MicroMaster integrates Amazon’s industry expertise with AUD’s academic excellence
Amazon UAE and the American University in Dubai (AUD) recently announced the launch of a MicroMaster program in Entrepreneurship and Innovation, bringing Amazon’s world-class innovation expertise directly into the classroom.
This collaboration reflects Amazon and AUD’s shared vision to empower future leaders with the knowledge, skills, and practical experience needed to drive innovation, support economic development, and shape impactful, sustainable solutions in the region and beyond.
Set to begin in May 2026, the MicroMaster comprises of three graduate-level courses: Innovation and Entrepreneurship, which explores how organizations generate and sustain innovation across multiple functions and stages of evolution; Social Innovation, which examines impact-driven business models and the policies that enable environmental and social change.
Collaboration
“This collaboration reflects our deep commitment to developing local talent and empowering the communities we serve, helping students create solutions that drive meaningful, positive change across diverse business environments,” commented Prashant Saran, Director of Operations, Amazon Middle East, Africa, and Turkey.
Students will develop entrepreneurial skills through direct assessments, industry-informed projects, stakeholder engagement, and guest lectures from Amazon subject-matter experts. Upon completion, students will receive a joint AUD-Amazon certificate, with credits applicable toward AUD’s Master of Science in Innovation Management.
“We are delighted to join forces with Amazon to co-design a set of graduate-level courses that integrate applied projects, case studies, and industry-developed learning materials,” stated Dr. Kyle Long, President, American University in Dubai.
