Master of Science in Organizational Leadership and Innovation
About This Programme
The MS in Organizational Leadership and Innovation prepares students to transform their organisations by using innovation to drive measurable outcomes. Courses examine technological change and its implications for leadership, foreseeing emerging trends and technologies, creating strategies that use that foresight, leading teams of innovators, building a work environment that encourages experimentation, and helping people change and adapt. The degree is awarded after 33 credit hours and ends with a research thesis. It is taught face to face on the RIT Dubai campus by faculty with expertise in leadership, change management, innovation, strategy, foresight, ethics, negotiations and human resource management.
Course Highlights
- 33 credit hours, ending with a 6-credit research thesis (SERQ-790)
- Core courses: Technology and the Future of Work, Strategic Foresight and Innovation, Leading Teams in Organizations, Leading Change and Research Methods
- Four electives from a list that includes Leading Innovation, Design Thinking and Creativity, Negotiations, and Introduction to Data Analytics and Business Intelligence
- Taught face to face on campus
- Accredited by the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research
What You'll Study
The MS is awarded after 33 credit hours, culminating in a research thesis, and is taught face to face at RIT Dubai.
Typical course sequence
- HRDE-726 Technology and the Future of Work3 credits
- SERQ-720 Strategic Foresight and Innovation3 credits
- 2 Electives6 credits
- MGMT-740 Leading Teams in Organizations3 credits
- HRDE-742 Leading Change3 credits
- 2 Electives6 credits
- GRCS-701 Research Methods3 credits
- SERQ-790 Research Thesis6 credits
Electives
Choose four electives; the sequence has two elective slots of 6 credits each
- SERQ-740 Leading Innovation3 credits
- SERQ-712 Breakthrough Thinking, Creativity and Innovation3 credits
- SERQ-747 Design Thinking and Creativity3 credits
- HRDE-735 Leading Human Resources3 credits
- HRDE-765 Diversity in the Global Workplace3 credits
- MGMT-755 Negotiations3 credits
- MGMT-775 Ethical Decision Making and Corporate Social Performance3 credits
- MGIS-650 Introduction to Data Analytics and Business Intelligence3 credits
What You'll Learn
Programme learning outcomes
- Carry out strategic analysis to gain competitive advantage through innovation
- Evaluate how technological advances affect the nature, structure and diversity of work in global and local contexts
- Develop strategies to start and implement change
- Examine what enables and blocks high-performing teams in change and innovation
- Lead teams in innovation settings
- Create a personal leadership plan to improve leadership skills and behaviours
Programme goals
- Prepare leaders to analyse and diagnose an organisation's ability to innovate and change
- Give leaders the knowledge and skills to lead innovation and change
Entry Requirements
Applicants submit a CV showing professional work experience in the area of study, two letters of recommendation and a personal statement of about 500 words. Final admission decisions are made by RIT's Graduate Department in Rochester, New York.
Careers
Typical job titles: Organizational Development Consultant, Human Resources Director, Innovation Manager, Change Management Specialist, Strategic Management Consultant, Database Administrator, Statistician, Leadership Development Trainer, Entrepreneur, Project Management Director, Corporate Strategy Analyst, Chief Innovation Officer, Non-Profit Organization Director, Educational Program Director, Government Policy Advisor, Technology Transformation Manager.
Accreditation & Professional Recognition
Accredited by the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, and listed as Active on the Commission for Academic Accreditation's register. The degree is issued by RIT's main campus in Rochester, New York.
Programme Details
Award
Master of Science (MS)
Start Date
August (Fall) and January (Spring)
Typical Offer
Bachelor's degree with about a 3.0 GPA and a solid educational or employment record
Qualification
MS
Subject Area
Business & Finance
Campus
Dubai Silicon Oasis
Delivery Format
On campus (face to face)
Tuition Fee
AED 128,700 total
RIT Dubai accepts applications for Spring (January) and Fall (August) intakes. Spring: early admission until 31 October, regular admission until 31 December, deadline 8 January. Fall: early admission until 15 January, regular admission until 31 May, deadline 22 August. RIT Dubai offers scholarships of up to 50% based on academic and non-academic achievements.