O.P. Jindal Global University

Educational Leadership, Management and Governance Specialization

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O.P. Jindal Global University

Educational Leadership, Management and Governance Specialization

Educational Leadership for Effective Governance.

Develop leadership, policy, governance, law, and finance skills for equitable education systems.

Saroj Thapa
Nooria Rehman
Husain Aanis Khan

Instructors: Saroj Thapa

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Beginner level

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Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Apply educational leadership theories and school improvement strategies to lead equitable, collaborative, future-ready institutions.

  • Analyze education policy across global and local contexts and evaluate how reforms are implemented, adapted, and governed.

  • Make informed governance decisions using education law, ethics, budgeting, finance, resource mobilisation, and inclusion principles.

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November 2026

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Specialization - 4 course series

Leadership Theories and Practices in Education

Leadership Theories and Practices in Education

Course 1, 32 hours

What you'll learn

  • Analyze educational leadership theories and philosophies to strengthen decision-making and school management practices.

  • Apply inclusive leadership, social justice, and educational equity principles to address real-world school challenges.

  • Evaluate personal leadership strengths and develop strategies for school improvement, collaboration, and student success.

Comparative and Global Education Policy

Comparative and Global Education Policy

Course 2, 26 hours

What you'll learn

  • Analyze comparative and global education policies, policymaking processes, and their influence on national education systems.

  • Evaluate educational policy borrowing, PISA, the Right to Education, and implementation challenges across different national and local contexts.

  • Assess education policies related to SDG 4, sustainable development, and global citizenship, and develop evidence-informed policy recommendations.

Education Law, Ethics and Institutional Governance

Education Law, Ethics and Institutional Governance

Course 3, 35 hours

What you'll learn

  • Understand key principles of education law, ethics, anti-discrimination, human rights, and institutional governance.

  • Identify discriminatory practices and apply substantive equality, inclusion, and reasonable accommodation in education.

  • Apply legal and ethical frameworks to grievance redressal, affirmative action, access to justice, and leadership decisions.

What you'll learn

  • Understand school funding systems and evaluate their impact on equity, efficiency, and educational outcomes.

  • Interpret school budgets, assess costs and revenues, and make strategic resource allocation decisions.

  • Evaluate public-private partnerships (PPPs), philanthropy, and CSR funding to support sustainable education financing.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Finance
Category: Governance
Category: Budget Management
Category: Accountability
Category: Budgeting
Category: Philanthropy
Category: Decision Making
Category: Cost Benefit Analysis
Category: Fundraising
Category: Resource Allocation
Category: Strategic Leadership
Category: Financial Management
Category: Policy Analysis
Category: Strategic Partnership
Category: Public Policies
Category: Proposal Development
Category: Financial Planning
Category: Higher Education

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