The increasing demand for highly qualified and professionally competent leaders, managers and educators has become an important feature of modern education systems worldwide. It is a period of rapid change, where most education systems are in a process of decentralisation and devolution, seeking continuous improvement of the organisations. These trends require educational leaders and managers to take many new roles, necessitating the development of different leadership styles and skills. Increasingly, in-service and professional education opportunities are required to achieve the competencies in facing these new challenges.

The Master of Leadership and Management in Education (MLMEd) program was developed by the University of Newcastle to meet the growing demand for professional development of the practising and prospective leaders, managers, other executives and educators, for the 21st Century. The program is geared towards improving the knowledge and understanding of the participants, by relating theory and best practices to their own contexts and situations, thus enabling them to develop the skills and competencies necessary to refine and improve practice.

The Master of Leadership and Management in Education at the University of Newcastle is a cutting edge, practically oriented, highly relevant master's degree program for education and training of leaders and managers. The MLMEd has attracted students from all Australian states and territories, and 34 countries. The program has been sought out by students who had the option to study anywhere in the world. The program has been completed, not only by teachers and school executives, but also by senior nurses, nursing managers, military personnel, and business managers.

Almost all graduates from the Master of Leadership and Management in Education were able to advance their careers and secure promotional positions. Most teachers have ended up as Head-teachers, Assistant and Deputy Principals and Principals. One graduate has become the CEO of an Educational System. In Australia, career advancement opportunities exist in the public, Catholic and private sector schools. Similar opportunities exist in overseas countries.

Candidates will normally hold a Bachelor Degree of the University of Newcastle or any other recognised tertiary institution. It is assumed that applicants also have the equivalent of two years of relevant workplace experience.

Admission to this program is available to Australian students, residents and international students. Please visit http://www.newcastle.edu.au/campaigns/postgrad/how-to-apply.html for information on how to gain entry.

Two years of relevant workplace experience.

Applicants who do not satisfy the requirements for direct entry to the award may enter via the completion of the Graduate Certificate in Educational Studies.

If you wish to apply for credit for studies completed at another institution or if you are changing programs within the University and wish to transfer your credit to the new program go to https://intraweb.newcastle.edu.au/catso/pages/credittransferhome.aspx to apply online.

Completed Graduate Certificate in Educational Studies in the specialisation of Leadership and Management and other relevant qualifications may seek credit of up to 40 units.

International students must comply with the University of Newcastle's English language proficiency requirements. All International Students enrolled in the program will be provided with an orientation to familiarise them with the rules, expectations, facilities and services offered by the University. Please visit http://www.newcastle.edu.au/students/international/student-support/ to find out more about the support services available to international students.

Students with disabilities who require reasonable adjustments to undertake their program should contact the Disability Support Service before semester or early in the semester. Some adjustments need up to 4 weeks lead time to organise, so it is imperative that early contact is made. The Disability Support Service and relevant Faculty and School officers will work together to ensure reasonably adjustments are provided in a timely manner.

Please note: All students must fulfil the inherent requirements of the programs and courses they are undertaking. While reasonable adjustments can be made, these adjustments cannot compromise academic integrity. It is the student¿s responsibility to check all the requirements of courses, and consider the effects of any medical condition or disability on their ability to complete course requirements. Please visit http://www.newcastle.edu.au/service/disability/ for more information.

All students can access additional learning development mechanisms provided by the Centre for Teaching and Learning at http://www.newcastle.edu.au/unit/ctl/lsp/

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students can draw on the assistance and support provided by the Indigenous Student Support and Development service through the Wollotuka Institute.

To qualify for the Master of Leadership and Management in Education program students must complete 80 units, including the prescribed course Leadership and Strategic Management and not less than three Group A courses.

The remaining 40 units may be chosen from Group A or Group B courses, or from the research strand, or other electives at the graduate level with the approval of Faculty Board.