Royal Roads University Victoria , Canada Not ranked World ranking
Overview
The Systems Leadership in Higher Education program at the Royal Roads University will prepare students to develop the skills required to understand global trends and national perspectives and take a systems view of their organization, make evidence-based decisions, to think critically, plan strategically and lead meaningful educational change.
Outcomes
Graduates will develop an understanding of educational improvement concepts and research from a systems perspective and be able to apply practical tools and strategies to address issues, challenges, and opportunities related to supporting student achievement and institutional growth.
Graduates will:
- Critically analyze the their own organizational context in light of existing cultural norms, national/international trends and global perspectives;
- Foster and sustain an inclusive institutional culture and climate to support both student learning and faculty/staff professional growth;
- Integrate evidence-based decision making approaches into administrative leadership practices to support growth and improvement;
- Understand and use change and improvement processes to support student learning and institutional growth; and
- Apply systems thinking to strategically plan and manage the higher education institutional environment to support student learning.
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Courses include:
- Introduction to Academic Integrity
- The Link
- Global and National Perspectives on Higher Education
- Leading Educational Change in Higher Education Environments
- Systems Thinking and Strategic Planning in Higher Education
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Duration
- Part-time
- 7 months
- Flexible
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
English
IELTS or TOEFL needed
Credits
9 alternative credits
Delivered
Online
Disciplines
Education Philosophy & Ethics Management, Organisation & Leadership View 3 other Masters in Philosophy & Ethics in CanadaMore information
Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
GPA Your GPA, or Grade Point Average, is a number that indicates how well or how high you scored in your courses on average. Usually a GPA scales between 1.0 and 4.0, however different countries and universities can have different grading systems. —
GRE® The GRE® General Test is a widely administered admissions test that measures the skills needed in today's graduate and business school programs worldwide. It contains three sections - Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, and Analytical Writing. Three scores are reported: a Verbal Reasoning score on a 130 - 170 score scale in one-point increments, a Quantitative Reasoning score on a 130 - 170 score scale in one-point increments, and an Analytical Writing score on a 0 - 6 score scale in half-point increments. —
GMAT The Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) is a test intended to assess certain analytical, writing, quantitative, verbal, and reading skills in written English for use in admission to a graduate management program, such as an MBA. GMAT contains 4 sections - Analytical Writing Assessment, Integrated Reasoning, Quantitative and Verbal. The score has a range from 200 - 800. —
English requirements
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 6.5 (required)
TOEFL® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at desiganated testing site. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30. 88 (required)
PTE Academic PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English Academic) is a language test that enables students to demonstrate their writing, listening, speaking, and reading skills when applying to study in English. The score refers to a total score which ranges between 10 and 90. —
Other requirements
General requirements
- Four year (or comparable) undergraduate degree from a recognized post-secondary institution.
- Minimum of three years of paid work experience within the higher education sector, including some leadership experience.
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International
8375 CAD/fullTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 8375 CAD for the full programme and a duration of 7 months. -
National
6730 CAD/fullTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 6730 CAD for the full programme and a duration of 7 months.
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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This is an online programme. You can attend from the comfort of your chair! So you don't need a student visa!
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