Educational Management
The Bachelor of Arts in Education Management prepares students for leadership and administrative roles in the education sector. It combines educational theory with core management principles, focusing on skills like planning, budgeting, staffing, and policy implementation. The program emphasizes practical application, enabling students to improve school operations and analyze policies effectively. Unlike general teacher training, it centers on managing educational institutions. Ideal for aspiring school leaders and policymakers, the program meets regional and international standards in education management.
- Completion of secondary school with a minimum overall average of 50%
- Should bring the original and a copy of secondary school certificate
- Should bring Six (6) passport size photos with white background
- Should bring the original copy of a letter of good conduct issued by your secondary school
- Should bring a sponsorship letter from your guardian
- Should successfully pass an admission interview and/or test
- Pay non-refundable Processing and ID card fees of USD $50 (bank draft)
Year/Semester | Course Code | Course Title | Credits | Category |
Year 1 – Semester 1 | EDU 101 | Introduction to Education | 3 | Core |
| EDU 102 | Principles of Teaching & Learning | 3 | Core |
| EDU 103 | History & Philosophy of Education | 3 | Core |
| MGT 101 | Principles of Management | 3 | Core |
| ENG 101 | Communication Skills | 3 | General |
| ICT 101 | Fundamentals of Computing | 3 | General |
Year 1 – Semester 2 | EDU 104 | Educational Psychology | 3 | Core |
| EDU 105 | Curriculum Development & Instruction | 3 | Core |
| MGT 102 | Human Resource Management in Education | 3 | Core |
| EDU 106 | Sociology of Education | 3 | Core |
| STA 101 | Educational Statistics | 3 | General |
Year 2 – Semester 1 | EDU 201 | School Leadership & Governance | 3 | Core |
| EDU 202 | Comparative Education | 3 | Core |
| MGT 201 | Financial Management in Education | 3 | Core |
| EDU 203 | Educational Law & Policy | 3 | Core |
| RES 201 | Research Methods in Education | 3 | General |
| Elective 1 | Choose from electives | 3 | Elective |
Year 2 – Semester 2 | EDU 204 | Classroom Management & Discipline | 3 | Core |
| EDU 205 | Instructional Supervision & Assessment | 3 | Core |
| MGT 202 | Strategic Planning in Education | 3 | Core |
| EDU 206 | Educational Administration & Planning | 3 | Core |
| RES 202 | Data Analysis in Education | 3 | General |
| Elective 2 | Choose from electives | 3 | Elective |
Year 3 – Semester 1 | EDU 301 | Quality Assurance in Education | 3 | Core |
| EDU 302 | Education Policy & Development | 3 | Core |
| EDU 303 | School-Community Relations | 3 | Core |
| MGT 301 | Entrepreneurship in Education | 3 | Core |
| Elective 3 | Choose from electives | 3 | Elective |
Year 3 – Semester 2 | EDU 304 | Conflict Resolution & Mediation in Schools | 3 | Core |
| EDU 305 | ICT in Educational Management | 3 | Core |
| EDU 306 | Higher Education Management | 3 | Core |
| EDU 307 | Leadership & Decision Making in Education | 3 | Core |
| Elective 4 | Choose from electives | 3 | Elective |
Year 4 – Semester 1 | EDU 401 | Internship in Educational Management | 6 | Core |
| EDU 402 | Educational Planning & Policy Implementation | 3 | Core |
| EDU 403 | Global Trends in Education Management | 3 | Core |
| Elective 5 | Choose from electives | 3 | Elective |
Year 4 – Semester 2 | EDU 404 | Project in Educational Management | 6 | Core |
| EDU 405 | Ethics & Professionalism in Education | 3 | Core |
| EDU 406 | Leadership for Sustainable Education | 3 | Core |
| Elective 6 | Choose from electives | 3 | Elective |
Five years
$ 220 in each semester
The SU academic year consists of 42 weeks split into two semesters of 18 weeks each, the first beginning in August.
You’ll be equipped to drive change in education, both locally in and globally. Here’s where you can make the biggest difference:
- Transformative Local System Leader
(Skills you’ll use: School Leadership, Conflict Resolution, Somali Culture & Language, Financial Management)
- Roles You’ll Play:
- National Education Director (leading policy at the Ministry of Education)
- Regional Reformer (overhauling school systems as a District Superintendent)
- Founder/Principal (starting innovative schools or charter schools)
- Your Impact:
- Rebuild Somalia’s education after conflict—making schools stronger and fairer.
- Create policies that respect Somali culture, Islamic values, and local needs.
- Get resources to marginalized groups (like girls or rural communities).
- Why It Matters Globally:
- Your success becomes a model for other fragile states balancing tradition and modern management.
- Education Policy & Governance Expert
(Skills you’ll use: Policy Analysis, Strategic Planning, Research, Educational Law)
- Roles You’ll Play:
- Policy Advisor (for government or Parliament)
- NGO Program Director (e.g., with UNICEF or Save the Children)
- Quality Assurance Specialist (ensuring schools meet standards)
- Your Impact:
- Shape national policies on teachers, curriculum, and funding.
- Track progress toward education goals (like UN Sustainable Development Goals).
- Why It Matters Globally:
- Advise groups like the World Bank on policies for crisis regions.
- Blend Somali context with global best practices—making solutions that actually work.
- International Education Changemaker
(Skills you’ll use: ICT in Education, Gender Leadership, Global Trends)
- Roles You’ll Play:
- Program Manager (at global NGOs like World Bank or IRC)
- Education Consultant (advising developing nations)
- University Global Partnerships Leader
- Your Impact:
- Bring tech (like e-learning tools) to underserved communities worldwide.
- Promote women’s leadership in education across borders.
- Run exchange programs or harmonize curriculums between countries.
- Why It Matters Locally:
- Attract funding and expertise back to Somali institutions.
- Bring global innovations (AI, digital learning) home to benefit local schools.