Educational Planning & Management (EDPM)

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

M.A. College has been providing BA Degree in EDUCATIONAL PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT for distance learners in which it obtained accreditation from FDRE Education Authority

The degree to be issued to the students upon completion of the graduation requirements set by the college has the following nomenclature: In English – “Bachelor of Arts Degree in Educational Planning and Management.” In Amharic-  የአርት ባችለር ዲግሪ በትምህርት እቅድና አስተዳደር

The standard study period to complete the program is eight semesters (four years) twelve terms as it is for distance learners and requires a successful completion of 141 credit hours.

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

The graduate of students in Educational Planning & Management (EDPM) will be able to:

  • Understand and apply constitutional provisions, educational policies and strategies and related legislations in the management of education.
  • Provide professional support (serve as supervisors) to teachers in the areas of instruction, curriculum development and professional development in order to improve the success of students.
  • Apply and manage policies and guidelines relevant to human and other resources utilization.
  • Undertake applied and basic research to improve their professional competence and solve educational management problems.
  • Assess, control and assure quality of education at varies level
  • Apply best educational practices in the local context plays vital role ole in the development process of the society
  • Develop, manage and evaluate educational plans, programs and projects.
  • Initiate and manage educational innovations and changes.
  • Conduct educational research & apply it to educational context

GRADUATES’ PROFILE

The department /program/ of educational Planning and management runs the Bachelor of Arts Degree Program to produce professionals and meet the manpower needs of the education sector in the area. This program is designed to professionalize educational planners and Managers that can handle Leadership responsibilities in a decentralized system of educational organization and management as stipulated in the Education and training policy.

Specifically, graduates of Educational Planning and Management program will have the following competencies:

  • Understand and apply constitutional provisions, educational policies and strategies and related legislations in the management of education.
  • Effectively implement educational programs and policies introduced by the Ministry of Education.
  • Apply different management tools and skills pertinent to the organizational and environmental context and ensure organizational success.
  • Providing educational leadership that fits to situational and organizational realities or that enables organizations be transformed.
  • Mobilize and promote higher level community participation in the management of education.
  • Integrate and effectively manage technology use in education and in the management of education.
  • Exercise effective instructional leadership and enhance the achievement of students.
  • Provide professional support (serve as supervisors) to teachers in the areas of instruction, curriculum development and professional development in order to improve the success of students.
  • Effectively and efficiently manage the physical, material, financial, information resources for successful accomplishment of organizational goals.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Applicants for admission to the Bachelor’s degree program in educational planning and management must satisfy the following criteria:

  • Have a diploma in educational management or related teaching subjects with a minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 2:00 at graduation from an accredited Teacher training institution
  • Teaching or administrative experiences in educational establishments will be an advantage to get admission to the program
  • A successful completion of two-year preparatory program with minimum College Entrance Examinations Result set for admission by Ministry of Education, for the entry year.
  • Completion of Diploma program (12+2 and 10+3), Level 4 TVET program with one-year relevant work experience after graduation, Occupational Competency Assessment (COC) Certification for that level and a pass score on the College’s entrance examination.
  • A degree program student from other accredited Higher Education Institution with legal withdrawal beyond disciplinary breach, and/or transferred in case of institutional preference or field choice.
  • A first degree graduates in related field of study from accredited Higher Education Institution.

DURATION OF THE STUDY and GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

The program requires FOUR years in distance program. Graduate students will be awarded the “Bachelor of Art Degree in Educational Planning & Management” if they fulfill the following requirements:

  • A successful completion of 141 credit hour
  • A minimum Cumulative Grade Points Average (CGPA) of 2.00
  • A minimum Cumulative Grade Points Average (CGPA) of 2.00 in core courses
  • No ‘F’ grade, No Grade (NG), and Incomplete (I) cases in any of the courses
  • Must be in compliance with the regulation of the college.

DEGREE NOMENECLATURE

In English – “Bachelor of Arts Degree in Educational Planning and Management.” In Amharic–  የአርት ባችለር ዲግሪ በትምህርት እቅድና አስተዳደር