Postgraduate specializations
The specialization is a form of education that offers the opportunity to upgrade qualification in a particular specialty, followed by a certificate of proficiency upon successful completion
The Institute for Postgraduated studies at UNWE organizes the following specializations:
- Accounting, finance and control
- Commercial mediation
- Working in a digital educational environment for pedagogical specialists
- Fraud Expert
- Risk manager
- academic enviroment and doctoral studies - 10 hours;
Advantages:
- Individual mentoring
- Combination of academic and practice-oriented approaches
- Issuance of a Certificate in Doctoral Research Preparation
- International recognition and attractiveness
Organizational Theory and Behavior in Educational Contexts
Course Description:
This course introduces classical and contemporary theories of organizational behavior, focusing on human dynamics within educational institutions. Students explore motivation, teamwork, leadership, burnout, and organizational culture, linking theory to practice in schools and other learning organizations.
Learning Outcomes:
- Analyze individual and group behavior in organizations.
- Apply motivational and behavioral theories to educational settings.
- Develop strategies for enhancing collaboration and well-being in schools.
Educational Leadership and Strategic Management
Course Description:
The course examines major approaches to leadership and management in education, highlighting the distinctions and interrelations between them. Through case studies, students explore value-based leadership, distributed leadership models, and gender and middle-management perspectives in schools.
Learning Outcomes:
- Differentiate between leadership and management in educational frameworks.
- Evaluate leadership models and their relevance to diverse educational settings.
- Formulate strategic leadership approaches for school improvement.
Strategic Planning, Human Resource Management, and Organizational Change
Course Description:
This course provides theoretical foundations and practical tools for strategic planning, human resource management, and organizational transformation in educational institutions. Topics include recruitment and retention of teachers, staff evaluation, short- and long-term planning, and managing innovation in schools.
Learning Outcomes:
- Design strategic and operational plans for educational organizations.
- Apply HRM principles to teacher recruitment, evaluation, and development.
- Lead organizational change and innovation processes effectively.
Financial and Legal Aspects of Educational Management
Course Description:
Educational leadership requires sound understanding of finance and policy. This course explores budgeting, financial decision-making, and resource allocation within educational institutions, alongside key elements of education law and ethics. Students learn to interpret policy frameworks and apply financial reasoning to institutional management.
Learning Outcomes:
- Construct and manage institutional budgets.
- Interpret legal and ethical frameworks governing education.
- Integrate financial, legal, and policy considerations into management decisions.
Research Seminar in Educational Management and Policy
Course Description:
A capstone course designed to synthesize theoretical and practical learning. Students develop a small-scale research project addressing a management or policy issue such as innovation, decision-making, financial management, or leadership in education. The seminar also develops advanced academic skills, including research methods, academic writing, and data analysis.
Learning Outcomes:
- Formulate research questions on management issues in education.
- Apply appropriate research methods and academic conventions.
- Present findings and policy recommendations relevant to educational leadership.
LANGUAGE: English
The education programme includes:
