University of Dubai

Established in 1997, the University of Dubai consists of the College of Business Administration and the College of Information Technology. All degree programs are locally and internationally accredited.


VISION:

To be a leading university in the UAE providing American system of higher education offering internationally accredited degree programs with emphasis on quality of teaching, research and services to the business community.

MISSION:
Realizing our vision will require us to:

Serve the educational needs of diverse undergraduates, postgraduates and professionals.
Produce high caliber graduates.
Provide education based on international standards.
Provide a stimulating educational environment to prepare future leaders.
Engage faculty in applied research focused mainly on the economic development of MENA Region.

OBJECTIVES:
Admit and retain skilled students to succeed at UD.
Contribute to the government initiative related to entrepreneurship & human resource development of UAE nationals.
Provide research, consultancy and professional development services.
Strengthen alumni contribution to UD functions and outreach
Create a culturally diverse educational environment.
Maintain national & international accreditations for UD's academic programs.
Expand educational programs by vertical integration to Master’s and Doctoral programs, besides horizontal diversification to College of Law to meet market needs.
Recruit and retain high caliber faculty and staff.
Relocate to a better building to provide campus life to the students.
Seek financial support from the business community.
Monitor and improve the quality of education and services.

STRATEGIES:
Expand (Integrate) by adding additional programs
1.1 Integrate vertically by expanding Master’s & Doctoral Programs as exit pathways

1.2 Integrate horizontally by establishing UD College of Law (in Arabic), and
1.3 Collaborate with accredited Arab universities.
Increase undergraduate enrollment
2.1 Reorient student recruitment through strategic plan
2.2 Increase student retention and engagement through enhanced and coordinated student services, clubs, programs and activities.
2.3 Expand student exchange with partner universities outside UAE for 1 semester. The partner university will reciprocate with their student exchange for 1 year.
2.4 Relocate UD to a better building to exploit UD brand and reduce student dissatisfaction.
Maintain Cost Efficiency
Ensure that revenues exceed costs in all programs.

VALUES:
UD is guided by the following core values:

Ethical behavior in all aspects of life.
Sound citizenship through personal, social and environmental responsibility.
Respect for the opinion and beliefs of others.
Equal opportunity for all men and women.
Continuous improvement in teaching, learning and research.
Collective responsibility through team work.
Student centered with quality focus.