Page 186 - Postgraduate Catalog 2026-27

186 187

Program Educational Objectives research that integrates knowledge from various fields of Elective Courses 12 Credit Hours
engineering and management, employing highly advanced
(PEOs) cognitive and strategic decision-making skills. Course
The Program Educational Objectives (PEOs) are to produce 3. an ability to communicate proficiently to present, defend, Code Course Title Credit Hours Prerequisite(s)
graduates who will: and critique complex ideas and findings in engineering DEN711 Advanced Project Management 3 Graduate Standing
1. Demonstrate expertise as engineering scholars by management through scholarly writing, industry reports, and
professional presentations.
achieving significant technical, research, and leadership DEN710 Advanced Decision-Making Models 3 DEN 701
accomplishments that contribute to advancing knowledge 4. an ability to recognize and navigate complex ethical, DEN704 Advanced Quality Engineering 3 DEN 701
in their field. organizational, and professional responsibilities in engineering
2. Engage in lifelong scholarly pursuits, including advanced management and research contexts, making informed DEN706 Advanced Operations Research and Simulation 3 DEN 703
research, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the judgments that consider global, economic, environmental, DEN709 Advanced Information Technology Management 3 DEN 703
and societal impacts.
dissemination of knowledge through professional and
academic channels. 5. an ability to contribute effectively in multidisciplinary and DEN751 Supply Chain Decision Models 3 Graduate Standing
cross-functional environments, demonstrating autonomy,
3. Contribute to the development of local and global strategic leadership, and the capacity to foster team and DEN781 Clean Energy Systems and Mineral Man-agement 3 Graduate Standing
communities, upholding the highest standards of ethical, self- professional development in engineering management Sustainable Engineering and Circular Economy
social, and professional responsibility in research and DEN791 Practices 3 Graduate Standing
innovation. contexts.
Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) 6. an ability to develop and implement data-driven decision-
making strategies, analyze and interpret incomplete or
The learning outcomes of the program (PLOs) are: ambiguous business and technical data, and apply sound PhD Research Dissertation 30 Credit Hours
managerial judgment to optimize engineering processes and
1. an ability to apply advanced research, critical analysis, and innovations. Course
innovative thinking to solve complex engineering management Code Course Title Credit Hours Prerequisite(s)
challenges using specialized and interdisciplinary knowledge 7. an ability to self-assess, acquire, and integrate new advanced
in engineering and management. knowledge in engineering management, demonstrating DEN799 PhD Research Dissertation 30 8 Credit Hours Completed
critical awareness of contemporary industry challenges,
2. an ability to design and execute independent, original
emerging technologies, and recent advancements in the field.
Online Delivery
Curriculum The program will be delivered 80% face-to-face and 20% online. Courses that are delivered online are shown in below
table:
Program Component Courses Credit Hours
Course
Core Courses 4 12 Code Course Title Credit Hours Prerequisite(s)
Elective Courses 4 12 DEN702 Advanced Research Communication 3 Graduate Standing
Research Dissertation 1 30 DEN703 Advanced Analysis and Computing 3 Graduate Standing
Total 9 54

Core Courses 12 Credit Hours

Course
Code Course Title Credit Hours Prerequisite(s)
DEN701 Advanced Probability and Stochastic Processes 3 Graduate Standing
DEN702 Advanced Research Communication 3 Graduate Standing
DEN703 Advanced Analysis and Computing 3 Graduate Standing
DEN795 Doctoral Seminar 3 DEN702

Abu Dhabi University | Postgraduate Catalog 2026 - 2027 Abu Dhabi University | Postgraduate Catalog 2026 - 2027