The University of Bath & the Yew Chung College of Shanghai
The Shanghai Study Centre, China
7th- 10th May 2010
Leading and Managing International Schools
The University of Bath, UK, in conjunction with the Shanghai Yew Chung College, China, offers an opportunity for qualified educators to participate in the University’s MA in Education programmes. The full MA programme typically comprises five or six taught units and a dissertation. Each taught unit is followed by individual research and the submission of a 5000 word written assignment. See:
The unit to be taught at the Shanghai Yew Chung College in May will be Leading and Managing International Schools, which addresses issues associated with managing international schools such as the organizational culture of schools, human and non-human resource management and the relationship between curriculum and school organization. The unit also addresses issues relating to accreditation, improvement and educational quality in international schools:
The unit sessions will take place at the Shanghai Yew Chung College as follows;
Friday 7th May 2010: 17:30-21:30
Saturday 8th May 2010: 09:00-12:00/12:30-15:30/16:00-18:00
Sunday 9th May 2010: 09:00-12:00/12:30-15:30/16:00-18:00
Monday 10th May 2010: 17:30-21:30
The fee for this 12 credit unit will be £650 for UK/EU registered students and £800 for Overseas registered students, payable in pounds sterling in advance. You may pay using a variety of methods--please see reverse side for details of payment methods.
An administrative charge of RMB 2100.00 yuan will also be levied locallyto cover tutor costs, renting the teaching venue, refreshments and other relevant costs, and this should be paid direct to the School.
Students new to the MA Programme must complete all pages of the Part-time Application Form and send this to Kath Earle () so that the University can ensure that they meet the Programme’s entry requirements. Students already registered on the MA in Education Programme need complete only the Unit Enrolment section found on page one of the Part-time Application Form. Part time Application Forms & Unit Enrolment Forms are available on the website at:
If you wish to participate in this course, please contact Kath Earle in the Advanced Courses Office, at the University of Bath, on , byno later than Friday 9th April 2010*.
Local co-ordination for this unit is being undertaken by Dr Yolanda Pu. Please contact: email: tel: +86 21 6888 0831 website: for information about the local administration of this unit.
Why study a Masters unit at a Study Centre?
The Department of Education, University of Bath, offer students a number of ways of working towards the IB teaching award and/or Masters degree in Education – by distance learning, full time study, or by attending our popular Summer School (July, in Bath) or one of our successful Study Centre programmes around the world. The Study Centre method of study involves being taught by a University Lecturer and enables local and international educators to share their experiences and learn together. Students enjoy working with other teachers and educators in an intensive learning environment with the guidance and full support of an on-hand, experienced unit tutor.
Payment Methods
You may pay using a variety of methods:
- Pounds sterling cheque made payable to the 'University of Bath'
- Credit card using the credit card payment form
- Via bank transfer to the University's bank account, details below:
Barclays Bank plc
37 Milsom Street
Bath, BA1 1DW
UK
Account Name: University of Bath
Account No: 00981303
Sort Code: 20-05-06
SWIFTBIC: BARC GB 22
IBAN GB 90: BARC 2005 0600 9813 03
NB. Paying by bank transfer usually incurs bank charges of £6 - £12 per transaction which are deducted at the time of transfer from the amount payable, resulting in a shortfall on your account with the University - please take this charge into account and increase the amount payable accordingly.
Important Reminder*Please note that if less than 10 students have registered for the unit once the deadline has passed the unit maybe cancelled or postponed.We recommend that you do not book any flights until the course has been confirmed.