Master of Science in Organizational Leadership and Innovation
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Organizational Leadership and Innovation
Master of Science Degree
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- Master of Science in Organizational Leadership and Innovation
Accredited by the UAE Ministry of Education
Overview
The Master of Science (MS) in Organizational Leadership and Innovation (OLI) is designed to develop leaders who have the mindset and advanced skills to lead in organizations that are constantly adopting and evolving with the latest in tech innovations. The organizational leadership and innovation program empowers you with the knowledge, skills, and mindset to lead organizations of the future. You will be equipped with the tools to spearhead innovative projects and enable your organization to embrace the changes that come with innovation. Courses focus on technological changes and their implications for leadership, developing the ability to foresee emerging trends and technologies, creating strategies to exploit the foresight, leading teams of innovators, creating a work environment that encourages experimentation, and enabling individuals to change, adapt, and evolve.
Typical Job Titles
Organizational Development Consultant | Human Resources Director |
Innovation Manager | Change Management Specialist |
Strategic Management Consultant | Database Administrator |
Statistician | Leadership Development Trainer |
Entrepreneur | Project Management Director |
Corporate Strategy Analyst | Chief Innovation Officer |
Non-Profit Organization Director | Educational Program Director |
Government Policy Advisor | Technology Transformation Manager |
Curriculum
Typical Course Sequence
Total Credit Hours - 33
Course | Sem. Cr. Hrs. | |
---|---|---|
HRDE-726 | Technology and the Future of Work (R) | 3 |
SERQ-720 | Strategic Foresight and Innovation (R) | 3 |
2 Electives | 6 | |
HRDE-740 | Leading Teams in Organizations (R) vice Scenarios and Strategy Development | 3 |
MGMT-742 | Leading Change (R) | 3 |
2 Electives | 6 | |
GRCS-701 | Research Methods (R) | 3 |
GRCS-701 | Research Thesis (R) | 6 |
To graduate, students need to complete all the requirements as listed in the curriculum graduation policy