ELM8115 | Curriculum Design and Development | 3 |
| Semester total | 15 | |
Year 1 Semester 2 · 12 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ELM8121 | Organizational Behavior and Innovation in Education | 3 |
| ELM8122 | Applied Statistics and Data Analysis in Education | 3 |
| ELM8123 | Human Resource Management and Development in Education | 3 |
| ELM8124 | Educational Finance and Resource Management | 3 |
| Semester total | 12 | |
Year 2 Semester 1 · 8 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ELM8211 | Instructional Supervision, Mentoring and Quality Assurance | 3 |
| ELM8213 | Internship / Practicum | 2 |
| ELM8221 | Educational Program and Project Design, Monitoring and Evaluation | 3 |
| Semester total | 8 | |
Year 2 Semester 2 · 9 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ELM8222 | Digital Leadership and Technology in Education | 3 |
| ELM8223 | Thesis / Dissertation | 6 |
| Semester total | 9 | |
Teaching and assessment
Teaching combines interactive lectures, seminars, guided reading, case analysis, presentations, practical tasks, field-based learning and supervised research. Assessment includes assignments, analytical papers, presentations, reports, practical tasks and examinations. Professional practice and thesis work are assessed separately under university regulations.
Career opportunities
- School principal, vice principal or education administrator
- Higher education administrator or department leader
- Instructional supervisor or quality assurance officer
- Education programme manager, planner or policy analyst
- Education consultant or researcher
Questions about the programme
Contact the School of Graduate Studies for information about admission, fees and application deadlines.
School of Graduate Studies · Education
University of Hargeisa
Master of Education Leadership and Management
Develop the leadership, management and research skills needed to improve educational institutions and systems.
- Duration
- 2 years
- Study structure
- 4 semesters
- Credits
- 44 credit hours
- Study mode
- Full time
Programme profile
The programme prepares education professionals to lead institutions, support teaching and learning, manage people and resources, and guide organisational improvement. It connects leadership theory, educational policy and strategic planning with the practical challenges facing Somaliland’s schools, universities and education organisations.
Students study curriculum development, organisational behaviour, statistics, human resource management, educational finance, supervision, quality assurance, programme evaluation and digital leadership. A supervised internship and thesis connect academic study with professional practice and independent inquiry.
Admission requirements
- A recognised bachelor’s degree in education or a related field.
- A minimum CGPA of 2.75 on a 4.00 scale is preferred.
- Applicants whose prior preparation is outside the core field may be required to complete approved bridging courses.
- Compliance with the University of Hargeisa postgraduate admission regulations.
How to apply
Applications are submitted through the University of Hargeisa postgraduate admission system. Complete the application form and submit the required academic and supporting documents before the published deadline. Confirm application dates, fees and document requirements in the current SGS admission announcement.
What you will learn
- Analyse educational leadership theories, policies and institutional challenges.
- Design strategic plans and school improvement initiatives.
- Manage human, financial and material resources responsibly.
- Use research and educational data to inform decisions.
- Strengthen instructional supervision, quality assurance and digital leadership.
- Conduct independent research in educational leadership and management.
Programme content
44 credits: 36 taught credits, a 2-credit internship or practicum and a 6-credit thesis.
Year 1 Semester 1 · 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ELM8111 | Introduction to Leadership and Management in Education | 3 |
| ELM8112 | Policy Analysis in Education | 3 |
| ELM8113 | Research Methods and Academic Writing in Education | 3 |
| ELM8114 | Strategic Planning, School Improvement and Change Management | 3 |
| ELM8115 | Curriculum Design and Development | 3 |
| Semester total | 15 | |
Year 1 Semester 2 · 12 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ELM8121 | Organizational Behavior and Innovation in Education | 3 |
| ELM8122 | Applied Statistics and Data Analysis in Education | 3 |
| ELM8123 | Human Resource Management and Development in Education | 3 |
| ELM8124 | Educational Finance and Resource Management | 3 |
| Semester total | 12 | |
Year 2 Semester 1 · 8 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ELM8211 | Instructional Supervision, Mentoring and Quality Assurance | 3 |
| ELM8213 | Internship / Practicum | 2 |
| ELM8221 | Educational Program and Project Design, Monitoring and Evaluation | 3 |
| Semester total | 8 | |
Year 2 Semester 2 · 9 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ELM8222 | Digital Leadership and Technology in Education | 3 |
| ELM8223 | Thesis / Dissertation | 6 |
| Semester total | 9 | |
Teaching and assessment
Teaching combines interactive lectures, seminars, guided reading, case analysis, presentations, practical tasks, field-based learning and supervised research. Assessment includes assignments, analytical papers, presentations, reports, practical tasks and examinations. Professional practice and thesis work are assessed separately under university regulations.
Career opportunities
- School principal, vice principal or education administrator
- Higher education administrator or department leader
- Instructional supervisor or quality assurance officer
- Education programme manager, planner or policy analyst
- Education consultant or researcher
Questions about the programme
Contact the School of Graduate Studies for information about admission, fees and application deadlines.