American University in the Emirates

American University in the Emirates
الجامعة الأمريكية في الإمارات
Motto Pathway to success
Type Private university
Established 2006
Affiliation Urban, 128 hectares (316 acres)
Chairman Muhammad Bin Bduwah Al Darmaki[1]
President Prof. Muthanna G. Abdul Razzaq, PhD
Location International Academic City, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
25°07′23″N 55°24′40″E / 25.123000°N 55.411164°E / 25.123000; 55.411164Coordinates: 25°07′23″N 55°24′40″E / 25.123000°N 55.411164°E / 25.123000; 55.411164
Website www.aue.ae

The American University in the Emirates, also known as AUE, is a private university located in the Dubai International Academic City in the United Arab Emirates.[2] The university was founded in 2006, because of the growing demand for higher education in the UAE and the region.

The university partners with academic, non-academic and corporate institutions and organizations around the world.

AUE is an approved university by the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research and is licensed by the Commission for Academic Accreditation to offer various undergraduate as well as graduate programs where students can earn bachelor's and master's degrees and is in process of offering PhDs.

Buildings and facilities

AUE history

AUE is located at the Dubai International Academic City. The American University in the Emirates is located at Block 6 & 7,10. Dubai International Academic City.

Colleges

There are six colleges offering bachelor's and master's degrees:

  • College of Business Administration
  • College of Media and Mass Communications
  • College of Security and Global Studies
  • College of Computer Information Technology
  • College of Design
  • College of Law
  • College of Education

Institutions and centers

Besides the core colleges, AUE offers a number of language courses and other professional training programs through its five institutes and centers to address the needs of the country and the region:

  • Language Learning Institute
  • Training and Continuing Education Institute
  • Technology Incubation Center
  • Guidance and Counseling Center
  • Center for Educational Technology

Academic programs

The AUE offers academic programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels. In addition to these, the university offers language courses for TOEFL, IELTS, ELI and other professional training programs for the business world.

Undergraduate programs

The university offers the following undergraduate programs through five colleges. The College of Educations provides academic services for all other colleges by offering general education courses.

CollegesCore CoursesSpecializations available
College of Business AdministrationBachelor of Business Administration
  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management
  • Hospital and Health Care Management
  • Insurance and Risk Management
  • Human Resources Management
  • E-Commerce and Marketing
  • Business Management
  • Accounting
  • Finance
College of Media & Mass CommunicationBachelor of Media and Mass Communication
  • International Relations
  • Public Relations
  • Radio and TV
  • Media Sales
Bachelor in Security and Strategic Studies

Bachelor in Public Relations (Arabic)

College of Computer Information TechnologyBachelor of Science in Computer Science
  • Network Security
  • Digital Forensics
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology Management
College of Fine Arts and DesignBachelor of Science in Design
  • Interior Design
  • Fashion Design
  • Graphic Design
  • Digital Animation
College of LawBachelor of LawBachelor of Law

Graduate programs

In addition to the above undergraduate programs, the university offers four master's degree programs:

CollegesCore courses
College of Business AdministrationMaster of Business Administration
Master of Sports Management
College of Media & Mass CommunicationMaster in Diplomacy
Master in Security and Strategic Studies
College of Computer Information TechnologyMaster in Library and Information Science
College of LawProfessional Master in Sports Law

Affiliations and connections

Academic partners

Villanova UniversityUniversity of ConnecticutMarymount UniversityTelecom Business School
École de management de NormandieIsra UniversityGeorge Mason UniversityUniversity of Virginia
Stetson UniversityNorth Carolina State UniversityKansas State UniversityUniversity of Maryland
Texas State UniversityUniversity of North TexasUniversity of MontanaAmerican Graduate School in Paris
Kadir Has UniversityIstanbul Aydin UniversitySüleyman Demirel University

Other partners

Decision Makers TVDubai Media Inc. (DMI)Oracle AcademyCisco Networking Academy
AMIDEAST for TOEFLPhoenix East Aviation Academy

Student life

The Department of Student Affairs (DSA) role begins from the time of a student's enrollment in the university until graduation, and continues even afterwards, by encouraging Alumni group participation.

Notable faculty

College of Education

See also

References

  1. ↑ VP Academic Affairs
  2. ↑ "American University in the Emirates (AUE)". Retrieved June 8, 2012. ."American University of the Emirates in Dubai". Retrieved June 8, 2012.
  3. ↑ Dr. Alexander Sabino Arguelles (Ph.D), Associate Professor, College of Education.
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