Abu Dhabi, Dec 29th, 2008 (WAM): Zayed University announced yesterday the launch of 8 new innovative graduate programs, which are scheduled to commence February 2009.
The new graduate programs are established in collaboration with several prestigious international partner universities, which aim to prepare experienced managers for senior leadership roles in their organizations, they include: the Master of Science in Finance in partnership with the McDonough School of Business at Georgetown University, the Master of Science in International Business program in partnership with Thunderbird School of Global Management, the Master of Science in Innovation and Entrepreneurship program in partnership with Northeastern University, in addition to the Master of Arts in Tourism Communication program in partnership with Florida University, the Master of Education in Special Education program in partnership with the University of Washington in Seattle, Washington and the University of Connecticut, and the Master of Science in Information Technology (Specialization in Cyber Security), Graduate Certificate in High Technology Crime Investigation, Graduate Certificate in Information Security in partnership with The George Washington University. Announcing the new programmes at a press conference, Dr. Sulaiman Al Jassim Vice President of Zayed University said: 'Capitalizing on challenging academic programs and an exceptional international faculty, and driven by the needs of students looking for industry-relevant graduate education, this initiative implements the guidance and vision of The President, HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, General HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, crown prince of Abu Dhabi and deputy supreme commander of the UAE Armed Forces and Sheikh Nahyan Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research and President of Zayed University, to develop an international system of higher education and world-class undergraduate and graduate programs embodying the same rigorous standards and intellectual elements found in major universities throughout the world to achieve academic excellence and to attract high-calibre students to study at Zayed University. Dr. Chet Jablonski, Director Research and Interim Director Graduate Programs said: 'Admissions to the 8 graduate programs is open to males and females of all nationalities, and applicants will be evaluated by completion of an undergraduate degree in IT, MIS, Business or any related field from an accredited university, in addition to have English proficiency to manage a challenging, fast-paced program' . Dr. Leon Jololian Acting Dean of College of Information Technology said: 'The Master of Science (M.S.) in Information Technology (Specialization in Cyber Security) focuses on the development of concepts, knowledge and skills that will enable successful participants to become experts in the area of information security, internet crime prevention, and digital crime investigation. The goal of this program is to develop highly qualified technical experts to meet the demands of the national, regional and international workplace for information and network security' . He added: 'The Graduate Certificate in Information Security aims to prepare IT professionals to develop and manage the physical and technical infrastructure necessary to secure critical information assets at all levels within an organization. In order for the U.A.E. to maintain its IT leadership in the region, this type of expertise will be essential for the expansion of e-commerce and e-government services in the region. Graduates of the program will be prepared to detect, prevent and mitigate threats to systems and data in order to protect the critical information infrastructure of the U.A.E' . 'While the learning outcomes of the one year part time program of the Graduate Certificate in High Technology Crime Investigation will graduate students with the broad and in-depth knowledge that prepares IT professionals to perform computer forensic investigations' . Dr. Leon explained : 'The increase of high technology crime has generated an urgent need for a new type of investigator who can combine the science of information technology and forensic science with the art of investigations and critical thinking. Today, any crime that involves a computer as a part of the crime, as the crime itself or as the storage place for evidence, may be part of an investigation'. He added: 'This is a critical need for the U.A.E. and the Gulf region. Graduates of the program will be prepared to work in local, state, national and international organizations in the public and corporate sectors. They will have the skills to investigate a variety of cases that include identity theft, fraud, child exploitation, money laundering and violent crimes'.Copyright Emirates News Agency (WAM) 2008.
