Program Overview

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University Programs

The American University in Dubai offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs.

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

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

The Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) program at AUD is an integrated program promoting strategic thinking, ethical values, social responsibility, and cultural diversity.

Program Overview

The M.B.A. program is a 36-hour credit program that encompasses 12 courses consisting of nine core courses and three elective courses. Students can opt for the Generalist M.B.A. or elect for a concentration in Finance, Management, or Marketing.

Program Details

The M.B.A. at AUD is a 36-hour credit program which is studied full-time over approximately 2 years. The program centers around common core subjects such as Managerial Economics, Marketing Management, and Corporate Finance, before splitting into the following electives:

• GENERALIST: A general, non-specialized elective that includes International Finance, Law and Ethics in Business Organizations, Leadership, and Consumer Behavior.
• FINANCE: For students looking to work within the financial sector, this elective focuses on subjects such as Investment Management, Financial Analysis, International Finance, and Financial Institutions and Markets.
• STRATEGIC HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP CONCENTRATION: A management-focused specialism, this elective includes Human Resources Management, Leadership, Law and Ethics in Business Organizations, and Organizational Change and Development.
• MARKETING: Students majoring in marketing can specialize in subjects such as Marketing Research, Consumer Behavior, International Marketing, and Marketing for Service Organizations.

Admission Requirements

All applying students must have:

• An undergraduate degree from an accredited national or regional institutional body, achieving a 3.00 GPA or better in undergraduate study.
• International TOEFL or Academic IELTS or the equivalent score on another internationally-recognized English exam.

Facilities

AUD’s School of Business provides its students with the following facilities:

• 11 regular classrooms, three computer labs, four theater-style classrooms, student lounge, conference room, and stock trading room.
• Regular classrooms vary in size and can accommodate anything from 20 to 44 students.
• The AUD/IBM Center of Excellence for Smarter Logistics (CESL) can be set as a board room, a venue for concurrent break-out sessions, a class-room conducive for group discussions or formal lectures.
• Stock trading room has trading terminals and large screens for students to simulate stock trading.
• All classrooms and computer labs are equipped with Instructor PC (HP EliteDesk 800 G1 SFF) connected to a ceiling-mounted projector and audio speakers.

Faculty

The faculty includes:

• Interim Provost and Chief Academic Officer, Dean of the School of Business, and Associate Professor of Management: Assaad Farah
• Associate Professor of Management Information Systems: Hassan Zeineddine
• Associate Dean of the School of Business and Assistant Professor of Finance: Wissam El Khoury
• Chair of the Department of Management and Marketing, Associate Professor of Marketing, and Accreditation Lead: Farah Arkadan
• Associate Professor of Decision Sciences: Subramaniam Ponnaiyan
• Associate Professor of Marketing: Mohammad S. Obeidat
• Associate Professor of Management: Reimara Valk
• Chair of the Department of Economics, Finance, and Accounting and Associate Professor of Accounting: Nadia Sbei Trabelsi
• Director of the Center for Executive Programs and Professional Services (CEPPS) and Assistant Professor of Finance: Rima Assaf

Related Programs

• Undergraduate: Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), MMU International Progression Path
• Graduate: Master of Science in Innovation Management
• Certificate: Pathway to Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, IAA Certificate in Marketing Communications

Admissions

The university provides personalized guidance and freedom to choose the academic path that’s right for each student.

Admission Requirements

• Undergraduate: Requirements & Program Leaflet, Transfer Students, Forms, Undergraduate Catalog
• Graduate: Requirements & Program Leaflet, Selection Criteria, Transfer Students, Forms, Graduate Catalog
• Certificate Program Requirements
• Visiting/Incoming Study Abroad Applications

Academic Calendar & Application Deadlines

• Course Schedule & Registration Deadlines
• Placement Exams
• Scholarships
• Visa Information
• Tuition & Fees

Academics

The university aspires to produce holistic, creative, interdisciplinary, and transformative graduates for the sustainable advancement of society.

Office of the Provost

• About the Office
• Academic Units
• Academic Advising
• Research at AUD

Schools and Departments

• School of Business
• School of Engineering
• Mohammed Bin Rashid School for Communication (MBRSC)
• School of Arts & Sciences
• School of Architecture, Art & Design
• Graduate School of Education

Library

• Faculty Resources
• Registrar Resources
• AUD Centers
• ASPI Partners
• Faculty Directory
• Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP)

Students

The university believes that student life extends beyond studies and takes students outside the confines of the classroom.

Student Life

• AUD Campus
• Clubs & Societies
• AUD Counseling Services
• Student Accommodation
• Study Abroad & Exchange
• Athletics Division
• Alumni
• Student Resources
• AUD Discount
• FAQs

Administrative Offices

The university provides the highest quality support to its students.

Administrative Offices

• Central Services
• Communications
• Finance
• Health Center
• Human Resources
• Institutional Effectiveness
• Outreach and Career Development
• Registrar
• Student Affairs
• Student Recruitment and Admissions
• Staff Resources
• Office and Staff Directory