Master of science in
Innovation Management
The MSc program focused on innovation management, digital transformation, leadership, sustainability, research skills.
The Master’s in Innovation Management offers a specialized academic program designed to prepare future managers and leaders who can manage innovation, developing innovation strategies, and leveraging emerging technologies across diverse business sectors. The program equips students with advanced knowledge and skills to analyze challenges, identify innovation opportunities, design innovative solutions and business models, and transform ideas into sustainable initiatives and projects.
The program enables graduates to respond effectively to rapidly changing business environments, lead innovation initiatives, and contribute to sustainable development and the competitiveness of organizations across the Gulf region and beyond.
An Integrated Specialization in Innovation Management and Emerging Technologies, combining managerial knowledge and innovative practices to address the rapidly evolving business environment.
A Balanced Integration of Theory and Practical Application, enabling students to transform knowledge and innovative ideas into practical solutions, initiatives, and projects.
A Gulf-Focused and Future-Oriented Vision Aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals, responding to the needs of the Gulf labor market and supporting a knowledge- and innovation-driven economy.
Integration of Innovation, Digital Transformation, Research, and Data Analytics, developing students’ ability to leverage emerging technologies, analyze data, develop innovation strategies, and make evidence-based decisions.
Curriculum
Structure
Semester 1
15 Credit Hours
Semester 2
15 Credit Hours
Thesis
8 Credit Hours
Credit Requirement
completed over a minimum of 4 semesters (two years) of full-time study.
21 credit hours of core courses
8 credit hours for the Master’s Thesis
9 credit hours of elective courses
Program
Specializations
The Program offers three specialized tracks that enable students to develop advanced and specialized expertise in their chosen fields, while acquiring interdisciplinary knowledge and skills that prepare them to lead innovation, manage technological and organizational transformation, and address complex challenges in contemporary business and organizational environments.
Business Administration
This track prepares future managers and innovation leaders with advanced competencies in strategic innovation, entrepreneurship, organizational transformation, and the management of innovation-driven organizations.
- Integrates innovation management with strategic management, entrepreneurship, organizational behavior, and business development to strengthen the capacity to lead innovation and create organizational value.
- Provides advanced knowledge of innovation strategies, opportunity recognition, business model innovation, competitive advantage, and sustainable value creation.
- Develops students’ capabilities to formulate, implement, and evaluate innovation strategies in complex and dynamic business environments.
- Enhances understanding of the role of leadership, organizational culture, and knowledge management in fostering environments that support creativity and sustainable innovation.
- Combines research and applied learning to address contemporary innovation challenges and enhance the competitiveness of organizations in the Gulf region and beyond.
Information Systems
This track prepares innovation and digital transformation professionals with advanced competencies in information systems, emerging technologies, and technology-enabled innovation.
- Integrates innovation management with information systems, digital transformation, and emerging technologies to develop innovative solutions that create organizational value.
- Provides advanced knowledge of digital innovation, technology-enabled business models, digital entrepreneurship, and strategic technology management.
- Develops students’ capabilities to evaluate and leverage emerging technologies in designing innovative solutions and enhancing organizational performance.
- Emphasizes artificial intelligence, data analytics, digital platforms, evidence-based decision-making, and the strategic use of information systems to support innovation.
- Combines research and applied projects to address contemporary challenges in digital innovation and technology management in the Gulf region and beyond.
Engineering Management
This track prepares innovation and technology leaders with advanced competencies in technological innovation, engineering management, product and process development, and the management of sustainable technological solutions.
- Integrates innovation management with engineering management, technology development, and project management to support innovation in engineering and technology-driven environments.
- Provides advanced knowledge of technological innovation, product and process development, innovation commercialization, and strategic and sustainable technology management.
- Develops students’ capabilities to manage the innovation lifecycle, from opportunity identification and idea generation to development, implementation, evaluation, and commercialization.
- Emphasizes emerging technologies, systematic analysis and problem-solving, and interdisciplinary approaches to engineering and technological innovation.
- Combines research and applied learning to address complex challenges in innovation and technology management across sectors and contribute to sustainable development in the Gulf region and beyond.
Target
Audience
Graduates in
Business Administration, Management, Economics, and related disciplines,
Graduates in
Engineering and technology-related disciplines.
Graduates in
Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science, and related fields.
Managers and professionals
working in innovation, digital transformation, technology, and organizational development
Entrepreneurs and professionals
involved in startups, product and service development, and new business models.
Professionals
working in public and private organizations seeking to lead innovation and organizational transformation.
Professionals
Professionals in higher education, research, and knowledge-based organizations.
Research
Areas
Innovation Management and Strategy
Entrepreneurship and Digital Entrepreneurship
Digital Transformation and Emerging Technologies
Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation
Knowledge Management and Organizational Innovation
Sustainable and Green Innovation
Technology and Engineering Innovation Management
Business Model Innovation and Innovation in Organizations
Study Plan
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& Research facilities
Library
Innovation lab
Computer Lab
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Outcomes
The expertise in carrying out applied and/or basic research in innovation management based on an in-depth knowledge of innovation theory and practice.
The skills needed to successfully develop innovative organizations in public and private sector.
The ability to articulate innovative policies and strategies to support the ecosystem of innovation.
The capacity to develop innovative solutions to address GCC strategic needs and priorities.
The analytical skills to assess, analyze and develop knowledge of insights to innovative practice.