Introduction

The notion of educational leadership has been established with the belief that effective and quality leadership significantly impacts educational outcomes in educational institutions. However, what constitutes effective and quality leadership and what are the envisioned educational outcomes in the context of Nepal remain topics of debate and dialogue. The Master of Philosophy in Education specialized in Educational Leadership offers the space for such debate and discourse for educators, educational leaders, researchers, and practitioners who are seeking to enhance their knowledge and expertise and progress into leadership and research practice in the field of education. The broader objective of the program is that the graduates of the programs shall be competent to contribute to the institutional strengthening and organization development of educational institutions, to make the education systems more empowering, inclusive, and productive for all students. Program Objectives and Attributes

After completion of the program, candidates will:

• Develop research capacity and knowledge on recent trends and discourses on educational leadership and its dimensions at the national and international level
• Develop core behavioral skills, knowledge, and strategic competency in leading and managing educational institutions/programs
• Develop analytical skills and knowledge to assess the challenges and opportunities in the field of educational leadership and develop modalities to address those challenges
• Develop capacity to contribute to knowledge building and sustained engagement in exploring new emergent areas of research in educational leadership through academic and professional engagements

See the document section to see the structure of the program.