Doctor of
Education
(EdD)
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Programme Objectives
 The
Doctor of Education
(Ed.D) is designed to
produce high quality
academics in the area of
education. This is in line
with the nation’s
aspiration in enhancing
the human capital, which
will be the pillar in
achieving vision 2020.
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Programme Objectives
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Specific objectives of
the programme are:
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To produce graduates
who have wide
education knowledge
and skills to function as
effective teachers,
education officers or
lecturers in educational
institutions.
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To produce education
leaders who are capable
of making decisions,
planning and carrying out
duties that are entrusted on
them effectively.
To produce academicians
who are capable of
conducting research in
their related fields of
specialisation.
To develop educational
leaders who can translate
theoretical knowledge into
practical applications.
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Program Learning Outcomes
The graduate will be able to:
 Apply theoretical and
empirical knowledge in
solving problems related to
education.
 Implement solutions for
issues related to education
effectively.
 Communicate effectively
 Critically review problems
and find solutions based on
evidence.
Generate critical and
creative sollutions for issues
related to education.
 Carry out scientific
research in addressing
issues related to
education.
 Demonstrate quality
leadership and create a
condusive work
environment.
 Use the latest technology
effective education
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management
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Why study EdD at OUM?
Geared
for
the working
professional
Flexible
learning
delivery
Effective
learning
support
Extensive
learning
resources
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EdD Program Structure
Part One
Coursework
(36 credit hours of core, concentration
and elective courses)
Part Two
Doctoral Concept Paper
Part Three
Research Portfolio/Dissertation
(24 credit hours)
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Part 1:
Coursework (6 semesters)
6
CORE
hours)
Courses (9 credit
HPEF
7023 Psychology of
Education
HPEF 7003Current Trends
in Higher Education
HPEF 7033Comparative
Studies in Curriculum
Change
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Part 1:
Coursework (6 semesters)
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Research
Skill and
Academic Writing (9 credit
hours)
HPEF
7043 Quantitative
Research Methods
HPEF 7053 Qualitative
Research Methods
HPEF 7063 Academic Writing
for Postgraduates
Part 1:
Coursework (6 semesters)
8
CONCENTRATION
hours)
Concentration
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(18 credit
Course 1
Concentration Course 2
Concentration Course 3
Concentration Course 4
Elective Course 1
Elective Course 2
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EdD (Educational
Management)
CONCENTRATION
 Economics of
Education
 Educational Change
and Innovation
 Educational Law and
Governance
 Human
Resource
Management in
Education
 2 Electives from
Instructional
Technology
Component
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EdD (Instructional Technology)
CONCENTRATION
 Instructional Design
 Leadership in
Instructional
Technology
 Instructional Tools and
Applications
 Trends
and Issues
in Instructional
Design and
Technology
 2 Electives from
Educational
Management
Component
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Doctoral Seminar: Conceptual
Paper
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Focuses on the
student’s field of study
What actually is the
problem to be
investigated?
Must be well supported
by Literature Review
About 4000-5000 words
Preferably in a
publishable form
(journal)
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In replacement of
Comprehensive
Examination
(accepted by MQA)
Assessed by a Panel of
Experts
Pass or Fail
No credit / No marks
are given
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Research Portfolio or
Dissertation

Assessed and
examined by:
1. The
supervisor (s)
2. An external
examiner,
and
3. The viva
voce panel
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Research Portfolio or
Dissertation (cont’d)
Option 1
Dissertation Phase 1
Introduction, Literature Review and
Methodology
Dissertation Phase 2
Data Collection, Análysis and
Report Writing
Final Output
Dissertation (not more than
60,000 words)
Option 2
Research Portfolio
A mini research and complete
write-up of about 20,000 words
(Publishable in refereed journal)
Research Portfolio
A mini research and complete
write-up of about 20,000 words
(Publishable in refereed journal)
Final Output
iThe consolidation of two research
reports by the means of an
introductory and conclusion
chapters
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Program Delivery
Self-managed learning
• Students are provided with specially developed learning
modules which allows for self-paced learning.
Face-to-face seminar
• Students are encouraged to attend the face-to-face seminars
for a total of 15 hours per semester for each course (i.e. 5
seminar sessions with 3 hours per session). The facilitators who
conduct the seminars are recruited by the university based on
their expertise.
Online learning
• Students have 24x7 access to online learning via the OUM
Learning Management System (myVLE). This further enables
access to the huge collection in the digital library as well as
collaborative learning with peers
and
discussions with
EdD
Program
facilitators.
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Teaching/Learning
Materials
 Book
( provided)
 E-Books
 Journal articles ( Digital Library)
 Online Resources (digital library, webbased resources, etc.)
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Assessment Format
Format
Coursework
Final
A
60%
40%
C
100%
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Must Achieve CGPA ≥ 3
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Format
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Coursework
Final
40%
•3 hours
•Application, analysis,
synthesis & evaluation
type essay questions
•NO objective/Multiple
Choice Questions or True
False Questions
60%
Assignment (One)
A
100%
c
Task
Field Study
Marks
100%
Lab-based Research
Case Studies/Case
Analysis
Extended Essay based
on library research
Research proposals
Project reports
Assignment 1
Assignment 2
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Grading Scheme
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GRADE
MARKS
GRADE
POINT
Descriptor
A
80 - 100
4.00
Outstanding
A-
75 - 79
3.67
Very Good
B+
70 - 74
3.33
Good
B
65 - 69
3.00
Pass
B-
60 - 64
2.67
C+
55 - 59
2.33
C
50 - 54
2.00
C-
45 - 49
1.67
D+
40 - 44
1.33
D
35 - 39
1.00
F
0 - 34
0.00
Conditional Pass
(Subject To CGPA => 3.00)
Fail
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Thank YOU
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