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Students Learn Technology-Based Curriculum and Gain Workplace Experience
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Emirati youth will have promising opportunities by gaining theoretical knowledge in SAP technology and workplace experience before graduation, thanks to a partnership announced by Zayed University and SAP.
As part of the partnership, Zayed University has become the 8th university in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) to sign up for SAP's Dual Study Program, a one-to-two year program to up skill highly talented students in technology and project management skills.
Zayed University students, who are enrolled in the College of Business and Technological Innovation, will have the opportunity to become certified SAP Associate Consultants, by completing a curriculum that combines university theoretical studies with SAP certification during academia years. In addition to SAP certification, the participating students will gain work experience from mandatory internships within the SAP ecosystem.
"By pairing with one of the world's leading software companies, our integrated technology-based curriculum will train Emirati youth and high-flying Zayed University undergraduates in the technologies that will enable them to enter high-potential careers that will drive and transform the UAE's diversified economy. Joining SAP's Dual Study program continues our mission of enhancing the scientific skills and capacities of our students," said Professor Reyadh AlMehaideb, Vice President of Zayed University (ZU).
"Faculty members will be nominated, offered training sessions according to agreed-upon criteria between SAP and ZU, and shall assume responsibility for course delivery within ZU classrooms. Participating students will be mentored and provided with career counselling in cooperation with SAP, which will assist with identifying and approaching companies and institutions for internship placement," AlMehaideb added.
SAP's Dual Study Program is run by the SAP Training and Development Institute (TDI), which boosts knowledge and skills of talented students, university graduates, and the experienced workforce in the region. SAP TDI offers a host of programs tailored to support in the creation of sustainable work possibilities. Since its launch in 2012, the Institute has built skills and knowledge reflecting an In-country value of USD 70 million across MENA.
"Partnering with one of UAE's leading universities shows our commitment to support Emirati youth developing skills necessary for the diversified economy. We are committed to working hand-in-hand with public and private sector institutions to develop Millennials who will drive the region's knowledge-based economy, and give them early exposure to employers" said Marita Mitschein, Managing Director of SAP Training and Development Institute.
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About Zayed University
Zayed University is today the premier national university in the United Arab Emirates and a regional leader in educational innovation and change. It has created and implemented a skills-rich, outcome-based general education program that systemically develops student skills, knowledge, and values associated with liberal learning and provided a solid foundation for pursuit of disciplinary majors and future careers. Zayed University welcomes national and international students, and provides them with a high quality education, offered by seasoned teaching scholars to prepare them to shape the future of the United Arab Emirates.
Zayed University offers Undergraduate and Graduate degrees in the following Colleges: College of Arts & Creative Enterprises (recognized as substantially equivalent by NASAD), College of Business (Accredited by AACSB), College of Communication & Media Sciences (Accredited by ACEJMC), College of Education (Accredited by NCATE), College of Sustainability Sciences & Humanities, and College of Technological Innovation (Accredited by ABET). For more information, visit www.zu.ac.ae
About SAP
As market leader in enterprise application software, SAP (NYSE: SAP) helps companies of all sizes and industries run better. From back office to boardroom, warehouse to storefront, desktop to mobile device - SAP empowers people and organizations to work together more efficiently and use business insight more effectively to stay ahead of the competition. SAP applications and services enable more than 258,000 customers to operate profitably, adapt continuously, and grow sustainably. For more information, visit www.sap.com
About SAP Training and Development Institute
Founded in November 2012, the SAP Training and Development Institute (SAP TDI) strives to support in the creation of sustainable work possibilities by boosting the business system knowledge and entrepreneurial mindset of students, young graduates, and the experienced workforce in the region. The SAP Training and Development Institute offers a host of programs tailored to bring SAP business skills to those who have a cultural and social understanding of a local region. SAP TDI's initiatives help talented minds not only to find jobs but also to establish their own companies by nurturing their entrepreneurial mindset. Furthermore, SAP TDI serves as Think Tank for knowledge exchange, co-creation and co-innovation. Showing the value of SAP TDI, the organization recently passed the milestone of having built skills and knowledge in the region with an In Country Value (ICV) of US$70m across MENA.
Media contacts
Sara Sabry
Media Relations Specialist
Office of the Vice President at Zayed University
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E-mail: Sara.Hassan@zu.ac.ae
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