Two new MBA programs at the American University in Dubai

Courses will begin in September, as part of the new academic year 2009-2010.

Dr. Jihad Nader, Chief Academic Officer of AUD, explained the courses that students will be taking, and highlighted the targeted groups eligible for application as follows:

MBA concentration in Management of Construction Enterprises

The program entails 12 courses, including 7 courses that are common to most other MBA concentrations, and are: Accounting Information and Management Decisions, Managing Organizations and Leading People, Corporate Finance, Marketing Management, Managerial Economics, Quantitative Methods for Business Decisions, and Strategic Management and Policy.

The remaining 5 courses are: Financial Management of Construction Projects, Construction Laws and Regulations, Construction Equipment and Its Management, Construction Project Management, Construction Planning and Operations. In addition, students must present an MBA Thesis in Management of Construction Enterprises.

Dr. Nader added that this program was mainly designed for managers from all disciplines within the construction industry, including architects, heads of contracting companies, accountants, HR managers, purchasing managers and others. He also pointed out that the program aims at developing and enhancing administrative skills, providing comprehensive knowledge, and consolidating the different administrative aspects within the construction sector.

MBA concentration in Health Care Management

The program entails 12 courses, including 7 that are common to the other MBA concentrations, and 5 advanced electives: Health Care Economics and Finance, Health Care Information Management, Health Care Marketing Management, Cost Effectiveness Analysis in Health Care Systems, and Health Care Law and Policy.

Dr. Nader specified that this program targets medical sciences specialists such as physicians, nurses, pharmacists, hospital administrators, accountants, HR managers, purchasing managers and health insurance personnel. However, all health care sector professionals can join the program.

The conditions for admission are:
A baccalaureate diploma, a minimum of 2 years of professional experience, a passing status in the GMAT examination, and fluency in written, read and spoken English.

The Chief Academic Officer clarified that the courses will take place in the evening in order to allow professionals to juggle between their studies and work. Usually, students take up two courses per semester, if they plan on graduating two years after registration. As for students who have more free time to dedicate for their studies, they could take up three courses each semester; if so, it will take them one year and a half to graduate.