Master of Arts in Security and Strategic Studies

About Program

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 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.

Students applying for the MA program must satisfy the University’s admission requirements. All UAE degrees should be from licensed universities. International degrees require Ministry of Higher Education And Scientific Research equalization certificates. Contact us for assistance or more information.

Total Credit Hours

36 Credit Hours

Instruction Language

English

Tuition Fees

63,030 AED/Yearly

Duration

2 years

Accreditations

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Program Director

Prof. Dusko Tomic

Program Structure

Course Category	Total Number of Courses	Total Number of Credit Hours
Core Courses	6	18
Electives	4	12
Thesis	2	6
Total	12 Courses	36 Credit Hours

Courses & Descriptions

Core Courses

Thesis

Electives

Study Plan

Program Goals

To provide educational opportunities to students at the graduate level through a carefully planned and implemented program of study.
To provide students with instruction of both theoretical and practical aspects of security studies.
To provide and maintain learning resources and environment conducive for graduate students’ learning, scholarly research, and quality teaching.
To recruit, rethink and promote professional development of qualified faculty and students.
To maintain periodic evolution to ensure that the program is operating within the international norms and standards

Program Learning Outcomes

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.

Program Requirements

Graduation Requirements

For graduate degree completion, graduate students must satisfy the following requirements:

Earn a minimum CGPA of 3.00 on a scale of 4.00.
Successfully complete all courses as described in the study plan.
The Degree Completion requirements must be met within the timeframe of the program.
Successfully complete the "Thesis" course.