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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

Why Choose Msc Information Security Through IGNOU UAE?

  • Degree awarded by a UGC-recognised Central University of the Government of India
  • Industry-relevant curriculum aligned with global cybersecurity and information security standards
  • Strong balance of technical depth and management-level security governance
  • Flexible distance / blended learning suitable for working IT professionals
  • Transparent NRI fee structure for international learners
  • Term-end examinations conducted locally in Sharjah (OSC 5509)
  • Dedicated UAE-based academic and admission support

IGNOU MAER – Syllabus Overview (2025–26)

Semester I
S.No
Subject Name
Subject Code
Credits
1
Business Environment
MER-001
4
2
Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship
MER-002
4
3
Business Ideation & Opportunity Identification
MER-003
4
4
Business Development & Entrepreneurial Competencies
MER-004
4
Semester I Total Credits
16
Semester II
S.No
Subject Name
Subject Code
Credits
1
IPR & Technology Commercialisation
MER-005
2
2
Management of New & Small Enterprises
MER-006
4
3
Govt. Initiatives & MSME Development
MER-007
2
4
Finance & Accounting
MER-008
4
5
Project I (Entrepreneurship Project)
MERP-001
4
Semester II Total Credits
16
Semester III
S.No
Subject Name
Subject Code
Credits
1
Marketing Management
MER-009
4
2
Organizational Management & Labour Relations
MER-010
4
3
Start-up, Incubation & Business Ethics
MER-011
4
4
Business Research Methods & Applications
MER-012
4
Semester III Total Credits
16
Semester IV
S.No
Subject Name
Subject Code
Credits
1
IT & Entrepreneurship
MER-013
4
2
Innovation & Strategic Management
MER-014
4
3
Social Entrepreneurship
MSW-09
4
4
Project II (Entrepreneurship Project – Continuation)
MERP-002
4
Semester IV Total Credits
16

Career Opportunities

Graduates of MSc Information Security can pursue roles such as:

Information Security Analyst
Cybersecurity Consultant
Network & Systems Security Engineer
Digital Forensics Analyst
IT Risk & Compliance Officer
Security Operations Centre (SOC) Analyst
Cybersecurity Governance & Policy Executive

What We Provide – IGNOU UAE (OSC 5509)

At Emirates Professional Training Institute, Sharjah, we provide complete learner support:

End-to-end admission and documentation assistance
Academic counselling and cybersecurity career guidance
Assignment and exam preparation support
Local exam coordination in Sharjah
Regular updates on IGNOU academic schedules and deadlines
Dedicated support for working professionals and international learners

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IGNOU Accreditation and Recognition

University Grants Commission (UGC)

Ministry of Education, Government of India

Distance Education Bureau (DEB)

Association of Indian Universities (AIU)

Commonwealth of Learning (COL)

UNESCO
Collaboration

World Education Services