GCC Education Guide 2020 by UMS International

GCC EDUCATION GUIDE - 2020

GCC Education Ecosystems: Brief Overview

Encouraging Entrepreneurship: Path to Sustaining Future Economies

Future of Education: From Radical Shift in Classrooms to Digitisation

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CONTENTS FEATURES 02

COUNTRY LISTINGS 16

UAE

SAUDI ARABIA

KUWAIT

Future of Education: From Radical Shift in Classrooms to Digitisation Our next generation needs to be prepared for the wave of changes

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Looking Beyond MBA: Peek in to New-Age courses Courses of the future will revolve around niche skill sets or follow demands of the market

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GCC Education Ecosystems: A BRIEF OVERVIEW Gulf Cooperation Countries look to diversify their economy and expand into a wide range of segments Encouraging Entrepreneurship: Path to Sustaining Future Economies GCC governments and markets push for privatisations, growth of startups and fostering entrepreneurship

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GCC EDUCATION ECOSYSTEMS: A BRIEF OVERVIEW Education is among the most important pillars to develop a sustainable environmental, and for economic and social development. As the Gulf Cooperation Countries look to diversify their economy and expand into a wide range of segments, the need for educated and skilled workforce is critical.

Data shows nearly 22 per cent of the population under the age of 24 years is residing in the GCC and the entire region is set to transition into their most productive years soon. A World Economic Forum Report says education and work in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region will determine the livelihoods of over 300 million people and drive growth and development for generations to come. Home to one of the youngest populations in the world, the GCC nations need to actively align their future goals with education strategy and investment in a future-ready generation. A recent PwC survey says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Young

people entering the workforce in the MENA region are faced with one of the highest youth unemployment rates globally at around 30 per cent, a rate that has been worsening since 2012, particularly for young women.â&#x20AC;? Corporates too are questioning if the students passing out have the right skills for employment. Today, education providers in the GCC states are grappling with fast-paced policy changes, recurring curriculum upgrades, upskilling teachers and advancing research in a web of challenges such as funding, student demands, and the ability to attract and retain top research and teaching talent.

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“Education providers in the six GCC states are grappling with fastpaced policy changes, recurring curriculum upgrades, upskilling teachers and advancing research”

GCC Education Report 2020 takes a look at the current structure and challenges faced by the Gulf nations. It also looks at the public and private players, innovation, emerging trends, key players and the future of this sector. Let us first take a look at the education spending of the GCC states and how their overall vision is aligned to this critical human development index. United Arab Emirates In its 2019 Federal budget, the UAE allocated AED 10.25 billion or 17 per cent out of AED 60.3 billion to education development. In 2020, the state increased that spending to AED 10.4 billion, implying its continued focus on the sector. Under its Vision 2021, UAE aims to see Emirati students rank among the best in the world. The country has also developed key performance indicators to realise a ‹FirstRate Education System›. The UAE Cabinet recently also established an Education Support Fund to encourage partnerships with the private sector and ensure sustainability of educational

development programmes. The Ministerial Development Council is also currently reviewing a proposal for the preparation of a federal law on Higher Education, along with a number of other resolutions, initiatives and reports related to the government and the improvement of the institutions’ performance in various sectors in the Federal Government. Saudi Arabia A fundamental part of Saudi Vision 2030 program, which aims to build a thriving economy, is to improve the access and quality of education. Nearly 70 per cent of the Kingdom’s population is under 30 years old, making education and future job creation a crucial aspect. The Kingdom, recognising the importance of investing in skilled generation, has allocated 193 billion Riyals or 16 per cent of its annual budget in 2020. Traditionally, Saudi has been the biggest market for education services in the GCC region especially in the K-12 segment. Several new private players have been entering the space in recent times.

Keeping up with the global trends, the country’s education system is also trying to move away from theoretical syllabus and gearing towards meeting the demands of the modern jobs market. Several community colleges are being now converted in to vocational training institutes. The three chief organisations that oversee the operations of education market are the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Higher Education, and the Technical and Vocational Training Corporation. Oman The Gulf nation allocated a total of 40 per cent of its annual public spending to education, healthcare, housing and social welfare in 2020 Budget. World Bank data suggest that the country spent 6.8492 per cent of its total GDP on education in 2017. The exact spending on education hasn’t been revealed by the nation. However, National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI) claimed in 2018 that the Sultanate’s spending on primary and secondary education has gone up by 130 per cent over the last decade amid an increase in the number of students and teachers. As the Sultanate undergoes a transitional period of moving away from an oildependent economy to diversification, educational reforms become critical. Under Oman’s National Strategy for Education 2040, a National Training Fund has been established to bridge the skills gap between education and job market needs through human capacity-building, and as part of the government’s policy to enhance the skills of Omani job-seekers. Bahrain In Bahrain, the education sector has largely benefitted from an expansion system where the rising number of school, universities and institutes target improving the quality across all levels. Unlike its other GCC counterparts, Bahrain doesn’t spend much on education. In 2017, the country spent 2.3272 per cent of total GDP on education, as per World Bank data. Despite this, Bahrain has a high literacy

rate of 95.7 per cent and also the highest female literacy rate of 93.5 per cent in the Arabian Peninsula. However, the country faces a gender disparity at the K-12 level along with a mismatch between job market requirements and skills offered. Investment in education sector has been steadily rising in this country with a growing demand for private systems. Last decade saw many private and foreign players enter the domain from nursery level to postgraduate study including British University of Bahrain and the American University of Bahrain. Bahrain is looking to do more to create and nurture a culture of innovative research that could, in turn, create new employment opportunities for the Kingdom’s residents in a variety of enterprises. Kuwait New Kuwait 2035 plan prioritises education reform and revitalisation as an important policy pillar. In 2018-19, the country allocated KD 2.2 billion to its Ministry of Education, up 22 per cent from the KD 1.8 billion in 2017-18. Education spending accounted for 11 per cent of the total annual budget of KD 20 billion in 2019. Kuwait has adopted a two-pronged policy to reform education system: firstly, by introducing changes at public sector to improve national standards of teaching and student assessment; and secondly, allowing privatisation in education sector to meet the increasing demand for high quality education. According to a Ken research study, Kuwait’s education market is expected to cross KD 917 million by 2022 as more private players enter the space with increasing tie-ups between the government universities. This shall be an emerging trend in Kuwait’s K-12, higher education and e-learning markets. There is also a focus on enhancing vocational skills in Kuwaitis, who are expected to replace the expat workforce. As a result, training and technical institutions are witnessing tremendous expansion.

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GCC EDUCATION MARKET STILL

A Magnet for Investors?

Middle East education market is expected to grow with a Compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10 per cent from 2018 to 2023, with Saudi Arabia anticipated to have the highest share, followed by the UAE. The private education segment is expected to occupy the top position in Middle East education market.

A study by Boston Consulting Group (BCG), says the GCC K-12 private education market will touch $26 billion by 2023, offering excellent investment opportunities. Some of the key factors that make the regionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s K-12 opportunity highly attractive are favourable government regulatory environments, affordability of quality education and thriving local and expat populations.

fine-tune their strategies to account for the shifting circumstances before committing to an investment opportunity.

Across the GCC, the private education market is becoming a magnet for investors, and rightly so, as it is expected to double over the next five years.

The UAE is expected to lead the online edumarket with a large presence of private players i.e. 65 per cent in the Middle-East. Saudi Arabia will also show a rapid growth due to governmental initiatives in education sector to improve the quality of education by adopting online education and e-learning.

Despite the fact that strong growth has been predicted across the region, investors must

With several emerging factors such as penetration of internet and digital setups, rise of working executives, the online education or e-learning markets expected to expand at a CAGR of 15.2 per cent from 2016 to 2023.

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MAINTAINING

Education Standards: The GCC Solution

Emphasising on education quality, standards and proper accreditation can be the key in retaining talent in within the GCC market. A recent study by McKinsey points out that attracting and retaining the best people will be one of the key drivers for economy and business growth in 2020.

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The overall demand for education remains healthy in the entire GCC region. But maintaining standard is becoming a critical issue for all the nations. Some of the challenges faced by the industry are shortage of skilled teachers, which is expected to worsen with higher number of new schools opening in 2020, increased cost of operations, and bridging the gap between recent graduates and job skills required by the market. 8

Apart from regular school and universitylevel accreditation, GCC countries are coming up with their own ways to maintain the standard of education. The UAE, for instance, is focusing on a new federal law on Higher Education to adjudge the improvement of the institutions’ performance. The Ministerial Development Council, which is reviewing the proposal, is targeting to develop the legislative frameworks for higher education institutions which enhances their performance and quality. The proposed law will give local entities regulating education sector “the flexibility to implement their role, in such a way as to achieve the desired complementarity in roles and requirements and to enhance coordination between federal and local authorities responsible for higher education.” It further aims to improve educational systems to keep up with societal changes and exponential technologies and to enhance its quality and competitiveness. The law also aims to encourage scientific research, ensure institute’s effective governance and management in accordance with quality criteria of systems and programmes. It also stresses on the

importance of applying uniform criteria for academic degrees classification and requirements for obtaining them. Similarly, Saudi is focusing on providing fair and high-quality educational opportunities from an early age, and on internationalising children’s education. The Kingdom’s latest policies include ensuring equitable and comprehensive provision of quality education, improving the quality of teaching and learning, increasing funding for education and innovating its use. The country’s Education Evaluation Commission has prioritised national tests, in line with international exams, to standardise education in line with the rest of the world. These tests will also provide an accurate evaluation of the teaching standards and students’ learning capacity, critical to determining strengths and weaknesses in the curricula. Gulf countries are trying to address the issue of producing skilled labour by increasing the number of vocational training ceneres and nationalisation drives of individual governments to increase the share of locals in the private sector.

“Saudi Arabia’s Education Evaluation Commission has prioritised national tests, in line with international exams, to standardise education in line with the rest of the world.”

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TOP RANKING INSTITUTES

Here are the top 20 universities ranking universities in the six Gulf states:

King Abdulaziz University (KAU), Saudi Arabia

10. King Khalid University, Saudi Arabia

King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM), Saudi Arabia

American University in the Middle East, Kuwait

12. Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University (IAU) (formerly UNIVERSITY OF DAMMAM), Saudi Arabia

Khalifa University of Science and Technology, United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates University, UAE

15. Zayed University, UAE

King Saud University (KSU), Saudi Arabia

16. Abu Dhabi University, UAE

King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Saudi Arabia

18. King Faisal University, Saudi Arabia

American University of Sharjah, UAE

Sultan Qaboos University, Oman

11. Umm Al-Qura University, Saudi Arabia

13. American University in Dubai, UAE 14. University of Sharjah, UAE

17. Ajman University, UAE 19. University of Bahrain, Bahrain 20. Kuwait University, Kuwait

FEATURE

RISE OF AI EDUCATION

With every passing day, artificial intelligence or AI is becoming an important aspect in every facet of our lives. Stanford University’s recent study shows more and more students are enrolling in introductory AI and machine learning classes. LinkedIn’s 2020 Emerging Jobs Report also puts ‘Artificial Intelligence Specialist’ as the top ranking emerging job, with 74 per cent annual growth over the past four years. As AI and machine learning become more popular, the need for dedicated courses in school and colleges will only increase. Skills unique to the AI-related roles are Machine Learning, Deep Learning, TensorFlow, Python and Natural Language Processing.

“Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning have both become synonymous with innovation, and our data shows that’s more than just buzz,” says LinkedIn. “Hiring growth for this role has grown 74 per cent annually in the past 4 years and encompasses a few different titles within the space that all have a very specific set of skills despite being spread across industries, including artificial intelligence and machine learning engineer,” it adds. Preparing its next generation for the future, Abu Dhabi launched the world’s first graduate-level AI university. The Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) in Abu Dhabi, is a research-based academic institution that offers specialised degree programmes for local and international students in the field of Artificial Intelligence. The university aims to support the advancement of scientific research, development, transfer, and use of Artificial Intelligence through the introduction of MSc and Ph.D. programmes that allow students to fulfill their intellectual potential in a state-of-theart environment. Named after His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, the AI university will introduce a new model of academia and research to the field of

Artificial Intelligence. The establishment promises to provide students and faculty members with access to some of the world›s most advanced AI systems in existence. The courses currently on offer at MBZUAI are: • • • •

PhD in Computer Vision PhD in Machine Learning MSc in Computer Vision MSc in Machine Learning

From 2021, the university plans to PhD and MSc courses in Natural Language Processing. “The research-based AI university will bring the discipline of AI into the forefront, moulding and empowering creative pioneers who can lead us to a new AI empowered era,” said His Excellency Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE Minister of State, who has been appointed Chair of the MBZUAI Board of Trustees. In less than two weeks after the university’s launch was announced, MBZUAI received over 3,200 applications. All admitted students will get full scholarship, along with benefits such as a monthly allowance, health insurance and accommodation. There will also be partnerships with international and local firms to secure internships and help in jobs searches. The university will open for students from September 2020. The launch of the world’s first AI university has caught international media attention, with many calling it a “milestone”. This future-ready approach of the UAE government has made sure that both the people of Emirates and GCC region as a whole are ready for tomorrow.

PROFILE

UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE

Founded in 1948, Strathclyde Business School is a socially progressive academic organisation within a leading international technological university. We are currently ranked in top 95 European Business School 2019 by Financial Times. Strathclyde Business School is one of an elite group of business schools which hold triple international accreditation (AMBA, EQUIS and AACSB), and the Strathclyde MBA programme is also accredited by the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (CAA). Throughout 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 part-time MBA programme at its international centres (launched in South-East Asia in 1988). The Strathclyde Executive MBA is offered at seven international centres; Dubai, Oman, Bahrain, Singapore, Malaysia, Greece and Switzerland and is taught part time over two years. With the exception of the mode of study, it is identical to the full-time MBA in the UK – the same entry criteria, programme content, assessment and core learning materials, and it is

taught by the same Strathclyde academics who teach in Glasgow. Teaching and learning is highly experiential and based on collaboration and teamwork. 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. There are also options for international study. 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. The Strathclyde MBA is a generalist MBA and 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.

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A FUTURE FOR EDUCATORS:

HOW TO RETAIN TALENT

As universities across the GCC move ahead with the times, one of the main challenges they face is equipping the teachers to meet the challenges of the new curriculum. heart of the Dubai International Academic City, claims to constantly reinvent itself, implementing a continuous cycle of professional development for the teaching staff, to keep up with the changing times.

12 A research conducted by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) revealed that almost half of school staff in Dubai admit they are only ‘just getting by’ while one in five pupils do not feel satisfied. The survey took into account views of over 13,522 staff members, from principals and teachers to assistants and support staff, across 181 schools. The survey further found that 43 per cent of adults in schools were just getting by or just functionin›, with five per cent conceding they were struggling. There was an age divide, with older members of staff, in the 55 and over group, happier than those aged 24 to 54. The challenges faced by the teachers include lack of adequate opportunities to learn, grow and develop professionally. Similar issues were also found at higher education level, where educators grapple with career progress and other challenges. Schools and universities are coming up with their own methods to cope with these issues. Murdoch University Dubai, located at the

A large cohort of the university’s teaching staff are completing the Learning and Teaching Certificate, which leads to fellowship status with Advance HE in the UK. The university is also offering full-tuition scholarships for PhD studies (for full-time teaching staff). The varsity also has a continuous cycle of professional development for teaching staff. The Murdoch Dubai Learning and Teaching Committee, composed of teaching staff from Dubai, provides support and workshops available to all teaching staff. Saudi Arabia too is pushing for improving the quality of teaching and learning, increasing funding for education and innovating its use. In July 2019, the Kingdom introduced a teacher certification license along with a new salary structure which is obtainable if an individual passes certain criterion as well as the exam for the license. This system aims to raise the standards of the country’s educational system and uplift teachers who are at the core of the education system. The shortage of teachers in the region is among the highest in the world. Studies say international schools in the UAE will need over 14,000 teachers over the next three years while Saudi needs 183,600 teachers by 2030. Lack of qualified educators will pose further problems.

PROFILE

THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTERMIDDLE EAST CENTRE

The University of Manchester launched the Middle East Centre and the flagship Manchester Global part-time MBA programme, at Dubai Knowledge Park, United Arab Emirates, in 2006. Today, the Middle East Centre is the largest and fastest growing in the University’s international network of centres in key cities around the world, comprising Dubai, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Singapore and Manchester.

institutions in Dubai.

Since 2006, the centre has supported over 2,700 part-time MBA students – all highly qualified and experienced working professionals - and developed a community of 2,700 alumni across the region, creating professional networking and other opportunities in collaboration with the wider business community to help enrich the learning experience. The centre has graduated around 1,700 MBA students.

In the Middle East, the University has managed a flexible and dynamic portfolio of learning programmes that is reviewed regularly and the university is committed to creating access to world-class blended learning opportunities designed to meet the needs of working professionals. In 2020, the centre will launch new part-time Masters programmes in Real Estate, and Educational Leadership in Practice.

The University of Manchester was the winner of the ‘Best MBA Program’ award at the inaugural Forbes Middle East Higher Education Awards 2019, and was awarded a 5-star overall rating in the Knowledge & Human Development Authority’s new classification of higher education

The Middle East Centre works in a range of collaborations with professional bodies and industry groups in the region and has forged close partnerships with a range of leading public and private sector organisations through the University’s Strategic Talent Partnership programme.

The University also continues to move higher in a range of recent ranking announcements, confirming its status as one of the world’s top universities, focusing on the quality of teaching, research and social responsibility. The QS World University Ranking now lists Manchester as the world’s 27th best university and among the very top global institutions.

UAE LISTINGS A ABU DHABI SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT

MBA Master of Science in Quality and Business Excellence Master of Science in Leadership and Organizational Development Master of Science in Business Analytics

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Fee: AED 110,000 - AED135,000 Duration: 12 months Fee: AED 110,000 - AED135,000 Location: Abu Dhabi Accrediting country: MoE - Higher Education Affairs (UAE) Enrolment deadline: Rolling Contact: Tel: +971 2 6917811 Email: info@adsm.ac.ae

ABU DHABI UNIVERSITY

Doctorate of Business Administration MBA MBAAdministration/ Aviation Management/ Finance/ Human Resource Management/ Logistics and Supply Chain Management/ Project Management

Duration: 4 years Intake: Spring, Summer, Fall,WinterMBA – 2 Years Location: Al Ain, Abu Dhabi And Dubai Accrediting country: UAE Ministry of Education, WASC,EQUIS, AACSB Contact: Tel: +971 2 5015555 Email: admissions@adu.ac.ae Web: www.adu.ac.ae

AJMAN UNIVERSITY

MBA Human Resources Management MBA Financial Management

MBA Marketing

Duration: 24 months Location: Ajman Accrediting country: UAE Contact: Tel: +971 6 748 2222 Email: admissions@ajman.ac.ae

AL AIN UNIVERSITY OFSCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

MBA General MBA Accounting MBA Finance and Banking MBA Marketing MBA Human Resource Management MBA Management Information Systems Duration:1-3 years Location: Al Ain, Abu Dhabi Accrediting country: UAE Contact: Tel: +971 3 702 4888 Email: business@aau.ac.ae

AL GHURAIR UNIVERSITY MBA Financial management MBA Human resource management MBA Project management MBA MSIB ( Master of Science inInternational Business)

Location: Dubai Accrediting country: UAE Contact: Enrolment deadline: Rolling Tel: +971 4 4 200223 ext.304/303 Email: mbaadmissions@agu.ac.ae

AL HOSN UNIVERSITY

General MBA MBA Finance MBA Banking MBA Accounting MBA International Business MBA Management Information

Systems

Duration: 2 years Location: Abu Dhabi Accrediting country: UAE Enrolment deadline: Rolling Contact: Tel: +971 2 4070700 Email: mba@alhosnu.ae

AMERICAN COLLEGE OF DUBAI

Bachelor of Business Administration (Marketing, Management, HR and Finance) Fee: AED 29,000 / Year Duration: 4 years Location: Garhoud, Dubai Accrediting country: UAE, Ministry of Education Enrolment Deadline: Rolling Contact: Tel: +971 4 2829992 Email: info@acd.ae

AMERICAN UNIVERSITY IN DUBAI M.A. in Leadership and Innovation in Contemporary Media Master of Business Administration (MBA) Master of Education (M.Ed) Master of Science in Construction Management (MSCM) Fee: Graduate programs – tuition is AED12,600 per 3 credit hours course Executive MBA – uition is AED 202,000 Duration: 2 years Location: Dubai, UAE Accrediting country: USA by SACSCOC, UAE Enrolment Deadline: Spring Semester Early – October/November Late – December/Mid-January Contact: Tel: +971 4 399 9000 Email: admissions@aud.edu

PROFILE

SORBONNE UNIVERSITY ABU DHABI

With stunning architecture and a rich history dating back to the 13th century, Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi is a multidisciplinary university that attracts high-calibre students from the UAE and around the world. SUAD offers world-class, globally recognised and UAE accredited French degrees that cover a spectrum of disciplines specialising in sciences, humanities, languages, law and economics degrees to address local and global job market demands. To date, we have educated over 2000 graduates from more than 90 countries, while developing a reputation for academic excellence and innovation. To ensure quality, we maintain small classes, enabling us to tailor our teaching methods to individual styles of learning. We also bring our faculty from Sorbonne University in Paris, guaranteeing the same excellent teaching standards as our parent institution. In addition, our admissions process is highly selective, ensuring that individual talent benefits from collective excellence. We offer Foundation Year programmes in

Intensive French and Sciences, in addition to 5 executive education programmes, 10 undergraduate and 12 postgraduate degree programmes. Programmes are offered in French, English and Arabic. A number of scholarships, preferential rates and corporate discounts on tuition fees are available to UAE citizens, residents of the UAE and international students. Newly appointed Vice Chancellor, Professor Silvia Serrano said, “I am honoured and delighted to join Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi as Executive Director, and look forward to supporting the scientific and academic advancement of Abu Dhabi, the UAE, the Gulf region and the Arab world.” She added, “I feel proud to take on the tasks of managing a university that is distinguished by its leading reputation and academic standing. Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi’s ability to offer varied areas of specialisations that serve sustainable development and the national economy of the UAE and the rest of the world is unparalleled, and I will continue my efforts to achieve success for the university and create tremendous opportunities for students to obtain a quality education.”

UAE LISTINGS AMERICAN UNIVERSITY IN THE EMIRATES Master in Arbitration Master in Criminal Sciences Master in Intellectual Property Master in Security Studies and Information Analysis M.A. in Diplomacy M.A. in Security and Strategic Studies MBA Master of Knowledge Management Professional Master in Sports Law

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Fee: approx. AED80,000/year Duration: 1.5 – 2 years Location: Dubai International Academic City, Dubai Accrediting country: UAE Contact: Tel +971 4 4499000 Email: admissions@aue.ae

AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF RAS AL KHAIMAH General MBA Executive MBA

Duration: 2 years Location: Ras Al Khaimah Accrediting country: UAE Enrolment deadlines: Rolling Contact: Tel: +971 7 2210900, Ext. 1602 Email: research@aurak.ac.ae

AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF SHARJAH MBA Master of Science degrees in Accounting, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Systems Management, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering Master of Urban Planning

Duration: 2 or more years Location: Sharjah Accrediting countries: US & UAE Contact: Tel: +971 6 515 5555 Email: info@aus.edu website: www.aus.edu‫ة‬

AMITY UNIVERSITY

MBA PhD in Management PhD in Engineering Masters of Science in Interior Design Fee: AED25,000 – AED60,000 Duration: PhD – 3 years, Masters – 2 years Location: Dubai Accrediting country: WASC, USA, ASIC, UK, UGC & KHDA Enrolment Deadline: December for January Batch Contact: Tel: +971 4 4554900 Email: salbaroudi@amityuniversity.ae

B BABSON COLLEGE

Babson MBA - Dubai (1) Executive Education Approaches to Innovation in the UAE (2) Executive Education Growing a Business and Family Across Generations (3) Executive Education - Global Symposia for Entrepreneurship Educators - Dubai Fee: (1) EE -$2,800 USD (2) EE - $4,200 USD (3) EE - $3,150 USD Duration: MBA - 19 months Location: DIFC , Dubai Accrediting country: USA Enrolment deadlines: Rolling Contact: RAK Toll Free: 971 50 4583515 Email: akuzniarski@babson.edu

Website: dubai.babson.edu Email: admxw.biticrak.ae

BIRLA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY OFFSHORE CAMPUS RAK, UAE MBA Executive MBA

Duration: 2 years Location: Ras Al Khaimah Accrediting country: India, accredited by the UGC’s National Assessment & Accreditation Council (NAAC) as well as the National Board of Accreditation (NBA) Contact details: RAK Toll Free: 800BIT(248)/ +971 5 29494110/ 503482778, Email: admission@biticrak.ae/ www.biticrak.ae

BITS PILANI, DUBAI CAMPUS

MB.E. , M.E. , M.B.A and PhD Fee: AED 45,000 PA(Bachelors), AED 31,000 PA(Masters) Duration: 4 years( Bachelors), 2 Years( Masters) Location: Dubai Accrediting country: KHDA UGC and MHRD Contact: Tel: +9714-2753700 Email:admission@dubai.bits-pilani.ac.in

BRITISH UNIVERSITY IN DUBAI MBA MBA - Finance / HRM / Marketing

Duration: 18 - 24 months Location: Dubai Accrediting country: UAE Contact: Tel: Admission: +971 4 2791400 Email: info@buid.ac.ae Website: www.buid.ac.ae/

FEATURE

TACKLING UNEMPLOYMENT

& LABOUR CRISIS WITH

EDUCATION

The GCC region is facing an incredible shift in its demographics that is coined as ‘youth bulge’ where more than 60 per cent of its citizens are below the age of 30. It has been predicted that the youth population is set to increase to 65 million by the end of 2030.

Despite the growing focus on education by Gulf countries, the average government spending across the region remains around 15.8 per cent, which is below global standards. It also reflects in high level of unemployment among youths which is around 27 per cent according to the World Economic Forum. One of the reasons behind this is the lack of employable graduates in the market. According to the World Economic Forum, youth unemployment stands at 11 per cent in the UAE, 20 per cent in Oman and the highest in Bahrain and Saudi with a scorching 27 per cent. To tackle this, GCC governments have been trying to modify course content and partner with the corporates. UAE will soon stage a GOV Youth summit

focused to strengthen cooperation, collaboration and communication between all youth development stakeholders from the region. It aims to address the challenges and provide a platform for the youth to express their views, opinions and to enhance the human capital sector of the region. With six million millennials in the region, the country is aiming to implement policies that are aligned with innovation, technology and economic development. Another challenge faced by the region is lack of opportunities for the youth. To add on to this, growing competition is restricting the youth from showcasing their true talent as they are constantly compared with their peers. The curriculum undertaken by the youth is often not completely aligned with the practicalities of the respective sectors. Considering all these challenges, the GOV Youth Summit is set to voice the involvement of youth in the nation’s social reforms, the latest development and the overall economic growth. Wanting to reduce the unemployment figures, Saudi Arabia has set up qualification and training support programs to help provide skills and capacities needed to

UAE LISTINGS C CANADIAN UNIVERSITY DUBAI

BBA (Majors in Accounting & Finance, Forensic Accounting, e-Business, Events & Tourism, HRM, International Business, Marketing, Luxury Marketing, Operations & Supply Chain Management, Sport Management) Bachelor of Architecture

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Bachelor of Interior Design Bachelor of Communication (Majors in Advertisement,Journalism, Public Relations) Bachelor of Arts inPsychology Bachelor of Computer and Network Engineering Technology Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (Majors in Electronics, Mechatronics, Telecommunication) Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health Management MBA (General Management, Marketing, HRM, Finance,Double concentration) Master in Information Technology Management & Governance Fee: Visit link for details https://www.cud.ac.ae/fees Duration: UG 4 Years, Graduate - level 3 Terms Location: Dubai, UAE Accrediting country: UAE Enrolment Deadline: Intakes in January, June and September Contact: Tel: +971 4 321 9090 email: apply@cud.ac.ae Website: www.cud.ac.ae

CASS BUSINESS SCHOOL Executive MBA Fee: : £51,652 Duration: 24 months Location: DIFC, Dubai, UAE Accrediting country: UK Enrolment Deadline: Rolling Contact: Tel: +971 4 401 9318 Email: Dubaiemba@city.ac.uk Website: www.cass.city.ac.uk/demba

D DRAKE UNIVERSITY Leading Others

Fee: US$ 18,500 Duration: 9 months Location: Dubai & London Accrediting country: USA Enrolment Deadline: April 14 Contact: Tel: +971 50 3634805 Email: christianna.tsiterou@ drake.edu Website: https://drake.edu/execed/ leadingothers/dubai

E EMIRATES AVIATION UNIVERSITY

Executive MBA in Aviation Management MBA in Logistics and Supply Chain Management MBA in General Management Duration: 18 months Location: Dubai Accrediting country: UK Enrolment deadline: Rolling Contact: Tel: +971 4 6050109/112/104 Email: admissions@eau.ac.aew

G GENEVA BUSINESS SCHOOL VIA LINCOLN UNIVERSITY OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT MBA in 12 Majors BBA in International Management Fee: AED AED 41,800 & AED 39,000 Duration: 14 Months Location: Abu Dhabi and Sharjah Accrediting countries: Switzerland, USA Enrolment deadlines: Rolling Contact: +971 5 55538999 Email: care@lincoln-edu.ae

HERIOT WATT UNIVERSITY DUBAI Foundation, Undergraduate and Postgraduate programmes in Engineering, Management, Design, Fashion, Computer Sciences and more Fee: AED42,000 AED132,300 Duration: Foundation 1 year, Undergraduate 3-4 years, Postgraduate 1 year Location: Dubai, UAE Accrediting country: UK Enrolment Deadline: Rolling, Key intakes in September and January every year Contact: Tel: +971 4 4358700 Email: dubaienquiries@hw.ac.uk

HULT INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS SCHOOL Masters in International Business MBA Global Executive MBA Fee: Masters in International Business – AED 166,000

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“Innovation in the education sector cannot be compared to other industries such as Tech because we are a slower moving giant.” Dr. James Trotter, Dean and Academic President of Murdoch University, Dubai

join the labour market and contribute to the Kingdom’s national development. The number of Saudis looking for jobs during the third quarter of 2019 was 1,025,328, according to the Ministry of Civil Service and the Human Resources Development Fund. Under the reform plan, by 2030 women’s participation in the workforce is anticipated to increase from 22 per cent to 30 per cent, and the overall unemployment rate is expected to fall from 12.7 per cent to 7 per cent. The Kingdom also launched “remote-work” programme that includes an electronic portal for self-employment that will help to achieve the Vision 2030 plan to find suitable job opportunities for Saudi citizens. The platform brings together job seekers and business owners to offer suitable and stimulating job opportunities that guarantee stability and independence. The platform is a new approach in Saudi Arabia to bring unemployment down to 7 per cent by 2030, in line with the objectives of Vision 2030. A key way to solve the GCC education’s challenge is to offer courses which solve the job market’s skilled labour crisis. Most of the graduates passing out of colleges do not possess the skill set required by corporates or industry. Universities are

slowly adapting to this requirement. “Innovation in the education sector cannot be compared to other industries such as Tech because we are a slower moving giant. Having said that, the industry has seen a myriad of new products, ideas and pedagogies come into practice in the last decade or so,” says Dr. James Trotter, Dean and Academic President of Murdoch University, Dubai. The varsity offers courses such as Bachelor of Science in Cyber Security & Forensics and Criminology Major which stems from future jobs and skills requirements. Crossfunctional education with double majors is also another imperative designed for a young population that will most likely work across many functions, roles and industries in their lives. “The employment of the future will increasingly require adaptability, teamwork skills, and a commitment to continued learning,” he adds. “Edtech is another area of transformation where agile and blended models of learning are making their way into ‘mainstream’ education to provide wider options and opportunities to students across the world,” said Dr Trotter.

UAE LISTINGS MBA – AED 270,000 Global Executive MBA – AED 295,000 Duration: MBA – 1 year, Masters – 1 year, Executive MBA – 18 to 24 months Location: Dubai, San Francisco, Boston, London, Shanghai, New York Accrediting country: AACSB, AMBA, EQUIS Enrolment Deadline : Rolling, Contact: Tel: +971-58 638 3159, +971-4 427 5806 Email: aneeqa.lareb@hult.edu

I IE BUSINESS SCHOOL

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Full time and part time MBAs Masters programme Undergraduate courses Executive Education

Duration: 1-2 years Fee: EUR 25,000 - 90,000 Location: Dubai, UAE and Madrid, Spain Accrediting countries: International Accreditations AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA Enrolment deadline: Rolling Contact: Tel: +971 4 3598400 Email: uae@ie.edu Website: www.ie.edu/businessschool

INSEAD BUSINESS SCHOOL MBA Executive MBA Executive Master in Finance

Duration: MBA: 10 months (full time) EMBA: 14 to 17 months (modular) EMFin - 18 Months (Modular) Location: France, Singapore & Abu Dhabi (UAE) Enrolment deadline: EMBA (Oct intake) Rolling, until July 20, ’19 Contact: Tel: 9712 6515200 www.insead.edu/mba www.insead.edu/gemba www.insead.edu/emfin

INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY BSBA MBA Fee: BSBA – AED144,000 MBA – AED91,000 Duration: BSBA – 4 years MBA – 2 years Location: UAE, Dubai Accrediting country: UAE Enrolment Deadline: June 30 Contact: Tel: +971 44227244 Email: info@imt.ac.ae

L LONDON BUSINESS SCHOOL Executive MBA

Fee: USD124,900 plus 5% VAT Duration: 20 months Location: Dubai & London Accrediting country: UK Enrolment Deadline: January & September (deadlines on website) Contact: Tel: +9714 4019347 Email: embadubai@london.edu Website: www.london.edu

MANIPAL UNIVERSITY DUBAI

MBA General Option for weekend courses (Friday and Saturday) or weekday evenings (4 days a week) Fee: AED 61,600 MBA Global Business (Three-country immersion) Fee: AED 79,600 Duration: 2 years Accrediting country: UGC, India. Licensed by KHDA (Dubai) Contact: Email: admissions@manipaldubai.com Telephone: +971 4 4290 777, +971 4 4290 705 Fax: +971 4 369 4541

MURDOCH UNIVERSITY DUBAI MBA

Fee: AED 96,000 Duration: Full-time: 12 months Part-time: 16 months Location: Dubai Accrediting country: Australia Contact: Tel: +971 4 4355700 Email: admissions@ murdochdubai.ac.ae

N NEW YORK INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY General MBA

Duration: 18 months Location: Abu Dhabi Accrediting countries: US (AACSB) and UAE Contact: Tel: +971 2 4048523/ +971 5 01204064 Email: nyitad@nyit.edu

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ENCOURAGING ENTREPRENEURSHIP: PATH TO SUSTAINING FUTURE ECONOMIES

Young entrepreneurs could be the links between a thriving economy, sustainable future and overall human development. Middle East currently has 25 unicorns - a tech startup that reaches a $1 billion market value. As the GCC governments and markets push for privatisations, growth of startups and fostering entrepreneurship may take a heady role in economic development and job creation.

As the GCC countries try to build robust entrepreneurship ecosystems to diversify their economies, nurturing venturefriendly markets becomes crucial. Without universities, corporations, risk capitals and entrepreneurs to act as stakeholders, big ambitions will stay just that. This is where education institutions come into the play. Recently, several Dubai-based varsities came together to the launch University Entrepreneurship Programme. The programme ‘Alchemy’ – a partnership between Dubai Future Foundation and a number of universities and organisations in the emirate – aimed to accelerate the implementation of the Dubai University Free Zones Strategy in collaboration with various government entities, universities and research bodies.

Universities adopting the programme include Zayed University, Higher Colleges of Technology, University of Dubai, Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University, American University in Dubai and the College of Fashion and Design in Dubai. The programme is structured to support college students aiming to start their entrepreneurial venture before graduating by providing them with skills and services to enable them to transform their ideas into well established businesses. Other initiatives in the UAE include Ghadan 21 or ‘Tomorrow 21’ in Abu Dhabi, a Dh50 billion investment, focusing on stimulating the local entrepreneurial ecosystem and start-ups by providing access to government-backed loans to help trigger more innovation. Saudi too has been building itself as an entrepreneurial hub. The Badir Program for Technology Incubators, a center for startup support, has helped several companies grow and delivered more than SAR2 billion impact on the Saudi economy. In line with Saudi Vision 2030, which mandates invigorating a robust entrepreneurship ecosystem, stakeholder groups, including universities and corporations, are coming forward. Oman and Bahrain are the other emerging entrepreneur hubs in the GCC. For the first time, the young demographic talent of these countries are moving away from state jobs to the entrepreneurship sphere.

UAE LISTINGS NEW YORK UNIVERSITY ABU DHABI

11 Global PhD Student Fellowships in collaboration with Graduate School of Arts and Science at NYU New York and NYU Tandon School of Engineering 23 undergraduate majors across Arts and Humanities, Engineering, Science, and Social Science, and numerous multidisciplinary minors and specializations.

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Duration: 4 years (undergraduate) Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE Accrediting country: US, UAE, and Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET Enrolment Deadline: please contact the Admissions department Contact: Tel: +971-2-628-4000 Email: nyuad@nyu.edu Website: www.nyuad.nyu.edu

R RIT UNIVERSITY IN DUBAI Engineering,Computing and Business

Fee: Bachelors – AED62,000 Masters – depending on the program Duration: Bachelors- 4years, Masters - 1.5 to 2 years Location: Dubai, UAE Accrediting country: UAE Enrolment Deadline: Sept 15th Contact: Tel: + 9714 3712000 26 Email: dubai@rit.edu

S SORBONNE UNIVERSITY ABU DHABI

Diploma in Intensive French (1 Year) – USD 13,271

Diploma in Intensive French Evening Courses (2 years) – USD 20,002

All Bachelors Programmes (3 Years) – USD 58,615

Master in Applied Foreign Languages: Specialty Management and International Business (2 Years) – USD 45,344 Master in Applied Sociological Research (2 Years) – USD 39,077

Master in Banking and Finance: Law and Regulations of Banking and Financial System (2 Years) – USD 45,344

Master in Environment: Dynamics of Territories and Societies ( 2 Years) – USD 48,478

Master in Environmental Sustainability Law and Policies (2 years)– USD 45,344

Master in Health Economics (2 Years) – USD 45,344

Master in History of Art and Museum Studies (2 Years) –USD 51,612

Master in International Business Law (2 Years) – USD 45,344 Master in International Law, International Relations and Diplomacy (2 Years) – USD 45,344

Master in Marketing, Management,Communication, Media (18 Months) – USD 45,344

Master in Teaching French as a Foreign Language (2 Years) – USD 35,943

Master in Urban Planning and Development (18 months) – USD 45,344

Executive Education Programmes (CEC) Executive Diploma in Sports Management (1 Year) - USD 8,911 Professional Certificate in Archives and Records Management - USD 4,088

Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE Accrediting country: Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK), UAE Ministry of Education and the French Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation Enrolment Deadline: International applicants – 11th August Applicants residing in UAE - 25th August Contact: Tel: +971 2 656 9555/666 +971 2 656 9656 Email: Admissions@sorbonne.ae Graduate.Studies@psuad.ac.ae Website: www.sorbonne.ae

S P JAIN SCHOOL OF GLOBAL MANAGEMENT Master of Global Business Global MBA Executive MBA

Fee: Fee: AED 97,256 Duration: 18 months Location: Dubai Master of Global Business Fee: AED171,200 Duration: 16 months Location: Dubai, Singapore and Sydney

Global MBA Fee: Master of G.B. – AED174,280 Global MBA – AED195,650 Executive MBA – AED97,084 Duration: Master of G.B. – 16 months Global MBA – 12 months Executive MBA – 18 months Location: Dubai, Singapore, Sydney Accrediting country: Australia Enrolment Deadline: Master of G.B. –

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ARE VARSITIES

CREATING JOB-READY

CANDIDATES?

Universities have long been trying to bridge the gap between education and skills required for job. Employers and business leaders often lament about what students learn during higher education and what they are actually expected to know.

According to a Harvard Business Review study, “Universities could substantially increase the value of the college degree if they spent more time teaching their students critical soft skills. Recruiters and employers are unlikely to be impressed by candidates unless they can demonstrate a certain degree of people-skills. This is perhaps one of the biggest differences between what universities and employers look for in applicants. “While employers want candidates with higher levels of EQ, resilience, empathy, and integrity, those are rarely attributes that universities nurture or select for in admissions. As the impact of AI and disruptive technology grows, candidates who can perform tasks that machines cannot are becoming more valuable — and that

underscores the growing importance of soft skills, which are hard for machines to emulate.” Top employers like Google, Amazon, and Microsoft, have often highlighted the importance of learnability - being curious and having a hungry mind - as a key indicator of career potential, the study adds. To bridge this gap, Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) Dubai has established Advisory Boards comprising of top leadership from the industry providing with direction on the evolution of the programs, the new emerging technologies in the industry, the desired skills and competencies needed for employment. “The Advisory Board members support with curriculum development, delivering courses,

UAE LISTINGS March 31 ’19 Global MBA – March 31 ’19 Executive MBA – April 12 ‘19 Contact: Tel: +971 4 5616700 Email: admissions.dxb@spjain. org Website: www.spjain.ae

SKYLINE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE

MBA E-Governance MBA Marketing MBA Finance MBA Human Resource Management MBA Strategic Management and Leadership

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Location: Sharjah Accrediting country: UAE Enrolment deadline: Sept intake Contact: Tel: 971 6 5441155 Email: admissions@ skylineuniversity. ac.ae

SYNERGY UNIVERSITY Executive MBA MBA Women’s Leadership

Fee: contact admissions team Duration: EMBA – 18 months MBA Women’s – 28 months Location: Dubai, UAE Accrediting Country: UK, UAE Contact: Tel: +971 4 4206699 Email: info@synergydubai.ae

T THE UNIVERSTIY OF MANCHESTER MIDDLEEAST CENTRE Part-time MSc Reliability Engineering and Asset Management Fee: GBP 20,000 Duration: 2 years

(part-time, blended learning format) Location: Dubai, UAE Accrediting country: UK Enrolment Deadline: September Contact: Tel: +971 4 4468664 Email: ream@manchester.ac.ae Website: www.Manchester.ac.ae

U UK COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND COMPUTING BTEC Level 2 Diploma High school Completion in Business or Information Technology BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma Applied Foundations in Business or Information Technology Higher National Diploma (HND) in Business or Computing

Fee: programmes starting from AED 24,000 per year Duration: 12-24 months Location: Dubai, UAE Accrediting country: UK / Qualifications Awarded by Pearson Enrolment Deadline: Sept. 22 ‘19 Fall Intake. Feb. 16 ‘20 Spring Intake. Contact: Tel: +971 4 871 5333 Email: admissions@ukcbc.ac.ae Website: https://ukcbc.ac.ae/

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES UNIVERSITY Master of Business Administration Master of Professional Accounting Doctorate of Business Administration

Duration:2 years Location: Al Ain, Dubai, Abu Dhabi Accrediting country: UAE Contact: Tel: + 9713 7134355 email: admissions@uaeu. ac.ae; postgradadmissions@ uaeu.ac.ae

UNIVERSITY OF BALAMAND DUBAI BS in Civil Engineering BS in Chemical Engineering BBA in Healthcare Mgmt BBA in Entrepreneurship & Innovation BBA in Risk Management & Insurance Fee: (per credit hour) BS Engineering – AED2,750 BBA Business – AED 2,650 Duration: 4 years Location: Dubai, UAE Accrediting country: UAE Enrolment Deadline: May 23 Contact: Tel: +971 4 8122 550 Email: admissions@uobd.ac.ae

UNIVERSITY OF BOLTON

MBA MSc Information Technology MSc Construction Project Management Fee: Approximately AED 35,000 per year Duration: 24 months Location: Ras Al Khaimah, UAE Accrediting Country: UK Enrolment Deadline: 31st August / 31st January Contact: Telephone: 9717 221 1221 Email: admissions@boltonac.ae Website: www.boltonac.ae

UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM DUBAI International Business MSc LLM International Commercial Law Computer Science MSc PGCE Teacher Training Fee: AED28,000 - 110,250 Duration: 1 year (Full Time), 2 years (Part-time) Location: Dubai, UAE Accrediting country: UK

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training students, allowing students to work on advanced projects and also support students in creating start-ups. This is not only an assurance for raising the quality assurance bar but also makes programmes relevant and provide students with required standards to enhance their learning and success,” says Dr Khalid Khawaja, VP Academic Affairs at RIT Dubai. The university has mandated a co-op requirement for students, which enforces their development and provides practical experience in the industry. It also provides students opportunity to study at it other global campuses for international exposure. “For example, cybersecurity is one of the growing fields in industry and RIT offers as an undergraduate programme. Also, RIT Dubai offers concentrations, for instance, renewable energy focus within Mechanical Engineering which mirrors where the world and industries are heading to,” says Ms Orsi Orban, Manager Outreach and Cooperative Education at RIT Dubai.

“RIT Dubai offers a variety of Career Services programs and co-curricular activities to facilitate the students career readiness: career preparation course is a graduation requirement, Career Tuesdays event series and two career fairs every year. These all provide relevant networking opportunities and exposure to learn from industry experts on how to succeed as a young professional,” she adds. Murdoch University Dubai too has mandatory Career Learning units in all undergraduate programs from the first trimester. A similar Advisory Panel has been set up in collaboration between the university and industry experts to foster students’ skill development, the acquisition, adoption and generation of knowledge, and the promotion of entrepreneurship. Murdoch also has an online career portal with regular internship and job listings from over 200 organisations in the UAE.

UAE LISTINGS Enrolment Deadline: July 31st Contact: Tel: +971 424 92300 Email: dubai@contacts.bham.ac.uk UNIVERSITY OF DUBAI

General MBA & Specialised MBA

Duration: General MBA - 12 months, Specialised MBA - 21Months Location: Dubai Accrediting country: USA, UAE Contact: Tel: + 9714 556 6800 Email: info@ud.ac.ae

UNIVERSITY OF SHARJAH

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Studies Islamic & Shariah, Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Business Administration, Engineering, Health Sciences, Law, Fine Arts & Design, Communication, Medicine, Dental Medicine, Pharmacy, Sciences, Computing And Informatics Fee: AED 39,000 - AED 107,545 per year Duration: 4-6 years Location: Sharjah, UAE Accrediting country: CAA (UAE) , ABET, AACSB, ACEJMC Enrolment Deadline: 04 Jan for spring Contact: Tel: +9716 5050735, Call Center: 600522251 Email: admission@sharjah.ac.ae Website: http://www.sharjah.ac.ae

UNIVERSITY OF STIRLING, RAK CAMPUS, UAE MSc Big Data MSc Finance MSc Financial Technology MSc Investment Analysis Fee: AED 50,000 per year Duration: 1 year Location: RAK, UAE Accrediting country: UK Enrolment Deadline: Aug 20 Contact: Tel: +971 8002552 Email: admission@stir.ae

UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE Executive MBA

Fee: AED 130,000 +5% VAT Duration: 2 years Location: Dubai, UAE Accrediting country: UK, EU, USA, UAE (AMBA, EQUIS, AACSB, CAA) Enrolment Deadline: 30th Sept for Sept intake 31st March - April intake Contact: Tel: +971 2 206 4054 (Dubai) Email: sbs-uaemba@strath. ac.uk Website: www.strath/mba

UNIVERSITY OF WEST LONDON, RAK CAMPUS

MBA MSc Finance and Accounting Fee: AED 44500 – AED 49500 Duration: 2 years (part-time) 12-15 mos. (full time) Location: RAK, UAE Accrediting country: UK Enrolment Deadline: Intake January & September Contact: Tel: +971 7243 2099 Email: info@uwl.ac.ae

UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG Executive MBA MBA General

Duration: EMBA – 2 Years MBA – 18 – 30 months Location: Dubai Accrediting country: UAE, Australia Contact: Tel: +971 4 278 1800 Email: info@uowdubai.ac.ae

Z ZAYED UNIVERSITY

Graduate Programs - Business, Finance, Communication, Diplomacy and International Affairs, Education, Information and Cyber Security, and Judicial Studies Fee: AED 84,000 -128,000 Duration: 4 semesters Location: Abu Dhabi & Dubai Accrediting country: U.A.E. Ministry of Higher Education and Middle States Commission on Higher Education Enrolment Deadline: November 23 Contact: Tel: +971 2 599 3605 Email: gsd.admissions@zu.ac.ae Website: www.zu.ac.ae

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RISE OF PRIVATE

SECTOR IN EDUCATION

Despite the economic slowdown in the region, the GCC education market is poised for growth in pre-primary, primary, secondary, tertiary, higher education, and vocational segments.

According to Alpen Capital report, the preprimary and tertiary segments ar expected to grow at a faster rate than the other segments between 2017 and 2022. The pre-primary segment is expected to grow at a Compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.7 per cent, whereas the tertiary segment is witness growth at a CAGR of 3.6 per cent. Primary and secondary sectors will witness a moderate growth rate of 1.8 per cent and 2.0 per cent CAGR, respectively. Saudi Arabia, with 6.14 million students out of total 9.1 million students in the GCC, is by far the largest K-12 market with almost 68 per cent share of total GCC market. “Saudi Arabia is expected to remain the largest education market in the GCC in 2022. In terms of annual growth, the number of students in Oman is projected to grow at a faster rate than the other member nations. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is also anticipated to account for the highest number of schools in GCC by 2022,” adds the report. Demand for private sector education in Saudi Arabia is expected to double by 2030, according to Colliers International. In 2019, the market share of the private sector in Saudi was just 18.2 per cent,

lower than 40.9 per cent in Kuwait, 73.4 per cent in the UAE and 90.5 per cent in Dubai. “The share of international schools is even lower, with 378,000 students (out of 6.1m students), in international schools. With the exception GEMS Education and SABIS no regional or international operators are currently operating in KSA,” says Mansoor Ahmed, director, Colliers MENA. In Saudi’s K12 Education Sector, private operators focus on both expat and local children to attract sustainable demand. The report further adds that 22 per cent of Omani student population attend private schools, while 41 per cent in Kuwait. In UAE, both Dubai and Abu Dhabi student boast private school penetration levels of 90 per cent and 64 per cent respectively. Saudi has the lowest student penetration in private schools at around 18 per cent. The school education market shows lot of room for private sector in all the GCC states. The UAE’s overall education sector is projected to be one of the fastest growing in the region. Nearly 1.03 million students enrolled in both public and private schools as of the academic year 2016-17 and the total number of students in schools and universities in the UAE is projected to grow by 4.1 per cent annually until 2020.

SAUDI ARABIA LISTINGS ALFAISAL UNIVERSITY MBA General MBA Finance MBA Healthcare

Location: Riyadh Accrediting country: KSA Contact: Tel: +966 11 215 7777/8907 Email: mba@alfaisal.e du or gradstudies@alfaisal.edu

AL YAMAMAH UNIVERSITY MBA General Executive MBA

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Duration: 24 to 36 months Location: Riyadh Accrediting country: Saudi Arabia Contact: Tel: +966 11 224 2222 Ext. 3223 Email: info@yu.edu.sa

DAR AL ULOOM UNIVERSITY MBA General

Fee: Information unavailable Duration: 2 years

Location: Riyadh Accrediting country: Saudi Arabia Contact: Tel: +966 11 4949000 Email: info@dau.edu.sa Fax: +966 11 4949490

ALFAISAL UNIVERSITY MBA General MBA Finance MBA Healthcare

Location: Riyadh Accrediting country: KSA Contact: Tel: +966 11 215 7777/8907 Email: mba@alfaisal.edu or gradstudies@alfaisal.edu

AL YAMAMAH UNIVERSITY MBA General Executive MBA

Duration: 24 to 36 months Location: Riyadh Accrediting country: Saudi Arabia Contact: Tel: +966 11 224 2222 Ext.3223 Email: info@yu.edu.sa

DAR AL ULOOM UNIVERSITY MBA General

Fee: Information unavailable Duration: 2 years Location: Riyadh Accrediting country: Saudi Arabia Contact: Tel: +966 11 4949000 Email: info@dau.edu.sa Fax: +966 11 4949490

KING ABDULLAH UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

Electical Engineering, Material Science and Enginnering, Chemical Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics and Computational Science, Computer Science, Environmental Science and Engineering, Earth Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Marine Science, Chemical and Biological Engineering Fee: Full Scholarship Duration: 15-18 months for MS and 3-4 years for PhD Location: Saudi Arabia Accrediting country: Saudi Arabia Contact: E-mail: admissions@kaust.edu.sa

KING FAHD UNIVERSITY OF PETROLEUM AND MINERALS MBA General

Duration: 3 years

Executive MBA Duration: 2 years Location of all courses: Dhahran Accrediting country: Saudi Arabia, AACSB Contact: Tel: +966 13 8601143 Email: emba@kfupm.edu.sa

KING SAUD UNIVERSITY

MBA Continuing MBA Executive MBA PhD in Business Administration Duration: MBA/Continuing MBA – 5 semesters Executive MBA – 4 semesters Location: Saudi Arabia Accrediting country: KSA Contact: Tel: +966 4670 000 Email: INFO@KSU.EDU.SA Website: http://cba.ksu.edu.sa/ar/mba

PRINCE MOHAMMAD BIN FAHD UNIVERSITY MBA General

Duration: 2 years

Executive MBA Duration: Information unavailable Location: Al Khobar Accrediting country: Saudi Arabia Contact: Tel: +966 13 849 8526/ +96613 849 8599

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Future of Education:

FROM RADICAL SHIFT IN CLASSROOMS TO DIGITISATION

Fast-paced technological advancements, artificial intelligence, machine learning are already a big part of our lives. As AI unlocks the exciting future, our next generation needs to be prepared for the wave of changes.

Recently, Google for Education partnered with a global team of researchers and analysts to understand and examine evidence-based shifts in classroom education. The report identified eight emerging trends in K-12 education around the world. The trends are: 1.

Digital Responsibility: Schools helping students develop healthy relationships with technology and be safe, confident explorers of the digital world.

Computational Thinking: Syllabus focused on problem-solving, coding, and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) subjects helps prepare students to

address future challenges. 3.

Collaborative Classrooms: Redesigning class to focus on openness, flexibility, and collaboration.

Innovating Pedagogy: Motivated teachers have more engaged classes, and streamlining administrative tasks that can help them focus more time on teaching.

Life Skills & Workforce Preparation: Students need a holistic education to prepare for future careers such as practical vocational skills, communication strategies, and leadership development.

SAUDI ARABIA LISTINGS PRINCE MOHAMMAD BIN SALMAN COLLEGE BUSINESS & ENTREPRENEURSHIP Fee: $71,500 Duration: 1 Year and 2 Year Program Location: King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC) Accrediting country: KSA Enrolment Deadline: June 20 Contact: Tel: +966 125106111 Email: admissions@mbsc.edu.sa Website: www.mbsc.edu.sa

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PRINCE SULTAN UNIVERSITY

MBA General MBA Finance MBA Human Resource Management MBA Marketing Duration: 2 years Location: Riyadh Accrediting country: Saudi Arabia Contact: Tel:+ 966 1 4948335/ +966 1 4948556/ +966 50 5915964 Email: mba@psu.edu.sa Fax: +966 1 4548317

QASSIM UNIVERSITY MBA General

Fee: No Fees Duration: 2 years Location: Buraidah Accrediting country: Saudi Arabia, AACSB Enrolment deadline: Watch out for admission window at University website Contact: gs.CBE@qu.edu.sa

UNIVERSITY OF BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY MBA General

Duration: 2 years Location: Jeddah Accrediting country: Saudi Arabia Contact: Tel: +966 12 2159000 Fax: +966 12 2159010

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Student-led Learning: Students will have more control over their education and how the classroom operates.

Connecting Guardians & Schools: Involving parents and guardians in children’s education via technology.

Emerging Technologies: Incorporating emerging technologies to enhance innovative and engaging teaching methods and learning experiences.

“Education is evolving at a faster pace than any other period in recent history. There’s a growing awareness among educators and families that today’s curriculum needs to evolve to meet tomorrow’s reality. Beyond tools and technology, students need to develop new skills to solve tough problems, collaborate effectively, and express ideas in new ways,” says Google. Other future trends will include virtual schools that allow to select courses which equip them with real-world skills and more focus on STEM skills. At one end on the path of education stands schools, while at the other end is executive education. Here, too, digitisation plays an important role. Most GCC companies are reshaping keeping future skills such as digitisation in mind. Executives have to adapt quickly to along with the emerging landscapes.

According to a Harvard study on The Future of Executive Development, “To bridge the skills gap and the skills transfer gap, most executive education providers need to change their strategies…. For this to happen, teaching must be based on the projects, problems, and predicaments an organization currently faces. The practice of new skills must also take place in the same context – the organization, the function, and the teaming which they will be used.” The study further adds, “Universities are being displaced as monopolists over the canons of teaching, learning, and evaluation as well as intermediators and aggregators of the skills of their faculty members.” The rise of consultancies, e-learning and online education companies, and corporate universities are the biggest challengers to the traditional education system. Several web-based learning platforms such as edX, Coursera and so on are aggregating the content of universities’ best faculty members to offer smaller and tailored courses to executives. Over the time, e-Learning will be one of the most viable and convenient solution to correct the imbalance between supply and demand. Middle East online education and e-learning market is expected to flourish at a significant CAGR of 9.8 per cent by 2023.

KUWAIT LISTINGS AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF KUWAIT BBA in Accounting BBA in Marketing BBA in Finance BBA in Management BBA in Economics

Location: Safat, Kuwait Accrediting country: Kuwait Contact: Tel: +965 2224 8399 Email: admissions@auk.edu.kw Website: http://www.auk.edu.kw/

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AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF THE MIDDLE EAST

B.S. in Industrial / Computer / Electrical / Mechanical / Chemical / Civil Engineering B.S. in Technology and Network Technology / Information Systems and Technology B.S. in Accounting B.S. in Business Administration – Finance, Human Resources Management, Marketing, Management Information Systems MBA Fee : per credit hour College of Business Administration: KWD 240 College of Engineering & Technology: Engineering Majors: KWD 260 Technology Majors:KWD240 MBA- KWD 4660- Per year Duration: 4 - 5 years Location: Block 3, Building 1, Egaila, Kuwait Accrediting country: Kuwait Private Universities Council-Ministry of Higher Education Contact: Tel: +965 2251400 Email: admissions@aum.edu. kw info@aum.edu.kw Website: http://www.aum.edu.kw/

ARAB OPEN UNIVERSITY, KUWAIT

Business Studies –Management Business Studies –Marketing Business Studies – Accounting Business Studies – Economics Business Studies – System Business Studies – Human Resources Management Business Studies – Finance Duration: 4 years Location: Al-Ardiya Accrediting country: Kuwait Contact: Tel: +965 2439 4400 Website: https://www.arabou.edu.kw/ kw/

BOX HILL COLLEGE OF KUWAIT (BHCK)

Business Studies – Management Business Studies – Marketing Business Studies – Banking Services Management Applied Art and Design: Graphic Design, Interior Design, Decoration Fee: 2500KD per course Duration: 2 years Location: Kuwait, Abo Haliefa Accrediting country: Kuwait, International Accredited Enrolment Deadline: 1st week of each semester Spring 1st February, Fall 1st September Contact: Tel: +965 1842425, +965 65506763 Email: info@bhck.edu.kw Website: www.bhck.edu.kw

KUWAIT UNIVERSITY MBA MSc in Finance MSc in Accounting Master of Economics

Higher Diploma in Public Administration Location: Kuwait City Accrediting country: Kuwait Contact: Tel: +965 24985195 Email: Helpdesk@grad.ku.edu.kw Website: http://kuweb.ku.edu.kw/ COGS/index.htm

THE MAASTRICHT SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT MBA (International Business,

Banking and Finance, Retail Management) Fee: KWD 9,000 Duration: 30 months Location: Kuwait City Accrediting countries: AMBA, ACBSP, IACBE, PUC (Kuwait) Enrolment deadline: Oct and March Contact: Hassan Khalaf Tel: + 965 22517091/2/3/4 Email: info@hrd-global.com

FEATURE

Looking Beyond MBA:

PEEK IN TO NEW-AGE COURSES

MBA is no longer the biggest draw for graduates wanting to move up in their careers. With the digital revolution and the way companies are evolving, the need for management experts has moved to a need for tech experts, who know how to navigate the ongoing disruption in every field. Many top and young CEOs and company founders have been nowhere near a business school. B-Schools are seen as old school in these new companies that are agile and whose workings and operating principles are often contray to what MBA rule books teach. take in information into secure data platforms. From analysing a patient’s condition to making shopping, big data has changed our lifestyle. 3. Quantum Computing

Courses of the future will revolve around niche skill sets or follow demands of the market. As we step in to the future, the GCC Education Guide t takes a look at what will new-age courses be based on: 1. AI and Machine Learning The world of education is abuzz with AIbased methods, neural networks, and deep learning. Machines can sense, act with precision and learn to improvise. This will change the way we look at education. 2. Data Science Ever since the introduction of data science, we’re witnessing advancement in computers and technologies earlier unimaginable. It has become possible to

Google’s Quantum leap is all set to change the world – building the next generation computers. “Quantum physics, which emerged in the early 20th century, is so powerful and yet so unlike anything known before that even the inventors had a hard time understanding it in detail,” says World Economic Forum. The practical benefits of Quantum physics are yet to be unlocked. This will be one of the biggest education movements. 4. Earth Science Engineering The field involves the study of earth, atmospheric science and geophysics such as the core tectonic movements, dynamics of oceans and atmosphere, etc. It plays a major role in predicting natural calamities such as earthquakes, tsunamis, etc. 5. Renewable Engineering As we struggle with climate change and global warming, world economies and companies are already relying researchers who understand the tapped potential of renewable energy.

OMAN LISTINGS ARAB OPEN UNIVERSITY General MBA

Fee: OMR 4,620 Duration: 2 years Location: Muscat Accrediting countries: Oman and UK Contact: Tel: +968 2 4699444 Email: info@aou.edu.om

COLLEGE OF ECONOMICS AND POLITICAL SCIENCE (SULTAN QABOOS UNIVERSITY)

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General MBA

Fee: OMR 4,500 for Omanis or OMR 5,400 for other nationalities Duration: 3 years (part time) Location: Muscat Accrediting country: Oman Contact: Tel: +968 2 4142972/2925 Email: Nada Al-Mahrooqi nada@squ.edu.om

FRANKLIN UNIVERSITY VIA THE MODERN COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND SCIENCE

GERMAN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY IN OMAN

MBA MEng Industrial Production and Manufacturing, MSc Applied Geosciences, MSc Computer Science, MSc Architecture and Urban Planning BEng Mechanical Engineering, BEng Process Engineering, BEng Environmental Engineering BSc Applied Geoscience, BSc Computer Science, BSc Urban Planning and Architecture, BSc International Business and Service Management, BSc Logistics Fee: Bachelors: OMR 5,400 - 7,800 per year, Masters: OMR 13,800 total, MBA: OMR 15,000 total Duration: Bachelor: 8 semesters, Master: 4 semesters full-time Location: Muscat Accrediting country: ACQUIN, Germany Enrolment Deadline: Rolling Contact: Tel: +968 2206 1111 Email: info@gutech.edu.om Website: www.gutech.edu.om

General MBA

Fee: OMR 8,000 With specialisation (Finance and Human Resources): OMR 10,500 Duration: 16 months Location: Muscat Accrediting countries: US (IACBE), Oman Contact: Tel: + 968 2 4583525 Email: admission@mcbs.edu.om

GULF OMAN COLLEGE

FB.A.Business Management, Marketing Management, Business Economics, Accounting & Finance BSc. Computer Science, Computing Science, Information Technology, Mobile Technology, Business Information Systems MBA programme with pathways in Finance, Marketing, Project management, Islamic Finance, Health Sector Management

Fee: OMR 9,000/- for UG programmes & OMR 6,800/for MBA programme Duration: 4 years of UG + 1 year of Foundation; 14 months for MBA Location: Mabela, Muscat Accrediting country: UK & Oman Enrolment Deadline: UG programme - Winter intake (by September) & Summer Intake (by March); MBA programme - March and June Contact: Tel: +968 9303 5558 / 2446 86 66 Email: enquiry@gulfcollege.edu.om Website: www.gulfcollege.edu.om

INTERNATIONAL MARITIME COLLEGE OMAN (IMCO) Nautical Studies (Deck Officer) Marine Engineering Process Engineering Logistics and Transport Management

Fee: 3,675 OMR per year + 200 OMR for Books and Study Materials Duration: Diploma – 2 to 3 years Bachelor – 4 years Location: Suhar, Oman Accrediting country: Sultanate of Oman Enrolment Deadline: 31 of August Contact: Tel: +968 93210326 Email: admission@imco.edu.om Website: www.imco.edu.om

FEATURE

‘AN ARABIC SPRING IN EDUCATION’:

HARNESSING FUTURE PRODUCTIVE YEARS

With 22 per cent of population under 24 years of age residing in the GCC, the region will transition into their most productive years soon.

The main challenge for institutes and educators is how to harness this. “Clearly we need an Arabic spring in the education sector. The education sector in the Arab world is still suffering to become advanced, in comparison to the education sector in other countries, which are moving at a fast pace. We need to move fast as well and for that we need to change the offerings, the curricula need to change to make it more robust, make the university a service, where people innovate, interact and exchange ideas. The students need to be offered individualised trainings instead of the classical way of having a degree in a certain area and they will not have the ability to understand how to augment it and complement it with other needs,” says RIT Dubai President Dr Yousef Al Assaf. “To harness this, there should be a proper relation and integration between the university, the industry and the government, the three of them have to strategise and plan for the future. At the moment there is lack in this. Another way to harness is for the regulatory and accreditation systems to change in order to allow for innovation, IP, startup support and support for accelerators. We will need to see what the future needs and start changing the university structure, the private sector involvement as well as government involvement in creating opportunities for the students,” he adds. Education, just like the universe, has unexplored potential. As we work to nurture our next generation, equipping them with all technologies, the future could be different. Maybe there’ll be no more classrooms in the future. Maybe students and educators will be in classrooms powered by artificial intelligence. Or maybe AI teachers will be available 24X7 throughout the year. Time will tell.

OMAN LISTINGS MAJAN UNIVERSTIY COLLEGE

MBA MSc in Computer Science MA International Human Resource Management MA in Applied Linguistics UG Programmes in Business Management, English Language and IT

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Fee: 6300 to 11500 OMR Duration: 2 Years (PG) and 4 Years (UG) Location: Oman, Muscat – Darsait Accrediting country: UK, University of Bedfordshire Enrolment Deadline: September & February Contact: Tel: Toll free 80071000 and 24730406 Email: studentoutreach@ majancollege.edu.om Website: majancollege.edu.om

MIDDLE EAST COLLEGE

MBA – Information Technology Fee: OMR 6,285 Duration: 2 years, part time Location: Muscat Accrediting country: Oman Enrolment deadline: Rolling Contact: Tel: +968 2 4531400 Email: info@mec.edu.om

MUSCAT UNIVERSITY

Foundation, Bachelors (Aston Univ., UK) and Masters (Cranfield Univ., UK) Fee: Ranging from R.O. 4,500 R.O. 9,000 (scholarships also available) Duration: Foundation 1 year, Bachelors 4 years (incl 1 year placement), Masters 1 year Location: Muscat, Oman Accrediting country: Oman and UK Enrolment deadline: 31st of August Contact: Email: info@muscatuniversity.edu.om

UNIVERSITY OF HULL VIA MDCI MBA General

Fee: GBP 19,000 Duration: 2 years Location: Muscat Accrediting country: UK Contact: Tel: +973 3 6732 777/ +973 1 72160 02 Email: hameed@mdci.edu.com

COLLEGE OF BANKING & FINANCIAL STUDIES (STRATHCLYDE) Master of Business Administration & MSc in Managing Human Resources Duration: 2 years Location: Muscat, Oman. Accrediting countries: (Strathclyde) Scotland - UK Contact: Tel: + 968 22059804 / 968 22059803

BAHRAIN LISTINGS ARABIAN GULF UNIVERSITY, FRENCH ARABIAN BUSINESS SCHOOL MBA

Fee: BHD 13,600 Duration: 18 months Location: Bahrain- Manama-almanieh Accrediting country: Worldwide Enrolment deadline: February to June Contact: Tel: +973 1 7239455 Email: samiahak@agu.edu.bh; arnaudl@agu.edu.bh

DEPAUL UNIVERSITY VIA BAHRAIN INSTITUTE OF BANKING AND FINANCE General MBA

Fee: BHD 13,400 Duration: 22 months Location: Manama Accrediting country: US Enrolment deadline: February Contact: Ms Lamya Hasan Tel: +973 1 7815509

SWISS BUSINESS SCHOOL VIA AL TAREEQAH MANAGEMENT STUDIES General MBA

Fee: BHD 3,600 Duration: 12 months, 12-18 months part-time Location: Manama Accrediting country: Switzerland, US Enrolment deadline: Rolling Contact: Tel: +971 5 56490500 Email: info@atmsedu.org

UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF BAHRAIN MBA General (concentrations in Management or Islamic Finance) MBA Islamic Finance

Fee: BHD 10,000 Duration: 1.5 years Location: Manama Accrediting country: Bahrain Enrolment deadline: September, January Contact: Tel: +973 1 7790828, +973 1 7790978 Email: mbaadmission@ucb. edu.bh

UNIVERSITY OF BAHRAIN MBA Accounting MBA Finance MBA Management MBA Marketing

Fee: Information unavailable Duration: Information unavailable Location: Information unavailable Contact: E-mail: mba-coordinator@.uob. edu.bh Tel: +973 17 438 534 Fax: +973 17 449 77

UNIVERSITY OF HULL VIA MDCI MBA General Fee: GBP 19,000 Duration: 2 years Location: Manama Accrediting country: UK Enrolment deadline: July Contact: Tel: +973 1 7790828 Email: mbaadmission@ucb. edu.bh

STRATHCLYDE BUSINESS SCHOOL MBA

Fee: BH 10,500 Duration: 2 years Location: Kingdom of Bahrain Accrediting countries: UK Enrolment deadlines: March & August Contact: Elvin Joseph Tel: + 973 17816338 Email: elvin.joseph@strath. ac.uk

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