Program Overview

Master Records Management and Archivistique

The Master in Records Management and Archivistique is designed in collaboration with the National Library and Archives of the United Arab Emirates. The degree is awarded by Sorbonne Université in Paris and taught by world-renowned professors at Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi. It enables students to acquire the best skills to effectively manage information, documents, and data within organizations, institutions, and society.

Program Details

• Duration: 2 years
• Language of Instruction: English
• Application Deadline: August 28, 2026
• Tuition Fees: 166,400 AED (for 2 years)
• Accreditation: The program follows the European ECTS system, and the degree is officially accredited by the Commission for Academic Accreditation of the United Arab Emirates.

Program Objectives

The program aims to provide students with comprehensive expertise in various fields, including document management, digital preservation, emerging technologies, information governance, and the development of e-government. It focuses on contemporary issues of document management and archiving in an evolving environment.

Why Choose This Program?

• Understand digital transformation through AI and open data
• Promote information governance
• Preserve the past and enhance the future
• Digitize, organize, and innovate
• Transform information into knowledge
• Join the digital frontier by enrolling in the program

Teaching Methods

The program is taught by permanent and visiting professors from Sorbonne Université in France, as well as renowned academics from leading institutions in Europe, the United States, and Canada. The teaching methods include theoretical courses, case studies, conferences, and practical workshops.

Degree Awarded

Upon completion of the program, graduates receive a Master's degree from Sorbonne Université in Paris, specializing in Records Management and Archivistique. This specialization is traditionally attached to history, reflecting a historical commitment to the conservation and management of archives.

Strategic Partners

• National Library and Archives
• Haute école de gestion de Genčve
• International Council on Archives (ICA)
• Wuhan University

Faculty

The program is led by a team of experienced professors, including:

• Dr. Liah Shonhe, Postdoctoral Research Fellow and Lecturer
• Victor Kanganga Kabata, Assistant Professor
• Proscovia Svard, Associate Professor
• Samson Mutsagondo, Assistant Professor
• Mehluli Masuku, Assistant Professor
• Forget Chaterera Zambuko, Assistant Professor

Student Support

• Student Advisor: Nabil Abouloula, Student Recruitment Manager
• Academic Coordinator: Sahar Zaky, Academic Coordinator

Sustainable Development Goals

The program contributes to the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in promoting quality education, decent work, and economic growth.