Highlights
Tuition fee
2832 AED/credit 50976 AED / year
2832 AED/credit 50976 AED / year
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Tuition fee
2832 AED/credit 50976 AED / year
2832 AED/credit 50976 AED / year
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Duration
24 months
Duration
24 months
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Taught in
English
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English

About

The Master of Science in Innovation and Change Management at Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University focuses on the strategies for managing modern organizations and setting and maintaining the course of change.

Overview

It provides learners with specialist knowledge and skills on how to overcome resistance during the change process, and maximize learning and innovative thinking for anticipating and coping with the repercussions of change. 

This unique postgraduate program on innovation from HBMSU Dubai allows creative thinkers and those interested to gain additional knowledge to develop their ability to keep businesses competitive and adaptable in a constantly changing economic and social environment. After successful completion of the Master in Innovation and Change Management from HBMSU, learners will be equipped with concepts and methods that will help them be successful managers and leaders of change.

The Master of Science in Innovation and Change Management at Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University prepares learners to develop innovation and managing change strategies and to create an innovation culture within their organizations. The complex issue of managing change is addressed using case studies adapted to the local and regional context. Learners will learn how to create and maintain a workplace and culture that facilitates and sustains change including the benefits of a creative and innovative environment.

Program Goals

  • To develop learners comprehension and synthesizing skills to examine principles of total quality management to achieve excellence 
  • To develop learners knowledge, abilities and skills in developing and maintaining effective innovation strategies in organizations 
  • To develop learners knowledge and competencies in developing and maintaining effective change strategies in organizations 
  • To provide learners with contemporary knowledge and skills to develop effective leadership strategies and systematic approaches to negotiations and decision-making

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Entrepreneurship and Innovation
  • Research Methods
  • Principles of Business Excellence
  • Performance Management Fundamentals
  • Change Management
  • Innovation Strategies
  • Business Process Management Fundamentals
  • Information Technology Management

Key information

Duration

  • Part-time
    • 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

More details

The application process for HBMSU programs is open year-round

Language

English
TOEFL® IBT
71
IELTS
5.5

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

  • Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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Academic requirements

GPA admission requirements GPA
3

English requirements

TOEFL® IBT
71
IELTS
5.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

  • The applicant must hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited Higher Education Institution with a minimum AGPA of 3.00 on a 4.00 Scale or its equivalent. 
  • Applicants from non-management backgrounds will need to first enroll and complete the non-credit foundation course Management Appreciation Program (MAP).
  • Official transcript
  • TOEFL, IELTS score reports (if available)
  • One photograph
  • A valid passport copy with a valid visa
  • Emirates ID / National ID
  • Police clearance certificate
  • Equivalency certificate issued by the UAE Ministry of Education

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
  • International

    Non-residents
    50976 AED / year
    50976 AED / year
  • Domestic

    Citizens or residents
    50976 AED / year
    50976 AED / year

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Innovation and Change Management.

Available Scholarships

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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program

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U.S. government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
33600 EUR
Deadline
01 Jul 2026
Mundus MAPP EMJM Scholarship
Merit-based

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Mundus MAPP
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships

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ACES Education Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
Merit-based

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Canadian Men’s Health Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2026
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
Merit-based

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Headway
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
Moving Mates Scholarship
Need-based

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Moving Mates
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships

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ACU (The Association of Commonweath Universities)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Anytime
AUFIN Global Impact Scholarship
Merit-based

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AUFIN Education & Scholarship
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
10 May 2026
Transform Your Future with Scholarship
Merit-based

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GBS Dubai
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based

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educations.com
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
06 Jul 2026
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
Merit-based

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Diamant Gerstein
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 SEK
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
Kreditkortlistan Financial Scholarship
Merit-based

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Enkla Media - Kreditkortlistan
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based

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IvyPanda
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
CryptoRunner Scholarship

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CryptoRunner
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
The Bill Walsh Scholarship
Merit-based

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ACES: The Society for Editing
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
25000 USD
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest

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Ayn Rand Institute
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jul 2026
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Merit-based

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Pinsky Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
7000 USD
Deadline
24 Apr 2026
Go Global MBA Scholarship
Merit-based

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educations.com
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Aug 2026
Florida Rentals Annual Dream Vacation Scholarship

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Florida Rentals
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
$1,500 Annual Students’ Presentation Crafting Scholarship

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IvyPanda
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
55 GBP
Deadline
18 Jun 2026
IELTS Morgan Terry Memorial IATEFL Scholarship
Merit-based

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IELTS from 6 to 9
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship

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IELTS from 6 to 9
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme

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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
20 May 2026
PlagiarismSearch Essay Contest
Merit-based

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PlagiarismSearch
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarships

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European Commission
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
965 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Dr. Martin Blank – SYB Scholarship
Merit-based

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Shield Your Body
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
31 Jul 2026
The MyUS Community Scholarship

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MyUS
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid

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American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
Location not available

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