Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Leadership and Policy
Duration: 3 Years
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Cost: KES 337, 500 | (1st year KES 162,000, 2nd year KES 132,000 and 3rd year 43,500)
The Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Leadership and Policy is driven by the need for innovative leadership and evidence-based policy-making in education. Its overarching goal is to develop visionary leaders and policymakers equipped to drive transformative change in education. Graduates are expected to analyze educational policies, design rigorous studies, develop strategic interventions and demonstrate leadership skills necessary for impactful roles in the education field.
Career Prospects
Graduates can excel in roles such as:
- University Professors
- Educational Researchers
- Policy Analysts
- Senior Education Administrators
- Consultants
- Leadership Roles in Governmental and Non-Governmental Organizations
A candidate must satisfy the general University admission criteria for PhD/Doctorate programmes:
- A Masters Degree recognized by Open University of Kenya Senate in a relevant field.
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The Open University of Kenya (OUK) is a virtual learning institution deeply committed to advancing education and driving socio-economic growth within Kenya and beyond. Access to higher education has remained a major challenge in Kenya and this has disadvantaged citizens who seek to improve their knowledge, upscale skills and for posterity. Experts have noted that increasing the number of educational institutions so as to match the rate of population growth is an extremely difficult if not impossible solution especially when financial and other resource constraints are considered. Open and Distance Learning approaches, coupled with innovative ICT solutions, have proofed viable alternatives to providing excellent education to millions of people located wherever and whenever by different life circumstances.