Overwhelming turnout at AUD's Intellectual Capital & Knowledge Management Conference

In its efforts to develop knowledge in the region, the American University in Dubai recently hosted the International Conference on Intellectual Capital and Knowledge Management (ICICKM 2005) from November 21 and 22.

United Arab Emirates: Sunday, November 27 - 2005 at 14:14
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Dr. Khalid Khawaja, Chair of IT Department, American University in Dubai.

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This two-day conference acted as a networking opportunity for professionals and academics to share their views and perspectives on the subject of Intellectual Capital and Knowledge Management, a topic that has recently been gaining the global media's attention.

In addition to the number of researchers from the Arab world, academic reports from the UK, South Africa, Germany, USA, India and Sweden, to name only a few countries were presented at the conference.

Dr. Khaled Khawaja, Chair of AUD's Information Technology Department said:

'We were very pleased with the turnout at the ICICKM 2005. It has been AUD's mission to provide and elevate the standard of knowledge and education in the region. Hosting such events provide us an opportunity to work towards our mission.'

Attendees enjoyed the inter-mingling session with many international academics and professionals during the Knowledge Café. They participated in various workshops that proved as an interactive and learning opportunity for all.

'It has been a great experience to come together with so many brilliant minds. This conference has provided us a positive networking opportunity with academics and professionals from all over the world' commented an attendee.

In 2006 this Conference will be held in Santiago de Chile and in 2007 in Cape Town, South Africa.

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The American University in Dubai is a private, non-sectarian institution of higher learning founded in 1995. Fall 2005, enrolment is 2,356 students representing eighty nationalities.

AUD offers both undergraduate and graduate degrees. A four-year Bachelor's degree is offered in Business Administration (BBA), Visual Communication (BFA), Interior Design (BFA) and Information Technology (BIT).

The AUD School of Engineering, established in 2001 through collaboration with the Georgia Institute of Technology, offers the Bachelor's of Science (BS) degree in Civil, Computer and Electrical Engineering.

The Master of Business Administration (MBA) is offered as a generalist degree, with the option to specialize in either Marketing or Finance.

Through its Center for English Proficiency, the University also conducts Intensive and Academic English programs designed to develop university-level English language skills.

The University's faculty possesses outstanding academic credentials, and the vast majority are or have been practicing professionals of note. AUD's multi-complex facility has been conceived with the objective of supporting the University's programs (both academic and extra-curricular) to an American standard. The campus surroundings include Dubai Internet City and Media City. This reflects HH General Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum's vision for Dubai as the technological hub of the Middle East, together with the University's role as a technological reference point.

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Posted by Lara Lynn Golden, News Editor
Sunday, November 27 - 2005 at 14:14 UAE local time (GMT+4)

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