Master in Educational Management – South-West University “Neofit Rilski” (Blagoevgrad)

Overview

The English-taught Master’s program in Educational Management at the state South-West University “Neofit Rilski” in Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria, is recognised in Greece as a full-time, on-campus degree. Studies are formally organised as in-person higher education, with a structured combination of distance-learning coursework on an online platform and on-site academic activities.

Admissions take place twice per year, with intakes in October (winter semester) and February (spring semester). The program is designed for graduates who wish to develop their skills in educational leadership, management of schools and educational institutions, and quality improvement in education systems. According to the current legal framework, the degree can be recognised by DOATAP and may be used for ASEP lists related to educational administration and school management.

What You’ll Learn

• Fundamentals of educational management and leadership
• Organisation and administration of schools and educational institutions
• Educational policy, governance and quality assurance in education
• Human resource management in educational settings
• Strategic planning, change management and innovation in schools
• Communication, teamwork and conflict resolution in school communities
• Use of data and evaluation tools for school improvement
• Master’s thesis in Educational Management

Program Details

• Duration: 2 semesters (1 academic year)
• Total ECTS: 60 (30 ECTS per semester)
• Language of Instruction: English
• Mode: Full-time, with distance-learning coursework and on-site activities
• Location: Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria (South-West University “Neofit Rilski”)
• Intakes: Twice per year (October & February)
• Final component: Master’s thesis, presented on campus on a scheduled date