MSocSc in OPEM

Master of Social Sciences in Organisational Psychology and

Education Management

Division of Graduate Studies

Department of Applied Psychology

OPEM

Master of Social Sciences in Organisational Psychology and Education Management

MSocSc in

OPEM

MSocSc in OPEM

The programme is well connected to professionalization

and professional contexts both in the field of education

management and organisational psychology. Students

could follow a wide range of careers in education policy

and administration in various sectors.

Message from Programme DirectorThe OPEM programme presents an innovative approach to education management, coming from a psychological perspective. It aims to equip students with an understanding of

organisational psychology in order to enhance their capacity in educational management, fostering an interdisciplinary learning experience. OPEM presents an interesting context in

which it will operate, with research projects and platforms being

integral to the study. Internationalisation is also a constituent

part of the programme.

Professor

WONG Hiu Kan AdaAssociate Professor of Teaching

Programme Director designate

Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the OPEM Programme, students will be able to:

Perform policy analysis and

conduct organisational

psychology research in

education setting

Demonstrate a broad practical knowl-

edge, understanding and competence

in the field of education management

and organisational psychology

Apply relevant

knowledge and skills

to tackle problems in

education management

uniqueness2-in-1 advanced training

in education management and

organisational psychology

The Master of Social Sciences in Organisational

Psychology and Education Management

programme (OPEM) is a one-year full-time or

two-year part-time inter-disciplinary programme,

combining advanced training in education management and organisational psychology with a capstone project based upon students

selected organizations. The OPEM programme

offers students a rich experiential learning environment through interacting with leading

scholars in the education management and

applied psychology fields.

Message from Programme Director

TERM 1

Globalisation, Policy and Society

Organisational Psychology

Research Methods in Work Psychology

Internationalising Education:

Institutional Strategy and Development

SUMMER/ WINTER TERM will be an intensive block of Overseas Experiential Learning Trip (Optional)

CREDIT

3

3

3

3

TERM 2

Managing Talents and Finance

in Education Institutions

Coaching and Counselling in the Workplace

Regional Study on Education Management

in Greater China and East Asia

Applied Education Management Project

Managing Conflict in Organisations

CREDIT

3

3

3

6

3

Curriculum

Organisational Psychology

Education Management

Upon successful completion of the OPEM Programme, students will be able to:

OPEM

Master of Social Sciences in Organisational Psychology and Education Management

MSocSc in

OPEM

career prospect

admission requirements

The programme is particularly designed for, but not exclusive to, senior teachers

and principals from the school sector and administrators from tertiary and

higher education institutions. It is formulated to meet the needs of those who

want to acquire in-depth knowledge on organisational psychology as well as

education management and leadership issues. OPEM graduates could follow

a range of careers in education policy and administration in schools, tertiary

institutes, government, NGOs, think tanks, as well as in the field of human

resource management.

Hold a bachelor’s degree with first or second class honours from a

recognised tertiary institution. Equivalent qualifications and experience

may be considered on a case-by-case basis

General Qualifications

An applicant whose degree is from a non-English-medium tertiary institution should obtain a minimum score of 550 (paper-based test) or 213 (computer-based test) or 79 (internet-based test) in the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or a band score of 6.5 or above in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS).

Applicants who do not fulfil the above language requirements but have equivalent score in a recognized test, or an equivalent qualification assessment to prove their language proficiency will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Language Requirements

Master of Social Sciences in Organisational Psychology and Education Management

For Enquiries

administration in schools, tertiary

institutes

human resource management

think tanksgovernment NGOs

Tuition Fee (2019/20)

Mode of Study

Modules Required

Credits Required

Medium of Instruction

Tel

Email

Website

: HK$145,000 (For local and non-local students)

: Full-time (1 year) Part-time (2-year)

: 9 modules

: 30 credits

: English

: (852) 2616 8724

: opem@LN.edu.hk

: LN.edu.hk/dgs/opem