The general purpose of the master in Educational Leadership and Administration (MEd) is twofold. Firstly, to help the student gain deep knowledge in the field of specialty via (a) attending education courses at an advanced level, (b) studying relevant literature, and (c) interacting with faculty members and the rest of the students.
Secondly, the master in Educational Leadership and Administration (MEd) aims to develop research skills through (a) attending special quantitative and qualitative research courses, (b) undertaking small-scale research during the various courses or/and undertaking a master’s thesis, and (c) participating in research seminars/conferences. In general, the overall purpose of the program is to aid the student become a critical thinker and educator.