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Educating youth With promising growth prospects, the UAE is fast becoming a hot destination for higher education Sadiq Shaban
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he UAE higher education sector is poised for growth. With the number of enrolments going up steadily in recent years, the sector accounts for more than 20 per cent of the government expenditure. A recent report estimates the market size of
education in the UAE to be well above $7 billion. The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific has been instrumental in bringing about this change. With the setting up of the National Authority for Scientific Research in 2008, awareness and application of knowledge and its dissemination through participation of institutions of higher education in the UAE has increased substantially. Pertinently, the government has taken several strides towards transforming the place into a knowledge-based economy. The setting up of Educational Free Zones has proven to be an important hallmark towards achieving this objective. Dubai International
Academic City (DIAC), a first of its kind in the world, has a state-ofthe-art campus spread over 18 million square feet. Around 48,000 students are enrolled in various colleges in Dubai, including 20,000 Emirati students. With more than 460 academic programmes, students indeed have a wide choice in higher education. The number of students that could demand a place in the higher education system is expected to increase by 2016. With a projected 50,000 students able to enrol, the government is pulling all stops to ensure that the nation’s higher education system is at par with the best in the world. — sadiq@khaleejtimes.com
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Opening up opportunities ICAEW provides a passport to a rewarding and successful career 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 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, as well as allow study leave and pay a competitive salary, which can increase as ACA exams
Being an ICAEW Chartered Accountant is a passport to a very rewarding and successful career 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.
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A CIMA qualification is recognised as an equivalent to a Master’s degree, but with more extensive professional knowledge and skills The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), founded in 1919, is among the world’s leading and largest professional body of Management Accountants operating in 173 countries. In the Middle East, CIMA offers an international qualification in management accountancy that combines accounting, finance and management skills, thus providing finance professionals with skill sets needed to develop into all-round strategic business managers. CIMA-trained professionals work across varied industries including commerce, management consultancies, banks, and non-profit and public sector organisations. In fact, most of the top CFOs, CEOs, and management consultants today are qualified chartered management accountants. Commenting on the qualification, Geetu Ahuja, Head of GCC, CIMA said, “The globally recognised CIMA qualification is the perfect choice for a successful career in business. In addition to strong accounting fundamentals, CIMA teaches strategic business and management skills. Our members are qualified to work across all departments in an organisation, not just in finance. We are committed to upholding the highest ethical and professional standards, and public confidence in management accounting.” The CIMA qualification is recognised as an equivalent to a Master’s degree, but with more extensive professional knowledge and skills, which is why it is preferred by employers globally and regionally. CIMA is the best route to an international career in business and finance developing skills for opportunities to top-level roles. CIMA has a fast track route for degree holders and professionally qualified accountants, where the candidate could be from just one paper away from CIMA’s globally prestigious
accredited awards and titles. Ahuja added: “There has never been a better time to be a management accountant as organisations in the UAE and across GCC are looking for qualified professionals to fill a growing number of midsenior key management positions. These roles need qualified Geetu Ahuja professionals who can oversee and manage business and finance strategies across a macro-level. The CIMA qualification has been designed with this in mind. It is the most relevant international professional qualification for business performance and finance management. It is open to anyone with the drive and desire to succeed in business. The qualification is regarded highly by employers around the world for its relevance to today’s complex business.” CIMA has also developed the first international qualification in management accounting to be offered in Arabic. The potential for CIMA members and students to develop rewarding and dynamic international careers remains strong in the Middle East and globally. This potential has been further enhanced following the launch of a new member designation, the Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA). The CGMA is the result of a joint venture between CIMA and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and reflects the global prestige of two of the world’s leading accountancy bodies. Hence CIMA members are now eligible with a further value added title of CGMA that is powered by AICPA and CIMA, the only global designation for business and finance qualified who are recognised from Seattle to Sydney. CIMA as well is proud to be the first professional accounting body to offer a truly global product in the fast-moving area of Islamic Finance. For more information about CIMA, please visit www.cimaglobal.com
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Canadian University of Dubai
For academic excellence
Hands-on approach to learning
RAK Medical and Health Sciences University lays the foundation for worldclass training
The university has several firsts to its credit. It is the first in the UAE to commence the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) programme in September 2011. It is the first to commence Master of His Highness Shaikh Saud bin Science in Pharmacy with specialiSaqr Al Qasimi, Member of Su- sations in Pharmaceutical Chemispreme Council and Ruler of Ras Al try and Pharmacy Practice in SepKhaimah and Chancellor of the tember 2012. It is the first to set up University, says: “Our country, in the Pharmacy Practice Departthe end, is as strong as the knowl- ment in the UAE. Pharm.D and edge we possess, and for us to M.S. in Pharmaceutics will also be prosper and reach greater heights, offered shortly. we need to cultivate a robust culAll programmes are accredited ture of innovation and research.” by the Ministry of Higher EducaHis aim is not just to build tion and Scientific Research, UAE schools or colleges but also to lay a and the degrees are accepted interfoundation for an educational in- nationally. RAK College of Medical frastructure, which will serve as a Sciences listed in the AVICENNA platform for global institutions to Directories, formerly WHO Direcprovide world-class training to the tory of Medical Schools (http://avistudents across the region. His cenna.ku.dk/database/medicine). It message is clear — “we need to en- is also listed in International Medicourage excellence in our schools cal Education Directory (IMED) more than ever.” https://imed.faimer.org The university provides systemIt is with this vision that RAK MHSU aims to be a leading Medi- wise, integrated and updated curcal and Health Sciences University riculum as well as training in cliniin the region. It is dedicated to the cal skills from first year of study. pursuit of academic excellence and The latest teaching methodology committed to prepare graduates such as, problem-based learning is with critical skills to join the medi- used to facilitate learning in small cal and healthcare fields in the groups. Student scientific confer21st Century. ences are organised on a regular basis. Clinical training and internStudy programmes include: • Bachelor of Medicine & Bache- ship is offered in government hoslor of Surgery (MBBS) — five-year pitals at Ras Al Khaimah. The campus has a well-equipped programme + one year internship • Bachelor of Dental Surgery library and lecture halls. There is a (BDS) — five-year programme + separate English Language Centre for facilitating tests such as TOEFL one year internship • Bachelor of Pharmacy (B. Pharm) and IELTS and also training for the — four-year programme + six same. Gymnasium and sports famonths practice school cilities are also provided on cam• Bachelor of Science in Nursing pus. Separate hostel facilities are (BSN) — four-year programme also offered for male and female students alongside daily transpor• RN-BSN Bridge Programme tation to various emirates. • Master of Science in Nursing The university has major plans • M.S. Pharmacy Practice and • M.S. Pharmaceutical Chemistry for expansion. The new building
Highlights of study at RAK MHSU -- Clinical skills lab and multipurpose labs -- Problem-based/team-based learning -- Well qualified faculty and personalised teaching -- Scholarships for meritorious students -- Student:Teacher ratio = 5 : 1 -- Clinical training and internship in Ministry of Health Hospitals -- Hospital beds: 800 from three MOH hospitals (two in RAK and one in Fujairah) -- Ministry of Health sponsorship for Nationals in Nursing -- RAK MHSU has also signed MOUs with several government organisations and institutions both locally and internationally
and hospital of the college of Dental Sciences has been constituted in 2012 and also the new buildings of the colleges of Pharmacy and Nursing will be constructed shortly to cater to more students. RAKMHSU has 950-plus students belonging to 41 nationalities enrolled in its programmes. The university offers a co-education campus. RAKMHSU’s well-qualified staff and faculty are drawn from 21 different countries. Students can apply online at www.rakmhsu.com and send a copy of the 12th grade marks by scanning it and mailing it to admissions@rakmhsu.ac.ae along with their TOEFL/IELTS score. For more details visit: www.rakmhsu.com
CUD integrates environmental and healthcare courses to meet growing demand for skilled graduates in the sector Graduates of environmental and healthcare management courses at Canadian University of Dubai are in higher demand than ever as worldwide pressure to ‘clean-up’ takes to the Middle East. Dr Rami El Khatib, the Chair of the School of Environment and Health Sciences, commented: “Many students see business as being a strong academic degree because of the amount of jobs in this sector — but it’s actually unbalanced and still hard for students to graduate with a guaranteed career. There is a known lack of healthcare and environmental
professionals, not only in the UAE but also worldwide. The job pool for this is constantly growing.” Although still a relatively new sector to the UAE, the environment is fast becoming a concern, with the government eager to fund this type of work. Over the past few years, initiatives such as the Emirate Environment Group’s ‘Clean Up UAE’ have been striking up with thousands of UAE residents taking part. Dr Rami added: “The country is involved with so many environmental and healthcare projects — from holding international conferences, community groups and initiatives, alongside the opening of Healthcare City. It doesn’t take much to see this sector is growing.” Environmental and health management study programmes are a mix of science and management courses. Environmental management majors look at areas such as water pollution, pest control, air
pollution and wastes disposal, while healthcare studies looks at the administrative side of managing healthcare institutions, including hospitals. Students at the Canadian University of Dubai have a hands-on approach to learning. Most recently, a senior class completed a research project involving water analysis in Jumeirah that was published in an International journal. Dr Rami continued: “The Canadian University was one of the first private institutions in Dubai to offer these courses. Now, they have started popping up at the other schools across the UAE. As a university cannot start a course without a high enough demand, you can see how expansive this sector is becoming.”
Manipal University, Dubai
Industry-relevant programmes Manipal University offers laboratory and workshop intensive courses Manipal University (MU), Dubai (www.manipaldubai.com) is a branch campus of Manipal University, India, one of the largest private universities in the country enrolling over 25,000 students across 23 disciplines. Manipal University, India is home to some of the finest institutions of academic excellence including Kasturba Medical College and Manipal Institute of Technology. Manipal University established
its presence in Dubai in 2000 and has grown into a leading multidisciplinary university attracting students not only from UAE but also from across the GCC and rest of the Middle East and Africa region. At present, Manipal University, Dubai enrols over 1,500 students from 30 nations across the globe and is one of the few Indian multi-disciplinary universities in the region. Similar to its mother campus back home in Manipal, the Dubai branch campus of Manipal University offers students a variety of disciplines to pursue their undergraduate and graduate studies, ranging from laboratory and work-
shop intensive courses like Engineering, Information Technology and Bio Technology to creative and new-age disciplines like Interior Design, and Media and Communication. The university also offers a highly hands-on, industry relevant programme in Management and Business studies both at the undergraduate as well as at the graduate level. The university has also launched an undergraduate program in Architecture (B.Arch), which is approved by the Council of Architecture, India and an undergraduate program in Hospitality Management which are both well aligned with the growth aspirations of Dubai.
Gulf Medical University
Learn from the world
GMU offers an exciting training environment for education in health research
ductive biology, public health and physical therapy. The university has infrastructure and facilities, which are on par with some of the established medical schools in the world; ensuring students have Gulf Medical University (GMU) access to all the latest learning is a fully recognised institution of tools and enabling them to have a excellence, offering high quality more rewarding research experihealthcare and training with ence. GMU’s graduate faculty ofbachelors, masters and residency fers a unique and exciting training environment for education in programmes. The university offers postgrad- health research. The programmes uate programmes in clinical pa- conducted are approved by the thology, toxicology, human repro- Ministry of Higher Education in
the UAE. The university has a student cohort from over 67 nationalities while medical professionals and staff hail from 22 different countries. GMU’s brand statement, ‘Learn from the World’, depicts learning as a process that cannot be limited to the precincts of books or the institution alone. With a perfect blen0d of capable faculty and well-equipped infrastructure, the students will acquire the best from the world to hone their skills and knowledge.
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ECMIT recently launched an American-style creditbased Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) programme during the Spring 2013 semester. The programme has been approved by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MOHESR) of the UAE Government. The 124-credit curriculum is designed to equip students with a broad based exposure to all aspects of business disciplines while focusing on three concentration areas — Management, Marketing and Human Resources Management — for rewarding careers. For a few selective
opment of the UAE. Over a period of more than one decade, the college has graduated a large number of students who today occupy strategic positions in government, business, public and private sectors. With a team of dedicated instructors and staff members, it is well prepared to continue with this tradition. ECMIT offers highly competitive and affordable tuition fees. Admission is now open for the Fall 2013 programme. For further details, contact: 04-267 5016 E: admissions@ecmit.ac.ae W: www.ecmit.ac.ae
courses, classroom instructions are complemented by case studies of real life businesses that will allow students to develop a solid applied understanding of business disciplines. The programme is supported by a cadre of qualified faculty members with PhD degrees and by modern learning resources. In addition, planning is underway to develop partnership and exchange programmes with national and international academic institutions, and invite eminent scholars to teach in the programme. ECMIT has played a significant role in the economic devel-
University of Strathclyde
Global education The University of Strathclyde holds triple accreditation from three international hallmarks of excellence
on a part-time basis at Strathclyde Business School centres in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and seven other international locations outside of the main campus in Glasgow. Each location of the global MBA utilises the same Strathclyde Business School content, lecturers, assessThe University of Strathclyde, ment, and materials. Customised winner of the Times Higher executive education packages are Education ‘UK University of the also available for organisations in Year’ 2012-2013, has been the UAE via the Strathclyde Busioffering its highly ranked MBA ness School Centre for Corporate programme in the UAE since 1995. Connections. To learn more about Strathclyde is among one per cent the business school and requireof business schools worldwide that ments for admission to Strathclylholds triple accreditation from all de UAE’s October or April MBA three international hallmarks of intakes, visit www.strath.ae and excellence (EQUIS, AACSB and email Lena Shaban (Abu Dhabi) at AMBA). It is also accredited by the lena.strath@hct.ac.ae or Sheena UAE Ministry of Higher Education Mohideen (Dubai) at sheena. strath@hct.ac.ae for additional and Scientific Research. The Strathclyde MBA is taught information.
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AAG accommodate students to a right career path Alpha Aviation Group (AAG) is UK-based group of companies providing innovative training solutions for commercial aviation. Its training academies in the UK, UAE and Philippines are strategically located among the world’s key aviation markets. It operates Boeing and Airbus simulators as well as a flying academy. As pioneers in the Multi-Crew Pilot (MPL) training programme, Alpha Aviation Group relishes opportunities to embrace new technology and fresh 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, is providing the young men and women a golden opportunity to secure their career as an Airbus A320 First Officer in just a period of 18 months through its Multi-Crew Pilot Licence (MPL) Training Programme. For more information, please contact: 06-557 4243 Ext: 120, E: info@aag.aero, W: www.aag.aero
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