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PXGM 6108 MANAGEMENT OF STRATEGIC POLICY IN EDUCATION 3 CREDITS

Synopsis

This course focuses on analysis and management of education policies, particularly strategic macro
policies. It discusses concepts, theories, methods of policy analysis, and policy cycle process. Students are
exposed to various management approaches to manage education policies, with particular emphasis on
strategic management. Strategic education policies are analysed using strategic management models. Students
are required to analyse specific education policies using policy analytic tools and strategic management models.

Assesment Method : Continuous assessment: 100%

Medium of Instruction : Malay Language

Main References
Bell, Les; and Stevenson, Howard (eds.) (2006). Education Policy: Process, Themes and Impact. London:
Routledge.
Yukl, G. (2006). Leadership in organizations. New Jersey: Prentice Hall
Bryson, J. M. (2005). Strategic Planning for Public and Nonprofit Organizations. San Francisco: John Wiley &
Sons Inc.
M. Fullan (2005). Educational leadership. San Francisco: Jossey Bass.
Sufean Hussin (2002). Dasar Pembangunan Pendidikan Malaysia. Kuala Lumpur: Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka.

PXGM 6109 FINANCIAL PLANNING AND ECONOMY OF EDUCATION 3 CREDITS

Synopsis

This course will focus on financial planning and economics of education at macro and micro level. The
topics to be discussed at macro level will be included government revenues and expenditure in education, trend
in educational expenditures and demand and supply for education, human capital concepts and investment in
human capital, cost-benefit and cost effectiveness analysis in education, education and economic growths,
education production function, analysis of earning and income distribution, and manpower planning and supply
and demand for teachers
At the micro level aspects related to financing education and school finances which include school budgeting
sysytem, financial allocation, financial procedures and loan and grant system will be discussed in detail.

Assesment Method : Continuous assessment: 60%; examination: 40%

Medium of Instruction : Malay Language

Main References
Shahril@Charil Marzuki (2008). Dasar kewangan pendidikan. Kuala Lumpur: PTS Publication & Distributors.
Belfied, C. R. (2005). Economics principles for education. London: Edward Elger Publishing Limited.
Geraint Johnness & Jil Johnness (2005). International handbook on the economic of education. London: Edward
Elger Publishing Limited.
Psacharopoulas G. (2005). Economics of education Research and studies. London: Oxford Pergamon Press.
Shahril@Charil Marzuki (2005). Mengurus dan membiayai pendidikan di Malaysia. Kuala Lumpur: PTS
Publication & Distributors.

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