Professor Rod Gerber, Chief Academic Officer, USQ Dubai explained, 'The scholarship process is based purely on the merit system and it recognizes and encourages bright and intelligent students. The scholarships have been introduced to help students realize their career goals and academic dreams. USQ in Dubai offers its Academic Scholarships indiscriminately and students of all nationalities are eligible for applying towards attaining the scholarship.'
Students applying for scholarships in MBA-IB and MIT have to meet an academic criteria to prove their merit whereas those applying for the MBA with specializations in Human Resources, Finance and Marketing are expected to provide a combination of work experience at a managerial position and academic excellence.
The Academic Scholarships which are based on tuition fees is a rewarding partial scholarship of 15% of the tuition fees. These scholarships are provided for the first term of study with a renewal of the same every term based on a review of performance of the candidate at the end of each term. Scholarships are available for full time/ part time postgraduate students beginning term in June and September 2005 as long as their application meets the university entry requirements and approvals
The last date of applying for the Scholarship is May 13th for the June 2005 intake and August 19th for the September 2005 intake. The Masters degree programs offered at USQ in Dubai are the Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Information Technology and the Masters of Business Administration - International Business.
USQ in Dubai provides through the Scholarships, a great opportunity for all postgraduate students to receive an internationally recognised Australian Accredited Masters degree right here in Dubai. Students interested in the Scholarships offered by USQ in Dubai should contact the USQ in Dubai Admissions Office located at Knowledge Village.
All degrees and awards are issued by the USQ, Australia.
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USQ Dubai announces postgraduate scholarships
- United Arab Emirates: Thursday, May 05 - 2005 at 14:30
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USQ Dubai has announced today that it will launch scholarship awards for Master degree students interested in pursuing their dream qualification in MBA, MIT or MBA-International Business, from June 2005.
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Notes and media contactsABOUT USQ
USQ, Australia has built a reputation for offering quality academic programs that are recognized worldwide by other higher education institutions, employers and internationally accredited professional bodies. The university's vision is to be highly regards for excellence in teaching, to be a leader in distance and international education, to pursue high level scholarship and research and to be sensitive to and responsive to community needs. USQ is a member of a wide range of international associations of scholars.
Awards won by University of Southern Queensland, Australia
Good Universities Guide Australia University of the Year Joint Winner 2000- 2001
The Inaugural Award for Excellence from the International council for Open and Distance Education, as a world leader in 'dual mode' (on-campus and off-campus) education
The University of Southern Queensland won the Commonwealth of Learning Award of Excellence for Institutional Achievement at the third Pan-Commonwealth Forum on Open Learning in Dunedin, New Zealand in July 2004.
Programs on Offer at USQ in Dubai (Degrees will be issued by USQ, Australia)
Undergraduate Programs
USQ in Dubai offers full-time regular three-year Bachelor degree programs in Bachelor of Business Administration, Bachelor of Information Technology and Bachelor of Mass Communication.
Postgraduate Programs
USQ in Dubai offers a full-time and part-time Master degree programs in Master of Business Administration, Master of Business Administration - International Business and Master of Information Technology.
Freshmen Year Program
For students who do not yet satisfy the academic pre-requisites for automatic entry, USQ in Dubai offers Freshmen Year Program. This program provides an opportunity to student to prepare for successful university study and to obtain a guaranteed place in an undergraduate program.
USQ in Dubai: Infrastructure, Services and Facilities
• USQ in Dubai's campus offers selected undergraduate and postgraduate programs which will be taught full time at their prestigious Knowledge Village Campus, which will be occupying approximately 25000 sq.ft. spread over second and third floors in Block 17. Students choosing to join USQ in Dubai enjoy all the university has to offer - the pulse of a young and vibrant university along with state-of-the-art facilities.
• Multicultural Students and Faculty: USQ in Dubai promotes and marketing programs actively all over Arabian Gulf, Indian Sub-Continent& Africa to enhance cultural diversity. USQ in Dubai exercises equal care in recruiting leading academicians as well as industry leaders who would form a part of the faculty at the USQ campus in Dubai. USQ in Dubai attracts highly distinguished faculty members locally and internationally who bring their academic expertise, distinctive insights and real-world experience to every learning encounter.
• Students enjoy all the resources and facilities including access to well resourced library system, student arcade and video game parlor, state of the art labs, large variety of student clubs and social activities - just a snapshot of the many benefits of learning at USQ in Dubai, Knowledge Village - apart from the fully equipped 450 seat auditorium, a food court, a shopping mall and wonderful landscaping offered at the Knowledge Village.
• The library is modern and stocked with current books, periodicals and the students will have access to the USQ online library. There are discussion halls for group work and areas demarcated for self-study and computer work. A wireless hub ensures that students can access the internet from anywhere in the building. Visa sponsorship can be arranged by USQ in Dubai for fulltime students. USQ in Dubai can also assist in finding student accommodation upon request.
• Students are encouraged to participate in more than just their studies at USQ in Dubai. Extra-curricular activities will include student clubs for sports (such as cricket or soccer), debates, cultural activities, music and social events.
For more details, contact:
University of Southern Queensland in Dubai
Admissions Office
Block 17, Knowledge Village, Dubai
Tel: +971-4-390-1161
Posted by Anne-Birte Stensgaard, Senior News EditorThursday, May 05 - 2005 at 14:30 UAE local time (GMT+4)
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