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Education Leadership and Management Part II // Research Master

As part of the higher education system reform, the master's program has transitioned to a "1+1" model, which will be implemented starting from the 2026–2027 academic year.

 

Program Duration:

 

Two study options:

 

  • Full-time: 1 year
  • Flexible study mode: 2 years

 

Language of Instruction: Georgian.

 

Qualification Awarded: Research Master of Education Management.

 

Description:

 

The Master's program in Education Leadership and Management at the Caucasus Education School is designed to prepare education management professionals who can address the demands of sustainable development, labor market needs, and navigate contemporary challenges in the field. The program will prepare a highly qualified cadre who view education as a public good and recognize equal access to education as a fundamental human right.

 

The program aims to develop strategic, development-driven leaders with strongethical values who are capable of:

 

  1. Leading change, designing and implementing education programs and projects that align with sustainable development goals, take into account local context as well as global trends and are grounded in evidence-based decision making;
  2. Establishing a democratic and inclusive governance system, fostering a positive organizational culture, upholding high standards of accountability, and promoting organizational growth through effective communication;
  3. Ensuring that the organization achieves its goals and objectives by utilizing available resources effectively and efficiently;
  4. Prioritizing continuous professional development of their teams, maintaining high ethical standards and uniting staff around shared values and goals.

 

Concentrations

 

Students have the opportunity to choose between two concentration areas:

 

  1. Preschool and General Education (PreK-12)
  2. Vocational and Higher Education

 

Program Strengths:

 

  • The Master's program in Education Leadership and Management develops essential skills needed to manage change and lead organization effectively in rapidly changing, dynamic, and highly competitive world. The program combines theoretical and practical learning, while also fostering strong research skills;
  • The program is designed and implemented by highly qualified professionals with strong theoretical, research, and practical expertise;
  • A growing network of partner organizations, which includes preschool, general education, vocational, and higher education institutions, as well as organizations working on education issues.

 

Employment Opportunities

 

Graduates of Part II of the Master's Programme in Educational Leadership and Management will have the opportunity to pursue employment in:

 

  • The public sector, at both the central and local government levels;
  • educational institutions, as well as private, non-governmental, and international organisations operating in the field of education;
  • structural units and positions involving not only the management, administration, and organisational leadership of the education system or educational programmes, but also the scientific study of educational issues, the conduct of research, and the development of research-informed policies and evidence-based decision-making within the education sector.

Within the programme, significant emphasis is placed on the development of both research and practical skills. Students are supported in the preparation of their Master's thesis through both the research modules included in the programme and the elective courses offered within the compulsory-elective course block.

 

Practical skills are developed through the Professional Practice and Practice-Based Research course, as well as through individual courses across the curriculum, including research courses and the process of preparing the Master's thesis.

 

The credits for the second part of the Master's Programme in Educational Leadership and Management are allocated as follows:

 

  1. Compulsory Course Block – Educational Policy and Analysis – 10 ECTS credits;
  2. Compulsory Course Block – Change Management – 5 ECTS credits;
  3. Compulsory-Elective Course Block – 10 ECTS credits;
  4. Research Methods Block (Compulsory/Elective) – 5 ECTS credits;
  5. Master's Thesis – 30 ECTS credits.

 

For detailed information, please refer to the program curriculum.

The admission requirements for the Master's Program in Education Leadership and Management -Part II are as follows: Completion of Part I of the programme is a prerequisite for admission to Part II. Upon successful completion of the first part of the programme, a student is entitled to continue their studies in the second part of the programme (60 ECTS credits) without taking the national Master's admission examination, provided that no more than five years have elapsed since their enrolment in the first part of the programme. If more than five years have elapsed, the applicant is required to pass the national Master's admission examination in order to enrol in the second part of the programme (60 ECTS credits). Applicants who have completed the first part (60 ECTS credits) of the same 120-ECTS Master's programme at another higher education institution are also required to pass the national Master's admission examination in order to enrol in the second part of this programme.

 

Applicants are also required to:

 

  • demonstrate English language proficiency at B2 level;
  • successfully pass the University's internal admission examination (interview).

 

 

Documents To Be Submitted:

 

  • The notarized copies of a diploma, a transcript, or a certificate indicating the date and order number of the degree conferral;
  • A copy of the ID document;
  • NAEC card;
  • 2 passport-sized photos (also recorded on a CD);
  • A copy of the military registration card (for male applicants);
  • CV / Resume;
  • Motivation letter (no less than 400 words and no more than 600 words);
  • A letter of recommendation;
  • An online registration form.

 

Application Deadlines:

 

  • Deadline for completing online registration: September, 2026;
  • Deadline for submitting documents: September, 2026;
  • English language exam (if applicable) / Exam for CU grant: September, 2026;
  • Interview with selected candidates: September, 2026.

 

Terms of Payment:


The tuition fee is paid per semester according to the number of credits taken.

Salome Chitorelidze

Administrative Director of Educational Programs

Work Phone: (+995 32) 237 77 77 (235)

Mob. Phone: 599 011017
Email: schitorelidze@cu.edu.ge