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Educators’ Experiences

2013 Workforce Study

Student Hub Events

With the nuclear energy generation slowly becoming a reality in Abu Dhabi and a popular alternative energy resource, an in-depth study on the subject is a practical option. Courses in renewable energy such as solar, wind and hydro energy are gaining increasing importance particularly considering the depleting oil reserves across.the globe

Faculty feel at home in DIAC where they enjoy its stimulating environment and facilities along with the.diversity of its students

Dubai International Academic City (DIAC) in conjunction with leading consultancy firm, Deloitte, has conducted a study to garner how students and businesses perceive the education landscape in the Middle East North Africa(MENA) and South Asian region

DIAC Student Hub events allow students to enjoy a truly multicultural experience by interacting with individuals from different universities from all over the world. Students from different backgrounds, with diverse interests come together to share knowledge, thoughts.and ideas and enhance their overall student experience

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10 Catering to industry demands

12 Educators’ Experiences

15 Education aligned with industry

18 Entertainment and sport go hand-in-hand with study

20 Students of DIAC answer your queries

22 Brighten up your tomorrow, today

28 BITS Pilani: Enhancing the higher education sector in the GCC region

32 A trailblazing business school with a passion for innovation

34 Pioneer in the field of Management Education

36 A leading multi-disciplinary university in the Middle East

38The New accredited BUiD-MBA: Learn to think critically for innovative analysis and business success

40 Building world class management skills in the Middle East

41 Heriot-Watt makes The Sunday Times University Guide 2013 Top 10

42 Creating a better world through education

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It was in 2007 that DIAC was officially created to provide a zone devoted primarily to host international, regional and national universities and to give local and international students the chance to study in world-class international universities without having to leave the Middle East

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The broad rationale of DKV at its inception was to be the regional destination for education, which included professional training institutes as well as higher education and assessment centres. Within a short period of time a greater demand for higher education from both regional and expatriate students in Dubai rose out of the tremendous growth of DKV which led to the creation of DIAC. DKV has now evolved to focus on Human Resource (HR) development with

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More than a decade ago, as part of the initiative of the government to transform Dubai into a city based on a knowledge economy, many bold and ambitious projects were started, beginning with Dubai Internet City in 2000, Dubai Media City in 2001 and Dubai Knowledge Village (DKV) in 2003. The three free zones became pioneers in their respective fields in Dubai and have since been followed by a plethora of other free zones in various sectors that aim to contribute to the development of the UAE as a whole.

over 450 training institutes, educational service organisations as well as management and HR consultancy firms.

It was in 2007 that DIAC was officially created to provide a zone devoted primarily to host international, regional and national universities and to give local and international students the chance to study in world-class international universities without having to leave the Middle East. Both DKV and DIAC are members of TECOM

Investments’ Education Cluster envisioned to make Dubai a Higher Education Hub in the region.

“Since the outset, our aim has been to create a world-class infrastructure dedicated to promoting international higher education and making Dubai the leading destination for it. And we are taking the right steps in that direction,” says Dr Ayoub Kazim, Managing Director, TECOM Investments’ Education Cluster, DKV and DIAC. “Out of the 200 international branch campuses (IBC’s) in

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the world, the UAE has the highest number with 37 institution branches. DIAC is host to 21 of the UAE’s 37 IBC’s. Our students come from nearly 120 different nationalities to pursue their studies in DIAC institutions.”

DIAC is committed to uplifting the higher education standards in the country by attracting high quality IBCs to promote and offer programmes needed in the huge and diverse regional market. These include over 400 higher education programmes for the under graduate, post graduate and doctoral levels.

“Our objective is to have a multi-tiered system here like the ideal model of Boston which hosts over 70 multi-tiered universities and where Ivy League universities catering to the top 2 per cent of students co-exist with universities catering to the rest of the 98 per cent. Such a system provides opportunities for students of different economic and intellectual levels to study and prosper. We want to provide higher education to everyone and take the Boston model even a step further by being international, which makes us unique,” explains Kazim.

During the past five years, DIAC has faced several challenges and obstacles including ensuring the high quality of education that its partners provide. Four years ago, the Knowledge and Human Development Authority in Dubai (KHDA) established the University Quality Assurance International Board (UQAIB) to assess and license universities operating in DIAC and DKV. This is different from an accreditation issued by the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA), a federal body that monitors tertiary institutes and courses for the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MOHESR).

Universities applying to operate in DIAC have to follow the laws and by-laws as well as conditions stipulated by the KHDA. In 2007, DIAC developed a strict 34-point criteria, which acts as a tool to enable the assessment of credits of academic institutions before accepting them. The criteria include international and national ranking, quality of programmes and their ability to correspond to the industry needs of the region, mother campus status in home country, international standing, research expertise and others.

“Over the past five years about 200 universities have applied and we have accepted only about 11 per cent of them. This shows how careful we are about choosing the right partner and the right type of educational institution to offer their services to the students of this region. We will now also look into the feeder system comprising the schools in the country and the region to universities in DIAC and how that adds value to the overall education scene,” informs Kazim.

The KHDA also attests certificates for students graduating from DIAC institutions, thereby

making it possible for them to be easily absorbed into the workforce.

Taking into consideration the growing segments of the regional employment market like transport and logistics, tourism and hospitality, aviation, public health, fashion, media, oil and gas, renewable energy, nuclear energy, etc. that contribute to the economy of the country and the region, DIAC encourages its partners to offer related courses so that the right human capital is readily available to support these industries. Several of the university partners with their variety of courses have come forward to meet the demand. Courses in solar energy, nuclear energy, energy management as well as transport and

logistics are increasingly finding many students in the region.

“Since the Arab Spring, there has been a huge gap between demand and availability of human capital. We are working to bridge that gap by developing the workforce for the nation and the region,” says Kazim.

Mindful of not only the programmes offered by its partners but also conserving the environment and its resources, DIAC Phase III has achieved a “Green” status. Its Silver LEED certification makes it the first Academic Cluster in the Middle East with the certification from the US Green Building Council. Furthermore, DIAC is home to the only solar tracker in the Middle East that generates

Dr Ayoub KazimManaging Director, TECOM Investments’ Education Cluster, DKV and DIAC.

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approximately 3,000 watts of electricity.Students are also highly appreciative of their

green and comfortable campus that nurtures both their intellects with their study programmes and their wellbeing with sports and entertainment. Students have something to look forward to periodically to help them take breaks from intense academic work thanks to the Student Hub Team, which organises events for students including sporting, social and cultural events. It also organises all student visa requirements and general activities including charity drives ensuring holistic student development.

Kazim comments, “We are quite unique in what we have achieved in the past five years in spite of going through a global recession. Ten years ago no academic person or organisation could have

thought of seeing two universities — one from India and another from the UK, for example – that are far apart geographically to become next door neighbours. DIAC has created an education eco-system with possibilities of not only interaction between students, but also talent exchange, research collaboration as well as faculty and staff exchange resulting in development of curriculum, course content and a study environment. We are determined to continue striving towards facilitating the internationalisation of higher education by providing it to every student in the country and the region.”

“Out of the 200 international branch campuses (IBC’s) in the world, the UAE has the highest number with 37 institution branches; DIAC is host to 21 of the UAE’s International Branch Campuses” I Dr Ayoub Kazim

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The new generation of students enrolled at DIAC’s academic institutions are able to choose from over 400 higher education programmes. These include Undergraduate and Post Graduate programmes and Doctorates from fields such as Engineering, IT, Media, Business, Fashion Design, Healthcare, Mass Communications and Media. In addition, students at DIAC have access to the best in-class infrastructure to complement their studies.

With the nuclear energy generation slowly becoming a reality in Abu Dhabi and a popular alternative energy resource, an in-depth study on the subject is a practical option. Courses in renewable energy such as solar, wind and hydro energy are gaining increasing importance particularly considering the depleting oil reserves across the globe.

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While a sizeable number of students in the region still pursue the popular Business Administration and Management programmes, several others opt for programmes as varied as Film Making and Animation, Nano Technology, and Solar & Alternate Energy offered by different academic institutions under DIAC. Students who want to venture into career paths different from the traditional ones have a wide selection of courses available to them.

Creative and artistic students who are interested in designing can opt for Fashion Design at one of the three academic institutions at DIAC including the French Fashion Design University ESMOD.

Students who want to create worlds from their imagination with cartoons, video games, special effects and motion pictures can enrol in Animation courses, such as the ones offered by American University in the Emirates, Manipal University and SAE Institute. Children and adults all over the world enjoy animated films, making them perennially popular. Alternatively, students with a flair for film direction can opt for courses in TV Production that are offered at three different academic institutions.

With the nuclear energy generation slowly becoming a reality in Abu Dhabi and a popular alternative energy resource, an in-depth study on the subject is a practical option. Courses in renewable energy such as solar, wind and hydro energy are gaining increasing importance particularly considering the depleting oil reserves across the globe. While these studies in energy

gain momentum, study on Petroleum Energy has in no way diminished. Heriot-Watt University’s premium Master’s programme in Petroleum Energy has seen a steady rise in student numbers.

Niche fields including Biotechnology, Forensic Science, and Public Health have gained significant importance in the past few years and have become popular among students who want to continue studying science in specific contexts. Manipal University offers an Undergraduate Degree in Biotechnology as well as a Postgraduate Degree in Forensic Science, Amity University offers Postgraduate degrees in Nuclear Science and Technology, the American University in the Emirates offers an Undergraduate programme in Hospital and Healthcare Management, while Michigan State University offers a Master’s in Public Health.

Host to one of the leading airports and ports in the world, the UAE’s transport and logistics sector has been one of the drivers of the economy. On the back of this, professional qualifications in Logistics and Supply Chain Management are a sure employment initiator. “Considering the country is a logistics hub, there is always a demand for these professionals here,” affirms DIAC Managing Director Dr Ayoub Kazim.

With the number of tourists visiting the country on a steady rise and the consequent increase in the number of hotels, the hospitality industry is booming, stimulating a high demand for Hotel Management professionals. Three universities at DIAC offer courses in Hotel Management to help students make a lucrative career in the sector. These are Amity University, Islamic Azad University and St Petersberg State University of Engineering and Economics.

Fatema Mohammedi Ambawala, pursuing a BA in Tourism Management at Amity University was academically bright and very active in extracurricular activities during her school days in India. She says, “I like to read books about people and places, make posters and art objects, interact with people, see new places and be adventurous. That is why I think Tourism Management is the right course for me.”

Like Fatema, there is a large body of students at DIAC-based universities pursuing interesting and career-oriented courses to make their future dreams come true.

With the nuclear energy generation slowly becoming a reality in Abu Dhabi and a popular alternative energy resource, an in-depth study on the subject is a practical option

Students who want to create worlds from their imagination with cartoons, video games, special effects and motion pictures can enrol in Animation courses, such as the ones offered by American University in the Emirates, Manipal University and SAE Institute

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Educators’ Experiences

Faculty feel at home in DIAC where they enjoy its stimulating environment and facilities along with the diversity of its students, writes Latha Krishnan.

Raj Sharma, Head of Degree Entry Programme (DEP), Heriot-Watt University, Dubai, came here about three years

ago from Scotland, where he was working with university entry-level

students.

“Being here is different from Scotland even though we have students

from multi-cultural backgrounds in both places. I enjoy working here

more, mainly because of the attitude of the students. They are a much

friendlier and happier lot, who are vocal and demonstrative in their

affection to us teachers. They are very engaging and well-mannered

and it is really rewarding to see them bloom under our care and

training to take their place on par with undergraduate students after

their one year with us,” says Sharma.

Heriot-Watt’s DEP or Foundation course has been hugely successful

with over 120 students. The university offers various entry level

programmes in engineering, management and design studies that

truly prepare students for the degree they eventually opt for. The

course content and quality is the same as in the parent campus at

Edinburgh and all the processes followed locally reflect international

standards. What makes it challenging in Dubai is that students come

from a wide variety of syllabi and systems of education with different

levels of knowledge. The DEP system aligns them all to the same level

when they enter their undergraduate study.

“Our system gives students access to a good university and we do

that with a lot of love and discipline. We understand that the students

are all still growing out of their school environment and trying to settle

into the university and treat them more like children than adults.

The DEP has become something the students love to do and never

forget the value it gave them. They even remember our birthdays and

surprise us with cakes two years after they have completed DEP,” says

Sharma.

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Dr T R Venkatesh, Head of Academics at Amity University, Dubai, came here in September 2011 when Amity

began offering its courses to students in Dubai. He teaches Finance

courses at Amity and finds the experience of being in Dubai and

DIAC both pleasant and rewarding.

“Dubai is of course mesmerising with all its modern wonders

but being at Amity within DIAC is turning out to be a wonderful

experience. I have never come across such sympathetic and

understanding education organisations and authorities as DIAC and

the Knowledge and Human Development Authority. They give us

unstinted and pro-active support. The KHDA has been visiting us

regularly, helping us with all the regulations and laws that we have

to comply with in order to operate here. In short, they want us to

progress and provide a fantastic enabling environment for students,”

says Venkatesh.

Teaching students here has also turned out to be a much more

pleasant experience for Venkatesh than teaching in India. He

finds students to be well-balanced, well-mannered and articulate

individuals who appreciate the facilities provided to them by

their university and DIAC. Venkatesh explains, “We are looking at

developing a well-rounded personality for each student, giving them

opportunities to not just grow academically but also in all other co-

curricular and extracurricular activities. They make industry visits and

get visiting lecturers from the industry, participate in exhibitions as

well as recreational and sporting activities. We at Amity keep to the

dictum propounded by our founder Dr Ashok Chauhan – Education

for life, not only for a living.”

Dr Nabeel Jurdi, Vice President of Academic Affairs at American University in the Emirates (AUE) has been

teaching Diplomacy and International Relations for the past forty

years. He has worked in the UK, USA, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar

and at the UAE University in Al Ain before joining AUE at its inception

in 2007. At AUE, Jurdi is one of the core committee members who

manages and plans curriculum and programmes that serve the UAE

community.

“At AUE, we are committed to training the new generation of

media and mass communication students and professionals both at

the undergraduate and graduate level. We offer Media Sales, Radio

and TV, Public Relations and International Relations as Bachelor’s

programmes. Media Sales is a unique offering from AUE where

students are taught a combination of media and business. They learn

negotiation skills, marketing, management and media sales and

promotion. The Master’s in Diplomacy is another unique programme

which prepares students to develop and enhance their careers in

the diplomatic service as well as in international organisations,

government departments and multinational corporations where

an understanding of diplomacy, international relations, politics,

economics and trade are essential. At AUE we apply the best methods

of teaching used in the USA and the UK to impart knowledge to our

students,” says Jurdi.

“It is not enough to just learn but students have to know how

to apply what they learn. They must have the soft skills of being

innovative and creative and put into practice their problem solving

abilities,” emphasises Jurdi. “We train them to apply what they

learn, giving them the freedom to think, ask questions and express

themselves clearly, which is vital in order to excel in their careers

and in life.”

According to Jurdi being in AUE and with the support of DIAC,

students get valuable exposure not only to high quality seminars

and workshops but also to recreational activities that allow them to

be wholesome personalities when they grow up.

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Dubai International Academic City (DIAC) in conjunction with leading consultancy firm, Deloitte, has conducted a study to garner how students and businesses perceive the education landscape in the Middle East North Africa (MENA) and South Asian region, and to uncover how well the UAE’s current education programmes are serving the needs of industry. The study has also indicated the workforce skills gaps that currently exist within emerging markets.

The survey for the study covered 2,415 students and recent graduates across 17 countries in the MENA, Levant and South Asia regions. The average age of respondents was 21 years and the majority of respondents were recent graduates holding bachelor degrees. In addition, 235 corporate interviews across the Middle East has provided deep insights into current skills gap in the regional workforce across 10 sectors while identifying trends in recruitment and corporate training.

The result of the study was officially revealed during a panel discussion at Going Global 2013, an annual conference hosted by the British Council, which offered an open forum for global leaders of international education to discuss issues facing the international education community.

Education aligned with industryDIAC’s Regional Workforce Study 2013

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Dr Ayoub Kazim, Managing Director of TECOM Investments’ Education Cluster (which includes DIAC and DKV) revealed that the UAE is the fourth most attractive education destination in the world for students seeking to pursue their studies abroad, and the most attractive education destination among emerging market economies – beating the likes of China, Singapore and Australia. It also shows that in the minds of students and recent graduates, the UAE’s educational offerings have a stronger appeal than those in many other emerging education hubs.

Dubai is positively perceived as an education hub by students and corporate respondents. Seven percent of respondents who are willing to study abroad see the UAE as their preferred destination, with an overwhelming majority identifying Dubai as their most likely study destination in the UAE. Significantly, the UAE scored higher than other emerging education hubs in students’ estimation of their preferred destination for higher education and is perceived to be the most attractive destination for higher education in the region. On a similar note, at least 60% of the corporate entities interviewed perceived Dubai’s positioning as a centre of higher education to be “Good” or “Excellent”. The positive perception of Dubai as a centre of education appears to be strongest in markets such as India, suggesting opportunity for

universities in the UAE to develop stronger linkages with a vast student pool who have unmet needs for high quality education.

Furthermore, the UAE is recognised for its strength in science, finance, economics and management, despite the analysis of recruitment in the region which revealed that hiring in some sectors, particularly in banking and finance, remained muted in 2012 - suggesting an oversupply in the workforce. By contrast, a third of recruiters are struggling to recruit at junior levels within the legal industry, which suggests an undersupply in the workforce.

Commenting on the report, Dr Ayoub Kazim, said: “The study will be hugely helpful to students and universities already

based in the UAE and those considering opening up a campus here, as well as potential employers. It will also assist DIAC, and government entities, as we collectively seek to develop the country’s ‘knowledge economy’ and refine future workforce planning.

“Armed with this information, DIAC can refocus its efforts to ensure it is fostering the growth of an education industry that is geared towards the needs of business and a diversified UAE economy. We will be able to screen potential academic partners using this evidence in order to emphasise that

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the courses offered are relevant and serve the needs of business.”According to the corporate organizations surveyed within the study, there are

64 skills in high demand across a range of sectors including the skills required for entry level tourism and senior level telecom roles. There is potential to address some of the skill gaps identified by creating bespoke academic programmes and collaborating with existing academic partners to offer courses within the UAE or in the students’ home countries.

With this study, DIAC has amply demonstrated its commitment to UAE’s Vision 2021, which is the development of a competitive, sustainable and diversified economy where growth is founded on knowledge and innovation harnessing the full potential of its national human capital. The study is sure to continue to be an important yardstick to benchmark UAE’s workforce planning and development efforts while examining the perception of Dubai as a centre of higher education and training and is positioning versus other emerging educational hubs and the current skills in demand across different industry sectors.

Dubai is positively perceived as an education hub by students and corporate respondents. Seven percent of respondents who are willing to study abroad see the UAE as their preferred destination, with an overwhelming majority identifying Dubai as their most likely study destination in the UAE.

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Entertainment and sport go hand-in-hand with study

DIAC Student Hub events allow students to enjoy a truly multicultural experience by interacting with individuals from different universities from all over the world. Students from different backgrounds, with diverse interests come together to share knowledge, thoughts and ideas and enhance their overall student experience.

Student Hub Events

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The Student Hub Team plays a significant role in a DIAC student’s life, right from the time they begin studying there till they leave. It is this team that facilitates student visa applications, conducts academic, sporting, social and cultural events, maintains student statistics, organises personal development seminars and workshops and assists with career placements and internship programmes.

Being a student at DIAC is an enjoyable and rewarding experience and becomes even more so when they participate in the various activities that allow them to display their talent, culture and heritage. DIAC Student Hub events allow them to enjoy a truly multicultural experience by interacting with individuals from different universities from all over the world. Being from different backgrounds and with diverse interests, coming together to share knowledge, thoughts and ideas enhances their overall experience.

Beginning with the Week of Welcome (or WOW as it is affectionately called), the Student Hub team ensures that students have a holistic experience at DIAC. It is during WOW that new students find out about activities, facilities,

local regulations and the code of conduct. Existing students support the new inductees by encouraging them to take part in a host of fun-filled recreational activities ranging from sports to dance performances, comedy shows and movie screenings.

Students enjoy WOW and are suitably introduced into the vibrant atmosphere at DIAC. They continue to have social events periodically within their own universities as well as inter-university events throughout the academic year.

Chryslyn Isabelle Rodrigues, studying at the University of Wollongong in Dubai, is a student who enjoys university life. She says, “Whilst I believe in taking academics seriously, I like to bring out the best in others and myself by getting actively involved in and contributing to the student community.” She has set up a Guitar club at UOWD so that students can learn the basics and hone their music skills. She also tutors peers in various subjects and volunteers at numerous university and DIAC events and ceremonies. “This kind of active participation has allowed me to learn more and to be an innovator at the same time. I have developed my leadership,

teamwork, communication and interpersonal skills,” Chryslyn adds.

The 2nd edition of the DIAC Sports Cup, an inter-university sports competition for institutions based in Dubai, was held in March 2013. It was the first of its kind to be held in the UAE and was hosted under the guidance of the Dubai Sports Council. More than 1,500 athletes from 18 academic institutions and universities competed in 10 sports; including basketball, volleyball, table tennis, football, cricket, tennis, squash, badminton, athletics and swimming.

Nihan Naved, pursuing B Tech Computer Science at Amity University was one of the participants in the DIAC Sports Cup athletics. He has previously represented Amity’s Dubai Campus at an annual sport competition called “Sangathan” held at the Amity parent campus in India. He says, “I liked participating in the DIAC Sports Cup immensely and have made many new friends. I also took part in an Inter-University drama competition held at BITS Pilani Dubai. I enjoy all the extracurricular activities that Amity and DIAC organise for us students.”

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Students of DIAC answer your queries

DIAC at GETEX

This GETEX, Dubai International Academic City (DIAC), the world’s only Free Zone dedicated to Higher Education, is set to delight visiting students and parents with “Ask the Students” Panel Discussions where students from DIAC’s universities will speak at the DIAC stand and inform students on key issues that have to be addressed when they begin their academic University careers.

Any questions or concerns that students may have about which university to choose and how that will aid in the choice of their future career can be asked to the DIAC students at the DIAC stand. They will help you decide on your academic career. The following topics and timings will be available. Day 1 - Wednesday 17th April

12:00pm to 1:00pm “Making key decisions about your future” -

Choosing your university. - Studying in Dubai - Selecting your Courses Day 2 - Thursday 18th April

5:00pm to 6:00pm “Defining Your Future Career Path”- Current

industry trends - Skills and Qualifications that Employers are looking for - Jobs in Demand in the UAE Day 3 - Friday 19th April

5:00pm to 6:00pm “Studying away from home” - Why choose

Dubai to study? - Lifestyle Choices in Dubai - Dealing with Homesickness when studying abroad.

The discussions at the DIAC stand at GETEX will go a long way in helping new students settle

into universities within DIAC faster and with more confidence, as they are getting their information from older students who are studying in DIAC universities. Moreover they get enough and relevant information to choose their later career paths and plan their studies to achieve those careers. They also get to know which jobs are lucrative and more in demand in the country and the region, thanks to a recent study that DIAC undertook in conjunction with Deloitte. The students who guide the new students visiting the stand are aware of the study and its recommendations for the future development of workforce in the region.

The “Ask the Student’ panel discussions are one of the many ways that DIAC embraces to fulfill its mission to develop the Middle East region’s talent pool and establish the UAE as a knowledge-based economy.

Currently housing 21 of the UAE’s 37 International Branch Campuses from 11 countries, DIAC offers a wide range of academic programmes for students to pursue and become part of the workforce in the region.

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

O Level students can join our 1 year Foundation Program to continue undergraduate studies at Manipal University

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Bachelors Programs - 3 Years

> Bachelors in Business Administration (BBA)> BSc Information Systems & Management> BA Interior Design > BA Media & Communication > BSc Biotechnology

BTech Engineering - 4 Years

> Civil > Mechanical > Automobile (New) > Computer Science > Mechatronics> Electronics & Communication

Bachelor of Architecture (B Arch) - 5 yrs

Masters Programs - 2 Years

> Masters in Business Administration (MBA)> MSc Information Systems> MSc Medical Biotechnology> MSc Human Genetics & Forensic Science> MA Media & Communication> MA Interior Design> MTech Manufacturing Engineering & Technology (New)> MTech Digital Electronics & Advanced Communication (New)

Certificate & Foundation Programs - 1 Year

> Certificate in Graphics & Multimedia> Certificate in Interior Design> Foundation Program

Brighten up your tomorrow, today

An MBA to hone analyti-cal skills

Mohammad Al Hammadi, MBA from Murdoch University; works in a government department

“In my career, it is imperative for me to continually develop my skill set to attain greener pastures. The Murdoch MBA has equipped me to take key decisions and enhanced my analytical skills, which have made a positive impact on my current designation. In particular, my MBA has taught me how to control the business environment, which was one of my prime objectives when I decided for further studies. I opted Murdoch as my first choice primarily due to the positive feedback I had heard. Some of my friends also completed their Master’s at Murdoch and they have all benefited exceptionally. Above all, the teaching methods employed by the lecturers is highly engaging and of a high standard.”

Chart your own course

Shaima Ali Abdulrahman Ahmad, studied at National Institute for Vocational Education; works at Dubai Municipality

“The National Institute for Vocational Education (NIVE) has played a transformational role in my life. It provided with me with the knowledge and skills in the field of Draughtsmanship. The sponsorship programme at NIVE provided me the opportunity to get a job with Dubai Municipality and I am able to apply the skills and knowledge gained at NIVE to my work at Dubai Municipality.”

Further studies for a better future

Hisham Iran, MSc (IT Management) from BuiD; works as a Project Manager for Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA)

“It was an easy decision to continue my education but a bit harder to choose an institute. I researched many universities and programmes and the ITM programme at the British University in Dubai suited perfectly with what I was looking for: research-based, expert professors, hands-on learning, and a great learning environment. The university provided me with essential resources to successfully complete my education. The staff members were always helpful in providing students with the needed experience and knowledge. Overall, I am very satisfied with my decision to choose BUiD’s ITM programme as it provided me with the required knowledge for a successful future.”

Education and a healthy learning environment at Dubai International Academic City has helped students across disciplines transform their lives and excel in their chosen careers

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Studies for a holistic development

Ritika Bipin Singh, Electronics and Communications Engineering from BITS Pilani (final year); Interned at Larsen and Toubro and Petrofac and is set to join Microsoft (India)

“We get to grow in every way – academically and personally or in career selection with the guidance of our teachers and members of staff. Above all, the atmosphere here at BITS and DIAC is safe and so conducive to learning and developing ourselves as accomplished individuals that my mother in Pune could be coaxed into not worrying about me constantly.”

Education to expand horizon

Neha Mathur from Institute of Management Technology (IMT); works as an Executive at Star Middle East

“Our professors have pushed us into thinking beyond our horizons, into coming up with the most uncanny solutions as similar as possible to what the real world strategists do.”

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Bachelor of Science in Business AdministrationAccounting | Retail Management | Logistics & Supply Chain Management

Top ranked Business School in the Middle East

Partnership with over 25 universities globally for exchange program

A multicultural environment enhancing learning experience

Students from Commerce, Arts and Science streams can apply

Call : 04 422 7244, 375 4539Email: [email protected]: www.imtdubai.ac.ae

Admissions Open for Fall 2013

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International perspective close to home

Areej Nassar, Executive MBA from Bradford University School of Management; works as a Brand Manager at Johnson & Johnson, Dubai Areej joined the company from Reckitt Benckiser where she progressed quickly to become one of the youngest Brand Managers in the company.

“I chose to study this for its excellent academic credentials, focussed yet flexible manner of the study, its international perspective and for the advantage of collaborating with professionals of other industries.”

Charity begins at home

Fatima Khalid Habib Al Redha, studying International Relations at American University in the Emirates (AUE)

Fatima enjoys her course study and also finds time to participate in charity campaigns such as Warm Winter Campaign. She participated in the last campaign with her team and tried to bring a smile on workers’ faces by giving them a small memorable gift in the winter. The campaign was held all over the UAE covering around 18,000 workers and the memorable gift contained a warm woollen scarf and a few other useful items. More than 20 volunteers from all over the UAE and five from Oman participated in this campaign to donate or work to make it a success.

“In addition to this, I have participated in other charity activities too and each of them has made me stronger and given me valuable experiences.”

Foundation for a strong career

Shahana Zaib, BA (Management) from Heriot-Watt University; conducted a highly successful charity Walkathon ‘Yalla Save Somalia Walkathon’ on November 26, 2011 in Dubai.

“My university and DIAC experience are invaluable to me. While studying my course at Heriot-Watt University, I got to look into myself and learn what I want to do with my life. This experience is equipping me to become a professional later in life. Here I get to explore new and innovative ideas in bringing people’s ideas into action. After I complete my studies I want to work at a reputed organisation as a professional in marketing, media and events.”

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BITS Pilani: Enhancing the higher education sector in the GCC region

BITS Pilani, Dubai Campus (BPDC), the international campus of the reputed Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani (BITS Pilani) India has earned its place as one of the best institutions for science and technology education in the GCC region. The setting up of the Dubai Campus in the year 2000 came as a boon to the gulf students providing an opportunity to acquire quality Higher Education locally without having to head to India or the West for higher education. It attracts a large number of students from UAE, other GCC countries, Asia, Africa and Far East. In the year 2013. BITS Pilani, India has acquired the infrastructure of Dubai Campus from its local partners and fully owns the Dubai campus.

BITS Pilani, Dubai Campus (BPDC) is the

forerunner of Partnership relations with Dubai International Academic City (DIAC) since latter’s inception in 2006. BPDC was the first to build its own campus with all requisite academic infrastructure for more than 2000 students and Student housing facilities for boys and girls for more than 900 students and shifted from DKV to DIAC in the academic year 2007-08. The growth of BPDC in the last five years is a proof of the strong relationship it has with DIAC and the support it gets from DIAC.

BITS Pilani is accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), an autonomous body set up by the University Grants Commission (UGC), Government of India, with the highest Grade ‘A’. BITS Pilani ranks among the top

More than 2300 students have graduated from Dubai Campus till date and are holding leading positions in diverse fields across the world

Convocation 2012 at BITS Pilani, Dubai Campus

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BITS Pilani, Dubai Campus is the only international campus of the Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani (BITS Pilani), India. With an illustrious legacy, modern campuses and alumni in leadership positions across the world, BITS Pilani has been the institute of choice for students aspiring for engineering degrees.

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

For more details visit www.bits-dubai.ac.aeBITS Pilani, Dubai CampusDubai International Academic City, P.O.B.345055, Dubai, U.A.E.Tel:+9714 4200700/4200811, Fax:+9714 4200822Email: [email protected]

Higher Studies or a high-growth careerBITS Pilani, Dubai Campusis your gateway to a great future.

PROGRAMMES OFFERED

• M.E. Design Engineering

• M.E. Software Systems

• M.E. Biotechnology

• M.E. Microelectronics

• Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

• B.E. (Hons.) Chemical

• B.E. (Hons.) Electrical & Electronics

• B.E. (Hons.) Electronics & Instrumentation

• B.E. (Hons.) Biotechnology

• B.E. (Hons.) Electronics & Communication

• B.E. (Hons.) Mechanical

• B.E. (Hons.) Computer Science

Higher Degree ProgrammesFirst Degree Programmes

• M.Sc. (Tech.) Information Systems

● Highly qualified faculty members● High-tech state-of-the-art laboratories ● Accredited by NAAC

● Benchmarked Curriculum ● Gratifying Campus Life● Internships in Companies

● Placement assistance ● All-round development● Reasonable fees with Scholarships

● Academic Collaborations ● International Exposure

Doctoral Programme

• Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

AUE dynamically links our students with their evolving potentials for professional and personal development in the regional and

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10 technical universities of India in the surveys conducted by - India Today, Outlook, The Week-India, Competition Success Review, Dataquest and Electronics for You.

From Dubai Campus, BITS Pilani offers B.E.(Hons.), M.E., M.B.A. and Ph.D. programmes in various engineering and allied disciplines giving an opportunity to acquire best quality education in an international environment with state-of-art academic infrastructure from well-experienced, highly qualified and dedicated faculty and research facilities.

Prof. R.K.Mittal, Director and Senior Professor, BITS Pilani, Dubai Campus says, “BITS Pilani, Dubai Campus carries forward the Charter of the brand “BITS Pilani” and is committed to the highest standards of academic excellence and quality. It provides latest technology, learning tools, qualified faculty and a conducive environment to the students to become top technocrats, professionals, entrepreneurs, leaders or researchers and responsible global citizens”. He adds, “The Graduates from BITS Pilani, Dubai Campus have proved it by doing exceptionally well

in all spheres of life and by earning name and fame for themselves and making the Alma Mater proud.”

More than 2300 students have graduated from Dubai Campus till date and are holding leading positions in diverse fields across the world with more than 600 leading companies such as Microsoft, Google, Oracle in USA; Siemens, Maersk, Petrofac, Honeywell, BOSCH, Emirates Airlines in Middle East; and MNC’s like Infosys, Wipro, Tata Consultancy, NIIT, L&T in India and other countries. More than 75 globally prestigious universities such as MIT Sloan, Stanford, Harvard, Cornell, Columbia, Johns Hopkins, Carnegie Mellon in USA; the University of Toronto, Canada; University of Manchester, UK; NUS and NTU, Singapore; IIMs, India etc. have admitted the graduates for Masters and Ph.D. Many Alumni are also successful entrepreneurs.

The institute has entered into academic collaborations with over 130 universities and research institutions for student exchange, faculty exchange, admission into graduate programmes, joint research, credits transfer and work integrated learning programmes. The Institute also has

collaboration with over 400 companies to offer Internship to its students.

The professional activities at the campus have no parallel and BPDC is among the very few institutions in the Middle East to have recognized student chapters of professional societies such as IEEE, ASHRAE, ASME, SAE, ACM etc. The students from the Campus have not only won several interuniversity competitions held in the region over the years, but have also excelled at international fore such as the International Aerial Robotics Competition (IARC), held at North Dakota, USA, The Nokia University Application Challenge held in U.A.E etc., to name a few.

BITS Pilani, Dubai Campus has embarked upon a journey to excel and expand in every possible manner by building upon its key strengths and imparting quality education in this region. Its focus is on research and to further improve the quality and range of programmes, so as to contribute to the GCC’s development.

For more information on BITS Pilani, Dubai Campus visit: www.bits-dubai.ac.ae

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S P Jain School of Global Management is an Australian Business School ranked among the top hundred in the world (Financial Times Global MBA Rankings 2011 and 2012).

S P Jain has campuses in the three vibrant cities of Dubai, Singapore, and Sydney and is world renowned for its global business programmes across these three cities. Its programme portfolio includes the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Master of Global Business (MGB), Master of Business Administration (Global), and Master of Business Administration (Executive).

As a trailblazing Business school with a passion for continuous innovation, S P Jain is radically changing global business education through a revolutionary paradigm named Business Education 2.0.

Business Education 2.0The next time you are taught a lesson in risk-

taking and confidence building, you may find yourself in Sydney – aboard a surfboard, battling the waves and tasting the sea. Professor of World Culture at S P Jain School of Global Management explains, “This is business education 2.0 – taking students out of the confines of the classroom to learn ‘out in the field’, through exposure and

A trailblazing business school with a passion for innovation

observation. While business education 1.0 focused mainly on imparting theoretical and conceptual business knowledge, business education 2.0 is far more holistic – equipping students with not just the technical skills, but also the practical and social skills.” Prof. Weber is a German national and an alumnus of the universities of Oxford, Cambridge and Beijing.

At S P Jain, business learning takes a unique nature. One degree – three cities and in these cities – Dubai, Singapore and Sydney – students learn first-hand about diverse business practices and cultures. Which other business programme offers you the opportunity to understand three very diverse business practices and cultures? BBA

students at S P Jain spend their first two years in Singapore and Dubai and final two years in Sydney; while the MBA students spend 4 months each in these 3 cities, as a part of their accelerated one-year programme. This unique experience of multicity – multicultural immersion opens up a student’s mind to a plethora of opportunities.

S P Jain School of Global Management is the only foreign institution to be formally accredited by the Department of Education and Communities, New South Wales, Australia. The Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA), Australia accredits all S P Jain programmes and students are conferred with an Australian degree.

S P Jain School of Global Management is the only foreign institution to be formally accreditedby the Department of Education and Communities, New South Wales, Australia.

Singapore Campus


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Institute of Management Technology set its roots in the fastest growing education hub in the Middle East in 2006 with the aim to provide a platform where students can realize their full potential in a multinational business environment.

Now, 7 years later, the success of IMT Dubai and its students is a testament to the demand for quality business education in the region. IMT Dubai carries forward the legacy of IMT Ghaziabad, which is ranked among the top ten Business Schools in India.

IMT Dubai, the international arm of the IMT group which has more than 30 years of repute for creating business leaders, is a true testament to its high standards of business education. The students are trained by accomplished faculty and exposed to a dynamic global environment through internships, company projects and the international exchange programme. IMT Dubai is the only business school of Indian origin to be accredited by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research. IMT Dubai currently offers a Two Year MBA Programme (MBA), a one year Executive MBA for working professionals (EMBA) and a bachelor’s programme in business administration (BSBA).

IMT has always been a pioneer in the field

Pioneer in the field of Management Education

of Management Education. The best practices and the latest trends are incorporated into the curriculum regularly. We have a rigorous screening process and we look for students who are smart, confident, motivated and projects qualities that are essential to a successful leader.

Our Bachelor of Science in Business Administration programme (BSBA) aims at enhancing the capabilities of young students with a career driven and professionally geared curriculum that will allow them to establish a firm footing in today’s challenging global environment. Incorporated with an international curriculum and concentrations in Accounting, Logistics and Retail Management, the BSBA programme, opens up avenues for students to practice those skills essential to real life corporate situations. Apart from the personal and professional development, the students will be able hone their business skills through our Internship Programme, a unique opportunity provided in the course curriculum.

The Two year MBA programme is accredited by the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education, USA (IACBE), a premier accrediting body for management education. Apart from academics, students are encouraged to develop

At IMT Dubai Classroom learning is reinforced with practical experience gained through the internship and company project programmes. Representatives are invited from MNC’s and Fortune 500 companies across multiple industries in the UAE to interact with students through information sessions and guest lectures

personally and socially by actively participating in extracurricular activities. Several events, both corporate and cultural, are held on campus to encourage students to religiously devote time to realize their personal and professional goals.

At IMT Dubai, the academics lay a strong foundation for strategic decision making and out of the box thinking through various methods including case studies and projects etc. Classroom learning is reinforced with practical experience gained through the internship and company project programmes. Representatives are invited from MNC’s and Fortune 500 companies across multiple industries in the UAE to interact with students through information sessions and guest lectures. The experience, gained through these and the specialized training provided both in and out of the classroom; aid their transition into the corporate world via their final job placements.

Learning is a continuous process and change is the only constant especially in the business environment. The Executive MBA programme is developed keeping in mind the expectations of working professionals who are looking to expand their knowledge, hone their ability to make strategic decisions and the effectively deal with crisis in their work place. The programme is offered during weekends and the duration is one year thus ensuring a balance between personal and professional life.

At IMT, students have multiple prospects for development. Students are encouraged to focus on their passions and strengths and consistently work hard to achieve their goals.

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University, Dubai enrols over 1,500 students from 30 nations across the globe and is the only Indian multi-disciplinary university in the region.

Similar to its mother campus back home in Manipal, the Dubai branch campus of Manipal University offers students a variety of disciplines to pursue their undergraduate and graduate studies, ranging from laboratory & workshop intensive courses like Engineering, Information Technology & Bio Technology to creative and new-age disciplines like Interior Design and Media & Communication. The university also offers a highly hands-on, industry relevant programme in management & business studies both at the undergraduate as well as at the graduate level.

A leading multi-disciplinary university in the Middle East

Manipal University (MU), Dubai (www.manipaldubai.com) is a branch campus of Manipal University, India, the largest private university in the country enrolling over 25,000 students across 23 disciplines. Manipal University, India is home to some of the finest institutions of academic excellence including Kasturba Medical College & Manipal Institute of Technology.

Manipal University established its presence in Dubai, UAE in the year 2000. From its humble beginnings Manipal University, Dubai has grown into a leading multi-disciplinary university in the Middle East attracting students not only from UAE but from across the GCC and the rest of the Middle East and Africa region. At present, Manipal

Facts and Figures:Date Established: 2000Number of Students: 1500Nationalities represented: 30Faculty to Student Ratio – 1:15Degree Awarding Body: Manipal University, India

Since its inception, Manipal University Dubai has a thriving alumni base of over 2,000 students most of whom have gone on to pursue their further studies at leading universities across the world while others have joined the corporate sector in the UAE and in India and are making a positive impact at their workplace and to the society at large.

Manipal University Dubai’s New Purpose-Built Campus – Shaping the Future

MU, Dubai moved into its iconic state-of-the-art

Manipal University offers students a variety of disciplines to pursue their undergraduate and graduate studies, ranging from laboratory & workshop intensive courses

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programmes are designed keeping the needs of working professionals in mind and give a learner the flexibility of working and studying at the same time while not compromising on either.

Programmes offered at Manipal University, Dubai

Academic Programmes Offered at Manipal University, Dubai - Feb 2013

Sl. No

Foundation & Certificate Programmes

DurationAppn Fee

Regn Fee

Tuition Fee/Yr

1Certificate in Interior Design

1 year 100 1,000 27,300

2Certificate in Graphics & Multimedia

1 year 100 1,000 27,300

Sl. No

Bachelors Programmes

DurationAppn Fee

Regn Fee

Tuition Fee/Yr

1Bachelors in Business Administration (BBA) - Evening

3 Years 100 1,500 35,700

Sl. No

Masters Programmes DurationAppn Fee

Regn Fee

Tuition Fee/Yr

1Masters in Business Administration (MBA)

2 years 100 1,000

27,300

2MSc Information Systems

27,300

5MA Media & Communications

27,300

Notes:All Figures are in AED (Arab Emirate Dirhams)


campus in September 2011. Spread over 750,000 square feet of built up area, the sprawling campus can accommodate over 4,000 students. Apart from contemporary purpose built classrooms, the new campus at Dubai International Academic City (DIAC) houses cutting edge laboratories in disciplines such as Engineering, Bio-technology and Information Technology and is also home to some of the region’s best studios and workshops for programmes in Media & Communications & Interior Design. The campus also houses a sprawling library, cafeteria, abundant indoor and outdoor sporting facilities, including an athletics track, tennis courts, a gym and fitness centre and a recreation centre for boys and girls. The entire campus is wi-fi enabled.

PedigreeManipal University, India is the leading private

university in the country today building on its reputation of excellence which has been developed over six decades. MU is the largest recipient of research funding amongst private universities in India today. The university’s constituent institutions in medicine (Kasturba Medical College), engineering (Manipal Institute of Technology, media & communication (Manipal Institute of Communication) and hospitality (WelcomGroup

Graduate School of Hotel Administration) to name a few, rank amongst the Top 10 institutions in their discipline. The university’s branch campus in Dubai builds on the same pedigree and quality that has seen MU reach these lofty heights in India.

Student Life at Manipal University, DubaiBeyond academics, students at MU, Dubai

get ample exposure to extra-curricular events, sports activities and other cultural events. The university has a flourishing sports team which has won laurels at all leading university level events in the region and is equally active in cultural and literary activities in Dubai. Students of the university volunteer at various philanthropic and community related events in Dubai. Students also get involved in various department level initiatives like seminars, workshops, competitive events and festivals, all leading to the holistic development of the individual.

Programmes & PricingMU, Dubai offers over 24 programmes across

multiple disciplines at the undergraduate and graduate level. Undergraduate programmes range from 3 – 5 years based on the chosen discipline and are recognized worldwide for graduate studies. MU, Dubai’s graduate/masters level

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The New CAA accredited BUiD-MBA: Learn to think critically for innovative analysis and business success

The British University in Dubai (BUiD) has come a long way since its establishment on 19th May 2003, by Ruler’s Decree 5/2003 issued by His Late Highness Sheikh Maktoum Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai. BUiD has a current enrollment of more than 500 students on its Masters and Doctoral programmes in Business, Education and Engineering & IT and nearly 480 graduates from BUiD so far. BUiD has scaled great heights in building research capacity and excellence in education with a reputation for high-standards and outstanding quality of teaching and advanced learning.

Building on its 10 years of Excellence in Higher Education, BUiD has introduced its new programme in Business, the BUiD-MBA. This programme is now accredited by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research and the University creates the British model of higher education with the support of UK Universities such as University of

BUiD has scaled great heights in building research capacity and excellence in educationwith a reputation for high-standards and outstanding quality of teaching and advanced learning.

Manchester, Reading, Edinburgh, and Cardiff. The BUiD-MBA is designed to incorporate and reflect on International best practices in MBA delivery and is based on the best methods for business education founded upon critical enquiry and challenge.

The BUiD- MBA can be taken on a part-time basis with a course duration of under eighteen months to complete 160 credit bearing 8 modules and 20 credits practice-based Business Consultancy Project. Eligibility for the programme is a Bachelors degree with a strong GPA and English proficiency with a minimum of only 3 months work experience. Even committed graduates with 3 months internship experience are eligible to apply for the programme. The BUiD-MBA is developed with a unique provision of professional development workshops to ensure that students not only develop analytical and problem solving skills but also learn to be effective leaders with excellent presentation, communication and innovation skills. Basically the

programme is designed to educate for life not just train professionals for today.

The BUiD-MBA is taught by expert resident professorial staff that provides rigorous tutorial direction. BUiD has a strong reputation of strong and relevant support for post-graduate academic success and the best library and learning materials in DIAC, making the BUiD-MBA programme one of the most competitive programmes on offer in Dubai.

For more information about the BUiD-MBA please visit www.buid.ac.ae or email [email protected] or call 04-391 3626.


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MBS runs a rapidly developing executive education programme for some of the best known companies in the region, for their senior management and specialist professionals.

Manchester Business School (MBS) is the UK’s largest campus-based business and management school and is part of the University of Manchester. MBS is consistently ranked among The Financial Times’ top international schools (world 29th in the FT’s Global MBA 2013 ranking) and is ranked third in the world for alumni achieving their aims. MBS is amongst a handful of elite schools worldwide whose MBA programmes are triple accredited and the University of Manchester awards all MBA degrees.

MBS Middle East CentreOne of six international executive centres

worldwide, the MBS Middle East Centre in Dubai Knowledge Village, UAE, opened in 2006 and provides support for more than 1,400 part time MBA students in the region – with students of 85 nationalities. It is now the largest and fastest growing

Building world class management skills in the Middle East

MBS runs a rapidly developing executive education programme for some of the best knowncompanies in the region, for their senior management and specialist professionals.

centre in the school’s international network. The part time Global MBA programme offers

students four learning pathways – Engineering, Finance, Project Management and Global – with 250 hours of face to face workshops in Dubai or any of the international centres, with world class faculty.

Regional demand for MBAs is strong amongst working professionals and managers, many in middle to senior management positions, and others in specialist roles who may be looking for a career path in general management.

MBS also runs a rapidly developing executive education programme for some of the best known companies in the region, for their senior management and specialist professionals.

In partnership with Dubai International Academic City’s Education Cluster, the school undertook the first research programme into the GCC market for executive education and presented and shared this with education and training providers in the region.

Beyond teaching and research, MBS has also actively worked within the UAE community, creating access to top teaching faculty and leading academic thinkers through a programme of free seminars open to the public and worked with a range of authorities on creating and running the Manchester Innovation Award for Emiratis, to encourage the development of entrepreneurial skills amongst citizens. www.mbs.ac.uk/dubai


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Heriot-Watt University, with campuses in Dubai and Edinburgh, has ranked 9 on The Sunday Times University Guide 2013. Breaking into to the top 10, The University has been commended for its strength in a number of subject areas including Engineering, Psychology and Business Studies.

The Sunday Times University Guide attracts keen attention from university prospects internationally as well as in the UK. The Guide is compiled taking into consideration criteria such as teaching quality, feedback and assessment, overall quality of the course, career prospects and value addition. Heriot-Watt’s entry into the top 10 has been announced at an apt time when the University is progressing with a steady international expansion plan.

“Everyone at Heriot-Watt is thrilled by the University being recognized in The Sunday Times University Guides top 10 list. It is a clear indication of the quality of education delivered across the campuses as well as the excellent student experience that we strive to offer. It is encouraging to be in this position within seven years of opening the Dubai campus and demonstrates the success of the continuous efforts that we make to offer quality education in the Middle East ” said Professor Ammar Kaka, Vice Principal and Head of Dubai Campus.

Heriot-Watt was the first overseas university to set up in Dubai International Academic City and prides itself in offering high-quality, accessible British education in the Middle East, which lead to it becoming the biggest and fastest growing branch Campus in the UAE.

Heriot Watt University Dubai Campus University offers a 1-year foundation year (Degree

Heriot-Watt makes The Sunday Times University Guide 2013 Top 10

Entry Programme) for students who wish to join the university after grade 11 providing they meet specified criteria and direct entry into year 2 for A level students who meet specified criteria for undergraduate programmes.

Undergraduate programmes offered include:

• Mechanical Engineering BEng• Quantity Surveying BSc • Architectural Engineering BEng • Automotive Engineering BEng • Civil Engineering BEng • Computer Systems BSc• Construction Project Management BSc • Electrical & Electronic Engineering BEng• Engineering & Management BSc• Psychology with Management BSc• Bachelor of Business Administration BBA • Bachelor of Business Administration BBA

(Part time)• Accountancy and Finance BA • Business & Finance BA • Business Management BA• Management BA• Fashion Design BA• Fashion Marketing & Retailing BA• Interior Design BA

Post Graduate Programmes offered at the Dubai Campus Include:

• Business Psychology MSc / PG Diploma / Certificate

• Civil Engineering & Construction Management

MSc / PG Diploma• Computer Systems Management MSc / PG

Diploma• Construction Project Management MSc / PG

Diploma• Energy MSc / PG Diploma• Renewable Energy Engineering MSc/ PG

Diploma /Certificate• Facilities Management MSc / PG Diploma• Finance MSc / PG Diploma• Information Technology (Business) MSc / PG

Diploma• Information Technology (Software Systems)

MSc / PG Diploma • International Accounting & Finance MSc / PG

Diploma• International Business Management MSc / PG

Diploma• Logistics & Supply Chain Management MSc /

PG Diploma• Masters of Business Administration MBA• Petroleum Engineering MSc• Quantity Surveying MSc / PG Diploma• Real Estate Management & Development MSc

/ PG Diploma• Strategic Project Management MSc / PG

Diploma• Water Resources MSc / PG Diploma

All Degrees granted by the Dubai campus are issued from the Heriot-Watt main Campus in Edinburgh, UK and all programmes offered at the Dubai Campus are certified by KHDA (Dubai’s Knowledge & Human Development Authority) and recognised in the Emirate of Dubai by all public and private entities for all purposes.

Heriot-Watt was the first overseas university to set up in Dubai International Academic City and prides itself in offering high-quality, accessible British education in the Middle East.


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Creating a better world through education

The University offers innovative, excellent programmes of higher education that provide lasting benefits to the students of the nation, the region and the world

The American University in the Emirates – AUE as it is affectionately known – is one of the most rapidly growing universities in the United Arab Emirates which offers an American curriculum, taught by highly regarded faculty, who seek to engage the students in excellent learning experiences.

AUE faculty members collectively value their hard-earned reputation for high quality in teaching and related research, and seek to promote intercultural understanding and respect, not as an alternative to a sense of cultural and national identity, but as an essential part of the rapidly changing 21st Century international, regional and national environment.

AUE also offers students accredited undergraduate, graduate, and professional programmes that encourages them to become proactive, reflective and critical thinkers and researchers. AUE students learn to become part

of a fully engaged community, whose members embrace their own culture and are responsive to other cultures and views.

The American University in the Emirates is motivated by a sense of direction to create a better world through education. This motivation improves the environment for teaching, learning and collaboration in daily work, in such a way that encourages potential new faculty and staff to join, and to help further develop the University.

Currently the university has six colleges with many unique programs:

• College of Business Administration• College of Media and Mass Communication

• College of Computer Information Technology • College of Fine Arts and Design• College of Law• College of Education

To ensure that an environment of trust and confidence is present, AUE has now a highly qualified faculty, state-of-the-art facilities, accredited partners, and an expanding student body. This reflects the nation’s economic and cultural wealth, the aspiration for knowledge of its people, the learning skills of the population, and the use of new technologies that enhance quality of life.

The American University in the Emirates continues to offer innovative, excellent programs of higher education that provide lasting benefits to the students of the nation, the region and the world.

To ensure that an environmentof trust and confidence is present, AUE has now a highly qualified faculty


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