The objective of the Department of Educational Management, Planning and Policy is to become a centre of excellence in the field of educational management, planning and policy. Increasing practical knowledge and skills in school management, leadership, social, creativity, problem solving and decision making skills are pivotal aspects in all offered programs. Managers and administrators will also be able to enhance their knowledge, skills and experiences through the use of information technology and by conducting research.
The Department offers a Master of Education (Planning and Administration), Master of Education (Educational Management), and Doctor of Philosophy in two modes, which are either full research and by coursework and research.
Prof. Dr. Ahmad Zabidi Abdul Razak
Human Resource Management in Education / Educational Management from Islamic Perspective / Educational Management and Leadership
zabidi@um.edu.my
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Husaina Banu Kenayathulla
Economics & Finance of Education, Education Policy, Higher Education
husaina@um.edu.my
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zuraidah Abdullah
Leadership / Professional Learning Community / School Improvement
zuraidahab@um.edu.my
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Muhammad Faizal A. Ghani
Educational Leadership (Management & Administration) / School Finance / School Effectiveness and School Improvement
mdfaizal@um.edu.my
Dr. Kenny Cheah Soon Lee
Education Leadership and Management / Entrepreneurship Education / Technological Leadership
kennycheah@um.edu.my
Dr. Norfariza Mohd Radzi
Education Finance / Educational Management / Entrepreneurship Education
norfariza@um.edu.my
Last Update: 20/04/2026
