Dubai Prospectus

Heriot-Watt University

Dubai Campus

Dubai International Academic City

PO Box 294345

Dubai UAE

00 971 4 361 6999


Edinburgh Campus

Edinburgh EH14 4AS

00 44 131 449 5111

www.hw.ac.uk/dubai

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DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITYWhilst every effort has been taken to ensure the accuracy of the information in this prospectus at the time of going to press, the University wishes to emphasise that the courses, facilities and other arrangements for students described in this publication are regularly reviewed and are naturally subject to change from time to time.

The University accordingly reserves the right without notice to vary the content of the courses and syllabuses previously announced, withdraw degree programmes and to modify as seems appropriate the facilities and arrangements for students. If the University discontinues any courses, applicants will be notified and be given alternate options.

Any changes will be incorporated in subsequent editions of this book and applicants and students should enquire as to the up-to-date position when they need to know this.

The University also gives notice that it will not accept liability for any loss or injury sustained by a student whether in connection with their studies or not.

October 2009

Heriot-Watt University is a registered Trademark. The Pennant logo is a trademark of the University. Neither can be used unless prior written permission has been obtained.

All information correct at the time of going to print.

Heriot-Watt University is a Charity registered in Scotland, SC000278.

© Heriot-Watt University. All rights reserved.

School of the Built Environment 40

Introduction 41

Construction Project

Management 42, 52

Quantity Surveying 44, 48

Facilities Management 46

Real Estate Management

and Development 50

School of Mathematical

and Computer Sciences 54

Introduction 55

Computer Systems Management 56

Information Technology 58

Institute of Petroleum Engineering 60

Introduction 61

Petroleum Engineering 62

Edinburgh Business School 64

Introduction 65

Master of Business Administration 66

How to Apply

and Financial Information 68

Student Services 70

Frequently Asked Questions 72

Contact Us 74

Index 75

Open Days 76

H E R I O T - W A T T U N I V E R S I T Y D U B A I P R O S P E C T U S

Welcome to the Dubai Campus 2

Welcome from the

University Principal 3

Welcome from the

Head of Dubai Campus 3

Come and See Us 4

Introducing Heriot-Watt

University 7

Introducing the Dubai Campus 8

Transfer to the UK 10

Degree Entry Programme 12

Introduction 13

Engineering 14

Management 16

School of Management

and Languages 18

Introduction 19

Business Administration 20

Accountancy and Finance 22

Business and Finance 24

Management 26

Strategic Project Management 28

School of Engineering

and Physical Sciences 30

Introduction 31

Electronic and Electrical

Engineering 32

Mechanical Engineering 34

Engineering and

Management 36

Energy 38

CONTENTSHeriot-Watt University has a campus in Dubai International Academic City and three campuses in Scotland; one in Edinburgh, one in the Scottish Borders town of Galashiels, and one in the Orkney Islands off the North coast of Scotland.

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wElCOmE TO ThE dubai CampuS

wElCOmE FROm ThE uNiVERSiTY pRiNCipal

Deciding on a university is probably

one of the most important decisions in

your life and I hope you will find that

Heriot-Watt University’s unique learning

environment offers you the very best in

terms of study opportunities, facilities,

accommodation and social life.

Heriot-Watt is one of the worlds leading

universities for business and industry

and has a reputation for innovative

education, enterprise and leading edge

research. Educating the professionals

and thinkers of tomorrow, the University

continues a rich tradition of excellence.

We offer a highly distinctive range of

courses in science, engineering, design,

business and languages.

By applying to Heriot-Watt you will have

the chance to join the country’s most

international university and to join our

multinational community of students

from Dubai, the UK and over 150

countries worldwide. University is about

more than academic education and we

believe that here at Heriot-Watt we give

the opportunity for social education

and a sense of community which allows

lifelong friendships to be formed.


Professor Anton Muscatelli FRSE AcSSPrincipal and Vice-Chancellor

As a university devoted to living and

learning, we ensure that students will

transfer smoothly into the wider world

and the career of their choice. Indeed,

we have a considerable reputation for

helping graduates to gain the skills

needed for the world of work and we

aim to help in that transition.

Our student support services and my

academic colleagues aim to ensure

that your experience here is friendly,

welcoming and inclusive.

wElCOmE FROm ThE hEad OF dubai CampuS

Heriot-Watt University was the

pioneering university in Dubai

International Academic City, where we

are now entering our fourth academic

year. The University was founded

in Edinburgh over 180 years ago to

provide graduates suited to the Scottish

economy as it became increasingly

industrial and international in its

connectivity. And now here in 2008, no-

one can deny that the Dubai economy

is also developing rapidly. Heriot-Watt

University has found a home from

home, offering degrees in business,

finance, management, engineering and

IT that are matched to the demand in

Dubai, and indeed the region.

The same learning process, the same

exams, the same degree as our home

campuses – that is the basis of the

internationally-respected education we

bring to Dubai. Indeed students can

transfer to Scotland to complete their

degrees if they wish.

The academic performance of our

students in Dubai has been exceptional,

winning more of their fair share of

University prizes and degrees with

Professor Brian Smart FREng FRSE FIMMM CEngHead of Dubai Campus

distinctions. These achievements,

coupled with first jobs at “blue-

chip” companies in the region and

the career progressions enabled

by our post-graduate degrees, are

clear demonstrations of our success

– a success borne of the learning

partnerships between our individual

students and the University.

Join us and, through hard work

and shared commitment, enjoy the

benefits of a Heriot-Watt University

degree, wherever your career may

take you.

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OpEN DAyS – MEEt tHE tEAMThroughout the year, the Recruitment

and Admissions team organises and

runs formal Open Days for prospective

students and their friends and families

to visit the campus. This is your

chance to tour the facilities, speak

with current students and academic

staff about the University and the

courses we offer. There is always the

opportunity to apply for your chosen

course on the Open Days as well.

OpEN DAy DAtES5 December 2008

27 February 2009

1 May 2009

19 June 2009

14 August 2009

LEArN MOrE ABOUt tHE UNIvErSIty - ExHIBItIONSHeriot-Watt University Dubai

Campus is active in all relevant

education exhibitions, not only

in the Gulf, but around the world.

YOuR FuTuRE STaRTS hERE

Come and visit us at our modern facilities in Dubai International Academic City or at exhibitions around the world where you will always receive a warm welcome. Academic and admissions staff will advise, educate and enthuse you towards your future studies. your friends and family are always very welcome too.

COmE aNd SEE uS

Please visit our website for a full

update of events that we may be

attending near you in the future.

www.news.hw.ac.uk/events

COME AND MEEt US At GEtEx 2009From the 15 – 18 April 2009,

Heriot-Watt will be present at the

GETEX Exhibition at the Dubai

International Exhibition Centre.

We look forward to seeing you there.

COME AND SEE US… ANytIME!Heriot-Watt University Dubai Campus

is open six days a week from Saturday

to Thursday to provide you with all

the information you need about your

chosen degree course. Our specialist

admissions team is on hand, all year

round, to provide you with course

information, entry requirement

advice and guidance through your

application form. No appointments

are necessary, just come by and see us.

We look forward to meeting you soon.

FOr USEFUL MApS pLEASE vISIt:

www.hw.ac.uk/dubai/about/maps-directions.htm

hOw TO FiNd uS:



CONTaCT Recruitment and Admissions Department

00 971 4 361 6999

[email protected]

www.hw.ac.uk/dubai

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Named after George Heriot – the 16th

century financier to King James, and

James Watt – the great 18th century

inventor and engineer, Heriot-Watt

University has been educating, inspiring

and challenging the professionals

of tomorrow for over 180 years. The

main campus is situated in Edinburgh,

the capital city of Scotland in the UK,

and is complemented by two further

Scottish campuses and the campus here

in Dubai.

Heriot-Watt is one of the UK’s leading

universities for business and industry

always at the forefront of innovative

education, enterprise and leading-

edge research. Consistently rated as

one of the top universities by leading

UK national newspapers, and one of

the top 25 UK universities for research

grant awards, Heriot-Watt continually

attracts attention on the global stage.

With all courses vocational in

their nature, Heriot-Watt is world

renowned for producing and

preparing graduates who are

actively sought after by

multi-national companies.

Taught by world-class academic

professionals and cared for by

dedicated support staff, Heriot-

Watt should be every student’s first

choice for a high-quality education,

regardless of where they are

from. The University continually

attracts undergraduate and

postgraduate students from all over

the globe. In fact, the University

is regarded as Scotland’s most

international university due to its

highly successful campus in Dubai,

combined with over 10,000 students

studying Heriot-Watt degrees in

their own countries.

Heriot-Watt University – a life changing, intellectually challenging, career enhancing experience. the University is one of the UK’s leading universities, recognised internationally for excellent teaching and research in its specialist areas of science, engineering, design, business and languages.

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Heriot-Watt was the first British

university to open its doors at Dubai

International Academic City. After 180

years provision of world renowned

education in the UK, Heriot-Watt was

invited to Dubai to educate students

from all over the Gulf, and beyond.

Specialising in the fields of

management, engineering and the

built environment, Heriot-Watt‘s

portfolio of courses in Dubai has

been specifically tailored to match

the demands of the UAE employment

market, giving our students the

best possible career advancement

opportunities. All our courses are

taught by permanent Heriot-Watt

academic staff and many of our

programmes are accredited by the

relevant industry bodies.

With a brand new, 40,000 square foot

fully equipped campus, Heriot-Watt

provides a challenging but supportive

learning environment for its students.

Living and learning. that’s a way of life for the aspiring Heriot-Watt University graduate studying at the Dubai Campus. Since 2005, the University has created an environment in which you can lead your student life to the full, make lasting friendships and enjoy everything that one of the world’s greatest cities has to offer. teaching the exact same courses as we do at our campuses in the United Kingdom, our graduates in Dubai are always in high demand.

iNTROduCiNg ThE dubai CampuS

‘‘Heriot-Watt University has shown great initiative and market awareness opening up a campus in Dubai, and it is quite incredible that the University now has 10,000 students studying outwith Scotland. The University is really showing the way forward to opening up the international demand for Scottish courses and qualifications around the world.’’ ALLAN WILSON OBE SCOttISH COUNCIL DEvELOpMENt AND INDUStry 2007

WHY CHOOSE HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY DUBAI CAMPUS

» Achieve a British undergraduate or postgraduate qualification from one of our diverse courses

» Join the specifically tailored Heriot-Watt foundation programme, leading to our degrees in management and engineering

» Utilise our flexible approaches to learning with some courses being taught in the evenings and at weekends, as well as during the week

» Take advantage of our multiple intakes for postgraduate courses

» Undergraduate students can transfer to our main campus in the UK

» Qualify for one of our many scholarships

» Get involved with the student sport and social societies

» Upon graduation, join the oldest alumni group in the world, The Watt Club

TRaNSFER TO ThE uK

Testament to the fact that students

in Dubai are studying the exact same

degrees as our students in the UK, all

our management, engineering and

built environment undergraduate

students can transfer to our UK

campus at any time after their first

year in Dubai. With guaranteed

accommodation at our beautiful

campus, full academic support and

welfare advice, this is an option that is

very popular with our current students.

The main campus is situated in

Edinburgh, the capital city of Scotland.

Regarded as the “Best small country

in the world”, Scotland provides an

unrivalled student experience for

students from all over the globe.

The Edinburgh Campus is known as

one of the most international in the

United Kingdom as over one third of

its students are from countries outside

of the UK, including India, Malaysia,

China, Mexico and Europe. If that is

not an invitation to learn more about

the world around you – what is?

The international opportunities do not

end after graduation from Heriot-Watt

University! The Scottish Executive has

developed a pioneering initiative,

known as the Fresh Talent Initiative,

which allows Heriot-Watt University

graduates to remain in Scotland to

work full-time for two years. For more

information visit:

www.workingintheuk.gov.uk


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the United Kingdom (UK) – a culturally diverse, historically significant, socially alive, environmentally aware, visually stimulating experience. Heriot-Watt’s main campus is situated in Edinburgh, the stunning capital city of Scotland, and is a one hour flight from London and about two hours from many major European cities.

Name: Neeru Kundvani Dubai – Edinburgh transfer studentCourse: Management with Marketing MA (Hons)

“So far my stay at Edinburgh has been a great experience. I am a ‘people-person’ and have been able to meet students from all over the world; fitting in has not been a problem because of the great people.”

“The University knows us well and has supported us throughout our time here in Edinburgh. The main concern my parents had was my accommodation, and that too was handled perfectly by the University. As international students we were given high priority according to our preferences. I was also assigned a mentor who has been very supportive.”

“Even though studying abroad is a fantastic opportunity for everyone, I believe Dubai has given us good prospects. In terms of education, we are not treated differently; as much as we thought being in the ‘bigger’ campus might mean completely different lectures or exams, we were mistaken – it’s all exactly the same, just colder!”


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Many students in Dubai opt for the

Degree Entry Programme as a sound

means of bridging the qualification

gap between school and university.

There are many reasons why students

decide to join our popular foundation

year. Firstly, some students need to

improve their English writing skills or

gain a better understanding of UK

study methods or it may be that the

certificate obtained in their native

country may not be accepted by

Heriot-Watt University. Finally, the

Degree Entry Programme will help

if school leaving qualifications do

not immediately qualify students

for admission to the first year of our

management or engineering degrees.

Heriot-Watt offers two different one-

year Degree Entry Programmes that

are specifically tailored to the Bachelor

degrees that we teach, giving our

Degree Entry Programme graduates the

optimum start in their university career.

The two pathways have modules

including:

MANAGEMENt pAtHWAy Modules in:

Introduction to Business

Management

Entry Mathematics

ENGINEErING pAtHWAy Modules in:

Entry Physics

Entry Mathematics

The Programme is taught over two

semesters, beginning in the middle

of September and ending in June

the following year. The students will

pass end of unit tests in all subjects

followed by final examinations

in June. Both streams put strong

emphasis on language skills – not

only spoken English but written and

academic English also.

In addition to the academic modules,

the course will include study skills

and students will experience team

work and improve their research

skills. A combination of teaching

methods is used so that all students

will be prepared to progress onto

the undergraduate programme

of their choice.

After completion of the Degree Entry

Programme and gaining grade B in all

subjects, students on their particular

pathway will successfully progress on

to their chosen degree course.

I look forward to welcoming you to

one of our two courses, designed with

you in mind.

iNTROduCTiONBy OlgA TABuNscHiKOvA

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THE COURSEThis course is designed to provide students with a unique pathway into the undergraduate degree programmes in Engineering at the Dubai Campus. It is specifically designed as a foundation programme which will help students to bridge the gap between their school qualifications and the demands of a university degree. Students who complete the course successfully will be able to progress directly into the first year of their chosen degree programme. The course will help students to develop their subject knowledge whilst providing a firm foundation in IT, research and writing skills, academic English and assessment and examination techniques.

Upon successful completion of this Degree Entry Programme, students will be eligible to progress on to one of: BEng or BEng (Hons) Electronic and Electrical Engineering BEng or BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering BSc or BSc (Hons) Engineering and Management.

COURSE CONTENT Students study the following modules: Academic English for Engineering Approaches to Learning Entry Physics Entry Mathematics.

In addition to the academic modules, the course will include study skills and students will experience team work and improve their research skills. A combination of teaching methods is used so that all students will be prepared to progress onto the undergraduate programme of their choice.

All students are examined via end of unit tests in December and June and must obtain a grade B or above overall pass rate to successfully complete the programme.

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ENtrANCE rEqUIrEMENtS GCE AS-LEvELS BB GCE O-LEvELS CCCCC CBSE Or EquIvALENt A pass in Grade 11 ArABIC HIGH SCHOOL Year 11 Certificate GCE A-LEvELS B AMErICAN HIGH SCHOOL quALIfICAtION Pass in American High School Diploma. ADDItIONAL INFOrMAtIONWhere Grade 12 and A-Level results fall short of the minimum entry requirements for direct entry to a degree, applicants will also be considered.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE rEqUIrEMENtSWhere English was not the medium of instruction at secondary school, applicants must demonstrate English Language proficiency equivalent to IELTS 5.0, TOEFL 500 (paper-based exam).

AT A GLANCE

DURATION 1 YEAR DELIVERY DAY FULL-TIME/PART-TIME FULL-TIMENUMBER OF PLACES 30

COUrSE DEp ENGINEErING

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STudENT pROFilECouRse: DEgrEE ENTry PrOgrAMME (ENgiNEEriNg)NAme: syED NAzErNAtioNAlity: iNDiANsChool stuDieD At: MODErN HigH scHOOl

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WHy DID yOU DECIDE tO StUDy At HErIOt-WAtt UNIvErSIty?It has a very good reputation in Dubai.

WHAt DO yOU ENjOy MOSt ABOUt yOUr COUrSE?The course is practical without being

overburdening.

WHAt WILL BEING A GrADUAtE OF HErIOt-WAtt UNIvErSIty DO FOr yOUr FUtUrE?It will give me the opportunity to study

postgraduate courses abroad.

WHAt’S BEEN tHE HIGHLIGHt OF yOUr tIME HErE SO FAr?Studying in a relaxed environment.

DESCrIBE HErIOt-WAtt UNIvErSIty IN FOUr WOrDS:Relaxed and friendly place.

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maNagEmENT

ENtrANCE rEqUIrEMENtS GCE AS-LEvELS BB GCE O-LEvELS CCCCC CBSE Or EquIvALENt A pass in Grade 11 ArABIC HIGH SCHOOL Year 11 Certificate GCE A-LEvELS B AMErICAN HIGH SCHOOL quALIfICAtION Pass in American High School Diploma.

ADDItIONAL INFOrMAtIONWhere Grade 12 and A-Level results fall short of the minimum entry requirements for direct entry to a degree, applicants will also be considered.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE rEqUIrEMENtSWhere English was not the medium of instruction at secondary school, applicants must demonstrate English Language proficiency equivalent to IELTS 5.0, TOEFL 500 (paper-based exam).

THE COURSEThis course is designed to provide students with a unique pathway into the Heriot-Watt University undergraduate degree programmes in Management at the Dubai Campus. It is specifically designed as a foundation programme which will help students to bridge the gap between their school qualifications and the demands of a university degree. Students who complete the course successfully will be able to progress directly into the first year of their chosen degree programme. The course will help students to develop their subject knowledge whilst providing a firm foundation in research and writing skills, academic English and assessment and examination techniques.

Upon successful completion of this Degree Entry Programme students will be eligible to progress on to one of the following, all offered at the Heriot-Watt University Dubai Campus: BBA or BBA (Hons) Bachelor of Business Administration

BA or MA (Hons) Accountancy and Finance

BA or MA (Hons) Business and Finance

BA or MA (Hons) Management.

COURSE CONTENTStudents study the following modules: Academic English Approaches to Learning

Introduction to Business Management

Entry Mathematics.

All students are examined via end of unit tests in December and June and must obtain a grade B or above overall pass rate to successfully complete the programme.

AT A GLANCE

DURATION 1 YEAR DELIVERY DAY FULL-TIME/PART-TIME FULL-TIMENUMBER OF PLACES 40

COUrSE DEp MANAGEMENt

STudENT pROFilECouRse: DEgrEE ENTry PrOgrAMME (MANAgEMENT)NAme: susANNA Al-sAEEDiNAtioNAlity: uKrAiNiAN sChool stuDieD At: iNTErNATiONAl AcADEMic scHOOl, ABu-DHABi

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WHy DID yOU DECIDE tO StUDy At HErIOt-WAtt UNIvErSIty?It provides a UK degree which is recognised

and approved worldwide. This provides

many opportunities and comparative

advantages.

WHAt DO yOU ENjOy MOSt ABOUt yOUr COUrSE?It provides a lot of information and advice

which will be very helpful in future when

pursuing a career in business. The tutors

give useful examples from their own

experience and organise visits to local

organisations.

WHAt WILL BEING A GrADUAtE OF HErIOt-WAtt UNIvErSIty DO FOr yOUr FUtUrE?I hope that the knowledge obtained from

Heriot-Watt, and the fact that the University

is well-known, will provide me with support

and confidence.

WHAt’S BEEN tHE HIGHLIGHt OF yOUr tIME HErE SO FAr?The interaction with tutors and the social

activities - I enjoyed Ethnic Day.

DESCrIBE HErIOt-WAtt UNIvErSIty IN FOUr WOrDS:Scottish, European, quality, international.



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iNTROduCTiONBy rOBErT grAHAM

The School of Management and

Languages, one of the largest in the

University, is committed to providing

our students with the education

and personal development skills

required to meet the needs of today’s

international employers.

The emphasis on student choice can be

seen in the flexibility of the courses we

offer in Dubai. Currently, Management

students can choose from four

different undergraduate degrees

and one postgraduate degree.

With the undergraduate degrees,

there is a common first year where

students take the same core modules

allowing students to defer their

ultimate subject choice beyond

first year and effectively tailor their

degrees to suit their needs and those

of the modern business world.

Our Masters degree in Strategic

Project Management differentiates

itself from other project management

offerings by providing greater

emphasis on the strategic requirement

in managing a portfolio of projects to

deliver organisational goals.

INtErNAtIONAL pErSpECtIvEThe School of Management and

Languages in Dubai attracts

applicants from across the Gulf

region, India, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia,

Russia and Kazakhstan, among other

countries.

There is also the opportunity for

all our undergraduate students

to transfer to our main campus in

Edinburgh after their first year of

study here in Dubai.

EMpLOyMENt SUCCESSOur excellent track record in graduate

employment is proof that we produce

graduates equipped with the skills

and attributes required by employers

in the Gulf Region and beyond. The

MA in Accountancy and Finance,

for example, is fully accredited

by the ACCA, the global body for

professional accountants, and many

of our graduates are entering training

contracts with professional firms and

will qualify as chartered accountants.

Our Strategic Project Management

graduates have taken up various posts

with an impressive list of companies

and non-profit organisations and we

hope that you will be joining them

in pursuing a successful career after

completion of your course.

tEACHING AND LEArNINGThe emphasis in all our degrees is

vocational and we endeavor to give

students a broad-based education

which reflects the British approach

of critical enquiry and reflective

learning. We encourage student

participation in their classroom and

tutorial environments and students

are expected to have carried out

independent study prior to the

topic being discussed. We want our

students to have views and opinions

but these should be based on an

understanding of the topic or issue

before stating them.

Students are encouraged to express

themselves clearly and articulately as

communication skills are increasingly

important in graduate recruitment

and hence the stress we place on

presentations and group working.

I look forward to welcoming you

to the School of Management and

Languages in Dubai in the near

future.

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admiNiSTRaTiON

ENtrANCE rEquIrEMENtS

FIrSt yEAr ENtryGCE A-LEvELS BB or AC CBSE Or EquIvALENt Minimum of 60% in Grade 12 examinations. AMErICAN HIGH SCHOOL quALIfICAtION Pass in American High School Diploma plus SAT’s with an overall score of 1100. INtErNAtIONAL BACCALAurEAtE 26 Points or above. fOuNDAtION YEAr Successful completion of Heriot-Watt University Degree Entry Programme (Management).

SECOND yEAr ENtryGCE A-LEvELS AB

tHIrD yEAr ENtrySuccessful completion of an HND in a related field of study. Please contact the Admissions department to discuss further.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE rEqUIrEMENtSWhere English was not the medium of instruction at secondary school, applicants must demonstrate English Language proficiency equivalent to IELTS 6.0, TOEFL 550 (paper-based exam); 213 (computer-based exam); 80 (internet-based exam).

THE COURSEWith the Bachelor of Business Administration particular emphasis is placed upon the knowledge and analytical skills required in business, with the focus upon international management and global issues. Building on core knowledge of business issues, the course aims to enhance the student’s personal development, team working and presentational skills.

We believe that the real basis for management is experience. We will expose you to theories of management, case studies of companies, and give you the opportunity to work on specific management problems. Organisations have to compete in a global market place and their activities cross borders and cultures.

Students who have passed the modules designated as appropriate by the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) may be considered for entry into the CIM Professional Postgraduate Diploma. Developing core knowledge of business issues, the course also aims to enhance the student’s personal development, team working and presentational skills. Entrepreneurial talent and the ability to recognise and analyse new opportunities will be encouraged and developed.

FIRST YEAR Students will follow introductory modules in four key subject themes of Accountancy and Finance, Economics and Management.

SECOND YEAR The key areas of Management are studied and explored in greater depth through Marketing, Human Resource Management, Operations Management, and Organisational Behaviour modules. These are complemented by Statistics and Quantitative Methods, as well as Accounting and Finance options.

THIRD YEAR The emphasis changes as student knowledge and skills grow, to international issues through the study of Business Policy, Project Management, and International Strategic Management, and further studies in Marketing. Finance options are also available.

FOURTH YEAR Students develop their own interests further by undertaking a business-related dissertation of their choice supported by studies in International and Contemporary Issues in relevant Marketing and Management areas.

The Honours year in Dubai is subject to demand. However, students have the option to transfer to the Edinburgh Campus to study for their Honours year.

AT A GLANCE

DURATION 3 YEARS (ORDINARY), 4 YEARS (HONOURS) DELIVERY DAYFULL-TIME/PART-TIME FULL-TIMENUMBER OF PLACES 100 (ACROSS ALL FOUR BUSINESS DEGREES)

COUrSE BBA (HONS)

STudENT pROFilECouRse AND yeAR of stuDy: BBA, THirD yEArNAme: NiTyA TiwANANAtioNAlity: BriTisH sChool stuDieD At: DuBAi cOllEgE

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WHy DID yOU DECIDE tO StUDy At HErIOt-WAtt UNIvErSIty?I’ve always loved Scotland and had decided

that I would study at a Scottish university. I

chose Business Management, and who better

to study with than Heriot-Watt, one of the

top management schools in the world!

WHAt DO yOU ENjOy MOSt ABOUt yOUr COUrSE?I love management and I feel I have a really

good command over the subject. I also love

how the course is a mixture of theory and

practical.

WHAt WILL BEING A GrADUAtE OF HErIOt-WAtt UNIvErSIty DO FOr yOUr FUtUrE?Before I even joined Heriot-Watt, people

were full of praise for the University and

told me that for business I couldn’t do

better. After graduation, the world will be

my oyster!

WHAt’S BEEN tHE HIGHLIGHt OF yOUr tIME HErE SO FAr?One of the highlights is meeting different

people and getting to understand a variety

of different cultures.

DESCrIBE HErIOt-WAtt UNIvErSIty IN FOUr WOrDS:Historical, excellent, professional, unique.



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THE COURSEAccountancy has often been described as the language of business and it has long been recognised that an understanding of accounting and finance is an essential prerequisite for those who intend to pursue a career in commerce, industry or public administration. The increasingly complex environment within which both financial and international business is conducted and the development and spread of computerised techniques continue to reinforce the need for such an understanding.

The value of such studies is also recognised by professional accountancy and allied societies which offer, to approved graduates, substantial examination exemptions and reduced periods of pre-qualifying service. The Heriot-Watt course in Accountancy and Finance is a specialist degree, particularly well suited to those seeking entry into the accountancy profession and careers in financial services or financial management. The aim of the course is to encourage development of cognitive skills so that as students progress, they develop knowledge and understanding, learn to apply that knowledge and understanding, and become versed in the deeper approach to learning, evidenced by powers of analysis, synthesis and evaluation.

Successful completion of our Accountancy and Finance course provides the maximum number of exemptions from professional examination bodies including the ACCA.

FIRST YEAR Students will follow introductory modules in four key subject themes of Accountancy and Finance, and Economics and Management.

SECOND YEAR Students will begin to broaden their study of Accountancy and Finance. The accountancy subjects include Financial Reporting, Management Accounting, and Group Accounting. The finance subjects include Investment and Portfolio Theory and Corporate Finance.

THIRD YEAR Students undertake accounting studies in Auditing and Management Accounting. Finance subjects include International Financial Markets, and Financial Derivatives.

FOURTH YEAR The final year provides an opportunity for specialisation, with studies in International and Contemporary Issues in relevant Accounting and Finance areas. Students must also undertake a dissertation in an area of accounting or finance that is of particular interest to them.


AT A GLANCE


COUrSE BA Or MA (HONS)

STudENT pROFilECouRse AND yeAR of stuDy: BA AccOuNTANcy AND FiNANcE, THirD yEArNAme: QAsiM zuBAir NAtioNAlity: PAKisTANisChool stuDieD At: ArAB uNiTy scHOOl

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WHy DID yOU DECIDE tO StUDy At HErIOt-WAtt UNIvErSIty?It was offering a UK degree at an affordable

price and was located away from the city

making travelling easier.

WHAt DO yOU ENjOy MOSt ABOUt yOUr COUrSE?The professors are very helpful and the

small class sizes allow us to explore the

subjects in greater depth.

WHAt WILL BEING A GrADUAtE OF HErIOt-WAtt UNIvErSIty DO FOr yOUr FUtUrE?My expectations are very high for my future

career as I have been prepared to tackle the

problems in the real world.

WHAt’S BEEN tHE HIGHLIGHt OF yOUr tIME HErE SO FAr?Winning the Best Student Award in my

first year! And winning the Spring Fiesta

modelling competition in the third year!

My efforts for the University’s cricket team

were recognised and I was awarded the

Blues Award.

DESCrIBE HErIOt-WAtt UNIvErSIty IN FOUr WOrDS:Disciplined, supporting, cool, educative.



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THE COURSEAn understanding of business and finance is an essential prerequisite for those who intend to pursue a career in commerce, industry or public administration. Operating in international markets requires an understanding of international accounting standards, taxation, mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance, and exchange and interest rates. It is not surprising that there is a continuing demand for graduates who have specialised in these subjects.

The value of such studies is also recognised by professional bodies which offer substantial examination exemptions and reduction of pre-qualifying service to approved graduates.

The Heriot-Watt course in Business and Finance is a joint degree with equal emphasis given to the subject areas of management and finance. The aim of the course is to encourage the development of cognitive skills so that as students progress, they develop knowledge and understanding, learn to apply that knowledge and understanding, and become versed in the deeper approach to learning evidenced by powers of analysis, synthesis and evaluation.

FIRST YEAR Students will follow introductory modules in four key subject themes of Accountancy and Finance, and Economics and Management.

SECOND YEAR The main aspects of management and finance are developed. Management subjects include Marketing, Organisational Behaviour, and Human Resource Management. Finance subjects include Investment and Portfolio Theory, Corporate Finance, and Capital Markets. Modules in Statistics and Quantitative Techniques are also taken to equip students with knowledge and skills required in subsequent years.

THIRD YEAR Students will undertake core finance subjects in International Financial Markets and Financial Derivatives. In addition, students will take subjects in business related subjects including International Strategic Management and Business Policy.

FOURTH YEAR The final year provides an opportunity for specialisation in management and studies in International and Contemporary Issues in relevant Business and Finance areas. Students must also undertake a dissertation in an area of business or finance that is of particular interest to them.


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WHy DID yOU DECIDE tO StUDy At HErIOt-WAtt UNIvErSIty?I chose the Dubai Campus as I was still

getting a Scottish degree, whilst in Dubai,

and I can transfer to the UK campus easily.

WHAt DO yOU ENjOy MOSt ABOUt yOUr COUrSE?The small class sizes, it makes the lectures

more interesting. And it means that there

aren’t hundreds of people chasing one

lecturer!

WHAt WILL BEING A GrADUAtE OF HErIOt-WAtt UNIvErSIty DO FOr yOUr FUtUrE?Being a graduate will increase my

employment prospects and by living in

Dubai at the same time, it means I can

understand the local market.

WHAt’S BEEN tHE HIGHLIGHt OF yOUr tIME HErE SO FAr?Seeing the social improvements at the

University– there’s some work ahead but

that’s why it’s so exciting!

DESCrIBE HErIOt-WAtt UNIvErSIty IN FOUr WOrDS:Definitely a good education.



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THE COURSEThe Management course follows a number of guiding principles, which mirror the values of managers of leading organisations and reflect current management thinking. In the first two years on all Management degrees you follow a common programme which provides a strong grounding in the principles of modern business management and also introduces the more functional areas of management including Marketing, Human Resource Management (HRM) and Organisational Behaviour.

Our students are not here just to learn facts and figures. Senior managers everywhere stress that personal skills are as important as education and intellect. Our aim is to help you become the manager of the future and students are encouraged to develop practical management and problem-solving skills through the team development modules and other group projects. We believe that the real basis for management is experience. We will expose you to theories of management, case studies of companies, and give you the opportunity to work on specific management problems.

For the Heriot-Watt course in Management, students then choose from a broad range of subjects during their third and fourth year, allowing them to tailor their degree to meet their career needs and aspirations.

FIRST YEAR Students will follow introductory modules in four key subject themes of Accountancy and Finance, Economics, Management, and Economics and Management. SECOND YEAR Students study the functional areas of Management including Marketing, HRM, Operations Management, Organisational Behaviour, Statistics and Quantitative Techniques.

THIRD YEAR 50% of the subjects taken in third year count towards the degree. Subjects include Business Policy, International Strategic Management, Employment Law, Operations Management, Consumer Behaviour, Leisure Marketing, and Project Management.

FOURTH YEAR Students take Management studies from a range of subjects in International and Contemporary Issues relevant to Management areas. Students must also undertake a dissertation in an area of Management that is of particular interest to them.


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WHy DID yOU DECIDE tO StUDy At HErIOt-WAtt UNIvErSIty?It had one of the best available courses

in Dubai.

WHAt DO yOU ENjOy MOSt ABOUt yOUr COUrSE?The faculties, the campus, my colleagues,

knowledge of the market that the

University has, and the learning

environment.

WHAt WILL BEING A GrADUAtE OF HErIOt-WAtt UNIvErSIty DO FOr yOUr FUtUrE?It will help me to progress into an

international career and give me a

good future.

WHAt’S BEEN tHE HIGHLIGHt OF yOUr tIME HErE SO FAr?The co-operation provided by the academic

staff has helped to build my confidence.

DESCrIBE HErIOt-WAtt UNIvErSIty IN FOUr WOrDS:Best university there is.



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pOStGrADUAtE MAStErSBACHELOrS HONOurS DEGrEE A good first or second class Honours degree in a cognate or semi-cognate discipline. POStGrADuAtE DIPLOMA Attainment of 50% Pass level in the MSc Strategic Project Management module examinations. PrOfESSIONAL/COrPOrAtE MEMBErSHIP Membership of a professional institution in a cognate discipline that normally requires an Honours degree for entry.

pOStGrADUAtE DIpLOMABACHELOrS DEGrEE An Ordinary degree in a cognate or semi-cognate discipline. HIGHEr NAtIONAL DIPLOMA HND or equivalent qualification deemed suitable to third year entry of a cognate Bachelors degree, plus four years relevant post-qualification work experience.HIGHEr NAtIONAL CErtIfICAtE HNC or equivalent qualification deemed suitable to second year entry of a cognate Bachelors degree, plus six years relevant post-qualification work experience. WOrk ExPErIENCE Eight or more years of relevant work experience at a suitable level.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE rEqUIrEMENtSWhere English was not the medium of instruction during previous education, applicants must demonstrate English Language proficiency equivalent to IELTS 6.0, TOEFL 550 (paper-based exam); 213 (computer-based exam); 80 (internet-based exam).

THE COURSEStrategic Project Management at Heriot-Watt University differentiates itself from other project management courses by providing greater emphasis on the strategic requirement in managing a portfolio of projects to deliver organisational goals.

In this way, Strategic Project Management encompasses both project management as a process to deliver end products and change management as a process of capturing the rational and emotional buy-in of the people affected by change to ensure its success.

A postgraduate qualification in Strategic Project Management would benefit those whether in business, engineering, IT or science whose job involves managing or directing work that has a strategic focus and a defined end goal.

This course reflects the content of (1) The Project Management Institutes Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge and (2) The Association of Project Management’s Project Management Body of Knowledge.

COURSE CONTENTStudents will study four key themes which are:

Strategy and Governance

Project Control Systems

Commercial Project Management

Integrated Project Management and Meta-Skills.

Students undertake three modules in semester one and a

further three modules in semester two. Taught modules

include:

Strategic Project Management

Strategic Alignment of the Project Portfolio

Strategy and Entrepreneurship

Strategic Change

Project Control

Project Procurement and Contract Management

Quality Management and Performance Improvement

Strategic and Economic Aspects of Management

Accounting and Control

Legal Aspects of Commercial Contracts

Team Development, Facilitation and Leadership.

In addition to these taught modules, students pursuing the Masters qualification undertake a research project.

AT A GLANCE

DURATION 1 YEAR FULL-TIME, 2 YEARS PART-TIME DELIVERY EVENINGS AND WEEKENDSFULL-TIME/PART-TIME FULL-TIME OR PART-TIMENUMBER OF PLACES 55

COUrSE MSc / pOStGrADUAtE DIpLOMA

STudENT pROFilECouRse AND moDe of stuDy: Msc sTrATEgic PrOjEcT MANAgEMENT, Full-TiMENAme: MAliK MOHAMMAD HAMMAD BilAl NAtioNAlity: PAKisTANi

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WHy DID yOU DECIDE tO StUDy At HErIOt-WAtt UNIvErSIty?I chose Heriot-Watt because it was my

only opportunity of getting a quality UK

education while studying near to home.

Other reasons also include the availability

of the same professors who lecture there in

Edinburgh and diversity among the students.

WHAt DO yOU ENjOy MOSt ABOUt yOUr COUrSE?I enjoy lectures from highly qualified

professors from UK as they share their own

wide range of experiences and allow students

to participate in highly complex debates.

WHAt WILL BEING A GrADUAtE OF HErIOt-WAtt UNIvErSIty DO FOr yOUr FUtUrE?Being a graduate will provide good

opportunities to me in the job market. It

will add to my confidence and allow me to

experiment my academic skills in a highly

professional environment.

WHAt’S BEEN tHE HIGHLIGHt OF yOUr tIME HErE SO FAr?Doing research on different aspects of

applied project management and having

loads of fun with my friends during given

group projects.

DESCrIBE HErIOt-WAtt UNIvErSIty IN FOUr WOrDS:Innovative, multicultural, research-oriented,

fun.



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iNTROduCTiONBy Dr sAriM Al-zuBAiDy

Engineers use their imagination and

knowledge of mathematics, physics

and chemistry to devise, apply and

manage the technologies that are

fundamental to the well-being and

advancement of society. Taking Dubai

as an example, the construction of

iconic buildings such as the Burj Al

Arab, which reveals its supporting

structure for all to see, and of course

the Burj Dubai as it breaks world

height records, would not be possible

without significant input from well-

qualified, professional engineers. And

engineers will be fundamental to the

evolution of Dubai’s manufacturing

industry, this being accelerated by the

creation of Industrial City. Furthermore

all this must be undertaken with due

concern for the impact of our lifestyles

on climate change.

The provision of such well-qualified

and able engineers is at the core of

Heriot-Watt University’s 180 year

heritage, and we are proud to be able

to offer our internationally recognised

and respected degrees here in Dubai

through our School of Engineering

and Physical Sciences. We are now

entering our third year of operation

of our undergraduate Mechanical and

Electronic and Electrical Engineering

degrees, and for the first year, we

are delighted to be offering a BSc in

Engineering and Management.

The performance of our students has

been outstanding - for the second year

running, a Dubai student has won the

overall “best student” prize. This type

of achievement proves that Dubai

students are making the best of the

opportunity that studying engineering

at Heriot-Watt University in Dubai

provides.

All our students enjoy an intimate

teaching environment which blends

conventional lecturing and tutorials

with interactive on-line material in our

Virtual Leaning Environment (VLE).

Labs and extra-curricular projects such

as our “Robot Challenge” develop

knowledge and practical skills. Our

final year individual student projects

are designed to establish contact

with local industry, and we will

favour projects that seek to minimise

environmental issues.

Furthermore we provide access to

probably the best e-library in the

region, the same e-library as our

students in Edinburgh, enabled by the

power of the internet. Access to the

e-library and the VLE is possible from

both the campus and the student’s

home, optimising the use of study

time and allowing our student’s

families to see something of the

teaching and learning process we

provide. Of course, this is invaluable

to our postgraduate Energy students,

who will study via Distance Learning.

Our Mechanical Engineering degree is

accredited by the IMechE in the UK, on

the basis that the learning outcomes,

the academic quality control processes

and the standards achieved are all the

same in Dubai as in Edinburgh.

Graduates of our postgraduate degree

in Energy are able to gain membership

of the professional association.

We therefore welcome applications

from well-qualified and motivated

students who wish to benefit from

a high-quality learning experience

and gain a degree accredited by

the appropriate British professional

institutions. Such degrees will

prepare them for employment in the

engineering profession in Dubai, the

region or beyond.

Together we can make a difference.

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ENgiNEERiNg


FIrSt yEAr ENtryGCE A-LEvELS CCD CBSE Or EquIvALENt Minimum of 60% in Grade 12 examinations. AMErICAN HIGH SCHOOL quALIfICAtION Pass in American High School Diploma plus SAT’s with an overall score of 1100. INtErNAtIONAL BACCALAurEAtE 26 Points or above. fOuNDAtION YEAr Successful completion of Heriot-Watt University Degree Entry Programme (Engineering).

SECOND yEAr ENtryGCE A-LEvELS BBC



THE COURSEThis courses is aimed at those with a desire to study electronics, hardware system design or electrical technology. It provides the theoretical basis and design methods for communications, computers, programming, software engineering, control and other electronic and electrical energy systems. Practical and organisational skills are encouraged through project, design and laboratory work and through presentations and management studies. FIRST YEAR Introduction of the topics within Electronic and Electrical Engineering and identifies their fundamental principles. The fundamentals of computers, circuit theory, programming and software engineering are introduced as tools for today’s engineers. In the practical laboratories students will be introduced to efficient ways of working, experimentation and reporting of work.

SECOND YEAR Analysis of electronic and electrical systems is taught in the second year and backed up with laboratory exercises of a more investigative nature. Programming and software development are further studied. The design process is introduced through a set of analogue and digital project assignments. Direct entrants to second year are offered bridging modules to revise essential material from the first year.

THIRD YEAR Emphasis turns to design synthesis. Subjects such as Energy Systems, Power Electronics, Communications and Signals Processing are studied in a comparative manner from which identities emerge which help students in deepening their understanding of the subject. The process of innovation through team working is developed in small group projects which require an integrated combination of hardware and software to attain a design objective.

FOURTH YEAR Subjects in the fourth year cover the whole spectrum of Electronic and Electrical Engineering. The modules offered will include topics such as: Embedded Systems, Systems Level Integration, Image and Signal Processing, Digital and Analogue Electronic Systems, Computer and Internet Engineering, Mobile and Digital communications, Computer and Internet Engineering, Microwave and Photonic Techniques, Renewable Energy Technology, Real-Time Systems, High Voltage Engineering. In addition each student will undertake an individual project with a dissertation and presentation.

AT A GLANCE

DURATION 3 YEARS (ORDINARY), 4 YEARS (HONOURS) DELIVERY DAYFULL-TIME/PART-TIME FULL-TIMENUMBER OF PLACES 40

COUrSE BEng / BEng (HONS)

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WHy DID yOU DECIDE tO StUDy At HErIOt-WAtt UNIvErSIty?It’s one of the top universities in the UK

and the degree programmes are universally

recognised. Studying in Dubai means I get to

stay at home with my family and friends.

WHAt DO yOU ENjOy MOSt ABOUt yOUr COUrSE?The professors are approachable and

challenge our thinking. The motivation level

is high and there is a lot of encouragement

and support to increase our academic

performance.

WHAt WILL BEING A GrADUAtE OF HErIOt-WAtt UNIvErSIty DO FOr yOUr FUtUrE?Hopefully it will lay the founding blocks of

my future education. I also hope to find a

placement in a reputable company with help

of the teaching staff.

WHAt’S BEEN tHE HIGHLIGHt OF yOUr tIME HErE SO FAr?Getting to study in Dubai and interact with

other students and professors that are good

to work with.

DESCrIBE HErIOt-WAtt UNIvErSIty IN FOUr WOrDS:Quality education, rewarding future.



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THE COURSEModern society needs high quality Mechanical Engineering graduates for their professional mechanical engineering skills and expertise. Mechanical Engineering offers an exciting environment where many skills are brought together to enable the undergraduate student to understand how products are engineered, manufactured and supported through the technological impact on processes and infrastructure; how and where analytical engineering science and mathematics impact on these; how the use and management of resources is important to society and business competitiveness; and how it is necessary to communicate and present concepts to engineers and non-engineers alike.

Mechanical engineers play key roles in all industrial sectors ranging from aerospace, oil and gas, through food and transport to manufacturing, chemical and entertainment industries. Professional mechanical engineers are at the forefront of the management of the earth’s natural resources by optimising the conflicting demands of the modern world. These challenges are clearest in the field of energy production where the long term supply of energy continues to be an issue of major technical and political importance.

The degree is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE).

FIRST YEAR Emphasis is on developing basic mathematical, scientific and communication skills. Topics include Design and Manufacture; Materials Science; Computer Applications; Engineering and Physical Sciences; and Foundation Mathematics.

SECOND YEAR Subjects include Machine Design, Fluid Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Design and Manufacture, Advanced Mathematics and Strength of Materials.

THIRD YEAR Subjects include Applied Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Material Design and Manufacture, Control Engineering and Instrumentation and an Energy study option.

FOURTH YEAR As well as an individual research project, students also undertake modules in Management, Manufacturing and Design Assessment, Fluid Dynamics; Thermodynamics, Strength of Materials and Machine Dynamics.

AT A GLANCE


COUrSE BEng / BEng (HONS)

STudENT pROFilECouRse AND yeAR of stuDy: BEng (HONs) MEcHANicAl ENgiNEEriNg, sEcOND yEArNAme: isuru ANjANA HETTiArAcHcHiNAtioNAlity: sri lANKANsChool stuDieD At: cAMBriDgE HigH scHOOl, ABu DHABi

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WHy DID yOU DECIDE tO StUDy At HErIOt-WAtt UNIvErSIty?I have always wanted to receive a UK

education and Heriot-Watt was my first

choice because of its global reputation in the

industry. I’m privileged to be a student at

one of the oldest universities in the UK.

WHAt DO yOU ENjOy MOSt ABOUt yOUr COUrSE?I’m an innovative guy and studying

engineering has helped me broaden my

vision and think of new concepts with

sophisticated principles.

WHAt WILL BEING A GrADUAtE OF HErIOt-WAtt UNIvErSIty DO FOr yOUr FUtUrE?I believe studying at Heriot-Watt has opened

the doors to my future; graduating from

here will definitely increase my career

prospects in the engineering field.

WHAt’S BEEN tHE HIGHLIGHt OF yOUr tIME HErE SO FAr?It is a very friendly environment and I really

enjoy being part of the University football

team.

DESCrIBE HErIOt-WAtt UNIvErSIty IN FOUr WOrDS:Highly inspiring, motivating institution.



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THE COURSEThis course is aimed at those with a desire to study electronics, hardware system design or electrical technology. It provides the ideal grounding and in-depth knowledge of both management techniques and mechanical engineering disciplines.

This four year Honours degree may also be taken as a three year Ordinary degree, and is offered jointly with our School of Management and Languages.

The programme incorporates a range of modules including:

Mechanical Engineering Science

Engineering Mathematics

Engineering Design and Manufacture

Economics

Management

Personal Development skills.

In the first and second year, students study two management modules and six engineering modules. In third year, students study four engineering modules and four management modules. In the fourth and final year all eight modules are in engineering. FIRST YEAR Students will undertake a number of modules introducing them to the principles of both engineering and management. Engineering Subjects include: Mechanical Engineering Science, Praxis and Personal Development, Engineering Mathematics, and Design and Manufacture. Students will also study Introductory Management. SECOND YEAR Greater emphasis is applied to Mechanical Engineering Science and Design and Manufacture and Business modules include Operations Management and Marketing. THIRD YEAR Advanced modules in Mechanical Engineering Science and Design and Manufacture are studied along with Economics, Business Policy and Business Law. FOURTH YEAR As well as an individual research project students also undertake modules in Engineering Design and Engineering Manufacture and they have the choice of various business modules including Entrepreneurship and Innovation.

AT A GLANCE


new course COUrSE BSc / BSc (HONS)

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pOStGrADUAtE MAStErSBACHELOrS HONOurS DEGrEE A good first or second class Honours degree in a cognate or semi-cognate discipline. POStGrADuAtE DIPLOMA Attainment of 50% Pass level in the MSc Energy examinations. PrOfESSIONAL/COrPOrAtE MEMBErSHIP Membership of a professional institution in a cognate discipline that normally requires an Honours degree for entry.

pOStGrADUAtE DIpLOMABACHELOrS DEGrEE An Ordinary degree in a cognate or semi-cognate discipline. HIGHEr NAtIONAL DIPLOMA HND or equivalent qualification deemed suitable to third year entry of a cognate Bachelors degree, plus four years relevant post-qualification work experience. HIGHEr NAtIONAL CErtIfICAtE HNC or equivalent qualification deemed suitable to second year entry of a cognate Bachelors degree, plus six years relevant post-qualification work experience. PrOfESSIONAL/ASSOCIAtE MEMBErSHIP Membership of a professional institution in a cognate discipline that normally requires a degree for entry. ENGLISH LANGUAGE rEqUIrEMENtS Where English was not the medium of instruction during previous education, applicants must demonstrate English Language proficiency equivalent to IELTS 6.0, TOEFL 550 (paper-based exam); 213 (computer-based exam); 80 (internet-based exam).

THE COURSEThe Energy MSc at Heriot-Watt provides the opportunity for graduate engineers or scientist and corporate members of related professional bodies to acquire an overview and detailed knowledge to meet the challenges and develop opportunities within the energy industry. The course is supported by an EPSRC Collaborative Training Account and its content is directly related to the energy challenges facing the Middle East.

Heriot-Watt recognises that learning needs to be flexible and this course allows experienced and recent graduates to tailor the course content and structure to their specific needs. The University uses a Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) called Vision and this can be accessed via the internet. Students will study modules and submit assignments through Vision at their own pace, allowing students to study for a recognised degree during their professional careers.

Upon graduation from the Masters programme, graduates will be able to obtain membership of the professional association.

COURSE CONTENTA broad range of disciplines covered by Energy are reflected in this degree which covers Energy Resources, Energy Efficiency, Environmental Legislation, Environmental Impact Assessment and Energy in Buildings. Students may study these modules at their own pace.

The course modules include:

Foundations of Energy

Heat Exchanger Technology

Demand Management and Energy Storage

Environmental Impact Assessment

Renewable Energy Technology

Energy Management

Air Conditioning

Technology Futures and Business Strategy

Research Methods

Project Planning and Experimental Design.


AT A GLANCE

DURATION 1 YEAR FULL-TIME, 2 YEARS PART-TIME DELIVERY DISTANCE LEARNINGFULL-TIME/PART-TIME FULL-TIME OR PART-TIMENUMBER OF PLACES UNLIMITED

COUrSE MScnew course

CONTaCT:

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iNTROduCTiONBy Dr AssEM Al-HAjj

The School of the Built Environment

in Dubai offers a wide range of

educational opportunities designed

to support and strengthen the

unprecedented economic boom taking

place in Dubai, the UAE and the Gulf

region. The School combines many

years of innovative education and

excellence in research. It has a national

and international reputation as the

leading built environment research

institute in Scotland, UK.

Our courses and programmes are

appropriate for professionals involved

in the planning, design, construction,

sale and development of the built

environment and infrastructure.

The courses are taught in a highly

flexible manner to complement our

students’ busy working lives and

all courses offer entry into a vitally

important range of professions that

are stimulating and offer ample

opportunity for career development.

Our students in Dubai create a

beautiful blend of nationalities,

cultures, experiences and

representation of the construction and

real estate industry. They get together

for the shared purpose of gaining

and enhancing their knowledge and

sharpening and learning new skills

to use in such a challenging work

environment.

The School has plans to expand

further in the future and bring to

Dubai more courses and programmes

from our rich portfolio in Construction

Management, Civil and Structural

Engineering, Urban Studies,

Architectural Engineering and

Conservation.

All Honours and Masters programmes

are accredited by the relevant

industrial bodies including the British

Institute of Facilities Management

(BIFM), Chartered Institute of Building

(CIOB) and the Royal Institution of

Chartered Surveyors (RICS). Currently,

we are the only University in the UAE

offering RICS accredited courses.

We are happy to be part of Dubai and

UAE in these exciting times and are

proud to be part of the construction

teams who are making history and

breaking records every day in Dubai

and UAE.

We welcome you all to our School

and look forward to you becoming a

member of our Heriot-Watt University

family.

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maNagEmENT


tHIrD yEAr ENtryHigher National Diploma Pass with B in graded units in a related field of study.

Applicants with other academic qualifications such as an Access course, or applicants who have an abundance of work experience in quantity surveying can contact the Admissions office to discuss their prospects for entry.


ADDItIONAL INFOrMAtION Please note that this course is available at third year entry only.

THE COURSEConstruction project management is concerned with the co-ordination control and monitoring of all the various planning, operations and processes in building construction. To perform all these tasks, construction managers need to develop leadership, organisational and people skills based on a sound knowledge of construction technology. In addition professional construction managers need a clear understanding of the construction industry, economics and legal aspects of building construction.

Construction managers can be involved in a range of tasks related to the supervision and control of human and other resources required for the production of building projects. Students on this course address matters that enable them to contribute in the management of the resources required across all aspects of building projects. Employment prospects for graduates of the course are particularly good given the national and international reputation of the course.

The course is offered as a two year degree in Dubai with direct entry to third year only for diploma holders with relevant work experience.

The course is accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), and the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB). Graduates from the Honours year of the programme are eligible for the professional route to membership of these two professional bodies.

THIRD YEAR Students undertake modules in areas that aim to develop specialist skills in site management and planning for construction project managers. Modules taught include: Construction Technology; Architectural Engineering Systems; Cost Management; Site Establishment and Equipment; Procurement and Contracts; Safety Management; Site Management and Planning and Project Supervision and Control.

FOURTH YEAR The final year of the course requires students to apply the acquired knowledge and skills through project work and personal research. Modules taught include: Construction Practice and Information Management; Business Management in the Built Environment; Facilities Management and Construction Technology. Students are also required to undertake an individual research project and prepare a dissertation on this.

AT A GLANCE

DURATION 1 YEAR OR 2 YEARS FULL-TIME, 2 YEARS OR 4 YEARS PART-TIME

DELIVERY EVENINGS AND WEEKENDS FULL-TIME/PART-TIME FULL-TIME OR PART-TIMENUMBER OF PLACES 15

COUrSE BSc / BSc (HONS)

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WHy DID yOU DECIDE tO StUDy At HErIOt-WAtt UNIvErSIty?Heriot-Watt is the only Institution in Dubai

that offers the course I was looking for.

WHAt DO yOU ENjOy MOSt ABOUt yOUr COUrSE?The fact that it’s flexible by being taught

part-time.

WHAt WILL BEING A GrADUAtE OF HErIOt-WAtt UNIvErSIty DO FOr yOUr FUtUrE?It will help me to advance my career.

WHAt’S BEEN tHE HIGHLIGHt OF yOUr tIME (AS A StUDENt) HErE SO FAr?Getting ready to graduate!

DESCrIBE HErIOt-WAtt UNIvErSIty IN FOUr WOrDS:Work, study, sleep, finish.

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tHIrD yEAr ENtryHigher National Diploma Pass with B in graded units in a related field of study.

Applicants with other academic qualifications such as an Access course, or applicants who have an abundance of work experience in quantity surveying can contact the Admissions office to discuss their prospects for entry.


ADDItIONAL INFOrMAtION Please note that this course is available at third year entry only.

THE COURSEA quantity surveyor is involved in a construction project from inception to completion and even demolition in some instances. Using numeracy, analytical and communication skills quantity surveyors provide the financial, contractual and management input to construction projects.

The main focus for a quantity surveyor is to ensure any project remains within budget, providing the client with value for money. Working with clients, other built environment professionals, construction teams, legal and financial accounting experts, the quantity surveyor of today requires excellent communication skills to work effectively at all levels of the industry.

On graduating from this course students will be able to: ensure that the resources of the construction industry are used to best advantage from project inception to demolition; understand how the inter-relationship between economics, technology, management and law can be used to add value to the financial and procurement management of construction projects; have intellectual and research skills appropriate to professional work in these disciplines; have a range of transferable skills in information technology, communication and team working; and be able to evaluate complex problems and formulate original ideas and proposals in the field of the built environment.

This course allows students to graduate with the necessary skills to become competent, intuitive and resourceful professionals and to become the highly qualified quantity surveyors of the future.

The course is accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). Graduates from the Honours year of the programme are eligible for the professional route to membership of this professional body.

THIRD YEAR Students undertake modules in areas that aim to develop specialist skills in site management and planning for quantity surveyors. Modules taught include: Construction Technology; Architectural Engineering Systems; Cost Management for Quantity Surveyors; Property Development; Procurement and Contracts and Safety Management.

FOURTH YEAR The final year of the course requires students to apply the acquired knowledge and skills through project work and personal research. Modules taught include: Design Projects; Construction Project Management; Value and Risk Management; Business Management in the Built Environment; Facilities Management and Construction Technology. Students are also required to undertake an individual research project prepare a dissertation on this.

AT A GLANCE

DURATION 1 YEAR OR 2 YEARS FULL-TIME, 2 YEARS OR 4 YEARS PART-TIME

DELIVERY EVENINGS AND WEEKENDS FULL-TIME/PART-TIME PART-TIME OR FULL-TIMENUMBER OF PLACES 15

COUrSE BSc / BSc (HONS)

STudENT pROFilE:CouRse AND yeAR of stuDy: Bsc QuANTiTy survEyiNg, THirD yEArNAme: suzANNE cHiNNErNAtioNAlity: sOuTH AFricANCuRReNt employeR: Mlc iNTErNATiONAl

WHy DID yOU DECIDE tO StUDy At HErIOt-WAtt UNIvErSIty?Heriot-Watt has an excellent reputation in

the building industry and the Dubai Campus

made it possible for me to combine world

class working experience with world class

education.

WHAt DO yOU ENjOy MOSt ABOUt yOUr COUrSE?The course is very relevant to what I

experience everyday in the industry, so it

complements both my work and studies.

WHAt WILL BEING A GrADUAtE OF HErIOt-WAtt UNIvErSIty DO FOr yOUr FUtUrE?Heriot-Watt has set the standard which has

become the benchmark for others to follow.

WHAt’S BEEN tHE HIGHLIGHt OF yOUr tIME HErE SO FAr?Starting out as a group of students from

different countries, cultures and industries

and finishing off as graduates, colleagues

and friends.

DESCrIBE HErIOt-WAtt UNIvErSIty IN FOUr WOrDS:Gateway to great success!

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pOStGrADUAtE MAStErSBACHELOrS HONOurS DEGrEE A good first or second class Honours degree in a cognate or semi-cognate discipline. POStGrADuAtE DIPLOMA Attainment of 50% Pass level in the MSc Construction Project Management Postgraduate Diploma examinations. PrOfESSIONAL/COrPOrAtE MEMBErSHIP Membership of a professional institution in a cognate discipline that normally requires an Honours degree for entry.

pOStGrADUAtE DIpLOMABACHELOrS DEGrEE An Ordinary degree in a cognate or semi-cognate discipline. HIGHEr NAtIONAL DIPLOMA HND or equivalent qualification deemed suitable to third year entry of a cognate Bachelors degree, plus four years relevant post-qualification work experience. HIGHEr NAtIONAL CErtIfICAtE HNC or equivalent qualification deemed suitable to second year entry of a cognate Bachelors degree, plus six years relevant post-qualification work experience. PrOfESSIONAL/ASSOCIAtE MEMBErSHIP Membership of a professional institution in a cognate discipline that normally requires a degree for entry. ENGLISH LANGUAGE rEqUIrEMENtSWhere English was not the medium of instruction during previous education, applicants must demonstrate English Language proficiency equivalent to IELTS 6.0, TOEFL 550 (paper-based exam); 213 (computer-based exam); 80 (internet-based exam).

THE COURSEThe professional field of facilities management is growing rapidly worldwide, establishing itself as the source of strategic management for the co-ordination of modern business processes and support facilities.

This Facilities Management qualification develops competencies and skills to enable its graduates to manage facilities effectively for a changing business world.

Taught from the perspective of strategic facilities management, graduates of the course will gain the skills needed to realise the strategic potential of facilities management to contribute to business effectiveness. The course is focused on industrial relevance, ensuring that graduates of the course are quickly able to make a positive and effective contribution to the success of their working environment.

The course is fully accredited by both the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and the British Institute of Facilities Management.

COURSE CONTENTStudents undertake four modules in semester one and a further four modules in semester two.

Taught modules include:

Asset Maintenance Management

Contracts and Procurement

Sustainable Practices in Facilities Management

Service Procurement and Provision

Space Planning and Management.


Students can study individual modules to meet the continued professional learning requirements of the built environment professions.

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DURATION 1 YEAR FULL-TIME, 2 YEARS PART-TIME DELIVERY EVENINGS AND WEEKENDSFULL-TIME/PART-TIME FULL-TIME OR PART-TIMENUMBER OF PLACES 20


STudENT pROFilECouRse AND moDe of stuDy: Msc FAciliTiEs MANAgEMENT, PArT-TiMENAme: BOKKA AMiT sATyANArAyANANAtioNAlity: iNDiANCuRReNt employeR: HONEywEll iNTErNATiONAl MiDDlE EAsT

WHy DID yOU DECIDE tO StUDy At HErIOt-WAtt UNIvErSIty?Heriot-Watt is one of the most reputable

UK institutions. As it offers a Masters in

Facilities Management in Dubai, I felt that

this was the University for me.

WHAt DO yOU ENjOy MOSt ABOUt yOUr COUrSE?The course has made me realise the

importance of buildings and their critical

impact on their occupants - their health,

environment and business value and most

importantly, I could relate this to my

day-to-day life.

WHAt WILL BEING A GrADUAtE OF HErIOt-WAtt UNIvErSIty DO FOr yOUr FUtUrE?It will be adding cream to an ice-cream!

WHAt’S BEEN tHE HIGHLIGHt OF yOUr tIME HErE SO FAr?I really enjoy the course but it is a struggle

doing a full-time job and traveling from

Abu Dhabi to Dubai.

DESCrIBE HErIOt-WAtt UNIvErSIty IN FOUr WOrDS:Smart, cost-effective, emotion.

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pOStGrADUAtE MAStErSBACHELOrS HONOurS DEGrEE A good first or second class Honours degree in a cognate or semi-cognate discipline. POStGrADuAtE DIPLOMA Attainment of 50% Pass level in the MSc Quantity Surveying Postgraduate Diploma examinations. PrOfESSIONAL/COrPOrAtE MEMBErSHIP Membership of a professional institution in a cognate discipline that normally requires an Honours degree for entry.


THE COURSEAs competition amongst those wishing to enter and develop a career in the construction industry grows, this internationally recognised degree provides a quality benchmark for prospective employers and can enhance career progression.

Taught using principles that are applicable in quantity surveying, across many industrial sectors, this course provides graduates with a strong and in depth knowledge of the subject area.

The course is accredited by both the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and by the Chartered Institute Of Builders.

On successful completion of the MSc in Quantity Surveying graduates may then apply for RICS membership and on successful completion of the Assessment of Professional Competence (APC) will achieve full chartered status.



People and Organisational Management

in the Built Environment

Business Management for Built Environment Professionals


Value and Risk Management

Construction Technology

Construction Financial Management.



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DURATION 1 YEAR FULL-TIME, 2 YEARS PART-TIME DELIVERY EVENINGS AND WEEKENDSFULL-TIME/PART-TIME FULL-TIME OR PART-TIME NUMBER OF PLACES 20


STudENT pROFilECouRse AND moDe of stuDy: Msc QuANTiTy survEyiNg, PArT-TiMENAme: DAyOMi jANiKA jAyAwArDENANAtioNAlity: srilANKANCuRReNt employeR: D. g. jONEs iNTErNATiONAl

WHy DID yOU DECIDE tO StUDy At HErIOt-WAtt UNIvErSIty?It’s well recognised and one of the leading

universities in the UK – this will allow me to

achieve my goals.

WHAt DO yOU ENjOy MOSt ABOUt yOUr COUrSE?Getting the opportunity to associate

with the people in the same industry as I

work and hear the various questions and

arguments raised by students. It’s really

helping me to improve my knowledge.

WHAt WILL BEING A GrADUAtE OF HErIOt-WAtt UNIvErSIty DO FOr yOUr FUtUrE?It will allow me to become a member of the

Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.

WHAt’S BEEN tHE HIGHLIGHt OF yOUr tIME HErE SO FAr?Being able to fully engage with the course

work, whilst remaining committed to my

employer and family.

DESCrIBE HErIOt-WAtt UNIvErSIty IN FOUr WOrDS:Valuable, worthwhile, future, security.

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THE COURSEThe effective management of real estate requires the mastering of key technical, business and operational skills founded upon through a knowledge of related disciplines. Real Estate Management and Development provides this knowledge and develops the required skills to allow our graduates to move into a range of professional opportunities.

Graduates may find themselves dealing with valuation, development, investment or management portfolios within the Gulf region, the UK or Europe. Currently, Heriot-Watt University is a leading centre for the education of commercial and residential property professionals in the UK.

The course is accredited by both the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and the Singapore Institute of Surveyors and Valuers.


Taught modules include: Real Estate Appraisal and Valuation International Planning and Property Law Construction Technology

Real Estate Economics

Real Estate Development

Real Estate Investment Analysis.



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new course COUrSE MSc / pOStGrADUAtE DIpLOMA


pOStGrADUAtE MAStErSBACHELOrS HONOurS DEGrEE A good first or second class Honours degree in a cognate or semi-cognate discipline. POStGrADuAtE DIPLOMA Attainment of 50% Pass level in the MSc Construction Project Management module examinations. PrOfESSIONAL/COrPOrAtE MEMBErSHIP Membership of a professional institution in a cognate discipline that normally requires an Honours degree for entry.

pOStGrADUAtE DIpLOMABACHELOrS DEGrEE An Ordinary degree in a cognate or semi-cognate discipline. HIGHEr NAtIONAL DIPLOMA HND or equivalent qualification deemed suitable to third year entry of a cognate Bachelors degree, plus four years relevant post-qualification work experience. HIGHEr NAtIONAL CErtIfICAtE HNC or equivalent qualification deemed suitable to second year entry of a cognate Bachelors degree, plus six years relevant post-qualification work experience.

PrOfESSIONAL/ASSOCIAtE MEMBErSHIP Membership of a professional institution in a cognate discipline that normally requires a degree for entry. ENGLISH LANGUAGE rEqUIrEMENtSWhere English was not the medium of instruction during previous education, applicants must demonstrate English Language proficiency equivalent to IELTS 6.0, TOEFL 550 (paper-based exam); 213 (computer-based exam); 80 (internet-based exam).

CONTaCT: Admissions Administrator 0131 451 8176 0131 451 3327 [email protected] www.macs.hw.ac.uk

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pOStGrADUAtE MAStErSBACHELOrS HONOurS DEGrEE A good first or second class Honours degree in a cognate or semi-cognate discipline. POStGrADuAtE DIPLOMA Attainment of 50% Pass level in the MSc Construction Project Management examinations. PrOfESSIONAL/COrPOrAtE MEMBErSHIP Membership of a professional institution in a cognate discipline that normally requires an Honours degree for entry.


THE COURSEIn the global construction industry there is a very high level of demand for qualified construction project managers. This course produces qualified project managers of the quality required by UK, Middle Eastern and global construction industries, both in terms of their immediate ability to perform and their longer term strategic potential.

Taught from the perspective of construction project management, with principles that apply far beyond this sector, this course provides students with access to both a solid theoretical base and current and future strategies in practical project management.

The course is accredited by both the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and by the Chartered Institute of Builders.



Project Management: Theory and Practice

Project Management: Strategic Issues


Value and Risk Management

People and Organisational Management

Construction Financial Management

Business Management

Project Management Case Study.



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STudENT pROFilE:CouRse AND moDe of stuDy: Msc cONsTrucTiON PrOjEcT MANAgEMENT, PArT-TiMENAme: ABu EBEiD MArwANNAtioNAlity: PAlEsTiNiANCuRReNt employeR: TurNEr cONsTrucTiON iNTErNATiONAl

WHy DID yOU DECIDE tO StUDy At HErIOt-WAtt UNIvErSIty?Because it’s the only University in UAE that

provides a Masters degree in Construction

Project Management.

WHAt DO yOU ENjOy MOSt ABOUt yOUr COUrSE?It offers professional education from a

western university that is located in Dubai.

WHAt WILL BEING A GrADUAtE OF HErIOt-WAtt UNIvErSIty DO FOr yOUr FUtUrE?I believe it will be very helpful to my career

to have a degree from a British university.

DESCrIBE HErIOt-WAtt UNIvErSIty IN FOUr WOrDS:Professional, quality, reputable, flexible.

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iNTROduCTiONBy sTEvE gill

The School of Mathematical and

Computer Sciences, or MACS for short,

is a thriving school with an excellent

reputation for the quality of its

teaching and research.

The School has a number of active

research groups and these receive

strong support from the UK Research

councils, the European Union and

many industrial partners including

Motorola. These explore the latest

developments in:

biomedical informatics systems

database, information and

knowledge based systems

dependable systems

intelligent systems

vision interactive systems and

graphical environments

automation of logics, types and

rewriting.

Our postgraduate courses are

designed around today’s increasing

need for software engineers and

managers who are not only conversant

with current trends, but are also

able to assess the potential of new

technologies.

In Dubai we offer a well established

postgraduate programme of study

leading to a highly regarded and

internationally recognised MSc

qualification.

The MACS community of postgraduate

students is about 300 worldwide and

our courses are accredited by the

British Computer Society (BCS). The

courses are taught in the evening and

at weekends to allow people who are

working to participate. We have been

teaching postgraduate courses over

a number of years now at our Dubai

Campus and have large number of

graduates, several of whom have left

with distinctions.

As well as links to our large pool of

UK based staff we also have highly

qualified staff, based permanently in

Dubai who are more than happy to

help with any problems that students

encounter. As the teaching materials,

assessment and awards are the same,

students at the Dubai Campus can be

confident that they will receive the

same high standard of teaching as our

students in the UK.

If you decide to join our School then

I will look forward to welcoming you.

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THE COURSEThe aim of this MSc and Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Systems Management is to impart the skills and understanding required to manage complex computer systems as part of the support services of an organisation. This will include selection, installation, maintenance and support of a wide range of computing technologies and an understanding of currently recommended computing technologies.

All Computer Science programmes at Heriot-Watt are accredited by the British Computer Society. Our taught postgraduate courses draw very much on the strength of the research activities carried out by academic staff. As the pace of change in computer science and information technology is quite staggering, our taught postgraduate courses draw very much on the strength of the research activities carried out by academic staff.


Taught modules include: Software Engineering Fundamentals Systems Programming and Scripting Computer Systems Technologies

Database and Information Systems

Network Applications

Information Systems Methodologies

Resource Methods and Project Planning

Project Requirements, Analysis and Design.


AT A GLANCE

DURATION 1 YEARDELIVERY EVENINGS AND WEEKENDSFULL-TIME/PART-TIME FULL-TIMENUMBER OF PLACES 25

new course COUrSE MSc / pOStGrADUAtE DIpLOMA


pOStGrADUAtE MAStErSBACHELOrS HONOurS DEGrEE A good first or second class Honours degree in a cognate or semi-cognate discipline. POStGrADuAtE DIPLOMA Students who attain a 50% Pass level in the Postgraduate Diploma course will be offered the chance to complete a Master’s Dissertation to allow them to upgrade their award to an MSc. PrOfESSIONAL/COrPOrAtE MEMBErSHIP Membership of a professional institution in a cognate discipline that normally requires an Honours degree for entry.

pOStGrADUAtE DIpLOMABACHELOrS DEGrEE An Ordinary degree in a cognate or semi-cognate discipline. HIGHEr NAtIONAL DIPLOMA HND or equivalent qualification deemed suitable to third year entry of a cognate Bachelors degree, plus four years relevant post-qualification work experience. HIGHEr NAtIONAL CErtIfICAtE HNC or equivalent qualification deemed suitable to second year entry of a cognate Bachelors degree, plus six years relevant post-qualification work experience.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE rEqUIrEMENtSWhere English was not the medium of instruction during previous education, applicants must demonstrate English Language proficiency equivalent to IELTS 6.0, TOEFL 550 (paper-based exam); 213 (computer-based exam); 80 (internet-based exam).

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iNFORmaTiON TEChNOlOgY


pOStGrADUAtE MAStErSBACHELOrS HONOurS DEGrEE A good first or second class Honours degree in an IT discipline or computing, or a discipline involving a substantial academic component of IT or computing.POStGrADuAtE DIPLOMA Students who attain a 50% Pass level in the Postgraduate Diploma course will be offered the chance to complete a Master’s Dissertation to allow them to upgrade their award to an MSc.

pOStGrADUAtE DIpLOMABACHELOrS DEGrEE An Ordinary degree in an IT discipline or computing or a discipline involving a substantial academic component of IT or computing.HIGHEr NAtIONAL DIPLOMA HND or equivalent qualification deemed suitable to third year entry of a cognate Bachelors degree, plus four years relevant post-qualification work experience. HIGHEr NAtIONAL CErtIfICAtE HNC or equivalent qualification deemed suitable to second year entry of a cognate Bachelors degree, plus six years relevant post-qualification work experience. PrOfESSIONAL/ASSOCIAtE MEMBErSHIP Membership of a professional institution in a cognate discipline that normally requires a degree for entry. ENGLISH LANGUAGE rEqUIrEMENtSWhere English was not the medium of instruction during previous education, applicants must demonstrate English Language proficiency equivalent to IELTS 6.0, TOEFL 550 (paper-based exam); 213 (computer-based exam); 80 (internet-based exam).

THE COURSEThe aim of this MSc and Postgraduate Diploma in Information Technology is to educate software engineers. The course is concerned with the use and application of information technology in the specification, design, development and deployment of software. Throughout the course you will be implementing software solutions to practical problems, and putting into practice the theoretical concepts learned in lectures. As well as studying core software engineering topics such as Java programming and UML specification of object oriented systems, a range of other modules will be followed such as Databases and Network Applications.

COURSE CONTENTStudents undertake four modules in semester one, and a further four in semester two. Results from these examinations determine whether students progress to an individual project of four months duration leading to the MSc degree.

Taught modules include: Software Engineering Foundations Advanced Software Engineering

Databases and Information Systems

Mobile Communications and Programming

Network Applications

Information Systems Methodologies

Resource Methods and Project Planning

Project Requirements Analysis and Design.


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DURATION 1 YEARDELIVERY EVENINGS AND WEEKENDSFULL-TIME/PART-TIME FULL-TIMENUMBER OF PLACES 25


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WHy DID yOU DECIDE tO StUDy At HErIOt-WAtt UNIvErSIty?I love the UK education system and when I

found out that Heriot-Watt University is one

of the top ranked universities, I wanted to

study with the university in Dubai.

WHAt DO yOU ENjOy MOSt ABOUt yOUr COUrSE? As an IT student, I find that the IT field

is being developed every day so I enjoy

the up-to-date teaching material and the

practical assignments which will give me a

good experience when applying within the

industry.

WHAt WILL BEING A GrADUAtE OF HErIOt-WAtt UNIvErSIty DO FOr yOUr FUtUrE? I think that being awarded a Masters

degree by Heriot-Watt University will

provide me with more opportunities in

both practical and academic fields.

WHAt’S BEEN tHE HIGHLIGHt OF yOUr tIME HErE SO FAr?The quality of the teaching.

DESCrIBE HErIOt-WAtt UNIvErSIty IN FOUr WOrDS:Quality, credibility, history, future.

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The MSc course in Petroleum

Engineering has been offered by the

Institute of Petroleum Engineering

(IPE) at Heriot-Watt University,

Edinburgh Campus since 1975. Due

to the popularity and success of this

course, the Institute has started the

same course in Russia, China, Malaysia

and at the University’s Dubai Campus.

The MSc course is professional in

nature and is designed to equip

engineers with the knowledge and

skills necessary to operate effectively

as reservoir, drilling or production

engineers, working to the standards

required by the petroleum industry.

HErIOt-WAtt’S GLOBAL rEpUtAtIONHeriot-Watt University is an

international brand in the oil

industry, also offering specialist

courses worldwide and conducting

leading edge research that informs

our teaching. For 10 successive years

Heriot-Watt University Edinburgh

Campus has been awarded the highest

possible research ranking available

to British universities and is ranked in

the top three educational institutions

worldwide for petroleum engineering.

Our graduates are recruited by most

of the major multi-national and

national oil companies, and service

companies.

COUrSE DELIvEry IN DUBAIWe maintain exactly the same

standard of education in our Dubai

Campus as in Edinburgh, with students

sitting the same exams and being

awarded the same degree certificate.

The taught modules are delivered

mainly by lecturers from Edinburgh,

supplemented by video conferences,

guest lectures, on-line learning,

Society of Petroleum Engineers

lectures, industry visits, and a

computer lab providing access to latest

industry standard software worth

several million dollars.

As part of the course, there is one

geological field trip to Jebel Hafit

(near the Oman border) and industrial

visits to companies in Dubai and

Abu Dhabi. The team-based Field

Development Project is conducted at

the Dubai Campus, and we always

try to place as many students within

industry for their Individual Projects.

In addition, the students become

members of the Society of Petroleum

Engineers (SPE). The Northern

Emirates branch of SPE support an

SPE Student Chapter Campus and

welcomes our students to its meetings.

Dubai Campus students are given free

SPE membership, and free access to

the SPE dinner, SPE presentations and

the SPE electronic library. Thus our

students begin an association with

the SPE that should last through their

professional life.

Our students compete for two prizes:

best MSc Petroleum Engineering

student

best MSc Petroleum Engineering

project.

All of the graduates from our first

cohort from Dubai found employment

within industry in the region.

All our graduates are invited to join

the Heriot-Watt Oil and Gas Alumni

Association. This is a world-wide club

for all our graduates, fostering links

between individuals and the industry,

wherever they may find themselves.

We invite suitably qualified and

committed students to join us for

an intense year of study, in the

knowledge that successful completion

of our degree is an ideal and proven

preparation for a rewarding career in

the upstream petroleum industry.

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pETROlEum ENgiNEERiNg


pOStGrADUAtE MAStErSStudents who attain a 50% Pass level in the Postgraduate Diploma course will be offered the chance to complete a Master’s Dissertation to allow then to upgrade their award to an MSc.

BACHELOrS HONOUrS DEGrEEA good first or second class Honours degree in a relevant science or engineering subject from a recognised university.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE rEqUIrEMENtSWhere English was not the medium of instruction during previous education, applicants must demonstrate English Language proficiency equivalent to IELTS 6.5, TOEFL 580 (paper-based exam).

THE COURSEThe MSc in Petroleum Engineering at Heriot-Watt University is a programme of lectures and project work, encompassing a wide range of petroleum engineering fundamentals, pertinent to the modern industry.

Vocational in its nature, the course allows students to study specific modules as well as undertake a field development project (with other students) and an individual research project. The course has the principal objectives of providing specialist high quality learning and teaching, employment success for its graduates and within business and industry.

As a result of this specialist education, over 90% of graduates from the course have found employment within the petroleum industry soon after graduation, as oil and oilfield service companies actively target our graduates.

The MSc in Petroleum Engineering is recognised globally by oil and gas companies.

As well as the compulsory Field Development Project and the Individual Research Project, students will undertake the following taught modules:

Drilling Engineering

Petroleum Geoscience

Production Technology

Project Economics

Formation Evaluation

Reservoir Engineering

Reservoir Simulation

Well Testing.

AT A GLANCE

DURATION 1 YEAR FULL-TIME, 2 YEARS PART-TIME DELIVERY DAYFULL-TIME/PART-TIME FULL-TIME OR PART-TIME NUMBER OF PLACES 30

COUrSE MSc

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EdiNbuRgh buSiNESS SChOOl

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iNTROduCTiONBy sHiriN jArrAr

Edinburgh Business School is the

Graduate School of Business at

Heriot-Watt University and is where

our world renowned MBA is taught

from. Established in 1997, the School

marked a milestone in Heriot-Watt

University’s provision of postgraduate

management education and executive

development.

The Edinburgh Business School MBA

Programme is a long-established and

highly successful programme as it is

globally recognised as a demanding

and broad-based management

degree. It enables students to

gain core knowledge of subjects

fundamental to management,

develop analytical skills which are

indispensable in problem solving

and decision making, understand

the process of management and

human behaviour in organisations,

and gain insights into the changing

business, economic, social and

political environments which affect

the commercial world.

The effectiveness of the EBS MBA

Programme is demonstrated by

its success. To date, Over 11,000

students have graduated from our

MBA Programme from over 150

countries making Edinburgh Business

School’s MBA Programme the largest

international MBA in the World.

Over 40% of Fortune 500 companies

have staff on this programme. All

students, no matter which mode of

study they pursue, must pass the

same examinations and there is no

difference in standards amongst the

different modes.

Having been taught in Dubai for

three years, the MBA is taught in

a flexible and structured manner

to assist the working professional

of today. Attracting students from

the engineering, business and

pharmaceutical industries, interactive

discussion groups provide for the vital

sharing of local market knowledge.

Our MBA Programme offers students

the chance to specialise in Strategic

Planning, Marketing, Human

Resource Management and Financial

Management. You work towards your

MBA on a module-by-module basis.

After completing the required nine

modules, consisting of seven core

modules and the student’s choice of two

elective modules from a choice of 32,

students are awarded the Masters of

Business Administration Degree.

Alternatively, if students are working

towards a Specialised MBA, they

complete their seven core modules and

four electives of their specialism area

to be awarded the Masters of Business

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CONTaCT mBA programme Department

00 971 4 364 1387 00 971 4 360 4800

[email protected]

www.ebsglobal.net

Administration Degree in the specialised

area they have chosen.

As the MBA continues to grow, we

are always delighted to welcome new

students, not only from the UAE, but

neighbouring Gulf countries, Africa,

Iran and many more. We appreciate

that all students are studying to

enhance their career opportunities,

whilst continually enriching our

MBA classes.

To date, Over 11,000 students have graduated from our MBA Programme from over 150 countries making Edinburgh Business School’s MBA Programme the largest international MBA in the World. Over 40% of Fortune 500 companies have staff on this programme.

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Admission to the part-time MBA is by application and acceptance. You are expected to have:

A recognised first or second class Honours degree, or a qualification deemed to be equivalent, or passes in three of the MBA courses (one of which must be core) by self-study

A minimum of two years’ post-qualifying full-time work experience of a relevant nature (a CV and two reference letters, ideally one academic and one work reference must be submitted).

ENGLISH LANGUAGE rEqUIrEMENtSWhere English is not the first language, application must demonstrate English Language proficiency of:

IELTS (Academic Testing) 6.5/9 TOEFL (Internet-Based Test) 92/120 TOEFL (Paper-Based Test) 580/677

THE COURSEEdinburgh Business School, the MBA Graduate School of Business at Heriot-Watt University, offers one of the most popular MBA programmes in the world. It is the largest programme taught in the UK and the second largest world-wide, as listed by the Financial Times newspaper.

THE PROGRAMMEEdinburgh Business School (EBS) offers students the chance to work at their own pace, in their own time, yet get full on-campus and online academic support.

EBS also offers the students the chance to interact with fellow students across the Gulf and to join our network of over 6,500 students worldwide, and over 11,000 alumni (150 in the Gulf area).

Two further elective modules are also studied to allow for specialisation. Elective modules include: Marketing Finance Human Resources Management Strategic Planning.

COURSE CONTENTStudents on the MBA Programme must complete nine courses made up of seven core courses: Economics; Organisational Behaviour; Marketing; Accounting; Project Management; Finance and Strategic Planning and the choice of two Elective courses out of the range of 32.

AT A GLANCE

DURATION: 22 MONTHSDELIVERY WEEKEND AND EVENING CLASSESFULL-TIME/PART-TIME PART-TIME

COUrSE MBA

STudENT pROFilE

CouRse AND moDe of stuDy: MBA, Full-TiMENAme: isHu MiglANiNAtioNAlity: iNDiAN

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WHy DID yOU DECIDE tO StUDy At HErIOt-WAtt UNIvErSIty?The MBA is reputable, organised and

world-renowned. I appreciate Heriot Watt’s

effort to enable UAE students to gain a high

quality UK degree in Dubai and offering such

a flexible program.

WHAt DO yOU ENjOy MOSt ABOUt yOUr COUrSE?The professors are very experienced and

helpful. The Edinburgh Business School

website is great as I can contact the other

alumni and also the professors if I have any

problems.

WHAt WILL BE A GrADUAtE OF HErIOt-WAtt UNIvErSIty DO FOr yOUr FUtUrE?It will complete my CV and lead my career to

those heights where sky is the limit!

WHAt’S BEEN tHE HIGHLIGHt OF yOUr tIME HErE SO FAr?I really enjoy the flexibility of the course,

cosmopolitan and helpful students and the

very helpful staff always there to assist.

DESCrIBE HErIOt-WAtt UNIvErSIty IN FOUr WOrDS:The key to success.


CONTaCT mBA programme Department

00 971 4 364 1387 00 971 4 360 4800

[email protected]

www.ebsglobal.net

hOw TO applY aNd FiNaNCial iNFORmaTiONHOW tO AppLyHeriot-Watt University accepts

applications for the Dubai Campus all

year round. In order to apply, please

send us your completed application

form, via courier or an approved

agent. You can also bring your

application to the campus in person.

You can pick up an application form

from the Dubai Campus, an exhibition

that we are attending or from one of

many approved agents around the

world. You can also download and

print an application form from:

www.hw.ac.uk/dubai/documents/

dubai-application-form.pdf

Please remember to include all the

supporting documents that the

application requires. Generally this will

involve proof of previous educational

attainment, two reference letters and

sometimes your CV. Please see the

checklists on the application form or

contact the Admissions office for more

information.

WHAt NExt?All applications will be carefully

considered by the Course Directors

who will do one of three things:

make you an Unconditional offer

(which you must accept within two

weeks of receiving) or;

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make you a Conditional offer which

will require you to achieve further

qualifications or provide additional

supporting documents or;

regretfully reject your application at

this time.

SCHOLArSHIpSHeriot-Watt University appreciates the

investment students will make towards

their education and, to help ease this

financial burden is in a position to

offer a range of Scholarships to those

who qualify. For a full list of current

scholarships, please visit:

www.hw.ac.uk/dubai/financial-

information/scholarships.htm

tUItION FEESTuition fees for the 2009-2010 session

range from between AED 24,000 and

AED 94,500, depending on the course

and the method of study. Full fee

information can be found at:


information/tuition-fees.htm

Please note that the University does

not allow for fees to be paid in

installments where a student requires

a student visa from Immigration.


CONTaCT Recruitment and Admissions Office, Heriot-Watt University, Block 2, Dubai International Academic City PO Box 294345 DUBAI

00 971 4 361 6999

[email protected]

www.hw.ac.uk/dubai


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We have responsibility for student

enrolment, examinations, student

records, graduation and coursework

submissions. In addition, we offer

advice and support on a wide range of

issues, such as transfer to Edinburgh,

student visas, accommodation,

amendments to registration and access

to VISION, the online learning tool.

ACCOMMODAtION The University provides safe and

comfortable student apartments,

the Student Services Office provides a one-stop-shop for all general student queries. Staff provide information and guidance on a range of academic related mattersto make sure that the student experience is as smooth as possible.

close to shops and local amenities.

Accommodation is provided in fully-

furnished apartments on a twin-

sharing basis. There are separate

apartments for male and female

students.

FACILItIESThe student apartments have round-

the-clock security, centralised air

conditioning, private bathrooms,

telephones and remote controlled

colour televisions.

STudENT SERViCES

Each apartment includes a sitting

room, dining hall and a fully equipped

kitchen including a fridge, electric

cooker, microwave, washing machine

and cutlery.

Students can also access the following

facilities (additional charges apply):

safety deposit boxes

doctor on-call

laundry, pressing and dry cleaning

internet access.

Our student apartments are situated

near the General Post Office at the

Government Square in Sharjah, which

is an approximately 45 minute drive

from the University campus. A bus

service to and from the campus is

provided for an additional AED 6,000

per academic year.

Within a 10 minute walking distance,

students can access the Central Souq,

the Mega Mall and Sharjah Shopping

Centre. Nearby, there are bookshops,

currency exchange centres, banks,

supermarkets and restaurants.

“wE OFFER adViCE aNd

SuppORT ON a widE RaNgE

OF iSSuES”

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There are a limited number of

spaces available and bookings are

confirmed only upon receipt of the

Accommodation Application Form and

payment in full of the accommodation

fees and relevant tuition fees at least

30 days before your course begins.

For information on the cost of

student accommodation please visit:


information/living-costs.htm

Regrettably, there is no refund for early

departure from the Residences for any

reason.

If you have any queries relating to

accommodation you should contact the

Student Services Office:

00 971 4 361 6984

[email protected]

trANSpOrt Transport to and from the campus is

provided along designated routes,

including the student accommodation

apartments, as indicated below.

Transport fees are payable for the

entire year in two installments and are

non-refundable. The first installment

should be paid 30 days before the

commencement of the course and the

second installment should be paid as a

post dated cheque dated 30 days prior to

the start of the second semester.

The transportation service will be made

available subject to a minimum number

of students and only if found feasible.

We offer a transport service to the

campus for full-time students, with three

main pick-up areas:

Bur Dubai, Deira and Karama

Ghusais and Sharjah

Abu Dhabi.

The service operates five days per week,

Sunday – Thursday, and pick-up times

vary depending on the number of

students and the distance to campus.

The transport service is predominantly

used by undergraduate students, as the

majority of our postgraduate students

have their own transport. You may apply

for transport services using the Student

Transport Form which is available from

the Transport Services Department. If you

have any queries relating to transport

you should contact Mr Anil Kumar,

Transport Services Department on:

00 971 4 361 6988

[email protected]

vISA SErvICES If you require a student visa, Student

Services can offer advice and guidance on

the application process. Dubai Knowledge

Village is the visa sponsor and all students

who are studying on a student visa are

required to attend an orientation event

normally held in September each year. If

you would like further information about

visas please visit:

www www.hw.ac.uk/dubai/

admissions/visa-requirements.htm

If you have any queries relating to visas you

should contact the Student Services Office:

00 971 4 361 6984

[email protected]

It HELpDESK We have a dedicated IT Helpdesk at the

Dubai Campus and a fully equipped

computer lab with over 40 computers.

The IT Helpdesk provides support to

students for all the major IT packages

and staff can assist you with a wide

range of queries, from accessing VISION

and email, to assisting with printing or

resolving software problems.

LIBrAry The Dubai Campus Library has a wide

selection of books and journals to

support your studies. This collection

is added to throughout the academic

year in response to requests from

academic staff and students, to

ensure you have access to the most

up-to-date reference material.

In addition to our collection of books

and journals, students are also able

to access and download a range of

electronic journals and to search

databases for articles, conference

papers and theses. The Library also

produces a number of Resource Guides

specifically to assist Dubai Campus

students in finding material relating to

their subject area.

Our Library staff are available to offer

advice and guidance on all aspects

of the Library at the campus and

are open from 9am – 10pm during

semesters.


CONTaCTStudent Services Office, Heriot-Watt University, Block 2, Dubai International Academic City PO Box 294345 DUBAI

00 971 4 361 6984

00 971 4 360 4818

[email protected]

www.hw.ac.uk/dubai

FREQuENTlY aSKEd QuESTiONS

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Q: WHEN CAN I AppLy tO tHE DUBAI CAMpUS?

A: You can apply to the Dubai

Campus any time you like; we have a

rolling admissions system. However,

there are deadlines before the start

of each semester. Please contact us for

more information.

Q: WHEN WILL I rECEIvE My OFFEr OF StUDy?

A: The Admissions Office always

endeavors to contact applicants with

their offer, within two weeks of the

full application being received.

Q: DO I NEED prOOF OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE prOFICIENCy IN OrDEr tO AppLy?

A: If English is not your first

language and you have not studied

in English before (either at school or

a previous institution) then you must

provide proof of English language

proficiency. Each course has its own

requirement but the lowest we would

accept is IELTS at 6.00 (or IELTS 5.0

for the Degree Entry Programme) or

equivalent. All MBA applicants must

provide proof of English language

proficiency where English is not the

first language.

Q: DO yOU HAvE MULtIpLE INtAKES?

A: Yes. September is the University’s

largest intake with all courses that

we offer starting then. Our MBA,

Strategic Project Management, Energy

and School of the Built Environment

courses also have intakes that begin in

January and May.

Q: DO yOU ALLOW StUDENtS tO trANSFEr FrOM OtHEr UNIvErSItIES AND COLLEGES?

A: Yes. Providing that you have

studied and passed the acceptable

subjects for our courses, we will

consider all applications of transfer

students. At the time of applying,

transcripts or mark sheets detailing

previous education must be submitted.

Q: DO AppLICANtS HAvE tO tAKE AN ENtry tESt?

A: No. The only testing that we

require is that of English Language

proficiency where it is applicable.

Q: WHAt’S AN HONOUrS yEAr IN UNDErGrADUAtE StUDy?

A: Because Heriot-Watt is a Scottish

University, it traditionally takes four

years to complete an Honours degree.

An honours year is an additional year

of study at the end of the three years

it takes to achieve a Bachelor degree.

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Q: WHAt IS tHE DIFFErENCE BEtWEEN A pOStGrADUAtE DIpLOMA AND MAStErS qUALIFICAtION?

A: Generally, a Masters degree takes

12 months to complete, consisting

of nine months of taught modules

and a three month research project.

Students who successfully pass the

modules, can undertake the research

project and graduate with a Masters

degree. Those students who do not

undertake the research project, and

only the modules, graduate with a

Postgraduate Diploma.

Q: WHAt ArE tHE tIMINGS OF tHE CLASSES?

A: The Degree Entry Programme

and undergraduate programmes

are taught full-time during the day,

Sunday to Thursday. Our School of

the Built Environment undergraduate

courses and all other postgraduate

courses are taught full-time or

part-time in the evening and/or

at weekends to allow for flexible

learning. Please see the course details

in the previous section.

Q: DO tHE COUrSE FEES INCLUDE ALL tHE COUrSE MAtErIALS AND ExAM FEES?

A: Yes. The annual fees include all

the academic costs associated with

completing your course. Transport,

accommodation and visa charges

are additional, as is the application

processing fee.

Q: IS tHErE A MENtOrING SCHEME?

A: Yes. Each student is assigned to a

member of academic staff with who

they are to meet with throughout the

year.

Q: DO yOU OFFEr INtErNSHIpS?A: The University does not offer

formal internships currently. However,

the Dubai Campus has excellent links

with local and international companies.

Q: IS tHErE A CArEErS SErvICE?A: The University has a careers service

that supports all of its students.

Q: WILL My DEGrEE CErtIFICAtE MENtION DUBAI ON It?

A: No. As all students are studying

the same British courses, regardless

of what country they are in, they are

awarded with the same Heriot-Watt

University certificate.

Q: WHErE IS HErIOt-WAtt UNIvErSIty’S CAMpUS IN DUBAI?

A: Since 2005, Heriot-Watt has

been situated at Dubai International

Academic City which is approximately

25 minutes from the centre of Dubai.

A public bus service also operates

to the campus to and from popular

residential areas in the city. Please

visit the website below for further

information:

www.hw.ac.uk/dubai/about/maps-

directions.htm

Q: IS tHErE CAr pArKING ON CAMpUS?

A: There is plenty of parking space

for our students at Dubai International

Academic City.

Q: IS tHE DUBAI CAMpUS ACCrEDItED By tHE MINIStry OF EDUCAtION?

A: The Dubai Campus is not

accredited by the Ministry of

Education, but it is fully licensed

to teach its degrees in Dubai. All

graduates receive a British degree

that is accredited by the Royal Charter

in the UK and all degree certificates

can be attested by the UAE Embassy

in London.



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If you have a general enquiry, please

contact us at:


Block 2


PO Box 294345

DUBAI

00 971 4 361 6999

00 971 4 360 4818

[email protected]

www.hw.ac.uk/dubai

for course enquiries, please contact

the Admissions Office at:

Recruitment and Admissions Office


Block 2


PO Box 294345

DUBAI

00 971 4 361 6977

00 971 4 360 4818

[email protected]

www.hw.ac.uk/dubai

Online, on the phone, via email and in person; contact us from any time zone. Our dedicated staff in Admissions and Student Services are always here to advise and help you.

for MBA enquiries, please contact:

MBA Office


Block 2


PO Box 294345

DUBAI

00 971 4 364 1387

00 971 4 360 4800

[email protected]

www.hw.ac.uk/dubai

for enquiries relating to

accommodation, transport or visas,

please contact:

Student Services Office


Block 2


PO Box 294345

DUBAI

00 971 4 361 6984

00 971 4 360 4818

[email protected]

www.hw.ac.uk/dubai

CONTaCT uS

www.hw.ac.uk/dubai

CONTaCT

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iNdExAccommodation 70

Accountancy and Finance 22

Applying 69

Business Administration 20

Business and Finance 24

Careers Service 73

Come and See Us 4

Computer Systems Management 56

Construction Project Management 42, 52

Contact Us 74

Degree Entry Programme 12

Dubai Campus, Introducing the 8

Edinburgh Business School 64

Electronic and Electrical Engineering 32

Energy 38

Engineering and Management 36

Engineering Degree Entry Programme 14

English Language Proficiency 72

Entry Test 72

Facilities 70

Facilities Management 46

Fees 69

Financial Information 69

Frequently Asked Questions 72

Fresh Talent Initiative 11

Head of Dubai Campus, Welcome from 3

Heriot-Watt University, Introducing 7

How to Apply and Financial Information 69

Information Technology 58

Institute of Petroleum Engineering 60

Internships 73

IT Helpdesk 71

Library 71

Management 26

Management Degree Entry Programme 16

Master of Business Administration 66

Mechanical Engineering 34

Mentoring 73

Ministry of Education 73

Open Days 4, 76

Parking 73

Petroleum Engineering 60, 62

Quantity Surveying 44, 47

Real Estate Management and Development 50

Scholarships 69

School of Engineering and Physical Sciences 30

School of Management and Languages 18

School of Mathematical and Computer Sciences 54

School of the Built Environment 40

Strategic Project Management 28

Student Services 70

Transfers 72

Transfer to the UK 11

Transport 71

University Principal, Welcome from 3

Visa Services 71

Welcome to the Dubai Campus 2

Editor Karen Larter, Press and Public Relations, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh With special thanks to Roz McLoughlin, Heriot-Watt University, Dubai

Design and Production www.mortonward.co.uk

Photography Neville Hopwood, Laurence Winram


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Come and visit us in our modern facilities at Dubai International Academic City or at exhibitions around the world where you will always receive a warm welcome. Academic and admissions staff will advise, educate and enthuse you towards your future studies. your friends and family are always very welcome too.

OpEN daYS

OpEN DAyS – MEEt tHE tEAMThroughout the year, the Recruitment

and Admissions team organises and

runs formal Open Days for prospective

students and their friends and family

to visit the campus. This is your

chance to tour the facilities, speak

with current students and academic

staff about the University and the

courses we offer. There is always the

opportunity to apply for your chosen

course on the Open Days as well.

OpEN daY daTES5 December 2008

27 February 2009

1 May 2009

19 June 2009

14 August 2009

CONTaCT [email protected]

www.hw.ac.uk/dubai

The University’s origins are reflected in its shield,

which dates back to 1889. The current version

dates from 1966, when Heriot-Watt gained its

University status by Royal Charter.

The Shield is made up of two halves; that on

the left is made up of six bars alternating in

gold and blue, derived from the Coat-of-Arms

matriculated in England by James Watt’s son,

with superimposed on this a green tree, which is

included in the heraldic design for the Arms of

Watt and Watson in Scotland.

The right half is derived from half of the Heriot

Coat-of-Arms. The lower has half of the five-

pointed star of the Heriot Shield in blue, and

the upper has an open book to indicate the

educational status of the owner.

Heriot-Watt University’s sHield

DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITYWhilst every effort has been taken to ensure the accuracy of the information in this prospectus at the time of going to press, the University wishes to emphasise that the courses, facilities and other arrangements for students described in this publication are regularly reviewed and are naturally subject to change from time to time.

The University accordingly reserves the right without notice to vary the content of the courses and syllabuses previously announced, withdraw degree programmes and to modify as seems appropriate the facilities and arrangements for students. If the University discontinues any courses, applicants will be notified and be given alternate options.

Any changes will be incorporated in subsequent editions of this book and applicants and students should enquire as to the up-to-date position when they need to know this.

The University also gives notice that it will not accept liability for any loss or injury sustained by a student whether in connection with their studies or not.

October 2009

Heriot-Watt University is a registered Trademark. The Pennant logo is a trademark of the University. Neither can be used unless prior written permission has been obtained.

All information correct at the time of going to print.

Heriot-Watt University is a Charity registered in Scotland, SC000278.

© Heriot-Watt University. All rights reserved.


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