The Master of Science in Innovation and Change Management focuses on the strategies for managing modern organizations and setting and maintaining the course of change. It provides learners with specialist knowledge and skills on how to overcome resistance during the change process, and maximize learning and innovative thinking for anticipating and coping with the repercussions of change. This unique postgraduate program on innovation from HBMSU Dubai allows creative thinkers and those interested to gain additional knowledge to develop their ability to keep businesses competitive and adaptable in a constantly changing economic and social environment. After successful completion of the Master in Innovation and Change Management from HBMSU, learners will be equipped with concepts and methods that will help them be successful managers and leaders of change.

The program prepares learners to develop innovation and managing change strategies and to create an innovation culture within their organizations. The complex issue of managing change is addressed using case studies adapted to the local and regional context. Learners will learn how to create and maintain a workplace
and culture that facilitates and sustains change including the benefits of a creative and innovative environment.

This postgraduate degree specializing in change management and innovation draws on the latest psychological research and managerial studies on processes of thinking; dynamics of groups, teams, and organizations; corporate culture; and leadership practices. The program is generically designed to attract graduates from various disciplines including social sciences, physical sciences, engineering, computing, and law. For an overview of core units and electives you can study in this course, please see study plan.

At HBMSU, our unique interactive online delivery format will allow you to pursue excellent academic qualifications with minimal disruption to your professional and personal commitments. In contrast to a traditional online degree, HBMSU offers you the benefits of on-campus learning online - with online classes broadcast in real-time, live interactions with faculty, and active online Q/A sessions with faculty. In addition, other activities are required to be undertaken in your own time (self-paced). Synchronous online collaboration fosters interaction between faculty members and learners through the use of the virtual classroom. The virtual lectures are conducted in real-time and are recorded to be made available for review in the future. During the self-paced sessions, you can access digitized learning resources, review learning materials, and conduct activities and assessments allocated for that session.

Accreditation: This program is accredited by the UAE Ministry of Education’s Commission for Academic Accreditation.

 

Affiliations:

AACSB

General Admission Requirements: The applicant must hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited Higher Education Institution with a minimum AGPA of 3.00 on a 4.00 Scale or its equivalent. Applicants from non-management backgrounds will need to first enroll and complete the non-credit foundation course Management Appreciation Program (MAP).  For full admission requirements and transfer from other institutions, please see Admission Requirements.

Tuition Fees: AED 2360 per Credit Hour (36 Credit Hours)
For tuition fees and other academic program related fees, please see Tuition & Fees.

Target audience

The program is for those who have the vision to become an inspiring leader and manage change in their organization to achieve market leadership. The program targets professionals who have a keen interest in innovation, transformational change, quality and organizational excellence. It is therefore suitable for practicing managers and graduates who seek to specialize in innovation and change management. All university graduates and professionals starting in the management career path such as administrators, managers, supervisors, inspectors and facilitators from the public, private and social sector organizations.

Program Goals

To develop learners comprehension and synthesizing skills to examine principles of total quality management to achieve excellence
To develop learners knowledge, abilities and skills in developing and maintaining effective innovation strategies in organizations
To develop learners knowledge and competencies in developing and maintaining effective change strategies in organizations
To provide learners with contemporary knowledge and skills to develop effective leadership strategies and systematic approaches to negotiations and decision-making
To equip learners to evaluate different research methods, to conduct literature review, to perform data analysis, and write academic report

Program Outcomes

Appraise the concepts and principles of Excellence model and its relationship with total quality management principles
Appraise leadership models for nurturing and maintaining creativity and innovation culture in organizations
Devise effective innovation strategies and change management plans for an organization through information technology and decision support systems
Appraise the impact of values, ethics and culture on change in an organizational context
Apply qualitative and quantitative research methods and demonstrate data analysis and reporting competencies

Career opportunities for Master of Science in Innovation and Change Management

  • Change Managers
  • Innovation Specialist
  • Solutions Architect
  • Head of Research and Innovation
  • Change Managers & Coordinators
  • Branding Executives & Managers
  • Innovation and Strategy Consultants
  • Proposal Development Consultants
  • Strategic & Planning Directors and Managers
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