MPhil in Educational Leadership
University
Kathmandu University
Duration
1 years
Fee
Rs. 383000
Colleges
1+
Summary
Short description
Research-oriented 1.5-year graduate program preparing leaders capable of shaping educational institutions through evidence-based leadership, strategic management, and scholarly inquiry.
Description
Three-semester, 33-credit program combining core research foundations, specialization in educational leadership, elective study, and dissertation or research papers. Structure builds conceptual, behavioural, and analytical leadership capacity grounded in current national and international discourse. Focus remains on strengthening educational institutions, understanding leadership dynamics, and engaging in research to address emerging challenges in the education sector.
Description
Curricular Structure
Overall Program Structure — 33 Credits
| Category | Credits | Courses |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | 9 | EDUC 600 Educational Dimensions (3) • EDUC 620 Research Methods (3) • Choose one: EDUC 621 Advanced Qualitative Research Methods (3) or EDUC 622 Advanced Quantitative Research Methods (3) |
| Specialization Courses | 12 | EDLE 621 Theories and Practice in Educational Leadership (3) • EDLE 632 Organizational Theories and Behaviours (3) • EDLE 642 Human Resource Development in Education (3) • EDLE 652 Policy and Governance for Educational Leadership (3) |
| Elective Courses (choose one) | 3 | EDUC 640 Mixed Methods Research (3) • EDUC 650 Transformative Education Research and Practice (3) • EDUC 660 Participatory Action Research (3) • EDUC 644 Statistical Methods in Education and Social Science Research (3) • EDUC 611 Academic Writing and Research (3) |
| Research / Dissertation | 9 | Option 1: EDUC 680 Dissertation (9) OR Option 2: EDUC 670 Research Papers (9): two papers, one published in a refereed journal during study period (subject to Research Committee approval) |
| Total Credits | 33 Cr. Hrs. | — |
Duration
Standard completion time: 1.5 years
(Extensions follow Kathmandu University regulations.)
Features
Features
• Market-oriented curriculum aligned with contemporary leadership challenges
• Emphasis on effective leadership models for Nepal’s educational context
• Research-driven approach enabling contribution to national discourse
• Capacity development in behavioural and strategic leadership
• Focus on institutional strengthening and organizational development
• Foundation for academic and professional leadership roles
• Delivered entirely in English
Fee
• Tentative: NPR 383,000
Admission Process
Eligibility
• Master’s degree in any discipline with minimum 50% or CGPA 3.0/4.0
• Screening process required prior to admission
Admission process
• Application and academic screening
• Evaluation of research readiness
• Departmental interviews or assessment as per KUSoEd requirements
Job Prospects
Job prospects
• Educational institution leader
• School/college administrator
• Policy and planning specialist
• Education program manager
• Researcher in educational leadership
• Consultant for education system reform
• Organizational development advisor
• Lecturer in higher education
Colleges Offering This Course
Kathmandu University School of Education (KUSoEd)
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Curriculum 1
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