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International Negotiation*•
Crisis Management*•
Development and Underdevelopment*•
Migration and International Affairs*•
International Criminal Jurisdiction*•
Human Rights*•
HSS 683 Politics of Oil Area Studies•
Europe and the European Union*•
African Politics*•
Latin American Politics*•
People’s Republic of China in the 21st Century*•
Politics of East Asia*•
Southwest Asia*•
The Russian Federation and its Neighbors*•
HSS 613A Area Studies: Middle East•
HSS 613B Area Studies: Africa Independent StudiesHSS 699 Independent Study
*Courses pending final approval
Course Delivery Format
The format for delivering the Graduate Certificate in Diplomacy and International Affairs program is designed to minimize time away from work and family while maximizing interaction with fellow students and faculty. The program is delivered over a 12-month time frame. Faculty members utilize an innovative mix of on-site and off-site delivery systems that accommodates working graduate students. The on-site (in-classroom) instruction for each course is normally conducted in the evenings on weekdays. The off-site
(distance learning) instruction is provided through Blackboard courseware, and e-mail system and course management features provided by the Zayed University Computing Services Department. Students and faculty interact frequently to exchange e-mail, transfer files, submit papers, and access source materials.
Admission Requirements
Admission is open to males and females of all nationalities. Applicants must have earned a four-year baccalaureate degree with a GPA of 2.5 or higher from an accredited university and demonstrate sufficient English proficiency to manage a challenging, fast-paced graduate certificate program.
Graduation Requirements
Graduate students must maintain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 in course work taken in fulfillment of the requirements of a graduate certificate.
Movement to Master of Arts (M.A.) in Diplomacy and International Affairs
Courses successfully completed with a “B” or higher grade may be transferable into a subsequent Zayed University masters degree program;
however, admission into the Graduate Certificate in Diplomacy and International Affairs program does not guarantee admission into the Master of Arts in Diplomacy and International Affairs program. Students, if admitted, must request transfer of completed graduate certificate course credits to the masters degree program.
Introduction
The Graduate Certificate in Museum Studies program is offered in partnership with The
University of St. Andrews. The participation of the partner university allows the program to select experts in their respective fields of study who bring a depth of knowledge and an emphasis on practical application, both of which are essential to creating a relevant graduate certificate program. The Graduate Certificate in Museum Studies meets the needs of those who have earned a baccalaureate degree and wish to obtain an advanced certificate in museum studies without committing to a full masters degree program. The Graduate Certificate in Museum Studies also offers the opportunity for students to continue to complete a full masters degree program.
Objectives
The Graduate Certificate in Museum Studies provides a foundation in museum operation and management and exhibition design; and a special insight to contemporary western art, Islamic design, or Emirati heritage. Graduates will be well prepared to join the rapidly growing cultural institutions in Abu Dhabi and across the United Arab Emirates.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the Graduate Certificate in Museum Studies, graduates will be able to:
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understand the historical development of collections, the fundamentals of current museum and collection management bestpractices and the roles and functions of museum professionals;
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demonstrate knowledge of the nature of museum audiences and their needs, the services provided by museums and galleries, and the range of issues involved in museum management; and•
demonstrate superior knowledge of one of the following specialization areas: the history of the U.A.E. and its tangible and intangible heritage; contemporary and modern art; or Islamic art, design, and architecture.Faculty
The courses are taught by select professors from Zayed University and partner university faculty who have an earned a doctorate degree or the masters degree in fine arts, and who have comprehensive experience in museums, art, history and heritage.
Curriculum
At the beginning of the program, students take an intensive one-day orientation seminar. The orientation offers a number of workshops to introduce students to the program including Blackboard (virtual classroom software), library resources, project and portfolios, and professional writing skills. The curriculum consists of the following core and specialization courses: Core Courses
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Theory and Practice of Museums, Galleries, and Associated Organizations*•
Museums and Collections in Context*•
Audiences and Interpretation*•
Projects, Planning, and Management* Specialization CoursesStudents must select one course from three specialization courses. Each specialization course includes a core survey and a professional practice module.
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Modern and Contemporary Art (post 1945)*•
Islamic Design, Art, and Architecture*•
The History and Heritage of the United Arab Emirates**Courses pending final approval
Course Delivery Format
The format for delivering the Graduate Certificate in Museum Studies program is designed to minimize time away from work and family while maximizing interaction with fellow students and faculty.
Faculty members utilize a mixture of class lectures, distance learning instruction, and practical
tutorial sessions that accommodate experienced working graduate students. The program consists of four core courses and one specialization course delivered over a 12-month time frame. The in-classroom instruction for each course is conducted on three evenings during the week and there are also occasional weekend tutorial sessions.