Department of Educational Planning and Management

Professional Profile

The graduates of Educational Planning & Management will be able to:

  • Understand and apply constitutional provisions, educational policies and strategies, and related legislation in the management of education.
  • Provide professional support (serve as supervisors) to teachers in the areas of instruction, curriculum development, and professional development to improve the success of students.
  • Apply and manage policies and guidelines relevant to human and other resource utilization.
  • Undertake action and basic research to improve their professional competence and solve educational management problems.
  • Assess, control, and assure the quality of education at various levels
  • Applying best educational practices in the local context
  • Plays a vital role in the development process of the society
  • Develop, manage, and evaluate educational plans, programs, and projects.
  • Initiate and manage educational innovations and changes.
  • Conduct academic research & apply it to the educational context.

Generally, graduates will develop professional competencies in educational/school organization and management, communication, teamwork, decision-making, planning, educational leadership, and research. All of which are highly valued by employers. Because of the wide range of generic skills and the rigor with which they are taught, training in educational planning and management is widely accepted as providing excellent preparation for several careers. These graduates are, therefore, qualified members of their professional community; they could serve as professional school leaders, planners, managers, researchers, education experts, consultants, decision-makers, educators, and trainers in educational organization settings.