The B.Ed. Educational Management programme is designed to equip you with the knowledge, leadership skills and administrative competence required to manage educational institutions effectively. The programme provides a strong foundation in organisational behaviour, school administration, planning, policy development, human resource management and financial oversight within the education sector.
You will learn how schools function as organisations, how to make informed administrative decisions and how to support teaching and learning through effective management practices. The programme also develops your communication, leadership and problem-solving skills, preparing you to contribute to quality education delivery and institutional improvement across primary, secondary and tertiary levels.
Course Overview
The B.Ed. Educational Management programme integrates educational theory with administrative and leadership training. You will study educational planning, school supervision, curriculum implementation, personnel management, educational law, budgeting and organisational culture. At the same time, you will develop professional teaching skills through coursework in pedagogy, educational psychology, measurement and evaluation.
The programme runs for four years through UTME and three years through Direct Entry.
You will participate in micro-teaching, school observation exercises, managerial simulations, administrative fieldwork and full teaching practice. These experiences help you understand how schools operate and how to apply management principles to real educational settings.
Course Curriculum
The curriculum follows the NUC Core Curriculum and Minimum Academic Standards (CCMAS) at levels 100–400.
You begin with foundational courses such as:
- Introduction to Educational Management
- Foundations of Education
- Communication in English
- Study Skills
- Nigerian Peoples and Culture
- General Psychology
- Principles of Management
You expand your knowledge through courses such as:
- Sociology of Education
- Educational Technology
- Curriculum Studies
- School Organisation and Management
- Educational Psychology
- Human Resource Management in Education
Your administrative and leadership training deepens through courses such as:
- Educational Planning
- School Finance and Budgeting
- Measurement and Evaluation
- Research Methods in Education
- Supervision of Instruction
- Leadership in Educational Institutions
You consolidate advanced management skills through:
- Seminar in Educational Management
- Teaching Practice
- School Law and Policy
- Organisational Behaviour in Education
- Research Project
Entry Requirements
To gain admission into the B.Ed. Educational Management programme, you must satisfy one of the following entry pathways:
1. UTME Admission (Four-Year Programme)
- You must have at least five credit passes in English Language, Mathematics and any other relevant Arts or Social Science subjects, obtained in not more than two sittings.
- Sit for the UTME with English Language and other relevant subjects.
- Meet the departmental and university cut-off marks.
- Demonstrate interest and aptitude for leadership, administration and the study of educational systems.
- Satisfy all other general admission requirements of the University.
2. Direct Entry Admission (Three-Year Programme)
- You must have five credit passes, including English Language, Mathematics and other relevant subjects, obtained in not more than two sittings.
- Possess NCE, ND or equivalent qualifications in Education, Management, Social Sciences or related fields with at least a merit or credit grade.
- Hold Advanced Level passes in relevant subjects.
- Provide academic transcripts and supporting documents during the application.
- Meet the University’s general Direct Entry admission regulations.
Why study at OOU?
Studying Educational Management at Olabisi Onabanjo University prepares you to become an effective school leader, administrator and policy implementer in Nigeria’s expanding education sector. The programme blends educational theory with practical administrative skills to help you understand and manage school systems efficiently. You will benefit from:
- A curriculum that integrates leadership training, school administration, educational planning, human resource management and policy analysis.
- Exposure to administrative simulations, fieldwork, school organisation studies and real-world management tasks.
- Lecturers with expertise in educational leadership, planning, supervision, management and policy development.
- Training that equips you to interpret data, manage resources, supervise teachers and support effective learning environments.
- Opportunities to develop strong communication, organisational and decision-making skills relevant to modern educational institutions.
- Professional preparation for roles that influence school effectiveness and educational quality.
This programme empowers you to contribute meaningfully to educational development, institutional improvement and strategic planning at various levels of the system.
Research Project
In your final year, you will complete a research project that allows you to investigate important issues in educational leadership, school administration, planning, supervision or organisational behaviour. This project strengthens your ability to analyse educational problems and propose data-driven solutions. Working with your supervisor, you will:
- Select a relevant topic such as school climate, leadership styles, supervision, budgeting, teacher performance or educational policy implementation.
- Apply appropriate research methods, including surveys, interviews, document analysis or case studies.
- Analyse data to draw conclusions about how educational systems and institutions function.
- Present your findings in a well-structured, academically rigorous project report.
Your project serves as the capstone of your training and prepares you for leadership roles, consultancy, administrative work and further academic study.
Graduation Requirements
To qualify for the award of the Bachelor of Education in Educational Management, you must fulfil the graduation requirements approved by the National Universities Commission (NUC) and Olabisi Onabanjo University.
Academic Requirements
- Complete and pass all compulsory and elective courses in the programme.
- Earn the minimum credit units prescribed for the four-year degree (UTME) or three-year degree (Direct Entry).
- Maintain a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 1.00.
- Complete and defend your final-year research project.
- Fulfil all teaching practice, administrative practicum and school-based experience requirements.
Grading and Degree Classification
Your final classification is determined by your Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA), as follows:
Upon satisfying these requirements, you will be awarded the B.Ed. Educational Management, a professional qualification that prepares you for leadership, coordination and administrative responsibilities within Nigeria’s educational system.
Career Opportunities
A degree in Educational Management prepares you for leadership, administrative and supervisory roles in both public and private educational institutions. With strong foundations in planning, management, policy and supervision, you can make meaningful contributions to the development and effectiveness of educational organisations.
You may pursue careers such as:
- School administrator
- Vice principal or head teacher (with experience)
- Education officer
- Human resource officer in educational institutions
- Administrative officer
- School bursary assistant or budget officer
- Educational planning officer
- Inspector of education (entry level)
- Programme coordinator in educational NGOs
- Research and policy assistant
You may find employment in:
- Public and private primary and secondary schools
- Ministries and boards of education
- Educational agencies, commissions and inspectorates
- NGOs involved in education development
- Teacher training institutions
- Community education programmes
- Educational consulting and planning organisations
The programme also provides a solid foundation for postgraduate studies in Educational Management, Educational Leadership, Policy Studies, Curriculum Studies, Administration and Planning, and related fields.
How to Apply?
1. UTME Entry (Four-Year Programme)
- Select Olabisi Onabanjo University as your first choice and Educational Management as your preferred programme.
- Sit for the UTME with English Language and other relevant Arts or Social Science subjects.
- Possess at least five O-Level credit passes including English Language, Mathematics and other acceptable subjects.
- Participate in the OOU Post-UTME screening exercise and meet the departmental cut-off mark.
2. Direct Entry (Three-Year Programme)
- Possess NCE, ND or equivalent qualifications in Education, Management or Social Science-related fields with at least a merit or credit grade.
- Possess the required O-Level credit passes.
- Upload your academic transcripts and supporting documents through the OOU Undergraduate Admissions Portal.
You may begin your application or check your admission progress through the University’s official admissions portal.
Course Coordinator
The B.Ed. Educational Management programme is managed by a team of dedicated academics and experienced researchers within the Department of Educational Management, Faculty of Education.
The current programme coordinator is:
Dr [Full Name]
Contact Information:
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Course Overview
- Next Admission Process
- Current Academic Year
- Associated programmes = Undergraduate
- Course Duration = 4 Years
- Degree = Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
- Faculty = Education
- Course Type = Full Time
- Course Delivery = On campus.
- Location = Faculty of Education, Main Campus.
- Scholarship opportunities