Overview

The Engineering Management research programme from Abu Dhabi University , which consists of 54 credits, is based on a three-year study plan that includes four core and four elective courses, totaling 24 credits, and 30 credits of a PhD dissertation. The coursework will equip students with cutting-edge competencies that will enable them, through the PhD dissertation's research, to develop impactful technical and managerial solutions to the UAE and MENA economies, meriting publication in reputable, international journals.

Programme Objectives

The Programme Educational Objectives (PEOs) are to produce graduates who will:

Demonstrate expertise as engineering scholars by achieving significant technical, research, and leadership accomplishments that contribute to advancing knowledge in their field.

Engage in lifelong scholarly pursuits, including advanced research, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the dissemination of knowledge through professional and academic channels.

Contribute to the development of local and global communities, upholding the highest standards of ethical, social, and professional responsibility in research and innovation

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Probability and Stochastic Processes

Advanced Research Communication

Advanced Analysis and Computing

Advanced Project Management

Advanced Decision-Making Models

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-02-23 00:00:00

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Language

English

IELTS

6

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Credits

54 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Disciplines

Engineering Management View 3 other PhDs in Engineering Management in United Arab Emirates

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Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

Master degree in a directly related discipline from an accredited university recognized by the UAE Ministry of Education.

A minimum CGPA of 3.0 on a 4.0-point scale.

Personal assessment: applicants will be required to successfully complete a panel interview with the DBA’s Admission Selection Committe.

Work Experience: applicants must submit evidence of at least two (2) years of full-time work experience at a middle to upper management level

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

76720 AED / year

≈ 76720 AED / year

Additional Details

National students fees per credit:

Abu Dhabi Campus: 4620 AED

Living costs

Abu Dhabi

United Arab Emirates

5000 - 8600 AED / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.