Due to the current shift towards knowledge-based economy, there is a growing demand for highly-educated teachers or educational leaders to manage schools and institutions more effectively.

In line with this demand, the Master of Education is designed with the following objectives :

• To produce graduates who have wide education knowledge and skills to function as effective teachers, education officers or lecturers in educational institutions.
• To produce education leaders who are capable of making decisions, planning and carrying out duties that are entrusted on them effectively.
• To produce academicians who are capable of conducting research in their related fields of specialization.

The Master of Education is especially suited for teachers, school principals, college lecturers and other education personnel who wish to equip themselves with up-to-date knowledge and specialized skills for continuous personal improvement as well as career enhancement in their professions.

Note

Coursework with concentration is only offered in Kuala Lumpur, Kelantan, Terengganu, Pahang (Kuantan), Negeri Sembilan, Sabah (Kota Kinabalu) dan Sarawak (Kuching). The concentration offered is Educational Management.

With Master's Project

With Concentration

Concentration

Normal Entry

Bachelor degree in related field with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 or equivalent as accepted by Senate AND Diploma in Education OR Diploma/Certificate in Teaching; OR
Bachelor degree in Education with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 or equivalent as accepted by Senate; OR
Bachelor degree with a minimum CGPA of 2.50, can be accepted with at least 2 years related working experience.
Bachelor degree with CGPA less than 2.50, can be accepted with a minimum of 5 years related working experience.

OR

APEL Admission

More than 30 years of age on 1 January in the year of application; AND
STPM / Recognised Diploma / A-Levels / Equivalent; AND
Relevant work experience / prior experiential learning; AND
Pass the APEL Assessment (Aptitude Test, Portfolio & Interview) conducted by OUM