University Expands Educational Offering with Commencement of UAE's First Doctorate in Education in February 2010
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - The British University in Dubai today announced the appointment of Dr. Eugenie Samier, Head of Programme for the first-ever Ed.D programme.
For BUiD's September 2009 intake, 16 educational professionals became the inaugural class undertaking the country's first doctorate in education (Ed.D) provided by The British University in Dubai (BUiD), the Middle East's leading research-based postgraduate university.
Launched earlier this year, BUiD's Ed.D has received an overwhelming response from the growing number of educational professionals of all nationalities residing in the UAE.
"Following our successful launch of the Ed.D programme, we are looking forward to having Dr. Samier, an international expert in educational studies, build our programme and expand the educational sector in the region," said Dr. Mick Randall, Dean, Faculty of Education, BUiD.
Dr. Samier brings to BUiD more than 20 years of education studies and experience from a number of global institutions. Prior to her move to BUiD, Dr. Samier was Associate Professor for Leadership and Administration Studies under the Faculty of Education at Simon Fraser University.
Dr. Samier, a frequent guest public lecturer at global universities and government institutions, has also produced a number of peer-reviewed journals and is editor of a number of refereed book collections with major international publishers.
"I look forward to teaching the first Ed.D class in the UAE and contributing to the growth of educational experts in the region," said Dr. Eugenie Samier, Head of BUiD's Educational Doctorate programme.
The Middle East is a fast-growing region with a vast need for professionals within the educational sector, and through my experience, I plan to implement a beneficial and sustainable programme that will help meet this demand," she added.
The Ed.D is offered in partnership with the University of Birmingham, one of the UK's leading universities with an international reputation for the excellence of its research and teaching. Through this partnership, BUiD supports and encourages its graduates to participate in research and publications at an international level.
BUiD is welcoming application for its second intake in September 2010.
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About The British University in Dubai
The British University in Dubai (BUiD) is the Middle East's leading research-based postgraduate university, facilitating world-class education, training and research. It provides an important and growing community and resource for young professionals, leading academic, corporate managers and aspiring leaders of all description.
BUiD, a truly local university, is accredited by the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research and internationally recognised for its top quality education, which is on par with British standards thanks to its association with UK-based universities including the University of Edinburgh, the University of Birmingham, the University of Manchester, Cardiff University, King's College London, and the Cass Business School at City University, London.
BUiD offers full and part-time research based Masters Degree programmes, the regions first accredited Doctorate in Education and Continuing Professional Development courses in: Education, Finance and Banking, Human Resource Management, Information Technology, IT Management, Project Management, Systems Engineering, Construction Law and Dispute Resolution, and Sustainable Design of the Built Environment.
The non-profit university has attracted academic experts to develop regionally tailored programmes, in which they extend and challenge the boundaries of knowledge, understanding and research.
BUiD works in collaboration with leading organization and institutions including Atkins, Emirates Green Council Building, KHDA, Ministry of Education, Dubai Human Resource Forum, Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industries (ADCCI) and CIOB among others, to encourage professional development across the UAE's public and private sectors.
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.
For further enquiries contact
Nishath Rizwan at BUiD
Tel: +971.4.391.3626
Website: www.buid.ac.ae
Press Release 2009
