British University in Dubai launches accredited masters degree to bolster local expertise in construction law

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Structure of the programme:
The MSc programme is available both full-time (one year) and part-time (two to three years), providing maximum flexibility for those who want to work and study.

The programme consists of five modules (a total of 160 credits) and a dissertation (40 credits). Full-time students take 2 modules each semester and part-time students take 1 module each semester.

The programme will be taught via intensive weekend classes, to encourage those in professional work to take part and to permit enrolment of students from neighbouring Gulf countries. The classes for the programme (part-time or full time) will be held on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.

To join the programme students must have:

• A bachelor's degree equivalent to a minimum of a British Upper Second Class Honours Degree, or a GPA of 3 or above (on a 4 point scale) from an accredited university.
• English language proficiency equivalent to IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 580.

About The British University in Dubai:
The British University in Dubai (BUiD) is the Middle East's leading research-based postgraduate university, facilitating world-class education, training and research. It provides an important and growing community and resource for young professionals, leading academic, corporate managers and aspiring leaders of all description.

BUiD, a truly local university, is accredited by the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research and internationally recognised for its top quality education, which is on par with British standards thanks to its association with UK-based universities including the University of Edinburgh, the University of Birmingham, the University of Manchester, Cardiff University and the Cass Business School at City University, London.

BUiD offers full and part-time research based Masters Degree programmes, the regions first accredited Doctorate in Education and Continuing Professional Development courses in: Education, Finance and Banking, Human Resource Management, Information Technology, IT Management, Project Management, Systems Engineering, and Sustainable Design of the Built Environment.

The non-profit university has attracted academic experts to develop regionally tailored programmes, in which they extend and challenge the boundaries of knowledge, understanding and research.

BUiD works in collaboration with leading organization and institutions including Atkins, Emirates Green Council Building, KHDA, Ministry of Education, Dubai Human Resource Forum, Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industries (ADCCI) and CIOB among others, to encourage professional development across the UAE's public and private sectors.

The founders of the University are the Al Maktoum Foundation, the Dubai Development and Investment Authority, Rolls-Royce, the British Business Group and the National Bank of Dubai. The University is governed by a Council under the chairmanship of Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum.

Contact:
Nishath Rizwan
BUiD
T: +971.4.391.3626

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