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Enquiries for the Strathclyde International MBA Accreditation While offered in partnership with the HCT-CERT in the UAE, in Abu Dhabi and Dubai should be submitted to: Accreditation is a good guide to how a is responsibility for academic quality control resides with regarded by its peers. Strathclyde has gained full interna- Strathclyde and is the same as for the pro- Abu Dhabi: tional accreditation, with all three accrediting bodies around gramme. Successful MBA students (via international centres) Ms. Lena Shaban - Programme Co-ordinator the world - EQUIS (Europe), AMBA (International MBA quality will be awarded the same Strathclyde University MBA as all Mr. Shabeer KP - Programme Administrator assurance) and AACSB (North America) - approving the school UK students. as offering excellent management education. in Abu Dhabi & Dubai CERT How long will it take? CERT Technology Park As one of only 57 business schools in the world with this stand- The Strathclyde MBA – International, has been specifically P.O. Box 5464 ing, and the only business school in Scotland to be accredited designed for busy executives who need to combine career and Abu Dhabi so highly, Strathclyde continues to lead the way in high quality family commitments with the demands of MBA studies. This United Arab Emirates business education. flexibility enables participants to graduate within two years. However, your studies may be spread over a longer period to a Tel: + 9712 404 8546 The Strathclyde MBA programme in Abu Dhabi and Dubai has maximum of six years. Fax: +9712 443 4475 been accredited by the UAE Ministry of Higher Education & email: [email protected] Scientific Research. Subject to availability, those students wishing to accelerate [email protected] their studies may be able to join the full-time MBA progr­ amme We also hold excellent ratings for both our research and the at Strathclyde University at the elective stage during May, June Dubai: quality of our teaching. and July each year. This enables you to complete your electives Ms. Sheena Mohideen - Programme Co-ordinator within a shorter period, as well as experience working with participants from all over the world. The Higher Colleges of Technology AMBA Dubai Women’s College (The Association of MBAs) Computer equipment PO Box 16062 All Strathclyde MBA programmes are accredited by AMBA Strathclyde Business School strongly recommends that Dubai, UAE and all students are eligible to join after enrolment on an students have access to their own computers. Guidelines for MBA course. software and hardware are available from the HCT-CERT. Tel: +9714 208 9280 - Direct www.mba.org.uk Fax: +9714 208 9283 When can I start? email: [email protected] There are two intakes for the Strathclyde MBA – October and EQUIS April. Finalised course dates and timetables will be provided Strathclyde MBA Programmes (European Foundation for Management Development) by the MBA administrator Tel: +44 (0) 141 553 6118/6119 Strathclyde is one of only 24 UK business schools to receive Fax: +44 (0) 141 553 6162 EQUIS accreditation. Applications email: [email protected] www.efmd.be Applicants should note that the Strathclyde MBA is distinc- www.strathclydemba.com tive in that all MBA students must have a Bachelor’s degree, several years’ relevant business experience and be a minimum AACSB age of 25. (The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) Strathclyde received accreditation from this prestigious body Fees in December 2003. Details of fees and payment by instalments are available from www.aacsb.edu your local MBA administrator. The Partnership

Strathclyde offers its MBA in Abu Dhabi and Dubai in associ- ation with the Higher Colleges of Technology and the Centre of Excellence for Applied Research and Training (HCT-CERT), after an agreement was signed between the two organisa- tions in 2004.

Strathclyde has offered the MBA in Dubai since 1995 and our new agreement with HCT-CERT sees the MBA being offered in both Abu Dhabi and Dubai. The Higher Colleges of Technol- How does the programme work? ogy is one of the largest, most progressive and innovative The study route to your part-time MBA is flexible with most places of higher learning in the United Arab Emirates, with 11 participants taking between two to two and a half years to campuses throughout the country. complete. Each year is divided into two semesters starting in October and April. Students are provided with a range of How does the partnership work? text books, course workbooks, core learning materials, and The HCT-CERT is responsible for promoting the Strathclyde online access to the Strathclyde University library along with The Strathclyde MBA MBA in the UAE, handling enquiries, providing information physical and online access to the HCT libraries. - an excellent investment and receiving applications. To maintain high standards of consistency throughout the world, all admission decisions In terms of teaching, for each subject students attend a With so many MBA programmes on the market, your choice are made by the University of Strathclyde. two day intensive seminar delivered by academics from of school is crucial. An MBA from the University of Strath- Strathclyde University and scheduled over weekends. These clyde Business School is the best investment you can make The HCT-CERT provides local administrative services, as well seminars are mainly based around the core learning elements in your career as a professional manager. Strathclyde’s as holding counselling sessions, intensive seminars and of each subject but also contextualised to cover the business international reputation, combined with its high academic examinations. Strathclyde Business School provides core environment specific to the region. Additionally, throughout and selection standards, is your guarantee that your MBA learning materials and sends Strathclyde University faculty the programme, students attend a range of workshops and will retain its value in the years to come. members to the UAE to run intensive seminars. All assess- simulations to enhance and develop their manag­ erial skills ment is the responsibility of Strathclyde and successful par- and competencies. The Strathclyde MBA in Abu Dhabi and Dubai ticipants will be awarded a University of Strathclyde Master of The Strathclyde MBA programme has been available out- Business Administration. Supporting all of this, participants attend weekly (evening side the UK since 1988. Over 2000 participants have now and/or weekend) counselling (tutorial) ses­sions delivered graduated, and over 1500 students are currently studying The Strathclyde MBA by locally appointed counsellors. The intensive seminars, the programme in their own country. This success is due The structure and content of the Strathclyde MBA are fully workshops and counselling sessions ensure that all MBA stu- to the unique delivery structure developed with the local explained in the main MBA brochure. The following sections dents have the same learning experience and reach the same partner, incorporating elements of full-time, part-time and show how you can undertake the programme in the UAE. standards as participants attending the MBA programme in open learning study methods. The Strathclyde MBA Pro- the UK. Students enrolled on the programme can attend the gramme has been available in the UAE since 1995. How you can study for the MBA intensive seminars, workshop and counsellling sessions in The Strathclyde MBA in the UAE incorporates a flexible style Abu Dhabi, Dubai, or any of the other international centres. The programme is also offered in Oman in partnership with of delivery – full-time, part-time and open-learning elements The College of Banking and Financial Studies and in Bah- in a 180 credit format. Many participants continue to work How is the course assessed? rain with Neovartis. Please see separate brochures. while studying the course over two years. This makes our The course is assessed by a combination of written course- programme a viable and valuable alternative both for you and work, in-class presentations and examinations. As far as your company since the programme combines the benefits possible, coursework will be related to your work environment of learning with immediate practical application within your and the examinations are scheduled twice a year prior to the working environment. end of each semester. The examinations and assignments are set, marked and validated by the University of Strathclyde Part-time study consists of a variety of learning methods: academic staff, and are identical to and assessed on the same basis as students undertaking the programme in the • Face-to-face teaching by Strathclyde University staff UK. Thus the MBA programme offered in the UAE is the same at the HCT-CERT as the full-time mode in the UK in all aspects except delivery. • Regular local counselling support at the HCT-CERT • Home/private study with specially prepared Facilities at the HCT-CERT core learning materials The HCT-CERT offers a wide variety of facilities including • Assignments and examinations set, marked or validated Specialist Management Resource Centres and fully-equipped by Strathclyde University staff Training Rooms. The HCT-CERT also offers professional development courses and general and specialised English language.