Master's Program in Educational Management

5. Introduction 

The advancement of any organization’s goals necessitates the presence of committed, skilled, and competent managers. Paying attention to educational management can yield both immediate and long-term results. The immediate outcome is the training of educational managers who possess the qualifications and behavioral competencies to operate effectively in educational organizations. This strengthens employee morale and prepares them for creativity, innovation, and motivation in their work. The long-term result of focusing on educational management is its significant impact on optimizing the educational system, enhancing the quality of academic disciplines, and consequently fostering societal growth and the development of all professions within society. Imam Sadiq University, by admitting students into the Master’s program in Educational Management and aligning with the university’s overarching educational mission and objectives, aims to create a foundation for nurturing committed and specialized managers. By continuing their education at higher levels and harmonizing Islamic educational goals with management principles, these individuals will engage in strategic policymaking and planning for the educational system of Islamic society, addressing shortages, and solving societal educational challenges.

5. Necessity and Importance of the Field 
   • Responding to societal needs by nurturing capable leaders and educational managers based on Islamic values.
   • Expanding research activities and examining real-world issues within the educational system.
   • Offering a dynamic curriculum based on Islamic-Iranian culture.
   • Scientific understanding of the educational system (structure, goals, and internal and external elements).
   • Utilization of cognitive and scientific skills to address organizational issues.
   • Ability to provide proper direction to the educational system.
   • Motivating those active in the field of education to drive optimal change and reform in the system.

1. 5. Field Objectives 

• • Creating a foundation for nurturing committed and specialized managers familiar with Islamic sciences and educational management to enable strategic policymaking and planning for the educational system of Islamic society.
  • Training committed and specialized managers to lead educational institutions by aligning Islamic educational goals with educational management principles.
  • Educating managers at senior, middle, and operational levels required by the country’s educational system.
  • Developing analytical, judgmental, and decision-making abilities regarding issues within the country’s educational centers.
  • Creating motivation and readiness for further studies at higher levels to meet the academic staffing needs of universities and higher education institutions.
  • Strengthening research capabilities and the effective use of research evidence to address professional challenges faced by educational managers.
• Cognitive Objectives:

• Mastery of principles, theories, and managerial skills in the field of educational management.
• Acquisition of Islamic knowledge for application in educational management.
• Familiarity with management techniques in educational organizations and other relevant organizations.
• Awareness of new societal challenges in the realm of educational management and strategies for addressing them.

• Attitudinal Objective: 

• Inclination toward expanding Islamic concepts in educational management through theory and practice.
• Focus on resolving issues within the domain of educational management.
• Cultivating a positive attitude toward working in educational institutions.
• Strengthening the spirit of inquiry in educational management.

• Skill-Based Objectives: 

• Ability to develop human resources in education, universities, and other organizations through facilitating organizational learning, improving performance, and managing change.
• Strengthening effective leadership skills, improving leadership styles, and enhancing decision-making abilities to serve educational organizations.
• Developing competencies in designing and implementing educational programs.

5. Roles and Capabilities of Graduates 

• Academic Prospects:

• Graduates of the Educational Management program, in addition to pursuing studies in other specializations of management at the doctoral level, can continue their education in the same specialization at the doctoral level at Imam Sadiq University (peace be upon him) or other universities.

• Professional Prospects:

• Playing a role in planning, organizing, directing, and controlling all matters and activities related to educational organizations directly involved in education, teaching, and learning, such as: Activities related to educational programs, course materials and content, teaching methods and tools, academic counseling, and more.
• Taking responsibility for managing educational affairs at various levels and organizations.
• Conducting educational and curricular planning in educational organizations.
• Promoting a culture of attention to the importance of education through activities in teaching and research.
• Serving as mediators or advocates in resolving issues within educational organizations.
• Providing academic counseling and guidance to students.
• Creating opportunities for organizational growth and employee development.

5. Program Duration 

The non-continuous Master’s program in “Educational Management” lasts a minimum of six semesters. Each student is required to complete 32 core credits (including thesis credits), 14 complementary credits, and a maximum of 10 remedial credits (as determined by the academic department).

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Type of Courses	Credits
compensatory	Maximum 10
Core	28
Dissertation	4
Complementary	14
Total	46 +10