S No COURSES Weeks PROFESSOR

UPEACE Resident
1 Peace and Conflict Studies 3 Credits 9 weeks Faculty

2 Research Methods 3 Credits 9 weeks Amr Abdalla

3 Independent Research Project 6 Credits 18 weeks Advisor

4 Environment and Peace 2 Credits 9 Weeks Jan Breitling

1 Peace Education; Theory and Practice 3 Credits 9 Weeks Toh Swee-Hin

Human Rights and Humanitarian Law in the

2 Contemporary World 3 Credits Mihir Kanade

Juan Pablo
3 Human Vulnerability and Climate 2 Credits 6 Weeks
Hoffmaister

4 Non-Violent Transformation of Conflicts 2 Credits 6 Weeks Mary E. King

5 Gender and Peace Studies 2 Credits 6 Weeks TBA

Media, Peace and Conflict: Reflections on Karim El

6 3 Credits 9 Weeks
Roles and Functions of the Media Mantawi

Multiculturalism: Contemporary Leadership,

7 3 Credits 9 Weeks Kerri Drumm
Culture and Diversity

From Economic Recovery to Economic

8 2 Credits 6 Weeks Nika Salvetti
Sustainable Development

Gender Mainstreaming in Peacekeeping

9 Operations and Humanitarian Assistance 2 Credits 6 Weeks TBA

10 Practices of Conflict Management and 2 Credits 6 Weeks Linda Johnston

Peacebuilding
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ELECTIVE COURSES
 Education for Emergencies: Concepts and
1 2 Credits 6 Weeks Toh Swee-Hin
Practices

2 War Images – What Do We (Learn To) See? 2 Credits 6 Weeks Daniela Ingruber

3 Fundraising for Sustainable Development 2 Credits 6 Weeks Jurgen Carls

Religion, Conflict and Peacebuilding: Faith-

4 based Practices and Interfaith Dialogue 2 Credits 6 Weeks Toh Swee-Hin
Movements

Urban Violence, Narcotics and Citizen

5 3 Credits 9 Weeks Adam Baird
Security

6 Leading Strategies for Change 2 Credits 6 Weeks Rolain Borel

Juan Carlos
7 International Law, Borders and Conflicts 2 Credits 6 Weeks
Sainz-Borgo

8 Peace Journalism 2 credits 2 Credits 6 Weeks Julia Hoffmann

Local and Global Justice: Challenges and Toh Swee-Hin &

9 2 Credits 6 Weeks
Practices for Peacebuilders Virginia Cawagas

10 Environment and Development 2 Credits 6 Weeks Robert Fletcher

11 Social Responsibility 2 Credits 6 Weeks Nika Salvetti

International Law Dimensions of Peace and

12 3 Credits 9 weeks Mihir Kanade
Conflicts

13 Language, Media and Peace 3 Credits 9 weeks Daniela Ingruber

14 Globalization and Human Rights 3 Credits 9 weeks Mihir Kanade

15 Masculinities and Violence 3 Credits 9 weeks TBA

Tatiana
Building Peace Online: Applied Social Media
16 Technologies 2 Credits 6 weeks Philiptchenko &
Ingmar Zahorsky
17 Negotiations and Mediation 3 Credits 9 weeks Amr Abdalla

New Perspectives on Families and

18 2 Credits 6 weeks Sharon Mijares
Community Health

Curriculum Development: Perspectives,

19 2 Credits 6 weeks Virginia Cawagas
Purposes, and Practices

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 DATE

8 Sept. to 7 Nov. 2014

Egypt 5 Jan. 2015 to 6 Mar. 2015

Due date 20 Dec.2015

Germany 10 Nov. to 19 Dec. 2014

Australia 8 Sept. to 7 Nov. 2014

India 5 Jan. 2015 to 6 Mar. 2015

Costa Rica 9 Mar. to 17 Apr. 2015

United States 9 Mar. to 17 Apr. 2015

20 Apr. to 29 May 2015

Egypt 1 June to 31 July 2015

United States 1 June to 31 July 2015

Italy 3 Aug. to 11 Sept. 2015

TBA 3 Aug. to 11 Sept. 2015

United States 14 Sept. to 23 Oct. 2015

 Australia 29 Sept. to 7 Nov. 2014

10 Nov. to 19 Dec. 2014

Germany 10 Nov. to 19 Dec. 2014

Australia 5 Jan. 2015 to 13 Feb. 2015

United
5 Jan. 2015 to 6 Mar. 2015
Kingdom

Switzerland 9 Mar. to 17 Apr. 2015

Venezuela 16 Mar. to 24 Apr. 2015

Germany 20 Apr. to 29 May 2015

Australia &
20 Apr. to 29 May 2015
Philippines

United States 27 Apr. to 5 June 2015

Italy 1 June to 10 July 2015

India 1 June to 31 July 2015

Austria 8 June to 7 Aug. 2015

India 3 Aug. to 2 Oct. 2015

TBA 3 Aug. to 2 Oct. 2015

Canada &
Germany 10 Aug. to 18 Sept. 2015
 Egypt 10 Aug. to 9 Oct. 2015

USA 14 Sept. to 23 Oct. 2015

Philippines 14 Sept. to 23 Oct. 2015

 Programs AED AED USD$
Admission Fee ‐ Graduate Degrees 2500 2500 685
Admission Application Form Fee Graduate Degrees 150 150 41
Admission Application Form Fee ‐ ELI Levels 250 0 68
Late Registration Fee 1000 0 274
Graduation Fee (should be paid with applying for the 2000 0 548
final clearance)
Internet & Laboratories Fee (100 per month) 400 400 110
Identity Card Fee 100 100 27
Identity Card Replacement Fee 200 0 55
Grade Appeal Fee /Per Course 250 250 68
External Transfer Fee/Per Course * 300 0 82
Official Transcript Fee 200 200 55
Graduation Certificate Fee 500 500 137
Attested Graduation Certificate Fee 200 200 55
Incomplete Exam Fee 750 750 205
Challenge Exam Fee 500 500 137
TWIMC Letter ‐ Arabic 75 0 21
TWIMC Letter ‐ English 75 75 21
Fee Quotations 50 50 14
Student Locker (per semester ) 150 0 41
Visa Processing Fee ‐ Inside UAE 3500 0 959
Visa Processing Fee ‐ Outside UAE 3000 0 822
Passport Deposit/Security Fee (In Lieu of Passport) 4000 0 1 ,096
Visa Renewal Fee 500 0 137
Visa Cancellation Fee ‐ Inside UAE 300 0 82
Visa Cancellation Fee ‐ Outside UAE 500 0 137
Transport ‐ Dubai International City & Silicon Oasis 500 0 137
Transport ‐ Dubai 900 0 247
Transport ‐ Sharjah 1200 0 329
Penalty for Bouncing Cheque 500 0 137
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 Master in Security and Strategic Studies

Requirements MSM
No.  of Courses Cr. Hrs.
Core Courses 4 12
Free Elective Courses 2 6
Thesis 1 6
Internship 1 6
Total - 30

Core Courses: Four Compulsory Courses (12 credit hours)

Course Code Course Title Cr. Hrs.
MSS 600 International Security and Strategic Studies 3
MSS 601 Crisis Management Communication 3
MSS 602 Homeland Security 3
MSS 603 Research in Security and Strategic Studies   3

2.  Two Free Elective Courses (6 Credit Hours)

Two courses will be selected out of five elective courses which are in the following:
Course Code Course Title Cr. Hrs.
MSS 605 Special Topics in the Middle East Security 3
MSS 606 Diplomacy and Military Forces 3
MSS 607 Contemporary Issues in Foreign Politics 3
MSS 608 International Law and Security 3
MSS 609 Intelligence and Security 3

3.    Internship (6 Credit Hours)

Internship will be conducted in relative institutions such as universities’
specialization departments abroad, state institutions, international organizations
etc
Course Code Course Title Cr. Hrs.
MSS 620 Internship 6

4.    Dissertation: ( 6 Credit hours)

Thesis is the mandatory in the MA in Security and Strategic Studies Program.
Course Code Course Title Cr. Hrs.
MSS 630 Thesis 6