Page 354 - Handbook Postgraduate (Master) 2015 2016 English

PXGM 6102 EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND ORGANIZATION 3 CREDITS

Synopsis

This course will give the students an overview on past and current trends of educational management
in educational sectors and how it derived to educational sector from pure management. The topics to be
discussed; the definition and concepts and process of educational management theories and their practices and
approaches. This course will also emphasize the various practical aspects in management such as planning
organizing, leading and control at the micro or school level. Communication and conflict resolution will also be
given due attention. PBL approaches will be employed to involve student in the learning process.
Students are required to study organizational administration and management of education, roles and
functions of managers in educational administration in educational institutions based on their knowledge and
understanding of concepts and principles of management besides studying related cases in management.

Assesment Method : Continuous assessment: 70%; examinations: 30%

Medium of Instruction : Malay Language

Main References
Bell, Les; and Stevenson, Howard (eds.) (2006). Education Policy: Process, Themes and Impact. London:
Routledge.
th
Shafriz, J.M. & Steven, O.J. (2006). Classics of Organizational Theory, (5 Edition). Orlando: Harcourt.
Hall, R.H. (2005). Organizational Structures, Process and Outcomes, (6 Edition). Prentice Hall: NJ.
th
Jaffee, D. (2005). Organization Theory – Tension and Change. McGraw-Hill: Boston.
Bryson, J. M. (2004). Strategic Planning for Public and Nonprofit Organizations. San Francisco: John Wiley &
Sons Inc.

PXGM 6103 EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP 3 CREDITS

Synopsis

This course will give the students an overview on past and current trends of educational management
in educational sectors and how it derived to educational sector from pure management. The topics to be
discussed; the definition and concepts and process of educational management theories and their practices and
approaches. This course will also emphasize the various practical aspects in management such as planning
organizing, leading and control at the micro or school level. Communication and conflict resolution will also be
given due attention. PBL approaches will be employed to involve student in the learning process.
Students are required to study organizational administration and management of education, roles and
functions of managers in educational administration in educational institutions based on their knowledge and
understanding of concepts and principles of management besides studying related cases in management.

Assesment Method : Continuous assessment: 100%

Medium of Instruction : Malay Language

Main References
M. Fullan (2007). Educational leadership. San Francisco.
th
Yukl, G. (2006), 6 ed). Leadership in organizations. New Jersey: Prentice Hall
Begley, P. T. & Leonard, P. E. (2005). The values of educational administration. London: Falmer Press.
Davies, B. (2005). The essentials of school leadership. London: SAGE Jossey-Bass (2000). Reader on
Educational Leadership. San Francisco.
307