The University offers Masters programmes in Information Technology, IT Management, Education, Built environment, Finance and Banking and Project management. BUiD's Masters programmes all have accreditation eligibility from the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research and the University attracts students from across the region who are looking for high quality Masters programmes.
"We are receiving an increasing number of enquiries from students in Abu Dhabi, and we are pleased to be again hosting an Open Day to give people from there and the surrounding area the opportunity to find out more about BUiD and the study opportunities we offer," said David Lock, Registrar and Acting Chief Executive of BUiD
BUiD's students come from a wide range of backgrounds. Many are already active in the workforce and are looking for opportunities to enhance their career by gaining further qualifications. Others progress directly from undergraduate programmes in universities and colleges around the region.
Students from Abu Dhabi have been an integral part of the British University in Dubai from its launch in 2004, with the first graduating at a ceremony last month.
The Abu Dhabi open day, scheduled for 3-8pm on Sunday at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Hamdan Street, will offer prospective students the chance to meet with BUiD's academic staff to discuss the programmes and understand how enrolling at the University can help extend their personal and professional horizons.
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BUiD to host Abu Dhabi open day
- United Arab Emirates: Saturday, August 26 - 2006 at 10:41
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The British University in Dubai (BUiD), the only dedicated postgraduate research-based university in the UAE, will hold an open-day in Abu Dhabi on Sunday 27th August to raise awareness of its Masters programmes and professional development courses.
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Prospective students and companies can also find out more about BUiD and the programmes on offer by visiting its Knowledge Village campus in Dubai between 09:00 and 17:00 Saturday to Thursday.Timings:
• Open Day, Crowne Plaza Hotel, Hamdan Street, Abu Dhabi, Sunday 27th August, 15:00-20:00
About The British University in Dubai
The British University in Dubai (BUiD) is the Middle East's first research-based, postgraduate university. The University was established to facilitate access to world-class education, training and research in the Middle East. BUiD aspires to the highest, internationally recognized British standards as reflected in its partnership with the University of Edinburgh, the University of Birmingham, the University of Manchester, Cardiff University and the Cass Business School of City University, London. Each has a four or five-star rating in the UK national Research Assessment Exercise that signifies research of international standard.
The not-for-profit university offers full and part-time Masters Degree programmes and Continuing Professional Development courses in Information Technology, IT Management Project Management, Environmental Design of Buildings, Finance and Banking, Education and.
All BUiD's current Masters Programmes have received Accreditation Eligibility from the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research's Commission for Academic Accreditation.
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.
The Emirates Group, DUCAB, Atkins, Dubai Duty Free, Hyder Consulting, the Emirates Foundation and DUGAS are supporters of the university through financial contributions or the provision of scholarships.
For further enquiries call BUiD on +971.4.391.3633
Posted by Lara Lynn Golden, News EditorSaturday, August 26 - 2006 at 10:41 UAE local time (GMT+4)
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This article was updated on Tue Apr 03 2007.
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