6 Strategy MA Degree Programs

For you, design is not just about aesthetics. It has the potential to change the world for the better. You have a BA degree in creative disciplines and want to help create the future. Welcome to our design strategy Master's program.

With the Strategic Sports Management Master's program, you train yourself for taking on management positions in the sports sector, a global growth market with above-average growth potential. The basis of the practice-oriented Master's program in sports management is a sound theoretical management basis and its practical application to the sports industry. The focus is on the global future topics in sports as strategic and practical subject areas. These include foremost leadership, digitalization, sustainability, integrative management, health, and tourism, as well as consulting.

In the Marketing Management Master you will learn how to develop powerful marketing strategies from the findings of market research and the specifications of company management, and to plan, implement and control marketing campaigns in a targeted manner. The program has a high practical emphasis and includes a semester abroad at one of ISM's over 190 partner universities. All ISM study programs are AACSB-accredited.

The Master of Arts (MA) in Security and Strategic Studies offered at the American University in the Emirates (AUE) is a rigorous interdisciplinary program that combines both theory and practice. It identifies, analyzes, and addresses current and emerging security challenges and threats. The program prepares students through educational and research-led courses for national and international positions. The program’s curriculum standards are framed according to the QF of Emirates level 9 and the CAA standards. Graduate students are provided with a broad but also specialized knowledge in regional and global, security and strategic affairs. Students with an interdisciplinary approach and knowledge but also working-related experiences are welcome to apply. The MA in Security and Strategic Studies is designed for professionals and academically qualified graduates with B.A. or other higher degrees from the field of International Relations, Political Science, International Studies, Security and Strategic Studies, Law, Humanities or a closely related or inter-related fields such as communication, and business with specialization to security, strategy, and international affairs.

Focus on strategic leadership and decision-making for organizational success. This specialization equips students with tools to analyze, plan, and execute strategies effectively.

This degree can be completed in 18 to 48 months and includes key strategic foresight elements of futures theory, leadership, creativity, vision, social change, critical thinking, forecasting, scenario development and strategic planning.