Program Overview

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University of Atlanta Dubai Programs

The University of Atlanta Dubai offers a range of undergraduate and graduate programs that 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.)
• Computer Engineering (B.S.Comp.E.)
• Electrical Engineering (B.S.E.E.)
• International Studies (B.A.I.S.)
• Mechanical Engineering (B.S.M.E.)
• Psychology (B.A.)

Graduate Programs

• Business Administration (M.B.A.)
• Education (M.Ed.)
• Innovation Management (M.S.)
• International Affairs (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 Arts in International Studies (B.A.I.S.)

The Bachelor of Arts in International Studies (B.A.I.S.) degree empowers students to critically evaluate international affairs from an interdisciplinary perspective while preparing them for professional careers or further graduate study.

Program Overview

BAIS students learn to engage the world around them through a challenging course of study that blends history, political science, economics, anthropology, and sociology. They specialize in International Relations, International Development, or Middle Eastern Studies.

Program Details

The International Studies program at UOFA is interdisciplinary in every way. It addresses an increasingly urgent set of global concerns by instilling in its graduates transferable skills, including critical thinking, data analysis, research, and writing.

Course Classification

Course Classification	Credit Hours Required
International Studies Core	39
International Studies Core Languages	16
Track Electives	24
Arts & Sciences Core	36
General Electives	9
Total	124

Facilities

Located on the main campus of UOFA, the School of Arts & Sciences is conveniently positioned in the center of campus, within the cafeteria and food court buildings, and houses a gym, library, and many other facilities.

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

Career

Graduates of International Studies go on to pursue further study or careers in various sectors, including:

• Government Service
• Diplomacy
• Security and Intelligence
• International Organizations
• Non-governmental Organizations
• Research and Policy Think Tanks
• International Law
• International Banking
• International Business
• International Development
• Journalism - International Reporting or War Correspondent
• Public Relations
• Academia