University of Wollongong in Dubai
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| University of Wollongong in Dubai | |
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| Motto | Your Australian University in Dubai |
| Established | 1993 |
| Type | Private |
| President | Professor Rob Whelan |
| Admin. staff | 235(2009)[1] |
| Undergraduates | 1,467[1] |
| Postgraduates | 1,345[1] |
| Location | Dubai, United Arab Emirates 25°06′13″N 55°09′53″E / 25.10361°N 55.16472°E |
| Campus | Dubai Knowledge Village |
| Website | http://www.uowdubai.ac.ae/ |
The University of Wollongong in Dubai (in Arabic:جامعة ولونغونغ في دبي) also known as UOWD is a private university located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. University of Wollongong in Dubai (UOWD) is one of the UAE’s oldest and most prestigious universities. As of 2009, the university had a total of 3,565 students from 99 countries.
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[edit] Campus
The University campus is located in Dubai, one of the seven emirates of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the Largest city in United Arab Emirates. It is situated at Dubai Knowledge Village, an educational free trade zones campus in the city of Dubai that provides facilities for training and learning institutions. In addition to the administrative building, the library, the university campus includes the faculties, student lounge and the Food Court which houses many different restaurants.
UOWD offer Residential Services to students, allowing them to live together in a unique multi-cultural environment conducive to academic success, personal growth, and social development. The Residences are located in Jebel Ali Gardens (approximately 15 minutes by bus from Dubai Knowledge Village) available only for females and Ewan Complex (approximately 40 minutes by bus from Dubai Knowledge Village).
[edit] Programs offered by UOWD
[edit] Undergraduate
- Bachelor of Business Administration
- Bachelor of Commerce: Accountancy
- Bachelor of Commerce: Finance
- Bachelor of Commerce: Human Resource Management
- Bachelor of Commerce: Management
- Bachelor of Commerce: Marketing
- Bachelor of Commerce: International Business
- Bachelor of Computer Science
- Bachelor of Computer Science in Multimedia Technology
- Bachelor of Computer Science in Digital Systems Security (DSS)
- Bachelor of Information Technology in Management Information Systems (MIS)
- Bachelor of Internet Science and Technology
- Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical, Computer Science, Telecommunications)*
- Study Abroad @ UOWD
[edit] Postgraduate
- Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- Master of International Business (MIB)
- Master of Quality Management (MQM)
- Master of Strategic Marketing (MSM)
- Master of Strategic Human Resource Management (MSHRM)
- Master of Applied Finance and Banking (MAFB)
- Master of Engineering Management (MEM)
- Master of Information Technology Management (MITM)
- Master of Science (Logistics) MSc (Log)
- Doctor of Business Administration
- Doctor of Philosophy
[edit] Short Courses
- Certificates of Proficiency
- Accounting for Managers
- Marketing Management
- International Business Strategy
- Quality Management
- Engineering Project Management
- Information Technology Strategic Planning
- Human Resource Management
- Professional Certificate in Banking Risk Management
- Professional Certificates
- Graduate Certificate in Forensic Accounting
- Professional Certificate in Banking Risk Management
- Certificate in Islamic Commercial and Investment Banking
- Certificate in Fundamentals of Islamic Banking and Finance
- Certificate in Business
[edit] Accreditation
All UOWD undergraduate and postgraduate degrees are accredited by the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (Commission for Academic Accreditation)[2]. They are also audited by the Australian Universities Quality Agency.[3]
[edit] References
- ^ a b c http://www.uowdubai.ac.ae/aboutus/details.php?sec=1,14
- ^ "Accredited Programs". Commission for Academic Accreditation, UAE. http://www.caa.ae/CAAweb/DesktopModules/InstPrograms.aspx?inst_no=24. Retrieved 2007-11-05.
- ^ "UOWD Accreditation". University of Wollongong in Dubai. http://www.uowdubai.ac.ae/ps/details.php?sec=1,2. Retrieved 2007-11-05.
[edit] External links
- University of Wollongong in Dubai
- University of Wollongong, Australia
- University of Wollongong in Dubai — TEN Education
- Universities and colleges in Dubai — comprehensive list for Dubai and the UAE
Coordinates: 25°06′13″N 55°09′53″E / 25.10361°N 55.16472°E
