Master of Philosophy in Education (Educational Administration)

Master of Philosophy in Education (Educational Administration)

Study plan for Intakes in and after Academic Year of 2025/2026

Course Code 科目名稱 Course Title Credit Flag
EDCU7050 當前教育議題探討 Current Issues in Education 3 Compulsory
EDUC7051 教育研究的質性方法、資料管理與分析 Qualitative Methods, Data Management, and Analysis in Educational Research 3 Compulsory
EDUC7052 教育研究的定量方法、資料管理與分析 Quantitative Methods, Data Management, and Analysis in Educational Research 3 Compulsory
EDUC7190 論文 Thesis 12 Compulsory
Students are required to take 3 of the following required elective courses to obtain 9 credits:
EDUC7201 教育行政理論 Theories of Educational Administration 3 Required Elective
EDUC7202 教育法律和政策分析 Educational Law and Policy Analysis 3 Required Elective
EDUC7203 教育與發展 Education and Development 3 Required Elective
EDUC7251 學校組織變革與發展 Organizational Change and Development in Schools 3 Required Elective
學分Credits 30

畢業要求: 完成課程所需的學分為30學分。獲得碩士學位還取決於撰寫及提交一篇專為該目的且屬科研性質的原創書面論文,以進行公開答辯且獲通過。

Graduation Requirement: Students must complete 30 credits including the passing of Thesis oral defence.

Course Description

Master of Philosophy in Education (Educational Administration)

EDCU7050 Current Issues in Education

This course provides students with insights into the nature of education as a profession and the links between theoretical developments and educational practice. It covers key ideas and contemporary research in foundational themes in education, including educational psychology, early childhood education and child development, curriculum and instruction, educational technology, physical education and sport studies, educational administration, and related fields. Students will have the opportunity to interact with leading experts across subfields of education, and demonstrate an awareness of current issues in these areas. Through thorough and conscientious participation, students will be able to articulate trends in current issues in education, identify the significance of educational research, engage in debate for controversial issues in an empirically grounded and theoretically sophisticated manner, and express informed opinions in writing.
Pre-requisite: None

 

EDUC7051 Qualitative Methods, Data Management, and Analysis in Educational Research

This course is designed to provide students with comprehensive training in qualitative research methods as applied to educational contexts. Through a combination of lectures and hands-on activities, students will develop practical skills in research design, data management, and analytic techniques specific to qualitative research in education. Emphasis will be placed on the use of specialized software for data management and analysis.
Pre-requisite: None

 

EDUC7052 Quantitative Methods, Data Management, and Analysis in Educational Research

This course is designed to provide students with comprehensive training in quantitative research methods as applied to educational contexts. Through a combination of lectures and hands-on activities, students will develop practical skills in research design, data management, and analytic techniques specific to quantitative research in education. Emphasis will be placed on the use of specialized software for data management and analysis.
Pre-requisite: None

 

EDUC7190 Thesis

This course provides an opportunity for students to do research work in relevant fields with the aim of strengthening their abilities of conducting empirical research under supervision. Academic norms should be abided by and creative scholarship and originally are required.

 

EDUC7201 Theories of Educational Administration

This course addresses concepts, theories and current developments in educational administration. Educational organizations and their leadership, motivation, communication and decision making, as well as their development and effectiveness are examined.
Pre-requisite: None

 

EDUC7202 Educational Law and Policy Analysis

This course addresses Educational laws, regulations and policies. The impact of these laws, regulations and policies upon schools are analysed and examined. Students are encouraged to make suggestions regarding the ways in which some Macau educational laws and policies could be revised.
Pre-requisite: None

 

EDUC7203 Education and Development

This course emphasizes on application of theories in Social Sciences to education and socio-economic development. Issues of discussion include: human capital theory, equality of opportunities, modernization, dependency theory, cultural imperialism, integration of the capitalist world system, and postmodernism.
Pre-requisite: None

 

EDUC7251 Organizational Change and Development in Schools

This course is a critical analysis of theoretical and practical aspects of organizational change and development in education various perspectives and strategies innovated and used by educational institutions to cope with organizational change and enhance development will be introduced. Indepth case analysis will be provided to illustrate applications of strategies of school effectiveness, school-based management, and organizational innovation.
Pre-requisite: None