Master of Education – Master of Business Administration at James Cook University

Master of Education – Master of Business Administration (MEd/MBA) program is for career enhancement and to develop strong educational management capabilities. Students entering with a Business, Management or Education/training background will be able to enhance their knowledge and skills to perform leadership roles relevant to education.

Students in this program will learn contemporary approaches to leadership within education and managerial environments. A global approach will enhance students’ capacity to function effectively in diverse professional situations. Students will have important opportunities to engage in research action activities as well as a capstone major project. There is also an opportunity for participation in an internship with a professional organisation.

Course Structure

The MEd / MBA program is made up of 16 Subjects.  Students will undertake nine (9) core subjects and select four (4) subjects from  a specified ED level 5 subject from List 1 and a further three (3) subjects from the specified List two.

Core Subjects

• ED5880:03 Educational Leadership
• ED5911:03 Education for Sustainability
• ED5914:03 Individual Researched Action Project
• ED5190:03 Introduction to Educational Research
• LB5235:03 Applied Research Project
• LB5202:03 Marketing Essentials
• LB5205:03 People in Organisations
• LB5212:03 Accounting and Finance for Managers
• LB5236:03 International Political Economy or LB5228:03 The Changing Business Environment

Plus

Select 12 credit points (4 Subjects) from List 1

LIST 1

• ED5882:03 Transformative Digital Learning*
• ED5883:03 Global Education*
• ED5912:03 Social Learning Perspectives for a Sustainable Future*

Select Either

• AN5006:03 Asia Pacific Development: Culture & Globalisation *

or

• ED5881:03 Leading for Change in Curriculum and Pedagogy

Plus

Select 9 credit points (3 Subjects) from List 2

LIST 2

• LB5229:03 Economics for a Sustainable World
• LB5230:03 Managing Strategic Resources and Operations
• LB5231:03 Corporate Responsibility and Governance
• LB5233:03 Innovation and Entrepreneurship

*Successful Completion of these subjects lead to the award of M.ED (Global Context)/MBA (Major)

Please note that this course structure is subject to change without notice.