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20260412890The Master of Educational Leadership Program, offered by the Department of Educational Leadership and Policies in the College of Education, is designed to prepare qualified educational leaders capable of addressing contemporary challenges in the field of education. Beginning with the 1441/1442 AH academic year, admission and enrollment were opened for the program under the coursework-and-thesis option. The program is closely aligned with the prevailing trends in graduate education in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and is intended to meet the practical and professional needs of stakeholders serving in educational roles.
To become a pioneering academic authority in preparing and qualifying educational leaders and fostering high-quality research and knowledge production in the field of educational administration
To develop educational leaders and professionals with advanced knowledge, research capabilities, and professional competencies through contemporary curricula, highly qualified faculty, and a stimulating academic environment that supports human capital development in accordance with the goals of sustainable national development.
Last Modified Date: 19/10/2026 - 12:41 PM Saudi Arabia Time
| Course Code | Course | Credits | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDAD620 | Educational Leadership Theories | 3 | None |
| Description | This course provides a foundation for understanding the development of administrative thought through its various stages and identifies the characteristics of the schools of thought associated with each stage. It also examines the implications of these schools and their theories for educational leadership. Furthermore, the course establishes an understanding of the fundamental theories of leadership and their applications in the educational field, and enables students to analyze and design the key administrative leadership processes in educational institutions. | ||
| 611EDAD | Economics of Education | 3 | None |
| Description | The course provides an introduction to the field of Economics of Education, covering its development, relationship with other disciplines, and major areas of research. It also examines educational expenditure, methods of financing education, approaches to estimating educational costs and economic returns, and methods for determining economic efficiency in education. In addition, the course addresses the economics of quality and knowledge, internal and external educational inputs and productivity, with a focus on the context of Economics of Education in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. | ||
| 627EDAD | Managing and Developing Human Resources in Educational Institutions | 3 | None |
| Description | The course provides an overview of the field of Human Resource Development (HRD), introducing its concepts, historical evolution, and its relationship with related administrative and developmental practices. It examines the fundamental principles of HRD, including its mission, objectives, structure, and functions, as well as the approaches and models used in designing and implementing HRD programs. The course also explores major theories, policies, contemporary issues, and emerging trends influencing HRD practices and applications. | ||
| 694 EDAD | Research Methods | 3 | None |
| Description | The course introduces the concept of science, its main objectives and characteristics, as well as scientific thinking skills and the ability to engage in scientific inquiry. It explores the fields of educational research, the concept of scientific research, its methods, approaches, and tools, with particular emphasis on its applications in the field of educational leadership. The course also examines previous studies and research in the educational field in general and educational leadership in particular, enhancing students’ understanding of research methodologies and their application in addressing educational issues. | ||
| 613 EDAD | Educational Planning | 3 | None |
| Description | The course examines educational planning as one of the fundamental components of educational administration and explores its role in improving the educational process and achieving efficiency, effectiveness, and quality. It emphasizes the importance of planning in enhancing educational outcomes and aligning them with community needs and labor market requirements, while promoting educational equity by reducing disparities among different regions and ensuring equal learning opportunities for all. The course also addresses the role of educational planning in forecasting future needs, supporting sustainable development, improving the effective utilization of educational resources, and promoting innovation and the integration of modern technologies in education. Furthermore, it highlights the importance of planning in coordinating various educational efforts and developing flexible and inclusive educational pathways capable of responding to future challenges and changes. | ||
| 690EDAD | Introduction to Quantitative Research Methods | 2 | EDAD 694 |
| Description | The course introduces the fundamentals of quantitative research design and familiarizes students with the key stages involved in developing and designing quantitative research in its various forms. It covers descriptive and inferential statistical methods, quantitative data collection instruments, and the application of quantitative approaches and tools to investigate and analyze educational challenges and problems, contributing to the development of research-based findings grounded in systematic methodologies. | ||
| 691 EDAD | Introduction to Qualitative Research Methods | 2 | EDAD 694 |
| Description | The course provides a comprehensive introduction to qualitative research in education, including its concepts, philosophy, characteristics, and significance within the educational field. It examines the nature of qualitative data, methods and instruments for data collection, and approaches for analyzing and interpreting qualitative information. The course also addresses the principles of accurately formulating qualitative research problems, developing research questions, designing research methodologies, establishing credibility procedures, presenting findings, and organizing qualitative research reports according to accepted scientific standards. | ||
| 619 EDAD | Organizational Development in Educational Institutions | 3 | None |
| Description | The course examines theories, concepts, and applications of organizational development, with emphasis on its role in improving organizational performance and fostering a positive work environment within educational institutions. It explores approaches for planning and implementing various organizational development interventions and strategies aimed at achieving effective change and improvement in educational organizations. The course also addresses organizational change management in light of contemporary local and global developments and challenges. It analyzes the impact of internal and external factors influencing modern work environments, supporting educational institutions’ ability to adapt, innovate, and achieve sustainable development. | ||
| EDAD 621 | Quality Management in Educational Institutions. | 3 | None |
| Description | This course introduces the fundamental concepts of quality management, beginning with the historical development and implementation of Total Quality Management (TQM), including its principles, standards, foundations, and core values. It further explores quality management within the educational context, covering the concept of quality in education, the rationale for implementing quality practices in educational systems, the components of educational quality systems, quality management indicators in education, and the tools and methodologies used to achieve and sustain quality in educational institutions. | ||
| EDAD 622 | Analysis of Educational Policies | 2 | None |
| Description | This course introduces learners to educational policy and its relationship to public policy, with particular emphasis on the educational policy framework of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It examines key educational studies that have addressed educational policy as well as emerging future perspectives on educational policymaking. The course aims to develop students’ competencies in the study and analysis of educational policies, with a focus on both the theoretical and practical dimensions of policy development and evaluation. It encompasses an understanding of how educational policies are formulated, implemented, and improved, the foundations upon which they are based, their defining characteristics, and the stages of the policymaking process. The course also explores the cultural and social factors influencing educational policy, the challenges associated with policy formulation, and the methods used to assess policy effectiveness. Furthermore, it provides opportunities for critical analysis of the potential impacts of educational policies on educational systems and on various dimensions of societal development. | ||
| EDAD 623 | Introduction to International and Comparative Education | 3 | None |
| Description | This course examines key concepts in international and comparative education, the factors influencing educational systems, the fundamentals of systems analysis, and the principles of the comparative approach in educational studies. It explores various types of comparative research and provides a critical analysis of educational systems in selected Arab, Asian, and international countries to identify the forces and factors that have shaped them, as well as the distinctive features that have contributed to their development. The course encourages learners to draw insights and lessons from these experiences and to evaluate their applicability in designing proposals for the development of the educational system in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. In addition, it addresses topics such as autonomous schools, the quality of general education, and the privatization of education in advanced countries, with a focus on assessing their potential relevance and applicability to the Saudi public education system. | ||
| 624 EDAD | Governance Applications in Education | 2 | None |
| Description | The Governance Applications in Education course is one of the courses included in the developed curriculum of the Master’s Program in Educational Leadership. It is designed to provide students with fundamental knowledge of governance concepts and principles, such as fairness, accountability, and transparency, and their importance in enhancing the quality of educational administration and promoting effective engagement with various stakeholders. | ||
| EDAD 625 | Organizational Behavior in Educational Institutions. | 3 | None |
| Description | This course provides a comprehensive foundation in the behavior of personnel within educational institutions through the examination of their roles, patterns of interaction, and professional practices. It explores the characteristics and responsibilities of educational employees in light of the fundamental theories of organizational and human behavior, as well as their applications in educational settings. The course also develops learners’ ability to analyze administrative situations at both the individual and group levels, while fostering an understanding of the social, cultural, and ethical dimensions involved in managing and responding to diverse behavioral patterns within educational organizations. | ||
| 626EDAD | Contemporary Issues and Trends in the Education System | 2 | None |
| Description | The course provides a comprehensive overview of the concepts and foundations related to contemporary issues and trends in educational systems at both local and global levels. It focuses on examining educational priorities through scientific approaches for analyzing issues, diagnosing challenges, and proposing appropriate solutions. The course also explores major issues and challenges facing educational systems, along with strategies for addressing and managing them within different contexts. Particular emphasis is placed on issues related to the educational system in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, its evolving priorities, and emerging educational directions. | ||
| 670 EDCG | Psychology of Creativity | 3 | None |
| Description | The Psychology of Creativity course examines the fundamental concepts related to creativity and intelligence, highlighting the components of creativity, its diverse classifications, and its various dimensions. It explores interpretations of creativity through different administrative models and theories, as well as from psychological perspectives. The course also investigates the relationship between creativity and other psychological variables, such as intelligence, imagination, mood, mental health, and social context, and their relevance to educational administration. The course further focuses on approaches for developing administrative skills that support creativity and expanding its applications. It also emphasizes the importance of creativity in education and examines the role of educational practices in fostering innovation and creating learning environments that encourage creative thinking. | ||
| 630 FOU | Foundations of Education | 2 | None |
| Description | The Foundations of Education course examines the fundamental concepts and scientific principles related to education, including its definition, nature, sources, purposes, and general objectives. It also explores the characteristics, features, approaches, and methods of education. The course reviews major educational institutions recognized within Muslim societies, both historically and in contemporary contexts, and examines the relationship between education and the development of societies and educational thought throughout history. The course further addresses the major contributions and perspectives of educational thinkers, as well as the principles and foundations of education in shaping the Muslim individual. It also explores educational foundations related to education in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and emphasizes the application of educational theories to develop a generation with a comprehensive understanding of the tools and approaches needed to create advanced, supportive, and inclusive learning environments capable of effectively addressing challenges and achieving positive and sustainable change. | ||
| 640 EDET | Applications of Educational and Information Technologies | 3 | None |
| Description | The Educational and Information Technologies Applications course provides a comprehensive overview of the historical development of educational and information technology concepts and their fundamental principles, while addressing and correcting misconceptions related to the field of educational technology. The course also examines the components of educational technology systems and the relationship between educational technologies, the systems approach, and the educational process. The course focuses on developing students’ skills in preparing effective presentations aligned with educational leadership requirements. It also explores emerging educational technologies, their applications, and their implications for leading and developing educational institutions, contributing to the effective integration of modern technologies to enhance educational practices and improve institutional performance. | ||
Course Code: EDAD620
Description
This course provides a foundation for understanding the development of administrative thought through its various stages and identifies the characteristics of the schools of thought associated with each stage. It also examines the implications of these schools and their theories for educational leadership. Furthermore, the course establishes an understanding of the fundamental theories of leadership and their applications in the educational field, and enables students to analyze and design the key administrative leadership processes in educational institutions.
Course Code: 611EDAD
Description
The course provides an introduction to the field of Economics of Education, covering its development, relationship with other disciplines, and major areas of research. It also examines educational expenditure, methods of financing education, approaches to estimating educational costs and economic returns, and methods for determining economic efficiency in education. In addition, the course addresses the economics of quality and knowledge, internal and external educational inputs and productivity, with a focus on the context of Economics of Education in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Course Code: 627EDAD
Description
The course provides an overview of the field of Human Resource Development (HRD), introducing its concepts, historical evolution, and its relationship with related administrative and developmental practices. It examines the fundamental principles of HRD, including its mission, objectives, structure, and functions, as well as the approaches and models used in designing and implementing HRD programs. The course also explores major theories, policies, contemporary issues, and emerging trends influencing HRD practices and applications.
Course Code: 694 EDAD
Description
The course introduces the concept of science, its main objectives and characteristics, as well as scientific thinking skills and the ability to engage in scientific inquiry. It explores the fields of educational research, the concept of scientific research, its methods, approaches, and tools, with particular emphasis on its applications in the field of educational leadership. The course also examines previous studies and research in the educational field in general and educational leadership in particular, enhancing students’ understanding of research methodologies and their application in addressing educational issues.
Course Code: 613 EDAD
Description
The course examines educational planning as one of the fundamental components of educational administration and explores its role in improving the educational process and achieving efficiency, effectiveness, and quality. It emphasizes the importance of planning in enhancing educational outcomes and aligning them with community needs and labor market requirements, while promoting educational equity by reducing disparities among different regions and ensuring equal learning opportunities for all. The course also addresses the role of educational planning in forecasting future needs, supporting sustainable development, improving the effective utilization of educational resources, and promoting innovation and the integration of modern technologies in education. Furthermore, it highlights the importance of planning in coordinating various educational efforts and developing flexible and inclusive educational pathways capable of responding to future challenges and changes.
Course Code: 690EDAD
Description
The course introduces the fundamentals of quantitative research design and familiarizes students with the key stages involved in developing and designing quantitative research in its various forms. It covers descriptive and inferential statistical methods, quantitative data collection instruments, and the application of quantitative approaches and tools to investigate and analyze educational challenges and problems, contributing to the development of research-based findings grounded in systematic methodologies.
Course Code: 691 EDAD
Description
The course provides a comprehensive introduction to qualitative research in education, including its concepts, philosophy, characteristics, and significance within the educational field. It examines the nature of qualitative data, methods and instruments for data collection, and approaches for analyzing and interpreting qualitative information. The course also addresses the principles of accurately formulating qualitative research problems, developing research questions, designing research methodologies, establishing credibility procedures, presenting findings, and organizing qualitative research reports according to accepted scientific standards.
Course Code: 619 EDAD
Description
The course examines theories, concepts, and applications of organizational development, with emphasis on its role in improving organizational performance and fostering a positive work environment within educational institutions. It explores approaches for planning and implementing various organizational development interventions and strategies aimed at achieving effective change and improvement in educational organizations. The course also addresses organizational change management in light of contemporary local and global developments and challenges. It analyzes the impact of internal and external factors influencing modern work environments, supporting educational institutions’ ability to adapt, innovate, and achieve sustainable development.
Course Code: EDAD 621
Description
This course introduces the fundamental concepts of quality management, beginning with the historical development and implementation of Total Quality Management (TQM), including its principles, standards, foundations, and core values. It further explores quality management within the educational context, covering the concept of quality in education, the rationale for implementing quality practices in educational systems, the components of educational quality systems, quality management indicators in education, and the tools and methodologies used to achieve and sustain quality in educational institutions.
Course Code: EDAD 622
Description
This course introduces learners to educational policy and its relationship to public policy, with particular emphasis on the educational policy framework of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It examines key educational studies that have addressed educational policy as well as emerging future perspectives on educational policymaking. The course aims to develop students’ competencies in the study and analysis of educational policies, with a focus on both the theoretical and practical dimensions of policy development and evaluation. It encompasses an understanding of how educational policies are formulated, implemented, and improved, the foundations upon which they are based, their defining characteristics, and the stages of the policymaking process. The course also explores the cultural and social factors influencing educational policy, the challenges associated with policy formulation, and the methods used to assess policy effectiveness. Furthermore, it provides opportunities for critical analysis of the potential impacts of educational policies on educational systems and on various dimensions of societal development.
Course Code: EDAD 623
Description
This course examines key concepts in international and comparative education, the factors influencing educational systems, the fundamentals of systems analysis, and the principles of the comparative approach in educational studies. It explores various types of comparative research and provides a critical analysis of educational systems in selected Arab, Asian, and international countries to identify the forces and factors that have shaped them, as well as the distinctive features that have contributed to their development. The course encourages learners to draw insights and lessons from these experiences and to evaluate their applicability in designing proposals for the development of the educational system in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. In addition, it addresses topics such as autonomous schools, the quality of general education, and the privatization of education in advanced countries, with a focus on assessing their potential relevance and applicability to the Saudi public education system.
Course Code: 624 EDAD
Description
The Governance Applications in Education course is one of the courses included in the developed curriculum of the Master’s Program in Educational Leadership. It is designed to provide students with fundamental knowledge of governance concepts and principles, such as fairness, accountability, and transparency, and their importance in enhancing the quality of educational administration and promoting effective engagement with various stakeholders.
Course Code: EDAD 625
Description
This course provides a comprehensive foundation in the behavior of personnel within educational institutions through the examination of their roles, patterns of interaction, and professional practices. It explores the characteristics and responsibilities of educational employees in light of the fundamental theories of organizational and human behavior, as well as their applications in educational settings. The course also develops learners’ ability to analyze administrative situations at both the individual and group levels, while fostering an understanding of the social, cultural, and ethical dimensions involved in managing and responding to diverse behavioral patterns within educational organizations.
Course Code: 626EDAD
Description
The course provides a comprehensive overview of the concepts and foundations related to contemporary issues and trends in educational systems at both local and global levels. It focuses on examining educational priorities through scientific approaches for analyzing issues, diagnosing challenges, and proposing appropriate solutions. The course also explores major issues and challenges facing educational systems, along with strategies for addressing and managing them within different contexts. Particular emphasis is placed on issues related to the educational system in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, its evolving priorities, and emerging educational directions.
Course Code: 670 EDCG
Description
The Psychology of Creativity course examines the fundamental concepts related to creativity and intelligence, highlighting the components of creativity, its diverse classifications, and its various dimensions. It explores interpretations of creativity through different administrative models and theories, as well as from psychological perspectives. The course also investigates the relationship between creativity and other psychological variables, such as intelligence, imagination, mood, mental health, and social context, and their relevance to educational administration. The course further focuses on approaches for developing administrative skills that support creativity and expanding its applications. It also emphasizes the importance of creativity in education and examines the role of educational practices in fostering innovation and creating learning environments that encourage creative thinking.
Course Code: 630 FOU
Description
The Foundations of Education course examines the fundamental concepts and scientific principles related to education, including its definition, nature, sources, purposes, and general objectives. It also explores the characteristics, features, approaches, and methods of education. The course reviews major educational institutions recognized within Muslim societies, both historically and in contemporary contexts, and examines the relationship between education and the development of societies and educational thought throughout history. The course further addresses the major contributions and perspectives of educational thinkers, as well as the principles and foundations of education in shaping the Muslim individual. It also explores educational foundations related to education in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and emphasizes the application of educational theories to develop a generation with a comprehensive understanding of the tools and approaches needed to create advanced, supportive, and inclusive learning environments capable of effectively addressing challenges and achieving positive and sustainable change.
Course Code: 640 EDET
Description
The Educational and Information Technologies Applications course provides a comprehensive overview of the historical development of educational and information technology concepts and their fundamental principles, while addressing and correcting misconceptions related to the field of educational technology. The course also examines the components of educational technology systems and the relationship between educational technologies, the systems approach, and the educational process. The course focuses on developing students’ skills in preparing effective presentations aligned with educational leadership requirements. It also explores emerging educational technologies, their applications, and their implications for leading and developing educational institutions, contributing to the effective integration of modern technologies to enhance educational practices and improve institutional performance.
