IMPORTANT NOTICE:
Recently the programme has noticed the false and highly misleading information about “obtaining a full-time master’s degree by spending fifteen days in Hong Kong” disseminated in the social media. We hereby solemnly declare that the duration of completing the full-time Master of Arts in Leading Innovative Learning Organizations is one year. The fifteen-day intensive learning is only a part of the programme requirements. The programme also includes a series of flexible compulsory learning activities, as well as two on-site experiential courses and an innovation development project guided by supervisors. The programme is meticulously designed and undergoes strict qualification accreditation both internally and externally. All the students who have completed the programme possess extensive professional experience and are dedicated educators constantly seeking self-improvement.
For information regarding the programme contents, admission, and graduation requirements, please refer to the official website of the programme. We advise prospective applicants to remain vigilant to avoid falling into traps and suffering unnecessary financial and time losses. The programme will only consider qualified applicants and admission will be based on merit. We welcome aspiring educational professionals who are passionate about leading teams and fostering innovative development to apply.
If you have any queries about the programme, please contact us directly at lilo@eduhk.hk.
Master of Arts in Leading Innovative Learning Organizations
The Master of Arts in Leading Innovative Learning Organizations (LILO) is Hong Kong’s first-ever master’s degree specializing in innovation, leadership and education. It envisions to empower future leaders in schools and educational services organizations with the capacity to initiate and sustain innovation for improved leadership practice.
The LILO experience, featuring innovative learning, professional networking and flexible delivery, will bring participants’ professional perspective to the international level for understanding best practices globally and applying them locally. The programme will equip participants with an entrepreneurial mindset that can capitalize on novel opportunities and envision a future-oriented learning organization.
LILO is hosted by the Department of Education Policy and Leadership in the Faculty of Education and Human Development at the Education University of Hong Kong.
2023 QS World University Rankings: 4th in Asia & 21st in the World in Education
The MA LILO is consistent with Education masters programs in other world class universities. The EdUHK is very highly rated in Education in Global rankings. Some of the strongest academic staff in the University and Faculty whose work is largely responsible for this ranking have expertise in education leadership and innovation. This is a world class programme, informed by world class research, in a world class faculty.
A professor of educational leadership, Australia
Supporting change and innovation in learning organizations
LILO aims to prepare and equip aspiring leaders in schools and educational services organizations, including NGOs, private agencies, startups, government, corporate learning groups, and other human services organizations, with the organizational learning and design skills needed to effectively lead teams and innovative processes and enhance the professional learning of team members to respond to new change and opportunities in a future-oriented learning organization.
Designed specifically for aspiring educational leaders and innovators
The LILO programme comprises five taught courses and three field-based courses with three credit points per course. The programme consists of intensive residential courses in October, January/ February, and July; with 3 more units to be completed between February and June through flexible and blended modes.
The intensive residential courses are anchored by consultations, pre- and post-residential learning activities, and resources sharing, which may occur face-to-face or through online platforms.
Innovative, targeted course design
* The intensive residential courses are anchored by consultations, pre- and post-residential learning activities, and resources sharing which may occur face-to-face or through online platforms.
Each course has been designed by co-instructors holding different perspectives and expertise. They research, teach, and provide consultancy services in areas including organizational psychology, sociology, business, organizational design, diversity and inclusion, international education, and educational leadership and management.
Innovative learning with an emphasis on concerns of practice
A good number of LILO Postgraduate Entrance Scholarships and LILO Educational Innovator Scholarships amounting to HK$30,000 are available for adding prestige to your professional profile.
Admissions will open soon for the 2024 – 25 intake. It is important that you act quickly to secure your place in the programme.
Click here to find out more about our admission requirements.
We look forward to welcoming you to the LILO family!
