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Strengthening knowledge base over the years. Local students constitute more than 43 per cent of the ducation has been at the total student population in Dubai; forefront of the UAE’s while the last two years have seen policy to usher into a an 18-per cent increase in Emirati new era of knowledge males in higher education. The and empowerment. No- percentage of female students is tably the country has experienced also on the rise. As the educational considerable improvements in the infrastructure shows more positive field of higher education since its signs of growth, knowledge-based establishment. This is evident in economy that equips young people the massive investment in infra- with choices, is quite inevitable. Educational Free Zones have structure, administration and delivery systems. In the higher edu- been instrumental in transforming cation sector, the country has been the place. The Dubai International keen to form partnerships and Academic City (DIAC), a first of its joint ventures with international kinds in the world, has a state of education providers and have at- the art campus spread over 18 miltracted some of the most presti- lion square feet. With more than gious education institutions from 20 international branch campuses of reputed universities from around the world. Presently the country’s adult lit- around the world, the DIAC has eracy rate hovers above 90 per become an education hub that cent, significantly higher than just boasts of advanced academic a few decades back when it was at tools, technologies and human re54 per cent for men and 31 per sources. Furthermore, the UAE is cent for women. A sustained focus home to top-notch institutions like on education has witnessed the the American University in Dubai, growing enrolment of nationals Tufts University, George Mason
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University, Michigan State University and Rochester Institute of Technology in Dubai. Institutes like Heriot-Watt, Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales and Alpha Aviation Group among others offer a variety of careeroriented courses.The New York University has also set up its campus, alongside the Sorbonne in the capital Abu Dhabi. Likewise Dubai Knowledge Village, based at Dubai Internet City, has attracted several top international universities and research facilities to the emirate including Saint-Petersburg State, University of Engineering and Economics, University of Wollongong, Mahatma Gandhi University and the Manchester Business School. Together with DIAC, Dubai Knowledge Village hosts 30 higher education universities that offer hundreds of courses and study programmes. As a result student numbers in
Dubai have witnessed a growth of 10 per cent. Pertinently most graduates and postgraduates in the UAE choose to opt for courses in business, science, engineering and computer sciences. Vocational and occupational courses in aviation, industrial and technical training, creative arts, hospitality, teaching, nursing and occupational health, architecture and interior design are also quite popular. There are numerous scholarships available to students opting for higher education in the UAE. The Abu Dhabi Education Council offers a number of scholarship opportunities based on various criteria. The council is formulating a policy for scholarship programmes for undergraduate and postgraduate degrees with the aim to support human capital development. These scholarships help students with finances besides monitoring their academic progress, issues and concerns throughout the completion of their degrees. —sadiq@khaleejtimes.com
Heriot-Watt University Dubai Campus
Expanding horizons Heriot-Watt University’s Dubai Campus has launched a new Masters programme designed to answer the international calls for improved regulation, education and greater professionalism in the local property markets. The MSc in Real Estate Investment and Finance is aimed at executives and working professionals who may already have some experience or interest in real estate markets, banking or investment and wish to upgrade their skills. The local real estate industry continues to mature to one of great complexity and an increasing institutional ownership structure. The increased complexity of the industry will create demand for practitioners who possess a comprehensive real estate education. Programme Director, Michael Waters states: “The course is a credible alternative to an MBA. Professionals working in property need to start thinking more carefully about their postgraduate study options. Embarking on a specialist Masters programme allows them the opportunity to study theoretical and
practical finance, investment and appraisal techniques applied to global commercial real estate markets — these are essentials to succeed in this highly competitive business sector.” Tuition in the programme is based around lectures, IT labs and case studies from a wide range of international real estate markets to ensure students can apply the theoretical concepts taught. Graduates from the programme will have a strong desire to work in property and investment markets having been taught the latest concepts of mixed-asset portfolios, risk mitigation and financial valuation modeling. A graduate degree in real estate can open doors to greater job and career opportunities and command a higher salary in the marketplace. For more information about HeriotWatt University’s MSc in Real Estate programmes please contact Michael Waters on +971(0)44358773 or email to m.j.waters@hw.ac.uk
The American University in the Emirates
Al Ghurair University
Nurturing passion for design
In tune with a dynamic world
Taking pride in providing a quality education
AUE strives to incorporate students into a practical environment
The Interior Design Department at Al Ghurair University (AGU) seeks through its programme to instill passion, nurture talent and develop skills within each student. “Our programme provides rigour and hands-on practice while encouraging the students to unleash their creativity,” explains Dr Wael Rashdan, Head of the Interior Design Department. The Bachelor of Arts in Interior Design at AGU is one of the programmes that are fully accredited by the UAE’s Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research. The quality of the graduates of AGU’s Interior Design Department is well recognised by the community. For example, AGU’s students won the CEO’s Prize at the Danube Competition 2012, organised by Danube, a leading construction, building material, and home interiors company, in partnership with the Association of Professional Interior Designers (APID).
AGU’s students enjoy studios, workshops and labs equipped with the latest technologies in a conveniently located campus with outstanding facilities. “Our students are really spoiled, they have access to the latest technologies,” says Dr Ahmed El Shakhs, Assistant Professor of Interior Design. When asked about what they appreciated the most at AGU, Sadiq, Nada and Raed, students at AGU, said: “I really appreciated the individualised attention from my teachers. We had small classes and we all knew each other and worked closely together. I am going to really miss my AGU family,” answered Sadiq. As for Raed, “The internship was very valuable as it allowed me to secure a job in a very good firm before I even graduated.” “For me, interacting with such a diversified and talented group of people will remain an unforgettable experience,” replied Nada.
The American University in the Emirates — AUE as it is affectionately known — is one of the most rapidly growing universities in the UAE that offers an American curriculum, taught by a highly regarded faculty, who seek to engage students in excellent learning experiences. AUE faculty members collectively value its hard-earned reputation for high quality in teaching and related research, and seek to promote intercultural understanding and respect, not as an alternative to a sense of cultural and national identity, but as an essential part of the rapidly changing 21st century international, regional and national environment. AUE also offers students accredited programmes in undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees that encourage you to become proactive, reflec-
tive and critical thinkers and researchers. AUE students learn to become part of a fully engaged community, whose members embrace their own culture and are responsive to other cultures and views. The American University in the Emirates is motivated by a sense of direction to create a better world through education. This motivation informs the environment for teaching, learning and collaboration in daily work, in such a way that encourages potential new faculty and staff who are attracted to its vision and values to join, and to help to further develop the university. The university has six colleges with many unique programmes: • College of Business Administration • College of Media and Mass Communication
• College of Computer Information Technology • College of Fine Arts and Design • College of Law • College of Education To ensure that an environment of trust and confidence is present, AUE has now a highly qualified faculty, state-of-the-art facilities, accredited partners, and an expanding student body. This reflects the nation’s economic and cultural wealth, the aspiration for knowledge of its people, the learning skills of the population, and the use of new technologies that enhance quality of life. AUE will continue to offer innovative, excellent programmes of higher education that provide lasting benefits to the students of the nation, the region and the world.
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HIgher Education
Career oriented The institute’s qualification is open to everybody, regardless of their educational background Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMAs) primary aim is to help both people and businesses succeed. Founded in 1919, it is the world’s leading and largest professional body of management accountants, with over 203,000 members and students operating in 173 countries, working at the heart of business. CIMA members and students work in industry, commerce, the public sector and not-for-profit organisations. The CIMA qualification is open to everybody, regardless of their educational background. It can open doors to many different industries and career paths, and one can gain valuable work experience as he or she goes along. You don’t need to have a degree to start your CIMA studies. In fact, many graduates who have been to university find that a degree alone is not enough. Many decide to study the CIMA qualification after they have completed their degree to learn the practical skills they need to
Geetu Ahuja achieve their career goals. If you’re looking for an alternative to university that will allow you to immediately progress your career, earn a great salary and become professionally qualified in the process, then CIMA could be for you. Many of the world’s biggest employers recognise CIMA as a global qualification that best meets their business needs; no other professional accountancy body is aligned so closely to those needs. CIMA combines the rigour of an accounting qualification with business skills needed to offer strategic advice and manage risk. Our international reputation ensures that doors will open for you around the world. CIMA has formed a joint venture with the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) to establish the Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) designation.
CGMA is the global quality standard that further elevates the profession of management accounting. A CGMA designation is truly a global passport to success. This is highlighted by the fact that CIMA, already the world’s largest professional body of management accountants, enjoyed massive growth in new and emerging markets. CIMA has no crystal ball but it believes that the CGMA designation will play a central role in the business and finance profession. The fundamental quality of the CGMA designation is people. The human dimension is life and sole of any businesses. People’s ideas, skills and knowledge drive companies. CIMA students who hold the Chartered Global Management Accountants possess these qualities in abundance and businesses know this. The CIMA qualifications in Islamic Finance (IF) include four certificate modules: Islamic Commercial Law, Islamic Banking and Takaful, Islamic Capital Markets and Accounting for Islamic financial Institutions. Diploma in Islamic Finance and an Advanced Diploma Programme is also offered. These qualifications give a non-theoretical hands-on approach to those taking up IF, giving students the confidence to talk about the various aspects of IF and on completion of the Advanced Diploma, the ability to develop products and services relevant to today’s business environment.
Catching them young In partnership with Air Arabia, the group offers a Multi-Crew Pilot Licence Training Programme
Alpha Aviation Group (AAG) is UK-based group of companies providing innovative training solutions for commercial aviation. The group’s training academies in the UK, UAE and Philippines are strategically located in the world’s key aviation markets. It operates Boeing and Airbus simulators and a flying academy. As pioneers in the Multi-Crew Pilot (MPL) training programme, Alpha Aviation Group relishes opportunities to embrace new technology and new thinking to find innovative solutions that meet the growing demand for qualified commercial pilots. AAG UAE, in a training partnership with Sharjah-based airline Air Arabia, provides young men and women with a golden opportunity to secure their career as an Airbus A320 First Officer in a period of just 18 months through its Multi-Crew Pilot Licence (MPL) Training Programme. (Email: info@aag.aero www.aag.aero)
HIgher Education ICAEW
Qualified choice The ACA qualification from The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW), gives access to many amazing career paths in all sectors of business. Once successfully completed, the student will become an ICAEW
khaleej times / ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT Chartered Accountant and can use the letters ACA after their name. The ACA is one of the leading professional finance and business qualifications. It equips individuals with skills and knowledge needed to work in a variety of roles in a diverse business environment. Students will gain a solid background in finance, business, marketing, economics, management and information systems,
opening the door to a wide range of career paths once qualified. ACA training is a mixture of classroom learning and work experience. When studying for the ACA participants will work for an ICAEW authorised training employer. These employers are in all business sectors, including practice (accountancy firms) and commerce. Their employer will sometimes fund all or part
of the training, and allow study leave and pay a competitive salary, which can increase as ACA exams are completed. Organisations employ school leavers and graduates to study the ACA. There are a variety of entry routes available after A-levels/equivalent level. Candidates who are school leavers will have to train for five years and those who are bachelors or post-graduates for three years.
RAK Medical & Health Sciences University
ATTENTION! 12th grade completed students, aspiring to be medical & health science professionals!
Admissions in progress for September 2013 session Bachelor Programs:
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• MBBS • BDS • B.Pharm • BSN • RN-BSN Bridge Program Students from all educational systems / boards may visit the website for qualifying marks / equivalencies. Fee concessions offered to meritorious students. Masters Programs also offered: • M.S. in Pharmacy Practice • M.S. in Pharmaceutical Chemistry • Master of Science in Nursing All programs are accredited by Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, UAE. Listed in International Medical Education Directory(IMED) https://imed.faimer.org Listed in the AVICENNA Directories (formerly WHO Directory of Medical Schools) http://avicenna.ku.dk/database/medicine
Enquiries for MBBS, B. Pharm & BSN may contact Tel: + 971-7-2269999 Email: admissions@rakmhsu.ac.ae Website: www.rakmhsu.com Enquiries for BDS may contact: Tel: + 971-7-2222593 Website: www.rakcods.com
Pursuit of excellence RAK Medical & Health Sciences University was established in 2006 by the Ras Al Khaimah Human Development Foundation (RAK-HDF) under the patronage of His Highness Shaikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Member of Supreme Council and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah and Chancellor of the University, with the vision to be the leading Medical and Health Sciences University in the UAE. The university is dedicated to the pursuit of academic excellence and committed to prepare graduates with critical skills to join the medical and healthcare fields in the 21st Century. Study programmes include: • Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) — five-year programme + one year internship
• Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) — five-year programme + one year internship • Bachelor of Pharmacy (B. Pharm) — four-year programme + six months practice school • M.S. Pharmacy Practice and • M.S. Pharmaceutical Chemistry • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) — four-year programme • Conversion Programme leading to BSN (for UAE Nationals sponsored by MOH) RN-BSN Bridge Programme Master of Science in Nursing Students can apply online at www.rakmhsu.com and send a copy of the 12th grade marks by scanning the same and e-mailing to admissions@rakmhsu.ac.ae along with their TOEFL/IELTS score. For more details visit www. rakmhsu.com
Manipal University, Dubai
Multi-disciplinary university Manipal University (MU), Dubai (www.manipaldubai.com) is a branch campus of Manipal University, India. MU established its presence in Dubai in the year 2000 and has grown into a leading multidisciplinary university in the Middle East attracting students not only from the UAE but from across the GCC and the Middle East and Africa region. At present, Manipal University, Dubai enrolls over 1,500 students from 26 nations across the globe and is the only Indian multi-disciplinary university in the region. Similar to its mother campus in India, the Dubai campus offers a variety of disciplines for students to pursue their undergraduate and graduate studies, ranging from laboratory and workshop intensive courses like engineering, information technology and bio technology to creative and new-age disciplines like interior design, and
media and communications. The university also offers a highly hands-on, industry relevant programme in management at the undergraduate as well as at the masters’ level. The university has introduced new programmes in architecture, hospitality management and automobile engineering over the last two years. At the masters’ Level, the university has launched two new M. Tech programmes in manufacturing engineering and technology, and digital electronics and advanced communication. The campus and all its programmes are licensed and recognised worldwide for higher education or career opportunities. Facts and Figures: Date Established: 2000; Number of Students: 1,500; Nationalities represented: 33; Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:15; Degree Awarding Body: Manipal University, India.
“Being an ICAEW Chartered Accountant has been a passport to a very rewarding and successful career”