Master Program in Educational Administration with Thesis

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1. General Information

Educational Administration Master Program with thesis and non-thesis has accepted its first students in the 1997-1998 academic year under the name of Educational Administration, Inspection, Planning and Economics with thesis and non-thesis master programs within the Institute of Social Sciences. Since the foundation of the Institute of Educational Sciences in the 2009-2010 academic year, it has been incorporated in to this institute. The master program in question focuses on the disciplines such as management science, Educational Administration, social theory, effective school management, organizational behavior, leadership, education policy, Turkish educational system, school culture and educational supervision.

Educational Administration Doctorate Program has accepted its first students in the 2007-2008 academic year. Since the foundation of the Institute of Educational Sciences in the 2009-2010 academic year, it has been incorporated in to this institute. Educational Administration Doctorate Program deal with the disciplines such as basic theories and practices of Educational Administration, leadership theories, philosophy of science, development of human resources, school improvement and development, accountability and accounting control, educational planning, educational economics and different aspects of Educational Administration. The name of the program was changed to Education Management in 2016 with the decision of the Council of Higher Education.

The aims of Educational Administration Doctorate Program are training managers for Ministry of National Education and schools which are connected to this ministry and instructors for relevant parts of universities; ensuring their continuing professional development of teachers, managers and inspectors working in the institutions under Ministry of National Education; contributing to the development and implementation of educational policies; training specialists or assistant specialists having competency of taking part in the educational units of the relevant institutions.

2. Acquired Degree

Students who successfully complete the program are received Masters’ Degree and Doctorate Degree in the field of Educational Administration.

3. Level of Degree

Masters’ degree

Doctorate degree

4. Admission Requirements

In order to start Educational Administration Master and Doctorate Programs, 5^th,11^th and 16^th Articles for student acceptance in Eskisehir Osmangazi University Graduate Education Regulations should be taken into consideration.

5. Recognition of Prior Learning

Acceptance of transfer students for thesis and non-thesis Master’s Program and Doctorate Program of Educational Administration is performed on the basis of 39^th Article in Eskisehir Osmangazi University Graduate Education Regulations.

Acceptance of students to preparatory programs for thesis and non-thesis Master’s Program and Doctorate Program of Educational Administration is performed on the basis of 40^th Article in Eskisehir Osmangazi University Graduate Education Regulations.

6. Qualification Requirements and Regulations

Non-thesis Educational Administration Master Program comprises of at least 10 courses which should not be less than a total of 30 credits and a term project. Term project is non-credit and evaluated by satisfactory or unsatisfactory.

Thesis Educational Administration Master Program comprises of at least 9 courses which should not be less than a total of 27 credits, seminar course and thesis study. Seminar course and thesis study are non-credit and evaluated by satisfactory or unsatisfactory.

Educational Administration Doctorate Program comprises of at least 10 courses which should not be less than a total of 30 credits, proficiency exam, thesis proposal and thesis study. Proficiency exam, thesis proposal and thesis study are non-credit and evaluated by satisfactory or unsatisfactory.

7. Program Profile (The Purpose)

Major aims of the Thesis and Non-Thesis Educational Administration Master Programs are;

to be aware of the existing problems of educational institutions in the fields of administration, supervision, planning and economics and to develop alternative solutions to these problems
to train managers making educational institutions effective and efficient, using advanced technology effectively, having leadership skills, thinking critical, making team work, knowing and using scientific processes.

Major aims of Educational Administration Doctorate Program are;

to be aware of the existing problems of educational institutions in the fields of administration, supervision, planning and economics and to develop alternative solutions to these problems
to ensure developing original educational policies in the context of the country's social, political, cultural and economic conditions by producing scientific knowledge.

8. Program Qualifications (Learning Outcomes)

At the end of the Non-Thesis Educational Administration Master Programs, students will be able to;

to know the theories and applications which are used in the field of Educational Administration.
to gain comprehension on the basic characteristics of scientific research process.
to develop an ability of pursuing national and international publications in the field of Educational Administration and supervision.
to discuss problems on the field of Educational Administration in terms of administrative processes such as decision-making, planning, organizing, co-ordinating, supervising and evaluation.
to aware of the ethical principles and reflect these principles practices in the field.
be aware of the problems which are faced during the application in the field of Educational Administration.
to communicate effectively with the practitioners and employees for supporting the field with national, international and interdisciplinary studies.
to analyze educational organisations from structural and practical perspectives.
to evaluate the relationship between educational organizations and the other organizations, civil society organizations, society, business environment.
to analyze strategic decisions and educational policy made within the field of education from the perspectives of policy makers, researchers and practitioners
to comprehend the political, social, historical, cultural, economical and international developments which dominate turkish educational system
to discuss the competences of managers to be able lead educational organizations
to analyze the relationship between education and other interdisciplinary studies such as educational sociology, philosophy, political science, anthropology, management science, behavioral science, psychology, literature and economics.
to gain information about educational systems and practices in the field of administration of different countries.
to evaluate a problem existing in the field by using scientific research methods.

At the end of the Thesis Educational Administration Master Programs, students will be able to;

to know the theories and applications which are used in the field of Educational Administration.
to explain the basic characteristics of scientific research process in a detailed way.
to develop an ability of pursuing national and international publications in the field of Educational Administration and supervision.
to discuss problems on the field of Educational Administration in terms of administrative processes such as decision-making, planning, organizing, co-ordinating, supervising and evaluation.
to aware of the ethical principles and reflect these principles practices in the field.
to communicate effectively with the practitioners and employees for supporting the field with national, international and interdisciplinary studies.
to evaluate educational organization from structural and practical perspectives.
to evaluate the relationship between educational organizations and the other organizations, civil society organizations, society, business environment.
to analyze strategic decisions and educational policy made within the field of education from the perspectives of policy makers, researchers and practitioners
to comprehend the political, social, historical, cultural, economical and international developments which dominate turkish educational system
to discuss the competences of managers to be able lead educational organizations
to analyze the relationship between education and other interdisciplinary studies such as sociology, philosophy, political science, anthropology, management science, behavioral science, psychology, literature and economics.
to gain information about educational systems and practices in the field of administration of different countries.
to find a systematic and original solution to the problem existing in the field by using scientific research methods.
to gain basic statistical skills.
to contribute the information sharing by joining the national and international meeting related to the field.
to return the information gained within the field of leadership and administration into practice by enhancing the quality of educational organizations.

At the end of the Educational Administration Doctorate Program, students will be able to;

to develop the original theories and strategies in the field of Educational Administration.
to design original research that will contribute to the field by using both quantitative and qualitative research skills
to develop new scientific methods by assesing current and complex issues relating to the field of Educational Administration and taking advantage of methods, designs and applications of other disciplines.
to broadcast national and international level about issues that give different perspectives on the field of Educational Administration.
to discuss problems on the field of Educational Administration in terms of administrative processes such as decision-making, planning, organizing, co-ordinating, supervising and evaluation.
to aware of the ethical principles and reflect these principles practices in the field.
to follow the publications produced in the national and international level relating to the field of Educational Administration.
to communicate effectively with the practitioners and employees for supporting the field with national, international and interdisciplinary studies.
to produce the original information and strategies that will develop organizations in terms of the structural and functional way.
to generate scientific knowledge that shaping strategic decisions to be taken in the field of education and educational policies.
to produce facilitator knowledge which the educational organizations fulfill their roles in the economic, social, political and cultural development.
to know political, social, historical, cultural, economic and international developments which dominate Turkish Educational System and to do research in this direction.
to be equipped and competence to lead educational organizations.
to improve their knowledge and skills for making interdisciplinary studies for comprehend the relationship between other interdisciplinary studies such as sociology, philosophy, political science, anthropology, management science, behavioral science, psychology, literatüre, economics.
to create alternative perspectives about educational systems and practices in the managment of different countries by synthesizing the dynamics of the country he/she lives.
to know advanced statistical techniques that using educational study and to use these techniques in the researches.

9. Graduate Employment Opportunities

Students who complete the Master's Degree and Doctorate Degree Program in Educational Administration can be employed as research assistant or instructor in faculty of education in universities, specialist or assistant specialist in educational departments of various public or private organizations.

10. Transition to Next Degree Programs

Candidates who successfully complete master education can study in their field or related field PhD programs on condition that they take ALES or equivalent exams and have adequate level of foreign language knowledge.

11. Testing, Measurement and Evaluation

Evaluation and assessment methods for each course are defined in detail in "Course Information Form".

12. Graduation Requirements

Graduation requirements are as described in "Qualification Requirements and Regulations" section.

13. Mode of Study (Full-Time, e-learning)

Full time

14. Address and Contact Information

Educational Administration: Prof. Dr. Cemil YÜCEL

E-mail: cyucel@ogu.edu.tr

Phone Number: 0 (222) 239 37 50/1648

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