Program Overview

Overview of the American University in Dubai

The American University in Dubai (AUD) is a respected institution for higher education in the region. The university's evolution began as a fact-finding mission in 1991 and has since grown to offer recognized undergraduate and graduate degrees.

Programs Offered

AUD offers a range of programs, including:

• Undergraduate Programs:
  • Architecture (B.Arch.)
  • Biology (B.S.)
  • Business Administration (B.B.A.)
  • Civil Engineering (B.S.C.E.)
  • Communication and Information Studies (B.C.I.S.)
  • Computer Engineering (B.S.Comp.E.)
  • Electrical Engineering (B.S.E.E.)
  • Game Design and Development (B.S.)
  • International Studies (B.A.I.S.)
  • Interior Design (B.F.A.)
  • Mechanical Engineering (B.S.M.E.)
  • MMU International Progression Path
  • Psychology (B.A.)
  • Visual Communication (B.F.A.)
• Pre-University Programs:
  • Summer Camp
• Graduate Programs:
  • Artificial Intelligence (M.S.)
  • Business Administration (M.B.A.)
  • Construction Management (M.S.C.M.)
  • Education (M.Ed.)
  • Innovation Management (M.S.)
  • International Affairs (M.A.)
  • Leadership and Innovation in Contemporary Media (M.A.)
  • Urban Design and Digital Environments (M.U.D.D.E.)
• Professional and Certificate Programs:
  • Center for Executive Programs and Professional Services (CEPPS)
  • The English Bridge Program (Center For English Proficiency)
  • Certificate Programs

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (B.S.C.E.)

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (B.S.C.E.) program is designed to ensure excellence in multiple technical areas within the broad field of civil engineering. The program emphasizes the role of general education, ethical and social responsibility, and life-long learning in the personal and professional growth of future civil engineers.

Program Details

The program consists of 137 hours of required credit, including:

• Mathematics/Natural Sciences
• Arts and Sciences
• Civil Engineering
• 15 credit hours of civil engineering electives

Learning Outcomes

Upon completing their studies, graduates will be able to:

• Identify, formulate, and solve complex civil infrastructure, construction, and environmental engineering problems
• Apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs
• Communicate effectively with a range of audiences
• Make informed engineering decisions, guided by ethical and professional responsibility
• Function effectively on a team
• Develop and conduct experiments, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions

Facilities

The program utilizes state-of-the-art facilities, including:

• Fluid Mechanics Laboratory
• Materials/Structures Laboratory
• Geotechnical Engineering Laboratory

Admissions Entry

All applying students must have:

• A high school/secondary school certificate or equivalent
• International TOEFL or Academic IELTS or the equivalent score on another internationally-recognized English exam
• The University administers the ACCUPLACER Exam (Math) to place students at the appropriate mathematics level

Faculty

The program is led by experienced faculty members, including:

• Chair of the Department of Civil Engineering and Professor of Civil Engineering: Peiman Kianmehr
• Senior Consultant: Mohamad Nagi
• Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering: Ahmed Badr Mabrouk
• Associate Professor of Civil Engineering: Mohammed Zaki
• Associate Professor of Civil Engineering: Timur Ibrahim Mauga

Related Programs

Related programs include:

• Master of Science in Construction Management (M.S.C.M.)
• Minor in Environmental Engineering
• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (B.S.M.E.)
• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (B.S.E.E)
• Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering (B.S.Comp.E)