Program Overview

University of Atlanta Dubai Programs

The University of Atlanta Dubai offers a range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs. All programs 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.)
• Computer Engineering (B.S.Comp.E.)
• Electrical Engineering (B.S.E.E.)
• International Studies (B.A.I.S.)
• Mechanical Engineering (B.S.M.E.)
• Psychology (B.A.)

Graduate Programs

• Business Administration (M.B.A.)
• Education (M.Ed.)
• Innovation Management (M.S.)
• International Affairs (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 Science in Innovation Management

The Master of Science in Innovation Management is a unique program offered in collaboration with Dubai Economy and the Dubai Intellectual Property Training Center.

Program Overview

The mission of the Master of Science in Innovation Management is to equip professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to convert intellectual property and innovations into competitive advantages. The program provides students with a rigorous conceptual foundation and strong research skills, coupled with real-world experiences from local and global settings.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the M.S. in Innovation Management, students will be able to:

• Critically evaluate the intricate theories and practices in innovation management.
• Design solutions for complex and ambiguous problems related to innovation management for various types of organizations.
• Formulate innovation management strategies related to technology and intellectual property to help local and global organizations achieve competitive advantage in highly dynamic environments.
• Evaluate innovation models to help entrepreneurs and leaders of innovative business entities make more informed decisions.
• Contribute to the body of knowledge and practice in innovation management through advanced research.

Degree Requirements

The M.S. in Innovation Management program is a graduate-level, eight-course, one-thesis, 30 credit-hour program. The thesis is mandatory for all students and counts as a core course.

• Common Core: 27 credit hours
• Electives: 3 credit hours
• Total: 30 credit hours

Admissions Entry

Selection of students for the M.S. in Innovation Management program will be based on an individual assessment of each applicant, considering their interests, talents, experiences, and potential contribution to enriching the learning experience. An admissions interview with each applicant will be required.

Admission Criteria

For the M.S. in Innovation Management program, the admission criteria are:

• 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.
• A statement of the applicant's career objectives, special professional and academic interest, and other reasons why the candidate wishes to pursue the M.S. in Innovation Management.
• In-person interview.