Master of Education (MEd)
Manipal Academy of Higher Education Dubai
Key Information
Campus location
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Languages
English
Study format
Distance Learning
Duration
2 years
Pace
Full time, Part time
Tuition fees
USD 2,150 *
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Introduction
The Master of Education is a two years research-based program. With the growing pace of technology and market competition, continuous education, as well as innovation, has become a necessity for the sustenance of organizations. The program is designed to foster talent for the education sector in Malaysia and other countries as required by today’s knowledge-based economy.
Ideal Students
The program is meant for individuals who wish to prepare themselves for a career as an educator.
Program Outcome
After completing the program, learners will be able to:
- Apply and integrate knowledge relating to current research issues in specific areas of study
- Apply research techniques to acquire, interpret and extend educational knowledge in areas of study
- Demonstrate the capability to communicate, lead and work together in building new knowledge
- Synthesize advanced knowledge and engage in problem-solving and scientific skills
- Demonstrate the capabilities and dispositions to work as engaged professional educators in building learning communities into the future
- Design and conduct research professionally and ethically; and
- Continuously, incrementally, and cumulatively develop encyclopedic general knowledge and diverse individual talents and potentialities.
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Curriculum
Program Modules:
- Research Methodology 1
- Research Methodology 2
- Thesis Program
Syllabi
1. Research Methodology 1
This module provides a comprehensive view of research methods and experimental designs related to education. In addition, the module will also focus on providing a practical understanding of several statistical tools used in analyzing data. The emphasis will be on knowing when to use the various tests, what they measure, and how to interpret results. The topics shall also include how to use software for literature search and writing research papers.
After completing the module, learners will be able to:
- Describe the key concepts that are likely to be included in the design of any research methodology
- Evaluate the research design, data collection, data analysis, a test of Hypothesis
- Examine different research techniques specific to a particular knowledge Areas
- Prepare a project proposal, organize and conduct research, and write a research report and thesis
Module Content:
A. Fundamentals of Research
- Knowledge Inquiry and Research
- Personal Style and Culture of Inquiry
- Research Competencies and Perspectives
B. Reviewing Literature
- Stages of the Research Process
- Literature Review and Socialisation
C. Research Methods
- Types of Research
- Research Design
- Experimental and Quasi-Experimental Designs
- Qualitative, Quantitative & Mixed Method Research
D. Research Prospectus
- Outline Research Prospectus
- Writing the Research Prospectus
2. Research Methodology 2
This module equips students with the necessary knowledge in applying appropriate research methodologies for their research. The research methodologies discussed in this module include quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods.
After completing the module, learners will be able to:
- Understand and develop the ability to apply the knowledge of research methodologies on the macro and micro related business and management issues
- Design, implement, and evaluation appropriate research methodologies
- Develop and apply research methodologies to analyze and interpret research problems.
Module Content:
A. Designing Quantitative Research Studies
- Types of Quantitative Approaches
- Stages in the quantitative research process
- Ethical issues in quantitative research
B. Quantitative Data Analysis
- Quantitative Data collection
- Experimental design
- Survey design
- Survey development and testing
C. Data Analysis
- Descriptive statistics
- Inferential statistics
- Statistical techniques to explore relationships
- Statistical techniques to compare groups
D. Qualitative Research Method
- Qualitative Research Overview
- Underlying Philosophies
- Strategies for Qualitative research
- Case study
- Grounded theory
- Phenomenology
- Action research and Ethnography
- Qualitative Data interpretation & analysis