Master of Arts in Security and Strategic Studies
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
DURATION
3 up to 4 Semesters
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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TUITION FEES
AED 40,000 / per semester
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
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Introduction
Security and Strategic Efficiency in a Globalized World
The Master of Arts (MA) in Security and Strategic Studies offered at the American University in the Emirates (AUE) is a rigorous interdisciplinary program that combines both theory and practice. It identifies, analyzes, and addresses current and emerging security challenges and threats. The program prepares students through educational and research-led courses for national and international positions.
The program’s curriculum standards are framed according to the QF of Emirates level 9 and the CAA standards. Graduate students are provided with a broad but also specialized knowledge in regional and global, security and strategic affairs. Students with an interdisciplinary approach and knowledge but also working-related experiences are welcome to apply.
The MA in Security and Strategic Studies is designed for professionals and academically qualified graduates with B.A. or other higher degrees from the field of International Relations, Political Science, International Studies, Security and Strategic Studies, Law, Humanities or a closely related or inter-related fields such as communication, and business with specialization to security, strategy, and international affairs.
For consideration of an application for the MA program, students should complete all requirements. As projected on the website. All degrees should be from accredited universities in the UAE and international degrees should be attested first before applying.
The American University in the Emirates is Accredited by the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research
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Curriculum
Courses 36 Credit hours
| Core Courses | Courses (6) | Credit Hours (18) |
| Elective Courses | Courses (4) | Credit Hours (12) |
| Thesis Track | Courses (1) | Credit Hours (6) |
Core Course
- International Security and Strategic Studies - [3 Credit Hours]
- Crisis Management Communication - [3 Credit Hours]
- Homeland Security - [3 Credit Hours]
- Research in Security and Strategic Studies - [3 Credit Hours]
- Sustainability, Growth, and National Security - [3 Credit Hours]
- International Law and Security - [3 Credit Hours]
Elective Course
Choose 2 courses
- Special Topics in the Middle East Security and Strategy - [3 Credit Hours]
- Diplomacy and the Use of Force - [3 Credit Hours]
- Contemporary Issues in Foreign Policy - [3 Credit Hours]
- Intelligence and Security - [3 Credit Hours]
- Management of Critical Infrastructures - [3 Credit Hours]
- Terrorism and Organized Crime -[3 Credit Hours]
- Internship - [3 Credit Hours]
Thesis Track
- Thesis - [6 Credit Hours]
The thesis amounts to a research-based demonstration of a student’s mastery in a specialized topic within the field of Security and Strategic Studies (at level 9 of the National Qualifications Framework of the UAE) and should meet the required CLOs of the course but also meet the requirements of the Program (PLOs). The thesis should offer original scientific work (through quantitative and qualitative research) and methodology. Apply theory with practice in the field of Security and Strategic studies through an inter-disciplinary and critical thinking way. The thesis abides by the policy procedures of the ORA Thesis Manual of the AUE. The Thesis is individually supervised by faculty. The topics are based on the research interests of the student, the faculty, and the specialization of the faculty.
Thesis Specialization
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Attendance
| Weekend Classes | Weekend Classes |
| Course A | Friday | 9:00 am –12:00 pm Course B | Friday | 2:00 pm –5:00 pm If one course is registered, one-timing would be selected | Course A | Saturday | 9:00 am –12:00 pm Course B | Saturday | 2:00 pm –5:00 pm If one course is registered, one-timing would be selected |
Program Outcome
- Acquire comprehensive knowledge of the concepts and principles of Security and Strategy from various perspectives through inter-disciplinary, and critical approaches.
- Interpret the current complex challenges from various paradigms and trends in Security and Strategy through advanced research and communication skills.
- Examine the highly complex, unpredictable and unfamiliar environments in Security and Strategy and provide solutions for real world scenarios.
- Manage professional practices in multidimensional environment in the field of Security and Strategy in complex situations.
- Contribute the advancement of professional knowledge and practices in the field of Security and Strategy to produce original and advanced research abiding by culture and ethical framework.