MEd in Leadership and Management - One Year
Kathmandu University
1 years
Rs. 149000
Updated December 10, 2025
University
Kathmandu University
Duration
1 years
Fee
Rs. 149000
Summary
SHORT DESCRIPTION
One-year professional master’s program (27 credits) designed for working educators aiming for leadership and management roles in schools and educational organizations.
DESCRIPTION
Prepares mid-career educators for strategic, operational, and instructional leadership. Emphasis on governance, planning, evaluation, organizational behavior, leadership ethics, and applied research. Graduates become competent in managing change, supervising academic teams, improving school systems, and steering institutional development.
Description
CURRICULAR STRUCTURE (TABLE)
| Category | Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | — | Leadership, management, organization, research, policy (exact list per KU PDF) | 15 (approx.) |
| Electives (Choose Any Two) | EDLM 518 | School Community Partnership | 3 |
| EDLM 523 | Program Evaluation | 3 | |
| EDLM 525 | Program Development in School | 3 | |
| EDLM 532 | School Governance | 3 | |
| EDLM 534 | Integrity in Education Management and Leadership | 3 | |
| EDLM 535 | Entrepreneurship in Education | 3 | |
| Practical Courses | EDLM 541 | Practicum | 3 |
| EDLM 544 | Research Project | 3 | |
| Total Credits | — | — | 27 |
Features
FEATURES
- One-year accelerated master’s format.
- Designed for working educators with leadership roles.
- Max cohort size 25.
- Strong focus on applied school leadership and governance.
- Semester-based evaluation with letter grading.
- Research-practice integration through project and practicum.
FEE
- Approx. NPR 149,000 (subject to revision by Kathmandu University).
Admission Process
ADMISSION PROCESS (POINTS)
- Applicant must hold a Master’s degree in any discipline.
- Must have a recognized teaching qualification (basic or secondary level).
- Submit application form to Kathmandu University School of Education (KUSOED).
- Provide academic transcripts and professional documents.
- Attend screening/interview if required.
- Receive admission offer and complete enrollment.
Job Prospects
JOB PROSPECTS
- School principal
- Vice-principal
- Academic coordinator
- Program director
- Education officer
- Institutional manager
- Training coordinator
- Policy/education analyst
- NGO/INGO education-project supervisor
- Research and evaluation officer
No entrance requirements available
No curriculum information available
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