Program Overview

Academics

The university offers various academic programs, including graduate and undergraduate degrees.

Graduate Programs

• Intelligence Analysis
• Policing and Security Leadership
• Systems Engineering Specialising in Defence

Undergraduate Programs

• Business Continuity Management
• Crime Scene
• Defence and Security
• Homeland Security
• Integrated Emergency Management
• Policing and Security

General Education And Foundation Program

The Foundations Program prepares students to meet undergraduate admissions requirements and ensures success in their respective program based on the students' enrolment track. Students have up to a year to complete the Foundations Program and commence a degree program.

Full Time Foundations Program Tracks

Diploma Track Foundations Program

The Diploma Track provides the necessary knowledge and skills in Arabic and English for academic success. Faculty arrange student-centered learning sessions that meet the educational needs of students and offer support to enable academic achievement at the Academy. This track consists of two English courses, ENG000 and ENG001, and one Arabic course, ARA003. All courses are 7-weeks, and a grade of 70% is required for advancement through the courses.

Bachelor Track Foundations Program

The Bachelors track provides the necessary knowledge and skills in Arabic, English, computer science, and mathematics for academic success. Faculty arrange student-centered learning sessions that meet the educational needs of students and offer support to enable academic achievement at the Academy. This track consists of four English courses, ENG002, ENG003, ENG004, and ENG005, two Arabic courses, ARA001 and ARA002, two computer courses, COM001 and COM002, and two mathematics courses, MTH001 and MTH002. All courses are 7-weeks, and a grade of 70% is required for advancement in all courses.

Faculty Members

The following faculty members are part of the Foundations Program:

• Dr. Deena Elsori, Program Chair
• Dr. Ala Mohammad Shdouh, Assistant Professor
• Dr. Basma Bent Omar Allagui, Associate Professor
• Dr. Mouna Abou Assali, Assistant Professor
• Dr. Nur Najla Binti Zainal Anuar, Assistant Professor
• James Ryan, Lecturer
• Layla Al Jneibi, Lecturer
• Dr. Mohammed Al-Matalka, Assistant Professor
• Dr. Malek Abdulsalam Abd Alalah El-Qallali, Assistant Professor
• Dr. Khadija Farhan Alhumaid, Associate Professor

Research Areas

The university has research areas in:

• Defence & Security
• Integrated Emergency Management
• Homeland Security
• Intelligence & Security
• Policing & Security
• Systems Engineering
• General Education

Accreditation

The university has an accreditation process in place to ensure the quality of its programs.