Location: The Gambia, West Africa
Duration: 2 Years (4 Semesters)

Program Purpose

The HND in Educational Administration prepares learners to become effective administrators, managers, and leaders in educational institutions. The program addresses key aspects of educational governance, school leadership, policy planning, curriculum development, and institutional quality assurance in line with national educational goals.

Program Objectives

  • – Equip students with leadership and managerial skills specific to the education sector.
  • – Understand policy-making processes and educational law.
  • – Develop strategies for curriculum planning and school improvement.
  • – Apply principles of educational supervision and human resource management.
  • – Utilize data for institutional planning and quality assurance in education.

Key Concepts to be Learned

  • – Educational leadership and decision-making
  • – Curriculum design and instructional supervision
  • – School governance and policy planning
  • – Human resource management in education
  • – Budgeting and financial management in schools
  • – Monitoring and evaluation in education
  • – Conflict resolution and school discipline
  • – ICT for education administration

Curriculum Structure

Semester 1

  • EDA101Introduction to Educational Administration
  • EDA102Foundations of Education
  • EDA103Educational Psychology
  • GEN101English Communication Skills
  • GEN102ICT Fundamentals
  • GEN103Study and Research Skills

Semester 2

  • EDA201Curriculum Development and Instructional Planning
  • EDA202Educational Leadership and Supervision
  • EDA203Educational Law and School Governance
  • GEN104Civic Education and Ethics
  • EDA204School Finance and Budgeting
  • EDA205Human Resource Management in Education

Semester 3

  • EDA301School-Based Planning and Quality Assurance
  • EDA302Monitoring and Evaluation in Education
  • EDA303Conflict Management and School Discipline
  • GEN105Research Methods
  • EDA304ICT for School Management
  • EDA305Professional Development and Teacher Appraisal

Semester 4

  • EDA401Strategic Educational Planning and Policy
  • EDA402Comparative Education Systems
  • EDA403Leadership Practicum / Internship
  • EDA404Capstone Project / Final Report
  • GEN106Entrepreneurship and Innovation in Education
  • GEN107Global Citizenship and Sustainable Development