Program Overview

M.S. in Innovation Management Program Mission
The mission of the Master of Science in Innovation Management is to equip professionals of today and tomorrow with the knowledge and skills needed to convert intellectual property and innovations into competitive advantages. The program through its courses and thesis is dedicated to conducting impactful research in the field by means of collaboration between expert faculty and students. It provides students with a rigorous conceptual foundation and strong research skills, coupled with realworld experiences from local and global settings.

M.S. in Innovation Management 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.

SUMMARY OF 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 core course..

Course Classification	Credit Hours Required
Common Core	27
Electives	3
Total	30

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ADMISSIONS ENTRY

Selection of students for the M.S. in Innovation Management program will be based on an individual assessment of each applicant and will take into consideration, besides the requirements summarized in below, the applicant’s interests, talents, experiences and potential contribution to enriching the learning experience. To this end, an admissions interview with each applicant will be required.

For the M.S. in Innovation Management program, the Admissions 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 IELTSTM or the equivalent score on another internationally-recognized English exam. PBT is accepted from specific centers in the UAE.
• 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

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