| Program Title: | Master of Science in Leadership and Organizational Development |
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| Credit Hours: | 30 |
| Delivery Mode: | Face-To-Face |
| Accreditation | Commission for Academic Accreditation, UAE (CAA) |
| Language of Study: | English |
| Duration: | 12 Months for Non-Thesis Pathway and 15 Months for Thesis Pathway |
The Master of Science in Leadership and Organizational Development (MSLOD) provides skills necessary for today’s dynamic business environment. The MSLOD program provides students with a high-quality professional education in modern theory and practice of Leadership and Organizational Development. Graduates from the program will be able to analyze and solve problems and effectively respond to and manage rapid technological and organizational changes prevalent in the modern business environment.
This program supports the pillars of the Abu Dhabi 2030 Vision, especially those directed at the promotion of a large empowered private sector, and a sustainable knowledge-based economy. The degree provides the underpinning knowledge to students wishing to follow a career in the fields of leadership and organizational development.
The MSLOD program is composed of courses that provide students with specialized knowledge of Leadership and Organizational Development. The program consists of ten courses, each three credit hours in value. ADSM offers a non-thesis pathway in addition to the existing thesis pathway. This is designed to give students greater flexibility in how they complete their degree, based on their academic or professional goals. Under this new dual-pathway structure, students may choose one of the following options:
Thesis Pathway
Students complete a traditional academic thesis worth 6 credit hours (CH), consisting of:
Non-Thesis Pathway (Applied Project)
Students complete a practice-oriented applied project worth 6 credit hours (CH), consisting of:
The applied project course focuses on practical problem-solving and real-world organizational impact, while maintaining the academic rigor required at QFEmirates Level 7.The MSLOD program is composed of courses that provide students with specialized knowledge of Leadership and Organizational Development.
