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The program aims to prepare professionals for the general or higher education sector who will:
Degree awarded: Master of Educational Administration
Language of instruction: Georgian
Program duration: 120 ECTS credits, 4 semesters
Applicants who wish to enroll in the Educational Administration master’s program must:
Although a bachelor’s degree or equivalent academic qualification, as well as the successful completion of the general master’s examination, are necessary prerequisites for program selection, applicant ranking is based on internal university examination scores.
The internal university examination includes English language testing and an interview with the applicant. The interview is conducted by the administration, academic staff, and graduates of Ilia State University’s Educational Administration master’s program, during which the applicant’s competencies are assessed using 5 key criteria.
The applicant’s English language competency (B1) is evaluated through appropriate testing.
Applicant Assessment Criteria within Internal University Examination:
| Criterion | Max. Score |
|---|---|
| 1. Reasoning about Current Educational Issues | 25 |
| The criterion assesses how effectively the applicant can use terminology related to educational issues. It also evaluates the applicant’s familiarity with current developments and challenges in the field. The criterion assesses how well the applicant can identify specific problems in education and think critically about them. | |
| 2. Clarity of Academic Goals and Interests | 20 |
| The criterion assesses how well the applicant understands their choice regarding enrollment in the Educational Administration program. Applicants are evaluated based on how well they can envision their role in the educational agenda and identify thematic areas where they can make contributions. | |
| 3. Alignment of Academic Interests with Program Specifics | 15 |
| The criterion assesses the alignment between the applicant’s academic interests and the program’s specifics. Specifically, it determines whether the program will meet the applicant’s academic/research interests. For this criterion, the assessment is based on the applicant’s reasoned and clear discussion of their research interests. | |
| 4. Communication Skills | 10 |
| The criterion assesses the applicant’s ability to present their knowledge, arguments, and opinions in a clear, logical, and convincing manner. | |
| 5. Work Experience in the Field / Participation in Field Activities | 10 |
| 1. The criterion assesses how much the applicant tries to participate in formal and informal educational field activities (conferences, training, workshops, etc.) (5 points); 2. The criterion also assesses the applicant’s work experience in the education field (5 points). | |
| Note: When registering for the internal university examination, applicants must submit their CV along with other mandatory documents, detailing their work experience and/or involvement in field activities. The CV must be accompanied by appropriate evidence (certificates, workplace references, etc.). | |
| 6. English Language Knowledge | 20 |
| For the English language examination, applicants must demonstrate B1 level competency or higher. | |
| Maximum Number of Points | 100 |
| Minimum Competency Threshold | 51 |
To obtain a master’s degree in Educational Administration, students must accumulate 120 credits within the program. In addition, at the end of the program, students must present a comprehensive portfolio that includes the best work (evidence) they have created during the program, demonstrating the competencies defined by the program’s learning outcomes. The assessment format for the comprehensive portfolio component is “pass/fail.” A passing grade on the portfolio is required for program completion.
The program offers students the opportunity to specialize in general or higher education. Its structure includes a core course block focused on management and leadership in education, teaching and learning, and the general context of the education sector (its social, political, and economic parameters). After completing the core block, students deepen their knowledge through elective courses in general or higher education. The program places significant emphasis on opportunities for practice and research in educational institutions.
Credits are distributed as follows:
Note: Within the elective course block (12 credits), students have the opportunity to choose courses from both the given block and other blocks within the program, as well as courses offered by other master’s programs at the university.
