GCC Education Guide Feb 2019

GCC Education GUIDE 2019

Learning in Data-Driven Economy

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Artificial Intelligence – Opening New Vistas

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● Listings and profiles of major universities and business schools from Saudi Arabia ● Kuwait ● Oman ● UAE ● Bahrain

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CONTENTS FEATURES

COUNTRY LISTINGS

04 Shifting Paradigms

Technology-integrated learning is metamorphosing the region’s higher education landscape, creating an environment of innovation and creativity for students to thrive and excel

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UAE

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KUWAIT

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SAUDI ARABIA

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OMAN

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BAHRAIN

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Opening New Vistas

A combination of the right skills, education and interest can help students find a rewarding and meaningful career in artificial intelligence (AI)

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Education

This role of education in building bridges between people and places has particular resonance in the UAE, which is celebrating 2019 as a year of tolerance.

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The American University of the Middle East (AUM)

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Canadian University Dubai

25 The University of Manchester

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Cass Business School

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Artificial Intelligence Key to Thrive in a Disruptive World The students at the university level are opting for courses that provides them with AI knowledge to pursue career in new areas With the emergence of new technologies, the social and economic landscapes are changing dramatically. Artificial Intelligence (AI) has come up as one of the most disrupting technology in today’s world that is transforming our professional and consumer lives forever beyond doubt.

AI is integrated into our everyday lives with AI assistants like Siri, Alexa, Cortana and Google AI Assistant powering the popular applications that are part of our daily routine.

It is difficult to imagine our life without them as they extract relevant information from the web, manage our home appliances, remind us on critical things, undertake communications at times, etc. Such machine learning assistants are constantly evolving leading to a high demand for talent with skills to manage and further develop them.

In October 2017, the UAE became the first nation not just in the Middle east but the entire world to appoint a Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence (AI). The first Bachelor’s Degree in Artificial Intelligence (AI) was introduced in 2018 in UAE in the august presence of His Excellency Omar bin Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, UAE. This underlines the growing importance of AI in all aspects – governance, economy, society and technology – in the region.

But the big question is do we have enough talent and skills to undertake and drive AI? Perhaps not but the higher education sector is in an overdrive to plug-in this gap.

AI is increasingly getting embedded into the higher education.

The students at the university level are opting for courses that provides them with

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AI knowledge to pursue career in emerging areas such as data science, machine learning, deep learning, advanced statistics, neural networks, software engineering, software development, research science, R&D engineering, business intelligence development and computer vision engineering, etc. Infact the conventional jobs such as information analyst, customer service, sales executives, HR & training, etc. are also getting augmented by AI, requiring acquisition of new skills to keep pace with the changing trends.

As per a McKinsey analysis, AI will replace up to 800 million jobs by 2030. That’s a dramatic shift of the workforce and universities need to take cognizance of it to change their programmes accordingly to prepare the students for jobs demanding cutting-edge technology skills.

The 2019 edition of GCC Education Guide provides a thorough insight into the executive education options in the GCC with a special focus on AI. ● By Akshay Bhatnagar

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A bridge between civilisations Unlock your potential with world-class French education in the heart of Abu Dhabi • A choice of 8 undergraduate programmes taught over 4 years in French, including the 1-year Intensive French class • A Bachelor in Physics taught over 3 years in English • 12 postgraduate programmes taught in English, in addition to one programme taught in French All undergraduate degrees can be completed in 3 years if you already master the French language. The Diploma in Intensive French can be obtained separately, in a specific Intensive French 2 year-programme.

Degrees are awarded by the French Universities Sorbonne Université and Paris Descartes University.

Our Continuing Education Center offers programmes specially designed to meet the needs of the UAE’s job market.

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Shifting Paradigms Technology-integrated learning is metamorphosing the region’s higher education landscape, creating an environment of innovation and creativity for students to thrive and excel

Recently, a 10-year-old Saudi-based Syrian boy, Zayd Nashed, has been crowned as the Middle East regional winner of the 2018 “Micro:bit Global Challenge” for his entry “Doctor Robot,” a device for helping young asthma sufferers living in dusty regions such as the Arabian Peninsula.

Zayd’s confidence in his ability to design complex technological projects, he told a Saudi-based newspaper, stemmed from his parents’ early introduction of tech into his education. It was his enthusiasm for robotics that led Zayd to enter the London-based competition. Such a pioneering invention of great socioeconomic significance being developed by a ten-year old boy speaks volumes about the potential of technologyintegrated learning in transforming the region’s education landscape and creating an

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environment of innovation and creativity for students to excel and thrive.

With the Fourth Industrial Revolution literally metamorphosing the world, educators cannot stay away from adapting their programmes to ensure children are equipped to meet halfway the world they are going to live.

In a technology-driven and dynamic economy, higher education institutions must adapt to the rapidly changing requirements and demands of students, who are technology aware and more connected than ever before, and expect education to be the same.

As the future moves rapidly towards digital

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transformation, children are unaware of the jobs they may have. It is estimated that 85 per cent of today’s jobs will not exist by 2030. Technologies that are said to shape the near future are connected to artificial intelligence, big data, cloud computing, mobile solutions, the Internet of Things and cognitive computing.

“Today worldwide innovation and creativity are the most important competencies that will make employees and organisation successful,” says Venkatesh PV, Principal Consultant & Business Head at Omanbased RAB. “Those competency needs to be developed with plentiful opportunities given to students to think out of box and do things which are innovative and creative.”

“Technology is a part of our daily life, just like electricity, food or water,” Fadi Aloul, head of the computer science and engineering department at the American University of Sharjah (AUS), was quoted by the UK-based Arab Weekly. “Using it is no longer an option, it’s a mandate in every sector, whether education, health, utilities or transportation. The goal is to make our life better, more efficient and easier.”

Aloul adds, “Technology can play a significant role in making it easier for students to get the content and apply it in practice. Universities and schools are moving from papers, books and pencils to electronic-books, files and material, with multiple chapters from different authors in one location.”

DATA-DRIVEN ECONOMY

A recent PwC report titled ‘Building the Data Economies of the Future’, produced in conjunction with World Government Summit held in Dubai from February 10-12, maintains that every government in the region should promote the promise of data-driven economies. To achieve this, PwC’s research has found that involving young people must lie at the heart of the response.

“Although governments have recognised the need to move towards innovative educational models, reforms generally do not go far enough in disrupting traditional

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education systems in preparation for a data economy or in providing all young people with the digital skills and opportunities to build and benefit from the data economies of the future,” says Mona Abou Hana, Government Consulting Partner at PwC Middle East. “The purpose of any government educational initiative or public/ private partnership should be to put young people in the driver’s seat, as shapers of their own digitised future. To this end, collaboration rather than competition between government, business and academia will bring mutual benefits.”

The Middle East region, especially the GCC countries, has been quick to respond to this trend, as several universities in the region

are revamping their educational system to include an array of emerging technologies from e-books to artificial intelligence and robotics. The governments in the region have realized the importance of investing to build a knowledge-based economy and empower students with tools to transform the learning experience.

The UAE has strongly focused on technology in education in the past years, including initiating an Innovation Hub by Oracle in Dubai, which allows students to pitch ideas in the hopes of developing technological breakthroughs.

The use of virtual reality and augmented reality is proving very popular in schools and universities alike. These immersive technologies have immense potential to simulate real life experiences.

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A combination of the right skills, education and interest can help students find a rewarding and meaningful career in artificial intelligence (AI) The rapid expansion of technology and digital applications that characterises the ‘4th Industrial Revolution’, is changing the way we live, work – and learn. It’s a revolution driven by the fusion and amplification of emerging breakthroughs in artificial intelligence, automation and robotics, and multiplied by the far-reaching connectivity between billions of people with mobile devices that offer unprecedented access to data and knowledge. Autonomous vehicles, cloud computing, robotic nurses and surgeons, chat bots etc. are manifestations of this growing trend.

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Online shopping, online games, email, social networking and media sites all have AI embedded into their applications, and the list of products and services continues to grow.

Homes, cars, and financial and healthcare services are embracing machine learning to improve products and services.

Education systems, teachers and curricula need to be responsive to these changes.

The 4th IR creates a demand for new skills and competencies, while automation and AI puts jobs at risk. This then creates a need

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to train and retrain people to utilise new technologies. National education systems have the opportunity to focus in on and hone inherently human competencies that are crucial in this rapidly shifting environment, such as problem solving, communication, critical thinking and collaboration.

Technologies, such as AI, can be utilised to support formal education and lifelong learning by promoting the development of adaptive learning environments, with tools that are flexible, inclusive, personalised and engaging. Examples include blended learning spaces where digital technologies and traditional classroom activities complement each other, and personal AI tutors that can strengthen inclusiveness by providing intelligent support specifically tailored for each learner’s needs. However, AI tools lack the socio-emotional interactive communication skills that teachers can use to get the best out of their students. To maximise its potential, education systems must not get seduced by technology; the focus should be on learning.

CAREERS IN AI

A career in artificial intelligence can be realised within a variety of settings including private companies, public organisations, education, the arts, healthcare facilities, government agencies and the military.

Examples of specific jobs held by AI professionals include - software analysts and developers, computer scientists and computer engineers, algorithm specialists; research scientists and engineering consultants; mechanical engineers and maintenance technicians; manufacturing and electrical engineers; surgical technicians working with robotic tools; Medical health

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professionals working with artificial limbs, prosthetics, hearing aids and vision restoration devices; military and aviation electricians working with flight simulators, drones and armaments; graphic art designers, digital musicians, entertainment producers, textile manufacturers and architects; post-secondary professors at technical and trade schools, vocational centers and universities.

SKILL REQUIRED FOR AI

Automation, robotics and the use of sophisticated computer software and programs characterise a career in artificial intelligence. Candidates interested in pursuing jobs in this field require specific education based on foundations of mathematics, technology, logic and engineering perspectives. Written and verbal communication skills are also important to convey how AI tools and services are effectively employed within industry settings.

To acquire these skills, those with an interest in an AI career should investigate the various career choices available within the field.

The most successful AI professionals often share common characteristics that enable them to succeed and advance in their careers. Working with artificial intelligence requires an analytical thought process and the ability to solve problems with cost-effective, efficient solutions. It also requires foresight about technological innovations that translate to state-of-the-art programs that allow businesses to remain competitive. Additionally, AI specialists need technical skills to design, maintain and repair technology and software programs.

Finally, AI professionals must learn how to translate highly technical information in

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ways that others can understand in order to carry out their jobs. This requires good communication and the ability to work with colleagues on a team.

So what are the educational requirements that students need to look at for a career in Artificial Intelligence? Basic computer technology and a background in mathematics form the backbone of most artificial intelligence programs. Entry level positions require at least a bachelor’s degree while positions entailing supervision, leadership or administrative roles frequently require masters or doctoral degrees.

An AI coursework involves the study of the following: WW Physics, engineering and robotics WW Computer science, programming languages and coding WW Cognitive science theory WW Mathematics including probability, statistics, algebra, calculus, logic and algorithms WW Bayesian networking or graphical modeling, including neural nets

Candidates can find degree programs that offer specific majors in AI or pursue an AI specialisation from within majors such as computer science, health informatics, graphic design, information technology or engineering.

AI and machine learning involve software

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The skills to translate digital bits of information into meaningful human experiences will find a career in artificial intelligence to be sustaining and rewarding. that has been programmed to interact with the world in ways that would otherwise be thought of as human. AI depends on knowledge about the world as well as programs or algorithms to intelligently process that knowledge. Today, most AI programs are specifically coded to do one task. This sparks fears of the ‘singularity’ of AI, where the technology will be able to redesign and improve itself, or design more powerful AI, a popular theme in sciencefiction books and films, such as Terminator, I, Robot, and 2001: A Space Odyssey.

Ethical questions are raised, not only around how we utilise AI, but the ethics of such technologies. One fear is that these technologies will centralise power, deepening inequality. Depending on how AI has been programmed, it may analyse a situation and implement solutions detrimental to people or the environment. Since AI is a reflection of its creators and those who have programmed it, we need to make sure that these technologies are aligned with our moral and ethical values.

Despite these concerns, AI holds immense potential for students for an interesting and rewarding career. From its inception in the 1950’s through the present day, artificial intelligence continues to advance and improve the quality of life across multiple industry settings. As a result, those with the skills to translate digital bits of information into meaningful human experiences will find a career in artificial intelligence to be sustaining and rewarding.

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The University of Sharjah is pleased to announce the opening of the admission for the Fall Semester 2019/2020 for Bachelor programs in the following colleges • Sharia & Islamic Studies • Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences • Engineering • Sciences • Business Administration • Law • Communication • Medicine • Dentistry • Pharmacy • Health Sciences • Fine Arts and Design • Computing and Informatics • Early admission for all colleges: From 21st April until 23rd May 2019 All applicants will be competing for a limited number of seats available in each program

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The Establishment of the University of Sharjah The University of Sharjah was established in 1997 under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council, Ruler of Sharjah, and President of the University, following his vision of establishing it as a national development project with graduates distinguished for being researchers, professionals, and leaders equipped with cultural awareness, knowledge, and ethics. It is currently one of the largest universities locally and regionally, and occupies an advanced ranking compared to other local universities, according to the latest international classifications.

Location and Headquarters The University of Sharjah is located in the heart of the University City of Sharjah. The campus has an area of 3 square kilometers in University City on the outskirts of Sharjah. The campus architecture reflects Arab and Islamic heritage through its magnificent buildings and picturesque views.

The University Campus consists of spacious and exceptional facilities including multimedia classrooms, advanced scientific and research laboratories, libraries with the best resources, state-of-the-art information technology, computer labs, theaters, clubs, large sports complexes, student centers with restaurants, stores, and other amenities. There are also separate residences for both male students and female students, in addition to accommodation for faculty members. The University offers its educational services through five additional branches that service all the cities of Sharjah and are located in Khor Fakkan, Kalba, Al-Dhaid as well as the various Community Colleges.

By emphasizing impactful education and striving for excellence, the University occupies a prominent position among other universities in the region. Overall, the University of Sharjah has a mix of different cultures, extensive academic programs and an impressively designed university campus.

The University also has a Medical Campus, which houses the Colleges of Medicine, Dental Medicine, Pharmacy, and Health Sciences as well as the Medical Research Laboratories, University Hospital and University Dental Hospital.

Vision and Message The University of Sharjah aspires to hold a distinguished place among the world’s most prestigious and comprehensive universities for its excellence in teaching and scientific research as well as its academic and professional programs that are viable and at a high level of quality, providing the community with excellent services and contributing to its well-being by preparing its students to take leadership roles in it.

Studying at the University of Sharjah The University of Sharjah is a comprehensive university that offers academic programs in a wide range of disciplines through a total of 14 colleges that have contributed to making it a respected university. Its programs cover the fields of arts, humanities and social sciences; Shari’a and Islamic studies; international and civil law; business administration; engineering of all kinds; fine arts and design; medicine; pharmacy; dentistry; health sciences and the various Community College programs.

All the academic programs offered by the University of Sharjah, which total 101 programs, are approved by the Commission for Academic Accreditation in the UAE. These include: 11 programs at the PhD level, 23 at the Master’s, 52 at the Bachelor’s, and 14 at the Diploma level, with 1 Postgraduate Diploma program.

Many of its programs have also been accredited internationally.

The number of students at the University of Sharjah in various stages of Bachelor’s, Diploma and Graduate Studies programs is more than 15 thousand.

The number of graduates is over 28 thousand worldwide.

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Future Plan and Goals His Excellency Prof. Hamid M.K. Al Naimiy, Chancellor of the University, outlined the main themes of the University›s strategy during the upcoming five years following the vision and directives of His Highness, the Ruler of Sharjah.

These include continuing to promote scientific research that contributes to the service and development of society, to use modern techniques in teaching, and to offer a large number of graduate programs in collaboration with a number of international academic institutions in various fields.

The strategic directions for the upcoming five-year plan are based on a set of principles, which are: interest in teaching, learning and teaching methods, scientific research, attention to students and the educational environment, attention to educational resources and sources of scientific research. This in addition to linking the outcomes of educational programs with the requirements of the labor market, especially those related to Information Technology Informatics, which impacts the fields of applied sciences, engineering, humanities and social sciences, and law.

Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park The Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park that H.H. the President of the University of Sharjah has recently established is a major step towards exploring the future in light of the tremendous technological developments and achieving optimal investment in knowledge, research, technology and innovation.

It will also contribute to enhancing the University’s role in many areas such as education, training and innovation, undergraduate and postgraduate projects, scientific research and development, emerging projects, entrepreneurship and the marketing of innovative products and services.

The University of Sharjah will offer a variety of incentives to support and encourage creativity and scientific innovation, and to provide the Park with distinguished graduates as well as faculty members participating in laboratories and projects in various disciplines such as biotechnology; drug discovery; electronic network security systems; artificial intelligence systems; materials for sustainability; energy storage; water technologies; environmental, biofuels, and solar energy technologies; biomaterials, nanomaterials, and nanotechnology; diagnostic procedures and biomedical imaging; materials used in pharmaceuticals and genetics, and biomedical devices and systems, along with other topics and modern technologies.

The University will also work on the transfer of knowledge between scientific research and industry in the Emirate of Sharjah, the UAE, and the GCC. The College of Computing and Informatics The University of Sharjah’s Board of Trustees recently approved the establishment of the new College of Computing and Informatics to launch its activities from the beginning of the academic year 2019/2020. The new college aims to integrate all departments, specialties, academic programs and scientific research related to computerization, programming, informatics and applications.

In its beginning phase, the College will include the departments of Computer Science, IT Multimedia, Computer Engineering, and Business Information Systems. Bachelor’s, Master›s and PhD programs will be offered in Computer Science and Engineering, Network and Information Security, Data Sciences and Applications related to all fields of human, administrative, engineering, medical and health sciences. The College will conduct interdisciplinary research and applications in the fields of computing, programming and other related areas.

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The American University of the Middle East (AUM) A top-notch institution rising above the expectations

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After years of planning and preparation, the American University of the Middle East (AUM) started its operations in 2008 and the chapters of its success story began to unfold.

From humble beginnings, a small building and only hundreds of enrolled students in the first few years, AUM became within the last 10 years a landmark in the private education sector in Kuwait and the region through its curricula, integrated campus and educational philosophy.

Today, AUM has more than 10,000 enrolled fulltime students, and a university campus which is considered as the largest and most beautiful among private university campuses in the region.

Following the motto “Knowledge Beyond Education”, AUM harmoniously combines theory with application in order to create a solid learning environment through various programmes, preparing its graduates for an active integration in multidisciplinary technical environments.

AUM has two colleges - the College of Business Administration and the College of Engineering and Technology. AUM College of Business Administration offers majors in Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Management Information System and Human Resources Management, that is in addition

to a Master’s degree programme in Business Administration (MBA). Furthermore, AUM College of Engineering and Technology offers majors in Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Information Systems and Technology, and Telecommunications and Networking Technology.

Striving to meet the highest academic international standards, AUM’s Bachelor’s degree programmes in Industrial, Computer and Electrical Engineering have been accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).

The Telecommunications and Networking Technology (TNT) has been accredited as well by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, which is the global accreditor of college and university programmes in applied and natural science, computing, engineering and engineering technology.

Furthermore, AUM continues its plans and preparations towards receiving the ABET accreditation for the remaining offered majors at the College of Engineering and Technology and the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) accreditation for the College of Business Administration.

Modern Library AUM Campus exhibits a state-of-the-art library offering a wide range of scientific data and references and a rich collection of print and electronic resources, and databases accessible on-campus and off-campus. An HD cinema is also available for research and documentaries, as well as meeting rooms for student projects and teamwork.

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AUM Sports Center AUM Campus also comprises a Sports Center that includes fully equipped gyms for individual exercise and physical activity and offers sports indoor and outdoor playgrounds including a FIFA certified football field, a full-size court for basketball, volleyball, tennis, futsal, handball and a multipurpose aerobics halls for lower impact athletic purposes, as well as running and cycling tracks.

AUM has 11 sports teams consisting of around 120 students representing the university annually in local and international competitions. AUM also holds the record for the most Universities Athletics Association in Kuwait (UAAK) championships won during its playing career.

AUM Cultural Center On the cultural front, the university has established a Cultural Center that holds an Opera House accommodating over 1500 persons and designed to meet the highest standards of international opera theaters.

AUM Cultural Center also includes seminar halls, in addition to a Conference Center providing a range of integrated hosting services events, as well as a spacious hall to host art events and workshops.

AUM Research and Innovation Center Since innovation is at the heart of AUM’s mission, the university prides itself on its recently developed Research and Innovation Center that includes a fully equipped robotics research center, and consists of five main areas: Fabrication Facility, Motion

Capture and Aerial, Humanoid Research Lab and Robotics Club Workshop.

The Research and Innovation center comprises also the first phase of the Nanotechnology Research Center established in collaboration with Purdue University in the United States of America.

AUM Career Development Center One of the main pillars of the educational experience at AUM are the services offered by the University’s Career Development Center. The center seeks to support and assist students and graduates by preparing them to enter the job market through different workshops and information sessions.

Leadership, communication, innovation, work ethics and entrepreneurship are few of many topics that students are exposed to, to help them build a successful career. The center also organizes events throughout the year, like the Annual Career Fair, seeking to build a close relationship with the companies and institutions operating in Kuwait to fill the gap between educational curricula and the requirements of the labor market.

In addition to the above, AUM Campus also includes lavish green open spaces, ponds, an outdoor amphitheater, numerous cafeterias and restaurants, 2 multi-storey car parking complexes to provide safe parking spaces for students, and a wide range of high-tech labs and facilities. All of these facilities and services are put at the disposal of AUM students to enhance their practical skills, and therefore enable them to be more competitive in the job industry following their graduation.

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A gateway to Canadian education in the heart of Dubai As the first accredited Canadian university outside of Canada, Canadian University Dubai (CUD) is a high-ranking institution offering talented students a dedicated gateway to the elite higher education system of North America.

Students of CUD can choose to complete their entire program in Dubai and benefit from an education ranked 42nd overall, 8th in the UAE and 2nd in Dubai, based on the 2019 QS Ranking for the Arab Region.

Alternatively, each academic program provides opportunities to start out in Dubai and transfer with credit after a year or two to one of CUD’s 25 Canadian partner institutions. This allow students to begin their higher education closer to home in the UAE and to graduate from a university in Canada.

A unique grouping of academic schools combined with industry-experienced, international faculty position the University as an exceptional institution for teaching, research, scholarship and entrepreneurship.

Alongside accreditation from the UAE Ministry of Education – Higher Education Affairs, CUD is the only university outside of Canada to award a dual degree from Dubai and Canada in certain academic programs.

Across each of the University’s undergraduate faculties – Management; Engineering and Architecture; and Communication, Arts and Sciences – CUD is establishing itself as a pioneer of higher

education in the UAE, with the recent introduction of avant-garde programs that address the future needs of the national and regional economy.

With new BBA majors such as Events and Tourism, Luxury Marketing and Sport Management, the University is preparing students for lucrative careers in the UAE’s emerging growth sectors. The new Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering specializing in Mechatronics is a one-of-akind program in the UAE that reflects the country’s growing investment in advanced robotics technology. In the Department of Social Sciences, the new Bachelor of Arts in Psychology program – offered in both English and Arabic – is training the much-needed psychology practitioners of the future.

At graduate studies level, the flagship MBA program and unique Master in Information Technology Management and Governance offer students the opportunity to specialize in discreet business disciplines at executive professional level, to advance their careers into leadership roles. Located in the heart of Dubai’s downtown business district, CUD students at both undergraduate and graduate level benefit from the unique opportunity to develop their workplace skills in a dynamic place of work, positioning the University’s graduate employability rate at 93%, on a par with elite institutions in Europe and North America.

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AMERICAN UNIVERSITY IN THE EMIRATES WWMaster in Arbitration WWMaster in Criminal Sciences WWMaster in Intellectual Property WWMaster in Security Studies and Information Analysis WWM.A. in Diplomacy WWM.A. in Security and Strategic Studies WWMBA WWMaster of Knowledge Management WWProfessional Master in Sports Law Fee: approx. AED80,000/year Duration: 1.5 – 2 years Location: Dubai International Academic City, Dubai Accrediting country: UAE Enrolment Deadline: Summer (10th May 2019) Fall (30 August 2019) Contact: Tel +971 4 4499000 Email: admissions@aue.ae

AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF RAS AL KHAIMAH WWGeneral MBA WWExecutive 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

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WW(2) Executive Education AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF SHARJAH WWMBA WWMaster of Science degrees in Accounting, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Systems Management, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering WWMaster 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.edu

- Growing a Business and Family Across Generations WW(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 (1)EE – April 23-24 ‘19 (2)EE – June 24-26, ‘19 (3)EE – February 19-21, ‘19 Location: DIFC , Dubai Accrediting country: USA Enrolment deadlines: Rolling Contact details: RAK Toll Free: 971 50 4583515 Email: akuzniarski@babson.

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WWMBA WWPhD in Management WWPhD in Engineering WWMasters of Science in Interior Design Fee: AED25,000 – AED60,000 Duration: PhD – 3 years,

Masters – 2 years Location: Dubai Accrediting country: WASC,

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BIRLA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY OFFSHORE CAMPUS RAK, UAE WWMBA WWExecutive 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)/

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Sir John Cass Business School is ranked among the best business schools in the world We are triple accredited by AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business), AMBA (Association of MBAs), EQUIS (European Quality Improvement System) and permitted by the KHDA (Dubai’s Knowledge and Human Development Authority).

Our two-year Executive MBA programme in Dubai, situated in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), offers a journey of transformation, an interface between academic insight and the real-world priorities of business, in both Dubai and London.

Designed for the working professional, the Executive MBA in Dubai is delivered by world-class academics, in intensive blocks of three to four consecutive days, once a month (Thursday-Sunday) over two years.

You undergo a personal transition in the way you approach and think about business while studying alongside a group of talented international peers.

Studying for an internationally recognised qualification, while continuing to work, is a challenge. Yet it is also an opportunity to learn with your peers from a variety of industries and test the theories by applying your new knowledge in your workplace immediately.

We invite you to explore senior leadership through experience as our faculty use their leading research and first-hand industry

knowledge in the classroom. The Cass Executive MBA in Dubai has developed an exciting range of global electives demonstrating that Cass can be first or unique in creating extraordinary learning opportunities for our students.

An engrossing mix of lectures, workshops, live projects and leadership expeditions make for an exhilarating and hugely rewarding experience. You learn to work outside your comfort zone and develop an understanding of what can be achieved. Your professional network will grow throughout the programme and you will have the opportunity to form lasting relationships with your cohort and the Cass community.

You will experience working within some of the world’s major business centres in Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe or the UAE. It will be during these experiences that your knowledge will be tested, embedded and refined, in real-world practical applications.

The Executive MBA in Dubai is defined by a diverse, experienced cohort, an international faculty and a worldwide alumni network. You will emerge ready to lead in today’s competitive and unpredictable modern business world.

Our location at the DIFC puts you at the heart of Middle Eastern commerce, with state-of-the- art facilities and valuable networking opportunities.

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AED 31,000 PA(Masters) Duration: 4 years( Bachelors), 2 Years( Masters) Location: Dubai Accrediting country: KHDA, UGC and MHRD

Graduate - level 3 Terms Location: Dubai, UAE Accrediting country: UAE

Location: UAE Accrediting country: UK,EU

Enrolment Deadline:

Enrolment deadline: October

Intakes in January, June and September 2019

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Enrolment Deadline:

Contact: Tel: +971 4 321 9090 email: apply@cud.ac.ae Website: www.cud.ac.ae

20th June 2019 (Bachelors), 10th Jun 2019 (Masters) Contact: Tel: +​9714-2753700 Email:

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BRITISH UNIVERSITY IN DUBAI WWMBA, WWMBA - Finance / HRM / Marketing Duration: 18 - 24 months Location: Dubai Accrediting country: UAE

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CANADIAN UNIVERSITY DUBAI WWMBA – General Management, Marketing, Human Resource Management, Finance, double concentration WWMaster in Information Technology Management & Governance WWBachelor of Business Administration, Architecture, Interior Design, Communication and Computer and Network Engineering Technology Fee: Depends on the program Duration: UG 4 Years,

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EMIRATES AVIATION UNIVERSITY WWExecutive MBA in Aviation Management WWMBA in Logistics and Supply Chain Management WWMBA 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.ae

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WWMBA in 12 Majors WWBBA in International

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EATON BUSINESS SCHOOL WWExecutive MBA, WWInternational MBA, Diploma Duration: 12 months (MBA). 9 months (Extended Diploma). 3 months (Diploma)

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Established in 2006, our state-of-theart campus operates under the academic leadership of Sorbonne University in Paris awarding degrees in the arts, humanities, sciences, law, management and economics.

Following the ECTS system, all of our graduates receive globally certified French degrees accredited by the UAE Ministry of Education.

To date, we have produced over 1700 graduates from more than 90 countries while forging 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 Université in Paris, guaranteeing the same quality teaching present in our parent institution. In addition, our admissions process is highly selective, ensuring that individual talent benefits from collective excellence.

With nine bachelor programmes taught in French (except for our BA in Physics) and 13 master degrees taught in English (except for the Master in Teaching French as a Foreign Language), Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi

is also home to the Continuing Education Center (CEC) for working professionals.

Through a series of certificates and diplomas, the CEC provides lifelong learning programmes for professionals wishing to acquire new vocational skills.

In support of the UAE’s vision of a knowledge-based economy, Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi grants scholarships to students from all nationalities. Emirati students are eligible to apply for a scholarship towards their undergraduate fees for all three years of study, plus foundation years where applicable, following a grant by His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces. We have also introduced a new scholarship programme for the 2019-2020 academic year for international students, residents and non-residents of the UAE who wish to undertake our Diploma in Intensive French.

Prof. Eric Fouache, Executive Director Sorbonne Abu Dhabi, said: “A degree from Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi is much more than an academic achievement. It’s the culmination of a journey where students are continuously encouraged to think outside the norm and contribute to society as a whole.

We equip our students with the knowledge and tools required to succeed in their chosen career paths, and contribute towards the UAE’s knowledge-based economy.”

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HERIOT WATT UNIVERSITY DUBAI WWFoundation, 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

IE BUSINESS SCHOOL WWFull time and part time MBAs WWMasters programme WWUndergraduate courses WWExecutive Education Duration: 1-2 years Fee: EUR 25,000 - 90,000 Location: Madrid, Spain

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

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INSEAD BUSINESS SCHOOL WWMBA WWExecutive MBA WWExecutive 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 2019 intake) Rolling, until July 20, ’19 Contact: Tel: 9712 6515200

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manipaldubai.com Telephone: +971 4 4290 777, +971 4 4290 705 Fax: +971 4 369 4541

MIDDLESEX UNIVERSITY DUBAI WWMBA Finance WWMBA Marketing WWMBA Business Excellence WWMBA Innovation & Entrepreneurship WWMBA General Fee: AED 105,000 Location: Dubai Accrediting country: UK Contact: Tel: +971 4 3678100 Email: admissions@mdx.ac

NEW YORK UNIVERSITY ABU DHABI WW11 Global PhD Student Fellowships in collaboration with Graduate School of Arts and Science at NYU New York and NYU Tandon School of Engineering WW23 undergraduate majors across Arts and Humanities, Engineering, Science, and Social Science, and numerous multidisciplinary minors and specializations.

Duration: 4 years (undergraduate) Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE Accrediting country: US, UAE, and Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET

Contact: Tel: +971 4 4355700 Email: admissions@

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RIT UNIVERSITY IN DUBAI WWEngineering,Computing and Business Duration: Bachelors- 4years, Masters - 1.5 to 2 years Location: Dubai, UAE Accrediting country: UAE Enrolment Deadline: Jan 15th for Spring Semester, Aug 30th for Fall semester Contact: Tel: + 9714 3712000 Email: dubai@rit.edu

3 Years (AED 215,100)

WWMaster in Applied Foreign Languages: Specialty Management and International Business 2 Years (AED 166,400)

WWMaster in Applied Sociological Research 2 Years (AED 143,400)

WWMaster in Banking and Finance: Law & Regulations of Banking and Financial System 2 Years (AED 166,400)

WWMaster in Environment: Dynamics of Territories and Societies 2 Years (AED 177,900) WWMaster in Health Economics 2 Years (AED 166,400)

WWMaster in History of Art and Museum Studies

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MURDOCH UNIVERSITY DUBAI WWMBA Fee: AED 96,000 Duration: Full-time: 12 months Part-time: 16 months Location: Dubai Accrediting country: Australia

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WWMaster in International Business Law 2 Years (AED 166,400)

WWMaster in International Law, International Relations and Diplomacy 2 Years (AED 166,400)

WWMaster in Marketing, Advertising and Communication 18 Months (AED 166,400)

WWMaster in Teaching French as a Foreign Language 2 Years (AED 131,900)

WWMaster in Urban Planning and Development 18 Months (AED 166,400) WWExecutive Education Programmes (CEC) WWExecutive Diploma in Sports Management 1 Year (AED 32,700) p 24

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Accrediting country: Australia Enrolment Deadline:

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Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK), UAE Ministry of Education and the French Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation

WWGlobal Part-time MBA (Accelerated) 1.5 Years – GBP34,564

Master of G.B. – March 31 ’19 Global MBA – March 31 ’19 Executive MBA – April 12 ‘19 Contact: Tel: +​971 4 5616700 Email: admissions.dxb@spjain.

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S P JAIN SCHOOL OF GLOBAL MANAGEMENT WWMaster of Global Business WWGlobal MBA WWExecutive MBA Fee: Fee: AED 97,256 Duration: 18 months Location: Dubai WWMaster of Global Business Fee: AED171,200 Duration: 16 months Location: Dubai, Singapore and Sydney WWGlobal 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,

MBA (Accelerated) 1.5 Years – GBP34,564

WWPart-time MSc International Healthcare Leadership 2 Years – GBP 18,500

WWPart-time MSc Reliability Engineering and Asset Management

Website: www.spjain.ae

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SKYLINE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE WWMBA E-Governance WWMBA Marketing WWMBA Finance WWMBA Human Resource Management WWMBA Strategic Management and Leadership Location: Sharjah Accrediting country: UAE Enrolment deadline: Sept intake

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SYNERGY UNIVERSITY

WWExecutive MBA WWMBA 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

2 Years – GBP34,564

Part-time MBA 2 Years – GBP 65,000 Location: Dubai, UAE Accrediting country: UK Enrolment Deadline:

July 2019 & September 2019 Contact: Tel: +​971 4 4468664 Email:

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Today, the university has supported over 2,400 part-time students with a regional community of around 2,500 alumni and actively works to create professional networking opportunities to help enrich the wider business community. It is the largest and fastest growing centre in The University of Manchester international network.

Best known as part of the oldest university in the UK and offering a top ranked MBA programme, The University of Manchester - Middle East Centre has since identified key educational and leadership needs in the region through researches, collaborations and consultancies, thus the university is now offering Executive Education courses and industry-led master’s programmes in International Healthcare Leadership and Reliability Engineering and Asset Management. As the university continues to contribute to the growth of the education sector in the Middle East, more courses will

be offered.

The university works in a range of collaborations with professional bodies such as CIMA, ACCA, IMA, PMI and CIPD, as well as UK organisations including UKTI, British Business Group and British Centres for Business. In addition, The University of Manchester - Middle East Centre has forged a range of partnerships with public and private sector organisations through its Strategic Talent Partnership programme.

The university has embarked on the region’s first research into creativity and innovation in the GCC, to mark the Middle East Centre’s 10th anniversary in 2016.

The University of Manchester is currently delivering a £1 billion 10-year masterplan for its campus to create world-class facilities for staff, students and visitors.

This includes the redevelopment of the Alliance Manchester Business School, the £350m Manchester Engineering Campus Development and the Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre (GEIC). Completed projects so far include the award-winning National Graphene Institute and The Whitworth Art Gallery.

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UNIVERSITY OF BALAMAND DUBAI WWBS in Civil Engineering BS in Chemical Engineering WWBBA 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, 2019 Contact: Tel: +971 4 8122 550 Email:

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UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM DUBAI WWInternational Business MSc WWLLM International Commercial Law WWComputer Science MSc WWPGCE Teacher Training Fee: AED28,000 - 110,250 Duration: 1 year (Full Time), 2 years (Part-time) Location: Dubai, UAE Accrediting country: UK Enrolment Deadline: July 31st Contact: Tel: +​971 424 92300 Email: dubai@contacts.bham. ac.uk

UNIVERSITY OF DUBAI

WWGeneral MBA & Specialised MBA Duration: General MBA - 12

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

UNIVERSITY OF SHARJAH

WWMBA / Executive MBA WWMaster in Jurisprudence

and its Foundations / Exegesis and Hadith WWM.A. in Arabic Language and Literature / Translation / History and Islamic Civilization / Applied Sociology / Communication Master in Public Law / Private Law / Air and Space Law WWMSc in Computer Science / Biotechnology / Chemistry / Engineering Management / Civil Engineering / Electrical and Electronics Engineering / Computer Engineering / Physiotherapy / Molecular Medicine and Translational Research / Leadership in Health Professions Education Master of Pharmaceutical Sciences WWDoctor of Philosophy in Hadith and its Sciences / Jurisprudence and its Foundations / Exegesis and Quran Sciences / Applied Sociology / Arabic Language and Literature / History and Islamic Civilization / Public Law / Private Law / Engineering Management / Electrical and Computer Engineering / Molecular Medicine and Translational Research Fee: Masters programs : 2,541 – 3,045 per credit hour PhD programs: 4,255 – 6,090 per credit hour Duration: Masters programs: 33 -54 credit hours PhD programs: 33 – 60 credit hours Location: Sharjah, UAE Accrediting country: CAA (UAE) p 28 , ABET, AACSB

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Strathclyde Business School is one of an elite group of only 88 B-schools in the world (2018) 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 SouthEast 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. Entrepreneurship is also in focus, with a core course on Entrepreneurial Management and Leadership and elective options, such as New Venture Creation, providing the essential skills to enhance the abilities of people working for themselves or about to set up in business.

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, selfawareness as a manager and leader and with increased confidence in all areas of business

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UNIVERSITY OF STIRLING, RAK CAMPUS, UAE WWMSc Big Data WWMSc Finance WWMSc Financial Technology WWMSc 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 WWExecutive 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:

31st March - April 2019 intake 30th Sept for Sept 2019 intake Contact: Tel: +​971 2 206 4054 (Dubai) Email: sbs-uaemba@strath.

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Building New Bridges in Education The idea of a bridge has always served as a powerful model for education. As a concept it anchors the ideals of education in something less intangible, more achievable. According to UNESCO, the role of education is twofold: to empower individuals “to become active participants in the transformation of their societies”; to enable these individuals “to live together in a world characterized by diversity and pluralism.” It is in this very real sense that education functions as a bridge. By promoting certain values and attitudes it opens dialogue and fosters relationships, allowing experiences to be shared, common concerns to be communicated and mutual recognition to be reached.

This role of education in building bridges between people and places has particular resonance in the UAE, which is celebrating 2019 as a year of tolerance. The analogy is also at the heart of a growing demand for executive education programs in the Gulf

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region. For professionals seeking to gain a competitive advantage in international business, a broad knowledge base and flexible skill set is essential. In traditional management education, ‘bridge building’ has become a specialized business strategy. The globalized nature of business environments means that individuals must now be able to cross “the cultural divide” through effective, contextualized communication techniques. With the rapid developments in technology, there is also an increasing need to overcome “the digital divide” through more advanced technical knowledge.

In response to these demands, universities have had to adopt a ‘bridge building’ approach to education. Today’s complex problems require multifaceted solutions. Multi/inter-disciplinary frameworks that allow students to supplement traditional skills with new tools have become the norm. It is in line with this model, for example, that universities are integrating digital business strategies into their established curricula.

In recent years, however, the challenges facing business professionals have become increasingly complex. The existing educational framework appears outmoded and ineffective because it no longer reflects the reality facing students in the 21st century. In August 2017, the Harvard Business Review released an issue entitled “The Truth about Globalization”, which details a retreat from a global, international outlook into localized markets and mentalities. To navigate this new environment, a new set of skills is required. Basic knowledge of the global business world, an ability to bridge cultural boundaries, is no longer a sufficient response to today’s changing international climate. There is now a need for a deeper understanding of the complexities and contradictions of globalization, an awareness that bridges that bring proximity can also introduce distance and separation.

The same is true of the digital divide.

The growing number of mental health complaints among students (discussed

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in the March edition of this magazine) suggests that the digital skills gap is more complex than first believed. Research now shows that technology and social media promote feelings of isolation and anxiety.

In making the world more connected these platforms also cuts individuals adrift. As a bridge, they bring people together while also keeping them apart.

Filling the digital skills gap is therefore no longer a simple question of acquiring new technical knowledge. What employers require, paradoxically, are improved social skills: versatility, social intelligence, selfawareness. With privacy concerns, data security and disinformation threats now the top corporate priorities, companies need individuals to analyze, and not just consume, technological data. Digital competences must come hand in hand with an ability to adopt a critical, disengaged position.

To respond to these issues, the education sector needs to re-think how it employs the concept of a bridge in delivering knowledge. In light of the demands now placed on professionals, the traditional inter-disciplinary approach appears limited.

In practice, the convergence of multiple viewpoints can lead to a narrowing of perspectives, as each discipline becomes more rooted in a particularized area of expertise. This model connects different fields but, in doing so, it also keeps them separate. How, then, can we adapt the notion of the bridge to address these challenges?

In Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi, where the motto is “a bridge between civilizations”, a new direction becomes possible. SUAD is unique in that it embodies the very ideals it represents. As a bridge between countries and cultures, it creates mobility and proximity between places and people.

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Abu Dhabi, it connects a long-standing tradition in academic achievement with a commitment to innovation and excellence.

In SUAD, tolerance is not just an idea but an everyday reality. With a student body spanning over 80 nationalities, it is a symbol of the UAE’s commitment to diversity and intercultural exchange. In this very practical sense, SUAD offers a new way of defining the role of education in the 21st century. By putting principles into practice, it forces us to re-think the bridge not as something connecting separate locations, but as the point where alternative perspective are transformed into a single collective.

For these reasons, SUAD provides a hub for innovation in research and teaching practice. As a faculty member, I have spent the last two years exploring the possibilities of adapting curricula and methodology in line with a new concept of ‘bridge building’. In my research, I am developing an alternative form of disciplinary exchange that moves beyond the limitations of the traditional approach.

Rather than offer different modules in isolation (mutualisé), this new approach maximizes the potential of the classroom as a space where separate fields directly overlap (à la croisée). The idea is not just to bridge fields that remain at a distance (“inter-disciplinarity”) but to allow subjects to directly converge, in such a way that they are taught simultaneously (what I term “infra-disciplinarity”). At a practical level, traditional curricula are not simply supplemented with alternative approaches; instead, new tools and methods are acquired on the basis of pre-established knowledge.

I am currently implementing this model in an executive education program entitled “Business for English, English for Business”. Building on the ‘dual’ status

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of the Bachelors degree in Applied Foreign Languages, the course combines knowledge in business related subjects (Marketing, Economics, Finance, etc) with the practical application of linguistic tools. Unlike other ‘mixed majors’, however, these areas are not studied separately but simultaneously, as two distinct but interconnected perspectives. First, traditional business knowledge is used to develop more effective communication skills; next, these models of analysis allow for a more rigorous approach to business practices and a more acute level of technological awareness. In the process of deepening their knowledge, students acquire the tools needed to confront the real problems now facing professionals.

For this digitally engaged, multi-tasking generation, the goal is not simply to look at a problem from different perspectives but to recognize how these different perspectives themselves overlap. This ability to shift quickly between alternative viewpoints creates a heightened level of critical (dis)engagement and, ultimately, a creative mindset more attune to the trends and opportunities that exist in the global economy. For this new generation of bridge builders, uncertainty becomes the source of possibility and the fear associated with risk is replaced by a courage to adapt, experiment and innovate. Only this type of entrepreneurial spirit, one that grasps the true complexities of building bridges, can rise to meet the challenges of today.

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KING ABDULLAH UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY OOElectical 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

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PRINCE MOHAMMAD BIN SALMAN COLLEGE BUSINESS & ENTREPRENEURSHIP Fee: $71,500 Duration: 1 Year and 2 Year Program Location: King Abdullah

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June 20, 2019 for the 2019 2020 Academic Year Contact: Tel: +966 125106111 Email: admissions@mbsc.edu.

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PRINCE MOHAMMAD BIN FAHD UNIVERSITY OOMBA General Duration: 2 years OOExecutive MBA Duration: Information unavailable Location: Al Khobar Accrediting country: Saudi Arabia Contact: Tel: +966 13 849 8526/+966

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Fee: No Fees Duration: 2 years Location: Buraidah Accrediting country: Saudi

Arabia, AACSB PRINCE SULTAN UNIVERSITY OOMBA General OOMBA Finance OOMBA Human Resource Management OOMBA Marketing Duration: 2 years Location: Riyadh Accrediting country: Saudi Arabia Contact: Tel:+ 966 1 4948335/

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UNIVERSITY OF BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY OOMBA General Duration: 2 years Location: Jeddah Accrediting country: Saudi Arabia Contact: Tel: +966 12 2159000 Fax: +966 12 2159010

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◼ OMAN ARAB OPEN UNIVERSITY

WWGeneral 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)

WWGeneral MBA Fee: OMR 4,500 for Omanis

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FRANKLIN UNIVERSITY VIA THE MODERN COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND SCIENCE

WWGeneral MBA Fee: OMR 8,000

With specialisation (Finance and Human Resources): OMR 10,500 Duration: 16 months Location: Muscat Accrediting countries: US (IACBE), Oman

GERMAN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY IN OMAN

WWMBA WWMEng Industrial Production and Manufacturing, MSc Applied Geosciences, MSc Computer Science, MSc Architecture and Urban Planning WWBEng Mechanical Engineering, BEng Process Engineering, BEng Environmental Engineering WWBSc 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

GULF OMAN COLLEGE WWFB.A.Business Management, Marketing Management, Business Economics, Accounting & Finance WWBSc. Computer Science, Computing Science, Information Technology, Mobile Technology, Business Information Systems WWMBA 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, Mucat 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

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INTERNATIONAL MARITIME COLLEGE OMAN (IMCO) WWNautical Studies (Deck Officer) WWMarine Engineering WWProcess Engineering WWLogistics and Transport Management Fee: 3,675 OMR per year + 200 OMR for Books and Study Materials

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WWMBA – 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

Duration:

Diploma – 2 to 3 years Bachelor – 4 years Location: Suhar, Oman Accrediting country: Sultanate of Oman Enrolment Deadline: 31 of August 2019 Contact: Tel: +968 93210326 Email: admission@imco.edu.om Website: www.imco.edu.om

38 MAJAN UNIVERSTIY COLLEGE WWMBA WWMSc in Computer Science WWMA International Human Resource Management WWMA in Applied Linguistics WWUG Programmes in Business WWManagement, English Language and IT 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 2019

COLLEGE OF BANKING & FINANCIAL STUDIES (STRATHCLYDE) WWMaster of Business Administration & WWMSc in Managing Human Resources Duration: 2 years Location: Muscat, Oman.

Accrediting countries:

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WWFoundation, 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 2018 Contact: Email: info@muscatuniversity.

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UNIVERSITY OF HULL VIA MDCI WWMBA 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

Contact: Tel: Toll free 80071000

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◼ BAHRAIN ARABIAN GULF UNIVERSITY, FRENCH ARABIAN BUSINESS SCHOOL

WWMBA Fee: BHD 13,600 Duration: 18 months Location: Bahrain- Manama-

Salmanieh Accrediting country: Worldwide Enrolment deadline: February

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DEPAUL UNIVERSITY VIA BAHRAIN INSTITUTE OF BANKING AND FINANCE WWGeneral MBA Fee: BHD 13,400 Duration: 22 months Location: Manama Accrediting country: US Enrolment deadline: February Contact:

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UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF BAHRAIN WWMBA General (concentrations in Management or Islamic Finance) WWMBA Islamic Finance Fee: BHD 10,000 Duration: 1.5 years Location: Manama Accrediting country: Bahrain Enrolment deadline: September, January Contact: Tel: +973 1 7790828,

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

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STRATHCLYDE BUSINESS SCHOOL WWMBA 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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