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LEARN MOREUniversity of Wollongong in Dubai Block 5, 14 and 15, Dubai Knowledge Park, P.O. Box 20183, Dubai, UAE

Phone inside the UAE: 800-UOWD (8693)Phone outside the UAE: +971 4 278 1800 Fax: +971 4 278 1801Email: [email protected]

UOWD - Your Australian University in Dubai

CERTIFICATE OF PROFICIENCY GRADUATE CERTIFICATE

The University of Wollongong in Dubai (UOWD) is one of the region’s oldest, most prestigious and forward-thinking tertiary institutions. Our curriculum and teaching practices reflect those of UOW Australia, which constantly ranks among the top 2%* of universities worldwide, and are nationally and internationally recognised. (*QS World University Rankings 2018) Our continuous e�orts in providing an education of world-class standards, are evident in our longstanding ranking in graduate employability and also the reason why our graduates are highly sought-after by employers.UOWD is truly a dynamic and diverse institution that o�ers a broad spectrum of programs in Business, Engineering, Information Sciences as well as Arts and Humanities, aiming to develop graduates who are ethical, mobile, technologically literate and ready for multicultural workplaces. Our programs are relevant and industry related with a strong focus on encouraging creative and critical thinking, problem-solving and the development of unique leadership skillsets. UOWD’s programs are aligned with national priorities yet tailored to meet the demands and needs of the global employment market. With the support of industry experts, it integrates real-world practices with theory ensuring our students are equipped to address complex business problems. Our faculty consist of highly respected academics from across the globe who brings with them extensive teaching, research and industry experience. UOWD’s faculty are active researchers and focused on producing outstanding research with outcomes that will benefit the community on a regional and international level.UOWD is located in the heart of Dubai, UAE’s biggest and fastest growing business capital and studying at our University, will provide you with opportunities to broaden your international perspective and equip you with the skills to become global change-makers.

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Why Study Certificate of Proficiency and Graduate Certificate at UOWD

2 Certificate of Proficiency and Postgraduate Certificate Certificate of Proficiency and Postgraduate Certificate 3

At the University of Wollongong in Dubai (UOWD) we o�er a number of options for postgraduate professionals seeking the specialised knowledge and skills that will allow them to move forward in today’s competitive world in the shortest possible timeframe, but who aren’t necessarily looking to enrol for a Masters level program yet.

A Certificate of Proficiency or Graduate Certificate allows you to study courses at the UOWD without studying a full program. These options are ideal if you are interested in exploring career alternative opportunities or are interested in developing your knowledge in a certain subject area.

ACCREDITATION

All our programs are accredited by the UAE Ministry of Education – Higher Education A�airs, through the Commission of Academic Accreditation, meaning that the qualification is recognised throughout the UAE and internationally. The programs are also quality assured by UOW Australia, which is registered with the Australian Tertiary Education and Quality Standards Agency (TEQSA), the national regulator of higher education in Australia. Upon graduation, students can choose either a certificate from UOWD or a certificate from the UOW Australia.


For professionals who are looking to develop skills in a specific technical or practical discipline over a short time scale, UOWD’s Certificate of Proficiency are ideal. Delivered over the course of just 13 weeks, students can study a range of subjects that are o�ered by our Faculty of Business and Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences.

Graduate CertificateGraduate Certificates provide students with a solid foundation and are designed for those who are seeking to progress their career in a particular area, or those currently working in the industry who wish to gain a relevant postgraduate qualification to update their skills and knowledge. Consisting of four subjects, a Graduate Certificate can usually be completed in two semesters or less.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

ADVANCED YOUR SKILLS IN A SHORT TIME

Since a Graduate Certificate requires less time to complete, you can advance your skills in a shorter time period and still earn a qualification, strengthening your professional portfolio.

PROGRESS TO A FULL MASTER'S PROGRAM

Obtaining a Graduate Certificate will enable you to progress to the Masters level program and you will be able to apply for Credit for Prior Learning.

GLOBALLY ACCREDITED. LOCALLY RELEVANT

The program is accredited by the UAE Ministry of Education - Higher Education A�airs, and quality assured by UOW Australia and therefore recognised throughout the UAE and internationally. Upon graduation, students can choose either a degree certificate from UOWD or a degree certificate from UOW Australia.

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Certificate of Proficiency

Graduate CertificateComplete Graduate Certificate of your choice

Direct Entry to Master’s Degree Complete the remaining subjects* to qualify for a Master’s Degree

Certificate of ProficiencyComplete 1 subject of choice

Indirect Pathway to Master’s Degree

Graduate CertificateComplete the remaining subjects to qualify for a Graduate Certificate (this depends on the COP subject*)

Complete the remaining subjects* to qualify for a Master’s Degree

Direct Entry to Master’s Degree

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must have completed a Bachelor degree (or equivalent) at an accredited institution of higher education and have achieved the minimum grades for entry to both the Certificate of Proficiency and Graduate Certificates. All instruction at UOWD is carried out in English and you will need to demonstrate an adequate level of English language proficiency in order to enrol. Please check uowdubai.ac.ae/postgraduate-programs/admission-requirements for complete admission requirements.

FEES

The total cost for UOWD programs are calculated on a per subject basis. Please check uowdubai.ac.ae/postgraduate-programs/fees-and-payment-information for a breakdown of fees and further details.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

ADVANCE YOUR CAREER

The Certificate of Proficiency will enable you to fast-track your career by developing your skills and knowledge in a certain field, therefore broadening your employment opportunities.

PROGRESSION TO FUTURE POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMS

Upon completion of the chosen subject students are awarded a Certificate of Proficiency and an o�cial academic transcript. This transcript can then be used as credit towards future postgraduate programs.

CLASSES TO FIT AROUND YOUR COMMITMENTS

All Certificates of Proficiency classes are held from 6-9:30pm, Sunday to Thursday and are designed to fit around work commitments.

WORLD-CLASS FACULTY

UOWD’s Faculty provide a wealth of academic and professional expertise from across the globe. All full-time professors hold a PhD degree and are active researchers in their specialist field. They also bring vast industry experience from years of practice in their respective disciplines, creating a learning environment that is both grounded in the latest academic theory and applicable to current professional practice.

* Number of subjects varies* Credit for Prior Learning may apply

* Number of subjects varies* Credit for Prior Learning may apply* The number of subjects for the Graduate Certificate pathway depends on the COP subject you taken.


Certificate of Proficiency

Accounting and Financial Management

Accounting for Managers

The Economics of Global Business Challenges

Economics for Modern Business

Quantitative Economic Analysis

Business Analytics

Financial Strategy

Investment Management

Portfolio Management

Financial Statement Analysis for Business

Banking Theory and Practice

Advanced Managerial Finance

Entrepreneurial Finance

Multinational Financial Management

Islamic Banking and Finance

Advanced Islamic Banking

Islamic Insurance (Takaful) and Re-insurance

Special Topics in Islamic Banking & Finance

Islamic Capital Markets

Financial Skills for Entrepreneurs

International Banking

Bank Lending and Securities

Portfolio Stimulation

Financial Institutions

Enterprise Risk Management

Research in Financial Markets and Institutions

Banking and Financial Institutions Law

Principles of Marketing Management

Digital Marketing

Marketing for Strategic Decisions

Business to Business Marketing

Social Marketing

Marketing Management

Marketing Strategy

Consumer Behaviour

Managing Services and Relationship Marketing

Marketing Communications

Creating and Marketing New Products

International Marketing Strategy

Research for Marketing Decisions

Strategic Brand Management

Retail Marketing Management

Organisational Behaviour and Management

Managerial Skills and Concepts

Leading in Contemporary Organisations

Human Resource Development

Corporate Governance

Strategic Management

Organisational Behaviour

Management of Change

Organisational Analysis

Strategic Decision Making

Contemporary Issues in International Business

International Business Strategy

Strategic Human Resource Management

Insights into Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Business Innovation Plan

Contemporary Leadership Skills for Entrepreneurs

Performance Management

Management of Workplace Health and Safety

Job Analysis, Recruitment and Selection

Cross Cultural Management

Managing People in Multinational Organisations

International Business Environment

Leading Organisations

International Business Strategies

Operations and Supply Chain Management

Supply Chain Management

Quantitative Methods for Decision Making

Strategic Supply Chain Management

Process and Change Management

Logistics System

Operations Management

Procurement and Inventory Management

Project Management

Quality in Management

Statistics for Quality Management

Implementing Quality Systems

Management of Service Quality

Business Excellence and Quality Management Systems

Quality Management in Public Sector

Quality Management in Healthcare

Writing for Communication

Engineering Economics

Innovation and Design

Engineering Project Management

Modelling of Engineering Management Systems

Strategic Management for Engineers and Technologists

Financial Management for Engineered Assets

Project Implementation and Outsourcing

Life-Cycle and Risk Management

Asset Management System Design

Maintenance Requirement Analysis

Systems Reliability Engineering

Information Systems and Strategy

Enterprise Architecture Design

Systems Integration

IT Governance

Organisational Issues & Information Technology

Strategic Network Management

Information Technology Security and Risk Management

IT Research Methods

Project and Change management

International Law and Diplomacy

Politics of International Relations in the Middle East

Transforming MENA

Globalisation and Citizenship

International Economic Relations

Labour and Migration

Social Change and Development

Research Methods and Design

Data Journalism: Research and Visualization

Journalism and Society

Introduction to News Writing

Legal and Ethical Issues

Introduction to Convergent Journalism

Design and Desktop Publishing

TV Journalism

International Journalism

Film and Cinema Studies

Media Management

Marketing Media

FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND INFORMATION SCIENCES

FACULTY OF BUSINESS

SUBJECT OFFERINGYou have the option to choose from a selection of subjects, o�ered by the Faculty of Business and the Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences.Please note that not all subjects are available throughout the year. Please contact the respective Faculties to discuss your options.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must have completed a Bachelor degree (or equivalent) at an accredited institution of higher education and have achieved the minimum grades for entry to both the Certificate of Proficiency and Graduate Certificates. All instruction at UOWD is carried out in English and you will need to demonstrate an adequate level of English language proficiency in order to enrol. Please check uowdubai.ac.ae/postgraduate-programs/admission-requirements for complete admission requirements.

FEES

The total cost for UOWD programs are calculated on a per subject basis. Please check uowdubai.ac.ae/postgraduate-programs/fees-and-payment-information for a breakdown of fees and further details.


Postgraduate Certificates

Graduate Certificatein BusinessWHO IS THE PROGRAM FOR?

This is an ideal program for current managers or aspiring managers who are looking to progress in their career by upskilling their current knowledge of marketing, accounting, finance, organisational behaviour, management and global business challenges and perspectives.

WHAT WILL I STUDY?

All students will complete three subjects:• Organisational Behaviour and Management• Marketing Management• Accounting and Financial Management

Plus one of the following:• Exploring Global Business Challenges from Multiple Perspectives*• Operations and Supply Chain Management***Mandatory for students intending to progress to a Master of Business program (all specialisations)**Mandatory for students intending to progress to a Master of Science (Logistics) program

PROGRESSION TO MASTERS COURSES

Upon successful completion of the Graduate Certificate in Business, students may enrol in a Masters program o�ered by UOWD. Students will be granted credit for four subjects in the following areas:• Master of Business (all single or double specialisation programs)• Master of Science (Logistics)

Graduate Certificate in Human Resource ManagementWHO IS THE PROGRAM FOR?

This program has been designed for those who are seeking to progress their career in Human Resources or those currently working in an alternative area but wish to gain a relevant postgraduate qualification to update their skills and knowledge to move into the area.

WHAT WILL I STUDY?

Students will complete four subjects:• Organisational Behaviour and Management*• Human Resource Development• Strategic Human Resource Development• Job Analysis, Recruitment and Selection*Students who do not have a relevant background in Human Resources should complete this subject within their first semester of study. According to UOWD’s Credit for Prior Learning policy, those who have a background in Human Resource Management may apply to complete one of the elective subjects from the approved list below in its place:

• Strategic Management• Organisational Behaviour• Management of Change• Organisational Analysis• Performance Management• Management of Workplace Health and Safety• Cross-Cultural Management• Contemporary Issues in International Business


Upon successful completion of the Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management, students who enrol in the Master of Business (Human Resource Management) program will be granted credit for four subjects.

Graduate Certificate in MarketingWHO IS THE PROGRAM FOR?

If you’re currently working in marketing or looking to pursue a career in marketing, this program will give you the opportunity to gain a professionally oriented specialised skill set.

WHAT WILL I STUDY?

Students will complete four subjects:• Principles of Marketing Management*• Consumer Behaviour• Marketing Strategy• Social Marketing*Students who do not have a relevant background in Marketing should complete this subject within their first semester of study. According to UOWD’s Credit for Prior Learning policy, those who have a background in Marketing may apply to complete one of the elective subjects from the approved list below in its place:

• Digital Marketing• Managing Services and Relationship Marketing• Marketing Communications• Creating and Marketing New Products• International Marketing Strategy• Research for Marketing Decisions• Strategic Brand Management• Retail Marketing Management• Supply Chain Management• Contemporary Issues in International Business


Upon successful completion of the Graduate Certificate in Marketing, students who enrol in the Master of Business (Marketing) program will be granted credit for four subjects.

Graduate Certificate in Engineering AssetManagementWHO IS THE PROGRAM FOR?

This program has been designed by experts to draw on evolving International Standards and best practice and equip engineering professionals with the advanced skills necessary to manage property, infrastructure, facilities, physical equipment and other assets throughout their life cycle – ensuring they are maintained properly, that new assets are integrated successfully into existing systems and that these assets continue to generate value throughout their lives.

WHAT WILL I STUDY?

Students will complete the following three subjects:• Life-Cycle and Risk Management• Maintenance Requirement Analysis• Systems Reliability Engineering

Plus one of the following:• Managing People in Organisations• Engineering Project Management• Financial Management for Engineered Assets or• Any other 6 credit point subject approved by the Faculty


Upon successful completion of the Graduate Certificate in Engineering Asset Management, students who enrol in the Master of Engineering Asset Management program will be granted credit for four subjects.

Project and Change management

International Law and Diplomacy

Politics of International Relations in the Middle East

Transforming MENA

Globalisation and Citizenship

International Economic Relations

Labour and Migration

Social Change and Development

Research Methods and Design

Data Journalism: Research and Visualization

Journalism and Society

Introduction to News Writing

Legal and Ethical Issues

Introduction to Convergent Journalism

Design and Desktop Publishing

TV Journalism

International Journalism

Film and Cinema Studies

Media Management

Marketing Media

The University of Wollongong in Dubai (UOWD) is one of the region’s oldest, most prestigious and forward-thinking tertiary institutions. Our curriculum and teaching practices reflect those of UOW Australia, which constantly ranks among the top 2%* of universities worldwide, and are nationally and internationally recognised. (*QS World University Rankings 2018) Our continuous e�orts in providing an education of world-class standards, are evident in our longstanding ranking in graduate employability and also the reason why our graduates are highly sought-after by employers.UOWD is truly a dynamic and diverse institution that o�ers a broad spectrum of programs in Business, Engineering, Information Sciences as well as Arts and Humanities, aiming to develop graduates who are ethical, mobile, technologically literate and ready for multicultural workplaces. Our programs are relevant and industry related with a strong focus on encouraging creative and critical thinking, problem-solving and the development of unique leadership skillsets. UOWD’s programs are aligned with national priorities yet tailored to meet the demands and needs of the global employment market. With the support of industry experts, it integrates real-world practices with theory ensuring our students are equipped to address complex business problems. Our faculty consist of highly respected academics from across the globe who brings with them extensive teaching, research and industry experience. UOWD’s faculty are active researchers and focused on producing outstanding research with outcomes that will benefit the community on a regional and international level.UOWD is located in the heart of Dubai, UAE’s biggest and fastest growing business capital and studying at our University, will provide you with opportunities to broaden your international perspective and equip you with the skills to become global change-makers.


Step-by-Step Application Process

SEMESTERS AND INTAKES

Spring SemesterFebruary - May

Summer SemesterJune - August

Autumn SemesterSeptember - January

UOWD provides a range of scholarships which o�er financial support to new and existing students at the commencement of each semester (unless otherwise stated). Whilst it does not cover living and other study-related expenses, it certainly reduces the financial pressure ensuring you enjoy a less stressful student experience.

SCHOLARSHIPS

• Outstanding Academic Excellence Scholarship This scholarship is awarded to applicants based on academic merit and who comply with the necessary requirements. It o�ers the recipients with a bursary ranging from 15% to 25% of their tuition fees for the duration of their studies*.

• Sports Scholarship- Adam Gilchrist Sports Award This award, named after Australian cricketer and UOW Brand Ambassador, Mr Adam Gilchrist AM, is awarded to two recipients at either undergraduate or postgraduate level, in the Autumn semester (which begins in September). It o�ers the recipients a bursary of 50% of their tuition fees for the duration of their studies*. Read more here: uowdubai.ac.ae/postgraduate-programs/scholarships

TUITION GRANTSUOWD o�ers a number of grants that provide discounted rates on program fees ranging from 5% to 20% of annual tuition costs. Available tuition grants:

• Family Tuition Grants Immediate family members enrolling simultaneously at UOWD are eligible for tuition fee grants*.

• Alumni Tuition Grants New or returning students may qualify for one of the following Alumni Tuition Grants. The Alumni Tuition Grant will be awarded to students who have graduated from a UOWD undergraduate or postgraduate degree program and wish to enrol in a subsequent degree program at UOWD*. The Family of Alumni Tuition Grant is available on annual tuition fees for students who have at least one family member who has graduated from a degree program (undergraduate or postgraduate) from UOWD only (not applicable to UOW Australia graduates)*. The Family of Alumni Tuition Grant is available at the start of every semester and students must apply for the grant when they submit their application for Admission.*T&C’s apply

Scholarships and Grants

1. SUBMIT YOUR COMPLETED APPLICATION FORM ONLINE OR IN PERSONEnsure your application includes the following documents in English :

• Official academic transcripts of your Bachelor degree

• Bachelor degree certificate of completion

• Proof of your English language proficiency

• A copy of your UAE ID card (if applying from within the UAE)

• A copy of your passport (and Residence Visa, if resident of the UAE). Additionally, if you are seeking advanced standing in your chosen program please submit to the University the below:

Certified copies of official academic transcripts showing all courses studied and grades obtained, syllabus details of the courses you successfully completed (including information on course content) and an explanation of the grading system.

2. UOWD WILL NOTIFY YOU OF THE OUTCOME OF YOUR APPLICATION WITHIN TWO (2) WORKING DAYS

3. CLEAR YOUR CONDITIONS AS STIPULATED IN YOUR OFFER LETTER (IF ANY)

4. RETURN YOUR ACCEPTANCE AGREEMENT AND PAY YOUR TUITION FEE Return the formal acceptance of the o�er (Refer to Attachment ‘A’ or ‘B’ of your o�er letter)

5. ATTEND ENROLMENT & ORIENTATION DAY

6. COMMENCE YOUR STUDIES!

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