Program Overview

Master of Strategic Leadership

The Master of Strategic Leadership program at Abu Dhabi University is designed to prepare professionals to successfully lead in a turbulent and exciting future. With the world of business and government facing change on an unprecedented scale, this program will give students the skills they need to evolve with the dynamic landscape of the business world.

About the Program

Focusing on leadership, strategy, change management, organizational behavior, and research skills, this program is specifically designed for experienced, senior, high-caliber professionals and executives. It will develop leaders able to influence sustainable organizational transformation in the UAE, the region, and globally.

Program Details

• Type: Postgraduate
• Credit Hours: 30
• Duration: 22 months
• Language: English
• Study Mode: Part-time
• Intake: Spring, Fall
• Delivery Mode: Evening
• Campuses: Abu Dhabi

Program Overview

By joining this Master's in Strategic Leadership degree, students can expect to strengthen their leadership skills, sharpen their strategic thinking, and become inspired to lead high-performing teams and achieve their leadership ambitions. With an emphasis on the practitioner perspective, students will focus on real-life challenges drawn from their own professional experience, addressing organizational issues in a sustainable and cross-cultural context.

Careers

The program will prepare students to advance into critical managerial and leadership positions in key areas of any organization in both the public and private sectors. The acquisition of a master's degree demonstrates a high level of knowledge in the chosen field, which can be used to enhance employability, as preparation for further academic research, or as a means of professional training.

Entry Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree: Directly related discipline with a minimum CGPA of 3.00 on a 4.0-point scale from an accredited university recognized by the UAE's Ministry of Education - Higher Education Affairs.
• Managerial Experience: Applicants need to have 3-5 years of managerial experience, depending on their CGPA.
• English Language Proficiency Requirements: Official score report of international TOEFL (IBT) 79 or the ITP 550 (taken at Amideast) or the Academic IELTS 6.0 must be taken no more than two years prior to admission, or English EmSat minimum score of 1400 no more than 18 months prior to admission to Abu Dhabi University.
• Interview: Applicants meeting the educational, experience, and language requirements of the program will be invited for an interview with the Assistant Dean for Postgraduate and Executive Programs.

Tuition Fees Structure & Calculation

• Total Fees: AED 110,010
• Credit Hour Cost: AED 3,667
• Required Credits: 30

Scholarship and Financial Aids

Abu Dhabi University is dedicated to empowering outstanding students and inspiring them to pursue their educational objectives. The university offers scholarships and financial aid programs to support students in achieving their academic goals.