VIU的研究生课程充实了学校管理，教育心理学和教育研究的教学内容，为学生提供了成为学校系统创新领导者的基础。该计划为学生提供实用，道德和社交工具，以解决问题，管理冲突和促进成长。该计划的毕业生可以在国内外教育部门的领导职位上找到工作。这种基于队列的模型是为希望在VIU校园全日制学习的学生而设计的。所有正式课程均在两个学期内完成。实地调查和重大项目部分在第二年的两个学期中完成。学生可以在在线支持下完成这些部分，并且可以尽早完成一个学期。
Vancouver Island University’s Master of Education in Educational Leadership program is designed for practicing and aspiring professionals in the education field who are focused on bringing educational and instructional leadership into their schools.<br>VIU's graduate program is enriched with school administration, educational psychology and educational research teachings that provide students the foundational building blocks to become innovative leaders in the school system. This program prepares students with the practical, ethical, and social tools to solve problems, manage conflict and encourage growth. Graduates of the program find employment in leadership positions in the education sector, both domestically and abroad.<br>The M.Ed. in Educational Leadership provides a program of preparation for aspiring and practicing school leaders. Grounded in the rich educational leadership literature supplemented by extensive faculty expertise and experience, the program provides a balance of research, policy and practice. Program graduates will have demonstrated the knowledge, skills and attitudes of successful leaders as outlined in the Leadership Standards for BC Principals and Vice-Principals. These competencies are central to formal and informal leadership in schools.