Dubai, September 24, 2008: The University of Dubai Computing and Information Systems (CIS) bachelor program at the College of Information Technology is now fully accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, Inc., the recognized accreditor of college and university programs in applied science, computing, engineering, and technology.  ABET accreditation demonstrates a program's commitment to providing its students with high quality education. It is an assurance that the University of Dubai's CIS program meets the quality standards established by the Information Systems profession.

Prof. Omar Hefni, president of the University of Dubai, said: "We are proud to have an ABET-accredited CIS program. It puts us on the map as the first university in UAE that has earned such recognition. This is a reflection of our continuing commitment to the quality of education at the University of Dubai."

ABET accreditation is a voluntary, peer-reviewed process that requires programs to undergo comprehensive, periodic evaluations.  The evaluations focus on program curricula, faculty, facilities, institutional support, and other important areas.   

One of the key elements of ABET accreditation is the requirement that programs continuously improve the quality of education that is provided.  As part of this requirement, programs set specific, measurable goals for their students and graduates, assess their success in reaching their goals, and improve their programs based on the results of their assessment.   

In addition to providing the College of Information Technology with a structured mechanism to assess, evaluate, and improve its CIS program, ABET accreditation enables employers and graduate schools to recognize the University of Dubai CIS program for producing graduates with the skills and capacities required by the profession. 

ABET is a not-for-profit organization that is owned and operated by more than 25 professional and technical member societies.  An internationally respected body with some 1,500 volunteers, it has set the benchmarks for higher education standards for nearly 75 years.  More information about ABET, its member societies and the evaluation criteria used to accredit programs can be found at www.abet.org.  

For more information about the University of Dubai bachelor's degree program in Computing and Information Systems, visit http://www.ud.ac.ae/new/cit_is_obj.php.

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About University of Dubai
As a corporate academic university in partnership with Dubai Chamber (formerly known as Dubai Chamber of Commerce & Industry), UD strives to be pre-eminent in providing the highest quality applied learning based on international academic standards, in addition to professional development services to the workforce in both the private and public sectors. UD has two colleges; the College of Business Administration (CBA) and the College of Information Technology (CIT). The CBA offers Bachelor degree in Business Administration (BBA) with specialization in Management, Marketing, Finance & Banking and Accounting. The CIT offers Bachelor degree in Computing Information Systems. All these programs are accredited by the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research. UD is a member of the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), the Accrediting Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) and the European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD). UD is working very hard on earning the AACSB and ABET accreditation for its degree programs. Hopefully, when accomplished, UD will be placed on the world map among the best Business and Information Technology Colleges. For more information, please visit www.ud.ac.ae 

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