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RIT Dubai launches Master of Science in Organizational Leadership and Innovation 

New graduate program to prepare next generation of technology leaders

June 25,2024 , Dubai, UAE: Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) of Dubai has announced the launch of a Master of Science in Organizational Leadership and Innovation program. The new graduate degree is designed to equip students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills to transition from management to leadership in the context of rapid technological advances in the workplace.

RIT Dubai has announced the launch of a Master of Science in Organizational Leadership and Innovation program

Accredited by the UAE Ministry of Education, the program focuses on tech innovations and their impact on leadership. It will enable participants to develop the mindset to foresee emerging trends and build responsive strategies that create new business opportunities. The new degree addresses an emerging market need for leaders who have the capacity to establish a working environment that encourages innovation and empowers teams to embrace a technology-driven future.

Dr. Panagiotis Kokkalis, Associate Professor and Chair of Business and Management at RIT Dubai

The Master of Science in Organizational Leadership and Innovation is unique in its combination of the two disciplines ,which are traditionally taught as separate degree programs. Through practice-based learning, the course supports students to develop critical business skills, such as negotiation and ethical decision making, while unlocking their creative talent through lessons in design thinking and leading innovation. Participants can also explore entrepreneurship and business start-up as part of the curriculum.

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ZainTECH and Rochester Institute of Technology Dubai launch Data Challenge

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Inaugural ZainTECH Data Challenge hosted at RITDubai Innovation Center

Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 2 November, 2023

ZainTECH, the integrated digital solutions provider of Zain Group, has launched the inaugural ZainTECH Data Challenge on 28 October, in collaboration with Rochester Institute of Technology(RIT) Dubai. The event follows the strategic partnership signed by the two entities earlier this month at GITEX Global 2023, aimed at advancing research and development, and fostering key business collaborations aligned with the UAE’s national agenda and talent development.

The Inaugural ZainTECH Data Challenge, in line with their talent development agenda was hosted at the RIT Dubai Innovation Center 

The ZainTECH Data Challenge was held at RIT Dubai’s Innovation Center, during which RIT students worked with ZainTECH’s Dataexperts to gain practical experience. The Challenge also encouraged students to think critically and creatively to address real-world data problems; learning how to formulate hypotheses, design experiments, and evaluate model performance – a crucial skill for data-driven decision-making.

Collaboration is essential in data science and as such, students were grantedthe opportunity to work in teams during the event, sharing knowledge, ideas, and expertise to tackle complex challenges collaboratively.Team Velox, comprised of students Patricia Denise Azarraga Ignacio, Nart Madi, and Zoya Hyat Shaikh, secured first place in the competition, followed by team Cinnabonwith members Muhammed Yusuf, Omar Mohammed Nayyar, and Dawood Ahmed Jukaku in second place, and Team X, including students Daniil Mikhailov, Alisher Beisembekov, and TairlanKairolla, in third place. The winning teams not only celebrated their achievements but also received substantial rewards, including scholarships and coveted paid internships at ZainTECH. These prizes serve to propel their learning and pave the way for promising career trajectories. 

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