BAU International University Batumi brings together management, leadership, educational policies, quality assurance, research and new technologies within the same academic framework through its Master's Programme in Educational Administration, which aims to train leaders who will guide the transformation of educational institutions. Developed in line with the needs of today's educational environments, the programme aims to equip current and future educational leaders with comprehensive competences in evidence-based decision-making, innovative management and ethical responsibility.

The programme offers a two-stage academic structure. The one-year first stage consists of 60 ECTS and 1,800 academic hours, while the research-oriented second stage includes an additional 60 ECTS and 1,800 academic hours. Students completing the first stage obtain the academic degree of "Master of Education Administration", and students who successfully complete both stages and the master's thesis obtain the "Master of Education Administration Research" academic degree. The opportunity to continue to doctoral programmes after the research master's degree also supports the academic development journey of the programme.

BAU International University Batumi Master's Programme in Educational Administration has a comprehensive curriculum that addresses educational systems in different dimensions. The structure of educational systems, educational policies, educational finance, educational legislation, quality assurance, curriculum design, modern teaching methods, management of educational institutions and leadership in education are among the core courses of the programme. The inclusion of courses such as "Education 4.0: AI and Digital Platforms" and "AI in Institutional Management" in the curriculum makes the role of artificial intelligence and digital transformation in educational management a part of academic education.

In the research dimension, students develop skills in using qualitative and quantitative research methods specific to the field of education, analysing academic resources, applying scientific writing standards and generating data-driven results. The programme also integrates transferable competences such as strategic thinking, project management, problem-solving, teamwork, time management and professional communication with educational leadership. The use of Georgian and English academic resources, the presentation of some course components in English and the opportunity to prepare projects in English are also among the elements that strengthen students' international academic communication skills.

In the teaching approach of the programme, a strong link is established between theory and practice. Thanks to group projects, problem-based learning, case-based learning, flipped classroom model, research studies and practices carried out with educational technologies, students have the opportunity to work on real professional scenarios. The compulsory master's project and elective internship opportunities also support the application of acquired knowledge in educational institutions.

Graduates of the programme can pursue various career paths in schools, universities, vocational education institutions, public organisations, international organisations, research centres, educational technology initiatives and non-governmental organisations. This structure, which extends to educational institution management, quality management, educational policy, project management, research, consultancy and EdTech fields, makes BAU International University Batumi's Master's Programme in Educational Administration a compelling academic option for professionals who want to have a say in the future of the education sector.