Overview
PGD in Educational Management at KUSOED
The PGD in Educational Management is a postgraduate diploma pathway offered through Kathmandu University School of Education (KUSOED). The program was developed within the educational leadership and management area and is now updated as PGDE in STEAM Leadership, running through inter-departmental collaboration with STEAM Education.
The current PGDE in STEAM Leadership is a one-year program covering 27 credit hours over two semesters. It combines educational leadership and management with pedagogy, curriculum and assessment, ICT, educational action research, and STEAM-related learning environments. Applicants with a bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university are eligible for the program.
Course at a Glance
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Course: | PGD in Educational Management / PGDE in STEAM Leadership |
| Institution: | Kathmandu University School of Education |
| University: | Kathmandu University |
| Level: | Postgraduate Diploma |
| Duration: | 1 Year |
| Academic structure: | 2 Semesters |
| Total credits: | 27 Credit Hours |
| Eligibility: | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university |
| Academic area: | Educational leadership, management, pedagogy, and STEAM leadership |
| Program arrangement: | Inter-departmental collaborative program |
From Educational Management to STEAM Leadership
Educational Management has been part of KUSOED’s work in educational leadership. The Department of Educational Leadership, established in 1998, developed programs concerned with leadership and management of educational institutions and programs.
Its academic interests include strategic planning, program and project design, institutional management, implementation, evaluation, and educational leadership. The Post Graduate Diploma in Educational Management was developed within this academic setting and has since been updated as STEAM Leadership, with the program running collaboratively with STEAM Education.
This change gives the postgraduate diploma a broader course structure. Management and leadership remain central, while the curriculum also covers pedagogy, curriculum and assessment, ICT, action research, and the development of learning materials and laboratory environments for STEAM leadership.
Eligibility
Eligibility: A bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university.
The eligibility provision allows graduates from different academic backgrounds to enter the program rather than limiting admission to applicants holding a bachelor’s degree in education.
Admission, entrance, selection, and other academic requirements operate according to the rules and regulations of Kathmandu University (KU).
Duration and Credit Structure
Duration: One year
Semester system: Two semesters
Total credits: 27 credit hours
The curriculum is divided into three components:
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3 credits of core study
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21 credits of specialization courses
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3 credits of practicum
The structure gives most of the credit weight to leadership and STEAM-related specialization while retaining an educational foundations course and a practical component.
Curriculum
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDUC 401 | Educational Philosophies | 3 |
| STEL 411 | Fundamental of Leadership and Management | 3 |
| STEL 488 | Transformative Leadership | 3 |
| STEL 489 | Innovative Pedagogy | 3 |
| STEL 490 | Educational Action Research | 3 |
| STEL 471 | Curriculum and Assessment | 3 |
| STEL 463 | ICT in STEAM Leadership | 3 |
| STEL 461 | Material and Lab Development for STEAM Leadership | 3 |
| EDUC 499 | Practicum | 3 |
The curriculum totals 27 credit hours. Educational Philosophies provides the core component, while seven specialization courses account for 21 credits. The three-credit practicum provides the practical component of the program.
What Students Study
The program brings together educational administration, leadership, teaching practice, research, curriculum, technology, and the management of STEAM-oriented educational settings.
Fundamental of Leadership and Management addresses the management and leadership component carried forward from the program’s Educational Management background. Transformative Leadership adds a leadership-focused area of study, while Innovative Pedagogy connects leadership with teaching and learning practices.
Curriculum and Assessment introduces another part of educational responsibility: understanding how curriculum and assessment relate to educational practice. ICT in STEAM Leadership places technology within the leadership setting, while Material and Lab Development for STEAM Leadership addresses learning resources and laboratory development.
Educational Action Research introduces research connected with educational practice. The practicum adds a practical requirement alongside the taught courses.
Admission and Entrance
Admission to the program follows Kathmandu University rules and regulations. The same framework governs the applicable entrance and selection process.
Because KUSOED organizes admissions by program and intake, application schedules and admission procedures may differ between admission cycles. The program itself requires a bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university.
KUSOED uses blended and multimodal arrangements for postgraduate education. Individual intake arrangements may include online and face-to-face learning components.
Assessment, Examination, and Academic Award
Curriculum administration, assessment, examinations, results, academic progression, and completion requirements for the postgraduate diploma are governed by Kathmandu University rules and regulations.
Students are required to complete the prescribed academic components of the program, including its core course, specialization courses, and practicum. The academic award is made through Kathmandu University after fulfillment of the requirements applicable to the postgraduate diploma.
Academic Focus of the Program
The course is particularly relevant to educational leadership and management because its curriculum covers subjects directly connected with the operation and development of educational settings.
Its main academic areas include:
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Leadership and management
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Educational philosophy
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Pedagogy
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Curriculum and assessment
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Educational action research
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ICT in educational leadership
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STEAM learning environments
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Material and laboratory development
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Practical educational engagement
Rather than treating management as administration alone, the curriculum connects leadership with teaching, curriculum, technology, research, and practical work.
Who May Consider This Program?
The program may suit graduates who want postgraduate study focused on educational leadership, management, and STEAM-oriented educational practice.
Its subject combination is relevant to people interested in areas such as school leadership, educational management, teacher development, curriculum and assessment, educational projects, training, and institutional learning practices. Career direction after the program depends on the graduate’s prior education, professional experience, skills, and the requirements of individual employers or institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the duration of PGD in Educational Management at KUSOED?
The current program, updated as PGDE in STEAM Leadership, has a duration of one year divided into two semesters.
How many credits are included?
The program carries 27 credit hours: 3 core credits, 21 specialization credits, and 3 practicum credits.
What is the eligibility requirement?
Applicants need a bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university.
Has PGD in Educational Management been renamed?
The Post Graduate Diploma in Educational Management has been updated as STEAM Leadership and now runs through collaboration with STEAM Education.
Does the program include practical study?
Yes. EDUC 499 Practicum carries three credits and forms the practical component of the curriculum.
Who governs admission and examinations?
Admission, entrance, curriculum administration, examinations, results, completion requirements, and the academic award follow Kathmandu University rules and regulations.
