ADU offers 5 master programs

These programs include a Masters of Business Administration, a Masters of Science in Finance, a Masters of Human Resources Management, a Masters of Science in Computer Science, and a Masters of Education in Leadership.

The information sessions were be attended by more than 150 executive managers from various business sectors. Those executives are interested in continuing their higher education and advancing their career goals by joining the programs that Abu Dhabi University is offering in cooperation with a number of prestigious universities around the world.

Dr. Yosser Gadhoum, Dean of the College of Research and Graduate Studies, stressed the importance of holding such information sessions and their role in making the national community and representatives from the different business sectors aware of the master degree programs and their admission requirements.

He mentioned that the key requirements stipulate that the candidate should hold a bachelor degree with an average GPA of 3.0 - 4.0 from an accredited institution, as well as holding a TOEFL score of no less than 550 unless the student graduated from an academic institution where English is considered to be the primary language of instruction.

Dr. Mohamed Khalifa, Dean of the College of Business Administration, noted that the college will offer 3 significant master programs during the upcoming semester. These programs include a Masters of Business Administration, a Masters of Science in Finance and a Masters of Human Resources Management.

The Masters of Business Administration aims to produce graduates who will be well prepared advancement into top managerial positions in marketing, finance, accounting, human resources and other departments in both the private and public sectors of the economy. The program offers the best combination of a small, intimate learning environment and cutting-edge classes taught by an internationally acclaimed faculty.

The Masters of Science in Finance is set to produce financial leaders with advanced and applied financial research capabilities within the context of today's dynamic global financial world. It is an intense, immersive educational experience unrivaled for the breadth and depth of its course offerings. The program provides an innovative curriculum of sophisticated courses that builds a strong foundation in the principles and practices of finance and introduces emerging concepts, practices, and technology used in the finance industry.

The program develops the analytical and creative capabilities of students to conduct research on the problems of finance, led by internationally recognized senior faculty with outstanding records of scholarship. MSc in Finance graduates will become more analytical in their thinking through the processes of scientific inquiry.

The Masters of Human Resources Management will offer its students unique opportunities for advanced education in the field of Human Resources Management, as well as opportunities for leadership growth at personal and professional levels. The program helps students develop their skills in effective decision making, financial awareness and strategic thinking with a global perspective.

Dr. Aly Nazmy, Dean of the College of Engineering and Computer Science, noted that the college will be offering a Masters of Science in Computer Science that has been designed to specifically prepare smart, new, innovative, multi-skilled ICT knowledge professionals who will become the ICT leaders and executives of the future.

They will be equipped to build the emerging dynamic, global information age by combining the study of computer science methodologies - components of software systems, telecommunications and multimedia technologies - with the study of information systems.

Dr. Ahmed El Nimeiri, Acting Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, said that the college will be offering a Masters of Education in Leadership which will help graduates demonstrate that they have acquired the knowledge, skills and attitudes required for effective team and school leadership at elementary, secondary and post-secondary educational levels.

At the end of each session a discussion, relating to various programs, tuition fees and academic environment, was held between the university officials and those who were interested in joining the programs.