ΕΠΑ618: Strategic Planning in Education

  • Κωδικός / Course Code: ΕΠΑ618
  • ECTS: 15
  • Τρόποι Αξιολόγησης / Assessment:

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  • Διάρκεια Φοίτησης/ Length of Study: Εξαμηνιαία (χειμερινό) / Semi-annual (fall)
  • Κόστος/ Tuition Fees: €550
  • Επίπεδο Σπουδών/ Level: Μεταπτυχιακό/ Postgraduate

Module Purpose and Objectives

This module aims to familiarize students with the strategic planning concept in education. Also, students will learn how to apply the relevant theory to educational organizations based on their needs, as well as based on the strategic forecasting method.

Module Content

In this particular module, students will study the concepts of organizations and management, as well as the concepts of need analysis, strategic forecasting and the concept of strategy. Also, students will study the strategic analysis process, both at the level of the external and competitive environment and at the level of the internal environment of the organizations, as well as the strategic choice, strategic plan and its implementation. Moreover, the Total Quality Management (TQM) and the Common Assessment Framework (CFR) will be explored. Also, issues related to the accountability and the implementation of a strategic planning in the Cyprus Education System will be discussed.