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Education with global relevance UAE universities aim to fulfil diverse industry expectations with broad-based curricula Staff Reporter
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URRICULA in institutions of higher learning increasingly integrate elements of ethics, social and cultural aspects to suit the growing multicultural work environment. Graduates are also equipped with broad-based learning and a specialty in more than one discipline to suit a wide variety of job profiles, according to Professor Abdullah Al Shamsi, Vice-Chancellor, The British University in Dubai. Al Shamsi’s comments were made during a panel discussion titled “Industry Expectations from the UAE Education Sector” at the third Education Forum that was organised in April by Dubai International Academic City (DIAC), a member of TECOM Investments’ education cluster. Delegates from key educational institutions and government departments, as well as representatives from leading universities, faculty members and private sector professionals participated in the DIAC Education Forum. The event focused on identifying the effectiveness of the UAE education system
in shaping the skills of tomorrow’s workforce to meet the requirements of the industry and employers. Shamsi added: “Current international college curricula address various important topics that are of global relevance. Graduation requirements from curricula point of view are universally similar. The depth is even more apparent in the post-graduate programmes. Furthermore, communication skills are becoming extremely important. Teamwork and professional skills are also accorded importance. In the UAE, issues that are demanded by employers are actually met in one way or another in most if not all of the accredited universities.” David Van Lochem, Human Resources Leader, IBM Middle East, said: “We select fresh graduates via an assessment centre. It is not only about what they know, it is more about identifying and developing their ultimate potential and whether they have what it takes to convince internal and external customers.” Underlining the objectives of the DIAC Education Forum, Dr Ayoub Kazim, Managing Director, Education Cluster — TECOM Investments, said: “Assessing the industry needs is very crucial for the universities and the education sector in general. It will assist the graduating students in finding jobs and create a better link between the industry sector and higher education institutions.”
‘Awesome study tour’ 21 AAMC students spend five weeks in Oz this summer IN JULY, the Centre of Excellence for English, Al Ain Colleges, organised a short-term study tour for 21 male students from the Foundations and BAS programmes. The tour combined intensive English language classes with excursions to the Gold Coast’s favourite holiday attractions, such as, Sea World, Dreamworld, Currumbin Sanctuary, Wet ‘n’ Wild and Movie World. The tour group spent five weeks studying English at Bond University English Language Institute in Southern Queensland, and experienced life with an Australian family through home-stay accommodation. On returning to the UAE in August, Abdulkhaleq Mohammed Al Baloushi, a third-year BAS Engineering student and the student leader commented, “The five-week study tour was awesome! It gave us the opportunity to develop our English skills in one of
the most scenic and friendliest places I’ve ever been to. Not only did we discover what it is like to study in a different country, but we experienced living with an Australian family too. “This trip enabled us to make new friends with students from all over the world and exchange ideas on our different cultures. “I would recommend every student experiences studying overseas at some point in his or her studies. It was a tour which holds for me a lot of lasting memories and friendships.” All 21 students graduated from Bond University English Language Institute with a certificate of completion.
Nicolas & Asp University College
Graduates give reason to smile Nicolas & Asp University College, which operates from Dubai Healthcare City offers postgraduate dental education in several dental specialities NICOLAS & Asp University College recently graduated its second batch of Orthodontist specialists in collaboration with Malmo University in Sweden. The college’s graduates play a vital role in their respective communities to help patients enjoy a better smile and improved oral health. Nicolas & Asp University College offers postgraduate dental education in several dental specialities. Offered are three-year programmes includes Orthodontics, Paediatric Dentistry and Endodontics, a two-year diploma programme in advanced education in General Dentistry, and a one-year diploma programme in Oral Implantology. The University College has grown to about 110 individuals including 15 faculty members (nine full-time and six part-time), 40 support staff, and 45 students from 16 different nationalities. Besides the main educational facilities operating at Dubai Healthcare City, the University College operates a day-surgery clinic on Jumeirah Road as well as a “Smile” mobile dental van.
Petroleum Institute provides academic programmes leading to degrees in the engineering fields and applied sciences, fostering the creation of knowledge that is beneficial to the regional oil and gas industry
Modern campus — diverse community The PI has developed a truly multinational community, having more than 50 different nationalities working together producing research in many areas relevant to the energy industry. The evolution of the campus facilities reflects the needs of such a varied and talented group with state-of-the-art facilities for education, research, housing and recreation.
THE Petroleum Institute (PI) is a unique collaboration between academia, industry and government. It acts as a leading international centre for education and research through partnerships worldwide with elite engineering and science universities. PI was founded by an Emiri decree and opened in 2001. It provides academic programmes leading to degrees in the engineering fields and applied sciences, fostering the creation of knowledge that is beneficial to the regional oil and gas industry. PI is a leading international educational and research centre for this industry and provides continuing education opportunities to professionals in the petroleum industry. PI’s sponsors include Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) and four subsidiary international oil companies. Currently, PI offers bachelor degrees in chemical, electrical, mechanical and petroleum engineering, and petroleum geosciences, which have full CAA accreditation; polymer science and engineering and metallurgical science and engineering have initial accreditation. At the graduate level PI offers Masters of Engineering degrees in chemical, electrical, mechanical and petroleum engineering and Masters of Science in chemical, electrical, mechanical and petroleum engineering and petroleum geosciences all of which have initial accreditation from the CAA.
Undergraduate engineering education The undergraduate programmes provide a rigorous university education focused on engineering and applied science in the broad field of energy. The education of the whole person is central to the mission of PI so that the graduating engineers are equipped with the necessary technical and personal competencies to be successful life-long learners with the capability to function effectively in any environment. Male and female national students total 67.5 per cent of the undergraduate enrolment as compared to 32.5 per cent expatriates. Currently, 36 per cent of the undergraduate population is female. In addition, the institute’s post-graduate population has increased dramatically in the last two years. By providing educational opportunities for female students to earn engineering and science degrees, the PI helps to expand the role of females in the workforce. State-of-the-art laboratories Each programme is equipped with modern laboratories housing the most up-to-date instrumentation and technology. Labs vary from a full simulation drilling rig to materials science laboratories. Students have the unique opportunity to participate in advanced hands-on practical education experience
helping to prepare graduates in the new emerging energy technologies. Global graduate opportunities In order to encourage academic exchange (including faculty, research scholars, undergraduate and graduate students) the PI has signed memoranda of understandingwithleadinginternationaluniversities including Colorado School of Mines, USA; University of Maryland, USA; China University, Rice University, UT Austin, USA and Johannes Kepler University, Austria. Advanced research and technology development centre Research in the oil and gas industry is of high importance to the future of the UAE. The PI is charged with the responsibility of addressing the need for efficient production of energy and management of energy resources. The Takreer Research Facility is now complete with a principal research centre on the campus in the planning stages.
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Fujairah College
American University in Dubai is officially licensed by UAE’s Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research
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American University in Dubai
Accreditation and licensure summary • The American University in Dubai (AUD) is accredited by the Commission on Colleges (COC) of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) to award Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees (see www.sacscoc.org). Contact the COC at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia, 30033 or call +1-404- 679-4500 exclusively for matters specific to the accreditation of AUD.
for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE), located in Olathe, Kansas. The business programmes in the following degrees are accredited by the IACBE: – Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), with majors in Accounting, Economics, Finance, Management, Marketing and Marketing Communications – Master of Business Administration (MBA), with concentrations in finance and marketing. IACBE: PO Box 3960, Olathe, Kan• AUD is officially licensed by the Ministry of Higher Education and Sci- sas 66063 USA Tel: +1-913-631-3009 entific Research of the United Arab Emirates. The Ministry has accred- • The university’s undergraduate maited the university’s programmes in jors in Marketing Communications International Studies, Business Ad- and Advertising (Creative) have been ministration (both undergraduate accredited by the International Adand graduate), Communication and vertising Association (IAA) in New Information Studies, Engineering, York IAA World Service Center: 521 Fifth Computer and Information Technology, Computer Science, Architecture, Avenue, Suite 1807, New York, NY Visual Communication and Interior 10175 Tel: +1-212-557-1133 Design, Education (graduate) and Construction Management (gradu- • The Civil, Computer and Electrical ate), in addition to a Certificate pro- Engineering programmes of AUD’s School of Engineering are accredgramme in Middle Eastern Studies. UAE Ministry: PO Box 45133, Abu ited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET Dhabi, UAE Tel: +971-2-642-7772 ABET: 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, • AUD is approved to operate by the Baltimore, MD 21202-4012 Tel: +1State of Georgia Non-public Post- 410-347-7700 secondary Education Commission • The Bachelor of Science in Comput(NPEC). NPEC: 2082 East Exchange Place, er and Information Technology (BSc Suite 220, Tucker, Georgia 30084- IT) programme is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commis5305; Tel: +1-770-414-3300 sion of ABET. ABET: 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, •AUDhasreceivedspecialisedaccreditation for its business programmes Baltimore, MD 21202-4012 Tel: +1through the International Assembly 410-347-7700
Fujairah College
Fujairah College offers two-year diplomas and four-year bachelor degrees in Business Administration and Information Technology ESTABLISHED in 2006 and located in the heart of the city of Fujairah, the college offers two-year diplomas and four-year bachelor degrees in Business Administration and Information Technology. The students will have a range of specialisations including, Management, Human Resources, Banking and Finance, Marketing, Internet and E-Commerce and Networking and Security. The courses are available for local and expatriate students, and all programmes offered by Fujairah College are accredited by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research. In addition, Fujairah College is the leading provider of Continuing Education in the East Coast area. It offers a wide range of training courses in English, Information Technology, Business and Self Development.
ACD — Quality instruction andaffordability American College of Dubai…Great for Transfers and BBA Degrees THE American College of Dubai (ACD) has a long history of service in the UAE. Situated conveniently opposite Dubai Festival City, the college has a well-earned reputation for quality instruction and affordable, family-friendly fees. Accreditation and approval from the UAE’s Ministry of Higher Education provides an added level of confidence in the college’s programmes. Over 1,700 students have taken advantage of ACD’s unique university transfer programme — that allows for the first one or two years of bachelor degree work to be completed in the UAE followed by transfer to universities in the US, Canada, UK, Australia and the UAE for degree completion. Students complete a portion of their engineering, business, finance and other degree options at ACD — at a significantly lower cost and closer to home followed by transfer for the final portion of their studies. The college’s flagship degree programme is its BBA, which can be completed in as little as three years with summer study. The coursework is multi-disciplined and prepares students for immediate employment or for further MBA studies either in the UAE or abroad. The college also offers a popular evening studies option for working adults as well as an Academic English programme, designed to prepare nonEnglish speakers for higher studies.
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tion. This is the only programme of its kind available in the Emirates and is delivered in partnership with academics from King’s College, London. This MSc provides a mix of regional legal knowledge combined with international arbitration and dispute resolution legal patriates to debate new management ate qualification courses is the MSc in practices and skills. It is popular with techniques and understand different Construction Law & Dispute Resolu- lawyers specialising in the area as well developments across a variety of industries in the UAE. It is a natural home for students who want to pursue generalist issues of business management affecting their work and fundamental to achieving their career goals. Many UAE industries including construction, real estate, hospitality and leisure, retail, IT and telecommunications, oil and gas, have for over two decades run projects and more recently are transforming into more “projectised” organisations. The MSc in Finance & Banking programme commenced over five years ago. Like all of the programmes, it has the same external examiner as does the associate university in the UK. This degree is associated with the University of Birmingham and has produced graduates from a diverse range of UAE national and expatriate backgrounds, including, most of the major banks and insurance companies. Other graduates are specialists in financial management, the money markets, telecommunications, transport and logistics. This postgraduate degree provides a strong foundation for students who require up-to-datelearninginspecialistaspects of global banking and finance. The MSc in Human Resource Management is moving into its fifth year of delivery. It is especially popular with UAE nationals, Arab and Asian expatriates seeking to apply HR solutions inspired by the values of the region and implement best practices in international HRM. Along with the Project Management Programme, HRM is run in association with the University of Manchester. The most recent addition to the Business portfolio of postgradu-
British University in Dubai (BUiD)
Rich harvest of specialists BUiD’s Faculty of Business has produced large numbers of postgraduates with specialist knowledge and skills in various areas of business and management
Prof. Ashly Pinnington Dean of Faculty of Business, BUiD THE British University in Dubai’s (BUiD) Faculty of Business offers a thriving group of long-standing Masters programmes in areas of business and management. They include the MSc in Project Management, MSc in Finance and Banking, and MSc in Human Resource Management and, more recently, the MSc in Construction Law & Dispute Resolution. All of these UAE Ministry-approved programmes are designed and quality assurance maintainedbyexternalexaminersforsimilar Masters programmes at the University of Manchester, University of Birmingham, and King’s College, London. For nearly a decade, the MSc in Project Management Programme has produced large numbers of postgraduates with specialist knowledge and skills in managing projects. Majority of the students registered on this programme study part-time throughout much of the year most often during week-day evenings. The Project Management Programme provides an exciting environment for UAE nationals and ex-
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