Master of Public Policy and Foresight
Overview
The MA in Public Policy and Foresight is designed to prepare students as globally minded professionals equipped with the analytical, strategic, and leadership skills required to address contemporary and emerging public policy challenges. The program emphasizes future-oriented thinking, innovation, and evidence-based decision-making through high-quality teaching, applied research, and community engagement opportunities.
The program directly supports AUE’s strategic goals by fostering a diverse and inclusive learning environment, enhancing curriculum quality through innovative and industry-relevant academic offerings, and developing graduates who are future-ready and committed to lifelong learning. Through interdisciplinary learning and critical analysis, students will gain expertise in policy development, strategic foresight, governance, and sustainable decision-making in both regional and global contexts.
The MA in Public Policy and Foresight delivers robust and forward-thinking academic experiences aligned with the growing demand for professionals in policy analysis, strategic planning, governance, and future studies. The program promotes scholarly productivity, innovation, and practical engagement while positioning AUE as a leading institution offering a distinctive and contemporary graduate degree.
Furthermore, the program contributes to AUE’s vision of becoming a leading higher educational institution locally and regionally by preparing graduates to become creative, effective, and productive contributors to government, international organizations, private sectors, and society at large.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Explain the knowledge in the field of intellectual property in an in-depth and comprehensive manner.
- Analyze the contemporary knowledge of scientific research to be a basis for constructive critical thinking and familiarity with the latest developments in intellectual property, professional practice and knowledge production to find new concepts and solutions to emerging challenges
- Prepare scientific research in the field of intellectual property in line with legal research methods and the requirements of scientific integrity
- Present the ability to carry out legal duties objectively, impartially, and independently through interactive and self-learning applications
- Create legal solutions in cases and modern methods in order to take appropriate measures and decisions in accordance with the texts, rulings and judicial principles.
ADMISSION 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.
ACCREDITATION
The American University in the Emirates is licensed by the UAE Ministry of Education – Commission for Academic Accreditation | caa.ae
This program is Pending SACSCOC approval.
PROGRAM STRUCTURE
Course Category
Total Number of Courses
Total Number of Credit Hours
Core Courses
6
18
Electives
2
6
Thesis 1
1
3
Thesis 2
1
3
Total (Excluding Bridging Courses)
10
30 Credit Hours
PROGRAM courses
ELECTIVE COURSES
2 COURSES | 6 CREDIT HOURS
ATTENDANCE
WEEKEND CLASSES
Sat – Sun | BETWEEN 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Weekday Classes
MON – WED | BETWEEN 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
