Master of Governance and Public Policy
About This Programme
Public policy, governance and public administration.
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 Required Courses
24 CH. Thesis or non-thesis tracks (36 CH total).
- ECON541 Economics for Policy Analysis3 credits
- ECON544 Financial Management and Public Budgeting3 credits
- PSG501 Public Policy Analysis Theory & Practice3 credits
- PSG504 New Public Man & Governments3 credits
- PSG505 Research Methods for Political Analysis3 credits
- PSG517 Government, Leadership, & Public Management3 credits
- PSG518 Public Policy Design and Tools3 credits
- PSG527 Seminar in Government & Public Policy in the UAE3 credits
Elective Courses
Select 2 courses (6 CH) for the thesis track, or 3 courses (9 CH) for the non-thesis track.
- PSG522 Implementation, Evaluation & Monitoring of Strategic Issues3 credits
- PSG535 Strategy for Public and Nonprofit Organizations3 credits
- PSG545 Public Decision-Making Theories and Applications3 credits
- PSG565 Organizational Behavior in Public Organizations3 credits
- PSG570 Public Personnel Administration3 credits
Thesis / Research Project
Thesis track: PSG699 Master Degree Thesis (6 CH). Non-thesis track: PSG600 Research Project (3 CH).
- PSG699 Master Degree Thesis6 credits
- PSG600 Research Project3 credits
Entry Requirements
A CV and two references are required; some programmes require an interview or entrance test.
Careers
Graduates pursue careers in government, policy, international organisations, research and the social sector, or continue to postgraduate study.
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 Arts
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
Social Sciences
Campus
Al Ain
Course Type
Master of Arts
Study Pattern
Full time
Delivery Format
In person
Tuition Fee
AED 54,000/yr
Graduate applicants apply through apply.uaeu.ac.ae with transcripts, a CV and two references, and pay the AED 200 application fee.