Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
American University in the Emirates (AUE)
Dates
Thursday, 26 December 2013 - Saturday, 11 January, 2014
Please note: The program dates may change by +/- 1 day depending on the availability of seats and departure airport for the group flight.
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Application deadline: Friday, September 13, 2013.
After Friday, September 13, 2013, inquire about the availability of participation in the program via email to the Faculty Program Coordinator, contact info on the right.
Program
This 3-week program for MBA students includes an introduction to business, culture, and society in the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (GCC) Region. Through courses (in English) taught by the Faculty and Industry Leaders at the American University in the Emirates and with site visits in Dubai and the surrounding Emirates, students are introduced to the Economic Policies, Business Practices, Finance and Islamic Banking, Dubai Stock Exchange, and Marketing Strategies of the GCC.
Additional Academic Requirements
Must be an MBA student in good academic standing.
*A few spaces are available to non-Villanova University MBA students.
No language proficiency required.
No prerequisites required.
Housing and Meals
In Dubai, students will reside in double room occupancy residency at a nearby hotel in close proximity to AUE campus located in Academic City. Housing and most meals of different ethnicities are included with the program fee.
Excursions
Planned site meetings and visits include Dubai Chamber of Commerce, Department of Economic Development, Jebel Ali Free Zone & The Palm, DUBAL -Dubai Aluminium Company, Dubai Stock Exchange, and a Petrochemical Company.
Cultural activities for the students during the previous two years for this program have included a trip to the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Yas Hotel, and Saadiyat Island in Abu Dhabi, Dubai City Tour, and Desert Safari and Desert Party with Camel rides and Henna as well as visits to Bastakiya Dubai – Historical Town Center, Welcome Dinner at Kan Zaman in the Shindagha Heritage Village on Dubai Creek, Dubai Mall, Mall of the Emirates, Atop Burj Khalifa (Tallest building in the World. MI-4: http://www.youtube.com/v/3FyO_bnIsqk?version=3), New Year's Eve Celebration at Atlantis The Palm, a Dhow Cruise on Dubai Creek, Farewell Dinner at Jumeirah Beach Hotel and Tea /Refreshments at the Skyview Bar of the Burj Al-Arab.
Additional Information
Students will travel predominantly by bus that will be provided for transportation by AUE for all program related trips while in Dubai. For personal travel in Dubai, metered taxis are readily available at very reasonable rates to and from AUE and/or the hotel. Language is not a problem on the AUE campus as English is widely spoken. Even off campus, students will be able to converse with local people in English throughout the GCC region.
Immunizations
It is recommended that all students have an up-to-date tetanus booster and the hepatitis A series of 2 shots, as well as the hepatitis B series. Please contact your personal physician to make arrangements and verify your immunization history. Additional information can be found at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Insurance
By signing the Villanova University Release Form, you are agreeing to the fact that you have health insurance coverage while in Dubai. If your current policy does not cover you in Dubai, please follow this link to the student handbook and scroll to page 10 for insurance provider suggestions:
