Program Overview

University Programs

The British University in Dubai offers a range of programs for students.

Bachelors Programs

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (AI or Cybersecurity)
• Bachelor of Science in Business Management
• Bachelor of Law
• Bachelor of Science in Electro-Mechanical Engineering
• Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Masters Programs

• Master of Education
• Master of Business Administration (MBA)
• Master of Science (MSc) in Project Management
• Master of Science (MSc) in Project Management Joint programme
• Master of Science (MSc) in Construction Law and Dispute Resolution
• Master of Science (MSc) in Finance and Risk Management
• Master of Science (MSc) in Cybersecurity
• Master of Science (MSc) in Artificial Intelligence
• Master of Science (MSc) in Engineering Management
• Master of Science (MSc) in Structural Engineering
• Master of Science (MSc) in Sustainable Design of the Built Environment

Doctorate Programs

• EdD and PhD in Education
• Professional Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA)
• PhD in Business Management
• PhD in Project Management
• PhD in Law
• PhD in Engineering Management
• PhD in Computer Science
• PhD in Sustainable Built Environments

Research

The university is involved in various research areas, including:

Research Centers

• Doctoral Training Centre
• Centre for Research in Digital Education
• Dubai Centre for Risk and Innovation
• BUiD Cyber Security Academy
• Dubai-Edinburgh Sustainability Institute
• Sustainability Programmes at BUiD

Conferences

• STEM Education Solutions to Complex Global Challenges
• Educational Management Leadership Conference
• BUiD Doctoral Research Conference
• Gulf Collaborative International Conference on Special education
• Triple-Helix
• ISBS
• SBE16
• Acling 2025
• ICBATS 2025
• ICCR 2025

Professional Development

The Professional Development Institute (PDI) offers courses and training programs, including:

Team Innovation

• Personal Accountability
• Cognitive Flexibility and Growth Mindset
• Critical thinking and Problem-solving - Case studies to build individual capability
• Teamwork and Collaboration

Cognitive Flexibility and Growth Mindset

Overview

This course aims to strengthen cognitive flexibility and nurture a growth-oriented mindset to unlock problem-solving potential.

Course Objectives

• Understand cognitive flexibility and its role in innovation
• Shift from fixed to growth-oriented thinking
• Build habits of experimentation and resilience

Course Outline

• The Science of Cognitive Flexibility
• Characteristics of a Growth Mindset
• Reframing Failure as Learning
• Tools for Creative Thinking
• Building Brain Agility in Daily Work

Delivery Hours and Duration

25 hours of self-paced learning

Accreditations

Pending KHDA approval Certificate of Completion issued by BUiD PDI.