Master of Arts in Security and Strategic Studies
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 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 Education equalization certificates. Contact us for assistance or more information.
- 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.
ADMISSION
REQUIREMENTS
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
For graduate degree completion, graduate students must satisfy the following requirements:
- Earn a minimum CGPA of 2.00 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.
ACCREDITATION
THESIS TRACK
The Masters Program of Security and Strategic Studies, includes a specialized based research Thesis.
SECURITY AND STRATEGY THESIS SPECIALIZATION
Among others:
- Environmental Security
- Traditional and Non-Traditional Warfare
- Preventive and Pre-Emptive Operations
- Security and Safety
- Strategic Management of Security
- Medicine security
- Complex security
- Stadium security
- Biological security
- Nuclear facilities security
- Food Scarcity
- Smart Cities and Cyber-Security
- Symmetrical & Assymetrical War
- Peace and Negotiations
- Space Security
- Future Challenges
- Environmental security
- Border security
- Roads security
- Transportation Security
- Strategic Statecraft
- Policy analysis making
- Critical infrastructure protection strategy
- Security
- Future affairs
- Space Strategy
- Water & Food Security
- Conflict & Peace Studies
PROGRAM STRUCTURE
Course Category
Total Number of Courses
Total Number of Credit Hours
Core Courses
6
18
Free Elective Courses
4
12
Thesis 1
1
3
Thesis 2
1
3
Total
36 Credit Hours
FEE STRUCTURE
Tuition (One Semester)
Admission (One Time)
Last Updated on July 19, 2022
CORE COURSES
6 COURSES | 18 CREDIT HOURS
ELECTIVE COURSES
CHOOSE TWO COURSES | 6 CREDIT HOURS
Students are free to select two courses (6 credits hours) from the following courses.
THESIS
6 CREDIT HOURS
Students in this course will work with their thesis supervisor to develop a thesis proposal and begin their distinctive, applied research project. It is meant to stimulate students in acquiring and in-depth knowledge and insight in a specific subject of interest to the students which should contribute to the discipline areas of security and strategic studies. The primary goal is for the student to practice the mechanisms of transitioning from concept to active inquiry. Depending on the nature of the subject, the student will develop a study questions, conduct a literature review, develop a methodological approach, and begin preliminary research. Students are expected to apply qualitative, quantitative, and comparative research approaches to the chosen subject.
In this course, students will continue developing their thesis project, revising techniques (if required), addressing challenges, analysing findings, and eventually articulating the complete experience. Students will build on work from the previous semester and put all of the pieces together to complete the final thesis project, following the required research process and procedures. Students will be required to provide a verbal defense as part of the assessment and fulfilment of the course.
ATTENDANCE
WEEKEND CLASSES
Course A | Tue –Thur | 5:00 pm –8:00 pm
Course B | Mon –Wed | 5:00 pm –8:00 pm
If one course is registered, one-timing would be selected
WEEKEND CLASSES
Course A | Sat-Sun | 9:00 am –12:00 pm
Course B | Sat-Sun | 2:00 pm –5:00 pm
If one course is registered, one-timing would be selected
JOINING THE PROGRAM
Students can join anytime during the year and at the beginning of any block.
SEPTEMBER
FALL SEMESTER
JANUARY
SPRING SEMESTER
MAY
SUMMER SEMESTER
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