A 30-credit master's — the first of its kind in the region — developing the management and leadership capability engineers need to run projects and organisations, with course-only and thesis pathways. Prepares graduates for engineering-management and leadership roles.
Thesis option (12 core + 9 elective credits + 9-credit thesis) or course option (12 core + 18 elective credits). Several courses delivered in blended (face-to-face + online) mode.
MBA and MBDA applicants take the GMAT or the AUS admission test; a statement of purpose is required for some programmes.
Project, operations, supply-chain and engineering-management leadership across product, service and project-based industries.
Licensed/accredited by the UAE Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA), Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research; AUS is institutionally US-accredited by MSCHE (Middle States).
Award
Master of Science in Engineering Systems Management
Start Date
August 2026 (Fall; Spring intake for many programmes)
Typical Offer
BS in Engineering, CGPA 3.0/4.0, plus IELTS 6.5 (or TOEFL iBT 80). Non-engineering degrees and experienced technical managers considered case-by-case (relevant work experience preferred).
Duration
2 years
Qualification
Masters
Subject Area
Engineering
Campus
Sharjah
Course Type
Master of Science
Study Pattern
Full time
Delivery Format
In person
AED 82,200/yr
Apply online at apply.aus.edu with transcripts, a CV, references and a statement of purpose where required. The graduate application fee is AED 450 + 5% VAT. AUS offers graduate assistantships to qualified applicants.