Michigan State University Dubai is the premier university in the Gulf region, offering top quality American academic programs to prepare the leading professionals of the future. For more information, visit www.dubai.msu.edu.

2. Michigan State University
The degrees awarded at the MSU Dubai campus
is a top American University with the highest level of
are issued by the home campus in East Lansing,
accreditation given by the American Higher Learning
Michigan and are fully accredited by both US
Commission. A comprehensive research university as
national and professional program-specific
classified by the Carnegie Commission, Michigan State
accrediting authorities. The degrees and diplomas
is a member of the most prestigious higher education
issued in Dubai are exactly the same as those issued
associations, including the National Association of State
in the United States. The programs offered at MSU
Universities and Land Grant Colleges, Association of
Dubai meet the same high standards as those
American Universities, and the International Association
offered in East Lansing, Michigan.
of Universities. Its degrees are recognized and highly
prized world-wide. MSU is ranked well among the top
Michigan State University Dubai is licensed by
research universities in the world.
the Dubai Knowledge and Human Development
Authority for the purposes of granting academic and
professional degrees in a Dubai Free Zone, and to
conduct executive development programs.
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3. BIG
DREAM
A world of possibilities awaits you. Prepare
yourself for career opportunities world-
wide. Become a member of the global
MSU network of 465,000 alumni and link
to professional colleagues throughout
the world. Our graduates lead some of
the world’s largest corporations, serve
as government ministers and prime
ministers, and achieve acclaim as renowned
scientists, writers, actors. At Michigan State
University Dubai, you’ll explore ideas with
an international perspective. You’ll discover
the challenge and support you need from
faculty members committed to your academic
and professional success. We give you the
knowledge and tools not only to dream big,
but to realize your big dreams.
At MSU, you can chart
your own course of study
and customize your
academic experience.
MSU students learn from exceptional professors who care about their student’s
learning and success. Most are regular MSU faculty, or have received their PhDs
from MSU and bring the experience and values of the home campus to Dubai.
They are research active which means they bring the latest knowledge to your
classes and incorporate real-world learning opportunities. At MSU Dubai, you
can be part of a major research university while receiving individual attention
dubai.msu.edu
from MSU faculty members on a brand new campus.
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4. No two students have the same undergraduate
experience at Michigan State University or at MSU
Business Administration and
Dubai, but all have the opportunity to create an
undergraduate program that prepares them for
General Management
professional success and lifelong learning.
Students are required to complete a set of (Specialization in International Business)
University general education requirements, Management majors follow a broad academic program that will
the requirements of a specific College, and develop your grasp of planning, staffing, organizing, decision
the specific course requirements in the major. making, and control functions in preparation for a managerial
Learning occurs in many different settings, career. You will gain a fundamental knowledge of such fields as
including laboratories, small group seminars, accounting, economics, finance, marketing, and business. Students
lectures, recitation sessions, on-line courses, at MSU Dubai will have the opportunity to sharpen the focus of
service-learning experiences, internships and their management degree with a specialization in International
study abroad opportunities. Business. It is anticipated that the first students seeking a degree
in Bachelor of Science in Business Administration at MSU
Dubai will be admitted in the fall of 2009.
Child and Youth Development
and Early Childhood Education
These program concentrations in the Bachelor of Science in Family
Add a Certificate
Community Services degree will prepare you for leadership in the social
services sector, especially in programs for children and youth. You will be
in Business.
qualified to counsel at-risk youth, to advocate for the public policies they
need, and to support their growth and development.
Students who major in subjects other than
Computer Engineering Business Administration can still gain the
business skills by enrolling in elective
courses in:
A Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering will give you a
• Accounting
solid foundation in computer engineering theory and its application in
• Economics
real world settings. You will be ready for a successful career in fields
• Finance
such as aerospace, bio-medical systems, energy and electric power,
• Business Law
embedded systems, environmental research and development, semi-
• Business Management
conductors, and telecommunications.
• Marketing
Students who complete 26 designated
Construction and credits in the MSU Business Cognate will
earn a Certificate in Business from MSU
Project Management
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Dubai along with their academic degree
from Michigan State University.
This program focuses on project management in the construction industry.
The University’s requirements in Integrative Studies, in English, and You will be able to show prospective
Graduates fill the management gap between skilled labor trades and
in Mathematics, give you a firm intellectual foundation that permits employers two complementary credentials
upper management, rising quickly to middle and upper level management
and have a competitive advantage as you
you to be flexible, adaptive, and innovative throughout your life positions in project management companies, construction companies, and
“ launch your career.
general contracting firms. If this expanding field captures your interest,
and careers as the world and work undergo constant change. These
begin work on a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management.
courses also lay the base for the knowledge and skills gained in the
student’s academic major.
Media Management and Research
Assistant Dean and Professor Robert von Bernuth
MSU College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Students earning a Bachelor of Science in Media and Communication Technology acquire a fundamental
Program Coordinator: Construction Project Management for MSU Dubai understanding of communication techniques, media and communication technology management, economics, policy,
research, and design. This degree will prepare you for leadership positions in fields such as TV, cinema, radio, interactive
media, and other forms of information communication technology.
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5. MSU EXPECTATIONS ARE HIGH
JUST LIKE YOUR ASPIRATIONS.
In addition to gaining knowledge and skills
in your academic major, you’ll develop
your potential to be an outstanding leader.
Michigan State graduates demonstrate:
INTEGRATED JUDGMENT
ADVANCED COMMUNICATION SKILLS
INTER-CULTURAL COMPETENCE
ANALYTICAL THINKING
LITERACY IN SCIENCE AND
MATHEMATICS
In today’s complex world, professionals must be able to integrate knowledge
from many fields and communicate effectively with a wide range of colleagues
throughout the globe. MSU ensures that all students gain these skills through EFFECTIVE CITIZENSHIP
the Integrative Studies requirements which include:
• Integrative Studies in Arts and Humanities
• Integrative Studies in Biological Science
• Integrative Studies in the Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences
“ Students in Computer Engineering at MSU and MSU
Dubai learn more than engineering skills. They learn
Students work hard to earn a degree from MSU and the payoff lasts a lifetime.
to work as a productive member of a team, to actively
“ Whether beginning a career or pursuing graduate study, Michigan State
engage in problem-solving, and to apply their skills in graduates are prepared to make an impact in their chosen fields and to be
real-world settings. recognized as the next generation of leaders in these fields. Being part of the
MSU family, including more than 465,000 alumni worldwide - provides an
instant link for making career connections and lasting friendships.
Professor Boutheina Tlili
Ph.D. Michigan State University
Professor of Computer Engineering
MSU Dubai
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6. ADMISSION
REQUIREMENTS
Admission to MSU Dubai is competitive.
The same admissions standards apply as on the East
Lansing campus.
Students at MSU take ownership of their university To start the process, apply online at www.dubai.msu.
experience with unparalleled study abroad
edu early in your final year of secondary school. Don’t
opportunities, access to state-of-the-art facilities and
delay. Submit your application early, even if your final
equipment, and countless other ways to learn outside
the walls of the classroom. Internship and service- grades or test scores are not yet available. Stop by
learning opportunities let students contribute their skills the campus at Dubai International Academic City and
to community or business projects while at the same
talk with an admissions representative to discuss your
time gaining practical experience that relates to their
educational goals, call us at +971 4 436 1500 or
classroom work.
e-mail dubai@msu.edu
Michigan State is a leader in Study Abroad among all
universities in the U.S. You will be able to choose from
more than 240 programs on all continents, in more than
Admission to the Bachelor’s degree program is based on:
60 countries, and in a variety of formats. International
internships allow you to get a taste of an international
• Your academic performance in high school. (Keep working at those challenging courses!)
career before you begin your job search.
• The strength and quality of your curriculum.
AMPLIFY YOUR EDUCATION
• Recent trends in your academic performance. (Have your grades been improving or remained strong?)
• Your high school class rank.
• Your standardized test scores (SAT, ACT, O-Levels, etc.).
THERE IS NO SUBSTITUTE FOR • Your TOEFL, IELTS score or MSU English Language test (MSUELT).
• Your leadership, talents, extra-curricular or community activities, conduct, and diversity of experience.
FIRST-HAND EXPERIENCE.
Many students stay at MSU to pursue Submit your online application and the application fee first. Then send your current transcripts and test scores as
soon as they are available.
graduate study in some of the highest-
ranked programs in the United States. If you have questions about the application process, contact one of our admissions representatives in Dubai at
dubai@msu.edu or +971 4 436 1500 for assistance. They will be happy to help you.
Others have gone on to institutions
that include Harvard, Yale, Stanford, Admission Decisions: Applications are reviewed for admission once all required information is submitted.
Admission decisions are made on a rolling basis for students meeting requirements. Once admitted, you will
Georgetown, Cornell, Columbia, the
receive a free MSU email account and a personal identification number as a start for your career at MSU Dubai.
University of Chicago and Duke.
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7. A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY IN A
UNIQUE
LOCATION.
MSU’s location in Dubai International Academic City (DIAC)
combines a distinctive and international campus experience with
the strength of an American degree from one of the world’s most
respected universities.
DIAC is an initiative of TECOM Investments.
The campus is planned to offer a wide array of services and
accommodations, library and sports facilities for students. Research
and development centers will complement the teaching facilities.
Together, the education and research zones will provide DIAC with
GET READY FOR Follow a college preparatory curriculum that at a minimum includes: the same kind of benchmark blending of research and education
that characterizes the best universities in the USA and the world.
• 4 years of English (composition and literature)
YOUR COLLEGE
MSU Dubai, like MSU East Lansing will be research active and at
• 3 years of Mathematics (2 years of algebra, 1 year of geometry, and 1 higher-
the forefront of 21st century education.
level math course)
EXPERIENCE AT • 3 years of social studies (history, anthropology, economics, geography,
government, political science, psychology or sociology)
MSU DUBAI • 2 years of science (biology, chemistry, physics or earth science)
• 2 years of a single foreign language
Use your high school years to
HOUSING AND
prepare for a successful application
If you are missing courses in one of these areas, your application will still be
and experience at MSU Dubai.
TRANSPORTATION
considered but the list above gives you the best possible chance for success.
See the MSU Dubai website (www.dubai.msu.edu) or talk with an admissions
AVAILABLE.
representative for full details.
MSU Dubai student accommodation is located in the Silicon
Transfer Students. Students who start their education elsewhere can still can Arch Residence, a convenient 5-minute drive from our academic
receive a degree from Michigan State. Learn more about transferring to MSU Dubai campus at Dubai International Academic City, and found within
at www.dubai.msu.edu/future students/transfer students the confines of Silicon Oasis. Transportation between the
Residence and DIAC is available.
Each one-bedroom apartment accommodates three (3) students.
“
Students live in apartments and have a bedroom, bathroom,
kitchen, and lounge; basic furnishings, appliances, internet
As admissions counselors for MSU Dubai prospective students, we
connectivity, weekly cleaning service; and full security. Typically
believe in assisting every student in achieving his or her educational three students share this multi-room apartment, but options
exist for one and two-person arrangements at a higher cost and
goals. We’re ready to answer your questions, to connect you
dependent on availability.
“
to the faculty and current students in our programs, and to help
Details regarding housing, transportation, course registration,
you through the admissions process until we welcome you as an
e-mail access, orientation programs, and other resources for
enrolled student at MSU Dubai. MSU will be provided to admitted students upon payment of their
enrollment deposit.
Suzanne Ryan, Abida Saleh, Nicole Wabaunsee
MSU Dubai Admissions Counselors
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8. MSU GRADUATES
HAVE WHAT IT TAKES
MASTER’S DEGREE PROGRAMS
TO SUCCEED IN THE
GLOBAL MARKETPLACE.
AT MSU DUBAI
MSU’s Master’s degree programs in Dubai have been designed in careful consultation with business and
academic leaders in the region. Advanced training at the graduate level will give you the skills and perspectives
essential for success.
Each degree program provides advanced training, knowledge, and skills to professionals, connecting them with
a professional network that allows them to assume leadership positions in their organizations. Flexible class
schedules and learning modules respect and accommodate the busy schedules of working students.
MSU Dubai post-graduate programs include:
• Certificate in Educational Technology
• Master’s Degree in Human Resources & Labor Relations
• Executive Certificate in the Science of Retailing
• Master of Arts in Educational Technology
• Master of Science in Retailing
Programs to be phased in for the academic year of 2009-10 are:
• Master of Arts in Advertising
• Master of Science in Packaging
• Master of Science in Supply Chain Management
MSU Dubai is a non-profit higher education institution established to promote world-class
research, teaching and scholarship. All MSU Dubai degrees are equivalent to those offered by
Michigan State University in the United States. The MSU Dubai programs have been selected
to help meet the professional, management, and technical skills needed in Dubai, UAE, and
the surrounding region.
MSU Dubai provides Bachelor’s and Master’s degree students with a broad intellectual
background that will give them the habits of thought and analysis needed to live and work in
a rapidly-changing modern world. Developing career and job-relevant skills are a core part of
all degree programs to be offered at MSU Dubai.
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9. Michigan State University
Dubai Faculty
Dr. Salameh Mohammad Ahmad ....... Physics and Mathematics
Dr. Eman Ahmed ............................... Integrated Biological Sciences
Dr. Muhamed Osman Al Khalil ........... Writing, Rhetoric and American Cultures
Dr. Mark Anstey ................................. Human Resources
Ms. Carole Armstrong ........................ Head Librarian
Dr. Constantinos Coursaris ................. Telecommunication, Information Studies, and Media
Dr. Clay Dedeaux ............................... Advertising
Dr. James Dulebohn ........................... Human Resources
Dr. Linda Good .................................. Retailing
Professor Richard Hensh ..................... Mathematics
Dr. Patricia Huddleston ...................... Retailing
Professor Myra Khattab ...................... Educational Technology
Professor Sophia Koufoupoulou .......... Integrated Social Science
Dr. David McCarty .............................. Telecommunication, Information Studies and Media
Dr. Brendan Mullan ............................ Executive Director, MSU Dubai
Dr. Dawn Pysarchick ........................... Retailing
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Dr. Kennon Rider ............................... Family Community Services
MSU Dubai is a proud part of Michigan State University, a world-grant Dr. Masha Savelieff ............................ Chemistry
institution with more than 150 years of teaching, research, and service. Dr. Brenda Sternquist ......................... Retailing
Dr. Robert von Bernuth ....................... Construction Management
Dr. Russell Arent ................................. Writing, Rhetoric and American Culture
Classes offered in Dubai are taught by MSU faculty members and other
Dr. Boutheina Tlili ............................... Computer Engineering
qualified experts who are excellent scholars and professionals committed to
Professor Omar Abdulatif .................... Computer Engineering
and experienced in teaching, research, and academic service.
Dr. Sandra Willis ................................. Psychology
I am pleased to serve with these individuals who represent the best in
teaching and scholarship. Like you, we strive toward excellence every day.
We are committed to building an outstanding academic program in Dubai -
one that will help you fulfill your dreams for success.
“
Thank you for considering the opportunities MSU Dubai brings to you.
I hope that I will have the opportunity to welcome you - for a visit and as
an enrolled student.
Best regards,
Dr. Brendan Mullan
Executive Director - MSU Dubai
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