GCC Education Guide 2017

GCC Education GUIDE 2017

The complete guide to education options in the GCC for parents, students and educators

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COUNTRY LISTINGS

02 MBAs: THE JOURNEY TO

LEADERSHIP

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UAE

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QATAR

MBAs are academic qualifications that go beyond just academics and are therefore needed by industries and companies in the region that are now adapting themselves to the post-oil economic scenario.

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18 TWO BIRDS, ONE STONE

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How preparing for university applications also prepares students for life at university.

24 GETTING HIGHER

EDUCATION FINANCED IN THE GULF

Higher education in the Gulf region is an expensive proposition, but people wishing to pursue higher studies have various loanand scholarship-programmes that can help.

28 THE IMPACT OF

TECHNOLOGY ON HIGHER EDUCATION

Technology and technological innovations impact our lives every day, from the way we live to the way we make decisions.

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SAUDI ARABIA OMAN

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Strathclyde Business School

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Manchester Business School

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American University of Sharjah (AUS)

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CFA Institute

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Westford School of Management

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American University Of The Middle East (AUM)

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MBAs:THE JOURNEY TO LEADERSHIP MBAs are important academic qualifications that go far beyond the classroom and are in demand by companies in the region now in the process of adapting to the post-oil economic scenario

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s businesses in GCC nations look to adapt to post-oil economies, they need people who come equipped with skills and strategies that will ensure they achieve larger market share, explore new streams of revenue and sustainability. This calling is answered by executive education programmes, such as an MBA, that prepares for leadership, helps in better decision making, and provides

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skills necessary to get ahead of competition.

Traditionally in the Middle East, a solid technical qualification would have sufficed but as the economic climate changes, organisations are waking up to the values of executive education, so much so that having an executive education has become a feature in most job postings. Universities in the region are helping by tailoring courses that suit the needs of

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businesses by incorporating local elements in academic programmes. For instance, financial services organisations need staff that understand Islamic finance and as a result, this skillset is being incorporated into MBA courses.

As for those professionals in a more senior role, they can now choose from a range of courses that teach how to lead, negotiate, and have day to day dealings with a variety of local businesses.

Countries have also taken it upon themselves to invest in human capital and have established large zones demarcated for education where leading regional and international players have established their institutions and are now providing quality accredited programmes that are globally recognised. Dr Ron Bradfied, Director Strathclyde Business School UAE says: “Our students and graduates benefit from the worldwide recognition afforded by our triple international accreditation, and from the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research local accreditation (CAA).�

Dubai Knowledge Village is one such example. It was established in 2003 with a focus on promoting educational organisations. Popular universities from countries such as the UK, Australia, Canada, Belgium, India, Ireland, and Russia and have all set up campuses in Dubai Knowledge Village. Students with various nationalities get to experience international exposure within the best learning environment possible. It all translates to an era of change where students are opting to be educated in the region itself rather than overseas.

DECODING THE MBA DEGREE Master of Business Administration (MBA) is an internationally-recognised degree designed to develop the skills required for careers in business and management. The value of an MBA, however, is not limited strictly to the business world. An MBA can also be useful for those pursuing a managerial career in the public, government and private-sectors, as well as many other areas.

Most MBA programmes include a core curriculum of subjects, such as accounting, eco-

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nomics, marketing and operations, as well as elective courses that allow participants to follow their own personal or professional interests. Some schools require that MBA candidates complete an internship at a company or organisation, which can lead to concrete job opportunities after completion of the programme.

Quality business schools generally require that candidates have at least a few years of professional work experience before starting an MBA programme. Applicants are also asked to submit a Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) or Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) scores, academic transcripts, letters of reference, and an essay or statement of purpose that reflects why they want to pursue an MBA. Non-native English speakers usually have to prove adequate English skills with TOEFL or IELTS scores, or through previous academic experience.

An MBA is currently the most popular professional degree programme in the world and today there are over 2,500 MBA programmes offered worldwide. First introduced at universities in the United States around the turn of the 20th century, MBA programmes have evolved to keep up with the demands of the times.

While traditional two-year MBA programmes are still common, one-year programs have

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TRADITIONALLY IN THE MIDDLE EAST, A SOLID TECHNICAL QUALIFICATION WOULD HAVE SUFFICED BUT AS THE ECONOMIC CLIMATE CHANGES, ORGANISATIONS ARE WAKING UP TO THE VALUES OF EXECUTIVE EDUCATION

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FEATURE become increasingly popular. Part-time and online programmes are also widely available for professionals not willing or unable to take a year or two off to do a full-time programme.

Executive MBA (EMBA) programmes are parttime options targeted at professionals with more years of managerial experience than traditional MBA candidates.

WHY WOULD A WORKING PROFESSIONAL CHOOSE AN MBA? Time to think on underlying issues: Taking time away from work to learn and reflect on a few issues helps ensure that the overall health of the organisation is good and new ideas and strategies are developed.

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Better pay: The average salary for an MBA graduate is twice as much compared to a regular university degree. Salaries in the Middle East range from $70,000 to $120,000 and would broadly depend on the industry and role, and the years of experience a candidate brings.

Better career opportunities: MBA graduates stand a better chance of moving up the organisational ladder and holding a higher management office due to the skills acquired through the programme. Studies suggest that over 70 per cent of MBA graduates worldwide are senior managers or board directors. These career advancements bring with them more responsibility and higher pay.

AN MBA IS CURRENTLY THE MOST POPULAR PROFESSIONAL DEGREE PROGRAMME IN THE WORLD AND TODAY THERE ARE OVER 2,500 MBA PROGRAMMES OFFERED

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WHILE TRADITIONAL TWOYEAR MBA PROGRAMMES ARE STILL COMMON, ONE-YEAR PROGRAMMES HAVE BECOME INCREASINGLY POPULAR Stronger network of people: As a student of an MBA programme, there are excellent opportunities to meet and network with senior executives and fresh talent. In this way, programmes open the door to like-minded people who have held high ranking offices at their organisation. In addition, those pursuing an MBA also have a good chance to meet with potential employers through internships that are a part of most MBA programmes. This extensive, well consolidated network will pay off throughout a person’s whole career, ensuring students walk away with all the relevant information in the field, and a better chance at seizing the best opportunities.

Develop new skills and hone existing ones: MBA progammes are generally pursued by young professionals who, after having worked for as few as two years, feel it’s necessary to upgrade their skills and acquire new ones in order to keep their career moving and stay abreast of the latest developments. Studying an MBA programme pushes the envelope and encourages critical debate on current issues, probe for solutions to long standing challenges, preparing students for the path ahead. All of this equips students with newfound skills and tools to combat obstacles. MBAs develop thought processes that make candidates capable of taking on new assignments and solving complex business challenges.

Better perception of the business world: As an MBA graduate, a sense of accomplishment makes individuals feel better prepared for the challenges ahead, in turn helping to provide

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Executive MBA in Abu Dhabi and Dubai Our MBA and Masters programmes are consistently ranked among the best, most recently our Executive MBA was ranked top 10 in the UK (FT Executive MBA 2016). A key player in the UAE since 1995, we offer the prestigious Executive MBA in both Abu Dhabi and Dubai.

The programme is accredited by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research and is delivered part time at weekends to meet the needs of busy executives.

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roadmaps that companies can use to overcome challenges. This is because an MBA holder has a better understanding of businesses and is capable of making tough decisions.

In the past, MBAs earned in the Middle East were at times not as high profile, but with the advent of international schools such

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SOURCE: GMAC (2016) ALUMNI PERSPECTIVES SURVEY

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GRADUATES say their degree resulted in faster career advancement

as INSEAD in Abu Dhabi, London Business School in Dubai, HEC Paris in Doha, and American University of Kuwait, the standard of management and higher education has achieved global standards, and the degrees and diplomas from these business schools are recognised globally. An MBA earned from world-renowned schools instils a sense of foresight that others lack, along with the ability to solve organisational problems.

Enrolling for an MBA is an important decision as the programme demands a considerable amount of time and money to be invested. Typically, one would either choose from a full-time MBA lasting either one or two years or an Executive MBA (EMBA). EMBAs cater to working professionals with 10-15 years of extensive work experience and a full-time MBA is for those looking for an immediate career change or for those seeking broader experience for career advancement.

THREE BROAD CATEGORIES OF MBAS MBAs are today highly specialised niche programmes and fall under three broad categories: marketing; human resources and finance.

An MBA in marketing has become of increasing importance for all types of organisations who need to deliver value through the products and services they create and deliver.

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FEATURE The course gives students the opportunity to study a wide range of advanced topics in marketing, while at the same time gaining professionally oriented specialist marketing skills.

Students are trained to formulate strategic plans, evaluate marketing theories and frameworks, design projects using market research tools, and become equipped with the high-level skills to generate and position products and services for market. In addition to this, students can gain an understanding of the core business areas of accountancy, organisational behaviour and marketing.

Preferred sectors for career development for graduates of the MBA in Marketing include: retail; public relations; new product development; market research; direct marketing; brand management and advertising

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The MBA in human resource management degree is for aspiring leaders within the human resources field. The programme helps students understand key concepts involved with strategic human resource management, analyse, and solve organisational issues and create an alignment between human capital and organisational goals. Students gain an understanding of core areas such as accountancy, organisational behaviour, marketing, and business.

Preferred sectors for career development for graduates of the MBA in Human Resource Management include: human resource managers; training and development specialists; re-

UNIVERSITIES IN THE REGION ARE TAILORING COURSES THAT SUIT THE NEEDS OF BUSINESSES

BY INCORPORATING LOCAL ELEMENTS IN ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES

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MOST MBA PROGRAMMES INCLUDE A CORE CURRICULUM OF SUBJECTS AS WELL AS ELECTIVE COURSES THAT ALLOW PARTICIPANTS TO FOLLOW THEIR OWN PERSONAL OR PROFESSIONAL INTERESTS cruitment and placement managers; labour relations specialists; compensation and benefits managers; occupational analysts; HR consultants and payroll managers.

An MBA in finance is a specialisation for aspiring leaders in financial management. Through this programme, students learn the key principles of financial management and their application, as well as important strategies used.

The programme teaches the importance of global financial markets and enables studnets to interpret financial statements, develop financial strategies and make educated decisions on financial investment using the topics and newfound skills learnt. In addition to this, students will also gain an understanding of the core business areas of accountancy, organisational behaviour and marketing strategies.

Preferred sectors for career development for graduates of the MBA in Finance include: investment analysis; fund management; commercial and investment banking; credit analysis; financial consultancy; financial control; treasury management; research analysis; stockbroking; investment advice and wealth management.

Given the wide range of possibilities available for an MBA graduate, the qualification is a ticket to professional success.

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ABU DHABI SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT OOMBA General Fee: AED 135,000 Duration: 15 months Location: Abu Dhabi Accrediting country: UAE Enrolment deadline: Rolling

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OOMBA General OOMBA Human Resource Management

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OOMBA Project Management Fee: AED 92,000 Duration: 12 months Location: Al Ain, Abu Dhabi Accrediting country: AACSB,

UAE Enrolment deadline: 22nd June Contact: Tel: Toll Free, 800 ADYOU/

800 23968; International Students, +971 2 5015555 Email: admissions@adu.ac.ae

AJMAN UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY OOMBA Human Resources Management OOMBA Financial Management OOMBA Marketing Fee: AED 72,000 Duration: 24 months Location: Ajman Accrediting country: UAE

Enrolment deadline: End of

August, sessions start early September Contact: Tel: +971 6 748 2222 Email: admissions@ajman.

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AL AIN UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY OOMBA General OOMBA Accounting OOMBA Finance and Banking OOMBA Marketing OOMBA Human Resource Management OOMBA Management Information Systems Fee: AED 76,900 Duration: 1-3 years Location: Al Ain, Abu Dhabi Accrediting country: UAE Enrolment deadline: 15 May, 15 August, 1 January Contact: Tel: +971 3 702 4888 Email: business@aau.ac.ae

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AMERICAN UNIVERSITY IN DUBAI OOMBA General OOMBA International Finance OOMBA International Marketing OOMBA Management Fee: AED 126,000 Duration: 2 years Location: Dubai Accrediting countries: US, UAE Enrolment deadline: MidAugust, mid-December Contact: Tel: +971 4 399 9000

admissions@aud.edu AL GHURAIR UNIVERSITY OOMBA Financial management OOMBA Human resource management OOMBA Project management Fee: AED 90,000 Duration: 1 year full time Location: Dubai Accrediting country: UAE Enrolment deadline: Rolling Contact: Tel: +971 4 4 200223 ext.

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AMERICAN UNIVERSITY IN THE EMIRATES OOMBA Fee: AED 105,000 Duration: 1 year Location: AUE, Dubai International Academic City, Accrediting country: UAE Enrolment deadlines: January, May, September Contact: Tel +971 4 4499000 Email: sro@aue.ae p 12

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STRATHCLYDE BUSINESS SCHOOL SBS is internationally respected as one of the most innovative and largest business schools of its kind in the region.

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ne of the oldest, largest and most respected business schools in the UK, Strathclyde Business School has consistently been ranked in the top 10 B-schools in the UK in terms of both research and teaching quality.

Over the course of its history, Strathclyde Business School’s pioneering and innovative outlook has led to a number of firsts including being the first UK B-school to offer a one year full-time MBA programme in 1966, and the first to offer a parttime MBA programme at its international centres launched in South-East Asia in 1988.

More recently in November 2016, the school was named ‘UK Business School of the Year’ at the Times Higher Education (THE) Awards 2016 in London in recognition of its outstanding overall performance and innovative and entrepreneurial outlook. Awarded to the business school which demonstrated ‘the most outstanding overall performance during the 2014-15 academic year’, the prestigious award measured business schools against indicators including innovation, teaching, research, student experience, alumni relations, and development. Judges looked at how each business school had built partnerships with the business community and the benefits this had brought to both sides.

Executive Dean, Professor David Hillier said: “We are delighted with this award as it recognised what we aim to do – build strong and enduring links with the business community which help both business and the business school flourish. The year also saw us placed highly in rankings such as the Financial Times and the Economist. And in 2016 we also celebrated 50 years of our renowned MBA programme.”

The Strathclyde MBA is offered at eight international centres in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, and in Oman, Bahrain, Singapore, Malaysia, Greece, and Switzerland. A two-year part-time, taught programme−with the exception of the mode of study−the Executive MBA is in all respects identical to that offered on a full-time basis in the UK−the same entry criteria,

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programme content, assessment, and core learning materials, and it is taught by the same Strathclyde academics who teach in Glasgow.

A general MBA programme, students can expect to graduate with a broad understanding of the fundamentals of business, and management issues, advanced management skills and techniques, self-awareness as a manager and leader, and with increased confidence in all areas of business, says programme director Dr Ron Bradfield. “The Strathclyde MBA is highly experiential and based on collaborative learning, and through class discussions, presentations and group assignments, students share their varied work experiences, knowledge, understanding and skills.”

A particular strength of the programme is strategic management with three interrelated courses that culminate in a three-day Strategic Consulting in Practice workshop, where students undertake a real-life strategy assignment for a client. Entrepreneurship is also in focus, with core courses and elective options providing the essential skills to enhance the abilities of people working for themselves or about to set up in business. This year the programme has been augmented by the addition of a course on managing technology and innovation.

With a wide range of specialist departments in the business school, Strathclyde offers over 20 different electives, and students can opt to take elective subjects at the Summer School in Glasgow or at any of the school’s international centres.

Strathclyde is among an elite group of only 74 B-schools in the world (2016) which hold triple international accreditation (AMBA, EQUIS and AACSB).

In addition, the Strathclyde MBA is accredited by the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.

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UAE AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF RAS AL KHAIMAH

OOGeneral MBA OOMBA Finance OOMBA International Business OOMBA Information Systems Management

OOMBA Human Resources Management Fee: AED 86,400 Duration: 2 years Location: Ras Al Khaimah Accrediting country: UAE Enrolment deadlines: 16 August, 2016; 10 January, 2017 Note: International students must apply two weeks in advance of the stated deadline to meet visa timeline requirements Contact:

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School of Graduate Studies and Research Tel: +971 7 2210900, Ext. 1602 Email: research@aurak.ac.ae

AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF SHARJAH OOGeneral MBA OOConcentrations in Finance and Human Resource Management Fee: AED 153,780 Duration: 2 years Location: Sharjah

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Contact: MBA director Patrick McClelland

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MANCHESTER BUSINESS SCHOOL MBS’s Middle East Centre opened in Dubai Knowledge Village in 2006 and today supports more than 2,000 parttime MBA students. It is the largest and fastest growing centre in the MBS international network.

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anchester Business School (MBS) is the UK’s largest campus-based business and management school and is part of the University of Manchester. Consistently ranked among the Financial Times’ (FT) top international schools; The 2017 Financial Times survey ranks Manchester Business School MBA 3rd in UK, 10th in Europe, and 30th in the world.

Accreditation MBS is part of a small and select group of institutions worldwide that is accredited by all three major bodies–AACSB International, AMBA, and EQUIS. MBS Middle East Centre The MBS Middle East Centre at Dubai Knowledge Village, United Arab Emirates, opened in 2006 and today provides support for more than 2,000 parttime MBA students in the region. It is the largest and fastest growing centre in the school’s international network.

The 24-month, Global Part-time MBA offers students with as much face-to-face time as most fulltime MBAs. Professionals have the option to accelerate their programmes even further with an 18-month Global MBA Finance Accelerated option; or the Global MBA Accelerated programme. Face to face contact with faculty is a major component of the Manchester Global MBA and the regular student workshops bring together many of the MBA students not only from the region, but also those international students who elect to come to the Dubai centre for their workshops. Leading faculty from MBS deliver MBA programme modules.

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Students graduating through the Global Part-time MBA programme are awarded the same Manchester MBA as students on the full time, campus-based programme, and receive the same degree from the University of Manchester. No distinction is made between full-time and part-time students.

The University of Manchester holds an MBA graduation ceremony in the Middle East; graduation is just the beginning of a lifelong relationship with MBS, with a very active international alumni network and Middle East Alumni Association, and a careers service providing access to tools and opportunities for a successful career.

In the Middle East, MBS offers its world class part-time MBA, in addition to a new portfolio of executive education programmes, and research and consultancy projects led by MBS faculty. The centre is currently running an original research programme into the drivers and barriers to creativity and innovation in the unique cultural context of the GCC. The school works in a range of regional collaborations with professional bodies such as CIMA, ACCA, IMA, and PMI, as well as UK organisations including UKTI and British Centres for Business. In addition, MBS has forged a range of partnerships with public and private organisations through its Strategic Talent Partnership programme.

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Manchester Business School Middle East Centre The University of Manchester | Middle East Centre | Dubai Knowledge Village | Block 2B, Office F16 | Dubai - UAE | Tel: (+971) 4 446 8664 | Email: mba@mbs-worldwide. ae | Website: www.mbs.ac.ae

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How corporate governance models in universities need to evolve to meet a growing focus on research and education.

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imes are changing for higher education institutions worldwide. Universities globally are having to work hard to compete with one another, and with the growing number of alternative options that are available for knowledge and career promotion. Universities are no longer seen as a source for prestige and honour, or at least, perceptions are drastically changing as times evolve. In fact, universities are having to work very hard to prove their importance and to convince students that a higher education degree is the best choice they have. According to the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center, college enrollment rates continue to decline in the US for the fourth year in a row.

The number of students enrolling in colleges and universities this year is 1.7 per cent lower than it was last year.

Instead, a role of growing prominence is now emerging as a key contribution of higher education institutions−research and innovation. Globally there are a number of examples on educational investment, and how that ultimately provided high returns for countries that embraced it, even if results took a while to materialise. In the UK, the Centre of Materials Discovery, based in the University of Liverpool, focuses on knowledge transfer to the industry and the academic community on throughput materials discovery. The centre provided a number of economic benefits to the Merseyside region, such as creating 245 jobs, assisting 27 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and ultimately providing £5.85m net value for the region in 2010. If we shift our focus to the US, there is clear historical evidence of how invest-

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ments in research had profound economic outcomes. For instance, investments by the National Science Foundation (NSF) resulted in the creation of Google and major breakthroughs in vital sectors such as advanced electronics, computing, digital communications, clean energy, nanotechnology, and other areas. If a university cannot contribute significant, life-changing research to the communities they operate in, or make a real impact on economies, then they could face the risk of perishing or becoming irrelevant.

In addition to becoming more research-focused than ever, universities also continue to face a number of significant operational challenges, such as decreased government funding, growing competition and the constant need to revise curricula to match technological advancements and government regulations. With a large number of competitors present, universities also have to work hard to retain their faculty members. Due to these factors, they have had to enhance their governance models, operating in a manner similar to global enterprises in many respects.

It is the duty of higher education institutions to work on creating solutions to solve problems and challenges that face their communities.

After all, what good is knowledge if it cannot be used for the greater good? As Philip E Converse once said: “Education is everywhere the universal solvent, and the relationship is always in the same direction. The higher the education, the greater the ‘good’ values of the variable. The educated citizen is attentive, knowledgeable, and participatory and the uneducated citizen is not.”

In order to be able to carry out this task efficient-

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“IT IS THE DUTY OF HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS TO WORK ON CREATING SOLUTIONS TO SOLVE PROBLEMS AND CHALLENGES THAT FACE THEIR COMMUNITIES.” ly, and similar to what global enterprises would do, universities need to collaborate with industry leaders to devise solutions. This value is one that has been embraced by multiple entities, resulting in positive outcomes. Pfizer and the University of California San Diego have created teams of university and industry scientists to accelerate the development of new drugs for patients. A recent collaboration agreement between GlaxoSmithKline and the University of Cambridge puts academic scientists into the laboratories on the GSK campus in Stevenage.

In the UAE, AUS Enterprises, a new holding company established by Amiri decree in 2015 to develop projects for American University of Sharjah (AUS), is set to establish an econom-

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ic free zone dedicated to research and development. The first phase of the AUS Research, Technology and Innovation (RTI) Park is expected to be completed in 2018. As a university, AUS also has multiple partnerships with the public and private sectors.

Corporations worldwide are heavily focused on fostering creativity to promote productivity.

Google currently has a programme that serves to promote innovation in-house called the 20% project. It allows engineers to spend 20 per cent of their work week on projects that interest them to help tap into the many talents of its employees and give them an opportunity to work on a personal passion. Universities need to promote a culture of innovation and creativity. This value should be adopted at the highest levels of management in the university, and cascaded down to faculty and students, as it has been documented that research that is related to real-life issues is more attractive to students.

The University of California, Berkeley, for instance, proposes making the content of STEM studies more societally meaningful, as a motivational factor for increasing female participation.

This suggestion comes from research showing that women are drawn towards making positive changes and finding solutions to local and global challenges. If universities were to include these motivational factors in their curricula, they could attract larger female participation.

This is the age of research for innovation. Not only that, it is the time for information and solution-creation, and meaningful impact. And time is always a critical parameter, where research typically has taken far longer than industry would like. On a daily basis, topics of global proportions are being discussed−global warming, the spread of diseases, food and water shortage, refugee crises, and the list goes on. Universities are the main drivers of potential solutions to these issues through their research and innovation capabilities. In order to do that effectively, however, they need to focus on remodelling their traditional corporate governance practices, and learn new concepts from the corporate world. It is essential for the higher education sector to adopt new values of creativity, collaboration and an affinity for technology. Only then will they be able to prove their relevance to their communities, and to potential enrollers.

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CANADIAN UNIVERSITY DUBAI OOMBA in General Management OOMBA in Marketing OOMBA in Finance OOMBA in Human Resource Management OOMBA in Islamic Banking Fee: AED 92,480

CASS BUSINESS SCHOOL, CITY UNIVERSITY LONDON OOExecutive MBA Fee: GBP 38,500 Duration: 2 years Location: Dubai Accrediting country: UK Enrolment deadline(s): Rolling Contact:

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Applications assessed on an ongoing basis for admissions in January, May and September Contact: Tel: +971 4 321 9090 email: info@cud.ac.ae

CARDIFF METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY VIA WESTFORD SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT

OOMBA (Advanced Entry) with dual certification Fee: AED 44,000 Duration: 1 year, Location: Dubai, Abu Dhabi,

Sharjah Accrediting country: UK Enrolment deadline: Rolling Contact: Tel: +971 7 2432004/ 971 5

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CORNERSTONE COLLEGE RAK OOMBA Advertising Management OOMBA Airlines and Airport Management OOMBA Communication Management OOMBA Computer Application OOMBA Customer Relationship Management OOMBA Event Management OOMBA Export/Import Management OOMBA Financial Management OOMBA General Administration OOMBA Hotel Management OOMBA Hospital Administration OOMBA Human Resource Management OOMBA Information Technology OOMBA International Business OOMBA Marketing Management OOMBA Material & Supply Chain Management OOMBA Office Administration OOMBA Personnel Management OOMBA in Project Management OOMBA in Quality Management

OOMBA Retail Management OOMBA Travel & Tourism Management Fee: AED 36,000 Duration: 1 year Location: Ras al Khaimah Accrediting countries: India, UK Enrolment deadlines: April,

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Switzerland, USA Enrolment deadlines: Rolling Contact: +971 5 55538999

GUGLIELMO MARCONI UNIVERSITY VIA WESTFORD SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT

OOMBA Health Care Management OOMBA Human Resource Management OOIMBA International Business OOMBA Supply Chain Management Fee: AED 32,000 Duration: One year, Location: Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Online Accrediting country: Italy Enrolment deadline: Rolling Contact: Tel: +971 7 2432004/

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HIGHER COLLEGES OF TECHNOLOGY OOProfessional MBA Fee: AED 96,000 Duration: 2 years Location: Abu Dhabi, Dubai Accrediting country: UAE Enrolment deadline: 15 June Contact: Tel: +971 2 6922550 Email: masters@hct.ac.ae

HULT INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS SCHOOL OOMBA General Fee: USD 69,800 Duration: 1 year Location: Dubai, London, Boston, San Francisco

OOExecutive MBA Fees: USD 74,000 Duration: 2 years Location: Dubai, London,

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OOExecutive MBA Duration: 15 months (part time) Fee: EUR 55,200 OOGlobal Executive MBA Duration: 15 months (part time) Fee: EUR 75,000 OOIE Brown Executive MBA Duration: 15 months (part time) Fee: USD 130,000 Location: Madrid, Spain

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TWO BIRDS, ONE STONE A t one time, college applications merely consisted of mailing a completed form and transcript to a university. Now, the process has morphed into a complex evaluation of grades, test scores, interviews, extracurricular activities, CVs, financial documents, personality descriptions and more. Students and their families, especially those applying abroad or to a top-ranked school, often find themselves questioning why they have to jump through so many hoops just for the chance to earn themselves a university degree.

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Preparing for university applications also prepares students for university life

implement these measures, a major one being to provide a more holistic picture of how a student will be able to adjust to the university, both in the classroom and out. These additional requirements including interest in the subject or chosen career path, coursework, internships, goals and activities, can show admissions committees that an applicant is prepared for the academic rigor and personal development that takes place in college. To make things easier during both the application process and those crucial years at university, here are three ways students and their families can prepare:

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MAKE SURE ACADEMIC AND CAREER EXPECTATIONS MATCH REALITY Doctors and corporate lawyers may have careers which seem prestigious, high-paying and glamorous-looking on TV, but what about the reality of the job? It is important to consider what’s required to achieve these coveted positions and be successful in them, and the best way to learn is by doing. Taking a prerequisite or introductory course, in high school, at university, or online gives students an idea if the academic content is interesting, while internships are a firsthand look at a career and its demands. As an added bonus, these classes and internships demonstrate initiative, curiosity and interest to admissions committees. Relaying these experiences in essays, a CV or interviews shows motivation for personal and academic exploration, qualities that universities love.

FIND OUT WHICH TYPE OF UNIVERSITY IS THE BEST FIT No two people are built alike, which means that learning style varies from person to person.

Some students excel in a traditional classroom setting, while others do well in a more interactive atmosphere. It is for this reason that understanding a university’s approach to learning is crucial- it can be the difference between success and failure for some students. Universities are not homogenous in their learning environment. Students who want subject or career-focused learning with little deviation may benefit from the UK or European education system. Those who are unsure of what they

DOCTORS AND CORPORATE LAWYERS MAY HAVE CAREERS WHICH SEEM PRESTIGIOUS, HIGH-PAYING AND GLAMOROUS-LOOKING ON TV, BUT WHAT ABOUT THE REALITY OF THE JOB?

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want to study, or have multiple academic interests like physics and business, should consider the flexible, open curriculum offered by countries like Canada and the US. The environment outside of class is also important to considersome universities make an effort to create a community atmosphere through activities, seminars, and traditions which students looking for more than just academic enrichment may appreciate. Other schools may promote a culture of independence which students who prefer to live their lives outside of school may prefer.

Identifying the best academic and personal environment ahead of time will help to narrow the search for schools and make applications easier when the time comes, as universities will look to identify students whose academic and personal values will allow them to adjust easily.

LEARN THE VALUE OF ‘WORK HARD, PLAY HARD’ Of course, the purpose of attending a university is to gain academic knowledge that will help an individual succeed in whichever profession they wish to pursue. However, a university experience also gives many their first taste of independence- managing their own schedule of school, projects, homework and exams, friends, clubs, and internships. Balancing all of this can overwhelm the best of first-years, causing grades to slip or morale to drop. Engaging in extracurricular activities such as clubs, internships, and volunteering before attending university can make it easier to adjust to college life. Students should feel free to explore interests outside of the classroom- be it sports, volunteering, public speaking or reading - anything which piques their interest or for which they have a talent. Not only will this help students adjust to university life when they matriculate, but including activities in a CV, personal statement or interview can impress universities in the application stages.

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UAE Round 1: 2 March, 2016 Round 2: 20 April, 2016 Round 3: 15 June, 2016 Round 4: 27 July, 2016 September 2017 Round 1: 21 September, 2016 Round 2: 30 November, 2016 Round 3: 25 January, 2017 Round 4: 1 March, 2017 Contact: Email: mba.info@insead.edu

INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY OOGeneral MBA Fee: AED 92,000 Duration: 2 years Enrolment deadline: Rolling

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LONDON BUSINESS SCHOOL OOExecutive MBA Fee: 109,500 USD Duration: 20 months Location: London, Dubai Accrediting country: UK Enrolment deadline: July

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MANCHESTER BUSINESS SCHOOL OOPart-time Global MBA Duration: 2 years Location: Dubai, Manchester, Singapore, Hong Kong, Shanghai and São Paulo Accrediting country: UK Enrolment deadline: June (Intake starts in July) Contact: Tel: +971 (0)4 446 8664 Email: mba@mbs-worldwide.ae Web: www.mbs-worldwide.ae

MANIPAL UNIVERSITY DUBAI OOMBA General Option for weekend courses (Friday and Saturday) or weekday evenings (4 days a week) Fee: AED 61,600

OOMBA Global Business (Three-country immersion) Fee: AED 79,600 Additional fee of AED 13,000 per year for 3 countries global immersion Duration: 2 years Accrediting country: UGC, India.

Licensed by KHDA (Dubai) Enrolment deadline:

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+971 4 4290 705 Fax: +971 4 369 4541

MIDDLESEX UNIVERSITY DUBAI OOMBA General OOMBA Marketing OOMBA Finance OOMBA Operations and Logistics OOMBA International Business OOMBA Business Excellence Fee: AED 100,000 Duration: 1 year full time, 2 years part time Location: Dubai Accrediting country: UK Enrolment deadline: 25 September Contact: Tel: +971 4 3678100 Email: admissions@mdx.ac

MURDOCH UNIVERSITY DUBAI OOGeneral MBA Fee: AED 96,000 Duration: 16 months full time, 2 years part-time Location: Dubai Accrediting country: Australia Enrolment deadline:

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NEW YORK INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY OOGeneral MBA Fee: AED 80,400 Duration: 18 months Location: Abu Dhabi Accrediting countries: US

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THE FUTURE OF THE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT PROFESSION IN THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

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Across the globe, the exam was administered in 104 test centres across 40 countries.

Successful candidates progress to Level II of the CFA Programme, charting a course to build an investment profession dedicated to professional excellence. The December 2016 exam saw a growth of 14 per cent from the previous year in the number of Level I candidates tested for the CFA Programme, a globally recognised, graduate level curriculum that links theory and practice with real world investment analysis.

“CFA Institute is dedicated to shaping a trustworthy investment management profession, and the CFA Programme prepares candidates from around the world to have the highest level of professional knowledge to better serve investors and society at large,” said Paul Smith, CFA, President and CEO of CFA Institute. “Congratulations to this next generation of investment professionals, who have already displayed a commitment to raising standards in the industry, and are one step closer to becoming CFA charterholders.”

ABOUT THE CFA PROGRAMME The CFA Programme develops knowledge and competencies that are necessary in today’s ever changing marketplace. It covers ethical and professional standards, securities analysis and valuation, international financial statement analysis, quantitative methods, economics, corporate finance, portfolio management, wealth management, and portfolio analysis. Level I exams are offered in both June and December, and Levels II and III are offered only in June. It takes most can-

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didates more than three years to complete the CFA Programme.

CFA Emirates Board members (standing behind) with members of CFA Institute Board of Governors and Senior Leadership Team

EARNING THE CFA CHARTER To earn the CFA charter, candidates must pass all three levels of exam and successful candidates often report dedicating in excess of 300 hours of study per level. They must also meet the work experience requirements of four years in the investment industry, sign a commitment to abide by the CFA Institute Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct, apply to a CFA Institute society and become a member of CFA Institute.

The CFA Programme curriculum reflects modern industry practice and offers annual updates to the curriculum to ensure that the CFA charter remains the global industry standard. Each year, practicing investment management professionals, university faculty and regulators are surveyed in order to identify what competencies are needed in an investment role today, to ensure that investment management professionals of the future are informed on industry trends. The CFA Programme 2017 curriculum updates reflect the advances in skills necessary to meet the needs of modern clients.

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ABOUT CFA INSTITUTE CFA Institute is the global association of investment professionals that sets the standard for professional excellence and credentials. The organisation is a champion for ethical behavior in investment markets and a respected source of knowledge in the global financial community. The end goal is to create an environment where investors’ interests come first, markets function at their best and economies grow. CFA Institute has over 145,000 members in 159 countries and territories, including 139,000 CFA charterholders, and 147 member societies.

For more information, visit www.cfainstitute.org.

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Contact: Tel: +971 2 4048523/ +971 5 0

1204064 Email: nyitad@nyit.edu

S P JAIN SCHOOL OF GLOBAL MANAGEMENT OOExecutive MBA Fee: USD 23,190 Duration: 18 months Location: Dubai, Mumbai, Singapore and Sydney

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tri-city programme where students study four months each in Dubai, Singapore and Sydney, Accrediting countries: TEQSA, Australia; KHDA, Dubai; CPE, Singapore Enrolment deadlines: EMBA Dubai: May 2016. GMBA: October 2016.

Contact: Tel: +971 4 429 1234 Email: pg.dubai@spjain.org

36 SHAHEED ZULFIKAR ALI BHUTTO INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY OOGeneral MBA Eligibility: For people with a business degree or 16 years of relevant education with minimum 55 per cent marks or 2.0 CGPA Fee: AED 24,000 Duration: 18 months

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14 years of education with minimum 55 per cent marks or 2.0 CGPA Fee: AED 60,000 Duration: 36-42 months

OOExecutive MBA Fee: AED 48,400 Duration: 24 months Accrediting country: Pakistan Location: Dubai Enrolment deadline: 31 August Contact: Tel: +971 4 3664601 Email: info@szabist.ac.ae

SKYLINE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OOMBA E-Governance OOMBA Marketing OOMBA Finance OOMBA Human Resource Management OOMBA Strategic Management and Leadership Fee: AED 90,000 Duration: 18 months Location: Sharjah Accrediting country: UAE Enrolment deadline: 2nd week of May, 2nd week of September Contact: Tel: 971 6 5441155 Email: admissions@

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STRATHCLYDE BUSINESS SCHOOL OOExecutive MBA Fee: AED 130,000 Duration: 24-30 months Location: Abu Dhabi and Dubai.

Electives can also be taken in Glasgow, Athens, Bahrain, Kuala Lumpur, Muscat, Singapore & Zurich Accrediting countries: UK, EU, USA, UAE (AMBA, EQUIS, AACSB, CAA) Enrolment deadlines: March for April intake and September for October intake Contact: Tel: Lena Shaban +971 2 404

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WESTFORD SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT Westford draws upon the best global practices in online learning and pedagogy and the result is an interactive, dynamic brand of graduate education suited to regular students and working professionals Westford features sustainable and proven platforms to help working professionals pursue and attain their desired qualifications in order to fulfill their aspirations. Westford has the highest quality standards of education and its credibility is endorsed by partnerships with globally reputed universities namely the University of Wolverhampton, Cardiff Metropolitan University, Bangor University, the University of Stellenbosch, ED, BOSC, USCI, and Guglielmo Marconi University. Westford is a partner of the prestigious Chartered Banker MBA programme, a gold standard qualification in the Middle East region.

Westford’s partner Universities have maintained their excellent reputations and rankings, notably: University of Bangor has been ranked • No-1 in the UK for research in accounting , banking, and finance in the UK government’s RAE and top 15 in the world for banking research • Cardiff Metropolitan University has been Ranked Top University in the UK for student support 5 years in a row (2010-‘14 ) • The Times and Guardian have ranked Cardiff Metropolitan among the top 10 modern universities in the UK University of Stellenbosch is ranked among • the top 50 business schools in the world by Financial Times Executive Education 2013 world rankings.

Westford produced 206 MBA graduates in 2016, and in 2014, Westford added bachelors programmes to its portfolio and currently has more than 300 students in its BABM programme.

The university has won many awards including the MENAA Customer Delight Awards in 2015 and 2016, Higher Education Leadership Award in 2016,

Best Consumer Brand award by FAB-UK and Best Centre in Middle East award by IAAP-UK. Westford has fully equipped learning centres in Sharjah, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Ras Al Khaimah, and has also deployed a state of the art e-learning technology platform consisting of live interactive virtual classrooms, recorded video lectures and classes, and self study courseware. Westford offers a varied portfolio of long and short term courses covering academic programmes and professional qualifications including MBA, PG Diploma and Higher National Diploma across various streams including general management, supply chain management, logistics, HR management, procurement and contracts management, banking studies, Islamic finance, tourism and hospitality, marketing, health care management and project management. Westford is among very few education providers to offer specialised MAs and BAs in multiple disciplines including HRM, SCM, HCM, and International Business. More details of the courses can be obtained from www.mywestford.com Operating under the name and style of EXEED Westford Executive Education, this division provides corporate training, customised tailor made training programmes, open enrolment programmes and management development programmes. The aim of Westford’s programmes are to deliver a suite of relevant to global business modules that, when combined together, inspire a change in behaviour and create new mindsets, all adding to the benefit of the organisation.

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A higher education programme can however be huge strain as it requires a significant amount of money to be invested to pursue a top of the line course. The most common choices include pursuing a Master’s Degree specialising on one core area in the hope of rising typically from an executive position to mid-level management sharing expertise gathered during the course with programme teams and staff. The other choice would be a Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) programme that teaches leader-

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Higher education in the Gulf region, just as anywhere else, is an expensive proposition, but for those wishing to pursue higher studies there are various loan and scholarship programmes that can help

ship and allows professionals with five years experience to then have the chance to move into a senior executive position. In both cases the journey is capital intensive and requires spend thousands of dollars, which for most, is not an affordable option.

Most banks in the region offer personal loans with interest which may be used to further their education. Some banks however have specialised financial instruments such as education loans which are specifically designed in such a way as to not require the applicant to go through intensive scrutiny.

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“RIYAD BANK IS PLEASED TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS INITIATIVE TO SUPPORT ACCESS BY STUDENTS TO QUALITY EDUCATION, ESPECIALLY IN PRIORITY DISCIPLINES SUCH AS MEDICINE, ENGINEERING, BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE.”

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UAE SYNERGY UNIVERSITY OOExecutive MBA in Strategy and Leadership Fee: AED 88,080 Duration: 18 months OOMBA Women’s Leadership Fee: AED 80,740 Duration: 2 years Location: Dubai Accrediting country: UK, UAE, Russia Enrolment deadline: July-August Contact: Tel: Toll Free: 800 SYNERGY/

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THE BRITISH UNIVERSITY IN DUBAI OOGeneral MBA Fee: AED 64,000 Duration: Under 18 months Location: Dubai Accrediting country: UAE, with UK affiliation Enrolment deadline: End of July, end of November Contact: Tel: +971 4 3913626 Email: admissions@buid.ac.ae

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UNIVERSITY OF BANGOR VIA WESTFORD SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT OOMBA General Fee: AED 51,000 to AED 75,000 Duration: 1-2 years Location: Dubai, online Accrediting country: UK Enrolment deadline: Rolling Contact: Tel: +971 7 243 2004/971 52

926 3000 THE EMIRATES ACADEMY OF HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT OOMBA International Hospitality Management Fee: AED 100,070 Duration: 1 year full time, up to 2 years part time Location: Dubai Accrediting country: UAE, UK and Australia

UNIVERSITY OF BRADFORD OOMBA Executive Part Time Fee: GBP 21,500

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UNIVERSITY OF BOLTON OOGeneral MBA Tuition fee: AED 49,500 Duration: 2 years Location: Ras al-Khaimah Accrediting country: UK Enrolment deadline: 15 August Contact: Tel: +971 7 2211221 Email: info.uaecampus@

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echnology in the present day is changing how teachers teach and students learn. Distance education, sophisticated learning-management systems and the opportunity to collaborate with research partners from around the world are just some of the transformational benefits that universities are embracing. Technological innovation in higher education helps students to become much more engaged in constructing their own knowledge and cognitive abilities. In fact, technology has become a core differentiator in attracting students and corporate partners.

The evolution of technology has altered

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the perception of the college campus from a physical experience to a physical and online, multi-dimensional one. Social-networking tools are helping colleges connect with alumni and support career service activities. Digital marketing campaigns enhance the reach and success of recruiting, fundraising, and bring down the cost of direct-mail campaigns. Automated, self-service programmes reduce administrative requirements, streamline course registration and enhance academic life. Sophisticated learning-management systems and enhanced video and presentation tools are among other innova-

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Research suggests that online-collaboration tools, software that supports individually paced learning and learning-management systems, are among communications technologies most widely used on campuses. Collectively, such advancements lead to profound changes in the way courses are taught.

An interesting range of possibilities exist on how technology is likely to affect future academic offerings, student engagement and the pursuit of academic collaboration. We may even see a number of interdisciplinary majors or individualised degree programmes that would be delivered by bundling coursework from different institutions.

As diversification becomes widespread in the Middle East region, countries are focusing diligently on knowledge expansion and development. The boom in the education sector ushers in opportunities for local and international educational solution providers to contribute to a common purpose.

Given that there are no specific technology or curriculum standards for the entire GCC, implementation of technology is widely varied and hence countries in the region are experiencing various levels of development and success. There are countries in the region that have a clear plan for implementation of new processes and technology but lack the funds to do so, while there are those who are more financially capable but lack direction. A great example of a country making the most headway in the region is the United Arab Emirates where the administration has specific plans for reforms and has made good progress. Regardless of where we are currently, here are few pointers that help enable this tech driven transformation.

TEACHER TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT This is a critical issue facing the educa-

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tion system across the Middle East as there aren’t enough initiatives and opportunities in training educators. This would include things as simple as a decisions made about the kind of training that is needed and finding appropriate training providers who can provide localised, relevant support.

These decisions are typically made to seek out the right support for educators and get them accustomed to technology that they are currently unfamiliar with.

That being said, there are several programmes implemented by both private and public sectors, but without the necessary substance to contribute to better student education. Funding also has been a challenge that has been recognised. Another finding suggests that the mindset of educators themselves makes them unwilling to test new methods and technology that can be used in classrooms.

FOCUS ON SUSTAINABLE CHANGE As the education sector in the region changes to keep up with the rest of the world, it is inevitable that educational institutions have to change their ways. The major challenge is to create an ecosystem where all learning material should be digitised and provided with convenience for students and educators alike. This brings us back to issues faced in funding such changes and also sourcing appropriate providers who support such initiatives which align with overall lead-

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FEATURE ership and policy settings. The end game is to ensure that students are able to use changes to reach their full potential. These efforts need to be renewed from time to time, with suitable changes so that the initiatives are kept alive.

In 2014, the Arab Bureau for Education in the Gulf States (Abegs) and International Society of Technology in Education (ISTE) jointly formed a programme that will prepare educator-mentors in the Arabian Gulf states.

The programme is designed to provide sustainable support and training to classroom teachers on the effective use of technology and digital resources for learning. ISTE faculties led two, three-day worskshops for the Gulf region, followed by virtual professional development.

Participants of the programme demonstrate their learning through assessments to earn an Abegs and ISTE Standards Coaching Certificate, qualifying them to facilitate the ISTE Standards Teacher Training programmes in their home countries or regions.

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CYBER SECURITY Cyber security is a rising concern and a vital area of focus when educational institutions seek to impart digital learning that uses online tools. The concern is mainly due to a lack of understanding coupled with vital information lost to cyber criminals not just in the education sector but elsewhere.

This comes along with a lack of IT infrastructure deployed at universities to fend off attacks and keep students away from any negative consequences. Universities need to put serious thought and measures into protecting their institutions so that users of digital informational are insulated from present day challenges by sourcing and implementing suitable technologies available.

BUILDING A 21ST CENTURY WORKFORCE GCC countries are working on different programmes that support diversification of their economies and ensuring human capital meets the requirements for the future workforce.

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ucators to work with governments through public-private partnerships (PPP).

As digitisation makes its way to universities, vocational programmes are gaining wide spread acceptance and demand. The points below strive to explain what is needed: •

Ensuring students are ready for the workforce would mean that they are empowered with skills through education that can be implemented right away in their career. There have been disconnects between what is taught in an institution to what is necessary at the workplace. Curriculums need to be updated and students need to be taught how to be more collaborative and creative. What will also help are necessary accreditations of vocational programmes to improve standards.

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Tailor-made technology solutions need to be delivered to local educational institutions to ensure that specific needs and challenges are addressed.

Given red tape in some countries in the region, international businesses find it difficult to penetrate markets and make a meaningful difference.

According to reports, higher colleges of technology in the UAE distributed iPads to 6,200 students to help them improve their English language skills. A survey conducted after this initiative concluded that 80 per cent of the students in the paperless classroom project said the iPad had a positive effect on learning English and that it helped their reading and writing skills. Many of the students attributed their improvement to the support of their teacher and their willingness to embrace the use of the devices.

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There are three main models of higher education-level e-learning institutions which can now be found in different parts of the region. These include a virtual e-learning model, a hybrid e-learning model, and traditional university e-learning model.

VIRTUAL E-LEARNING MODEL The virtual model involves the establishment of specialised online universities. Examples of such universities include the Syrian Virtual University, The Hamdan bin Mohammed e-University initially established as the e-TQM College out of Dubai in the UAE, the Mediterranean Virtual University and The Knowledge International University based in Saudi Arabia.

HYBRID E-LEARNING MODEL The hybrid model involves the creation of actual physical buildings that students can visit for purposes of registration, taking exams and meeting with faculty members once every two weeks.

The greater responsibility falls upon the student for using the course management system to obtain course materials, contacting the course instructor and submitting assignments.

The Arab Open University (AOU) is the most popular institution following the hybrid e-learning model. Its headquarters are located in Kuwait with other branches set-up in Saudi Arabia,

Bahrain, Oman, Lebanon, Jordan, and Egypt.

Traditional University e-learning model Different established universities within the Middle East have responded to e-learning differently.

The greatest majority of e-learning initiatives in the Middle East within the traditional university e-learning model are in the form of supporting traditionally attended courses with learning management systems.

In more advanced applications of e-learning by traditional universities, several institutions in the Middle East have already allowed their students to sign-up for courses on a distance-learning basis. In these instances, institutes build an eLearning centre that enables the simulation of a classroom atmosphere though a digitised, internet-enabled eLearning module equipped with visual and descriptive educational content.

Despite the delayed application of e-learning within most ME educational systems, the wheels of change have finally started turning. Governments are now much more willing to confront the challenges of the educational system and even attempt to change curriculum and laws that govern the e-learning and distance learning to help encourage students to participate in these types of initiatives and to make education more impactful. Even though a great percentage of members of society may still be unfamiliar with technical advancements and concepts of e-learning, plans are being put into place where such technology can become widely recognisable and usable in the very near future.

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AUM offers various majors and programmes in engineering and business. It has also acquired licenses for health sciences majors such as, nursing and medical studies. The offered academic curricula is meticulously developed by Humansoft to reflect AUM’s educational philosophy and is being delivered by widely experienced faculty members.

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Furthermore, with the support of Purdue University, AUM launched its own Nanotechnology Research Center in 2015, dedicated to nanoscience and nanotechnology.

The College of Business Administration emphasises learners’ personal and professional development by employing state-of-the-art business education. The college offers bachelor degrees in accounting, finance, management information systems (MIS), marketing, and human resource management.

The college also offers an MBA programme designed to provide balanced interdisciplinary coverage of all management functional areas, shaping leaders who are able to recognise and solve complex business problems. The MBA programme enhances critical thinking, practical skills, and expertise in the use of models and problem-solving tools along with professional and interpersonal skills.

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SAUDI ARABIA ALFAISAL UNIVERSITY OOMBA General Fee: SAR 200,000 Duration: 24-36 months Location: Riyadh Accrediting country: Saudi Arabia Enrolment deadline: End of June Contact: Tel: 920 000570 (Local)

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With intakes in January and July, this world-class, international MBA includes 2 years of teaching, a live business project, and personal & professional opportunities, structured around practical themes, rather than traditional subject areas, in a field that interests you, such as Finance, HR Management, Marketing, Enterprenuership or Projects IBRAHIM A. IDRISS

Director of Market Vision GT&C MBS Class 2015

TOP BUSINESS SCHOOL 3rd in UK, 10th in Europe and 30th in the world, as per the Financial TIimes Global MBA Ranking of 2017

GLOBAL INSTITUTION 6 Global Centres: Dubai, Hong Kong, Manchester, São Paulo, Shanghai and Singapore

INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNISED Triple Accreditation - EQUIS, AMBA and AACSB. Part of 1% of business schools to achieve this.

FLEXIBLE FORMAT 2 years that will transform your career while you continue working, with as much face-to-face time as most full-time programmes, yet you only study on campus three times a year.

“The University of Manchester MBA gave me the opportunity to put myself at the forefront in dealing with strategic business issues. The School’s emphasis on teamwork and team spirit aligned with its fucos on leadership and motivation, and the extensive global network of alumnus were invaluable. In my opinion the Manchester Global MBA is not just a step in the right direction but a leap towards achieving professional and personal goals.”

Manchester Business School The University of Manchester, Middle East Centr e Office F-16, Block 2B, Dubai Knowledge Email: mba@mbs-worldwide.ae | Tel: +971 (0)4 446 4866 www.mbs.ac.ae

Triple MBA Accreditation

Permitted by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority. The academic qualifications granted by this institution and certified by the KHDA shall be recognised in the Emirate of Dubai by all public and private entities for all purposes.

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