Master of Science in Innovation Management

MSPostgraduateBusiness & Finance

About This Programme

A 30-credit master''s equipping professionals to convert intellectual property and innovation into competitive advantage, offered in collaboration with Dubai Economy, with a thesis.

Course Highlights

  • Taught in the AACSB-accredited School of Business
  • Taught at AUD, ranked #620 in the QS World University Rankings 2027
  • US-accredited (SACSCOC) American credit degree taught in English
  • AUD reports around 92% graduate employment

What You'll Study

Taught full time, in person, on an American credit-hour system, in English.

Summary of degree requirements

30 credit hours in total.

  • Common Core27 credits
  • Electives3 credits

Common Core

27 credit hours required.

  • IPIN 600 Technology and Innovation Strategies3 credits
  • IPIN 602 Innovation and Entrepreneurship3 credits
  • IPIN 603 Intellectual Property Protection in The Digital Age3 credits
  • IPIN 605 Social Innovation3 credits
  • IPIN 606 Research Methodology3 credits
  • IPIN 607 Commercialization of Innovation3 credits
  • IPIN 608 Master Thesis6 credits
  • MGMT 651 Change Management and Organizational Development3 credits

Electives Option

3 credit hours required.

Choose 3 credit hours from:

  • MGMT 601 Managing Organizations and Leading People3 credits
  • MGMT 621 Leadership3 credits

Entry Requirements

Academic: An undergraduate degree from an institution accredited by the UAE Ministry of Education or the relevant national accrediting body, with a 3.00 GPA on a 4.00 scale or better; original official attested transcripts from every institution attended; a statement of career objectives; and a CV with two professional or educational references.
English: Academic IELTS 6.0/6.5, TOEFL 550 ITP or 79 iBT, or 1550 on EmSAT English. Applicants who completed a K-12 and bachelor's education in English at an institution in a designated English-medium country may be exempt.

Some programmes require a GMAT or GRE score, an interview or a portfolio.

Careers

Graduates pursue careers in banking, finance, accounting, consulting, marketing and management, or continue to postgraduate study.

Accreditation & Professional Recognition

Offered by the AACSB-accredited School of Business Administration; AUD holds SACSCOC (US) institutional accreditation and UAE MoHESR licensure.

Programme Details

Award

Master of Science

Start Date

September (Fall intake)

Typical Offer

A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, with MoHESR attestation for degrees earned outside the UAE.

Duration

2 years

Qualification

Masters

Subject Area

Business & Finance

Campus

Dubai

Course Type

Master of Science

Study Pattern

Full time

Delivery Format

In person

Tuition Fee

AED 144,900 total

Graduate applicants apply online with sealed bachelor's transcripts (min 3.0 GPA), English scores and a statement of objectives; some programmes require a GMAT/GRE score or an interview.

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