Al Akhawayn University

Plan today for a better tomorrow

Al Akhawayn University in is an independent, public, nonprofit Moroccan institution committed to educating future leaders of and the world. Is the 1st Non-US, American accredited university in Africa by The New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE). Was named the best University in all of the Maghreb, 10th in Africa, as well as 44th in the MENA region.* Has a globally oriented, English-language, liberal arts-style curriculum based on the American system. Enhances Morocco and engages the world through cutting- edge educational and research programs. Engages in continuing and executive education. Upholds the highest academic and ethical standards, and promotes equity and social responsibility. Promotes excellence and identity.

*Quacquarelli Symonds (2018) Accredited Programs & Centers

• Language Center by Commission on English Language Program Accreditation . • School of Business Administration by the International Programme Accreditation System operated by EFMD . • School of Science and Engineering by the Computing & Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET. • School of Humanities and Social Sciences reviewed by executives from International Studies Association. Three Schools

School of Humanities and Social Sciences (Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies, Bachelor of Arts in International Studies, Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Development, Master of Arts in International Studies & Diplomacy, Master of Arts in North African & Middle Eastern Studies, Master of Arts in Islamic Religious Studies, and Master of Science in Human Resource Development)

School of Business Administration (Bachelor of Business Administration, Master of Science in International Trade, Master of Business Administration, and Executive Master of Business Administration)

School of Science and Engineering (Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Bachelor of Science in General Engineering, Bachelor of Science in Engineering & Management Science, Master of Science in Computer Networks, Master of Science in Software Engineering, Master of Science in Information Systems Security, Master of Science in Sustainable Energy Management, and Master of Science in Computer Science) Our education prepares you for a life and career

Bachelor’s Degree in Spatial Planning and Management (BSPM)

Objectives of the program:

• To educate professionals able to work in local, national, and international agencies. • To train professionals engaged in the planning of territories, management of resources, and environmental monitoring. • To use spatial planning technologies (GIS, Remote Sensing) as well as any methods necessary for good planning (data collection and analysis, public consultation, and participatory governance). Executive Master’s degree in City Management (EMCM)

Objectives of the program: • To familiarize mid-career professionals from across Africa with recent theories and methods related to the management of the continent’s cities. • To meet the specific needs of administrative, technical and financial managers at local level.

In partnership with: 18 years of experience in professional training

Professional Training and Building Capacities: Training over 20,000 future leaders in various domains of knowledge.

• We support public institutions and private firms, and offer professional and personal training programs for executives and managers. • We provide the possibility to organize retreats, conferences, and special events. • We have a highly selected team with international standards. • We provide training in different sectors of knowledge: management, professional development, strategic management, communication, GIS and RS, HRD, urban planning and development, PMP, negotiation, information system management, internal audit, ethics and public service values, financial analysis, leadership, and Business English.

We go as far as it takes to find the answers

Faculty Distinctions

• Fulbright • Fellowships • Faculty with international reach and local impact

Centers and Institutes

• Institute of Economic Analysis and Prospective Studies (IEAPS) • Social Science Research Institute (SSRI) • Hilary Clinton’s Center for Women’s Empowerment (HCC) • Center for Business Ethics (CBE) • Leadership Development Institute (LDI)

Research Areas and Interests

• Smart cities (e-gov, renewable energy, smart grid) • Tourism, heritage and local development • Urban design, planning and civil society • Rural resource management • Sustainable development • Renewable energies (solar, wind, bio-energies) • Information technologies (energy efficiency, environment, and smart buildings and cities) • ICT for Development (e-government, e-tourism, & e-transport) • Biotechnology Funding Institutions and Grants

We benefit from partnerships with a wide range of national and international institutions.

National Partners International Partners

• Fez-Meknes Regional Council • Civilian Research and Development • Research Institute for Solar Energy Foundation, USA (CRDF Global) and New Energies (IRESEN) • Creative Associates International, • National Center for Scientific Inc., USA (CAI) Research and Technology (CNRST) • European Union, Brussels (TEMPUS, ERASMUS+) • International Development Research Center, Canada (IDRC) • International Model Forest Network, Canada (IMFN) • Middle East Partnership Initiative, Egypt (MEPI) • Stockholm International Water Institute, Sweden (SIWI) • The Agency for International Development (USAID) • United Cities an Local Governments of Africa (UCLGA) Expertise of AUI Faculty in Research

AUI Faculty have expertise in:

• Climate change and adaptation • Sustainable development and new energies • Communal Action Plans (PAC) • Urban planning • Developing programs in Spatial and Territorial Management. • Establishing and implementing a regional Master Plan of Continuing Education for 4,000 elected members in Fes- Meknes region • Master Plans of Territorial Management (SRAT, PDR, SDRFC) • Researching and producing 10 Master Development Plans for the communes of the province of Ifrane • Providing Information Management software and applications: E-PARC, BO, GIS, and remote sensing • Water and forest management • Tourism and local development • Corporate Governance • Corporate Finance • Islamic Banking and Finance • Intercultural Management • Organizational Behavior • Service marketing and consumer behavior • Traditional and innovative management of natural resources • Gender studies and development

Providing the resources to facilitate growth

• AUI is among the top four African institutions with the fastest broadband speed*. • A highly connected campus with 1.15 Gbps. • The largest digital library in Morocco, with over 149,000 e-books, 22,000 e-journals and 250,000 volumes. • A 4-star center dedicated to training and conferences, with an amphitheater, fully equipped training rooms, and a restaurant that accommodates 150 guests. • Training can be carried in three languages (English, French and ). • Olympic swimming pool, fitness center, tennis court, and soccer fields.

* https://www.cable.co.uk/broadband/speed/worldwide-speed-league/ Al Akhawayn University in Ifrane P.O. Box 104, Hassan II Avenue, 53000 Ifrane, Morocco Phone: (+212)-535-862-000 www.aui.ma