Program Overview

University Programs

The American University in Dubai offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs, all of which have been formally accredited by regional and global independent bodies.

Undergraduate Programs

• Architecture (B.Arch.)
• Biology (B.S.)
• Business Administration (B.B.A.)
• Civil Engineering (B.S.C.E.)
• Communication and Information Studies (B.C.I.S.)
• Computer Engineering (B.S.Comp.E.)
• Electrical Engineering (B.S.E.E.)
• Game Design and Development (B.S.)
• International Studies (B.A.I.S.)
• Interior Design (B.F.A.)
• Mechanical Engineering (B.S.M.E.)
• MMU International Progression Path
• Psychology (B.A.)
• Visual Communication (B.F.A.)

Pre-University Programs

• Summer Camp

Graduate Programs

• Artificial Intelligence (M.S.)
• Business Administration (M.B.A.)
• Construction Management (M.S.C.M.)
• Education (M.Ed.)
• Innovation Management (M.S.)
• International Affairs (M.A.)
• Leadership and Innovation in Contemporary Media (M.A.)
• Urban Design and Digital Environments (M.U.D.D.E.)

Professional and Certificate Programs

• Center for Executive Programs and Professional Services (CEPPS)
• The English Bridge Program (Center For English Proficiency)
• Certificate Programs

Master of Arts in Leadership and Innovation in Contemporary Media

Program Overview

The Master of Arts in Leadership and Innovation in Contemporary Media (M.A.) is designed for media professionals looking to understand, predict, and manage change in the constantly evolving media industry. The program aims to expand students' existing professional knowledge, enabling them to embrace dynamic change and identify new opportunities.

Program Details

The M.A. in Leadership and Innovation in Contemporary Media is a two-year, 30-credit hours (ten courses at three credit hours each) professional program. The program includes 6-credit hours for the Capstone project, which can be developed individually or in small groups.

Admission Requirements

• An undergraduate degree from an accredited national or regional institutional body, achieving a 3.00 GPA or better in undergraduate study.
• International TOEFL or Academic IELTS or the equivalent score on another internationally-recognized English exam.

Facilities

The Mohammed Bin Rashid School for Communication provides state-of-the-art facilities, including:

• Fully equipped, soundproof TV studio and control room
• Access to full camera kits
• 36-station, Mac Computer Labs and individual editing suites
• Global classroom
• 36-seat screening room equipped with a high-definition projector and surround sound system

Faculty

The faculty includes:

• Dean of the Mohammed Bin Rashid School For Communication: Ali M. Jaber
• Associate Dean of the Mohammed Bin Rashid School for Communication and Associate Professor of Leadership and Innovation in the Creative Industries: Marta Rebolledo De La Calle
• Professor of Communication and Information Studies - Journalism - Arabic Track: Mousa Barhouma
• Associate Professor of Communication and Information Studies: Yosra Hosam Eddin Jarrar
• Associate Professor of Digital Production and Storytelling: Fadi Haddad
• Assistant Professor of Digital Production and Storytelling: Roozbeh Ali Kafi
• Associate Professor of Digital Production and Storytelling: Nezar Ajaj Andary

Alumni Testimonial

A graduate of the Master of Arts in Leadership and Innovation in Contemporary Media program shares their experience: "I joined AUD in 2009, and even though I graduated in 2012, to this day it's my home, my comfort zone and the place where I made the best memories of my life. It is a campus filled with so much love, compassion, and knowledge. Being an AUD graduate will always be my pride and joy. It was the beginning of where I am today and where I learned lessons not only in journalism but also in life."