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Overview
Leadership In Technical and Vocational Education and Training and Workforce Development from The University of the West Indies plays critical roles in sustainable social, ecological, and economic development of any nation, it is important for the University to make this particular contribution. While graduates of TVET programmes are currently in great demand throughout the Caribbean, there is still yet no other graduate studies programme in the region geared towards developing the leadership capacity to design and manage this critical area of training and development. Additionally, there is no online programme of this nature available at the universities in the region.
Careers
Graduates of this advanced level programme will be prepared to meet the needs of public and private sector industrial organizations, training institutions, and Ministries of Education for individuals who are capable and prepared to facilitate/provide capacity building, quality training, and leadership to monitor and guide developments in TVET and workforce preparation.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Management of TVET & WFD
- Designing TVET & WFD Systems
- Curriculum Development for TVET & WFD
- Leadership in Educational Admin and Training
- Workforce Occupational Analysis
- Technology in Higher Education
- Data Analysis (Applied)
- Work, Ethics & National Development
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
Credits
42 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Education Educational Leadership Higher Education View 3 other Masters in Educational Leadership in JamaicaAcademic requirements
GPA Upper Second Class
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- A first or second class degree, preferably upper second in any Science, TVET, WFD and Technology-related fields.
- Professional qualification (at or above first degree or approved equivalence) in education is required. Candidates with qualifications in healthcare, social work or allied professions may be required to sit prescribed education courses.
- A minimum of five years’ work experience in a technical or vocational area is normally required.
- Proof of computer literacy, which includes the ability to access and use web-based information systems, and participate in online learning.
- Original Copies of your Supporting Documents
- Official Transcript
Tuition Fee
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International
2013 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2013 USD per year during 24 months. -
National
2013 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2013 USD per year during 24 months.
J$310,000
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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