28 May 2017
Middlesex University Dubai is striving to make their student's academic goals and ambitions their priority in 2017

New courses, including BA Honours Graphic Design, LLM and MSc International Tourism Management give potential students more choice

Dubai, UAE - This year, Middlesex University Dubai will strive to make their student’s academic goals and ambitions their priority. With admissions for September 2017 now open, prospective students have the opportunity to plan and take the next steps to realise their academic ambitions. 

Since opening their Dubai campus in 2005 Middlesex University Dubai has made it their focus to understand the challenges facing today’s graduates. In turn, the University has developed courses to ensure students have the skills necessary to meet the needs of employers in today’s competitive job market.

Prospective students, looking to start studying in September 2017, can enrol in a number of courses across a wide range of disciplines, Business, Law, Psychology, Graphic Design, Marketing, HR, Computer Engineering, Education, Accounting and Finance and more…

In addition to the existing course offering, Middlesex University has introduced a range of undergraduate and post graduate courses in responce to the dynamic needs and interests of the region’s students. These include; LLB with International Relations, BA Honours Graphic Design; BA (Hons) Business Management (Innovation) and BA (Hons) Business Management (Project Management); LLM International Law and LLM International Business Law, MSc International Tourism Management, MSc Corporate and Marketing Communications BA Honours Graphic Design, MA People Management and Development and The MBA with new pathways in Islamic Economy, Business Analytics, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility .  

“At Middlesex University Dubai, we take the steps needed to review and update our courses to ensure they the needs of fast-changing job market,” said Dr. Cedwyn Fernandes, Director Middlesex University Dubai. “In 2017, we launched the School of Art and Design in response to the growing demand for graphic design talent in the region. Our new LLB and LLM programmes have been introduced to meet the demand from the legal sector for more opportunities to further their knowledge of the challenges facing the regional and international legal sectors. These are just a few examples of the great programmes we have starting in September 2017.”

In addition to its diverse course selection, Middlesex University Dubai has a range of initiatives and programmes, to give their students the support they need to settle into university life in the United Arab Emirates.

“The University has a range of sporting and cultural clubs which give students the opportunity to socialise with one another in a fun environment, away from the classroom,” explained Dr. Fernandes. “For international and domestic students living away from home, we have modern student accommodation available to help students make a seamless transition to university life. Our services, including our Student Bus, aim to take the pressure of moving and living in the region off our students, allowing them to focus on their studies,”

Applications to commence studies with Middlesex University Dubai in September 2017 are now open. To find out more about Middlesex University Dubai’s courses and facilities, visit www.mdx.ac.ae.

New programmes commending in September include:

Undergraduate

Postgraduate

 

·          LLB with International Relations

·          BA Honours Graphic Design

·          BA Honours Business Management (Innovation)

·          BA Honours Business Management (Project Management)

·          LLM International Law

·          LLM International Business Law

·          MSc International Tourism Management

·          MA People Management and Development

·          MBA (Business Analytics)

·          MBA (Innovation and Entrepreneurship)

·          MBA (Islamic Economy)

·          MBA (Sustainability & Corporate Responsibility)

·          MSc Corporate Marketing and Communications

·          MSc Digital Marketing

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About Middlesex University Dubai

Middlesex University Dubai is the first overseas campus of the internationally renowned Middlesex University in London. The campus, which opened in January 2005, has over 2,700 students from over 90 nationalities and offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in a wide variety of subject areas; it is the first and only university to offer a face to face LLB (British Qualifying Law) Degree. Middlesex University is a global university committed to meeting the needs and ambitions of a culturally and internationally diverse range of students, by providing challenging academic programmes underpinned by innovative research, scholarship and professional practice. Middlesex University Dubai prepares its students to be professional, skilled individuals fitted for the modern world, committed to lifelong learning and able to contribute to the communities in which they live and work.

As well as having all the advantages associated with being a British university, Dubai campus students can benefit from all the opportunities afforded by a rapidly developing modern city in the heart of the Middle East, while experiencing the diverse nationalities and cultures that make up the population of Dubai. The Campus is located in Dubai Knowledge Park, occupying spacious classrooms and study areas within four buildings. Dubai Knowledge Park itself was set up in 2003 for international institutions that promote learning. Middlesex University Dubai students therefore have the opportunity to participate in a much wider student community.

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