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United Arab Emirates University/Programmes/Master of Educational Innovation

Master of Educational Innovation

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About This Programme

Focuses on educational technology, design and innovation in teaching and learning.

Course Highlights

  • Taught at UAEU, ranked #217 in the QS World University Rankings 2027
  • American-style credit-hour degree taught in English
  • UAE nationals are generally government-sponsored

What You'll Study

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

Core Requirements (9 CH)

Master of Educational Innovation, 30 CH total (about 18 months).

  • CURR651 Introduction to Educational Research3 credits
  • FOED652 Leading Schools and Communities3 credits
  • SPED653 Human Development and Individual Differences3 credits

Elective (3 CH)

Select 1 course (3 CH).

  • CURR654 Current Issues in Teaching and Learning3 credits
  • FOED655 International Perspectives on Educational Leadership3 credits
  • SPED656 Inclusive Learning Environment3 credits

Concentration A: Innovation in Teaching (18 CH)

Choose ONE of two concentrations.

  • CURR661 Smart Classrooms3 credits
  • CURR662 Classroom Assessment and Program Evaluation3 credits
  • CURR663 Artificial Intelligence Applications in Education3 credits
  • CURR664 Teaching for Thinking3 credits
  • CURR665 Professional Portfolio Development 13 credits
  • CURR666 Professional Portfolio Development 23 credits

Concentration B: Innovation in School Leadership (18 CH)

Choose ONE of two concentrations.

  • FOED661 Management of Distinguished Institutions3 credits
  • FOED662 Leading School Change3 credits
  • FOED663 Managing Student Services3 credits
  • FOED664 Evaluation and Modern Supervision3 credits
  • FOED665 Professional Portfolio Development 13 credits
  • FOED666 Professional Portfolio Development 23 credits

Entry Requirements

Academic: A relevant bachelor's degree from an accredited university with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
English: An official IELTS or TOEFL score, commonly IELTS 5.0 to 6.0 depending on the programme.

A CV and two references are required; some programmes require an interview or entrance test.

Careers

Graduates pursue careers as teachers, education specialists and school leaders, or continue to postgraduate study in education.

Accreditation & Professional Recognition

Licensed and accredited by the UAE Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA); UAEU also holds US institutional accreditation from WSCUC.

Programme Details

Award

Master of Education

Start Date

August (Fall intake)

Typical Offer

A relevant bachelor's degree from an accredited university with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

Duration

2 years

Qualification

Masters

Subject Area

Education

Campus

Al Ain

Course Type

Master of Education

Study Pattern

Full time

Delivery Format

In person

Tuition Fee

AED 36,000/yr

Graduate applicants apply through apply.uaeu.ac.ae with transcripts, a CV and two references, and pay the AED 200 application fee.

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AugJan

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