Academic Programs for Military Colleges

The Academic Programs for Military Colleges is a strategic academic partnership between Abu Dhabi University and GHQ Armed Forces of the United Arab Emirates.

Its aim is to produce highly qualified graduates to meet the future needs of GHQ.

Please note that this program is for UAE Armed Forces Officers only.

Postgraduate

Master of International Relations
Type
Postgraduate
Credit Hours
31
Duration
2 years
2 -- 2
Language
English
Study mode
Part Time
Intake
Fall
Delivery mode
Evening
Campuses
Abu Dhabi

The Master of Human Resources Management program provides the students with advanced theoretical studies, knowledge, and skills in areas that are in great need in UAE.

Female students working on an undergraduate business assignment
Students working on an undergraduate business project
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Male students working on a group business assignment
About the program
Please note that this program is for UAE Armed Forces Officers only.

The Master of International Relations (MIR) program is the first of its kind to be offered in UAE. The program provides the students with advanced theoretical studies, knowledge, and skills in areas that are in great need in UAE. The MIR program will qualify the graduates to occupy diplomatic positions.

Program Goals

  • Enhance the student's knowledge about key issues and developments of international relations
  • Develop the student's experience on international relations in the Gulf and UAE
  • Provide students with the main theories in the field and enhance their critical thinking
  • Provide students with analytical research skills on the structures, processes, and politics of international and transnational relations
  • Develop student's ability to apply theoretical knowledge in comprehending contemporary international relations
  • Develop the international experience of the students

 

All Students are Officers in UAE Armed Forces.

The MIR graduates will be able to:

  • Critically evaluate the major theoretical and analytical perspectives within the field of international relations
  • Apply theoretical, conceptual and methodological approaches to contemporary International Relations issues
  • Demonstrate critical thinking and analytical skills to address complex international relations challenges in regional and global contexts
  • Apply appropriate foreign policy decision-making models to critically analyze and explain foreign policy choices
  • Communicate complex international relations issues and/or research findings effectively

 

Students in the Staff Officer course at Joint Command and Staff College in Abu Dhabi:

The applicant must meet the following conditions:

  • Is an admitted to the staff officer course at Joint Command and Staff College in Abu Dhabi.
  • Holds the General Secondary School Certificate (or equivalent).
  • Has Graduated from one of the three following colleges: Zayed II Military College – Khalifa Air College - Naval College and have successfully completed a study of (16) accredited course in the program.
  • Letter of acceptance from Joint Command & Staff College (JCSC).
  • Completed application form.
  • Copy of UAE National ID Card.
  • Copy of a valid passport (and residence visa, if resident in UAE).
  • Copy of a family book.
  • (6) recent passport-sized photographs.

     A true copy of the certified bachelor's degree Certificate and certified Official Transcript attested by the Ministry of Education-Higher Education Affairs for degrees within the UAE.

  • Original equivalency letter from Certificates Equivalency Department in Ministry of Education- Higher Education Affairs (for certificates issued from outside the UAE).

  • Official score record either: Academic IELTS (6), iBT (79), ITP 550 (Addressed to ADU).
  • Official transcripts & course syllabus from other universities for credit transfer.

Total

31

credit hours

Graduation Project

4

credit hours

Program Core

27

credit hours

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