Master of Educational Innovation
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
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.