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Master of Arts (Entrepreneurship) – MAER

About MAER Course

The MAER program is designed for aspiring entrepreneurs, innovators, and professionals who wish to launch their own ventures or bring innovative thinking into existing organizations. The program equips learners with practical entrepreneurial skills, including startup planning, innovation management, critical thinking, and leadership. With strong focus on soft skills and project-based learning, MAER is the perfect fit for students and working professionals in the UAE aiming to become successful entrepreneurs in today’s dynamic global economy.

Key Highlights:

  • ✅ Globally Recognized IGNOU Master’s Degree
  • ✅ Exam Support in UAE – No need to travel to India
  • ✅ Affordable Fee Structure – Lower exam fees if enrolled via UAE center
  • ✅ Two Major Projects – Real-world entrepreneurial projects to build a startup or innovation plan
  • ✅ Perfect for Entrepreneurs – Students, working professionals, and career changers

Eligibility

Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university.
Open to graduates across all fields.
UAE students and working professionals are eligible to apply.

Duration

2 Years

(4 Semesters)

Delivered through IGNOU’s

Open & Distance Learning (ODL) mode with flexible learning, assignments, and UAE-based exam centers.

FEE

Course Fee

5900 Dhs/ Per Year

Registration Fee

400 Dhs (At the time of Admission along with course fee of 1st year)

Exam Fee

75Dhs/Paper

IGNOU MAER – Syllabus Overview (2025–26)

Semester I

S.No Subject Code Subject Title Credits
1
MER-001
Business Environment
4
2
MER-002
Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship
4
3
MER-003
Business Ideation & Opportunity Identification
4
4
MER-004
Business Development & Entrepreneurial Competencies
4

Semester II

S.No Subject Code Subject Title Credits
5
MER-005
IPR & Technology Commercialisation
2
6
MER-006
Management of New & Small Enterprises
4
7
MER-007
Govt. Initiatives & MSME Development
2
8
MER-008
Finance & Accounting
4
9
MERP-001
Project I (Entrepreneurship Project)
4

Semester III

S.No Subject Code Subject Title Credits
10
MER-009
Marketing Management
4
11
MER-010
Organizational Management & Labour Relations
4
12
MER-011
Start-up, Incubation & Business Ethics
4
13
MER-012
Business Research Methods & Applications
4

Semester IV

S.No Subject Code Subject Title Credits
14
MER-013
IT & Entrepreneurship
4
15
MER-014
Innovation & Strategic Management
4
16
Social Entrepreneurship
MSW-09
4
17
MERP-002
Project II (Entrepreneurship Project – Continuation)
4
Total 64 Credits

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