Sharjah, Wednesday, January 11, 2012--The Achievement Academy Outreach Program at American University of Sharjah (AUS) held a certificate ceremony for the Directorate of Human Resources (Government of Sharjah) staff today, January 11. The participants completed the Sharjah Directorate of Human Resources Business English Program at AUS in Spring 2011.

The Directorate of Human Resources (DHR) of the Government of Sharjah and AUS signed a Memorandum of Understanding on January 16, 2011 as part of the university's mission to engage with organizations in the emirate. The purpose of the MOU is to provide a framework of cooperation and facilitate collaboration between the institutions.

In all, Sharjah government 104 participants completed the 40-hour program of Business English at different levels: basic, elementary, pre-intermediate and intermediate.

Speaking at the event, Tariq Sultan Bin Khadim, Chairman of the Directorate of Human Resources (DHR), said, "We are very satisfied with the quality of service proved by AUS. A majority of our students attended 85 percent of the classes and 16 Certificates of Distinction were awarded to outstanding participants. We look forward to future collaborations with AUS."

Ali Shuhaimy, Vice Chancellor of Enrollment Management, expressed his pleasure at the success of the program. "We consider this a major accomplishment for the Outreach Program. We have met our strategic goal through this collaboration and we believe that this partnership will pave the way for more interaction with the local society, allowing our institution to share its experience and knowledge."

The partnership between AUS and DHR underlines the university's commitment toward professional development and augurs well for further cooperation between AUS and government entities.

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About AUS
American University of Sharjah (AUS) was founded in 1997 by His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qassimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah. The university was envisaged by His Highness as a leading educational institution in the Gulf region. Located in University City, Sharjah, AUS is a not-for-profit, independent, institution of higher education formed on the American model.

It offers 25 majors and 52 minors at the undergraduate level, and 13 master's degrees through the College of Architecture, Art and Design; the College of Arts and Sciences; the College of Engineering; and the School of Business and Management. These programs are designed to meet the challenges of a competitive and dynamic business and industrial environment.

As a provider of quality higher education in the Gulf, AUS has full approval in the United States by the Department of Education of the State of Delaware. It is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. AUS is also accredited by the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, and all undergraduate and graduate programs are recognized by the ministry. All six of the bachelor's degree programs in the AUS College of Engineering are accredited by ABET, http://www.abet.org, of the United States. The Bachelor of Architecture program of the College of Architecture, Art and Design is accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB) of the United States. The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) as well as the Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) degrees offered by the School of Business and Management are accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).

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