Effectiveness Of M.A. Epm Program Launched 
Through Distance Education System Of Allama 
Iqbal Open University Islamabad

Authors : Syed Manzoor Hussain SHAH, Masroor AHMAD

Pages : 248-258

Doi:10.17718/tojde.78665

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Publication Date : 2014-12-01

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :The study focus the effectiveness of the M.A EPM progam launched through distance education system of AIOU. For this purpose the performance of heads of educational institutions with and without M.A EPM degree was analyzed keeping in view different major aspects i.e. planning strategies, managerial approaches, coordination, administration and use of financial resources. The population of the study consisted of heads of educational institutions with and without MA EPM degree in Punjab. It was found that the performance of heads with EPM degree was better while planning strategies, management, coordination, following govt. policies, preparing annual budget and using financial resources as compared to heads without EPM degree. On the basis of the conclusions of the study it was recommended that MA EPM degree may be declared compulsory for heads of educational institutions. All the universities may start MA EPM degree to fulfill the requirements of working and professional educational planners and managers of the country.
Keywords : Educational Planning And Management, Heads Of Educational Institutional Managerial Approaches, Planning Strategies, Performance Of Heads, Selection Of Heads