AUS inks pact with foundation to offer MBA in blended format – Gulf Today

AUS inks pact with foundation to offer MBA in blended format – Gulf Today

Sheikha Bodour and Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair during the inauguration of ‘Abdulla Al Ghurair Digital Teaching and Learning Center’.

Gulf Today, Staff Reporter

American University of Sharjah (AUS) announces its partnership with the Abdulla Al Ghurair Foundation (AGF) which aims to expand access to its renowned Master of Business Administration (MBA) programme. In a significant move, the MBA will now be available through a blended learning format, combining face-to-face and online components, reflecting AUS’s commitment to innovative and accessible education. It has officially begun accepting applications for its blended learning format starting Spring 2024.

The MBA’s blended learning model is the result of a collaboration between AUS and the University Consortium for Quality Online Learning (UCQOL), spearheaded in 2021 by AGF in partnership with the UAE Ministry of Education and nine leading universities in the United Arab Emirates. This strategic partnership aims to strengthen e-learning systems, develop high-quality online courses, and enhance capacity within the consortium to deliver learner-centred online education.

As a testament to this transformative initiative, Sheikha Bodour Al Qasimi and Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair recently inaugurated the “Abdulla Al Ghurair Digital Teaching and Learning Center,” further highlighting the commitment to advancing education accessibility. During the inauguration, Abdul