CENTER FOR EXECUTIVE AND PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION اﻟﺘـﻤـﻴـﺰ ﻳــﺒـﺪأ ﻣـﻦ ﻫـــﻨﺎ Excellence starts here
A Tradition of Excellence Celebrating our past, inspiring our future Over the course of its 20-year history, AUS has become known as one of the Middle East s preeminent universities, providing outstanding tertiary education to some of the region s finest students. Our reputation for excellence is borne out of the university s world-class faculty, who are experts in their chosen field and dedicated to providing students with first-hand support and guidance. Through the Center for Executive and Professional Education (CEPE), the wider community can share in the knowledge and expertise of our faculty, and enjoy the benefits brought about by the university s teaching and research, across a diverse range of industries and professions. Never before has this been so important. As our region continues its rise on the global stage, it is essential that public and private organizations have the leadership, skill-base and expertise to respond to fresh economic, social and cultural changes. CEPE can help develop individuals for the new, emerging industries of our region, driving innovation and entrepreneurship to power our new knowledge-based economies. CEPE can also partner with organizational leaders, guiding them through their challenges to find the advantages and opportunities that come with constant change. With a focus on measurable outcomes, some of the region s largest and best known organizations have relied on CEPE to foster tangible results at both an individual and organizational level. If you are looking to maximize your career potential, or take your organization to a new level of success, CEPE can facilitate your ambitions. We look forward to accompanying you on your journey. Björn Kjerfve, PhD, Chancellor 1997 1999 2001 2006 2010 2015 AUS is officially inaugurated AUS welcomes first students AUS licensed by Commission for Academic Accreditation of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research First AUS commencement held Sharjah Ruler opens new AUS library AACSB accredits the School of Business Administration Bachelor of Architecture program granted NAAB accreditation AUS alumni cross 10,000 mark 1998 UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research grants the license to AUS First Student Council elections held 2000 First graduate degree (MBA) launched 2004 AUS receives accreditation by Middle States Commission on Higher Education ABET accreditation granted 2009 Student body crosses 5,000 mark Ruler of Sharjah signs the AUS Alumni Association constitution and bylaws 2012 Forbes Middle East ranks AUS MBA program the best offered by a private university in the Gulf region 2017 3
A New Era in Executive and Professional Education As one of the region s premier universities, AUS has provided organizations in the UAE and beyond with world-class, continuous professional education from the early years of its establishment. This experience has given us a deep understanding of the region and its values, allowing us to offer relevant and innovative programs for individuals and organizations alike. Combined with our reputation for academic excellence, we are uniquely positioned to offer you the very best in executive education. AUS recently launched the Center for Executive and Professional Education (CEPE) to manifest its commitment to continuous learning and innovation, partnering with those driven to transform and disrupt. CEPE s offering includes a custom program service, where our team of experts creates bespoke solutions for organizations aiming to deliver exceptional results. For individuals looking to move ahead in their careers, we offer a schedule of open enrollment courses, professional certificates and Mini-MBAs for executives, designed to give ambitious people the tools and knowledge to stand out in competitive industries. 4 5
The CEPE Advantage Excellence starts here Welcome As the upheaval sparked by the Fourth Industrial Revolution begins to impact on the Middle East, we need to build a generation of talent that can respond to a new and complex world of work and ways of doing business. As the economies of the GCC diversify and investments are made to create new, knowledge-based industries, never has it been so important to craft a collection of leaders who will pioneer change and champion new and better ways of building, growing and creating. The AUS Center for Executive and Professional Education (CEPE) allows organizations in the region to access the very best in academia, but also understand it in a way that relates specifically to their business and industry. AUS is one of the most respected universities in the Middle East, with a strong reputation for fostering academic excellence alongside real-world, hands-on learning. The success of this approach has led us to apply it to our executive and professional offerings giving the participants the best of both worlds: a strong theoretical basis as well as an understanding of how this theory can be used to promote on-the-job outcomes. If you are looking to take the next step in an illustrious career, or want future-ready strategies and solutions for your organization, the AUS Center for Executive and Professional Education is the best place to start. We hope to be your partner on a never-ending journey of learning, innovating and achieving. By partnering with us for your executive and professional education, you can trust that you have chosen the very best in expertise, facilities and resources. We pride ourselves on our commitment to quality and excellence in everything we do. Academic excellence Hands-on application Strategies you can apply in the workplace Global experience Local knowledge Our Approach Your Advantage Measurable results with a strong ROI World-class faculty Interdisciplinary teaching Access to a network of industry experts I welcome your interest and I look forward to meeting you in one of our courses. Ilias Visvikis, PhD, CEPE Director 6 7
The CEPE Experience Our success stories We are the natural choice for many of the region s leading organizations. Our interdisciplinary work traverses the public and private sectors, across a diverse range of industries, providing theoretically sound, practically driven education that readies organizations and their leaders for the next generation of challenges and opportunities. Discover what our partners have to say about custom programs developed and delivered by CEPE. We are delighted with the excellent results achieved by participants of this program and are already seeing a positive transformation in the workplace as a result of this program. Having such a significant number of our senior managers and executives learn from world-renowned business experts has been a fantastic opportunity for those who took part, and I am looking forward to seeing the outcomes of the program benefit Imdaad over the weeks and months ahead. Successes and achievements cannot be achieved individually; they are the products of an active partnership. Working jointly with AUS is one of these successful partnerships we are proud of. We have realized how far our goals match and how far they are willing to pave the way for us towards our goals. In the longterm journey of capability building, you need a reliable partner. With no doubt, we found ours! H.E. Jassem Al Blooshi Member of Board of Trustees, Rubu Qarn Marwan Othman Executive Director Human Capital & Administration, Imdaad The following are some of the organizations we have partnered with: Abu Dhabi Autonomous Systems Investments (ADASI) Dubai Health Authority Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC) Emirates Telecommunications Corporation (Etisalat) Imdaad International Center for Management Development KPMG Ministry of Cabinet Affairs and the Future (MOCAF) Ministry of Defence (MOD) NASDAQ Dubai Nawah Energy Company Pinnacle Knowledge Group PricewaterhouseCoopers Limited Prime Minister s Office - Excellence Department Road and Transport Authority (RTA) School of Modern Skills, Dubai Securities and Commodities Authority Sharjah Asset Management Holding Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority Sharjah Electricity and Water Authority (SEWA) Sharjah Tatweer Forum, Rubu Qarn Sheikh Khalifa Government Excellence Program Sheikh Saqr Program for Government Excellence Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) Zakum Development Company (ZADCO) 8 9
Custom Programs Transform your Organization We can help your organization take advantage of the limitless regional and global opportunities available to it. Whether you are launching a new strategic initiative, entering a new market or developing a leadership team, we will provide you with the knowledge and tools to make the right decisions, now and tomorrow. The Custom Experience Our Five-Step Engagement Process provides clear guidance for what you can expect when partnering with us: Our custom programs are tailored to meet your specific needs, drawing from our unrivaled expertise across the disciplines offered by our School of Business Administration; College of Architecture, Art and Design; College of Arts and Analyze 1 We meet with you to discuss your current situation and environment, gaining a comprehensive understanding of your expertise, your people, your challenges and your vision. Sciences; and College of Engineering. Our fully dedicated and highly professional team will work closely with you from conception to implementation, creating a bespoke experience that empowers you to meet your shortand long-term goals. Create 2 Based on our detailed assessment, we map out your learning journey, determine the core elements of your bespoke training program and carefully select a group of faculty experts to deliver a high-impact learning experience to you, either in English or Arabic. For motivated organizations, our custom programs provide: Deliver 3 Our action-oriented approach combines our experts forward-looking research with practical, hands-on expertise to ensure that you can turn your classroom experience into immediate action in the workplace. a strategy for beginning a new business line or venture into new markets assistance in restructuring teams and organizations for maximum impact a plan for making operations more efficient and cost effective increasing your ROI Evaluate 4 Continuous improvement is the cornerstone of everything we do. We collect immediate feedback after each module and use your input to constantly refine our content and delivery. the ability to emerge as an industry leader in a competitive marketplace the opportunity to identify, retain, inspire and improve organizational talent Cultivate 5 We aim to be your learning partner over a multi-year horizon. We cultivate a continuous dialogue with you to review your progress and assess the impact of your learning journey with us. leadership development for tackling emerging and future regional and global challenges Contact us for a free consultation: execed@aus.edu 10 11
Open Enrollment Courses Take your career to new heights Our open enrollment courses are designed for ambitious professionals from any industry or level of responsibility who understand the value of continuous learning and onthe-job development, looking to maximize their impact on the organizations they work for and fast-track their career trajectory. All of our courses are delivered with an emphasis on engagement and immersion, and provide an excellent opportunity for networking with like-minded professionals from other companies, functions and industries. We carefully select our courses to cover the latest topics, trends and challenges so you can stay ahead of the curve, whatever your industry or background. We are uniquely positioned to offer courses across a wide range of disciplines. Entrepreneurship and Family Business Empowering Women in Business Finance and Accounting Marketing and Advertisement International Affairs and Relations Translation and Interpretation For high-performing individuals, our open courses provide: enhanced career opportunities and the skills, knowledge and confidence to progress into and succeed in leadership positions networking opportunities with others who have the same ambitions, aspirations and interests new and innovative ways of thinking beyond one s self theoretical knowledge and practical understanding to move into new business lines evidence to future employers of one s commitment to their career and ongoing learning understanding of the link between their role and organization and the wider world Strategy and Leadership Decision Making Science and Engineering Technology and Information Systems Logistics, Supply Chain and Transportation Energy, Environment and Sustainability 3D Printing and Robotics Design Management Architecture and Interior Design Urban Planning and Real Estate Development To find out more about our open enrollment courses and how to register visit: www.aus.edu/oec 12 13
Take the Next Step To see real and positive change in your career or organization, contact us today. Center for Executive and Professional Education +971 6 515 4405 (for custom programs) +971 6 515 4721 (for open enrollment courses) execed@aus.edu www.aus.edu/cepe 14
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