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CONTENTS Heriot-Watt Universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dubai Campus brings high quality British education within easy reach of both undergraduate and postgraduate students in the Gulf and beyond.

Welcome to the Dubai Campus 2 Welcome from the University Principal 3 Welcome from the Head of Dubai Campus 3 Come and See Us

Introducing Heriot-Watt University

Introducing the Dubai Campus

Be Part of our New Campus Expansion 11 Transfer to our Campuses in the UK

Living in the UAE

School of Engineering and Physical Sciences Introduction Electronic and Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Engineering and Management Automotive Engineering Energy School of Management and Languages Introduction Business Administration Accountancy and Finance Business and Finance Management Strategic Project Management International Business Management Finance International Accounting and Finance Logistics and Supply Chain Management

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School of Textiles and Design Introduction Fashion Design Fashion Marketing and Retailing Interior Design

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School of Mathematical and Computer Sciences Introduction Computer Systems Computer Systems Management Information Technology E-Commerce

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Institute of Petroleum Engineering 96 Introduction 97 Petroleum Engineering 98 Edinburgh Business School Introduction Master of Business Administration

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Degree Entry Programme Introduction Engineering Management Design Studies

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How to Apply Tuition Fees Scholarships

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Support Services Recruitment and Admissions Office Student Services Office Student Experience Office

118 120 121

Frequently Asked Questions Contact Us

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School of the Built Environment Introduction Civil Engineering Architectural Engineering Water Resources Civil Engineering and Construction Management Construction Project Management Quantity Surveying Facilities Management Quantity Surveying Real Estate Management and Development Construction Project Management

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School of Life Sciences Introduction Management and Psychology Psychology for Business Food Science, Safety and Health

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welcome to the dubai campus

WELCOME FROM ThE UNIVERSITY pRINCIpaL Professor Steve Chapman FRSE FRSC Principal and Vice-Chancellor

Deciding on a university is probably one of the most important decisions in your life and I hope you will find that Heriot-Watt University’s unique learning environment offers you the very best in terms of study opportunities, facilities, accommodation and social life. Heriot-Watt is one of the world’s leading universities for business and industry and has a reputation for innovative education, enterprise and leading edge research. Educating the professionals and thinkers of tomorrow, the University continues a rich tradition of excellence.

We offer a highly distinctive range of programmes in science, engineering, design, business and languages. By applying to Heriot-Watt you will have the chance to join the country’s international university and to join our multinational community of students from Dubai, the UK and over 150 countries worldwide. University is about more than academic education and we believe that here at Heriot-Watt we give the opportunity for social education and a sense of community which allows lifelong friendships to be formed.

As a university devoted to living and learning, we ensure that students will transfer smoothly into the wider world and the career of their choice. Indeed, we have a considerable reputation for helping graduates to gain the skills needed for the world of work and we aim to help in that transition. Our student support services and my academic colleagues will ensure that your experience here is friendly, welcoming and inclusive.

WELCOME FROM ThE hEad OF dUbaI CaMpUS Professor Ammar Kaka, A Vice-Principal of Heriot-Watt University Executive Dean and Head of the Dubai Campus

As the first British university to open a campus in Dubai, Heriot-Watt University has established itself as a pioneer in the higher education market in the UAE. Our reputation for world-class teaching and practical, leading-edge research, with strong links to business and industry, has seen sharp growth in applications to the Dubai Campus since it opened in 2005. It is of particular pleasure to me to be taking over as the Head of Dubai Campus during a period of significant development and expansion.

Reinforcing our commitment to providing high quality British education through programmes tailored to meet the demands of the UAE employment market, 2011 will see the opening of a new, purpose-built campus. This £35 million investment will treble the size of the university, enhance our world-class programme offering and provide much improved student support facilities and services. The academic performance of Dubai students has been exceptional. As well as winning more than their fair share of University prizes and degrees with distinction they have also generated

a reputation for winning a number of industry and design awards. This, combined with many undergraduates gaining their first taste of employment with world class ‘blue-chip’ companies, and postgraduates achieving career progression as a result of their degrees demonstrates the synergy between students and the University experience. By joining Heriot-Watt Dubai Campus you will be welcomed into a supportive learning environment and be taking your first step towards a successful career.

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COME aNd SEE US YOUR FUTURE STaRTS hERE

Come and visit us in Dubai international Academic City or at exhibitions around the world where you will always receive a warm welcome. Academic and recruitment and Admissions staff will advise, educate and enthuse you towards your future studies. your friends and family are always very welcome too.

oPEn DAys – mEEt tHE tEAm Throughout the year, the Recruitment and Admissions team arranges formal Open Days for prospective students and their friends and families to visit the campus. This is your chance to tour the facilities and speak to current students and academic staff about the University and the programmes we offer. There will also be an opportunity for you to apply for your chosen programme during our Open Days.

lEArn morE ABoUt tHE UnivErsity – EXHiBitions Heriot-Watt University Dubai Campus is active in all relevant education exhibitions, not only in the Gulf, but around the world. Please visit our website for a full update of events that we may be attending near you in the future. www.news.hw.ac.uk/events

oPEn DAy DAtEs*

ComE AnD mEEt Us At GEtEX 2011

Friday 7 January 2011 Friday 11 February 2011 Friday 11 March 2011 Friday 29 April 2011 Friday 20 May 2011 Friday 10 June 2011 Friday 8 July 2011 Friday 5 August 2011 Friday 26 August 2011 Friday 9 September 2011

Heriot-Watt will be present at the GETEx Exhibition at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre. We look forward to seeing you there.

ComE AnD sEE Us – AnytimE! Heriot-Watt University Dubai Campus is open six days a week from Saturday to Thursday to provide you with all the information you need about your chosen degree programme. Our specialist team is on hand, all year round, to provide you with

hOW TO FINd US: for UsEfUl mAPs PlEAsE visit:

www.hw.ac.uk/dubai/about/maps-directions.htm

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programme information, entry requirement advice and guidance through your application form. No appointments are necessary. We look forward to meeting you soon.

* Further dates may be arranged therefore you are advised to contact the Recruitment and Admissions Office, see page 118 for contact details.

INTROdUCINg hERIOT-WaTT UNIVERSITY Heriot-Watt University – a life changing, intellectually challenging, career enhancing experience. the University is one of the UK’s leading universities, recognised internationally for excellent teaching and research in its specialist areas of science, engineering, design, business and languages.

Named after George Heriot – the 16th century financier to King James, and James Watt – the great 18th century inventor and engineer, Heriot-Watt University has been educating, inspiring and challenging the professionals of tomorrow for over 180 years. The main campus is situated in Edinburgh, the capital city of Scotland in the UK, and is complemented by two further Scottish campuses and the campus here in Dubai. Heriot-Watt is one of the UK’s leading universities for business and industry always at the forefront of innovative education, enterprise and leading edge research. Consistently rated as one of the top universities by leading UK national newspapers and one of the top 25 UK universities for research grant awards, Heriot-Watt continually attracts attention on the global stage.

With all programmes vocational in their nature, Heriot-Watt is world renowned for producing and preparing graduates who are actively sought after by multi-national companies. Taught by world-class academic professionals and cared for by dedicated support staff, HeriotWatt should be every student’s first choice for a high-quality education. The University continually attracts undergraduate and postgraduate students from all over the globe. In fact, the University is regarded as Scotland’s international university due to its highly successful campus in Dubai, combined with over 10,000 students studying Heriot-Watt degrees in their own countries.

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INTROdUCINg ThE dUbaI CaMpUS living and learning, that’s a way of life for the aspiring Heriot-Watt University graduate studying at the Dubai Campus. since 2005, the University has created an environment in which you can lead your student life to the full, make lasting friendships and enjoy everything that one of the world’s greatest cities has to offer. studying programmes identical to those at our campuses in the United Kingdom, our graduates from Dubai are always in great demand.

Heriot-Watt was the first British university to open its doors at Dubai International Academic City. After 180 years provision of world renowned education in the UK, Heriot-Watt was invited to Dubai to educate students from all over the Gulf and beyond. Specialising in the fields of management, engineering, built environment, food science and fashion, Heriot-Watt‘s portfolio of programmes in Dubai has been specifically tailored to match the demands of the UAE employment market, giving our students the best possible career advancement opportunities. All our programmes are taught by permanent Heriot-Watt academic staff and many of our programmes are accredited by the relevant industry bodies. With a 65,000 square foot fully equipped campus, Heriot-Watt provides a challenging but supportive learning environment for its students.

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‘‘Heriot-Watt University has shown great initiative and market awareness opening up a campus in Dubai, and it is quite incredible that the University now has 11,200 students studying outwith Scotland. The University is really showing the way forward to opening up the international demand for Scottish programmes and qualifications around the world.’’ aLLan WILSon oBE sCottisH CoUnCil DEvEloPmEnt AnD inDUstry

WHY CHOOSE HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY DUBAI CAMPUS? » Join the specifically tailored HeriotWatt foundation programme, leading to our degrees in management, engineering and fashion » Achieve a British undergraduate or postgraduate qualification » Utilise our flexible approach to learning with many of our programmes being taught in the evenings, weekends, as well as during the day » Take advantage of our multiple intakes » Undergraduate students can transfer to our main campus in the UK » Qualify for one of our many scholarships » Get involved with the student sport and social societies » Upon graduation, join the oldest alumni group in the world, The Watt Club

bE paRT OF OUR NEW CaMpUS EXpaNSION Building on our international success, the Heriot-Watt University Dubai Campus is undergoing a £35 million investment that will see it treble in size, enhance our world class programme offering and position Heriot-Watt Dubai as the university of choice in the United Arab Emirates.

NEW dUbaI CaMpUS STUdENT pRESIdENT

Set to open during 2011, the state-ofthe-art campus will offer an extensive range of new programmes including:

Safiya Salim is the new Dubai

BA (Hons) in Interior Design MSc / PG Dip in Logistics and Supply Chain Management BA Management and Psychology MSc / PG Dip in Psychology for Business MSc / PG Dip in Food Science, Safety and Health BEng / MEng Architectural Engineering MSc / PG Dip in Water Resources MSc / PG Dip in Civil Engineering and Construction Management BSc Computer Systems New facilities will include student accommodation with food court and banking services, a multi-purpose auditorium with capacity for 800

people, high quality engineering laboratories, ICT labs with videoconferencing facilities and world-class fashion and design studios. Smart card and fingerprint technologies are also set to be introduced.

Campus Student President. A student of Business Administration, she was appointed to the position in July 2010 and is focused on improving student life and

The building site for the new campus will form part of the learning experience for construction, engineering and design students who will attend regular site surveys as the project evolves.

the learning experience on the Dubai Campus. In her role as President she is responsible for coordinating student events, both sport and

Designed and built in an eco-friendly style, the campus will accommodate more than 3,000 additional enrolments each year. A quarter of the campus’s total investment is being supported through a partnership with Eikon International Holding, which works with select universities to advance graduate and undergraduate programmes.

social, structuring the Student Council and liaison between students and academic staff. “I consider it a privilege to represent my fellow students,” said Safiya. “Dubai is an exciting and energetic campus that will only grow in stature through the significant investment in campus facilities due to come on stream during 2011.”

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TRaNSFER TO OUR CaMpUSES IN ThE UK the United Kingdom (UK) – a culturally diverse, historically signiﬁcant, socially alive, environmentally aware, visually stimulating experience. Heriot-Watt’s main campus is situated in Edinburgh, the stunning capital city of scotland, and is a one hour ﬂight from london and approximately two hours from many major European cities.

Name: neeru kundvani Dubai – Edinburgh transfer student programme: management with marketing mA (Hons) My stay in Edinburgh was a great experience. I am a ‘people-person’ and was able to meet students from all over the world; fitting in was not a problem because of the great

The main campus is situated in Edinburgh, the capital city of Scotland. Scotland provides an unrivalled student experience for students from all over the globe. The Edinburgh Campus is known as one of the most international in the United Kingdom as over one third of its students are from countries outside of the UK, including India, Malaysia, China, Mexico and Europe. If that is not an invitation to learn more about the world around you – what is?

campus at any time after their first year in Dubai. With guaranteed accommodation at our beautiful campus, full academic support and welfare advice, this is an option that is very popular with our current students.

people. “The University supported me throughout my time in Edinburgh. The main concern my parents had was my accommodation, and that too was handled perfectly by the

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University. As an international student, I was given high priority according to my preferences. I was also assigned a mentor who

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was very supportive. “Even though studying abroad

Testament to the fact that students in Dubai are studying the exact same degrees as our students in the UK, all our management, engineering and built environment undergraduate students can transfer to our UK

was a fantastic opportunity, I believe Dubai gave me good prospects. In terms of education, I was not treated differently; as much as I thought being in the ‘bigger’ campus might mean completely different lectures or exams, I was mistaken – it was exactly the same, just a little bit colder!”

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LIVING IN THE UAE Since its formation in 1971 Dubai has established a growing reputation as one of the world’s most attractive and rapidly developing destinations. Its transformation from a tranquil desert into the trading and commercial hub of the Middle East combines a prestigious business and tourist centre with the wide open spaces of a luxurious landscape.

A word of caution though – it’s easy to get lost in Dubai, principally due to the scale of ongoing construction projects. It is strongly advised that students coming to the UAE for the first time familiarise themselves with local transport routes and customs. Another contrast is the weather. To cope with hot summers (45-55 °C) and mild winters we suggest you don’t leave home without something to cover your head and, of course, a light jacket to protect you from the sudden cool breezes.

Dubai is a region rich in contrasts. Located at the crossroads of Asia, Europe and Africa, Dubai is a magnet for tourists. Weekends can be spent on safari, riding camels, enjoying traditional Arabic coffee or going dizzy watching belly-dancers. Alternatively you can have shopping weekends or relax to music in the vast array of clubs and nightlife. Yet the comforts of the 21st century co-exist comfortably with the region’s rich Arab-Islamic culture.

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Recruitment and Admissions Department 00 971 4 361 6999 dubaienquiries@hw.ac.uk www.hw.ac.uk/dubai

It is an ambitious city with clear aspirations. This is reflected in its approach to education. Dubai International Academic City set itself the aim of conquering the education market by opening its doors to universities and institutions from every corner of the globe. Heriot–Watt University was the first UK university to open in Dubai in 2005 bringing with it the prestige of a high quality British education offering flexible study options for ambitious students throughout the Gulf and beyond. Dubai is a region rich in contrasts. Located at the crossroads of Asia, Europe and Africa, Dubai is a magnet for tourists. Weekends can be spent on safari, riding camels, enjoying traditional Arabic coffee or going dizzy watching belly-dancers. Alternatively on shopping weekends or relaxing to music in the vast array of clubs and nightlife. Yet the comforts of the 21st century co-exist comfortably with the region’s rich Arab-Islamic culture. A word of caution though – it’s easy to get lost in Dubai, principally due to the scale of ongoing construction projects. It is strongly advised that students coming to the UAE for the first time familiarise themselves with local transport routes and customs, which differ quite considerably from the West. Another contrast is the weather. To cope with hot summers (45-55 °C) and mild winters we suggest you don’t leave home without something to cover your head and, of course, a light jacket to protect you from the sudden cool breezes.

ThE SChOOL OF ENgINEERINg aNd phYSICaL SCIENCES

INTROdUCTION By DR SARIm nAjI AL-zuBAIDy

Engineers use their imagination and knowledge of mathematics, physics and chemistry to devise, apply and manage the technologies that are fundamental to the well-being and advancement of society. Taking Dubai as an example, the construction of iconic buildings such as Burj Al Arab, which reveals its supporting structure for all to see, and of course Burj Khalifa as it breaks world height records, would not be possible without significant input from well qualified, professional engineers. Engineers will be fundamental to the evolution of Dubai’s manufacturing industry, this being accelerated by the creation of Industrial City. Furthermore all this must be undertaken with due concern for the impact of our lifestyles on climate change. The provision of such well-qualified and able engineers is at the core of Heriot-Watt University’s 180 year heritage, and we are proud to be able to offer our internationally recognised and respected degrees here in Dubai through our School of Engineering and Physical Sciences. We are now entering our fifth year of operation of our undergraduate Mechanical and Electronic and Electrical Engineering degrees, BSc in Engineering and Management and introduced in 2009, our BEng in Automotive Engineering.

The performance of our students has been outstanding - for the last two years running, a Dubai student has won the Gibbs Prize for overall “best student”. This type of achievement proves that Dubai students are making the best of the opportunity that studying engineering at Heriot-Watt University in Dubai provides. All our students enjoy an intimate teaching environment which blends conventional lecturing and tutorials with interactive on-line material in our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE). Labs and extra-curricular projects such as our “Robot Challenge” develop knowledge and practical skills. Our final year individual student projects are designed to establish contact with local industry, and we will favour projects that seek to minimise environmental issues.

Our Mechanical Engineering degree is accredited by the IMechE in the UK, on the basis that the learning outcomes, the academic quality control processes and the standards achieved are all the same in Dubai as in Edinburgh. Graduates of our postgraduate degree in Energy are able to gain membership of the professional association. We therefore welcome applications from well-qualified and motivated students who wish to benefit from a high-quality learning experience and gain a degree accredited by the appropriate British professional institutions. Such degrees will prepare them for employment in the engineering profession in Dubai, the region or beyond.

Furthermore we provide access to probably the best e-library in the region, the same e-library as our students in Edinburgh, enabled by the power of the internet. Access to the e-library and the VLE is possible from both the campus and the student’s home, optimising the use of study time and allowing our students’ families to see something of the teaching and learning process we provide.

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Recruitment and Admissions Department 00 971 4 361 6999 dubaienquiries@hw.ac.uk www.hw.ac.uk/dubai

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ELECTRONIC aNd ELECTRICaL ENgINEERINg

ProGraMME

BEng / BEng (HONS)

DuraTIon AT A GLANCE

EnTranCE rEquIrEMEnTS first yEAr Entry GCE a LEVELS CCD CBSE or EquIVaLEnT Minimum of 60% in Grade 12 examinations. aMErICan HIGH SCHooL quaLIFICaTIon Pass in American High School Diploma plus SATâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s with an overall score of 1100. InTErnaTIonaL BaCCaLaurEaTE 26 Points or above. FounDaTIon YEar Successful completion of Heriot-Watt University Degree Entry Programme (Engineering). See page 104.

sEConD yEAr Entry GCE a LEVELS BBC

tHirD yEAr Entry Successful completion of an HND in a related field of study plus work experience. Please contact the Recruitment and Admissions Department to discuss further.

EnGlisH lAnGUAGE rEqUirEmEnts Where English was not the medium of instruction at secondary school, applicants must demonstrate English Language proficiency equivalent to IELTS 6.0, TOEFL 550 (paper-based exam); 213 (computer-based exam); 80 (internet-based exam).

3 YEARS (ORDINARY), 4 YEARS (HONOURS) FULL-TIME DAY

DELIVErY

THE PROGRAMME This programme is aimed at those with a desire to study electronics, hardware system design or electrical technology. It provides the theoretical basis and design methods for communications, computers, programming, software engineering, control and other electronic and electrical energy systems. Practical and organisational skills are encouraged through project, design and laboratory work and through presentations and management studies.

FIRST YEAR Introduction of the topics within Electronic and Electrical Engineering and their fundamental principles. The fundamentals of computers, circuit theory, programming and software engineering are introduced as tools for todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s engineers. In the practical laboratories students will be introduced to efficient ways of working, experimentation and reporting of work. SECOND YEAR Analysis of electronic and electrical systems is taught in the second year and backed up with laboratory exercises of a more investigative nature. Programming and software development are further studied. The design process is introduced through a set of analogue and digital project assignments. Direct entrants to second year are offered bridging courses to revise essential material from the first year.

THIRD YEAR Emphasis turns to design synthesis. Subjects such as Energy Systems, Power Electronics, Communications and Signals Processing are studied in a comparative manner from which identities emerge which help students in deepening their understanding of the subject. The process of innovation through team working is developed in small group projects which require an integrated combination of hardware and software to attain a design objective.

FOURTH YEAR Subjects in the fourth year cover the whole spectrum of Electronic and Electrical Engineering. The courses offered will include topics such as: Embedded Systems, Systems Level Integration, Image and Signal Processing, Digital and Analogue Electronic Systems, Computer and Internet Engineering, Mobile and Digital Communications, Computer and Internet Engineering, Microwave and Photonic Techniques, Renewable Energy Technology, Real-Time Systems, and High Voltage Engineering. In addition each student will undertake an individual project with a dissertation and presentation.

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STUdENT pROFILE pRogRAmme: BEng (HOnS) ELECTROnIC AnD ELECTRICAL EngInEERIng NAme: mOHAmmED ALI NAtioNAlity: PAkISTAnI

CONTaCT 00 971 4 361 6999

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MEChaNICaL ENgINEERINg

ProGraMME

BEng / BEng (HONS)

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tHirD yEAr Entry Successful completion of an HND in a related field of study plus work experience. Please contact the Recruitment and Admissions Department to discuss further.

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DELIVErY

THE PROGRAMME Modern society needs high quality Mechanical Engineering graduates for their professional mechanical engineering skills and expertise. Mechanical Engineering offers an exciting environment where many skills are brought together to enable the undergraduate student to understand how products are engineered, manufactured and supported through the technological impact on processes and infrastructure; how and where analytical engineering science and mathematics impact on these; how the use and management of resources is important to society and business competitiveness; and how it is necessary to communicate and present concepts to engineers and non-engineers alike. Mechanical engineers play key roles in all industrial sectors ranging from aerospace, oil and gas, through food and transport to manufacturing, chemical and entertainment industries. Professional mechanical engineers are at the forefront of the management of the earthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s natural resources by optimising the conflicting demands of the modern world. These challenges are clearest in the field of energy production where the long term supply of energy continues to be an issue of major technical and political importance. The degree is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE).

FIRST YEAR Emphasis is on developing basic mathematical, scientific and communication skills. Topics include Design and Manufacture, Materials Science, Computer Applications, Engineering and Physical Sciences, and Foundation Mathematics. SECOND YEAR Subjects include Machine Design, Fluid Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Design and Manufacture, Advanced Mathematics and Strength of Materials.

THIRD YEAR Subjects include Applied Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Material Design and Manufacture, Control Engineering and Instrumentation and an Energy study option.

FOURTH YEAR As well as an individual research project, students also undertake courses in Management, Manufacturing and Design Assessment, Fluid Dynamics; Thermodynamics, Strength of Materials and Machine Dynamics.

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ENgINEERINg aNd MaNagEMENT

ProGraMME

Bsc / Bsc (Hons)

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tHirD yEAr Entry Successful completion of an HND in a related field of study plus work experience. Please contact the Recruitment and Admissions Department to discuss further.

3 YEARS (ORDINARY), 4 YEARS (HONOURS) FULL-TIME DAY

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THE PROGRAMME This programme is aimed at those with a desire to study electronics, hardware system design or electrical technology. It provides the ideal grounding and in-depth knowledge of both management techniques and mechanical engineering disciplines. This four year Honours degree may also be taken as a three year Ordinary degree, and is offered jointly with our School of Management and Languages. The programme incorporates a range of courses including: Mechanical Engineering Science Engineering Mathematics Engineering Design and Manufacture Economics Management Personal Development Skills In the first and second year, students study two management courses and six engineering courses. In third year, students study four engineering courses and four management courses. In the fourth and final year all eight courses are in engineering.

FIRST YEAR Students will undertake a number of courses introducing them to the principles of both engineering and management. Engineering Subjects include: Mechanical Engineering Science, Praxis and Personal Development, Engineering Mathematics, and Design and Manufacture. Students will also study Introductory Management. SECOND YEAR Greater emphasis is applied to Mechanical Engineering Science and Design and Manufacture and Business courses include Operations Management and Marketing.

THIRD YEAR Advanced courses in Mechanical Engineering Science and Design and Manufacture are studied along with Economics, Business Policy and Business Law.

FOURTH YEAR As well as an individual research project students also undertake courses in Engineering Design and Engineering Manufacture and they have the choice of various Business courses including Entrepreneurship and Innovation.

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STUdENT pROFILE pRogRAmme: BSC (HOnS) EngInEERIng AnD mAnAgEmEnT NAme: nADIA ABDuLLAH OTHmAn NAtioNAlity: BRITISH (SCOTTISH)

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aUTOMOTIVE ENgINEERINg

ProGraMME

AT A GLANCE

EnTranCE rEquIrEMEnTS first yEAr Entry GCE a LEVELS CCD CBSE or EquIVaLEnT Minimum of 60% in Grade 12 examinations. aMErICan HIGH SCHooL quaLIFICaTIon Pass in American High School Diploma plus SAT’s with an overall score of 1100. InTErnaTIonaL BaCCaLaurEaTE 26 Points or above. FounDaTIon YEar Successful completion of Heriot-Watt University Degree Entry Programme (Engineering). See page 104.

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tHirD yEAr Entry Successful completion of an HND in a related field of study plus work experience. Please contact the Recruitment and Admissions Department to discuss further.

BEng (HONS)

DuraTIon DELIVErY

4 YEARS FULL-TIME DAY

THE PROGRAMME Engineers use their imagination and knowledge of mathematics, physics and chemistry to devise, apply and manage the technologies that are fundamental to the well-being and advancement of society. Engineers will be crucial in the development of Dubai’s manufacturing industry, which is now being accelerated through the creation of Industrial City. The provision of well qualified and able engineers is at the heart of Heriot-Watt University’s 180 year heritage, and we are proud to be able to offer yet another of our internationally recognised and respected engineering degrees from our campus here in Dubai.

PROGRAMME CONTENT Automotive engineering continues to be a major employer of professional engineers, owing to the increasing challenge of producing desirable and profitable vehicles. The relevant subjects are the core Mechanical Engineering Sciences together with Electronic Engineering and Materials Engineering, with an increasing emphasis on the design and manufacture processes.

FIRST YEAR Builds upon the foundations of our accredited BEng Mechanical Engineering programme. Students are offered a thorough grounding in first year across the Mechanical Engineering disciplines and in Electronic Engineering then pursue increasingly specialist options in a selection of these areas, as well as in Engineering Design. SECOND YEAR Subjects covered include: Strength of Materials; Machine Dynamics; Applied Thermodynamics; Fluid Dynamics; Materials Engineering; Design and Manufacture; and Control Engineering and Instrumentation.

THIRD YEAR Subjects covered include: Strength of Materials; Machine Dynamics; Applied Thermodynamics; Fluid Dynamics; Materials Engineering; Design and Manufacture; and Control Engineering and Instrumentation.

FOURTH YEAR Students choose specialist subjects and carry out an individual project drawn from a range of topics. Taught subjects include Automotive Technologies; Management; Manufacturing and Design Assignments, and options from Fluid Mechanics; Thermodynamics; Strength of Materials and Machine Dynamics.

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ENERgY

ProGraMME

MSc

DuraTIon AT A GLANCE

EnTranCE rEquIrEMEnTS PostGrADUAtE mAstErs BaCHELorS HonourS DEGrEE A good first or second class Honours degree in a cognate or semicognate discipline. PoSTGraDuaTE DIPLoMa Attainment of 50% Pass level in the MSc Energy examinations. ProFESSIonaL/CorPoraTE MEMBErSHIP Membership of a professional institution in a cognate discipline that normally requires an Honours degree for entry.

PostGrADUAtE DiPlomA BaCHELorS DEGrEE an Ordinary degree in a cognate or semi-cognate discipline. HIGHEr naTIonaL DIPLoMa HnD or equivalent qualification deemed suitable to third year entry of a cognate Bachelors degree, plus four years relevant post-qualification work experience. HIGHEr naTIonaL CErTIFICaTE HnC or equivalent qualification deemed suitable to second year entry of a cognate Bachelors degree, plus six years relevant post-qualification work experience. ProFESSIonaL/aSSoCIaTE MEMBErSHIP Membership of a professional institution in a cognate discipline that normally requires a degree for entry.

EnGlisH lAnGUAGE rEqUirEmEnts Where English was not the medium of instruction during previous education, applicants must demonstrate English Language proficiency equivalent to IELTS 6.0, TOEFL 550 (paper-based exam); 213 (computer-based exam); 80 (internet-based exam).

1 YEAR FULL-TIME, TYPICALLY 2 YEARS PART-TIME WEEKDAY EVENINGS AND FRIDAYS

DELIVErY

THE PROGRAMME The Energy MSc at Heriot-Watt provides the opportunity for graduate engineers or scientists and corporate members of related professional bodies to acquire an overview and detailed knowledge to meet the challenges and develop opportunities within the energy industry. The programme is supported by an EPSRC Collaborative Training Account and its content is directly related to the energy challenges facing the Middle East. Heriot-Watt recognises that learning needs to be flexible and this programme allows experienced and recent graduates to tailor the programme content and structure to their specific needs. The University uses a Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) called Vision and this can be accessed via the internet. Students will study courses and submit assignments through Vision at their own pace, allowing students to study for a recognised degree during their professional careers. Upon graduation from the Masters programme, graduates will be able to obtain membership of the professional association.

PROGRAMME CONTENT A broad range of disciplines covered by Energy are reflected in this degree which covers Energy Resources, Energy Efficiency, Environmental Legislation, Environmental Impact Assessment and Energy in Buildings. Students may study these courses at their own pace. The programmeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s courses include: Foundations of Energy Heat Transfer and Heat Exchangers Process Intensification Renewable Energy Technologies Ventilation and Air Conditioning Technology Future and Business Strategy Critical Analysis and Research Preparation Environmental Impact Assessment Demand Management and Energy Storage Building Energy Management Masters Dissertation

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ThE SChOOL OF MaNagEMENT aNd LaNgUagES

INTROdUCTION By mICHAEL CLARkE

The School of Management and Languages, one of the largest in the University, is committed to providing our students with the education and personal development skills required to meet the needs of todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s international employers. The emphasis on student choice can be seen in the flexibility of the programmes we offer in Dubai. Currently, Management students can choose from four different undergraduate degrees and six postgraduate degrees. With the undergraduate degrees, there is a common first year where students take the same core courses allowing students to defer their ultimate subject choice beyond first year and effectively tailor their degrees to suit their needs and those of the modern business world. From the Academic Year 2011/12, we are introducing an MSc in Logistics and Supply Chain Management to support the need for well qualified professionals in logistics and supply chain management.

intErnAtionAl PErsPECtivE The School of Management and Languages in Dubai attracts applicants from across the Gulf region, India, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Russia, Kazakhstan, Nigeria and Kenya among other countries.

There is also the opportunity for all our undergraduate students to transfer to our main campus in Edinburgh after their first year of study here in Dubai.

EmPloymEnt sUCCEss Our excellent track record in graduate employment is proof that we produce graduates equipped with the skills and attributes required by employers in the Gulf Region and beyond. The MA in Accountancy and Finance, for example, is fully accredited by the ACCA, the global body for professional accountants, and many of our graduates are entering training contracts with professional firms and will qualify as chartered accountants.

are expected to have carried out independent study prior to the topic being discussed. We want our students to have views and opinions but these should be based on an understanding of the topic or issue before stating them. Students are encouraged to express themselves clearly and articulately as communication skills are increasingly important in graduate recruitment and hence the stress we place on presentations and group working. I look forward to welcoming you to the School of Management and Languages in Dubai in the near future.

Our Masters graduates have taken up various posts with an impressive list of companies and non-profit organisations and we hope that you will be joining them in pursuing a successful career after completion of your programme.

tEACHinG AnD lEArninG The emphasis in all our degrees is vocational and we endeavour to give students a broad-based education which reflects the British approach of critical enquiry and reflective learning. We encourage student participation in their classroom and tutorial environments and students

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H E R I O T- WAT T U N I V E R S I T Y D U B A I P R O S P E C T U S

baChELOR OF bUSINESS adMINISTRaTION

ProGraMME

BBA (HONS)

DuraTIon AT A GLANCE

EnTranCE rEquIrEMEnTS first yEAr Entry CBSE or EquIVaLEnT Minimum of 60% in Grade 12 examinations. aMErICan HIGH SCHooL quaLIFICaTIon Pass American High School Diploma plus SAT’s with an overall score of 1100. GCSE a LEVEL Minimum of 2 Bs. InTErnaTIonaL BaCCaLaurEaTE 26 Points or above. FounDaTIon YEar Successful completion of Heriot-Watt University Degree Entry Programme (Management). See page 104.

sEConD yEAr Entry Equivalent programme studied at another university. Please contact the Recruitment and Admissions Department to discuss further.

tHirD yEAr Entry Successful completion of an HND in a related field of study. Please contact the Recruitment and Admissions Department to discuss further.

3 YEARS (ORDINARY), 4 YEARS (HONOURS) FULL-TIME DAY

DELIVErY

THE PROGRAMME With the Bachelor of Business Administration particular emphasis is placed upon the knowledge and analytical skills required in business, with the focus upon international management and global issues. Building on core knowledge of business issues, the programme aims to enhance the student’s personal development, team working and presentational skills. We believe that the real basis for management is experience. We will expose you to theories of management, case studies of companies, and give you the opportunity to work on specific management problems. Organisations have to compete in a global marketplace and their activities cross borders and cultures. Students who have passed the courses designated as appropriate by the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) may be considered for entry into the CIM Professional Postgraduate Diploma. Developing core knowledge of business issues, the programme also aims to enhance the student’s personal development, team working and presentational skills. Entrepreneurial talent and the ability to recognise and analyse new opportunities will be encouraged and developed.

FIRST YEAR Students will follow introductory courses in four key subject themes of Accountancy and Finance, Economics and Management. In addition, Psychology is offered as an optional course.

SECOND YEAR The key areas of Management are studied and explored in greater depth through Marketing, Human Resource Management and Organisational Behaviour courses. These are complemented by Quantitative Methods, as well as Accounting and Finance options.

THIRD YEAR The emphasis changes as student knowledge and skills grow, to international issues through the study of Strategic Management, Project Management and International Strategic Management, and further studies in Marketing. Finance and Accounting options are also available.

FOURTH YEAR Students develop their own interests further by undertaking a business-related dissertation of their choice supported by studies in International and Contemporary Issues in relevant Marketing and Management areas.

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aCCOUNTaNCY aNd FINaNCE

Students have the option to transfer to the Edinburgh Campus to study for their Honours year.

AT A GLANCE

EnTranCE rEquIrEMEnTS first yEAr Entry CBSE or EquIVaLEnT Minimum of 60% in Grade 12 examinations. aMErICan HIGH SCHooL quaLIFICaTIon Pass in American High School Diploma plus SATâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s with an overall score of 1100. GCSE a LEVEL minimum 2Bs. InTErnaTIonaL BaCCaLaurEaTE 26 Points or above. FounDaTIon YEar Successful completion of Heriot-Watt University Degree Entry Programme (Management). See page 104.

sEConD yEAr Entry Equivalent programme studied at another university. Please contact the Recruitment and Admissions Department to discuss further.

tHirD yEAr Entry Successful completion of an HND in a related field of study. Please contact the Recruitment and Admissions Department to discuss further.

ProGraMME

BA OR MA (HONS)

DuraTIon

3 YEARS (ORDINARY), 4 YEARS (HONOURS) FULL-TIME DAY

DELIVErY

THE PROGRAMME Accountancy has often been described as the language of business and it has long been recognised that an understanding of accounting and finance is an essential prerequisite for those who intend to pursue a career in commerce, industry or public administration. The increasingly complex environment within which both financial and international business is conducted and the development and spread of computerised techniques continue to reinforce the need for such an understanding. The value of such studies is also recognised by professional accountancy and allied societies which offer, to approved graduates, substantial examination exemptions and reduced periods of pre-qualifying service. The Heriot-Watt programme in Accountancy and Finance is a specialist degree, particularly well suited to those seeking entry into the accountancy profession and careers in financial services or financial management. The aim of the programme is to encourage development of cognitive skills so that as students progress, they develop knowledge and understanding, learn to apply that knowledge and understanding, and become versed in the deeper approach to learning, evidenced by powers of analysis, synthesis and evaluation. Successful completion of our Accountancy and Finance programme provides the maximum number of exemptions from professional examination bodies including the ACCA.

FIRST YEAR Students will follow introductory courses in four key subject themes of Accountancy and Finance, Economics and Management.

SECOND YEAR Students will begin to broaden their study of Accountancy and Finance. The accountancy subjects include Financial Accounting and Management Accounting. The finance subjects include Finance Theory and Markets.

THIRD YEAR Students undertake accounting studies in Auditing and Advanced Management Accounting. Finance subjects include Corporate Finance, Security Markets and Advanced Financial Accounting.

FOURTH YEAR The final year provides an opportunity for specialisation with studies in Accountancy Theory, International Accounting, Corporate Reporting and Managerial Accounting - Decision Making. Students must also undertake a dissertation in an area of accounting or finance that is of particular interest to them.

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bUSINESS aNd FINaNCE

ProGraMME

BA OR MA (HONS)

DuraTIon AT A GLANCE

sEConD yEAr Entry Equivalent programme studied at another university. Please contact the Recruitment and Admissions Department to discuss further.

tHirD yEAr Entry Successful completion of an HND in a related field of study. Please contact the Recruitment and Admissions Department to discuss further.

3 YEARS (ORDINARY), 4 YEARS (HONOURS) FULL-TIME DAY

DELIVErY

THE PROGRAMME An understanding of business and finance is an essential prerequisite for those who intend to pursue a career in commerce, industry or public administration. Operating in international markets requires an understanding of international accounting standards, taxation, mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance, and exchange and interest rates. It is not surprising that there is a continuing demand for graduates who have specialised in these subjects. Bodies will offer substantial examination exemptions and reduction of pre-qualifying service to approved graduates. The Heriot-Watt programme in Business and Finance is a joint degree programme with equal emphasis given to the subject areas of management and finance. The aim of the programme is to encourage the development of cognitive skills so that as students progress, they develop knowledge and understanding, learn to apply that knowledge and understanding, and become versed in the deeper approach to learning evidenced by powers of analysis, synthesis and evaluation.

FIRST YEAR Students will follow introductory courses in four key subject themes of Accountancy and Finance, and Economics and Management. SECOND YEAR The main aspects of management and finance are developed. Management subjects include Marketing, Organisational Behaviour, and Human Resource Management. Finance subjects include Finance Theory and Markets, Quantitative Techniques courses are taken to equip students with knowledge and skills required in subsequent years. THIRD YEAR Students will undertake core finance subjects in Corporate Finance and Security Markets. In addition, students will take business related subjects including Strategic Management, Business Research Methods, Project Management and Operations Management.

FOURTH YEAR The final year provides an opportunity for specialisation in management and studies in International and Contemporary Issues in relevant Business and Finance areas. Students must also undertake a dissertation in an area of business or finance that is of particular interest to them.

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MaNagEMENT

ProGraMME

BA OR MA (HONS)

DuraTIon AT A GLANCE

EnTranCE rEquIrEMEnTS first yEAr Entry CBSE or EquIVaLEnT Minimum of 60% in Grade 12 examinations. aMErICan HIGH SCHooL quaLIFICaTIon Pass in American High School Diploma plus SATâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s with an overall score of 1100. GCSE a LEVEL minimum 2Bs. InTErnaTIonaL BaCCaLaurEaTE 26 Points or above. GCSE a LEVEL Minimum 2Bs. FounDaTIon YEar Successful completion of Heriot-Watt University Degree Entry Programme (Management). See page 104.

sEConD yEAr Entry Equivalent programme studied at another university. Please contact the Recruitment and Admissions Department to discuss further.

tHirD yEAr Entry Successful completion of an HND in a related field of study. Please contact the Recruitment and Admissions Department to discuss further.

3 YEARS (ORDINARY), 4 YEARS (HONOURS) FULL-TIME DAY

DELIVErY

THE PROGRAMME The Management degree programme follows a number of guiding principles, which mirror the values of managers of leading organisations and reflect current management thinking. In the first two years on all Management degrees you follow a common programme which provides a strong grounding in the principles of modern business management and also introduces more functional areas of management including Marketing, Human Resource Management (HRM) and Organisational Behaviour. Our students are not here just to learn facts and figures. Senior managers everywhere stress that personal skills are as important as education and intellect. Our aim is to help you become the manager of the future and students are encouraged to develop practical management and problem solving skills through the team development courses and other group projects. We believe that the real basis for management is experience. We will expose you to theories of management, case studies of companies, and give you the opportunity to work on specific management problems. For the Heriot-Watt programme in Management, students then choose from a broad range of subjects during their third and fourth year, allowing them to tailor their degree to meet their career needs and aspirations.

FIRST YEAR Students will follow introductory courses in four key subject themes of Accountancy and Finance, Economics, Management, and Economics and Management.

SECOND YEAR Students study the functional areas of Management including Marketing, HRM, Operations Management, Organisational Behaviour, Statistics and Quantitative Techniques.

THIRD YEAR Courses include Strategic Management, International Strategic Management, Operations Management, Consumer Behaviour, Business Research Methods and Project Management.

FOURTH YEAR Students take Management studies from a range of subjects in International and Contemporary Issues relevant to Management areas. Students must also undertake a dissertation in an area of Management that is of particular interest to them.

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STRaTEgIC pROjECT MaNagEMENT

ProGraMME

MSc / POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA

DuraTIon AT A GLANCE

EnTranCE rEquIrEMEnTS PostGrADUAtE mAstErs BaCHELorS HonourS DEGrEE A good first or second class Honours degree in a cognate or semi-cognate discipline. PoSTGraDuaTE DIPLoMa Attainment of 50% Pass level in the MSc Strategic Project Management course examinations. ProFESSIonaL/CorPoraTE MEMBErSHIP Membership of a professional institution in a cognate discipline that normally requires an Honours degree for entry.

PostGrADUAtE DiPlomA BaCHELorS DEGrEE An Ordinary degree in a cognate or semi-cognate discipline. WorK EXPErIEnCE Eight or more years of relevant work experience at a suitable level.

EnGlisH lAnGUAGE rEqUirEmEnts Where English was not the medium of instruction at secondary school, applicants must demonstrate English Language proficiency equivalent to IELTS 6.5, TOEFL 580 (paper-based exam); 213 (computer-based exam); 80 (internet-based exam).

1 YEAR FULL-TIME, TYPICALLY 2 YEARS PART-TIME EVENINGS

DELIVErY

THE PROGRAMME Strategic Project Management at Heriot-Watt University differentiates itself from other project management programmes by providing greater emphasis on the strategic requirement in managing a portfolio of projects to deliver organisational goals. In this way, Strategic Project Management encompasses both project management as a process to deliver end products and change management as a process of capturing the rational and emotional buy-in of the people affected by change to ensure its success. A postgraduate qualification in Strategic Project Management would benefit those whether in business, engineering, IT or science whose job involves managing or directing work that has a strategic focus and a defined end goal. This programme reflects the content of (1) The Project Management Instituteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge and (2) The Association of Project Managementâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Project Management Body of Knowledge.

PROGRAMME CONTENT Full-time students will study four key themes which are: Strategy and Governance Project Control Systems Commercial Project Management Integrated Project Management and Meta-Skills Students undertake four courses in semester one and a further four courses in semester two. Taught courses include: Strategic Project Management Competitive Strategy Strategic Change Business Research Methods Project Management Project Procurement and Contract Management Business Models: Themes and Issues Project Finance, Accounting and Control In addition to these taught courses, students pursuing the Masters qualification undertake a dissertation/ research project.

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INTERNaTIONaL bUSINESS MaNagEMENT

ProGraMME

MSc / POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA

DuraTIon AT A GLANCE

EnTranCE rEquIrEMEnTS PostGrADUAtE mAstErs BaCHELorS HonourS DEGrEE A good first or second class Honours degree in a cognate or semi-cognate discipline. PoSTGraDuaTE DIPLoMa Attainment of 50% Pass level in the MSc Strategic Project Management programme examinations. ProFESSIonaL/CorPoraTE MEMBErSHIP Membership of a professional institution in a cognate discipline that normally requires an Honours degree for entry.

PostGrADUAtE DiPlomA BaCHELorS DEGrEE An Ordinary degree in a cognate or semi-cognate discipline. HIGHEr naTIonaL DIPLoMa HnD or equivalent qualification deemed suitable to third year entry of a cognate Bachelors degree, plus four years relevant post-qualification work experience. HIGHEr naTIonaL CErTIFICaTE HnC or equivalent qualification deemed suitable to second year entry of a cognate Bachelors degree, plus six years relevant post-qualification work experience. WorK EXPErIEnCE Eight or more years of relevant work experience at a suitable level.

EnGlisH lAnGUAGE rEqUirEmEnts Where English was not the medium of instruction at secondary school, applicants must demonstrate English Language proficiency equivalent to IELTS 6.5, TOEFL 580 (paper-based exam); 213 (computer-based exam); 80 (internet-based exam).

1 YEAR FULL-TIME, TYPICALLY 2 YEARS PART-TIME EVENINGS

DELIVErY

THE PROGRAMME The MSc Business Management with International Marketing, Human Resource Management and Finance has been designed to offer students a coherent programme of study in their discipline. The programme will enable graduates to proceed to professional and managerial careers in either business and the government sector for which the skills acquired through postgraduate study are valuable, and with sufficient rigour that graduates will be able to progress to research training in cognate disciplines in any British university.

PATHWAYS IN FINANCE, INTERNATIONAL MARKETING AND HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT Students take seven fundamental mandatory courses and choose one specialist pathway. There is also sufficient flexibility in provision for students to develop areas of interest to them, especially in the dissertation required for completion of the Master of Science degree.

PROGRAMME CONTENT All subjects take an international view of business, and focus on practical issues and current topics in management as well as key theories of management. Students will study themes which are: Operations Management Financial Analysis Work, Organisation and Culture Business Research Methods Business Economics Marketing Competitive Strategy Plus one of the following pathways: International Marketing Finance Human Resource Management In addition to these taught courses, students pursuing the Masters qualification undertake a research project.

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FINaNCE

ProGraMME

MSc / POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA

DuraTIon AT A GLANCE

EnTranCE rEquIrEMEnTS PostGrADUAtE mAstErs BaCHELorS HonourS DEGrEE A good first or second class Honours degree in a cognate or semi-cognate discipline. PoSTGraDuaTE DIPLoMa Attainment of 50% Pass level in the MSc Finance programme examinations. ProFESSIonaL/CorPoraTE MEMBErSHIP Membership of a professional institution in a cognate discipline that normally requires an Honours degree for entry.

EnGlisH lAnGUAGE rEqUirEmEnts Where English was not the medium of instruction at secondary school, applicants must demonstrate English Language proficiency equivalent to IELTS 6.5, TOEFL 580 (paper-based exam); 213 (computer-based exam); 80 (internet-based exam).

1 YEAR FULL-TIME, TYPICALLY 2 YEARS PART-TIME EVENINGS

DELIVErY

THE PROGRAMME The MSc in Finance is designed for students looking for a mainstream taught MSc in the subject, with a view either to pursuing a career in the financial sector or to continuing to doctoral research in finance. The aim of the programme is to develop studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; knowledge and understanding of academic finance and of the financial sector, including theory, empirical research and practical issues. The programme will enable students to understand core theories and concepts in finance; understand and use a range of analytical techniques, for example the analysis of a companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s financial statements or the application of models to value financial assets; evaluate methods of empirical research and empirical findings; develop practical knowledge of financial markets and institutions and financial decisions within companies; carry out original research via a dissertation; and develop transferable skills, particularly in analytical techniques, communication and teamwork, relevant to employment in the financial sector or in academic research.

PROGRAMME CONTENT Students will study themes which are: Financial Markets Corporate Finance Corporate Governance Financial Analysis Research Methods Derivatives Research in Finance In addition to these taught courses, students pursuing the Masters qualification undertake a research project.

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INTERNaTIONaL aCCOUNTINg aNd FINaNCE

ProGraMME

MSc / POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA

DuraTIon AT A GLANCE

EnTranCE rEquIrEMEnTS PostGrADUAtE mAstErs BaCHELorS HonourS DEGrEE A good first or second class Honours degree in a cognate or semi-cognate discipline. PoSTGraDuaTE DIPLoMa Attainment of 50% Pass level in the MSc International Accounting and Finance programme examinations. ProFESSIonaL/CorPoraTE MEMBErSHIP Membership of a professional institution in a cognate discipline that normally requires an Honours degree for entry.

EnGlisH lAnGUAGE rEqUirEmEnts Where English was not the medium of instruction at secondary school, applicants must demonstrate English Language proficiency equivalent to IELTS 6.5, TOEFL 580 (paper-based exam); 213 (computer-based exam); 80 (internet-based exam).

1 YEAR FULL-TIME, TYPICALLY 2 YEARS PART-TIME EVENINGS

DELIVErY

THE PROGRAMME The aim of this programme is to enhance the research and employment potential of students who seek to specialise in international accounting and finance. It is particularly suitable for those who seek to develop an academic career in research. It is also suitable for those seeking a professional career in this area, or for those already established in such a career who wish to extend their skill set and familiarise themselves with the latest themes of research in the areas of international accounting and finance. The core of the programme is the stream on international accounting which consists of three courses taken over Semesters 1 and 2. These classes seek to provide students with an international perspective to the study of accounting so that they can develop an understanding of the reasons for national differences; the tendencies towards harmonisation; and the problems of multinational companies. This is done within the context of supporting classes on accounting theory and research methodology.

PROGRAMME CONTENT Students take six core courses and two courses from a list of options, as shown below. Satisfactory completion of these courses will lead to the award of a Diploma. Students will study themes which are: International Accounting Standards Corporate Finance Financial Analysis International Accounting Theory International Management Accounting Research Methods In addition to these taught courses, students pursuing the Masters qualification undertake a research project.

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LOgISTICS aNd SUppLY ChaIN * MaNagEMENT

ProGraMME DuraTIon AT A GLANCE

EnTranCE rEquIrEMEnTS PostGrADUAtE mAstErs A good Honours degree in a related subject or a good Honours degree with significant relevant work experience at managerial level.

PostGrADUAtE DiPlomA HIGHEr naTIonaL DIPLoMa HnD or equivalent qualification deemed suitable to third year entry of a cognate Bachelors degree, plus four years relevant post-qualification work experience. HIGHEr naTIonaL CErTIFICaTE HnC or equivalent qualification deemed suitable to second year entry of a cognate Bachelors degree, plus six years relevant post-qualification work experience.

EnGlisH lAnGUAGE rEqUirEmEnts Where English was not the medium of instruction at secondary school, applicants must demonstrate Engish Language proficiency equivalent to IELTS 6.5 (with no section lower than 6.0), TOEFL 577 (paperbased exam.)

MSc/POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA MSc - 12 MONTHS FULL-TIME; 24 MONTHS PART-TIME PGDip - 9 MONTHS FULL-TIME; 21 MONTHS PART-TIME

THE PROGRAMME Logistics is the term widely used in business for the range of activities associated with the movement, storage and handling of materials. The discipline has been revolutionised over the past 30 years and has come to be regarded as a key determinant of business competitiveness. Companies have substantially improved their performance not only by overhauling their internal logistics, but also by managing more effectively their external links with suppliers. This has become known as supply chain management. These developments have created a healthy demand for well-qualified logistics and supply chain managers in most sectors of the economy. The Dubai government has made logistics the primary sector of the economy for the next 10 years. Our MSc Logistics programme examines current practices, trends and issues in logistics and supply chain management. Students study the management philosophies, decisionmaking processes and analytical techniques used by logistics professionals. The programme provides students with both specialist knowledge of logistics and supply chain management and a basic training in related business disciplines.

CORE COURSES Design and Operations of Logistics Systems Distribution Centre Design and Management Freight Transport Global Purchasing and Supply Inventory and Operations Management Logistics and Supply Chain Strategy

OPTIONAL COURSES Green Logistics Supply Chain Improvement and Control Maritime Business and Economics Maritime Logistics

MSc DISSERTATION A dissertation on a related topic is then completed over the summer months.

REASONS TO TAKE THIS PROGRAMME Excellent career opportunities following qualification Provides advanced knowledge of wider logistic issues and a choice of specialist pathways Emphasis on topical international issues as well as links to local business Teaching staff with relevant business and research experience who mix theory with practical applications Individual mentoring meetings with academic staff

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SChOOL OF ThE bUILT ENVIRONMENT

INTROdUCTION By DR ASSEm AL-HAjj

The School of the Built Environment in Dubai offers a wide range of educational opportunities designed to support and strengthen the unprecedented economic boom taking place in the UAE and the Gulf region. The School combines many years of innovative education and excellence in research. It has a national and international reputation as the leading built environment research institute in Scotland, UK. Our programmes and disciplines are appropriate for professionals involved in the planning, design, construction, sale and development of the built environment and infrastructure. The programmes are taught in a highly flexible manner to complement our studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; busy working lives and all programmes offer entry into a vitally important range of professions that are stimulating and offer ample opportunity for career development. Our students in Dubai create a beautiful blend of nationalities, cultures, experiences and representation of the construction and real estate industry. They get together for the shared purpose of gaining and enhancing their knowledge and sharpening and learning new skills to use in such a challenging work environment.

The School, as promised before, has now brought to Dubai the BEng (Hons) in Civil Engineering which started in September 2009, and plans to expand further in the future and bring to Dubai more programmes from our rich portfolio in Construction Management, Civil and Structural Engineering, Urban Studies and Architectural Engineering. In 2011, our portfolio will have the following additions: MSc in Civil Engineering and Construction Management, MSc in Water Resources, BEng (Hons) in Architectural Engineering and jointly with the School of Textiles and Design we are starting the BSc in Interior Design. All Honours and Masters programmes are accredited by the relevant industrial bodies including the Institute of Civil Engineering (ICE), the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). Currently, we are the only University in the UAE offering RICS accredited programmes. We are happy to be part of Dubai and the UAE in these exciting times and are proud to be part of the construction teams contributing to making history and breaking records every day in the UAE. We welcome you all to our School and look forward to you becoming a member of our Heriot-Watt University family.

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CIVIL ENgINEERINg

ProGraMME

AT A GLANCE

EnTranCE rEquIrEMEnTS first yEAr Entry GCE a LEVELS CCC(BEng) or BCC (MEng) CBSE 65% or above preferred. Students with scores of 60% and above may also apply and will be judged on their overall likely contribution to the class (personal attributes are taken into account). aMErICan HIGH SCHooL quaLIFICaTIon Pass in Diploma plus SATs with an overall score of 1100. InTErnaTIonaL BaCCaLaurEaTE 26 points or above including 6 in mathematics.

sEConD yEAr GCE A LEVELS ABB to include mathematics. HNC pass including maths at merit or A in graded unit. HND pass or BBB in graded units. InTErnaTIonaL BaCCaLaurEaTE 35 points to include 6 in mathematics.

tHirD yEAr HND all merit or AAB in graded units.

ADDitionAl informAtion Applicants with other academic qualifications such as an Access course, or applicants who have work experience in civil engineering can contact the Recruitment and Admissions Department to discuss their prospects for entry.

DuraTIon DELIVErY

BEng (HONS) / MEng

4 YEARS (BEng (HONS) / 5 YEARS (MEng) DAY

THE PROGRAMME The programme covers the main civil engineering disciplines of Structures, Geotechnics, Water Engineering, and Highway Engineering, and provides students with the key analytical and practical skills and knowledge required to become chartered civil or structural engineers. After graduation, students are equipped to work for consultants, contractors or government at senior management level. The core curriculum includes instruction in all main subject areas, concentrating on analysis and materials behaviour, with increasing focus on design and management in the specialisation years. Throughout there is emphasis on the personal development of students within a professional environment.

FIRST YEAR Students study courses that are common across the programme including: Mechanics; Construction Technology and Processes and Civil Engineering Applications.

SECOND YEAR Expands on the basics of the first year, with subjects such as: Hydraulics and Hydrology; Civil Engineering Materials; Geology and Soil Properties; and Design. THIRD YEAR Is concerned with engineering principles and includes courses such as: Transportation Engineering; Design of Concrete and Steel Elements; Modelling Engineering Systems; Surveying and Monitoring in the Built Environment; and Geotechnics. FOURTH YEAR Students complete a research dissertation and engage in subjects in more depth. Courses include: Water and Wastewater Treatment; Introduction to Indeterminate Structures; and Transportation Engineering. Students also undertake a design project that involves collaborative work with students from other disciplines within the built environment professions.

FIFTH YEAR (MEng only)

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STUdENT pROFILE pRogRAmme: BEng (HOnS) CIVIL EngInEERIng NAme: VInITA BHATIjA NAtioNAlity: InDIAn

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aRChITECTURaL * ENgINEERINg

ProGraMME

AT A GLANCE

EnTranCE rEquIrEMEnTS

DuraTIon DELIVErY

BEng (HONS) / MEng

4 YEARS (BEng (HONS) / 5 YEARS (MEng) DAY

THE PROGRAMME

sEConD yEAr (AvAilABlE from sEPtEmBEr 2012)

Architectural Engineering (AE) is an interdisciplinary profession that involves the specification, design, installation and management of all the engineering services associated with the built environment. It is responsible for the performance of buildings, including design for acceptable indoor environment including temperature, humidity and air quality, effective and efficient lighting, water supply and disposal. Architectural engineers form an essential part of design teams, delivering sustainable energy-efficient environmental design of buildings.

GCE a LEVELS ABB to include mathematics. HnC pass including maths at merit or A in graded unit. HnD pass or BBB in graded units. InTErnaTIonaL BaCCaLaurEaTE 35 points to include 6 in mathematics.

There is an increasing demand for engineers who can provide multi-disciplinary skills at the interface of engineering and architecture. The Architectural Engineering programme was introduced at Heriot-Watt University to meet this challenge. The programme structure centres on three main themes:

first yEAr GCE a LEVELS CCC (BEnG) to include mathematics. aMErICan HIGH SCHooL quaLIFICaTIon Pass in Diploma plus SATâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s with an overall score of 1100. InTErnaTIonaL BaCCaLaurEaTE 29 points or above including 6 in mathematics.

tHirD yEAr (AvAilABlE from sEPt 2013) HnD all merit or AAB in graded units.

Energy and Sustainability The architectural design of buildings and building services engineering systems Human Behaviour

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE Students will study 8 courses each year, i.e. four courses per semester for two semesters. Assessment is by a combination of essays, seminar presentations, individual and team projects, and examinations.

FIRST YEAR Provides a general introduction to engineering, the built environment, mathematics and design.

SECOND YEAR Expands on the basics of first year to include design project and problem solving courses, and provides specialist subjects such as building services technology, lighting and acoustics.

THIRD YEAR Provides greater depth on topics related to the servicing and operation of buildings in hot climates, and introduces professional issues such as safety and management topics and the use of proprietary design software.

FOURTH YEAR Fourth year students complete a research dissertation and bring together skills and knowledge in a major design project to engage in subjects in more depth. Further depth in technical and professional topics is provided through sustainable building and project management courses.

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WaTER * RESOURCES

ProGraMME DuraTIon AT A GLANCE

EnTranCE rEquIrEMEnTS Normal entry qualification is a good University degree (usually a UK 2:2 Honours or equivalent) in a relevant subject including engineering, environmental science, geography, geology, mathematics, etc. It is also recognised that good water practitioners may not have this entry level qualification; consequently, consideration will be given to relevant professional and field experiences and candidates who show promise will be admitted for the programme.

DELIVErY

MSc / DIPLOMA 12 MONTHS FULL-TIME 24 MONTH PART-TIME EVENINGS AND WEEKENDS

THE PROGRAMME The Water Resources programme builds on the success of our joint MSc Water Resources Engineering Management programme with the University of Glasgow which trained over 400 people who are now working in different parts of the world. In terms of research income and outputs, this is one of Scotlandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most successful academic groups. The MSc course is suitable for both engineers who wish to specialise and non-engineers (e.g. science, geography and mathematics graduates) who wish to join the engineering profession.

PROGRAMME CONTENT The taught element of the programme comprises eight courses, some of these are compulsory (core) while others are optional. MSc and Diploma candidates are expected to pass all eight courses, although the average pass mark required for the MSc is higher (50%) than that of the Diploma (40%). Certificate students need to pass in four courses. Most courses have compulsory coursework elements and written examinations.

COURSE CHOICE - SEMESTER 1 Environmental Hydrology and Water Resources Sustainability and Civil Engineering International Water Law Wetland Systems Computer Simulation of River Flows

COURSE CHOICE - SEMESTER 2 Water & Wastewater Treatment Pollutant Transport in Rivers Groundwater as a Water Resource Urban Drainage Design & Analysis Geographical Information Systems

PROJECT AND DISSERTATION After successfully completing the taught elements at the end of Semester 2, the MSc students then embark on an independent research project for about 3 months, leading to the production of a dissertation. To qualify for the award of the MSc, the student would need to also pass the dissertation.

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CIVIL ENgINEERINg aNd CONSTRUCTION * MaNagEMENT

ProGraMME DuraTIon AT A GLANCE

DELIVErY

MSc / DIPLOMA 12 MONTHS FULL-TIME 24 MONTH PART-TIME EVENINGS AND WEEKENDS

EnTranCE rEquIrEMEnTS

THE PROGRAMME

Normal entry qualification is a good University degree (usually a UK 2:2 Honours or equivalent) in a relevant subject including engineering, environmental science, geography, geology, mathematics, etc. It is recognised that good water practitioners may not have this entry level qualification; consequently, consideration will be given to relevant professional and field experiences and candidates that show promise will be admitted for the programme.

Modern civil engineering professionals often require an extensive understanding of construction management due to the strategic benefits it can bring to both individuals and project teams. As the industry becomes more competitive, organisations and their clients are increasingly demanding the combined time, cost and quality assurances that good project management practice provides. Furthermore, the industry now recognises that there is a need for engineers to gain specialist technical knowledge which complements their academic and professional background. These observations form the basis of the MSc/Postgraduate Diploma in Civil Engineering and Construction Management; an essential core of construction management material augmented by a broad range of specialist civil engineering options.

EnGlisH lAnGUAGE rEqUirEmEnts Where English was not the medium of instruction during previous education, applicants must demonstrate English Language proficiency equivalent to IELTS 6.0, TOEFL 550 (paper based exam); 213 (computer based exam); 80 (internet-based exam).

PROGRAMME CONTENT The MSc/Postgraduate Diploma in Civil Engineering and Construction Management provides students with a combination of courses designed to improve their knowledge and understanding of advanced civil engineering and modern construction management theory and practice. The programme structure consists of three mandatory construction management courses (CM) which all students must complete. Students must also choose one construction management course from two options and four civil engineering courses (CE) from a list of specialist topics as detailed below: Project Management: Theory and Practice (CM) Value and Risk Management (CM) Indeterminate Structures (CE) Sustainability in Civil Engineering (CE) Ground Engineering (CE) Project Management: Strategic Issues (CM) Construction Financial Management (CM) Safety, Risk and Reliability (CE) Water and Waste Water Treatment (CE) Earthquake Engineering (CE)

PROJECT AND DISSERTAION After successfully completing the taught elements at the end of Semester 2, the MSc students then embark on an independent research project for about 3 months, leading to the production of a dissertation. To qualify for the award of the MSc, the student would need to also pass the dissertation.

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CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGEMENT

PROGRAMME

AT A GLANCE

BSc / BSc (HONS)

DURATION DELIVERY

12 MONTHS PART-TIME EVENINGS AND WEEKENDS

ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS

THE PROGRAMME

Please note that this programme is available at third year entry only.

Construction Project Management is concerned with the co-ordination control and monitoring of all the various planning, operations and processes in building construction. To perform all these tasks, construction managers need to develop leadership, organisational and people skills based on a sound knowledge of construction technology. In addition professional construction managers need a clear understanding of the construction industry, economics and legal aspects of building construction.

THIRD YEAR ENTRY HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA Pass with B in graded units in a related field of study. Applicants with other academic qualifications such as an Access course, or applicants who have an abundance of work experience in quantity surveying can contact the Recruitment and Admissions Department to discuss their prospects for entry.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Programmes offered in Dubai for UG Construction Project Management and Quantity Surveying are only offered on a part time basis and completion is within 12 months. Students in Dubai can also work towards a BSc (Hons) with the final Honours year completed at Heriot-Wattâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Edinburgh Campus.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS Where English was not the medium of instruction at secondary school, applicants must demonstrate English Language proficiency equivalent to IELTS 6.0, TOEFL 550 (paper-based exam); 213 (computer-based exam); 80 (internet-based exam).

Construction managers can be involved in a range of tasks related to the supervision and control of human and other resources required for the production of building projects. Students on this programme address matters that enable them to contribute in the management of the resources required across all aspects of building projects. Employment prospects for graduates of the programme are particularly good given the national and international reputation of the programme. Graduates from the Honours year of the programme are eligible for the professional route to membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), and the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB).

THIRD YEAR Students undertake courses in areas that aim to develop specialist skills in site management and planning for construction project managers. Courses taught include: Construction Technology; Procurement and Contracts; Safety Management; Site Management and Project Supervision; Construction Practice and Decision Making, Collaborative Student Project. FOURTH YEAR The final year of the programme requires students to apply the acquired knowledge and skills through project work and personal research. Courses taught include: Advanced Procurement and Construction; Construction Project Management ; Business Management in the Built Environment; Facilities Management and Construction Technology. Students are also required to undertake an individual research project and prepare a dissertation.

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QUaNTITY SURVEYINg

ProGraMME

AT A GLANCE

BSc / BSc (HONS)

DuraTIon DELIVErY

12 MONTHS PART-TIME EVENINGS AND WEEKENDS

EnTranCE rEquIrEMEnTS

THE PROGRAMME

Please note that this programme is available at third year entry only.

A quantity surveyor is involved in a construction project from inception to completion and even demolition in some instances. Using numeracy, analytical and communication skills quantity surveyors provide the financial, contractual and management input to construction projects. The main focus for a quantity surveyor is to ensure any project remains within budget, providing the client with value for money. Working with clients, other built environment professionals, construction teams, legal and financial accounting experts, the quantity surveyor of today requires excellent communication skills to work effectively at all levels of the industry.

tHirD yEAr Entry HIGHEr naTIonaL DIPLoMa Pass with B in graded units in a related field of study. Applicants with other academic qualifications such as an Access course, or applicants who have an abundance of work experience in quantity surveying can contact the Recruitment and Admissions Department to discuss their prospects for entry.

ADDitionAl informAtion Programmes offered in Dubai for UG Construction Project Management and Quantity Surveying are only offered on a part-time basis and completion is within 12 months. Students in Dubai can also work towards a BSc (Hons) with the final Honours year completed at Heriot-Wattâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Edinburgh Campus.

On graduating from this programme students will be able to ensure that the resources of the construction industry are used to best advantage from project inception to demolition; understand how the inter-relationship between economics, technology, management and law can be used to add value to the financial and procurement management of construction projects; have intellectual and research skills appropriate to professional work in these disciplines; have a range of transferable skills in information technology, communication and team working; and be able to evaluate complex problems and formulate original ideas and proposals in the field of the built environment. This programme allows students to graduate with the necessary skills to become competent, intuitive and resourceful professionals and to become the highly qualified quantity surveyors of the future. The programme is accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). Graduates from the Honours year of the programme are eligible for the professional route to membership of this professional body.

THIRD YEAR Students undertake courses in areas that aim to develop specialist skills in site management and planning for quantity surveyors. Courses taught include: Construction Technology; Measurement and Value Studies; Real Estate Development; Procurement and Contracts and Safety Management.

FOURTH YEAR The final year of the programme requires students to apply the acquired knowledge and skills through project work and personal research. Courses taught include: Design Projects; Value Management and Measurement; Value and Risk Management; Business Management in the Built Environment; Facilities Management and Construction Technology. Students are also required to undertake an individual research project and prepare a dissertation on this.

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FaCILITIES MaNagEMENT

ProGraMME

AT A GLANCE

EnTranCE rEquIrEMEnTS PostGrADUAtE mAstErs BaCHELorS HonourS DEGrEE A good first or second class Honours degree in a cognate or semicognate discipline. PoSTGraDuaTE DIPLoMa Attainment of 50% Pass level in the MSc Strategic Project Management course examinations. ProFESSIonaL/CorPoraTE MEMBErSHIP Membership of a professional institution in a cognate discipline that normally requires an Honours degree for entry.

PostGrADUAtE DiPlomA BaCHELorS DEGrEE An Ordinary degree in a cognate or semi-cognate discipline. HIGHEr naTIonaL DIPLoMa HND or equivalent qualification deemed suitable to third year entry of a cognate Bachelors degree, plus four years relevant post-qualification work experience. HIGHEr naTIonaL CErTIFICaTE HNC or equivalent qualification deemed suitable to second year entry of a cognate Bachelors degree, plus six years relevant post-qualification work experience. WorK EXPErIEnCE Eight or more years of relevant work experience at a suitable level.

DuraTIon DELIVErY

MSc / POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA

1 YEAR FULL-TIME, 2 YEARS PART-TIME EVENINGS AND WEEKENDS

THE PROGRAMME The professional field of facilities management is growing rapidly worldwide, establishing itself as the source of strategic management for the co-ordination of modern business processes and support facilities. This Facilities Management qualification develops competencies and skills to enable its graduates to manage facilities effectively for a changing business world. Taught from the perspective of strategic facilities management, graduates of the programme will gain the skills needed to realise the strategic potential of facilities management to contribute to business effectiveness. The programme is focused on industrial relevance, ensuring that graduates of the programme are quickly able to make a positive and effective contribution to the success of their working environment. The programme is fully accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.

PROGRAMME CONTENT Full-time students undertake four courses in semester one and a further four courses in semester two. Taught courses include: Service Procurement and Provision Contracts and Procurement Project Management Theory and Practice People and Organisation Management /Value and Risk Management Asset Maintenance Management Sustainable Practices in Facilities Management Business Management for the Built Environment Professionals Space Planning and Management

In addition to these taught courses, students pursuing the Masters qualification undertake a research project. Students can study individual courses to meet the continued professional learning requirements of the built environment professions.

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QUaNTITY SURVEYINg

ProGraMME

AT A GLANCE

EnTranCE rEquIrEMEnTS PostGrADUAtE mAstErs BaCHELorS HonourS DEGrEE A good first or second class Honours degree in a cognate or semicognate discipline. PoSTGraDuaTE DIPLoMa Attainment of 50% Pass level in the MSc Strategic Project Management course examinations. ProFESSIonaL/CorPoraTE MEMBErSHIP Membership of a professional institution in a cognate discipline that normally requires an Honours degree for entry.

DuraTIon DELIVErY

MSc / POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA

1 YEAR FULL-TIME, 2 YEARS PART -TIME EVENINGS AND WEEKENDS

THE PROGRAMME As competition amongst those wishing to enter and develop a career in the construction industry grows, this internationally recognised degree provides a quality benchmark for prospective employers and can enhance career progression. Taught using principles that are applicable in quantity surveying, across many industrial sectors, this programme provides graduates with a strong and in depth knowledge of the subject area. The programme is accredited by both the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and by the Chartered Institute of Builders (CIOB). On successful completion of the MSc in Quantity Surveying graduates may then apply for RICS membership and on successful completion of the Assessment of Professional Competence (APC) will achieve full chartered status.

PROGRAMME CONTENT Students undertake four courses in semester one and a further four courses in semester two. Taught courses include: Contracts and Procurement Value and Risk Management Construction Technology People and Organisation Management in the Built Environment Business Management for Built Environment Professionals (optional) Construction Financial Management Quantity Surveying Financial Management Sustainable Practices for Facilities Management Management Information Systems in Construction (optional)

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REaL ESTaTE MaNagEMENT aNd dEVELOpMENT

ProGraMME

AT A GLANCE

EnTranCE rEquIrEMEnTS PostGrADUAtE mAstErs BaCHELorS HonourS DEGrEE A good first or second class Honours degree in a cognate or semicognate discipline. PoSTGraDuaTE DIPLoMa Attainment of 50% Pass level in the MSc Strategic Project Management course examinations. ProFESSIonaL/CorPoraTE MEMBErSHIP Membership of a professional institution in a cognate discipline that normally requires an Honours degree for entry.

DuraTIon DELIVErY

MSc / POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA

1 YEAR FULL-TIME, 2 YEARS PART-TIME EVENINGS AND WEEKENDS

THE PROGRAMME Property surveying is a diverse and exciting career choice that can give you the opportunity to travel the world and meet a wide range of people. Surveyors and real estate practitioners essentially measure, value, protect and enhance land and property assets. A key attraction of the surveying profession for many people is the fact that surveyors are not stuck behind their desks. Although typically office-based, you will have the opportunity to spend a great deal of time meeting people and visiting landmark buildings. Many surveyors travel extensively both nationally and across many parts of the globe. Do you want to become part of the next generation of exciting high profile real estate developments?

PROGRAMME CONTENT The programme is made up of 8 core study courses and students typically undertake two courses per semester (parttime option) and four courses per semester (full-time option). Our MSc in Real Estate Management and Development focuses on key professional areas including: Valuation Property Asset Management Property and Planning Law Sustainability Management Consultancy and Research Development Feasibility Real Estate Investment

In addition to the taught courses, students pursuing the MSc qualification undertake a research dissertation project, based on a property related theme or topic. Programme delivery is based on a selection of academic staff and industry practitioners, allowing students to fully benefit from a wealth of knowledge and practical skills development. The programme is further benefitted by its international accreditation by both the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and the Singapore Institute of Surveyors and Valuers (SISV).

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CONSTRUCTION pROjECT MaNagEMENT

ProGraMME

AT A GLANCE

DuraTIon DELIVErY

MSc / POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA

1 YEAR FULL-TIME, 2 YEARS PART-TIME EVENINGS AND WEEKENDS

THE PROGRAMME In the global construction industry there is a very high level of demand for qualified construction project managers. This programme produces qualified project managers of the quality required by UK, Middle Eastern and global construction industries, both in terms of their immediate ability to perform and their longer term strategic potential. Taught from the perspective of construction project management, with principles that apply far beyond this sector, this programme provides students with access to both a solid theoretical base and current and future strategies in practical project management. The programme is accredited by both the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and by the Chartered Institute of Builders.

PROGRAMME CONTENT Full-time students undertake four courses in semester one and a further four courses in semester two. Taught courses include: Project Management: Theory and Practice Project Management: Strategic Issues Contracts and Procurement Value and Risk Management People and Organisational Management Construction Financial Management Business Management Project Management Case Study In addition to these taught courses, students pursuing the Masters qualification undertake a research project. Students can study individual courses to meet the continued professional learning requirements of the built environment professions.

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SChOOL OF LIFE SCIENCES

INTROdUCTION The School of Life Sciences is unique in providing research and education across diverse disciplines ranging from food science to psychology, in an integrated and multidisciplinary fashion. Founded over 100 years ago, we began offering specialist programmes to the brewing industry which flourished in Edinburgh, and later in Scotland and the UK. Since then the School has expanded into biochemistry, food science and applied psychology, quickly gaining international recognition. Our undergraduate psychology programme was rated No1 in the UK for quality of teaching and student satisfaction in the 2010 National Student Survey.

Heriot-Wattâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dubai Campus will see the introduction of two of the Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sought-after psychology undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in 2011. These provide an attractive combination of core principles and a particular emphasis on the application of these to career-related settings. Key subjects, particularly business and health, offer a flexible curriculum helping to ensure that our graduates are well equipped for careers in a range of professions.

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MaNagEMENT * aNd pSYChOLOgY ProGraMME DuraTIon AT A GLANCE

EnTranCE rEquIrEMEnTS first yEAr Entry 200 UCAS points or equivalent.

sEConD yEAr Entry Students who have completed Year 1 of a HeriotWatt programme in management are eligible for direct entry to Year 2 of BA Management and Psychology. Direct entry to Year 2 can also be granted to students with other existing qualifications, and applicants should consult the Recruitment and Admissions Department to discuss their eligibility.

DELIVErY

BA/BA (HONS) 3 YEARS (ORDINARY), 4 YEARS (HONOURS) FULL-TIME DAY

THE PROGRAMME The psychology component of the programme (50% of the curriculum) covers the discipline’s main areas, namely social psychology, developmental psychology, cognitive psychology, biological psychology, and individual differences, and emphasises their application to various employment-related contexts. The management component (50%) of the programme introduces (and allows specialism within) marketing, human resource management, finance, and management. Teaching is mainly via lectures, but large numbers of tutorials mean that staff and students work closely together. Assessment features a mixture of coursework and examinations.

FIRST YEAR Programmes introduce psychology from a range of different perspectives, with emphasis on application to the ‘real world’. Two management courses provide an introduction to topics in management and finance. SECOND YEAR Psychology programmes cover social psychology, cognitive psychology, developmental psychology, and intelligence. Students also select four management courses from a range of options.

THIRD YEAR Psychology programmes cover social psychology, developmental psychology, cognitive psychology, biological psychology, and individual differences. There is particular emphasis on applied psychology, including human relationships, causation of disasters, and health psychology. Students also study two management courses chosen from a selection.

CAREER PROSPECTS Graduates will be well-prepared for business-related employment. Psychology graduates progress to a wide variety of careers, including business, teaching, counselling/therapy, and market research. Psychology graduates may also train as clinical, educational, forensic, health or sports psychologists.

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pSYChOLOgY * FOR bUSINESS ProGraMME DuraTIon AT A GLANCE

EnTranCE rEquIrEMEnTS Students will typically have a first or second class Honours degree. In view of the practical element of the programme, non-graduate MSc or PG diploma candidates with significant senior experience in a business role, such as management, will be considered. The PG Certificate (and individual programmes on a Continuing Professional Development basis) is offered to candidates without previous qualifications and students who successfully complete the Certificate can progress on to the Diploma.

DELIVErY

MSc / POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA / POSTGRADUATE CERTIFICATE ONE YEAR MINIMUM; SEVEN YEARS MAxIMUM DAY

THE PROGRAMME The programme is aimed at people already in, or aspiring towards, a career in any business setting. It provides a detailed understanding of various aspects of psychology relevant to the workplace. MSc students take all the courses below over a maximum of seven years; Diploma students take all the courses except the project and have a maximum of four years; and Certificate students select four courses, completing them over a maximum of four years. Students may also take individual courses on a continuing professional development basis, leading to a letter of confirmation.

CORE COURSES Social and Organisational Change Psychology of Coaching Consumer and Economic Psychology Consumer Ergonomics Organisational Culture Leadership Diversity Research Methods Masters Project

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FOOd SCIENCE * SaFETY aNd hEaLTh ProGraMME

AT A GLANCE

EnTranCE rEquIrEMEnTS PostGrADUAtE mAstErs / PostGrADUAtE DiPlomA BaCHELorS HonourS DEGrEE A good first or second class Honours degree in a relevant science or engineering subject from a recognised university.

ADDitionAl informAtion Students who attain a 50% Pass level in the Postgraduate Diploma programme will be offered the chance to complete a Masters Dissertation to allow them to upgrade to the MSc.

DuraTIon DELIVErY

MSc / POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA

1 YEAR FULL-TIME DAY

THE PROGRAMME The MSc / Postgraduate Diploma programme in Food Science, Safety and Health is tailored to take advantage of the excellent career prospects available in the food industry. Producing, processing and marketing innovative consumerready foods which meet nutritional guidelines promotes a concomitant need for manufacturers to employ graduates with training in these areas or to provide advanced training to educate their technical or managerial professionals in emerging issues in the food and beverage sciences, nutrition and health. As a student on the programme you can develop the knowledge and practical skills that are associated with key topics of food science through studying core courses in food chemistry, food microbiology and the management of food quality. The programme is closely aligned with the needs of the industry and is accredited by the Institute of Food Science and Technology, UK. Students will undertake the following taught courses: Food Microbiology Project Studies Chemistry of Food Management of Food Quality Research Project (MSc only) Students admitted to the Diploma programme and who perform well in the taught courses may be invited to transfer to the MSc programme.

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SChOOL OF TEXTILES aNd dESIgN

INTROdUCTION By VAnESSA nORTHwAy

The School of Textiles and Design, formerly the Scottish College of Textiles, has had a distinguished history since 1883. Since its beginnings the School has specialised in the education of professionals and practitioners in the global textile and clothing industry and has established a reputation as one of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading textile institutions.

We provide an extensive range of facilities including a spacious studio with superbly equipped CAD/CAM equipment to enhance teaching excellence within the School. We welcome you all to our School and look forward to seeing you becoming a student at Heriot-Watt.

At the Dubai campus we have created state-of-the-art student facilities that combine with creative expertise and design innovation to provide a unique learning environment. Our excellent record for providing professional and vocationally orientated programmes ensures that our graduates are highly successful in securing employment throughout the industry. The School has well established industry links and alumni associations across the world, equipping our students for employment through competitions, sponsorship, guest speakers, work placements and projects.

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FaShION dESIgN

ProGraMME

AT A GLANCE

EnTranCE rEquIrEMEnTS first yEAr Entry CBSE or EquIVaLEnT Minimum of 60% in Grade 12 examinations. aMErICan HIGH SCHooL quaLIFICaTIon Pass American High School Diploma plus SATâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s with an overall score of 1100. InTErnaTIonaL BaCCaLaurEaTE 26 Points or above. a LEVELS 2 B Grades or equivalent. FounDaTIon YEar Successful completion of Heriot-Watt University Degree Entry Programme (Management). See page 104.

sEConD yEAr Entry Equivalent programme studied at another university. Please contact the Recruitment and Admissions Department to discuss further.

tHirD yEAr Entry Successful completion of an HND in a related field of study. Please contact the Recruitment and Admissions Department to discuss further.

BA (HONS)

DuraTIon DELIVErY

4 YEARS FULL-TIME DAY

THE PROGRAMME This dynamic fashion programme enables students to experience a broad knowledge of the fashion industry, whilst simultaneously developing specialist study in a subject specific pathway. The pathways are Fashion Design covering the design and production of Womenswear and Menswear and Fashion Marketing and Retailing. Students will develop an understanding of their chosen area of fashion, and can either apply directly to a specific pathway on application, or select their specialist pathway at the end of first year. Fashion explores contemporary influences within the context of creative fashion design.

FIRST YEAR Is a broad common first year for all fashion students. As well as studying the specific pathways, students will examine Creative and Contemporary Studies to place their work into context. The excellent technical resources and professional expertise in the School is delivered through a specialist course called Technology and Materials.

SECOND YEAR Students explore current ideas, issues and innovations related to their subject and acquire a broad knowledge base in their field. THIRD YEAR Is focused on students becoming involved with the fashion industry. Projects are set to enable appropriate understanding of current industrial practice. FOURTH YEAR Students devise and negotiate their own project, which forms the main body of work for their degree.

CAREER PROSPECTS Upon graduation, students pursue a range of careers within the fashion industry and its related areas of design, including fashion design, production and product development.

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FaShION MaRKETINg aNd RETaILINg

ProGraMME

AT A GLANCE

EnTranCE rEquIrEMEnTS first yEAr Entry CBSE or EquIVaLEnT Minimum of 60% in Grade 12 examinations. aMErICan HIGH SCHooL quaLIFICaTIon Pass American High School Diploma plus SATâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s with an overall score of 1100. InTErnaTIonaL BaCCaLaurEaTE 26 Points or above. a LEVELS 2 B Grades or equivalent. FounDaTIon YEar Successful completion of Heriot-Watt University Degree Entry Programme (Management). See page 104.

sEConD yEAr Entry Equivalent programme studied at another university. Please contact the Recruitment and Admissions Department to discuss further.

tHirD yEAr Entry Successful completion of an HND in a related field of study. Please contact the Recruitment and Admissions Department to discuss further.

BA (HONS)

DuraTIon DELIVErY

4 YEARS FULL-TIME DAY

THE PROGRAMME This dynamic fashion programme enables students to experience a broad knowledge of the fashion industry, whilst simultaneously developing specialist study in a subject specific pathway. The pathways are Fashion Design covering the design and production of Womenswear and Menswear and Fashion Marketing and Retailing. Students will develop an understanding of their chosen area of fashion, and can either apply directly to a specific pathway on application, or select their specialist pathway at the end of first year. Fashion Marketing and Retailing is for those students aiming to build a career in the fashion business. Marketing, retail and management are core elements to this industry-focused pathway.

THIRD YEAR Is focused on students becoming involved with the fashion industry. Projects are set to enable appropriate understanding of current industrial practice.

FOURTH YEAR Students devise and negotiate their own project, which forms the main body of work for their degree.

CAREER PROSPECTS Upon graduation, students pursue a range of careers within the fashion industry, and career opportunities are extensive, from retail management, fashion marketing, buying and merchandising.

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INTERIOR dESIgN

ProGraMME

AT A GLANCE

EnTranCE rEquIrEMEnTS

DuraTIon DELIVErY

BA (HONS)

4 YEARS FULL-TIME DAY

THE PROGRAMME

CBSE or EquIVaLEnT Minimum of 60% in Grade 12 examinations. aMErICan HIGH SCHooL quaLIFICaTIon Pass American High School Diploma plus SATâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s with an overall score of 1100. InTErnaTIonaL BaCCaLaurEaTE 26 Points or above. a LEVELS 2 B Grades or equivalent. FounDaTIon YEar Successful completion of Heriot-Watt University Degree Entry Programme (Management). See page 104.

This programme is highly creative and designed to balance practice-based exploration with appropriate theory and fabric design methodology with fabric production techniques. It also aims to encourage independent learning in a professional, creative manner. The programme has elected pathways in printed and constructed textiles (woven and knitted textiles, with an option in third year for fashion knit). The emphasis is fabric making with a personal handwriting geared towards different practical outcomes, many with the involvement of recognised design studios and companies. The main market sectors are fashion fabrics, accessories, furnishing fabrics, wall coverings, gallery pieces, greeting cards and gift wrap.

sEConD yEAr Entry

FIRST YEAR Lectures and practical classes provide a foundation

Equivalent programme studied at another university. Please contact the Recruitment and Admissions Department to discuss further.

for development and help you decide which area to specialise in. Practical projects in printed, constructed textiles and CAD are underpinned by drawing, painting and material manipulation projects. Sampling and mixing techniques are encouraged to provide a wealth of fabric outcomes.

first yEAr Entry

tHirD yEAr Entry Successful completion of an HND in a related field of study. Please contact the Recruitment and Admissions Department to discuss further.

SECOND YEAR Students choose either printed or constructed textiles, and explore a range of both Fashion and Interior textile projects. Study tours are organised for students to make contacts with studios and visit exhibitions and museums as a vital part of visual and market research.

THIRD YEAR Participation in national and international competitions is encouraged. External companies set briefs across courses, and this involvement helps you evaluate work critically and present professionally. Student exchanges are available, and a foreign study tour allows students to experience trade fairs Premiere Vision and Indigo. FOURTH YEAR The origination of design work and industrial collaborations ensure strong support work before embarking on a personal project, supported by a lecture series providing context, and marketing strategy. Students exhibit their final collecion of designs in London at the New Designers exhibition as well as on the University campus.

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SChOOL OF MaThEMaTICaL aNd COMpUTER SCIENCES

INTROdUCTION By STEVE gILL

The School of Mathematical and Computer Sciences, or MACS for short, is a thriving school with a strong tradition of research, scholarship and teaching in Computer Science and Information Technology. We win extensive national and international support for our research, with projects advancing the frontiers in telecommunications, safety critical systems, virtual characters, games design, image processing, data mining and automated mathematics. Our thriving learning environment is evidenced by the success of students in many competitions. Our programmes are designed around todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s increasing need for software engineers and managers who are not only conversant with current trends, but are also able to assess the potential of new technologies.

The postgraduate programmes are taught in the evening and at weekends to allow people who are working to participate. We have been teaching postgraduate programmes over a number of years now at our Dubai Campus and have a large number of graduates, several of whom have left with distinctions. As well as links to our large pool of UK based staff we also have highly qualified staff, based permanently in Dubai who are more than happy to help with any problems that students encounter. As the teaching materials, assessment and awards are the same, students at the Dubai Campus can be confident that they will receive the same high standard of teaching as our students in the UK. If you decide to join our School then I will look forward to welcoming you.

In Dubai we offer undergraduate and postgraduate programmes of study leading to highly regarded and internationally recognised qualifications.

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COMpUTER * SYSTEMS

ProGraMME

AT A GLANCE

EnTranCE rEquIrEMEnTS GCE a LEVELS CCD to include mathematics. CBSE or equivalent minimum of 60% in Grade 12 examinations. aMErICan HIGH SCHooL quaLIFICaTIon Pass in American High School Diploma plus SATâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s with an overall score of 1100. InTErnaTIonaL BaCCaLaurEaTE 26 points or above with mathematics. FounDaTIon YEar Successful completion of Heriot-Watt University Degree Entry Programme (Engineering or Management). See page 104.

EnGlisH lAnGUAGE rEqUirEmEnts Where English was not the medium of instruction during previous education, applicants must demonstrate English Language proficiency equivalent to IELTS 6.0, TOEFL 550 (paper based exam); 213 (computer based exam); 79-80 (internet-based exam).

DuraTIon DELIVErY

BSc / BSc (HONS)

3 YEARS FULL-TIME / 4 YEARS (HONS) DAY

THE PROGRAMME This programme is designed for students looking for a programme with a sound foundation, and applied skills in Computing in addition to other professional skills which will enable them to communicate clearly, work independently and co-operate effectively. In industry, commerce and the public sector, where business transactions are underpinned by technology, these workplaces need individuals that can create and exploit practical and effective systems. Our graduates will move into these sectors armed with a blend of interpersonal, management and technical skills meeting current needs and those of the organisations of the future.

FIRST YEAR Students will cover, Software Development, Interactive Systems, Computer Systems, Databases, and Management. SECOND YEAR Students will continue with Interaction Design, Internet and Communications, Data Structures and Algorithms, Software Design, Database Management Systems, Languages and Management.

THIRD YEAR Students will study the following topics, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence and Intelligent Agents, Computer Graphics, Knowledge Management, Operating Systems and Concurrency, Professional Development and Management.

CAREER PROSPECTS Prospects in industry, commerce and the public sector are excellent. The growth in network services on computers in the office, home, and on mobile handheld devices, has increased the demand for experts who can design, implement and manage systems combining rich computational, communication and multimedia facilities for non-specialist users.

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COMpUTER SYSTEMS MaNagEMENT

ProGraMME

MSc / POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA

DuraTIon AT A GLANCE

EnTranCE rEquIrEMEnTS PostGrADUAtE mAstErs BaCHELorS HonourS DEGrEE A good first or second class Honours degree in a cognate or semicognate discipline. PoSTGraDuaTE DIPLoMa Students who attain a 50% Pass level in the Postgraduate Diploma programme will be offered the chance to complete a Masters Dissertation to allow them to upgrade their award to an MSc.

PostGrADUAtE DiPlomA BaCHELorS DEGrEE An Ordinary degree in an IT discipline or computing or a discipline involving a substantial academic component of IT or computing. HIGHEr naTIonaL DIPLoMa HnD or equivalent qualification deemed suitable to third year entry of a cognate Bachelors degree, plus four years relevant post-qualification work experience. HIGHEr naTIonaL CErTIFICaTE HnC or equivalent qualification deemed suitable to second year entry of a cognate Bachelors degree, plus six years relevant post-qualification work experience. ProFESSIonaL/aSSoCIaTE MEMBErSHIP Membership of a professional institution in a cognate discipline that normally requires a degree for entry.

1 YEAR FULL-TIME / TYPICALLY 2 YEARS PART-TIME EVENINGS AND WEEKENDS

DELIVErY

THE PROGRAMME The aim of this MSc and Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Systems Management is to impart the skills and understanding required to manage complex computer systems as part of the support services of an organisation. This will include selection, installation, maintenance and support of a wide range of computing technologies and an understanding of currently recommended methodologies. As the pace of change in computer science and information technology is quite staggering, our taught postgraduate programmes draw very much on the strength of the research activities carried out by academic staff.

PROGRAMME CONTENT Students undertake four courses in semester one and a further four courses in semester two. Taught courses include: Software Engineering Foundations Database and Information Systems Information Systems Methodologies Mobile Communications and Programming Network Applications Systems Management and Security E-Commerce Technology Project Management Research Methods and Project Planning In addition to these taught courses, students pursuing the Masters qualification undertake a Masters project.

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INFORMaTION TEChNOLOgY

ProGraMME

MSc / POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA

DuraTIon AT A GLANCE

EnTranCE rEquIrEMEnTS

1 YEAR FULL-TIME / TYPICALLY 2 YEARS PART-TIME EVENINGS AND WEEKENDS

DELIVErY

THE PROGRAMME

BaCHELorS HonourS DEGrEE A good first or second class Honours degree in an IT discipline or computing, or a discipline involving a substantial academic component of IT or computing. PoSTGraDuaTE DIPLoMa Students who attain a 50% Pass level in the Postgraduate Diploma programme will be offered the chance to complete a Masters Dissertation to allow them to upgrade their award to an MSc.

The aim of this MSc and Postgraduate Diploma in Information Technology is to educate software engineers. The programme is concerned with the use and application of information technology in the specification, design, development and deployment of software. Throughout the programme you will be implementing software solutions to practical problems, and putting into practice the theoretical concepts learned in lectures. As well as studying core software engineering topics such as Java programming and UML specification of object oriented systems, a range of other courses will be followed such as Databases and Network Applications.

PostGrADUAtE DiPlomA

PROGRAMME CONTENT

BaCHELorS DEGrEE An Ordinary degree in an IT discipline or computing or a discipline involving a substantial academic component of IT or computing. HIGHEr naTIonaL DIPLoMa HnD or equivalent qualification deemed suitable to third year entry of a cognate Bachelors degree, plus four years relevant post-qualification work experience. HIGHEr naTIonaL CErTIFICaTE HnC or equivalent qualification deemed suitable to second year entry of a cognate Bachelors degree, plus six years relevant post-qualification work experience. ProFESSIonaL/aSSoCIaTE MEMBErSHIP Membership of a professional institution in a cognate discipline that normally requires a degree for entry.

Full-time students undertake four courses in semester one, and a further four in semester two. Results from these examinations determine whether students progress to an individual project of four months duration leading to the MSc degree.

PostGrADUAtE mAstErs

Taught courses include: Software Engineering Foundations Advanced Software Engineering Databases and Information Systems Mobile Communications and Programming Information System Methodologies Network Applications Systems Programming and Scripting E-Commerce Technology Systems Management and Security Research Methods and Project Planning In addition to these taught courses, students pursuing the Masters qualification undertake a Masters project.

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E-COMMERCE

ProGraMME

MSc / POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA

DuraTIon AT A GLANCE

EnTranCE rEquIrEMEnTS PostGrADUAtE mAstErs BaCHELorS HonourS DEGrEE A good first or second class Honours degree in an IT discipline or computing, or a discipline involving a substantial academic component of IT or computing. PoSTGraDuaTE DIPLoMa Students who attain a 50% Pass level in the Postgraduate Diploma programme will be offered the chance to complete a Masters Dissertation to allow them to upgrade their award to an MSc.

1 YEAR FULL-TIME / TYPICALLY 2 YEARS PART-TIME EVENINGS AND WEEKENDS

DELIVErY

THE PROGRAMME The aim of this MSc and Postgraduate Diploma in E-Commerce is to impart the understanding and skills required to set up an E-Commerce operation or manage an existing operation. In order to achieve this the programme contains technical courses, which convey the expertise to create an E-Commerce website and business courses, which impart the knowledge to manage and control the operation in a changing environment.

PROGRAMME CONTENT Full-time students undertake four courses in semester one, and a further four in semester two. Results from these examinations determine whether students progress to an individual project and dissertation of four months duration leading to the MSc degree. Taught courses (some of which are optional) include: Strategic Project Management Database and Information Systems E-Commerce Technology Systems Management and Security Project Management Network Applications Information Systems Methodologies Systems Programming and Scripting Advanced Software Engineering Research Methods and Project Planning Software Engineering Foundations

In addition to these taught courses, students pursuing the Masters qualification undertake a research project and dissertation.

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ThE INSTITUTE OF pETROLEUM ENgINEERINg

INTROdUCTION By TATIAnA DEyEVA

The MSc programme in Petroleum Engineering has been offered by the Institute of Petroleum Engineering (IPE) at Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh Campus since 1975. Due to the popularity and success of this programme, the Institute is now offering the same programme in Russia, China, Malaysia and here at the University’s Dubai Campus. The MSc programme is professional in nature and is designed to equip engineers with the knowledge and skills necessary to operate effectively as reservoir, drilling or production engineers, working to the standards required by the petroleum industry.

HERIOT-WATT’S GLOBAL REPUTATION Heriot-Watt University is an international brand in the oil industry, also offering specialist programmes worldwide and conducting leading edge research that informs our teaching. For 10 successive years Heriot-Watt University’s Institute of Petroleum Engineering in Edinburgh has been awarded the highest possible research ranking available to British universities and is ranked in the top three educational institutions worldwide for Petroleum Engineering and Geoscience. Our graduates are recruited by most of the major multinational and national oil companies, and service companies.

PROGRAMME DELIVERY We maintain exactly the same standard of learning and teaching in our Dubai Campus as in Edinburgh, with students sitting the same exams and being awarded the same degree certificate. The taught courses are delivered mainly by lecturers from Edinburgh, supplemented by video conferences, guest lectures, online learning, Society of Petroleum Engineers lectures, industry visits, and a computer lab providing access to latest industry standard software worth several million dollars. As part of the programme, there is a geological field trip to Jebel Hafit (near the Oman border) and industrial visits to companies in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The team-based Field Development Project is conducted at our Dubai Campus, and we always try to place as many students within industry for their Individual Projects.

SPE that should last through their professional life. Our students compete for two prizes: best MSc Petroleum Engineering student; and best MSc Petroleum Engineering project. The programme is designed to equip our graduates with the range of skills and knowledge which makes them highly desirable by our industry. All our graduates are invited to join the Heriot-Watt Oil and Gas Alumni Association, this is a world-wide club for all graduates, fostering links between individuals and industry, wherever they may find themselves. We invite suitably qualified and committed students to join us for an intense year of study, in the knowledge that successful completion of our degree is an ideal and proven preparation for a rewarding career in the upstream petroleum industry.

In addition, the students become members of the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE). The Northern Emirates branch of SPE support an SPE Student Chapter Campus and welcomes our students to its meetings. Dubai Campus students are given free SPE membership, and free access to the SPE dinner, SPE presentations and the SPE electronic library. Thus our students begin an association with the

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pETROLEUM ENgINEERINg

ProGraMME

AT A GLANCE

EnTranCE rEquIrEMEnTS PostGrADUAtE mAstErs A good first or second class Honours degree in a relevant science or engineering subject from a recognised university.

DuraTIon DELIVErY

MSc

1 YEAR FULL-TIME, 2 YEARS PART-TIME DAY

THE PROGRAMME The MSc in Petroleum Engineering at Heriot-Watt University is a programme of lectures and project work, encompassing a wide range of petroleum engineering fundamentals, pertinent to the modern industry. Vocational in its nature, the programme allows students to study specific courses as well as undertake a field development project (with other students) and an individual research project. The programme has the principal objectives of providing specialist high quality learning and teaching, informed by transferable skills such as employability and research awareness. As a result of this specialist education, over 90% of graduates from the programme have found employment within the petroleum industry soon after graduation, as IOCs, NOCs and oilfield service companies actively target our graduates. The MSc in Petroleum Engineering is recognised globally by oil and gas companies. As well as the compulsory Field Development Project and the Individual Research Project, students will undertake the following taught courses: Drilling Engineering Petroleum Geoscience Production Technology Project Economics Formation Evaluation Reservoir Engineering Reservoir Simulation Well Testing

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EdINbURgh bUSINESS SChOOL

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INTROdUCTION By SHIRIn jARRAR

Edinburgh Business School (EBS) is the Graduate School of Business of Heriot-Watt University. Founded in 1997, the flagship programme is its world renowned MBA, which has been offered in Dubai on a part time basis since 2006. More than 13,000 students have graduated from our programmes from over 150 countries, making this the largest International MBA programme provider in the world Over 40% of Fortune 500 companies have employees on Edinburgh Business School programmes Designed for working professionals, our MBA can be studied from anywhere in the world and is often chosen by executives whose careers require them to travel and even relocate during their studies.

The MBA programme is supported in Dubai by a full time, dedicated team to ensure a quality service for our MBA students. It is taught as a part time programme which fits around your job. The MBA at the Dubai Campus is taught by experienced faculty staff, with many flying over from our Edinburgh Campus to deliver state-ofthe-art seminars in each subject. You work towards your MBA on a course by course basis and after completing the required nine courses (consisting of seven core and two electives from a choice of 33) you are eligible for the MBA degree from Heriot-Watt University. Part time students will receive up to 56 hours of class contact time per subject, mainly at weekends. It is possible to complete programmes by self managed distance learning if you relocate or cannot attend the classes.

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MaSTER OF bUSINESS adMINISTRaTION (Mba)

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ProGraMME

AT A GLANCE

EnTranCE rEquIrEMEnTS Admission to the part-time MBA is by application and acceptance. You are expected to have: a recognised first or second class Honours degree, or a qualification deemed to be equivalent, or passes in three of the MBA courses (one of which must be core) by self-study, a minimum of two years’ post-qualifying full-time work experience of a relevant nature (a CV and two reference letters, ideally one academic and one work reference must be submitted).

EnGlisH lAnGUAGE rEqUirEmEnts Where English is not the first language, applicants must demonstrate English Language proficiency of: IELTS (academic testing) 6.5/9. Or TOEFL: (internetbased exam) 92/120, TOEFL (paper-based exam) 580/677.

MBA

DuraTIon DELIVErY

22 MONTHS WEEKEND AND EVENING CLASSES

THE PROGRAMME Edinburgh Business School’s MBA programme is listed as the largest international MBA programme in the world in the Financial Times 2010 survey of ’40 of the top distance learning programmes’. Edinburgh Business School offers students the chance to work at their own pace, in their own time, yet get full oncampus and online academic support. EBS also offers the students the chance to interact with fellow students across the world and to join our network of over 9,000 students worldwide, and over 13,000 alumni (more than 150 in the Gulf area).

PROGRAMME CONTENT Students on the MBA Programme must complete nine courses made up of seven core courses: Economics; Organisational Behaviour; Marketing; Accounting; Project Management; Finance and Strategic Planning and two elective courses from a range of 33 courses. To complete an MBA with Specialism, students must complete the seven core courses and a further four elective courses from a range of 33 courses. Specialisms are offered in: Marketing Financial Management Human Resources Management Strategic Planning

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INTROdUCTION By RAjInDER kumAR SHARmA Many students in Dubai opt for the Degree Entry Programme as a sound means of bridging the qualification gap between school and university. There are many reasons why students decide to join our popular foundation year. Firstly, some students need to improve their English writing skills or gain a better understanding of UK study methods or it may be that the certificate obtained in their native country may not be accepted by Heriot-Watt University. Finally, the Degree Entry Programme will help if school leaving qualifications do not immediately qualify students for admission into the first year of our management, engineering or fashion degrees. Heriot-Watt offers three different one year Degree Entry Programmes that are specifically tailored to the Bachelor degrees that we teach, giving our Degree Entry Programme graduates the optimum start in their university career.

tHE tHrEE PAtHWAys ArE: Management Engineering Design Studies The programme is taught over two semesters, beginning in the middle of September and ending in June the following year. The students will be assessed through a combination of coursework, unit tests and exams. All three streams put strong emphasis on language skills â&#x20AC;&#x201C; not only spoken English but also written and academic English. In addition to academic courses, the programme will include study skills where students will experience group work and improve their research skills. A combination of teaching and learning methods are used so that students will be prepared to progress onto an appropriate undergraduate programme following satisfactory completion of the Degree Entry Programme. I look forward to welcoming you to one of our three programmes, designed with you in mind.

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dEgREE ENTRY pROgRaMME ENgINEERINg

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ProGraMME

AT A GLANCE

DEP ENGINEERING

DuraTIon DELIVErY

2 SEMESTERS FULL-TIME DAY

EntrAnCE rEqUirEmEnts

THE PROGRAMME

GCSE/IGCSE o-LEVELS CCCCC CBSE or EquIVaLEnT 50% pass at Year 11 araBIC HIGH SCHooL 70% pass at Year 11 aMErICan HIGH SCHooL quaLIFICaTIon 70% pass at year 11 GED Overall score of 2500

This programme is designed to provide students with a unique pathway into an undergraduate degree programme in Engineering at the Dubai Campus. It is specifically designed as a foundation programme which will help students to bridge the gap between their school qualifications and the demands of a university degree. Students who complete the programme successfully will be able to progress directly into the first year of their chosen degree programme. The programme will help students to develop their subject knowledge whilst providing a firm foundation in IT, research and writing skills, academic English and assessment and examination techniques.

DEP fAst trACK Where Grade 12 and A-Level results for students fall short of the minimum entry requirements for direct entry to our undergraduate programmes, applicants may be considered for our FAST-TRACK Programme. The programme will offer a short 4 week course in June covering only core subjects in which the student has not achieved satisfactory results. Learning materials and full-time tuition will be provided for these courses. Exams will be held in August for these courses and if the students achieve a minimum grade of B then they will be allowed to progress onto the undergraduate programmes in September of that year.

The programme also provides a solid platform in both Mathematics and Physics needed for progression into Undergraduate Engineering Programmes. As well as ensuring a sound knowledge in those subjects, the programme aims to enhance problem-solving skills and modelling real-life applications of Maths and Physics. Upon successful completion of this Degree Entry Programme, students will be eligible to progress on to one of the following programmes all of which are offered at the Dubai Campus: BEng Electronic and Electrical Engineering BEng Mechanical Engineering BEng Automotive Engineering BEng Civil Engineering BSc Engineering and Management

PROGRAMME CONTENT Students study the following subjects: Academic English for Engineering Approaches to Learning Entry Physics Entry Mathematics In addition to the above, the programme will include study skills where students will experience group work and improve their research skills. A combination of teaching methods is used in each subject so that all students will be prepared to progress onto the undergraduate programme of their choice. All students are examined via end of unit tests in December and June and must obtain a grade B or above as an overall pass rate to successfully complete the programme.

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STUdENT pROFILE pRogRAmme: DEgREE EnTRy PROgRAmmE (EngInEERIng) NAme: FATImA SHAHzAD NAtioNAlity: PAkISTAnI

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DURATION DELIVERY

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ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS

THE PROGRAMME

GCSE/IGCSE O-LEVELS CCCCC CBSE OR EQUIVALENT 50% pass at Year 11 ARABIC HIGH SCHOOL 70% pass at Year 11 AMERICAN HIGH SCHOOL QUALIFICATION 70% pass at year 11 GED Overall score of 2500

This programme is designed to provide students with a unique pathway into an undergraduate degree programme in Management at the Dubai Campus. It is specifically designed as a foundation programme which will help students to bridge the gap between their school qualifications and the demands of a university degree. Students who complete the programme successfully will be able to progress directly into the first year of their chosen degree programme. The programme will help students to develop their subject knowledge whilst providing a firm foundation in research and writing skills, academic English and assessment and examination techniques.

DEP FAST TRACK Where Grade 12 and A-Level results for students fall short of the minimum entry requirements for direct entry to our undergraduate programmes, applicants may be considered for our FAST-TRACK Programme. The programme will offer a short 4 week course in June covering only core subjects in which the student has not achieved satisfactory results. Learning materials and full-time tuition will be provided for these courses. Exams will be held in August for these courses and if the students achieve a minimum grade of B then they will be allowed to progress onto the undergraduate programmes in September of that year.

It also provides students with the knowledge and understanding of business management areas such as business enterprise, marketing, human resources, finance and operations. Upon successful completion of this Degree Entry Programme students will be eligible to progress on to one of the following programmes; all offered at the Heriot-Watt University Dubai Campus: BBA Bachelor of Business Administration BA Accountancy and Finance BA Business and Finance BA Management

PROGRAMME CONTENT Students study the following subjects: Academic English Approaches to Learning Introduction to Business Management Business Statistics and Mathematics All students are examined via end of unit tests in December and June and must obtain a grade B or above overall pass rate to successfully complete the programme.

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DEGREE ENTRY PROGRAMME DESIGN STUDIES

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GCSE/IGCSE O-LEVELS CCCCC CBSE OR EQUIVALENT 50% pass at Year 11 ARABIC HIGH SCHOOL 70% pass at Year 11 AMERICAN HIGH SCHOOL QUALIFICATION 70% pass at year 11 GED Overall score of 2500

This programme is designed to provide students with a unique pathway into the School of Textiles and Design undergraduate degree programme at the Dubai Campus. It is specifically designed as a foundation programme which will help students to bridge the gap between their school qualifications and the demands of a university degree. Students who complete the programme successfully will be able to progress directly into the first year of the degree programme.

DEP FAST-TRACK Where Grade 12 and A-Level results for students fall short of the minimum entry requirements for direct entry to our undergraduate programmes, applicants may be considered for our FAST-TRACK Programme. The programme will offer a short 4 week course in June covering only core subjects in which the student has not achieved satisfactory results. Learning materials and full-time tuition will be provided for these courses. Exams will be held in August for these courses and if the students achieve a minimum grade of B then they will be allowed to progress onto the undergraduate programmes in September of that year.

The programme will help students to develop their subject knowledge whilst providing a firm foundation in research and writing skills, academic English and assessment and examination techniques. It also provides students with the knowledge and understanding of the core textiles, fashion and design-related subjects undertaken in the School of Textiles and Design degrees, and provides practice in using design language in the ways required in the undergraduate degrees. Upon successful completion of this Degree Entry Programme, students will be eligible to progress on to one of the following programmes; all offered at the Heriot-Watt University Dubai Campus: BA Fashion Design BA Fashion Marketing and Retailing BA Interior Design

PROGRAMME CONTENT Students study the following subjects: Introduction to Design Studies Academic English Approaches to Learning Business Management

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hOW TO appLY Heriot-Watt University accepts applications for the Dubai Campus all year round. in order to apply, please send us your completed application form, via courier or an approved agent. you can also bring your application to the campus in person. You can pick up an application from the Dubai Campus, an exhibition that we are attending or from one of many approved agents around the world. You can also download an application form at: www.hw.ac.uk/dubai/documents/ dubai-application-form.pdf Please remember to include all the supporting documents that the application requires. Generally this will involve proof of previous educational attainment in the form of exam certificates, two reference letters from teachers or employers and in some cases your CV to demonstrate work experience. Please see the checklists on the application form or contact the Recruitment and Admissions office for more information.

rEPly to yoUr APPliCAtion All applications will be carefully considered by our Academic Staff and a response to your application will be given. The response will be one of three outcomes: unconditional offer: meaning that you have been accepted to the academic programme. You must accept it within two weeks of receipt. Conditional offer: meaning that you will be required to submit additional supporting documents or achieve further qualifications prior to acceptance on the programme. rejection: meaning that your application regretfully could not be accepted at this time. Our reply will be sent to you by email or via telephone. Please ensure that you provide correct contact information in your application.

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WHAt nEXt? If you have been successfully accepted as a student you will be informed of the next steps you should take to be ready for the studying year. Next steps involve the following: Fee payment Programme enrolment â&#x20AC;&#x201C; registering as a student to your preferred programme Application for transport facilities (optional) Application for accommodation facilities (optional) If you have any enquiries or questions please do not hesitate to contact our Admissions Office.

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TUITION FEES

Heriot-Watt University Dubai Campus tuition fees for 2011/12

UG fees to be guaranteed for the duration of the study. The Academic School Scholarship will apply throughout the duration of the study.

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DEGREE ENTRY PROGRAMME

26,000

No Scholarship

SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND PHYSICAL SCIENCES UG Programmes PG Programmes

45,000 60,000

3,000 No Scholarship

SCHOOL OF THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT UG Programmes PG Programmes

45,000 60,000

3,000 (Civil Engineering only) No Scholarship

SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT AND LANGUAGES UG Programmes PG Programmes MSc Logistics and Supply Chain Management

39,500 60,000 66,000

3,000 No Scholarship No Scholarship

SCHOOL OF TExTILES AND DESIGN UG Programmes PG Programmes

39,500 60,000

3,000 No Scholarship

SCHOOL OF MATHEMATICS AND COMPUTER SCIENCES UG Programmes PG Programmes

39,500 60,000

3,000 No Scholarship

SCHOOL OF LIFE SCIENCES UG Programmes PG Programmes

39,500 60,000

3,000 No Scholarship

INSTITUTE OF PETROLEUM ENGINEERING PG Programmes

98,500

No Scholarship

EDINBURGH BUSINESS SCHOOL MBA

9,000 per course

No Scholarship

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SChOLaRShIpS Heriot-Watt University appreciates the investment students will make towards their education and, to help ease this ďŹ nancial burden is in a position to offer a range of scholarships to those who qualify. the Dubai Campus is pleased to announce that the scholarships will be available to students in the 2011/12 session. EARLY APPLICATION SCHOLARSHIP

ACADEMIC SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS

SPORTS SCHOLARSHIP

A scholarship of AED 3,000 will be awarded to any student (excluding MBA) applying before end of May 2011 for September 2011 intake. DEP students who enrolled in session 201011 are not eligible to apply for this scholarship when progressing to the undergraduate level.

Students studying in the Schools of Engineering and Physical Sciences, Management and Languages, Textiles and Design and Built Environment (Civil only) will receive a scholarship worth AED 3,000 per annum to undergraduate programmes.

Sports scholarships of up to 100% of the net tuition fees will be awarded to students who have excelled in any sport at a national/international level, who enrol for any programme (excluding MBA).

EMIRATI SCHOLARSHIP FULL ADVANCE FEE PAYMENT SCHOLARSHIP A scholarship of 5% of the net annual tuition fees will be awarded to any student (excluding MBA) who pay their annual tuition fees, in full, one month before commencement of the programme.

ACADEMIC MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS The University offers a number of merit scholarships to eligible students up to 100% of the net annual tuition fees.

Scholarships of AED 2,000 are awarded to all first year, local Emiratis (UAE nationals) who enrol for any undergraduate or postgraduate programme (excluding MBA).

All scholarships are to be offered once, for the first year of the programme only. For further information on fees, please refer to our website at: www.hw.ac.uk/dubai/ financialinformation/tuition-fees.htm

FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP Scholarships of AED 2,000 are offered where two or more students from the same immediate family enrol for any undergraduate or postgraduate programme (excluding MBA). Immediate family members are parents, spouses and siblings. This scholarship will apply to one newly enrolled family member.

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SUppORT SERVICES RECRUITMENT aNd adMISSIONS OFFICE

Choosing and applying to university can be a daunting prospect. With so many programmes on offer how can you possibly ensure that you end up on the one thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s right for you? Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t worry! The Recruitment and Admissions Team is on hand to provide advice and support to prospective applicants, their parents and advisers, at every stage of the process. We can provide all the information and opportunities you need to ensure that you are able to make the right choice. We will be available to support you through the application process and to answer any questions or concerns that you may have. We will also give you advice on the following services:

ACCommoDAtion The University provides safe and comfortable student apartments, close to shops and local amenities. Accommodation is provided in fully furnished apartments on a twin sharing basis. There are separate apartments for male and female students.

The student apartments have 24 hour security, centralised air conditioning, private bathrooms, telephones and televisions. Our student apartments are situated in Mirdiff, Etisalat Academy, which is approximately 15 minutes drive from the University campus. A bus service to and from the campus is provided. There are a limited number of spaces available and bookings are confirmed only upon receipt of the Accommodation Application Form and payment in full of the accommodation fees and relevant tuition fees at least 30 days before commencement of the programme. For information on the cost of student accommodation please visit: www.hw.ac.uk/dubai/ financialinformation/living-costs. htm

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trAnsPort We offer a transport service to the campus for full-time students, with three main pick-up areas: Bur Dubai, Deira and Karama Ghusais and Sharjah Abu Dhabi and Al-Ain. Transport to and from the campus is provided along designated routes, including the student accommodation apartments, as indicated below.

Transport fees are payable for the entire year in two instalments and are non-refundable. The first instalment should be paid 30 days before the commencement of the programme and the second instalment should be paid as a post-dated cheque dated 30 days prior to the start of the second semester. The transportation service will be made available subject to a minimum number of students and only if found feasible.

The service operates five days per week, Sunday â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Thursday, and pick-up times vary depending on the number of students and the distance to campus. The transport service is predominantly used by undergraduate students, as the majority of our postgraduate students have their own transport.

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visA sErviCEs If you require a student visa, Student Services can offer advice and guidance on the application process. Dubai Knowledge Village is the visa sponsor and all students who are studying on a student visa are required to attend an orientation event normally held in September each year. If you would like further information about visas please visit: www.hw.ac.uk/dubai/admissions/ visa-requirements.htm

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SUppORT SERVICES STUdENT SERVICES OFFICE

once you have enrolled at the University, the student services ofﬁce provides a ‘one-stop-shop’ for all general student enquiries. staff provide information and guidance on a range of academic related matters to make sure that the student experience is fulﬁlling. We have responsibility for a range of administrative services including student enrolment, student records, examinations, coursework submissions, and graduation. In addition, we will also be able to give advice and guidance on the following services:

it sErviCEs We have a dedicated IT Helpdesk at the Dubai Campus and a fully equipped computer lab with over 40 computers. The IT Helpdesk provides support to students for all the major IT packages and staff can assist you with a wide range of queries, from accessing our virtual learning environment (VISION) and email, to assisting with printing or resolving software problems.

liBrAry At the commencement of your programme, you will be introduced to the Library, and as you progress, your Librarian will introduce you to the wide range of information resources and services available to

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support you as you undertake more advanced, independent study. The Dubai Campus Library has a wide selection of books and journals to support your studies. This collection is added to throughout the academic year in response to requests from academic staff and students, to ensure you have access to the most up-to-date reference material. In addition to our collection of books and journals, students are also able to access and download a range of

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electronic journals and to search databases for articles, conference papers and theses. The Library also produces a number of resource guides specifically to assist Dubai Campus students in finding material relating to their subject area. Our Library staff are available to offer advice and guidance on all aspects of the Library at the campus and are open from 9am – 10pm during semesters.

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SUppORT SERVICES STUdENT EXpERIENCE OFFICE

The Student Experience Office brings added value to the student life at Heriot-Watt. It encompasses the following sub-divisions:

CArEErs AnD rECrUitmEnt AssistAnCE sErviCE We organise corporate seminars, career talks and mentoring sessions, post internship and job opportunities, arrange careers fairs, résumé writing workshops, assessment centres and link virtual careers fairs with our Edinburgh Campus.

CLuBS & SoCIETIES sPorts ClUBs Heriot-Watt University offers an active student life beyond your day to day studies. Students engage in a number of activities under the Students Council. With a range of sports on offer such as Cricket, Basketball, Football, Volleyball, Table Tennis and Boating, students can join their favourite sport and participate in InterUniversity and league competitions.

in-HoUsE ACtivitiEs stUDEnt sEnAtE Student Senate is a popular practice at the parent campus. Even if you’re not a class representative or school officer, there is a way to ensure you have a say in current University issues. It is an opportunity for ALL students to come along and have their say. For each Senate a topic of current discussion in the university is decided upon, and students are asked to give their valuable opinions.

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A blend of talent building activities extending from Debate, Drama, Arts and Crafts, Drawing and Sketching to Dance and Music run at the campus. Students also provide an Academic Scholars Group that runs on the notion of self help for fellow students who may require extra academic support. The Charitable Works Society enthusiastically organises various fund raising campaigns. A Vocation Club at the University plans various fun events.

Open sessions are planned to encourage student development and support them through their learning programme. Workshops shall range from plagiarism, exam stress management, time management to a wide range of other developmental areas.

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FREQUENTLY aSKEd QUESTIONS Q: WHEn CAn i APPly to tHE DUBAi CAmPUs? A: You can apply to the Dubai

Q: Do yoU HAvE mUltiPlE intAKEs? A: Yes, September is the University’s

Campus any time you like; we have a rolling admissions system. However, there are deadlines before the start of each semester. Please contact us for more information.

largest intake with all programmes that we offer starting then. We also have a number of programmes with intakes in January and May.

Q: WHEn Will i rECEivE my offEr of stUDy? A: The Admissions Office always endeavours to contact applicants with their offer within two weeks of the full application being received.

Q: Do i nEED Proof of EnGlisH lAnGUAGE ProfiCiEnCy in orDEr to APPly? A: If English is not your first language and you have not studied in English before (either at school or a previous institution) then you must provide proof of English language proficiency. Each programme has its own requirement but the lowest we would accept is IELTS at 6.0 (or IELTS 5.0 for the Degree Entry Programme) or equivalent. All MBA applicants must provide proof of English language proficiency where English is not the first language.

Q: Do yoU AlloW stUDEnts to trAnsfEr from otHEr UnivErsitiEs AnD CollEGEs? A: Yes. Providing that you have studied and passed the acceptable subjects for our programmes, we will consider all applications of transfer students. At the time of applying, transcripts or mark sheets detailing previous education must be submitted.

Q: Do APPliCAnts HAvE to tAKE An Entry tEst? A: No. The only testing that we require is that of English language proficiency where it is applicable.

Q: WHAt’s An HonoUrs yEAr in UnDErGrADUAtE stUDy? A: Because Heriot-Watt is a Scottish University, it traditionally takes four years to complete an Honours degree. An honours year is an additional year of study at the end of the three years it takes to achieve a Bachelor degree.

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Q: WHAt is tHE DiffErEnCE BEtWEEn A PostGrADUAtE DiPlomA AnD A mAstErs qUAlifiCAtion? A: Generally, a Masters degree takes 12 months to complete, consisting of nine months of taught courses and a three month research project. Students who successfully pass the courses, can undertake the research project and graduate with a Masters degree. Those students who do not undertake the research project, and only the courses, graduate with a Postgraduate Diploma.

Q: Do tHE ProGrAmmE fEEs inClUDE All tHE ProGrAmmE mAtEriAls AnD EXAm fEEs? A: The annual fees include all academic costs associated with completing your programme however it may be necessary to charge textiles and design students an additional ‘materials fee’. Resit, transport, accommodation and visa fees/charges are additional, as is the application processing fee.

Q: is tHErE A mEntorinG sCHEmE? A: Yes. Each student is assigned to a member of academic staff with whom they meet throughout the year.

Q: Do yoU offEr intErnsHiPs? A: The University does not offer formal internships currently. However, the Dubai Campus has excellent links with local and international companies.

Q: is tHErE A CArEErs sErviCE? A: The University has a Careers Service that supports all of its students.

Q: Will my DEGrEE CErtifiCAtE mEntion DUBAi on it? A: No. As all students are studying the same British programmes, regardless of what country they are in, they are awarded the same HeriotWatt University certificate.

Q: is tHErE CAr PArKinG on CAmPUs? A: There is plenty of parking space for our students at Dubai International Academic City.

Q: is tHE DUBAi CAmPUs ACCrEDitED By tHE ministry of EDUCAtion? A: The Dubai Campus is not accredited by the Ministry of Education, but it is fully licensed to teach its degrees in Dubai. All graduates receive a British degree that is accredited by the Royal Charter in the UK and all degree certificates can be attested by the UAE Embassy in London.

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CONTaCT US online, by telephone, via email and in person, our dedicated staff are always here to advise and help you. If you have a general enquiry, please contact us at: Heriot-Watt University Block 2 Dubai International Academic City PO Box 294345 DUBAI 00 971 4 361 6999 00 971 4 360 4818 dubaienquiries@hw.ac.uk www.hw.ac.uk/dubai For programme enquiries, accommodation, transport or visas, please contact our recruitment and admissions ofďŹ ce at: Recruitment and Admissions Office Heriot-Watt University Block 2 Dubai International Academic City PO Box 294345 DUBAI 00 971 4 361 6977 00 971 4 360 4818 dubaienquiries@hw.ac.uk www.hw.ac.uk/dubai

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For MBa enquiries, please contact: MBA Office Heriot-Watt University Block 2 Dubai International Academic City PO Box 294345 DUBAI 00 971 4 364 1387 00 971 4 360 4818 dubaimba@ebs.hw.ac.uk www.hw.ac.uk/dubai

OPEN DAYS Come and visit us in our modern facilities at Dubai International Academic City or at exhibitions around the world where you will always receive a warm welcome. Academic and admissions staff will advise and educate you with regard to your future studies. Your friends and family are always very welcome too.

OPEN DAY DATES Friday 7 January 2011 Friday 11 February 2011 Friday 11 March 2011 Friday 29 April 2011 Friday 20 May 2011 Friday 10 June 2011 Friday 8 July 2011 Friday 5 August 2011 Friday 26 August 2011 Friday 9 September 2011

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