The Department of Educational planning and management was established  in 2014Ec with the aim of producing qualified educational leaders and managers at different echelons of the sector, particularly at primary and secondary schools and educational offices. The department embraces the mission and core goals of the school of Education and Behavioural Science, and the University. The graduates are expected to contribute a lot in improving the quality of education through effective instructional leadership.

The Department offers undergraduate BA degree in Educational Planning and Management in regular and post graduate degrees in Curriculum & Instruction at the Master’s level in regular and extension program.

Vision of the Department

We aspire to be one of the most required departments from the academic units of the university in quality teaching learning, research and community services by 2030.

Mission of the Department

The department is committed to excellence in teaching, research and community service for the benefit of the citizens of Ethiopia and the world; it is dedicated to the discovery, development and application of knowledge in educational/school organization and management, communication, teamwork, decision making, planning, educational leadership and research. The department also strives to provide the highest quality undergraduate programs geared towards developing new understandings through research and creativity, and it prepares students to assume roles in leadership responsibilities and to serve the society and the country at large.