Program Overview

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 Architecture (B.Arch.) Program

The Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) degree at the University of Atlanta Dubai is an accredited five-year program taught by a faculty with a combination of academic qualifications and experience.

Program Overview

The program is complemented with extensive accreditation and associations that position it on the global landscape. Beyond rigorous hands-on experience, students have access to Career Development Information as a dedicated resource to facilitate their professional careers and pursuits.

Program Mission

The mission of the Bachelor of Architecture program is to prepare highly qualified graduates for employment in the building industry, who are ready to embrace the digital environment. Students will be critical thinkers and lifelong learners educated in the fundamental skills and knowledge of architecture, while being able to creatively integrate history and theory, as well as digital, artistic, socio-cultural, technological, environmental, legal, and financial dimensions.

Program Details

The Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) degree is a five-year program consisting of 166 hours of required credit. The course aims to prepare highly qualified graduates for professional employment in the field of architecture by equipping them with the fundamental skills, knowledge, and business acumen required to succeed in a fast-moving industry.

Program Goals

• Prepare critical thinkers who analyze, design, and communicate effectively.
• Prepare students who integrate the human, physical, economic, and environmental dimensions of architectural design using the latest technology.
• Prepare graduates who are technically, ethically, and legally prepared to embrace the profession of architecture.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the B.Arch., students will be able to:

• Communicate effectively in oral, written, graphical, and digital media.
• Analyze, research, and use theoretical precedent and digital technology to inform architectural design.
• Produce design that acknowledges and integrates the human, sociocultural, and economic aspects at the local, regional, and global levels.
• Produce design that integrates the physical context, including environmental issues.
• Produce design that integrates accessibility, life safety, structural systems, and building envelope systems and assemblies.
• Demonstrate an understanding of administrative, financial, legal, and ethical aspects pertaining to architectural practice.

Facilities

• The Department of Architecture maintains several well-equipped and advanced computer labs and lounges.
• Hardware is updated or upgraded on an annual basis and can accommodate all architecturally-led software, including 2D graphics, 3D modeling and rendering, 4D animations, and walkthroughs.
• A dedicated IT services team is on hand to help keep all resources running smoothly, as well as troubleshooting personal laptops.
• In-house scanners, printers, and large format plotting are all available.
• A dedicated model and furniture making workshop is located on campus.
• A design center serves to engage faculty and students in research and outreach to the architecture community at large.

Admissions Entry

Admissions requirements to Undergraduate Programs and specific requirements for the Bachelor of Architecture, including admissions decisions procedures, policies, and processes for evaluation of transcripts and portfolios, and decisions regarding remediation and advanced standing, are available through the University's admissions process.