Master of Arts in Educational Leadership and Management

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Aims of the Programme

The aim of the programme is to create a sense of awareness in the learners about the significance and potentials of educational leadership in the transformation of schools and the educational system.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the programme, the student will be expected to:

a) Improve curriculum and educational methodologies.

b) Assess educators’ performance through the implementation of evaluation models.

c) Explore ways to bridge organisational and administrative theory into practice within the school context.

d) Deploy quantitative, qualitative and/or mixed research within academic disciplines.

e) Apply educational strategies that can be adopted in primary, secondary, senior secondary and college education.

f) Cultivate policies where the stakeholders (e.g., parents, local authorities etc.)  can be involved in a school’s progress procedures and decision making.

Admission Requirements

The general admission requirements for entry to Unicaf University in Zambia Master degree programmes are as outlined below.  Students are advised to contact the Office of Admissions to find out more about the range of equivalent international academic qualifications accepted.

  • Admission to a Master’s degree programme requires an accredited Bachelor degree with Credit and above or equivalent qualification.  Students with lower results will need to enter the University’s Pre-Masters programme. Related professional qualifications at the appropriate level will also be considered for entry. 
  • Students with an accredited Master’s degree will also be considered for entry.
  • Recognized proof of English proficiency demonstrated by approved English language tests if the Bachelor degree was not taught in the English language
  • Copy of valid passport or national ID

In addition to a strong academic record, extra-curricular activities, leadership skills and other relevant background information are taken into account.


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