Program Overview

University Programs

The American University in Dubai offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs, all of which have been formally accredited by regional and global independent bodies.

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 Communication and Information Studies (B.C.I.S.)

The Bachelor of Communication and Information Studies (B.C.I.S) offers students extraordinary opportunities to be creative, tell stories that empower and inspire, and impact the media industry in memorable ways.

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Communication and Information Studies (B.C.I.S.) is unique to the American University in Dubai. The program focuses on the regional media industry and exposes students to all aspects of regional and international media, as well as its relationships with politics, globalization, and popular culture.

Program Details

The Bachelor of Communication and Information Studies (B.C.I.S.) at AUD is a 125 credit-hour, four-year program, accredited by the Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications (ACEJMC). The program consists of two majors: Digital Production and Storytelling (DPST) and Journalism (JOUR), both of which begin at the freshman level with fundamental concepts, theories, and media ethics, before culminating in final projects and internships at reputable media firms in the UAE.

Digital Production and Storytelling

This major is aimed at training media professionals to produce original and creative content for television, film, and the web. Courses include Screenwriting Fundamentals, Video Editing and Sound Design, and Cinematography.

Journalism

Aimed at training reporters, presenters, editors, and non-fictional storytellers for TV, print media, online media, and radio, the Journalism major focuses on courses such as Media Writing Skills, Reporting, Newsroom Management and Decision Making, and Broadcast Journalism.

Facilities

At MBRSC, students have access to state-of-the-art facilities, including:

• A fully equipped, soundproof TV studio and control room with three cameras, lighting, vision and audio mixers, lighting console, and a multi-viewer screen
• Access to full camera kits including HD cameras, lighting, and sound equipment
• 36-station, Mac Computer Labs and individual editing suites that run Avid editing software and Adobe Premiere
• A global classroom that serves as a high-technology medium for lectures by accomplished media academicians and professionals from around the world
• A 36-seat screening room, equipped with a high-definition projector and surround sound system

Admissions Entry

All applying students must have:

• A high school/secondary school certificate or equivalent from an institution accredited by the Ministry of Education in the U.A.E. or by the relevant national or regional institutional accrediting body
• 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. Students may substitute the SAT for this, depending on the score.

Scholarships

The Mohammed Bin Rashid School for Communication offers annual scholarships to select undergraduate students who meet the criteria set by AUD. To be eligible for consideration, applicants must be an Arab National and have a high school certificate with a minimum of 90% grade average (or equivalent).

Faculty

The faculty includes:

• Dean of the Mohammed Bin Rashid School For Communication: Ali M. Jaber
• Associate Dean of the Mohammed Bin Rashid School for Communication and Associate Professor of Leadership and Innovation in the Creative Industries: Marta Rebolledo De La Calle
• Professor of Communication and Information Studies - Journalism - Arabic Track: Mousa Barhouma
• Associate Professor of Digital Production and Storytelling: Fadi Haddad
• Assistant Professor of Digital Production and Storytelling: Roozbeh Ali Kafi
• Associate Professor of Communication and Information Studies: Yosra Hosam Eddin Jarrar
• Associate Professor of Digital Production and Storytelling: Nezar Ajaj Andary

Staff

The staff includes:

• Executive Director - Mohammed Bin Rashid School for Communication: Sophie Boutros
• Operations Manager - Mohammed Bin Rashid School for Communication: Carlos Moussissian
• Technical Supervisor – Editing and Studio Facility: Allwyn Fonseca

Admissions

The American University in Dubai provides personalized guidance to help students choose the academic path that’s right for them.

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 American University in Dubai 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 American University in Dubai believes that university 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
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• AUD Discount
• FAQs

Administrative Offices

The American University in Dubai provides the highest quality support to its students.

Administrative Support

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