As you begin our PhD in educational leadership degree online, you can learn how to apply organizational theories and models to create and lead effective higher education organizations and implement best practices. You can also cover issues of effective communication and how to develop productive relationships both within and outside of the school.
In addition, you can conduct research and work on your dissertation to contribute to the field of educational leadership. This shift in course emphasis can allow you to take what you’ve gained in your professional degree and apply it to a more research-focused doctorate.
Career opportunities:
- Academic dean
- Chief learning officer
- Educational researcher
- Executive director of education
- Higher education administration
- Higher education curriculum coordinator
- Higher education professor
- Provost
- School superintendent
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Leadership Principles & Ethics
- Theories of Educational Leadership
- Educational Leadership & Public Relations
- Organizational Analysis & Problem Solving
- Advanced Educational Law
Admission Requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: 3
English requirements
Duolingo English Test: 105
TOEFL® IBT: 80
IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
Send official college transcripts (mailed as sealed, unopened copies or sent via a direct electronic transcript system). A regionally or nationally accredited EdD or PhD in Education with at least a 3.0 GPA is required for admission in good standing.
Applicants whose native language is other than English must submit official scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or an approved alternative assessment.
Fees and Funding
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
International: 14,131 AUD / year (≈ 10,125 USD / year)
Out-of-State: 14,131 AUD / year (≈ 10,125 USD / year)
Domestic In-State: 14,131 AUD / year (≈ 10,125 USD / year)
Scholarships are available. For more information, visit the programme website.
