Doctor of Education (EdD)

Overview The Doctor of Education (EdD) is a professional qualification. It has three distinct orientations
– research, teaching and professional work. This professional doctoral programme is closely
related to the development of practice within the profession. Apart from obtaining vast
knowledge in educational areas, this programme provides graduate students in-depth
knowledge in specific areas through quality courses, exposure to educational issues and
intellectual discourses such as symposiums, seminars, conferences, internship and
researches.
The EdD typically seeks to constantly bring evidence based research tools to bear on practical
issues within teaching and learning and within the management of the educational system.

Outcomes One major distinction of this professional doctorate (EdD) is the use of the professional area
as part of the nomenclature. At the end of the programme, graduates are able to
demonstrate an exceptional mastery of knowledge and professional skills through
continuous research and effective management and administrative skills. Graduates will also
display the confidence needed to face the toughest leadership challenges and excel in the
strategic repositioning of resources and human capital.

Programme Description This professional doctoral is offered by modules. Each module has three credit hours. To
qualify for the doctoral award, a student is required to pass with at least a B grade (3.00) in
each of the modules offered and with a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) 3.00. The
total credit hours to qualify for the EdD is 90 credit hours.
Programme Content Major Courses (Choose any 10) Elective Courses (Choose any 5)

EPE 7113 History of Higher Education EDE 7313 Comparative Education Management
EPE 7123 Leadership in Higher Education EDE 7323 Instructional Approach in
EPE 7133 Legal Aspects of Higher Education Multiculturizing Education
EPE 7143 Research Methodology EDE 7333 Towards Global Curriculum
EPE 7153 Management in Higher Education Development
EPE 7163 Methodology of Educational Enquiry EDE 7343 Special Education
EPE 7173 Statistical Methods Applied to Education EDE 7353 Management of Co-Curriculum
EPE 7183 Evaluation: Models and Techniques EDE 7363 Case Study related to Schooling
EPE 7193 Quality Assurance in Higher Education EDE 7413 Staff Development Programmes
EPE 7203 Andragogical Approach in Higher EDE 7423 Quality Management in Education
Education EDE 7443 Financing in Higher Education
EPE 7213 Organizational Behaviour in Education EDE 7453 Governance of Community College
EPE 7223 Instructional Systems Technology EDE 7463 Sociology of Education
EPE 7233 Individual and Group Counselling EDE 7473 Entrepreneurship in Education
EPE 7243 Education in Multicultural Society
EPE 7253 Human Resource Management
Compulsory courses
EPE 7020 Internship or EPE 7120 Residency Seminar; and EPE 7025 Dissertation
Entry Requirement A Masters degree in education or in any field from any university recognized by the Malaysian
government. Applicant must demonstrate a high degree of interests and skills in research.
Duration / Approach Full Time 3 years; Part Time (4 – 5 years)
Classes are during the week-end and school holidays as most students are expected from the working
population.
Fees Local- RM260x90=RM23,400
International – RM450x90=RM40,500
Career Prospects Administrators, executives, entrepreneurs, consultants in educational fields and also industries. Some
candidates become consultants, researchers and planners in higher education. Candidates will be able to
obtain employment in the following capacity: Research & Development, Quality Control, Clinical
Research, and Government Educational Evaluation and Measurement Blueprint.
Head of Programme Dr. Hjh. Khatipah Abdul Ghani (Senior Lecturer) Tel +60162589175 , email khatisj@unisel.edu.my