Master of Science in Information Technology Management
About This Programme
IT strategy, governance and the management of technology.
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 Courses
21 credit hours - College of IT core (9 CH) plus IT Management core (12 CH)
- ITCO601 Current Emerging Trends in Information Technology3 credits
- ITCO602 Management and Leadership in Information Technology3 credits
- ITCO603 System Analysis, Modeling & Design3 credits
- ISBP631 Information Systems Management3 credits
- ISBP632 Applied Data Mining3 credits
- ISBP634 Enterprise Computing3 credits
- ISBP635 Knowledge Management3 credits
Elective Courses
3 CH (thesis track) or 6 CH (project track)
Thesis track requires 3 CH of electives; project track requires 6 CH.
- ISBP633 Managing the IT Venture3 credits
- ISBP636 IT Legislation3 credits
- ISBP637 E-Governance3 credits
- ITPG698 Special Topics in Information Technology3 credits
Thesis or Project
Choose one track to reach the 30 CH minimum
Thesis track: Research Thesis (6 CH) + 3 CH electives. Project track: Practicum Project (3 CH) + 6 CH electives.
- ITPG699 Research Thesis (thesis track)6 credits
- ITPG690 Practicum Project (project track)3 credits
Entry Requirements
A CV and two references are required; some programmes require an interview or entrance test.
Careers
Graduates pursue careers in software, cybersecurity, data and IT across government, technology and industry, 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 Science
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
Computer Science
Campus
Al Ain
Course Type
Master of Science
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.