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Dubai Business School
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About Dubai Business School
Message from the Dean
Welcome to Dubai Business School!
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has recently celebrated the Golden Jubilee and started designing for the next 50 years. Dubai Business School wants to be a part of this journey.
As part of a university located within the global and energetic city of Dubai, Dubai Business School wants to provide its students with a world-class education to enable them to excel in an innovative and dynamic environment such as the UAE and to face the challenges of the 21st century. Our programs offer a solid foundation in knowledge and a hands-on learning experience. We utilize experiential learning, case studies, and simulations in our courses and build on our scholarly reputation.
As a mission-driven business school, Dubai Business School is well-positioned to respond to these challenges. We are committed to even better prepare our students for a changing, digital world and help them to become responsible future business leaders.
We can build on our association with the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the power of our incredible network of industry collaborations, partner schools, and alumni who provide leadership across all types of companies, from innovative start-ups to big organizations.
Dubai Business School is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), which represents the highest standard of achievement for a business school and is only achieved by less than 5% of business schools worldwide.
I cordially invite you to be part of our journey, in 2022 and beyond.
Dr. Washika Haak Saheem
Dean, Dubai Business School
Accreditation
The University of Dubai is one of the top accredited universities in the UAE – professional and bold, with community, innovation and diversity permeating all its activities. University of Dubai degree programs have been accredited by the Ministry of Education (MOE) in the UAE as well as by the best international accreditation bodies in the world: AACSB International, USA, for the College of Business Administration and ABET for the Computing and Information Systems program.
Accreditation by AACSB says a lot about a business school. AACSB-accredited business schools boast the highest-quality classes, teachers, research, students, and programs in the world. Business schools accredited by the AACSB include Harvard Business School, University of California in Los Angeles (UCLA) and Stanford University. Please visit the official AACSB website for more details: www.aacsb.edu.
At the end of the BBA program, the student is expected to accomplish the following general and management-specific learning objectives.
General learning objectives
- Develop the ability to think critically and analytically, and behave and perform ethically across the areas of specialization.
- Develop a global perspective and adapt to dynamic international and UAE cultural issues in business and management concepts.
- Apply written and oral communication skills in one’s area of professional interest.
- Demonstrate competence to effectively utilize information technology.
In the first two years of the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree program, students follow a prescribed sequence of courses. This sequence focuses on GUCR and supporting business requirements, providing students with a broad-based and well-rounded knowledge through acquiring communication skills, problem-solving and IT skills, as well as an understanding of general business concepts. This solid background enables students to complete the specialization requirements in one of their areas of interest during the third and fourth year of the BBA program. The program is further supported by electives chosen from a selection of different courses, to broaden students’ knowledge and enhance their specialized skills.
In order to graduate, the student must complete the program successfully with a GPA of 2.25 or above, and must earn a total of 129 credit hours.
Objectives
- Facilitate interaction between the business community and the academic community.
- Strengthen the ability of the college to provide needed services to the business community.
- Aid in improving the effectiveness of the UD faculty.
- Provide input leading to greater relevance of business and IT curricula.
- Provide input leading to increased student competencies and skills.
- Provide broader opportunities for graduates and faculty to participate in business activities.
Role of the Council
- Act as a sounding Council for the College Dean and faculty.
- Provide objective reflections concerning the College and its role in the community.
- Serve as a resource for achieving UD’s mission and objectives.
- Participate, when requested, in specific UD activities.
- Independently initiate and implement projects on behalf of UD.
Members of the UDCIT Program Advisory Board
| Name | Position | Organization | |
Dr. Kumar Prasoon | Group Chief Information Officer (CIO | Al Safeer Group | |
Dr. Syed Al Gilani | Director, Strategy & Excellence | Dubai Maritime | |
Mr. Karim Seifeddine | Vice-President, Citi Group, MENA region | Citigroup | |
Ms. Geetu Ahuja | Head, Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, Gulf Cooperation Council Region | Chartered Institute of Management Accountants | |
Mr. Wissam Kadi | MENA Regional Lead | SAP-Academic | |
Mr. Brad Boyson | Executive Director, SHRM-MEA | SHRM | |
Dr. James Stone | Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport, Panel Chair | Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport |
Dubai Business School
University of Dubai
Dr. Washika Haak Saheem
Dean, Dubai Business School
Email: wsaheem@ud.ac.ae
Phone: +971 4 55 66 909
Website: www.ud.ac.ae
DEAN’S MESSAGE
Welcome to Dubai Business School!
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has recently celebrated the Golden Jubilee and started designing for the next 50 years. Dubai Business School wants to be a part of this journey.
As part of a university located within the global and energetic city of Dubai, Dubai Business School wants to provide its students with a world-class education to enable them to excel in an innovative and dynamic environment such as the UAE and to face the challenges of the 21st century. Our programs offer a solid foundation in knowledge and a hands-on learning experience. We utilize experiential learning, case studies, and simulations in our courses and build on our scholarly reputation.
As a mission-driven business school, Dubai Business School is well-positioned to respond to these challenges. We are committed to even better prepare our students for a changing, digital world and help them to become responsible future business leaders.
We can build on our association with the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the power of our incredible network of industry collaborations, partner schools, and alumni who provide leadership across all types of companies, from innovative start-ups to big organizations.
Dubai Business School is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), which represents the highest standard of achievement for a business school and is only achieved by less than 5% of business schools worldwide.
I cordially invite you to be part of our journey, in 2022 and beyond.
Dean
Dubai Business School
FACULTY MEMBERS
Our faculty members are not just educators, but mentors, advisors, and role models who are committed to providing an exceptional learning experience for our students. They are at the forefront of cutting-edge research and are dedicated to fostering a culture of innovation and intellectual curiosity
Come and meet our outstanding college team and faculty members who are shaping the future of education and research. We invite you to explore their profiles, connect with them, and be inspired by their passion, talent, and expertise. Join us in celebrating the exceptional individuals who make our academic community thrive.
ACCREDITATION
PROGRAMS
The University of Dubai’s Dubai Business School (DBS) is accredited locally in the UAE by the Ministry of Education (MOE) and internationally by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). AACSB accreditation is the hallmark of excellence in business education and has been earned by less than 5% of the world’s business schools. Other international schools that have this prestigious accreditation include Harvard Business School, London Business School and others.
In the first two years of the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree program, students follow a prescribed sequence of courses. This sequence focuses on GUCR and supporting business requirements, providing students with a broad-based and well-rounded knowledge through acquiring communication skills, problem-solving and IT skills, as well as an understanding of general business concepts. This solid background enables students to complete the specialization requirements in one of their areas of interest during the third and fourth year of the BBA program. The program is further supported by electives chosen from a selection of different courses, to broaden students’ knowledge and enhance their specialized skills.
In order to graduate, the student must complete the program successfully with a GPA of 2.25 or above, and must earn a total of 129 credit hours.
Objectives
- Facilitate interaction between the business community and the academic community.
- Strengthen the ability of the college to provide needed services to the business community.
- Aid in improving the effectiveness of the UD faculty.
- Provide input leading to greater relevance of business and IT curricula.
- Provide input leading to increased student competencies and skills.
- Provide broader opportunities for graduates and faculty to participate in business activities.
Role of the Council
- Act as a sounding Council for the College Dean and faculty.
- Provide objective reflections concerning the College and its role in the community.
- Serve as a resource for achieving UD’s mission and objectives.
- Participate, when requested, in specific UD activities.
- Independently initiate and implement projects on behalf of UD.
The University of Dubai is one of the top accredited universities in the UAE – professional and bold, with community, innovation and diversity permeating all its activities. University of Dubai degree programs have been accredited by the Ministry of Education (MOE) in the UAE as well as by the best international accreditation bodies in the world: AACSB International, USA, for the College of Business Administration and ABET for the Computing and Information Systems program.
Accreditation by AACSB says a lot about a business school. AACSB-accredited business schools boast the highest-quality classes, teachers, research, students, and programs in the world. Business schools accredited by the AACSB include Harvard Business School, University of California in Los Angeles (UCLA) and Stanford University. Please visit the official AACSB website for more details: www.aacsb.edu.
