Program Overview

Master of Science in Strategic Digital Transformation

Overview

The Master of Science in Strategic Digital Transformation is an internationally benchmarked program designed to equip students with the skills, competencies, and knowledge to lead and manage digital transformation projects in industry and government. The program involves 10 courses and a research-based thesis focused on developing a digital transformation plan to be implemented in the workplace.

Program Details

• Type: Postgraduate
• Credit Hours: 30
• Duration: 18 months
• Language: English
• Study mode: Full Time / Part Time
• Intake: Spring
• Delivery mode: Blended (Online and In-Person)
• Campuses: Abu Dhabi, Al Ain

About the Program

The Master of Science in Strategic Digital Transformation is designed to equip students with the skills, competencies, and knowledge to lead and manage digital transformation projects in industry and government. The program incorporates all of the key dimensions required to understand and apply digital transformation initiatives, including:

• Dimensions of business functions
• Strategy and business models
• Design thinking
• Digital culture as foundation courses
• Understanding of disruptive technologies
• Agile project management
• Governance, ethics and cyber security
• Data-driven businesses

Approach to Teaching

The approach to teaching involves experiential learning and project-based assessment that strengthen the knowledge gained in each course. These insights will be further extended in the applied research thesis designed to provide a holistic understanding of digital transformation from a strategic management perspective.

Terms and Conditions

The program is scheduled to commence in Fall Term A, subject to meeting the minimum cohort enrollment requirement. If this requirement is not met, the program will commence in Fall Term B instead.