University Catalog - University of Sharjah

University
Catalog
2015
His Highness
Sheikh Dr. Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi
Member of the Supreme Council, Ruler of Sharjah
President of the University of Sharjah
Contents
University of Sharjah Overview......................................................................................................... 35
Notice ....................................................................................................................................................................... 37
Student Responsibility for Catalog Information......................................................................................................... 37
University of Sharjah Contact Information................................................................................................................. 37
Message from the Chancellor................................................................................................................................... 38
Board of Trustees...................................................................................................................................................... 39
Academic Affairs Committee..................................................................................................................................... 39
Finance Committee................................................................................................................................................... 39
Academic Calendar 2014-2015................................................................................................................................. 40
Directory.................................................................................................................................................................... 43
The University Overview........................................................................................................................................... 44
University Administration........................................................................................................................................... 44
Council of Deans....................................................................................................................................................... 44
Academic Support Services Council ........................................................................................................................ 45
Financial and Administrative Affairs........................................................................................................................... 45
Human Resources..................................................................................................................................................... 45
Centers and Units ..................................................................................................................................................... 45
Research Institutes.................................................................................................................................................... 46
Regional Campuses.................................................................................................................................................. 46
The University Background....................................................................................................................................... 47
Vision ....................................................................................................................................................................... 48
Mission...................................................................................................................................................................... 48
Values....................................................................................................................................................................... 48
Goals ....................................................................................................................................................................... 48
Accreditation and Quality Assurance......................................................................................................................... 49
Location and Climate................................................................................................................................................. 49
Academic Support Services...................................................................................................................................... 49
Dean of Academic Support Services......................................................................................................................... 49
Admission Department ............................................................................................................................................. 50
Admission Unit.......................................................................................................................................................... 50
Documents and Graduation Certificates Unit:........................................................................................................... 50
Student Service Office............................................................................................................................................... 50
Registration Department .......................................................................................................................................... 51
Information Technology Center.................................................................................................................................. 52
Contact information................................................................................................................................................... 52
Operation and Network Services............................................................................................................................... 52
Management Information System (MIS).................................................................................................................... 52
University Website and Portal................................................................................................................................... 53
Instructional and Classroom Technologies................................................................................................................ 53
IT Support and Services............................................................................................................................................ 53
Libraries..................................................................................................................................................................... 54
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Information Resources.............................................................................................................................................. 54
Organization of Materials.......................................................................................................................................... 54
Library Services......................................................................................................................................................... 54
Central Laboratories.................................................................................................................................................. 55
Academic Programs and Degrees............................................................................................................................ 56
Admission.................................................................................................................................................................. 60
General Information................................................................................................................................................... 60
General Admission Requirements............................................................................................................................. 60
Academic Preparation............................................................................................................................................... 60
English Language Proficiency Requirements............................................................................................................ 62
Intensive English Program........................................................................................................................................ 62
Special Admission Requirements.............................................................................................................................. 62
Admission to the Bridging Program........................................................................................................................... 62
Admission to the College of Business Administration............................................................................................... 63
Admission to the College of Communication ............................................................................................................ 63
Admission to the College of Arts and Design ........................................................................................................... 63
Admission to the English Language and Literature Major......................................................................................... 64
Admission to the College of Engineering ................................................................................................................. 64
Admission to the College of Medicine and Dentistry................................................................................................. 64
Admission for Transfer Students............................................................................................................................... 64
Visiting Students........................................................................................................................................................ 65
Deferral of Admission................................................................................................................................................ 65
Application Procedure............................................................................................................................................... 65
Required Documents................................................................................................................................................. 66
General Admission Provisions................................................................................................................................... 66
Tuition Fees............................................................................................................................................................... 67
Other fees.................................................................................................................................................................. 68
Payment Methods..................................................................................................................................................... 68
Tuition Refund........................................................................................................................................................... 69
Academic Advising.................................................................................................................................................... 69
Orientation for New Students.................................................................................................................................... 69
Registration............................................................................................................................................................... 69
Course Coding System............................................................................................................................................. 70
College Code (ab)..................................................................................................................................................... 70
General Education..................................................................................................................................................... 71
Academic Regulations .............................................................................................................................................. 76
Duration of Study....................................................................................................................................................... 76
Course Load.............................................................................................................................................................. 76
Minimum Load .......................................................................................................................................................... 76
Maximum Load ......................................................................................................................................................... 76
IEP Students ............................................................................................................................................................. 76
Schedule Modification............................................................................................................................................... 77
Dropping courses...................................................................................................................................................... 77
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Adding Courses......................................................................................................................................................... 77
Repeating Courses.................................................................................................................................................... 77
Substituting Courses................................................................................................................................................. 77
Student Class Level.................................................................................................................................................. 77
Attendance................................................................................................................................................................ 78
Course Syllabus........................................................................................................................................................ 78
Assessment and Examinations................................................................................................................................. 78
Performance Assessment......................................................................................................................................... 78
Examinations............................................................................................................................................................. 78
Absence from the Final Exam................................................................................................................................... 79
Make-up examination................................................................................................................................................ 79
Appeal of Final Exam Grade .................................................................................................................................... 79
Course Grades.......................................................................................................................................................... 79
Course Grade Distribution ........................................................................................................................................ 79
Submission of Final Grades...................................................................................................................................... 79
Incomplete Coursework ............................................................................................................................................ 80
Change of Grade....................................................................................................................................................... 80
Grade Point Average (GPA)...................................................................................................................................... 80
Grading System......................................................................................................................................................... 81
Honors and Distinction.............................................................................................................................................. 81
Withdrawal................................................................................................................................................................. 82
Withdrawal from Courses.......................................................................................................................................... 82
Withdrawal from a Semester .................................................................................................................................... 82
Withdrawal from the University ................................................................................................................................. 83
Leave of Absence...................................................................................................................................................... 83
Allowable Study Deferment Period............................................................................................................................ 83
Change of Major........................................................................................................................................................ 83
Academic Warning and Dismissal............................................................................................................................. 83
Academic Probation.................................................................................................................................................. 83
Forced Change of Major............................................................................................................................................ 84
Academic Dismissal.................................................................................................................................................. 84
No Status................................................................................................................................................................... 84
Transfer Admission.................................................................................................................................................... 84
Transfer credits.......................................................................................................................................................... 85
Academic Honesty.................................................................................................................................................... 85
Visiting Students........................................................................................................................................................ 85
Non-UOS students taking courses at the UOS......................................................................................................... 85
UOS Student Taking Courses Elsewhere.................................................................................................................. 85
Student Records and Transcripts.............................................................................................................................. 86
Commencement Exercises....................................................................................................................................... 86
Names on Diplomas and Degrees............................................................................................................................ 86
The Enrollment Management and Academic Guidance Unit..................................................................................... 87
Center for Continuing Education and Community Service ....................................................................................... 88
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Student Affairs .......................................................................................................................................................... 89
Cultural, Social and Artistic Activities......................................................................................................................... 89
Counseling and Guidance......................................................................................................................................... 89
Student Housing........................................................................................................................................................ 89
Athletic and Recreation............................................................................................................................................. 90
Center for Students with Special Needs.................................................................................................................... 90
The Rover Scouts...................................................................................................................................................... 90
The Ushers................................................................................................................................................................ 90
The Art Galleries........................................................................................................................................................ 90
Expected Attire and General Conduct....................................................................................................................... 90
Transportation........................................................................................................................................................... 91
Student Centers........................................................................................................................................................ 91
Student Employment Program.................................................................................................................................. 91
Food Services........................................................................................................................................................... 91
Health Care............................................................................................................................................................... 91
Student Rights and Responsibilities.......................................................................................................................... 91
Career Advising and Student Training ...................................................................................................................... 93
Graduate Studies...................................................................................................................................................... 93
Introduction................................................................................................................................................................ 93
‬Admissions Requirements for Master Programs....................................................................................................... 94
Admissions Requirements for PhD programs........................................................................................................... 94
‬Master Programs‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬....................................................................................................................................................... 94
PhD Programs‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬........................................................................................................................................................... 94
Required Documents................................................................................................................................................. 94
College of Sharia & Islamic Studies................................................................................................. 97
Officers of the College............................................................................................................................................... 99
Administrative Support Staff...................................................................................................................................... 99
Contact Information................................................................................................................................................... 99
Accreditation.............................................................................................................................................................. 99
Vision......................................................................................................................................................................... 99
Mission...................................................................................................................................................................... 99
Goals ....................................................................................................................................................................... 100
Academic Programs.................................................................................................................................................. 100
Admission Requirements.......................................................................................................................................... 100
Graduation Requirements......................................................................................................................................... 100
Bachelor of Shari’a (126 Credits Hours) ................................................................................................................... 100
Faculty list 2013-2014............................................................................................................................................... 101
College of Arts Humanities and Social Sciences............................................................................ 105
Officers of the College............................................................................................................................................... 107
Administrative Support Staff...................................................................................................................................... 107
Contact Information................................................................................................................................................... 107
Accreditation.............................................................................................................................................................. 107
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Overview................................................................................................................................................................... 107
Vision ....................................................................................................................................................................... 107
Mission ..................................................................................................................................................................... 107
Objectives.................................................................................................................................................................. 108
Academic Programs.................................................................................................................................................. 108
Admission Requirements.......................................................................................................................................... 108
Graduation Requirements......................................................................................................................................... 109
University Requirements........................................................................................................................................... 110
College Requirements............................................................................................................................................... 111
Program Requirements............................................................................................................................................. 112
Course Coding.......................................................................................................................................................... 112
English Language Literature Department.................................................................................................................. 113
Personnel.................................................................................................................................................................. 113
Vision......................................................................................................................................................................... 113
Mission...................................................................................................................................................................... 113
Objectives.................................................................................................................................................................. 113
Program Outcomes................................................................................................................................................... 113
Career Opportunities................................................................................................................................................. 114
Admission Requirements.......................................................................................................................................... 114
Program Overview..................................................................................................................................................... 114
I. University Requirements ....................................................................................................................................... 115
II. College Requirements ......................................................................................................................................... 115
III. Program Requirements........................................................................................................................................ 115
A. Mandatory Core Courses ..................................................................................................................................... 115
B. Mandatory Structured Studies Courses................................................................................................................ 115
C. Elective Courses................................................................................................................................................... 116
Study Plan................................................................................................................................................................. 117
Linguistics and Translation Program......................................................................................................................... 119
Courses Descriptions................................................................................................................................................ 121
Elective Core courses............................................................................................................................................... 121
Service Courses........................................................................................................................................................ 125
Department of International Relations....................................................................................................................... 126
Personnel.................................................................................................................................................................. 126
Administrative Staff.................................................................................................................................................... 126
History....................................................................................................................................................................... 126
Vision ....................................................................................................................................................................... 126
Mission...................................................................................................................................................................... 126
Objectives.................................................................................................................................................................. 126
Program Outcomes................................................................................................................................................... 126
Career Opportunities................................................................................................................................................. 127
Admission Requirements.......................................................................................................................................... 127
Program Overview..................................................................................................................................................... 127
IV. University Requirements...................................................................................................................................... 127
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V. College Requirements ......................................................................................................................................... 127
VI. Program Requirements........................................................................................................................................ 127
D. Mandatory Core Courses ..................................................................................................................................... 128
B. Elective Courses .................................................................................................................................................. 128
Study Plan................................................................................................................................................................. 129
Courses Descriptions................................................................................................................................................ 131
Mandatory Courses................................................................................................................................................... 131
Elective Courses....................................................................................................................................................... 132
English Language Center.......................................................................................................................................... 137
Mission...................................................................................................................................................................... 137
Objectives.................................................................................................................................................................. 137
Admission Requirements.......................................................................................................................................... 137
Please note............................................................................................................................................................... 137
Program Overview..................................................................................................................................................... 138
Summer Courses...................................................................................................................................................... 138
Upcoming TOEFL Exam Schedule............................................................................................................................ 138
Main campus............................................................................................................................................................. 138
Eastern Region Campus........................................................................................................................................... 139
Community College Campus..................................................................................................................................... 139
Faculty List 2014-2015.............................................................................................................................................. 140
College of Business Administration................................................................................................. 145
Officers of the College............................................................................................................................................... 147
Administrative Support Staff...................................................................................................................................... 147
Contact Information................................................................................................................................................... 147
Accreditation.............................................................................................................................................................. 147
History....................................................................................................................................................................... 147
Overview................................................................................................................................................................... 147
Vision ....................................................................................................................................................................... 148
Mission...................................................................................................................................................................... 148
Goals ....................................................................................................................................................................... 148
Objectives.................................................................................................................................................................. 148
Academic Programs.................................................................................................................................................. 148
Admission Requirements.......................................................................................................................................... 149
Graduation Requirements ........................................................................................................................................ 149
I. University Requirements ....................................................................................................................................... 151
II. College Requirements........................................................................................................................................... 152
A. Remedial Courses................................................................................................................................................ 152
B. Mandatory Courses .............................................................................................................................................. 152
c. Elective Core Courses........................................................................................................................................... 153
III. Program Requirements ....................................................................................................................................... 153
Course Coding.......................................................................................................................................................... 154
Department of Acconunting....................................................................................................................................... 155
Personnel.................................................................................................................................................................. 155
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Vision ....................................................................................................................................................................... 155
Mission...................................................................................................................................................................... 155
Objectives.................................................................................................................................................................. 155
Goals ....................................................................................................................................................................... 155
Career Opportunities................................................................................................................................................. 155
Program Overview..................................................................................................................................................... 156
I. University Requirements........................................................................................................................................ 156
II. College Requirements........................................................................................................................................... 156
III. Program Requirements........................................................................................................................................ 156
A. Mandatory Core Courses...................................................................................................................................... 156
B. Elective Core Courses.......................................................................................................................................... 157
Study Plan ................................................................................................................................................................ 157
Course Coding.......................................................................................................................................................... 159
Course Description.................................................................................................................................................... 159
Accounting Minor ...................................................................................................................................................... 161
Department of Finance and Economics.................................................................................................................... 162
Personnel.................................................................................................................................................................. 162
Vision.........................................................................................................................................................................162
Mission...................................................................................................................................................................... 162
Objectives.................................................................................................................................................................. 162
Goals.........................................................................................................................................................................162
Career Opportunities................................................................................................................................................. 163
Program Overview..................................................................................................................................................... 164
I. University Requirements........................................................................................................................................ 164
II. College Requirements........................................................................................................................................... 164
III. Program Requirements........................................................................................................................................ 164
Business Finance Track............................................................................................................................................ 165
A. Mandatory Core Courses..................................................................................................................................... 165
B. Electives Core Courses........................................................................................................................................ 165
Islamic Banking Track – Business Majors (English).................................................................................................. 165
A. Mandatory Core Courses...................................................................................................................................... 165
B. Electives Core Courses........................................................................................................................................ 166
Islamic banking Track – Sharia’ Major (Arabic)......................................................................................................... 166
A. Mandatory Core Courses...................................................................................................................................... 166
B. Electives Core Courses........................................................................................................................................ 166
Study Plan – Business Finance Track....................................................................................................................... 167
Study Plan – Islamic Banking Track ......................................................................................................................... 169
Course Coding.......................................................................................................................................................... 170
Course Description.................................................................................................................................................... 170
Economics Courses.................................................................................................................................................. 173
Islamic banking For Sharia Students – Arabic........................................................................................................... 175
Course offered to Non-Majors................................................................................................................................... 176
Minor Program in Finance......................................................................................................................................... 176
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Minor Program in Economics.................................................................................................................................... 177
Department of Management, Marketing and Public Administrtaion ......................................................................... 178
Personnel.................................................................................................................................................................. 178
Vision......................................................................................................................................................................... 178
Mission...................................................................................................................................................................... 178
Objectives.................................................................................................................................................................. 178
Learning Outcomes - Business Administration.......................................................................................................... 178
Career Opportunities................................................................................................................................................. 179
Program Overview..................................................................................................................................................... 179
I. University Requirements........................................................................................................................................ 179
II. College Requirements........................................................................................................................................... 179
III. Program Requirements........................................................................................................................................ 180
Management and Marketing...................................................................................................................................... 180
A. Mandatory Core Courses...................................................................................................................................... 180
B. Electives Core Courses ....................................................................................................................................... 180
Management Concentration...................................................................................................................................... 180
Marketing Concentration........................................................................................................................................... 181
Study Plan – Management Concentration................................................................................................................. 182
Study Plan – Marketing Concentration...................................................................................................................... 184
Course Description.................................................................................................................................................... 186
Management Courses............................................................................................................................................... 186
Courses offered to non-business major .................................................................................................................... 190
Marketing Courses.................................................................................................................................................... 190
Public Administration................................................................................................................................................. 192
Management Minor .................................................................................................................................................. 194
Public Administration Minor ...................................................................................................................................... 195
Department of Management Information Systems.................................................................................................... 196
Personnel.................................................................................................................................................................. 196
Vision......................................................................................................................................................................... 196
Mission...................................................................................................................................................................... 196
Goals......................................................................................................................................................................... 196
Career Opportunities................................................................................................................................................. 196
Program Overview..................................................................................................................................................... 197
I. University Requirements........................................................................................................................................ 197
II. College Requirements........................................................................................................................................... 197
III. Program Requirements........................................................................................................................................ 197
A. Mandatory Courses............................................................................................................................................... 197
B. Electives Courses ................................................................................................................................................ 198
Study Plan................................................................................................................................................................. 198
Course Description.................................................................................................................................................... 200
College Mandatory Core Course............................................................................................................................... 200
A. College Elective Core Course............................................................................................................................... 200
B. MIS Mandatory Core Courses.............................................................................................................................. 200
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Program Elective Courses......................................................................................................................................... 201
MIS Minor ................................................................................................................................................................. 202
Why a Minor in MIS?................................................................................................................................................. 202
Faculty List 2014-2015............................................................................................................................................. 203
College of Engineering...................................................................................................................... 205
Officers of the College............................................................................................................................................... 207
History........................................................................................................................................................................ 207
Overview................................................................................................................................................................... 207
Vision......................................................................................................................................................................... 207
Mission ..................................................................................................................................................................... 207
Goals......................................................................................................................................................................... 207
Objectives.................................................................................................................................................................. 208
Academic Programs.................................................................................................................................................. 208
Admission Requirements.......................................................................................................................................... 209
Graduation Requirements......................................................................................................................................... 209
I. University Requirements ....................................................................................................................................... 210
II. College Requirements........................................................................................................................................... 212
A. Remedial programs and Courses......................................................................................................................... 212
B. Mandatory Courses .............................................................................................................................................. 212
Program Requirements............................................................................................................................................. 214
Course Coding.......................................................................................................................................................... 214
Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) Department ......................................................................................... 215
Personnel.................................................................................................................................................................. 215
Vision......................................................................................................................................................................... 215
Mission...................................................................................................................................................................... 215
Objectives.................................................................................................................................................................. 215
Program Outcomes................................................................................................................................................... 215
Career Opportunities................................................................................................................................................. 216
Program Overview..................................................................................................................................................... 216
Program Requirements............................................................................................................................................. 216
I. University Requirements........................................................................................................................................ 216
II. College Requirements........................................................................................................................................... 216
III. Program Requirements........................................................................................................................................ 216
A. Mandatory Courses............................................................................................................................................... 217
B. Electives Courses................................................................................................................................................. 218
Environmental Engineering Concentration................................................................................................................ 219
Study Plan ................................................................................................................................................................ 219
Flow chart.................................................................................................................................................................. 222
Course Coding.......................................................................................................................................................... 223
Course Description.................................................................................................................................................... 223
Mandatory Courses................................................................................................................................................... 223
Elective Courses....................................................................................................................................................... 227
Courses offered for other majors............................................................................................................................... 229
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Department of Electrical and Computer ................................................................................................................... 230
ENGINEEING (ECE)................................................................................................................................................. 230
Personnel.................................................................................................................................................................. 230
Vision ....................................................................................................................................................................... 230
Mission...................................................................................................................................................................... 230
Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE) Program............................................................................................. 230
Objectives.................................................................................................................................................................. 230
Program Outcomes................................................................................................................................................... 231
Career Opportunities................................................................................................................................................. 231
Program Overview..................................................................................................................................................... 231
I. University Requirements........................................................................................................................................ 232
II. College Requirements........................................................................................................................................... 232
Program Requirements............................................................................................................................................. 232
A. Core Courses........................................................................................................................................................ 232
B. Elective courses.................................................................................................................................................... 234
Study Plan................................................................................................................................................................. 235
Course Description ................................................................................................................................................... 238
Core Courses............................................................................................................................................................ 238
Elective Courses....................................................................................................................................................... 241
Computer Engineering (CPE) Program..................................................................................................................... 245
Objectives.................................................................................................................................................................. 245
Program Outcomes................................................................................................................................................... 245
Career Opportunities................................................................................................................................................. 246
Program Overview..................................................................................................................................................... 246
I. University Requirements........................................................................................................................................ 246
II. College Requirements........................................................................................................................................... 246
III. Program Requirements........................................................................................................................................ 247
A. Core Courses........................................................................................................................................................ 247
B. Elective courses.................................................................................................................................................... 248
Study Plan ................................................................................................................................................................ 249
Course Description.................................................................................................................................................... 252
Core Courses............................................................................................................................................................ 252
Elective Courses....................................................................................................................................................... 254
Courses offered for other majors............................................................................................................................... 256
Architectural Engineering (AE) Department.............................................................................................................. 258
Personnel.................................................................................................................................................................. 258
Vision......................................................................................................................................................................... 258
Mission...................................................................................................................................................................... 258
Objectives.................................................................................................................................................................. 258
Program Outcomes................................................................................................................................................... 258
Career Opportunities................................................................................................................................................. 259
Program Overview..................................................................................................................................................... 259
I. University Requirements........................................................................................................................................ 259
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II. College Requirements........................................................................................................................................... 259
III. Program Requirements........................................................................................................................................ 260
A. Mandatory Courses............................................................................................................................................... 260
B. Elective Courses................................................................................................................................................... 261
Study Plan ................................................................................................................................................................ 262
Course Coding.......................................................................................................................................................... 264
Course Description.................................................................................................................................................... 264
Mandatory Courses................................................................................................................................................... 264
Elective Courses....................................................................................................................................................... 269
Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management (IEEM) Department.............................................................. 272
Personnel.................................................................................................................................................................. 272
Vision......................................................................................................................................................................... 272
Mission...................................................................................................................................................................... 272
Objectives.................................................................................................................................................................. 272
Program Outcomes................................................................................................................................................... 272
Career Opportunities................................................................................................................................................. 273
Program Overview..................................................................................................................................................... 273
I. University Requirements........................................................................................................................................ 273
II. College Requirements........................................................................................................................................... 273
III. Program Requirements........................................................................................................................................ 274
A. Mandatory Courses............................................................................................................................................... 274
B. Elective Courses................................................................................................................................................... 275
C. Co-op Program option.......................................................................................................................................... 275
D. Senior Design Project Option............................................................................................................................... 276
Study Plan................................................................................................................................................................. 276
Course Coding.......................................................................................................................................................... 279
Course Description.................................................................................................................................................... 279
Mandatory Courses................................................................................................................................................... 279
Elective Courses....................................................................................................................................................... 283
Courses offered for other majors............................................................................................................................... 284
Sustainable and Renewable Energy Engineering (SREE) Program......................................................................... 285
Personnel.................................................................................................................................................................. 285
Vision........................................................................................................................................................................ 285
Mission...................................................................................................................................................................... 285
Objectives.................................................................................................................................................................. 285
Program Outcomes................................................................................................................................................... 285
Career Opportunities................................................................................................................................................. 286
Program Overview..................................................................................................................................................... 286
I. University Requirements........................................................................................................................................ 286
II. College Requirements........................................................................................................................................... 286
III. Program Requirements........................................................................................................................................ 287
A. Core requirements................................................................................................................................................ 287
B. Technical Elective.................................................................................................................................................. 288
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Study Plan................................................................................................................................................................. 289
Course Coding ......................................................................................................................................................... 291
Course Description ................................................................................................................................................... 291
Mandatory Courses................................................................................................................................................... 291
Elective Courses ...................................................................................................................................................... 294
Mechanical Engineering (ME) Program.................................................................................................................... 297
Personnel.................................................................................................................................................................. 297
Vision........................................................................................................................................................................ 297
Mission...................................................................................................................................................................... 297
Objectives.................................................................................................................................................................. 297
Program Outcomes................................................................................................................................................... 297
Career Opportunities................................................................................................................................................. 297
Program Overview..................................................................................................................................................... 298
I. University Requirements........................................................................................................................................ 298
II. College Requirements........................................................................................................................................... 298
III. Program Requirements........................................................................................................................................ 299
A. Mandatory requirements....................................................................................................................................... 299
B. Technical Elective.................................................................................................................................................. 300
C. Senior Design Project Option............................................................................................................................... 300
Study Plan................................................................................................................................................................. 300
Course Description ................................................................................................................................................... 303
Mandatory Courses................................................................................................................................................... 303
Elective Courses....................................................................................................................................................... 307
Nuclear Engineering (NE) Program .......................................................................................................................... 309
Personnel.................................................................................................................................................................. 309
Vision......................................................................................................................................................................... 309
Mission...................................................................................................................................................................... 309
Objectives.................................................................................................................................................................. 309
Program Outcomes................................................................................................................................................... 309
Career Opportunities................................................................................................................................................. 310
Program Overview..................................................................................................................................................... 310
I. University Requirements........................................................................................................................................ 310
II. College Requirements........................................................................................................................................... 310
III. Program Requirements........................................................................................................................................ 311
A. Mandatory requirements....................................................................................................................................... 311
B. Technical Elective.................................................................................................................................................. 312
C. Senior Design Project Option............................................................................................................................... 312
Study Plan................................................................................................................................................................. 312
Course Description ................................................................................................................................................... 315
Mandatory Courses................................................................................................................................................... 315
Elective Courses....................................................................................................................................................... 319
Faculty List 2014-2015............................................................................................................................................. 320
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College of Health Sciences............................................................................................................... 325
Officers of the College............................................................................................................................................... 327
Adminstrative Support Staff....................................................................................................................................... 327
History....................................................................................................................................................................... 327
Vision........................................................................................................................................................................ 327
Mission...................................................................................................................................................................... 327
Values....................................................................................................................................................................... 328
Goals ....................................................................................................................................................................... 328
Academic Programs.................................................................................................................................................. 329
Admission Requirements.......................................................................................................................................... 329
Graduation Requirements......................................................................................................................................... 329
I. University Requirements ....................................................................................................................................... 332
II. College Requirements........................................................................................................................................... 333
Mandatory Courses................................................................................................................................................... 333
Interdepartmental Courses........................................................................................................................................ 334
III. Program Requirements........................................................................................................................................ 337
Course Coding.......................................................................................................................................................... 337
Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences ........................................................................................................... 338
Personnel.................................................................................................................................................................. 338
Vision ....................................................................................................................................................................... 338
Mission...................................................................................................................................................................... 338
Values....................................................................................................................................................................... 338
Goals ....................................................................................................................................................................... 338
Graduate Profile........................................................................................................................................................ 338
Program Learning Outcomes (PLO).......................................................................................................................... 340
National Qualifications Framework (NQF)................................................................................................................. 340
Career Opportunities................................................................................................................................................. 341
Program Overview..................................................................................................................................................... 341
I. University Requirements........................................................................................................................................ 342
II. College Requirements........................................................................................................................................... 342
III. Program Requirements........................................................................................................................................ 342
Study Plan ................................................................................................................................................................ 343
Course Description ................................................................................................................................................... 344
Mandatory Core Courses.......................................................................................................................................... 345
Department of Medical Diagnostic Imaging .............................................................................................................. 349
Personnel.................................................................................................................................................................. 349
Vision. ....................................................................................................................................................................... 349
Mission...................................................................................................................................................................... 349
Values ....................................................................................................................................................................... 349
Goals ...................................................................................................................................................................... 349
Graduate Profile........................................................................................................................................................ 349
Program Learning Outcomes (PLO).......................................................................................................................... 352
National Qualifications Framework (NQF)................................................................................................................. 353
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Career Opportunities................................................................................................................................................. 354
Program Overview..................................................................................................................................................... 354
Basic Program........................................................................................................................................................... 354
I. University Requirements........................................................................................................................................ 354
II. College Requirements .......................................................................................................................................... 354
III. Program Requirements........................................................................................................................................ 354
A. Core courses ........................................................................................................................................................ 355
B. Elective courses.................................................................................................................................................... 356
Study Plan ................................................................................................................................................................ 356
Bridging Plan - Track A ............................................................................................................................................. 358
I. University Requirements........................................................................................................................................ 358
II. College Requirements........................................................................................................................................... 358
III. Program Requirements........................................................................................................................................ 358
A. Core courses......................................................................................................................................................... 359
B. Elective courses.................................................................................................................................................... 359
Study Plan................................................................................................................................................................. 360
Bridging Plan - Track B ............................................................................................................................................. 361
I. University Requirements ....................................................................................................................................... 361
A. Mandatory courses............................................................................................................................................... 361
B. Elective courses.................................................................................................................................................... 361
II. College Requirements........................................................................................................................................... 361
III. Program Requirements ....................................................................................................................................... 362
A. Mandatory courses............................................................................................................................................... 362
B. Elective courses.................................................................................................................................................... 362
Study Plan ................................................................................................................................................................ 363
Course Descriptions.................................................................................................................................................. 365
Core Courses............................................................................................................................................................ 365
Elective Courses....................................................................................................................................................... 368
Department of Nursing.............................................................................................................................................. 369
Personnel.................................................................................................................................................................. 369
Vision........................................................................................................................................................................ 369
Mission...................................................................................................................................................................... 369
Values ....................................................................................................................................................................... 369
Goals ....................................................................................................................................................................... 369
Graduate Profile........................................................................................................................................................ 369
Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)........................................................................................................................ 371
National Qualifications Frame (NQF)........................................................................................................................ 372
Career Opportunities................................................................................................................................................. 373
Program Overview..................................................................................................................................................... 373
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) - Basic Program............................................................................................ 373
I. University Requirements........................................................................................................................................ 373
II. College Requirements........................................................................................................................................... 373
III. Program Requirements........................................................................................................................................ 374
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Study Plan................................................................................................................................................................. 375
Course Description ................................................................................................................................................... 377
Core Courses............................................................................................................................................................ 377
Post Diploma Bridging Program................................................................................................................................ 381
I. University Requirements........................................................................................................................................ 381
A. Mandatory requirement......................................................................................................................................... 381
B. University Electives............................................................................................................................................... 381
II. College Requirements........................................................................................................................................... 381
Program Requirements............................................................................................................................................. 382
Study Plan ................................................................................................................................................................ 382
Course Description ................................................................................................................................................... 384
Department of Health Services Administration ......................................................................................................... 386
Personnel.................................................................................................................................................................. 386
Vision......................................................................................................................................................................... 386
Mission...................................................................................................................................................................... 386
Values....................................................................................................................................................................... 386
Goals ....................................................................................................................................................................... 386
Graduate Profile........................................................................................................................................................ 386
Program Learning Outcomes.................................................................................................................................... 388
National Qualification Framework (NQF).................................................................................................................. 389
Career Opportunities................................................................................................................................................. 390
Program Overview..................................................................................................................................................... 390
I. University Requirements........................................................................................................................................ 390
II. College Requirements........................................................................................................................................... 390
III. Program Requirements........................................................................................................................................ 390
A. Core requirements................................................................................................................................................ 391
Electives requirements.............................................................................................................................................. 392
Study Plan ................................................................................................................................................................ 392
Course Description.................................................................................................................................................... 394
Core Courses............................................................................................................................................................ 394
Elective Courses....................................................................................................................................................... 396
Department of Physiotherapy.................................................................................................................................... 396
Personnel.................................................................................................................................................................. 397
Vision ....................................................................................................................................................................... 397
Mission...................................................................................................................................................................... 397
Values....................................................................................................................................................................... 397
Goals ....................................................................................................................................................................... 397
Graduate Profile........................................................................................................................................................ 389
Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)........................................................................................................................ 399
National Qualifications Frame (NQF)........................................................................................................................ 400
Career Opportunities................................................................................................................................................. 401
Program Overview..................................................................................................................................................... 401
I. University Requirements........................................................................................................................................ 401
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II. College Requirements........................................................................................................................................... 401
III. Program Requirements........................................................................................................................................ 402
Study Plan................................................................................................................................................................. 403
Course Description.................................................................................................................................................... 405
Core Courses............................................................................................................................................................ 405
Department of Environmental Health Sciences......................................................................................................... 409
Personnel.................................................................................................................................................................. 409
Vision ....................................................................................................................................................................... 409
Mission...................................................................................................................................................................... 409
Values....................................................................................................................................................................... 409
Goals ....................................................................................................................................................................... 409
Graduate Profile........................................................................................................................................................ 409
Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)........................................................................................................................ 411
National Qualifications Framework (NQF)................................................................................................................. 412
Career Opportunities................................................................................................................................................. 413
Program Overview..................................................................................................................................................... 413
I. University Requirements........................................................................................................................................ 413
II. College Requirements........................................................................................................................................... 413
III. Program Requirements........................................................................................................................................ 413
A. Core requirements................................................................................................................................................ 414
B. Elective Courses ............................................................................................................................................. 415
Study Plan................................................................................................................................................................. 415
Course Description ................................................................................................................................................... 417
Core Courses............................................................................................................................................................ 417
Elective Courses....................................................................................................................................................... 419
Department of Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics........................................................................................................... 420
Personnel.................................................................................................................................................................. 420
Vision ....................................................................................................................................................................... 420
Mission...................................................................................................................................................................... 420
Values....................................................................................................................................................................... 420
Goals ....................................................................................................................................................................... 420
Graduate Profile........................................................................................................................................................ 420
Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)........................................................................................................................ 422
National Qualifications Framework (NQF)................................................................................................................. 423
Career Opportunities................................................................................................................................................. 424
Program Overview..................................................................................................................................................... 424
I. University Requirements........................................................................................................................................ 424
II. College Requirements........................................................................................................................................... 424
III. Program Requirements........................................................................................................................................ 424
A. Core Courses........................................................................................................................................................ 425
B. Department elective courses ............................................................................................................................... 426
Study Plan ................................................................................................................................................................ 426
Course Descriptions.................................................................................................................................................. 428
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Core Courses............................................................................................................................................................ 428
Elective Courses....................................................................................................................................................... 431
Faculty List 2014-2015............................................................................................................................................. 432
College of Law.................................................................................................................................... 435
Officers of the College............................................................................................................................................... 437
Administrative Support Staff...................................................................................................................................... 437
Contact Information................................................................................................................................................... 437
History....................................................................................................................................................................... 437
Accreditation.............................................................................................................................................................. 437
Vision ....................................................................................................................................................................... 438
Mission ..................................................................................................................................................................... 438
Goals ....................................................................................................................................................................... 438
Academic Programs.................................................................................................................................................. 438
Admission Requirements.......................................................................................................................................... 439
Graduation Requirements......................................................................................................................................... 439
Faculty List 2014-2015............................................................................................................................................. 440
College of Fine Arts & Design........................................................................................................... 443
Officers of the College............................................................................................................................................... 445
Administrative Support Staff...................................................................................................................................... 445
Contact Information................................................................................................................................................... 445
Accreditation.............................................................................................................................................................. 445
History....................................................................................................................................................................... 445
Vision ....................................................................................................................................................................... 445
Mission ..................................................................................................................................................................... 446
Goals ...................................................................................................................................................................... 446
Values....................................................................................................................................................................... 446
College Overview...................................................................................................................................................... 447
Academic Programs.................................................................................................................................................. 447
Admission Requirements.......................................................................................................................................... 447
Program Structure and Organization......................................................................................................................... 447
Foundation Year........................................................................................................................................................ 447
Specialization program.............................................................................................................................................. 447
Graduation Requirements......................................................................................................................................... 448
Course Coding.......................................................................................................................................................... 448
I. University Requirements........................................................................................................................................ 448
II. College Requirements........................................................................................................................................... 450
III. Program Requirements........................................................................................................................................ 451
FINE ARTS................................................................................................................................................................ 452
Goals ....................................................................................................................................................................... 452
Learning Outcomes................................................................................................................................................... 452
Career Opportunities................................................................................................................................................. 453
Program Overview..................................................................................................................................................... 454
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Description................................................................................................................................................................ 455
Theme I: Design Fine Arts Practice........................................................................................................................... 455
Theme II: Contextual and Cultural Studies................................................................................................................ 457
Theme III: Personal and Professional Development ................................................................................................ 458
Graphic Design and Multimedia ............................................................................................................................... 460
Goals ....................................................................................................................................................................... 460
Learning Outcomes................................................................................................................................................... 460
Career Opportunities................................................................................................................................................. 461
Program Overview..................................................................................................................................................... 461
Program Description.................................................................................................................................................. 462
Stage Two.................................................................................................................................................................. 463
Stage Three .............................................................................................................................................................. 464
Stage Four................................................................................................................................................................. 465
Interior Architecture and Design................................................................................................................................ 467
Goals......................................................................................................................................................................... 467
Learning Outcomes................................................................................................................................................... 468
A. Knowledge............................................................................................................................................................ 468
B. Skills...................................................................................................................................................................... 468
C. Attitudes................................................................................................................................................................ 468
Career Opportunities................................................................................................................................................. 468
Program Overview..................................................................................................................................................... 468
Program Description.................................................................................................................................................. 470
Theme I: Design Practice.......................................................................................................................................... 470
Theme II: Contextual and Cultural Studies ............................................................................................................... 472
Theme III: Personal and Professional Development................................................................................................. 473
Fashion Design with Textiles..................................................................................................................................... 474
Goals ....................................................................................................................................................................... 474
Learning Outcomes................................................................................................................................................... 474
Career Opportunities................................................................................................................................................. 475
Program Overview..................................................................................................................................................... 475
Program Description.................................................................................................................................................. 476
Theme I: Design Practice.......................................................................................................................................... 477
Theme II: Contextual and Cultural Studies................................................................................................................ 479
Theme III: Personal and Professional....................................................................................................................... 480
Faculty List 2014-2015.............................................................................................................................................. 481
College of Communication................................................................................................................ 483
Officers of the College............................................................................................................................................... 485
Administrative Support Staff...................................................................................................................................... 485
Contact Information................................................................................................................................................... 485
Accreditation.............................................................................................................................................................. 485
History....................................................................................................................................................................... 485
Vision ....................................................................................................................................................................... 485
Mission ..................................................................................................................................................................... 485
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Goals ....................................................................................................................................................................... 486
Academic Programs.................................................................................................................................................. 486
Admission Requirements.......................................................................................................................................... 486
Graduation Requirements......................................................................................................................................... 487
Course Numbering Scheme...................................................................................................................................... 488
I. University Requirements........................................................................................................................................ 488
II. College Requirements........................................................................................................................................... 489
Program Requirements............................................................................................................................................. 491
Mass Communication................................................................................................................................................ 492
Personnel.................................................................................................................................................................. 492
Vision......................................................................................................................................................................... 492
Mission...................................................................................................................................................................... 492
Objectives.................................................................................................................................................................. 492
Program Outcomes................................................................................................................................................... 492
Career Opportunities................................................................................................................................................. 493
Program Overview..................................................................................................................................................... 493
I. University Requirements ....................................................................................................................................... 494
II. College Requirements ......................................................................................................................................... 494
III. Program Requirements........................................................................................................................................ 494
A. Elective Core Courses.......................................................................................................................................... 494
B. Mandatory Support Courses................................................................................................................................. 494
C. Free Elective Courses ......................................................................................................................................... 495
Study Plan................................................................................................................................................................. 495
Courses Descriptions................................................................................................................................................ 497
Elective Core courses .............................................................................................................................................. 497
Mandatory Support Courses..................................................................................................................................... 489
Faculty List 2014-2015.............................................................................................................................................. 499
College of Medicine............................................................................................................................ 501
Officers of the College............................................................................................................................................... 503
Administrative Support Staff...................................................................................................................................... 503
Contact Information................................................................................................................................................... 503
Accreditation.............................................................................................................................................................. 503
Vision... ..................................................................................................................................................................... 503
Mission...................................................................................................................................................................... 503
Our Mandate............................................................................................................................................................. 503
Values....................................................................................................................................................................... 504
Academic Programs.................................................................................................................................................. 504
Admission Requirements.......................................................................................................................................... 505
Curriculum outcome Competencies.......................................................................................................................... 505
Medical Graduate Profile........................................................................................................................................... 505
Outcome Competencies and Corresponding Curriculum Objectives........................................................................ 505
A: Patient and Population Care................................................................................................................................. 505
Competencies........................................................................................................................................................... 505
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Curriculum Objectives............................................................................................................................................... 505
B: Knowledge............................................................................................................................................................ 506
Competencies........................................................................................................................................................... 506
Curriculum Objectives............................................................................................................................................... 506
C:Evidence-Based Practice and Lifelong Learning .................................................................................................. 507
Competencies........................................................................................................................................................... 507
Curriculum Objectives............................................................................................................................................... 507
D: Interpersonal and Communication Skills.............................................................................................................. 507
Competencies........................................................................................................................................................... 507
Curriculum Objectives............................................................................................................................................... 507
E: Ethics and Professionalism................................................................................................................................... 508
Competencies........................................................................................................................................................... 508
Curriculum Objectives............................................................................................................................................... 508
F:Health Care Systems and Cost-Effective Practice................................................................................................. 508
Competencies........................................................................................................................................................... 508
Curriculum Objectives .............................................................................................................................................. 509
Rationale and Key Attributes of the Curriculum......................................................................................................... 509
Thematic Organization of the Curriculum.................................................................................................................. 510
Theme I: Personal and Professional Development.................................................................................................. 510
Objectives.................................................................................................................................................................. 510
Theme II: Population Health .................................................................................................................................... 511
Objectives.................................................................................................................................................................. 511
Theme III: Foundations of Medicine......................................................................................................................... 512
Objectives.................................................................................................................................................................. 512
Theme IV: Clinical Skills........................................................................................................................................... 513
Objectives.................................................................................................................................................................. 513
Convergence of Themes........................................................................................................................................... 514
Curriculum Structure and Organization..................................................................................................................... 514
Phase I - “Foundation Year” ..................................................................................................................................... 514
Descriptions of Phase I Courses............................................................................................................................... 515
Phase II – Years 1, 2, and 3 “Pre-clerkship” ........................................................................................................... 516
Course Coding System ............................................................................................................................................ 516
Descriptions of Phase II Courses ............................................................................................................................. 517
Year One................................................................................................................................................................... 517
Year Two.................................................................................................................................................................... 518
Year Three................................................................................................................................................................. 519
Phase III - Clerkship Phase....................................................................................................................................... 520
Years Four and Five.................................................................................................................................................. 520
Year Four .................................................................................................................................................................. 521
Year Five .................................................................................................................................................................. 521
General Education Requirements............................................................................................................................. 522
Teaching and Learning Strategies............................................................................................................................. 523
Problem Based Learning (PBL)................................................................................................................................. 523
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Team Based Learning (TBL)..................................................................................................................................... 523
Task Based Learning................................................................................................................................................. 523
Assessment System.................................................................................................................................................. 524
Assessment of Phase I - Foundation Year ............................................................................................................... 525
Conditions for proceeding to Phase II....................................................................................................................... 525
Assessment in Phase II (Pre-clerkship Phase)......................................................................................................... 526
Year 3 Examinations................................................................................................................................................ 526
Assessment in the Clerkship Phase III (Years 4 and 5)............................................................................................ 527
General Regulations.................................................................................................................................................. 527
Student’s Assessment............................................................................................................................................... 528
Year 4 ....................................................................................................................................................................... 528
Year 5 ....................................................................................................................................................................... 528
Final Integrated MBBS Examination......................................................................................................................... 528
Pass score for completion of the Medical program................................................................................................... 529
Re-sit of the final exit examination at end of year five:.............................................................................................. 529
Graduation requirements........................................................................................................................................... 529
Faculty List 2014-2015.............................................................................................................................................. 530
College of Dental Medicine ............................................................................................................... 533
Officers of the College............................................................................................................................................... 535
Administrative Support Staff...................................................................................................................................... 535
Contact Information................................................................................................................................................... 535
Accreditation.............................................................................................................................................................. 535
History....................................................................................................................................................................... 535
Organization Structure.............................................................................................................................................. 535
Vision. ....................................................................................................................................................................... 535
Mission ..................................................................................................................................................................... 535
Objectives.................................................................................................................................................................. 536
Philosophy of Dental Education................................................................................................................................ 536
Academic Program.................................................................................................................................................... 536
Admission Requirements.......................................................................................................................................... 536
Graduation Requirements......................................................................................................................................... 536
Rationale of Curriculum............................................................................................................................................. 536
Curriculum Outcome and Competencies.................................................................................................................. 537
Graduate Outcomes/Responsibilities........................................................................................................................ 537
Graduate Outcome Indicators – “Competencies”...................................................................................................... 537
General and Key Characteristics of BDS Curriculum................................................................................................ 538
Structure and Overview of the Curriculum................................................................................................................ 539
Phase I: Foundation Sciences................................................................................................................................... 539
Phase II: Integrated Dental Sciences........................................................................................................................ 540
Dental and Health Sciences I, II and III..................................................................................................................... 540
Dental Clinical Practice I, II and III............................................................................................................................ 540
Human Biology I, II and III......................................................................................................................................... 540
Community Dentistry I and II..................................................................................................................................... 540
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Phase III: Dental Clerkship........................................................................................................................................ 540
Assessment .............................................................................................................................................................. 541
Program Outline, Assessment and Promotion.......................................................................................................... 542
Phase I: Foundation Year.......................................................................................................................................... 542
Phase II: First Year - BDS 1...................................................................................................................................... 542
Assessment and Promotion...................................................................................................................................... 542
Phase II: Second Year - BDS 2................................................................................................................................. 543
Assessment and Promotion...................................................................................................................................... 543
Phase II: Third Year - BDS 3..................................................................................................................................... 544
Assessment and Promotion...................................................................................................................................... 545
Phase III: Years 4 and 5 - BDS 4 and 5..................................................................................................................... 545
Assessment in Phase III (years 4 and 5)................................................................................................................... 546
Compilation of marks in Dental Clerkship Year......................................................................................................... 546
General Education Requirements............................................................................................................................. 547
Faculty List 2014-2015.............................................................................................................................................. 548
College of Pharmacy.......................................................................................................................... 551
Officers of the College............................................................................................................................................... 553
Administrative Support Staff...................................................................................................................................... 553
Contact Information................................................................................................................................................... 553
Accreditation.............................................................................................................................................................. 553
History........................................................................................................................................................................ 553
Vision........................................................................................................................................................................ 553
Mission ..................................................................................................................................................................... 554
Goals.. ...................................................................................................................................................................... 554
Program Outcomes................................................................................................................................................... 554
Knowledge................................................................................................................................................................. 554
Ethics and Professionalism....................................................................................................................................... 554
Interpersonal Communication Skills.......................................................................................................................... 555
Evidence-Based Practice and Lifelong Learning....................................................................................................... 555
Effective, Safe and Economic Pharmaceutical Care................................................................................................. 555
Principles of Research Methods................................................................................................................................ 555
Program Effectiveness.............................................................................................................................................. 555
Career Opportunities................................................................................................................................................. 555
Academic Programs.................................................................................................................................................. 555
Admission Requirements.......................................................................................................................................... 556
Graduation Requirements ........................................................................................................................................ 556
Period of Study.......................................................................................................................................................... 556
I. University Requirements and Electives ................................................................................................................. 556
II. College Requirements .......................................................................................................................................... 557
Study Plan................................................................................................................................................................. 558
Course Coding.......................................................................................................................................................... 561
Course Description.................................................................................................................................................... 561
Mandatory Core Courses.......................................................................................................................................... 561
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Special Topics in Pharmacy....................................................................................................................................... 568
Faculty List 2011-2015.............................................................................................................................................. 570
Community College........................................................................................................................... 573
Officers of the College............................................................................................................................................... 575
Administrative Support Staff...................................................................................................................................... 575
Organization Structure.............................................................................................................................................. 575
Vision ....................................................................................................................................................................... 575
Mission ..................................................................................................................................................................... 575
Core Values............................................................................................................................................................... 576
Objectives.................................................................................................................................................................. 576
Academic Programs.................................................................................................................................................. 576
Admission Requirements.......................................................................................................................................... 577
Graduation Requirements......................................................................................................................................... 577
I. University Requirements ....................................................................................................................................... 579
II. College Requirements........................................................................................................................................... 581
III. Program Requirements ....................................................................................................................................... 581
Course Coding.......................................................................................................................................................... 582
Department of Healh and Medical Sciences (HMSC)............................................................................................... 583
Personnel.................................................................................................................................................................. 583
Vision ....................................................................................................................................................................... 583
Objectives.................................................................................................................................................................. 583
Academic Programs.................................................................................................................................................. 583
Program: FOOD SAFETY ........................................................................................................................................ 583
Program Outcomes................................................................................................................................................... 583
Career Opportunities................................................................................................................................................. 584
Program Overview..................................................................................................................................................... 584
I. University Requirements........................................................................................................................................ 584
II. College Requirements........................................................................................................................................... 585
III. Program Requirements........................................................................................................................................ 585
Study Plan ................................................................................................................................................................ 586
Course Description.................................................................................................................................................... 587
University Requirements Courses............................................................................................................................. 587
College Requirements Courses................................................................................................................................ 588
Mandatory Core Courses.......................................................................................................................................... 588
Program: Environmental Health and Safety ............................................................................................................. 591
Program Outcomes................................................................................................................................................... 591
Career Opportunities................................................................................................................................................. 591
Program Overview..................................................................................................................................................... 591
I. University Requirements........................................................................................................................................ 592
II. College Requirements........................................................................................................................................... 592
III. Program Requirements........................................................................................................................................ 593
Study Plan................................................................................................................................................................. 593
Course Description.................................................................................................................................................... 594
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University Requirements Courses............................................................................................................................. 595
College Requirements Courses................................................................................................................................ 596
Mandatory Core Courses.......................................................................................................................................... 596
Dental Laboratory Technology .................................................................................................................................. 599
Program Outcomes................................................................................................................................................... 599
Career Opportunities................................................................................................................................................. 599
Program Overview..................................................................................................................................................... 599
I. University Requirements........................................................................................................................................ 600
II. College Requirements........................................................................................................................................... 600
III. Program Requirements........................................................................................................................................ 601
Study Plan ................................................................................................................................................................ 601
Course Description.................................................................................................................................................... 602
University Requirements Courses............................................................................................................................. 602
College Requirements Courses................................................................................................................................ 603
Mandatory Core Courses.......................................................................................................................................... 604
Department of Information Technology (IT)............................................................................................................... 607
Personnel.................................................................................................................................................................. 607
Vision ....................................................................................................................................................................... 607
Mission...................................................................................................................................................................... 607
Academic Programs.................................................................................................................................................. 607
Program: Diploma nformation Technology................................................................................................................ 607
Program Objectives................................................................................................................................................... 607
Program Outcomes................................................................................................................................................... 607
Career Opportunities................................................................................................................................................. 608
Program Overview..................................................................................................................................................... 608
I. University Requirements........................................................................................................................................ 608
II. College Requirements........................................................................................................................................... 610
III. IT Program Requirements.................................................................................................................................... 611
A. Mandatory Courses............................................................................................................................................... 611
B. Elective Courses................................................................................................................................................... 611
Study Plan................................................................................................................................................................. 612
Course Description.................................................................................................................................................... 613
Mandatory Core Courses.......................................................................................................................................... 613
Elective Courses....................................................................................................................................................... 615
Department of Administrative and Financial Sciences.............................................................................................. 616
Personnel.................................................................................................................................................................. 616
Mission...................................................................................................................................................................... 616
Objectives.................................................................................................................................................................. 616
Programs Offered...................................................................................................................................................... 616
Diploma in Business Administration.......................................................................................................................... 616
Program Outcomes................................................................................................................................................... 617
Career Opportunities................................................................................................................................................. 617
Program Overview..................................................................................................................................................... 617
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I. University Requirements........................................................................................................................................ 618
II. College Requirements........................................................................................................................................... 619
III. Program Requirements........................................................................................................................................ 620
A. Mandatory Courses............................................................................................................................................... 620
B. Elective Courses................................................................................................................................................... 620
Study Plan ................................................................................................................................................................ 621
Course Description ................................................................................................................................................... 622
Course descriptions................................................................................................................................................... 622
Elective Courses....................................................................................................................................................... 624
Diploma in Accounting............................................................................................................................................... 625
Program Outcomes................................................................................................................................................... 625
Career Opportunities................................................................................................................................................. 625
Program Overview..................................................................................................................................................... 626
I. University Requirements........................................................................................................................................ 626
IV. College Requirements.......................................................................................................................................... 628
II. Program Requirements......................................................................................................................................... 629
A. Mandatory requirements....................................................................................................................................... 629
B. Program Elective Courses.................................................................................................................................... 629
Study Plan................................................................................................................................................................. 629
Course Description ................................................................................................................................................... 631
Required Mandatory Core Courses.......................................................................................................................... 631
Elective Courses....................................................................................................................................................... 633
Faculty List 2014-2015.............................................................................................................................................. 634
Collehe of Sciences........................................................................................................................... 637
Officers of the College............................................................................................................................................... 639
Administrative Support Staff...................................................................................................................................... 639
Contact Information................................................................................................................................................... 639
Accreditation.............................................................................................................................................................. 639
History....................................................................................................................................................................... 639
Vision. ....................................................................................................................................................................... 640
Mission...................................................................................................................................................................... 640
Goals....... ................................................................................................................................................................. 640
Objectives.................................................................................................................................................................. 641
Academic Programs.................................................................................................................................................. 641
Admission Requirements.......................................................................................................................................... 641
Graduation Requirements......................................................................................................................................... 642
Course Numbering Scheme...................................................................................................................................... 643
I. University Requirements........................................................................................................................................ 643
II. College Requirements........................................................................................................................................... 644
Mandatory Courses................................................................................................................................................... 644
Elective Courses ...................................................................................................................................................... 645
III. Program Requirements........................................................................................................................................ 645
Department of Applied Physics................................................................................................................................. 646
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Personnel.................................................................................................................................................................. 646
Vision ....................................................................................................................................................................... 646
Mission...................................................................................................................................................................... 646
Program Goals.......................................................................................................................................................... 646
Program Outcomes................................................................................................................................................... 646
Career Opportunities................................................................................................................................................. 647
Program Overview..................................................................................................................................................... 647
I. University Requirements ....................................................................................................................................... 647
II. College Requirements ......................................................................................................................................... 648
Mandatory Courses .................................................................................................................................................. 648
Elective Courses....................................................................................................................................................... 648
III. Program Requirements........................................................................................................................................ 649
A. Mandatory Core Courses ..................................................................................................................................... 649
B. Support Courses................................................................................................................................................... 649
C. Elective Courses .................................................................................................................................................. 650
Study Plan ................................................................................................................................................................ 650
Courses Descriptions................................................................................................................................................ 652
Core courses ............................................................................................................................................................ 653
Department of Applied Biology - Biotechnology........................................................................................................ 657
Personnel.................................................................................................................................................................. 657
Vision......................................................................................................................................................................... 657
Mission...................................................................................................................................................................... 657
Objectives.................................................................................................................................................................. 657
Program Outcomes................................................................................................................................................... 657
Career Opportunities................................................................................................................................................. 658
Program Overview..................................................................................................................................................... 658
I. University Requirements........................................................................................................................................ 658
II. College Requirements........................................................................................................................................... 658
III. Program Requirements........................................................................................................................................ 659
A. Mandatory Courses............................................................................................................................................... 659
B. Technical Elective.................................................................................................................................................. 660
Study Plan................................................................................................................................................................. 663
Course Description.................................................................................................................................................... 663
Core Courses............................................................................................................................................................ 663
Elective Courses....................................................................................................................................................... 666
Department of Chemistry.......................................................................................................................................... 670
Personnel.................................................................................................................................................................. 670
Vision. ....................................................................................................................................................................... 670
Mission...................................................................................................................................................................... 670
Objectives.................................................................................................................................................................. 670
Program Outcomes................................................................................................................................................... 670
Career Opportunities................................................................................................................................................. 671
Program Overview..................................................................................................................................................... 671
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I. University Requirements........................................................................................................................................ 672
II. College Requirements........................................................................................................................................... 672
III. Program Requirements........................................................................................................................................ 672
A. Mandatory Core Courses...................................................................................................................................... 672
B. Elective Core Courses.......................................................................................................................................... 673
C. Free Electives....................................................................................................................................................... 673
Study Plan................................................................................................................................................................. 673
Course Description.................................................................................................................................................... 675
Core Courses............................................................................................................................................................ 676
Specialized electives ................................................................................................................................................ 678
Courses offered to other majors................................................................................................................................ 679
Department of Mathematics...................................................................................................................................... 681
Personnel.................................................................................................................................................................. 681
Vision ....................................................................................................................................................................... 681
Mission...................................................................................................................................................................... 681
Objectives.................................................................................................................................................................. 681
Program Outcomes................................................................................................................................................... 681
Career Opportunities................................................................................................................................................. 682
Program Overview..................................................................................................................................................... 682
I. University Requirements........................................................................................................................................ 683
II. College Requirements........................................................................................................................................... 683
III. Program Requirements........................................................................................................................................ 683
A. Mandatory Core Courses...................................................................................................................................... 683
B. Mandatory Support Courses ................................................................................................................................ 683
C. Elective Courses .................................................................................................................................................. 684
Elective Core Courses............................................................................................................................................... 684
Elective Support Courses.......................................................................................................................................... 684
Study Plan ................................................................................................................................................................ 685
Course Description.................................................................................................................................................... 687
Department of Computer Science............................................................................................................................. 691
Personnel.................................................................................................................................................................. 691
Vision ....................................................................................................................................................................... 691
Mission...................................................................................................................................................................... 691
Goals ...................................................................................................................................................................... 691
Computer Science Program...................................................................................................................................... 691
Program Goals.......................................................................................................................................................... 691
Program Outcomes................................................................................................................................................... 692
Career Opportunities................................................................................................................................................. 692
Program Overview..................................................................................................................................................... 692
I. University Requirements ....................................................................................................................................... 692
II. College Requirements........................................................................................................................................... 692
III. Program Requirements........................................................................................................................................ 693
A. Mandatory Courses .............................................................................................................................................. 693
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B. Mandatory Support courses ................................................................................................................................. 693
C. Elective Courses .................................................................................................................................................. 694
D. Free Elective Courses.......................................................................................................................................... 694
Study Plan................................................................................................................................................................. 695
Courses Descriptions................................................................................................................................................ 697
Mandatory Core Courses ......................................................................................................................................... 697
Core Electives .......................................................................................................................................................... 700
IT - Multimedia Program............................................................................................................................................ 702
Program Goals.......................................................................................................................................................... 702
Program Outcomes................................................................................................................................................... 702
Career Opportunities................................................................................................................................................. 702
Program Overview..................................................................................................................................................... 703
I. University Requirements ....................................................................................................................................... 703
II. College Requirements........................................................................................................................................... 703
III. Department Requirements................................................................................................................................... 703
IV. Program Requirements........................................................................................................................................ 704
Study Plan................................................................................................................................................................. 705
Course Description.................................................................................................................................................... 707
A. Core Courses........................................................................................................................................................ 708
B. Core Electives....................................................................................................................................................... 710
Faculty List 2014-2015.............................................................................................................................................. 714
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Over the past several years, the world has witnessed a
number of advances in postsecondary as well as postgraduate education. These include in addition to technological advances, a transformation in teaching and
learning approaches from the rigid classical teaching
and learning styles to the more dynamic and interactive
approaches. This brings with it a number of challenges
for institutions of higher education to ensure that they
keep up with these rapid changes. In addition, institutions of higher education are faced with the realities of
rising costs in delivering quality education, global competition in attracting quality students and faculty, a paradigm shift in teaching and learning models, expansiveness of information and modes of access, competing
needs for resources, an increased demand for accountability, and increased productivity to name just some
of the issues that warrant fresh approaches in moving
forward. To me, the most important challenge that lies
ahead is the influence of the “global mind” on a “mobile”
generation endowed with changing needs, moods, attitudes, preferences and expectations.
The choices we make now in our approach to education have immense implications on how we emerge
and what we become. To guide us through the challenges ahead, it is important to keep in mind our collective purpose, which is to nurture hopes, build dreams,
influence progress, shape mindsets, and impact life in
the UAE and beyond. The academic year 2014/2015 marks the beginning of the third strategic cycle for UOS, which
extends until the academic year 2018/2019. Driven by the long-term vision, wisdom and support of His Highness
Sheikh Dr. Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council, Ruler of Sharjah, and President of the
University of Sharjah, the nobility of our purpose, and the dedication of our faculty, staff and students, the University will
soar to new heights with the will of Allah.
This catalog is a comprehensive document that contains information about UOS, its academic programs, facilities and
service units. It highlights the admission guidelines, registration procedures, and the study plans for all of the programs
offered in each of the colleges. The catalog also lists the rules and regulations related to academic issues such as
transferring from one program to another, student absence, academic warnings, plagiarism, disciplinary measures, and
polices related to various academic support services.
As a final comment, I would like to emphasize the fact that we must work together with one voice and a renewed sense
of commitment in order to achieve our ultimate goals. I strongly believe that only through our collective effort will we
transform UOS into a reputable institution for building hopes, realizing dreams, advancing knowledge, and contributing
to the development of the local, national, regional and international communities.
Prof. Hamid M. K. Al Naimiy,
Chancellor of the University of Sharjah
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BOARD OF TRUSTEES
His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi,
Member of the Supreme Council, Ruler of Sharjah and President of the University
Chairman
Mr. Ahmed Alrasheed - Attorney and Legal Advisor
Member
Mr. Mohammed Abdallah - CEO, Sharjah Islamic Bank
Member
Mr. Tarek bin Khadem - Chairman of the Directorate of Human Resources – Government of Sharjah
Member
Dr. Engr. Rashid Al Leem - Chairman of the Sharjah Electricity and Water Authority
Member
Dr. Muhadditha Al Hashimi - Director of the Sharjah Higher Colleges of Technology
Member
Mrs. Noura Al Noman - Director General of the Executive Office of H.H. Sheikha Jawaher Bint
Mohammed Al Qasimi
Member
Dr. Obaid Al Muhairi - Executive Director, Institute for Arabic Language, Zayed University.
Member
Prof. Guenter Meyer - Professor at University of Mainz, Germany
Member
Prof. Andre Syrota - President and CEO of INSERM, France
Member
Prof. Omar M. Yaghi - Professor of Chemistry at University of California, Berkeley, USA
Member
Prof. Kamal Youcef-Toumi - Professor of Electronics Engineering and Co-Director of the Center for
Clean Water and Energy at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), USA
Member
Prof. Mohamed H. Sayegh, MD - Vice President for Medical Affairs and Dean of the College of
Medicine at the American University of Beirut (AUB), Lebanon
Member
Prof. Abdullah Hussein Malkawi - President of the Jordan University of Science and Technology,
Jordan
Member
Prof. Martin Barstow - Pro-Vice Chancellor, Head of the college of Science and Engineering, and
Professor of Astrophysics and Space Science at the University of Leicester and President of the
Royal Astronomical Society, UK
Member
Dr. Hamid M.K. Al Naimiy - Chancellor of the University of Sharjah and President of the Arab Union
for Astronomy and Space Sciences (AUASS)
Member
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ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2014-2015
Fall Semester 2014-2015
24 Aug, 2014
28 Shawal, 1435
25-27 Aug
29 Shawal - 1 Dhi Al-Qida
31 Aug
5 Dhi Al-Qida
TOEFL exam for new students
Return of ALL Academic Staff
31Aug- 4 Sept
• Advising and registration of new students
5-9 Dhi Al-Qida
• Late registration for returning and students and students on probation
1- 4 Sept
6-9 Dhi Al-Qida
2-4 Sept
• Entrance exams for new and transfer students to the College of Communication
• Advising Program for new students
7-9 Dhi Al-Qida
• Placement tests in Mathematics and Physics for students admitted to the College
of Engineering 7 Sept
• Classes begin
12 Dhi Al-Qida
• Last day to settle incomplete Grade
16 Sept
• End of drop and add period
21 Dhi Al-Qida
• Last date to pay tuitions and fees without penalty
21 Sept
26 Dhi Al-Qida
2 Oct
8 Dhi Al-Hijja
3-7 Oct
9-13 Dhi Al-Hijja
2-13 Nov
9-20 Muharam, 1436
20 Nov
27 Muharam
23 Nov-25 Dec
1 Safar - 3 Rabia-I
2- 3 Dec
10-11 Safar
14 Dec - 15 Jan
22 Safar - 24 Rabia-I
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Return of academic staff concerned with English Language exams.
• Last date for payment of fees to keep registered courses
Last day to withdraw from the semester
Eid Al-Adha holiday
Midterm examinations
Last day to drop courses and receive a “W” grade
Advising and registration for spring 2014-2015 semester – first phase
National Day holiday
Change of major application period for the spring semester 2014 – 2015
27- 2 Jan
Fall semester break
25 Dec
Classes end
31 Dec
9 Rabia-I
4-15 Jan
13-24 Rabia-I
20 Jan
29 Rabia-I
Intensive English program exit exam (TOEFL)
Final examinations
Graduation Ceremony
Spring Semester 2014-2015
13 Jan 2015
22 Rabi-I
25 Jan
5 Rabia-II
26 Jan
6 Rabia-II
25-29 Jan
5-9 Rabia-II
27-28 Jan
7-8 Rabia-II
TOEFL exam for new students
Spring 2014-2015 semester begins
• Entrance exams for new and transfer students to the College of Communication
• Placement tests in Mathematics and Physics for students admitted to the College
of Engineering
Late registration period for spring 2014-2015
Advising program to the new students
1 Feb
• Classes begin
12 Rabia-II
• Last day to settle incomplete grades
5 Feb
• End of drop and add period
16 Rabia-II
• Last date to pay tuition and fees without penalty
12Feb
23 Rabia-II
26 Feb
7 Jumada-I
29 March - 2 April
9-13 Jumada-II
5-16 April
16-27 Jumada-II
23 April
4 Rajab
19 April – 14 May
30 Jumada II-25 Rajab
10 May - 8 Jun
21 Rajab-21 Shaban
Last day to pay tuition and fees to keep courses registered
Last day to withdraw from the semester
Spring semester break
Midterm examinations
Last day to drop courses and receive a “W” grade
Advising and registration period for summer 2014-2015 and fall 2015-2016 semesters
Change of major application period for the fall semester of 2015-2016
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16 May
27 Rajab
21 May
3 Shaban
21 May
3 Shaban
23 May - 3 Jun
5-16 Shaban
9 June
22 Shaban
10 June
23 Shaban
21 June
4 Ramadan
Isra and Miraj Holiday
Classes end
Intensive English Program Exit Exam (TOEFL).
Final examinations
Graduation Ceremony
Graduation Ceremony - Medical Colleges
Start of faculty members vacation
Summer Semester 2014-2015
14 June
27 Shaban
14 June
27 Shaban
15 June
28 Shaban
18 June
1 Ramadan
25 June
8 Ramadan
8 July
21 Ramadan
16-19 July
29 Ramadan - 3 Shawal
23 July
7 Shawal
23 July
7 Shawal
26-30 July
10-14 Shawal
30 August
15 Dhi Al-Qida
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Late advising and registration for summer session
Classes begin
End of Drop and Add period
Last date to pay tuitions and fees without penalty
Last date to pay tuition and fees to keep courses registered
Last day to drop courses and receive a “W” grade
Eid Al-Fitr holiday
Intensive English program exit exam (TOEFL)
Classes end
Final examinations
Return of academic staff for Fall Semester 2015-2016
DIRECTORY
Chancellor’s office
5050011
5585185
The Compliance Office
5053007
Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
5053032
5053034
Vice Chancellor for Medical & Health Sciences Colleges
5057201
5585879
Vice Chancellor for Research and Graduate Studies
5053004
5053011
Vice Chancellor for Finance & Administrative Affairs
5050103
5050101
Vice Chancellor for Community Affairs
5050524
5050523
Vice Chancellor for Public Affairs
5050020
5585099
Deanship for Quality Assurance; Institutional Effectiveness and Accreditation
5053026
5053020
College of Graduate Studies
5050550
5585188
Deanship of Academic Support Services
5053014
5050139
Admissions and Registration: Men
5050735
5585184
Admissions and Registration: Women
5050735
5585182
College of Shari’a & Islamic Studies
5050181
5050334
College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences
5053301
5050644
College of Business Administration – Men
5053501
5050100
College of Business Administration – Women
5053522
College of Engineering – Men
5050901
5585173
College of Engineering - Women
5050952
5585191
College of Law - Men
5050195
5050140
College of Law - Women
5053187
5053155
College of Fine Arts & Design
5053441
5053444
College of Health Sciences - Men
5057501
5057502
College of Health Sciences - Women
5050801
5050802
College of Communication
5050695
5050688
College of Medicine
5057201
5585879
College of Dentistry
5057301
5585641
College of Pharmacy
5057401
5585812
College of Sciences
5050225
5050489
Community College
09-2383454
09-2387565
5050759
5585176
Dean of Student Affairs - Men & Women
Enrollment Management and Academic Guidance Unit
5053871
5053872
Physical Plant
5050058
5050051
Human Resources
5050036
5585200
Public Relations
5050020
5585099
The Media Center
5050003
5050119
Office of Grants and Sponsorships
5050530
5050523
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Alumni Association Center
5050527
5050523
Finance Department
5050009
5585183
Libraries - Medical Colleges
College of Fine Arts
Men
Women
5057161
5053190
5050245
5050673
5053281
5585186
5053167
5050249
5050671
5585186
Purchase Department
5050081
5050419
Business Services Department
5050081
5050419
Passport Academic Guidance Unit
5050008
5050026
IT Service Department
5050014
5585101
University Operator
5585000
5585099
THE UNIVERSITY
Overview
UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATION
• Prof. Hamid M.K. Al Naimiy, Chancellor
• Prof. Hamid M.K. Al Naimiy, Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
• Prof. Maamar Bettayeb, Acting Vice Chancellor for Research and Graduate Studies
• Vice Chancellor of the Medical Colleges and College of Health Sciences
• Mr. Mourad Haj Hmida, Vice Chancellor for Administrative and Financial Affairs
• Dr. Salah Taher, Vice Chancellor for Community Affairs
• Mr. Majid Al-Jarwan, Vice Chancellor for Public Relations
Council of Deans
• Prof. Hamid M.K. Al Naimiy, Chancellor
• Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
• Prof. Maamar Bettayeb, Acting Vice Chancellor for Research and Graduate Studies
• Vice Chancellor of the Medical Colleges and College of Health Sciences
• Mr. Mourad Haj Hmida, Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administrative Affairs
• Dr. Salah Taher, Vice Chancellor for Community Affairs
• Mr. Majid Al Jarwan, Vice Chancellor for Public Relations
• Prof. Bassim S. Attili, Dean, College of Graduate Studies
• Prof. Mahmoud Darabseh, Dean of Student Affairs
• Prof. Esam El-Din Agamy, Acting Dean for Quality Assurance, Institutional Effectiveness and Accreditation.
• Dr. Hussein El Mahdi, Acting Dean of Academic Support Services
• Prof. Ahmad Haki, Acting Dean, College of Shari’a and Islamic Studies
• Prof. Ahmad Falah Alomosh, Dean, College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences
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•
Prof. Abu Bakr Ibrahim, Dean, College of Business Administration
•
Prof. Sabah Alkass, Dean, College of Engineering
•
Prof. Samir Awadallah, Acting Dean, College of Health Sciences
•
Prof. Bashar Malkawi, Acting Dean, College of Law
•
Dr. Esam Nasr, Acting Dean, College of Fine Arts and Design
•
Prof. Abd Ell Rahman Azzi, Dean, College of Communication
•
Prof. Debadatta Panigrahi, Acting Dean, College of Medicine
•
Prof. Richard Simonsen, Dean, College of Dental Medicine
•
Prof. Suleiman El Sharif, Dean, College of Pharmacy
• Prof. Ihsan Ali Mahasneh, Dean, Community College
• Prof. Madjid Merabti, Dean, College of Sciences
Academic Support Services Council
• Dr. Hussein El Mahdi, Acting Dean of Academic Support Services
• Mr. Osama Hamzah, Director of the Information Technology Center
• Ms. Aisha Mohamed Bukhatir Al Shamsi, Director of the Admission Department
• Mr. Qasim Al Khalidi, Director of Libraries
• Eng. Mahmoud Abu Shammeh, Acting Director of the Central Laboratories
• Ms. Amna Al-Muhairi, Acting Director of the Registration Department
Financial and Administrative Affairs
• Mr. Mourad Haj Hmida, Vice Chancellor for Administration and Financial
Affairs
• Ms. Shaikha Al-Naqbi, Director of the Department of Human Resources
• Mr. Louay Al-Maleh, Director of the Physical Plant Department
• Director of the Finance Department
• Director of the Purchasing Department
Centers and Units
• Prof. Esam El-Din Agamy, Acting Dean of Quality Assurance, Institutional
Effectiveness and Accreditation
• Dr. Ibrahim Ali Al-Mansoori, Director of the Sharjah Islamic Center for Studies
and Research in Islamic Finance
• Prof. Shehdah Fareh, Director of the English Language Center
• Dr. Nadia Farhat, Director of the Enrollment Management and Academic
Guidance Unit
• Prof. Radhi Al Zubaidi, Director of the Center for Continuing Education and
Community Service
• Shaikha Bu Rafeea, Acting Director of the Media Center
• Rana Kabbani, Coordinator of the Career Advising and Student Training Office
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Research Institutes
•
Prof. Abdullah El-Mneizel, Director of the Institute of Humanities and Social Sciences Research
•
Prof. Abdallah Shanableh, Director of the Institute of Sciences and Engineering Research
•
Prof. Prof. Taleb Al-Tal, Acting Director of the Institute of Medical and Health Sciences Research
•
Prof. Hossam Hamdy, Director of the Institute of Academic Leadership in Higher Education
Regional Campuses
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•
Dr. Nadgib Ben Kheira, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, University of Sharjah - Khorfakkan and
Kalba Branch.
•
Dr. Ali Obaid Al-Zaabi, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Administrative and Financial Affairs, University of Sharjah –
Khorfakkan Branch.
•
Mr. Mahmud Abdulla Bin Ahmed, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Administrative and Financial Affairs, University of
Sharjah – Kalba Branch.
THE UNIVERSITY
Background
The University of Sharjah (UOS) is recognized among the reputable and comprehensive universities around the world
for its excellence in teaching and learning, research, and sustainable academic programs that provide quality services
to the community and contribute to the well-being of society. The University has achieved significant milestones in a
short span of time since its inception in 1997. A summary of these achievements is highlighted below:
• The academic programs offered by the University of Sharjah have grown to encompass 86 accredited programs
across 14 colleges and many new programs have been planned to meet emergent community needs in new
fields of knowledge. The University has two main campuses in Sharjah University City as well as campuses in
Meleiha, Kourfakkan and Kalba.
• The UOS Medical Complex is home to four medical colleges (Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmacy) and the College
of Health Sciences as well as two teaching hospitals. This makes UOS unique in providing comprehensive health
and medical education in the UAE.
• The number of students has steadily grown from 676 in 1997 to surpass 14,000 students in 2014. This is the highest number of students among peer institutions in the UAE, with an annual increase of about 10% in enrollment
over the span of the past 17 years.
• UOS students come from more than 92 countries, which makes UOS among the leading diverse universities in
the world.
• The quality of admitted students has improved considerably as the high school threshold score of admitted students has risen from 70% in 1997 to 88% in 2014.
• More than one third of the University’s students receive scholarships from various governmental authorities and
the private sector.
• The number of teaching faculty has surpassed 550 and an intense recruitment effort is underway to hire many
more highly qualified faculty members. Additionally, 880 administrative staff members serve to support the educational process at the University.
• According to the lastes QS Ranking, The University of Sharjah is ranked as number one World wide University
in the area of International Faculty.
• The number of memoranda of understanding (MoU) that have been signed with regional and international institutions now exceeds 190.
• UOS houses nine impressive library buildings, which occupy more than 130,000 square meters and hold vast
print and electronics resources to support the mission of the University.
• Many active research institutes, centers and groups have been established over the years and engage in a wide
spectrum of interdisciplinary research geared to advance development in the region and beyond.
• UOS has more than 106 modern laboratories that provide a strong applied learning experience and support
research in many disciplines.
• More than 55 networked computer labs are equipped with the latest hardware and software tools and complete
modern athletic facilities enable students to engage in a wide range of pastime and competitive sports so that
they may attain a holistic University experience.
• Three on-campus mosques allow people to congregate to renew their faith and commitment to higher values.
• Modern dormitories provide a home for those away from home.
These phenomenal accomplishments over the past short number of years provide the thrust that propels the University to reach its goals in providing the highest quality educational experience to its students. This will enable them to
gain adequate knowledge and experience to ensure that they are well prepared for life beyond graduation. It will also
strengthen the University’s role in providing the local community with technical services as well as scientific consultations. In research, the state-of-the-art facilities available at the University support faculty and students so that they may
excel in their in research endeavors.
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Vision
The University of Sharjah is recognized among the reputable and comprehensive universities around the world for its
excellence in teaching and learning, research, and sustainable academic programs that provide quality services to the
community and contribute to the well-being of society.
Mission
The University of Sharjah fosters a culture of critical inquiry in a diverse learning environment, which leads to the discovery, creation, and dissemination of knowledge. The University is committed to providing its students with an education
and life-long learning experience of the highest quality through the provision of a comprehensive platform of excellent
academic and professional programs, promoting creativity, innovation in research and scholarship, and enhancing the
personal, social, academic, and career development of all students. The University serves the socio-cultural and economic needs of the community and the society in the UAE and beyond.
Values
The University of Sharjah endeavors to achieve its mission through the following set of core values that define its character and culture:
• Ethical and civic responsibility in accordance with progressive Arab and Islamic ideals.
• The highest standards of integrity, transparency and accountability.
• Mutual respect, fairness and collegiality among all.
• Freedom of intellectual thoughts and expressions.
• Excellence with a limitless drive for quality enhancement and continuance improvement.
• Promotion of creativity and innovation in the pursuit of academic excellence.
Goals
The University strives to achieve the following goals:
• Advance scientific research and scholarship at UOS to an international level.
• Develop the necessary infrastructure needed for research.
• Expand graduate studies programs to establish more relevant specialties and higher degrees with international
quality.
• Promote excellence in teaching, utilizing state of the art infrastructure, through enhancing learning for all academic programs, including extra-curricular activities.
• Recruit and retain talented and diverse students, scholars and staff and create the proper environment that nurtures innovation, creativity, and the pursuit of knowledge.
• Promote the personal, social, academic and career growth of all students in a proactive manner to prepare and
qualify them to be leaders in their chosen careers and professions.
• Forge strategic partnerships with the local the community, including the public service industry in order to be
responsive to the socio-economic needs of the community through dedicated applied research.
• Contribute to the socio-cultural, scientific and economic progress of society through social responsiveness and
effective engagement.
• Leverage relationships with alumni to advance the University’s mission.
• Develop effective and efficient academic and administrative processes that promote and support excellence in
teaching, research and service to the community.
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Accreditation and Quality Assurance
The Deanship for Quality Assurance, Institutional Effectiveness and Accreditation was established in May 2011 to
cover areas of institutional research, institutional effectiveness and academic accreditation. The responsibilities of the
Deanship are to:
• Coordinate and prepare for national and international accreditation and determine factors that are critical in
obtaining institutional accreditation and assure that University of Sharjah implements effective plans to address
those factors.
• Prepare and maintain the University portfolio of programs by developing and implementing an institutional database for University of Sharjah that will integrate data from all sources of information in all colleges of the
University.
• Harmonize the institutional effectiveness activities to ensure that all academic and administrative units achieve
their outcomes and ensure consistency in all campus locations.
• Identify gaps in data; establish procedures to maintain quality of data; ensure the proper use of knowledge and
internal / external assessment data.
• Enhance the implementation of appropriate learning and teaching methodologies suitable for each program.
• Design and update the evaluation and assessment methods appropriate for each category of programs and
verify all development plans.
• Ensure that all existing and planned curricula meet the required standards and have well defined outcomes.
• Prepare progress reports at all levels and periodically review and evaluate the implementation of the strategic
plan and directions.
Location and Climate
The University campus is located within Sharjah University City, which also includes the American University of Sharjah, Sharjah Higher Colleges of Technology and Sharjah Police Academy. Located in the Muwaylih Suburb, about 12
Kilometers from the Sharjah City Center, the University is conveniently accessible via numerous roads and highways.
The main campus includes separate men’s and women’s facilities housed in new buildings with classrooms, laboratories and IT support units that are all well equipped with the latest instructional and educational technology. The Medical
Colleges implement a co-educational system. The University fosters social, cultural and extra-curricular activities and
sports. The University campus, which is spacious and beautifully landscaped, houses student dormitories, sports facilities and medical clinics. Its architectural design is monumentally harmonious and inspires innovation, reflecting the
peace emanating from the perennial surrounding desert environment. Many buildings are connected with each other,
making it easier for faculty, staff and students to move between facilities in air-conditioned corridors.
Academic Support Services
The Deanship for Academic Support Services was established in September 2006 to supervise, develop, and continuously improve the performance of five academic support units, which included the: University’s Libraries, Information
Technology Center, the Central Laboratories, Admission Department, and Registration Department. Additionally, the
Deanship aims to provide high quality communication and information technology services to faculty, staff and students
with the goal of making the University of Sharjah a digital University.
Dean of Academic Support Services
Dr. Hussein El Mahdi, Acting Dean of Academic Support Services
Main Administration Building, M11
00971 6 5053016
http://www.sharjah.ac.ae/en/academics/a-services/
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Admission Department
Ms. Aisha Bukhatir, Director of the Admission Department
Admission and Registration Building, M11A
00971 6 5053738
[email protected]
www.sharjah.ac.ae/admission
The Admission Department is the gateway through which students pass to enter their academic and university lives
from the point that they submit their applications to join the University to receiving their academic degrees. The Admission Department plays a major role throughout a student’s study at the University in its various specialties, which
include but are not limited to the guidance of students and parents, receiving admission applications, announcing the
admission of students, preparing IDs for enrolled students, maintaining and organizing student files during their academic studies, issuing and certifying documents, and certifying graduation degrees.
The Admission Department has created an administrative structure, which includes technical staff, specialists, and trainers who form a single work team committed to offering the best services through the Department’s three main divisions:
• Admission Unite .
• Documents, Files and, Graduation Certification Unite .
• Student Services offices .
Admission Unit:
The Admission Unit processes all undergraduate applications for admission to University of Sharjah. The Unit is responsible for managing admission applications; developing, maintaining and implementing admission policies and procedures; coordinating with the colleges and the University admission committee on admission issues; communicating with
students to complete their application dossier and informing them of admission decisions; participating in the enrollment
campaigns; preparing and updating admission materials; participating in the students’ orientation programs; update
students personal data, and generating admission statistics and reports.
Documents and Graduation Certificates Unit:
The Documents and Graduation Certificates Unit in the department issues University ID Cards to admitted and enrolled
students, maintain and update their personal records, and issues their graduation diplomas after completing their studies. The unit contains more than 12,500 student files labeled with names and ID numbers and kept in a mechanized
and fire-proof filing cabinet.
Student Service Office:
The Student Service Office maintain high quality of services and wlcomes all who visit the Admission department,
Registration department and Finance department from New, Transferred, Re admitted, and Graduate Students. It also
helps in directing parents and new students to the correct offices, responds to queries throughout the year and answers
incoming calls to the department.
The Admission Department has separate offices for men’s and women’s Admission in M11A Building.
Applications for admission may be submitted online, via email, or in person.
Admission applications to the colleges of Medicine, Dental Surgery, Pharmacy, Health Sciences and Fine Arts and
Design are received at the admission office located in Building M25. Admission staff are also present at the University
branches in Khorfakan and Kalba as well as in the Community College centers.
For details on admission requirements, application deadlines, procedures and fees to various University programs
please refer to the Admission section in this catalog or visit www.sharjah.ac.ae/admission/.
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Registration Department
Ms. Amna Al-Muhairi, Acting Director of the Registration Department
Admission and Registration Building, M11A
00971 6 5053740
[email protected]
www.sharjah.ac.ae/registrtaion
The Registration Department is responsible for administering academic processes and monitoring the academic progress of students, which includes: implementing study plans, maintaining student’s academic records; enforcing University academic regulations, policies and by-laws; tracking student performance and generating student statistical reports;
preparing courses and exams schedules; assigning classrooms; assisting students in registering for classes; issuing
transcripts; verifying graduation lists; ensuring the currency of Banner records and information; and updating and publishing the University calendar and catalog.
The Registration Department uses the “BANNER” Students Information System to implement academic processes and
maintain student records in coordination with the MIS team at the IT Center. Students and faculty have Banner personal
secured accounts to access relevant records, courses, schedules, grades, etc.
The main office of the Registration Department is located in (M11A) behind the University’s Main Administration Building. Registration matters for the Medical Colleges are handled by the department branch located in building M23 within
the Medical Complex. Registration staff are also present at the University branches in Khorfakkan and Kalba as well as
in the Community College centers.
For registration procedures, deadlines and related issues please refer to the Registration section in this Catalog or visit:
www.sharja.ac.ae/registrtaion/.
Information Technology Center
Contact information
Mr. Osama Hamzah, Director of the Information Technology Center
Main building, M11, second floor
00971 6 5050070
[email protected]
www.sharjah.ac.ae/itc/
The Information Technology Center (ITC) provides optimal IT solutions to support University faculty, students and staff
in their quest to achieve excellence in teaching, learning, research and service. The ITC actively engages in the teaching and learning processes by introducing enabling multimedia solutions and mobile technologies, creating a smart
classroom environment, and supporting the effective utilization of the learning management system. The ITC also supports administrative divisions in adopting technologies that improve user productivity in executing University functions.
The ITC provides integrated online services through the UOS portal and most up-to-date communication technology
and manages all University information systems. Additionally, the ITC is responsible for procuring, maintaining, and
upgrading all hardware, software and applications dedicated to running University academic and administrative functions. The ITC also engages in infrastructure planning and maintenance and in supervising ongoing projects in terms
of Fiber Optics and internal cabling.
Operation and Network Services
The ITC runs a state-of-the-art data center that houses the computers and related telecommunications and storage
systems, including Blade Server technologies, Virtual Desktop Infrastructure, Storage Area Networking, Virtualization,
Video Conferencing and Intrusion Prevention. The Center includes redundant power sources, redundant data communications connections, and environmental controls and security devices.
The Center also includes a large number of servers that provide all students, faculty, and staff the storage space and
privileged access to network-based data, software resources, and Internet and e-mail services.
The network serves all faculty members, administrative staff, and students. It covers over 50 buildings with classrooms,
offices, student dorms and faculty housing villas on all University campuses. The Gigabit Ethernet fiber-optic backbone
network is connected to the Internet through a 500 Mb/s line to provide the necessary bandwidth for quality services.
The network consists of over 27,000 voice/data points of which 18,000 are active and includes more than 1,100 Wireless Access points covering all University buildings, including heavily occupied outdoors areas. At present, nearly 7,000
computers are connected to the University network.
The University PABX supports Analog telephone lines and IP Telephony with a call accounting system, call forwarding, and telephone to mobile forwarding services. More than 4,000 lines are available to all University faculty and staff
members and to students in the dormitories.
Management Information System (MIS)
The Management Information Systems (MIS) Section includes a highly competent team that manages the University
Information Systems. The MIS Section is responsible for developing, administrating, supporting and providing service
management for the University ERPs, including the: Student Information System (Banner), ID card system, student
accounting, finance, payroll, human resources systems, library and archiving systems, and staff work log system. Furthermore, the MIS Section manages information and generates reports to various University divisions for planning and
decision-making purposes.
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University Website and Portal
Web content is managed through the latest release of Microsoft Office Share Point Server 2010. The system hosts the
University’s public website and an internal “Collaboration Portal” that provides University users with all available online
services including the Learning Management System, Library Catalog, Training portal, (CBTs) the Human Resource
System, Student Information System and much more.
Instructional and Classroom Technologies
A team of dedicated specialists ensures that
the technology-aided teaching and learning needs of faculty and students are met.
The team maintains the multimedia assets
of more than 400 classrooms, supports four
video conferencing facilities in four different
locations and manages a network of plasma
screens located throughout the campus to
broadcast information and announcements
to students. The team manages the Blackboard - Learning Management System
(LMS), which provides the platform through
which faculty and students actively engage
with course material to improve the students’
potential of attaining expected learning outcomes. New tools are being introduced to
simplify the creation of online course and enable conversion of documents to dynamic objects with flash cards, quizzes, video/audio,
navigation and images.
IT Support and Services
The IT support and services team provides
innovative technologies and learning resources linked through the UOS portal to
support the faculty, students and staff and
ensure that their IT needs are met. Support
channels include self-service procedures,
FAQ’s, IT knowledge-based material, online
requests, service desk and personalized special support. Training services offer a wide
variety of IT learning modules and workshops
that help the UOS Community (Faculty, Staff
and Students) to make efficient and effective
use of Information Technology in their daily
work. The training program is available to all
members of the UOS community. Issues that
cannot be handled through these services
are outsources to external related IT services
providers.
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Libraries
Mr. Qassim Al Khalidi, Director of Libraries
Main campus, Building M26 - Second floor
00971 6 5050070
[email protected]
http://library.sharjah.ac.ae/libraries
The University of Sharjah Libraries provide University students and faculty the resources and services they need to
succeed in their educational and research undertakings. Resources are housed in nine highly attractive modern library
buildings occupying more than 30,000 square meters of space on the main campus and at satellite branches. The buildings offer users ample study and computing common areas; halls for meetings, seminars and conferences; classrooms;
faculty development centers; prayer rooms; and executive meeting rooms. The Library applies international standards
and implements modern technologies in all functions and services. The Libraries provide resources to academic programs in the form of books, journals and multimedia resources. Current collections include more than 225,000 books in
print, 125,000 electronic books, 41,000 full text e-journals, and 1,600,000 full text dissertations and theses. The Libraries contain modern IT infrastructure, which includes:
• An integrated library system (Millennium) that embeds all library functions, services, and auxiliary tools.
• Workstations located in the references area and connected to the Internet to access online catalogs and other
resources.
• An Internet lab equipped with networked computers uploaded with the latest applications.
• Multi-media rooms equipped with state-of-the-art tools, computers, video projectors, data shows, CD writers, etc.
• Wireless connectivity that covers all library spaces.
The Libraries’ goals are to develop and improve library resources and services in response to changes and emergent
needs; participate proactively in the enrichment of the educational experience; improve information technology and
multimedia assets; repurpose available space to accommodate the changing library role; improve community outreach
and branding; improve administrative structure and the commitment to due process.
Information Resources
Collections available at the UOS Libraries include a wide range of information resources to support all academic disciplines and meet the needs of University faculty and students. In addition to maintaining traditional printed resources
in form of books and periodicals, the Libraries hold an outstanding collection of electronic resources and multimedia
materials. The library home page provides links to the full-text online databases, e-journals, e-books, research databases and online catalog. The homepage also includes information about library policies, service hours, auxiliary tools
and services. The Library has recently launched Summon, a discovery tool that facilitates search and retrieval of fulltext information from available print and electronic resources. See https://myUOS.sharjah.ac.ae/English/Library/Pages/
ResourceSearching.aspx
Organization of Materials
Library resources are organized in accordance with International standards and best practices. All print resources, except medical and health science materials, are arranged on shelves according to the Library of Congress Classification.
Medical resources are engendered according to the National Library of Medicine classification. Latest MARC21 formats
and standards are used to build bibliographic databases.
Library Services
The Libraries’ experienced staff assists users in using library resources responds to enquiries received in person, by
phone, by email or through the library home page electronic forms. The staff also organizes specific training sessions
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to help users improve their skills in searching and retrieving relevant information. Faculty, students and staff holding
valid ID cards may borrow library materials using the self-check circulation system in accordance with the circulation
policy. Faculty members may request placing books and other materials on reserve for use by students inside the library
premises for a period of time. The library provides document delivery service (DDS) to order documents that are not
available at UOS Libraries from the British Library. DDS is also available through ILL arrangements with other local and
regional academic libraries. The computer commons allow users on-site access and retrieval of resources. The Media
services team is available to assist users in reserving or loaning available Audio-visual resources and equipment. Selfservice coin and card operated photocopy machines are available in all UOS Libraries.
Central Laboratories
Eng. Mahmoud Abu Shammeh, Director of the Central Labs
Central Laboratories Building, M12 and W12
00971 6 5053453
[email protected]
www.sharjah.ac.ae/centrallabs
Learning by doing is the learning mode that influences knowledge retention most, and experimental verification play a
central role in understanding theories and their applications and in advancing knowledge through discovery. Complementing theoretical knowledge with applied skills and competencies also enhances students’ potential to think critically,
discover and practice innovation. Accrediting bodies in almost all fields have identified practical skills as an important
element of curricular outcomes. For all these reasons, access to appropriate and quality lab facilities is viewed as a
fundamental student right at the University of Sharjah.
UOS provides students an applied learning experience through 106 modern laboratories that support learning and research activities in the Colleges of Sciences, Engineering, Medicine, Dental Medicine, Pharmacy, and Health Sciences.
The laboratories are distributed across various campuses as follows: 71 laboratories on the main campus are housed
in two buildings, W12 and M12, occupying an area of 12150 m2 and 9500 m2 respectively; 24 laboratories found in
buildings M23, M27 and M28 are dedicated to medicine, pharmacy, dentistry and health sciences; five laboratories on
the Khorfakkan campus; and six laboratories are dedicated to faculty and graduate students research in the fields of
sciences, engineering, medicine and health sciences.
The laboratories are managed by the Central Laboratories (CL) Directorate. The purpose of the Central Labs is to
provide the learners and researchers the optimal space, tools and support that enable them to transform ideas into
meaningful innovations that advance the University’s mission and drive community development.
In addition to managing the labs, the CL Directorate serves the University by: Creating supportive and safe conditions
for the learners and researchers; assisting the academic units in the evaluation and procurement of contemporary
lab technologies and scientific equipment; maintaining a safe lab environment; organizing space and lab assets to
maximize the efficacy of available resources; maintaining and updates inventory of lab assets; instituting sustainable
practices responsive to environmental concerns; engaging in planning to continuously improve the lab conditions and
experience; accommodating the testing needs of external entities in search for answers; instituting quality management
practices in conformity with international standards; facilitating knowledge sharing and transfer between the University
and the outside world; and offering training opportunities to faculty and students.
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Academic Programs and Degrees
UOS offers 86 programs in 13 Colleges. Programs taught in the Colleges of Engineering, Sciences, Business Administration, Medicine, Dental Surgery, Pharmacy, and Health Sciences, are taught in English with the exception of the
Jewelry Design Program in the College of Fine Arts, which is taught in Arabic. Programs taught in the Colleges of Sharia
and Islamic Studies, Arts Humanities and Social Sciences, Law, and Communication are taught in Arabic with the exception of the following programs that are taught in English: The English Language and Literature and International
Relations programs in the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences; and the Mass Communication program in
the College of Communication.
All programs offer a set of general elective courses in both languages to fulfil the General Education Requirements.
However, students in a program must take the electives that are taught in the language of instruction required by their
major of study.
A summary of the programs offered, degrees awarded, language of instruction and number of credits required to complete a degree is provided in the table below.
Program
Degree Awarded
Language of Instruction
Credits
College of Sharia and Islamic Studies
Bachelor of Shari’a - Fundamentals of Religion
Arabic
126
Bachelor of Shari’a in Jurisprudence and its
Fundamentals
Arabic
126
Bachelor of Shari’a in Jurisprudence and its
Fundamentals – Islamic Banking
Arabic
126
Bachelor of Shari’a in Jurisprudence and its
Fundamentals - Sharia’ and Law
Arabic
126
Master of Shari’a in Jurisprudence and its Fundamentals
Arabic
Master of Shari’a in Tafseer and Hadith
Arabic
Doctor of Philosophy of Shari’a in Hadith and
its Sciences
Arabic
Doctor of Philosophy of Shari’a in Jurisprudence and its Fundamentals
Arabic
Doctor of Philosophy of Shari’a in Tafseer and
Quranic Sciences
Arabic
33
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College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
56
Bachelor of Arts in Arabic Language and Literature
Arabic
123
Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature
English
123
Bachelor of Arts in History and Islamic Civilization
Arabic
123
Bachelor of Arts in History and Islamic Civilization/Tourist Guide
Arabic
123
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology
Arabic
123
Bachelor of Arts in International Relations
English
123
General Diploma in Education
Arabic
24
Master of Arts in Arabic Language and Literature
Arabic
33
Master of Arts in Translation
Arabic
34
Master of Arts in History and Islamic Civilization
Arabic
33
Master of Arts in Applied Sociology
Arabic
33
Bachelor of Science in Accounting
English
123
Bachelor of Science in Finance
English
123
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - Management
English
123
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - Marketing
English
123
Bachelor of Science in Public Administration
English
123
Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems
English
123
Executive Master of Business Administration
English
College of Business Administration
College of Communication
Bachelor of Arts in Communication - Journalism
Arabic
123
Bachelor of Arts in Communication - Electronic
Media
Arabic
123
Bachelor of Arts in Communication - Graphic
Design and Multimedia
Arabic
123
Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication
English
123
Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations
Arabic
123
Master of Arts in Communication
Arabic
33
Bachelor of Law
Arabic
126
Master in Public Law
Arabic
3
Master in Private Law
Arabic
33
Doctor of Philosophy in Law - Public Law
Arabic
60
Doctor of Philosophy in Law - Private Law
Arabic
60
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
English
123
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics
English
123
Bachelor of Science in Applied Physics
English
123
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
English
123
Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology
English
124
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
- Multimedia
English
123
Master of Science in Computer Science
English
34
College of Law
College of Sciences
57
College of Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
English
135
Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
English
132
Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering
English
132
Bachelor of Architectural Engineering
English
158
Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering
and Engineering Management
English
134
Bachelor of Science in Sustainable and Renewable Energy Engineering
English
133
Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Engineering
English
131
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering​
English
132
Master in Engineering Management
English
Master of Science in Civil Engineering
English
33
Master of Science in Electrical and Electronics
Engineering
English
33
Master of Science in Computer Engineering
English
33
Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering Management
English
College of Fine Arts and Design
Bachelor of Arts in Fine Arts
English
122
Bachelor of Arts in Interior Architecture and
Design
English
122
Bachelor of Arts in Fashion Design with Textile
English
122
Bachelor of Arts in Jewelry Design
Arabic
122
Bachelor of Arts in Graphics Design and Multimedia
English
122
Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory
Sciences
English
134
Bachelor of Science in Medical Diagnostic Imaging
English
137
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
English
137
Bachelor of Science in Health Services Administration
English
134
Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy
English
138
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health
Sciences
English
134
Bachelor of Science in Clinical Nutrition and
Dietetics
English
134
College of Health Sciences
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College of Pharmacy
Bachelor of Pharmacy
English
170
College of Dental Medicine
Bachelor of Dental Surgery
English
College of Medicine
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
(MBBS)
English
Master in Molecular Medicine and Translational Research
English
Master of Leadership in Health Professions
Education
English
Doctor of Philosophy in Molecular Medicine
and Translational Research
English
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Community College
Diploma in Administrative and Financial Sciences - Accounting
English
72
Diploma Administrative and Financial Sciences – Business Administration
English
72
Diploma in Information Technology
English
72
Diploma in Library and Information Systems
English
72
Diploma in Food Safety
English
72
Diploma in Dental Laboratory Technology
English
72
Diploma in Environmental Health and Safety
English
72
Diploma in Professional Law
English
72
Diploma in Electronic Archiving
English
72
Diploma in Surveying
English
72
Diploma in Building Technology and Construction
English
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Admission
General Information
The University of Sharjah admits academically qualified and ethically responsible students irrespective of their national
origin, color, gender, religion or special needs.
Admission to all programs is highly competitive. Early admission granted to students with strong scholastic high school
record.Early admission increases a student’s chances of securing a place in the major of his/her choice (Except medical
colleges), since there is considerable competition and seats are limited in a number of University programs.
Applicants who submit completed application forms with all the required documents to the Admission Department by
the specified deadlines shall be notified on their results in the dates noted on the website http://www.sharjah.ac.ae/.
Applications received after the announced deadlines are considered on a rolling basis and the student are usually notified of decisions within four weeks after completing the application file.
Fulfilling the following admission requirements does not guarantee admission to a program. These requirements represent a threshold for including the application in the competition pool of applicants.
Admission is competitive and subject to availability of spaces in the desired program.
The following stipulations pertain to admission to the undergraduate programs. Admission requirements to graduate
studies are found in the Graduate Studies section of this Catalog.
General Admission Requirements
All applicants must satisfy the following basic admission requirements: (1) Have received the required certificate within
three years (except for the applicants to the Colleges of Medicine and Dentistry who must have received the required
certificate within one year); (2) Have not been expelled from another institution for academic reasons or misconduct;
(3) Complete and submit the application form and all application materials to the Admission Department by the stated
deadlines and pay the application fee of AED 300. (4) Pay a non-refundable tuition deposit of 3,000 AED to reserve a
place in the coming semester and (1,500 AED for the Medical Colleges to enter the competitive application process).
Student will not be issued an ID or be allowed to register in courses unless the admission requirements are completed.
Academic Preparation
Before being admitted, applicants are required to have completed at least 12 years of schooling prior to joining the
University and students applying to an English-language based program are required to provide proof of their English
language competency as detailed below.
Secondary School Certificate. Students who hold a diploma from a recognized secondary school may be admitted to
a desired undergraduate program according to the requirements specified in the following table.
Secondary School Certificate or its equivalent
College
Study Track
Average
Sharia and Islamic Studies
Science, Literature
70%
College of Arts Humanities and Social Sciences
Science, Literature
70%
Law
Science, Literature
70%
Business Administration
Science, Literature
70%
Communication
Science, Literature
70%
Fine Arts & Design
Science Literature
70%
Science
75%
Engineering
60
Health Sciences
Science
75%
College of Sciences
Science
70%
Pharmacy
Science
80 %
Dentistry
Science
85 %
Medicine
Science
90 %
Community College – Literature Majors
Community College – Information Technology , Food safety, Environmental
Health and Safety Majors
Community College- Dental lab Technology
Science, Literature
60%
Science,
60%
Literature
65%
Science
60%
Technical Secondary School Certificate. Students who hold a Technical Secondary School Certificate from a recognized secondary school may be admitted to a desired undergraduate program according to the requirements specified in the following table.
Technical Secondary School Certificate or equivalent
College
Study Track
Average
Sharia and Islamic Studies
Sharia
75%
College of Arts Humanities and Social Sciences (Except English and Literature)
Sharia
75%
Law
Sharia
75%
Business
80%
Business – Business Administration or Public Administration
Industrial
85%
Engineering
Technical Institution
Certificate
90%
Industrial
85%
Sciences
Technical Institution
Certificate
90%
High School Diploma or IB Diploma. Student who holds a High School Diploma (American system) may be admitted
if the following conditions are met: (1) The students has completed 12 years of study; (2) the certificate is recognized by
the public universities in the country of origin and the Ministry of Education in the UAE; (3) the student must have studied in English 6 courses in mathematics, sciences, social studies, and languages. The diploma study track (Literature
or Science) and the average is determined on the basis of the courses studied in the 12th year (two Science subjects
and one mathematic subject constitute the science track). Applicants to the Medical Colleges (Medicine, Dentistry, and
Pharmacy) must have completed two courses of biology, two courses of chemistry, and at least one course in Physics
in the last three years of secondary school and attained a grade of B or better in the 12th year biology or chemistry.
UOS may award up to (12) credit hours for students who have successfully achieved a grade of (5) or better in specific
subjects of the IB Higher-Level Examination, but the student must take an alternative course from the approved electives.
British Certificate (IGCSE, GCSE, GCE). Students who holds a British Certificate may be admitted if they have completed 12 years of study. Students who hold IGCSE or GCSE certificates must have completed five O-level courses; two
AS-level courses or six O-Level courses and 1 A-level course in mathematics, sciences, social studies, and languages
and had attained a minimum grade of C in the O-level courses, D in the AS-level courses, and E in A-level courses. In
all, seven certificate courses shall be counted. The study track (Literature or Science) is determined on the basis of the
courses studied in the IGCSE and GCE (two Science and one Mathematic subjects constitute a science track). Applicants to the Medical Colleges also must have completed O-level and AS- or A-level courses in mathematics, sciences
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(chemistry and biology), social studies, and languages and had attained a minimum grade of B in the AS-level or a C
in the A-level biology or chemistry courses.
UOS may award up to (12) credit hours for students who have successfully achieved a grade of (C) or better in specific
subjects of the GCE A-Level Exams, but the student must take an alternative course from the approved electives.
English Language Proficiency Requirements
The language of instruction is English in all programs offered in the Colleges of Engineering, Business Administration, Fine Arts and Design, Sciences, Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Health Sciences, and the English Language and
Literature Program and International Relations Program in the College of Arts Humanities and Social Sciences, and
Mass Communication program in the Colleges of Communication and Community college with the exception of the Law
program. To be admitted into one of these programs the student (new, transfer or Bridging programs students) must
provide evidence of English language proficiency in one of two ways:
1. Take the English Placement exam (TOEFL) administered at UOS after paying an exam fee of 525 AED and
obtain a score of 500 or better; or
2. Submit evidence that he/she has taken a recognized English competency exam and attained the minimum
required score as follows: International TOEFL exam (500 on the paper-based (PBT), 173 on the Computerbased test (CBT), or 61 on the Internet-based test (IBT); Academic IELTS exam with an average score of 5.0.
Certificates must have been issued within the last two years prior to applying for admission. A score of 450 on
the International TOFEL, 45 on the IBT, or 4.5 on Academic IELTS is sufficient for admission to the Mass Communication program (Arabic track) in the College of Communication. Students who have tested and scored 4.5
on the IELTS or 450 on the TOEFL may be admitted to the College of Community as first-year students and take
12 credit hours in each regular semester, in addition to (3) credit hours of intensive English with the condition
that they retake the exam and attain a score of 5 on IELTS or 500 on the TOEFL within one year of admission.
Otherwise, they will be suspended from the University.
All English language proficiency certificates require certification by the English Language Center. Applicants submitting
an IBT certificate will be interviewed by the English Language Center.
Intensive English Program
Students who fail to attain a minimum score of 500 on the UOS TOEFL exam or 5.0 on the Academic IELTS exam are
required to join the Intensive English program (IEP). The IEP consists of four levels: Level I (General English) – Level
IV. IEP students receive 25 hours per week of instruction. Students scoring less than 5.0 in any IELTS skill are required
to take the IEP courses that are relevant to that skill. Students may exit the IEP program anytime they attain a score of
500 on the UOS TOFEL exam.
Students accepted into the Colleges of Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, and Health sciences shall not be allowed to
register for courses that are taught in English without obtaining a minimum of 5.0 in each skill of the IELTS exam.
Special Admission Requirements
Admission to the Bridging Program
A student with a diploma may seek to bridge toward a bachelor degree in the same field of the diploma. To qualify for
admission the student must meet the following requirements:
A. General requirements:
• Obtain a secondary school certificate or its equivalent before getting a diploma, and the diploma average will be
calculated instead of secondary school.
• Obtain specialty diploma accredited by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research in the UAE.
• Once admitted to a bridging program the student cannot change the major he/she was admitted to under any
circumstances.
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B. Special requirements:
Admission requirements that are specific to available bridging programs are summarized below.
1. Nursing and Medical Diagnostic Imaging majors (in the College of Health Science): Students who hold a Diploma from a three-year diploma program may be admitted to the Bridging Program in Nursing and students who hold a
Diploma from a two- or a three-year diploma program may be admitted to the Bridging Program in Medical Diagnostic
Imaging if the following conditions are met: (1) the average GPA on the Diploma is 70 % or a letter grade of (C) or
better; Students who meet these conditions except the average GPA on the diploma is D (60 to 69 percent) may be
accepted on probation to study one semester during which the student must take a load of 6 to 12 credit hours (13 per
the Dean’s approval) and attain a semester GPA of 2.0 or better to be allowed to continue in the program; otherwise
they will be dismissed from the University.
2. Community College Graduates: Students who hold a diploma from the Community College are eligible to apply for
admission into one of the bridging programs indicated in the following table.
Diploma program
Information Technology
Bridging program eligible to apply
College
Required GPA
IT Multimedia
College of Science
3.5
Management Information System
College of Business Administration
3.3
College of Business Administration
3.3
College of Health
Science
3.3
Management
Finance
Marketing
Accounting
Administrative and Financial Sciences (BA or
Accounting)
•
•
•
•
Food Safety or Environmental Health and
Safety
Environmental Health Sciences
If the language of instruction of the diploma program is Arabic, the applicant is required study one semester, take 9
credit hours of prerequisite courses and attain a minimum of grade (C) in each of them and obtain a score of 500 or
better in TOEFL exam (see English Proficiency Requirement section), before he/she can continue in the program.
Students who have attained a diploma from a three-year program from an institution other than the Community College
are eligible to apply to the bridging program provided that the diploma is certified by the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific research.
Admission to the College of Business Administration
Students accepted to the College of Business Administration are admitted to the General Business program. After
completing 36 credit hours of study in the General Business program, 18 of which are college requirements, students
may continue in one of the college majors subject to satisfying the major-specific requirements. Students who hold a
literature-track Secondary School certificate must take a remedial course in mathematics.
Admission to the College of Communication
Applicants to the College of Communication are required to sit in for a personal interview with college representatives
before an admission decision is made.
Admission to the College of Arts and Design
Applicants to the College of Fine Arts and Design are required to sit in for a personal interview with college representatives and take a special test before an admission decision is made.
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Admission to the English Language and Literature Major
Students who studied non-Arabic medium curricula are admitted to the Department of English Language and Literature
in the College of Arts Humanities and Social Sciences, after passing the Arabic Language Exam.
Admission to the College of Engineering
Students admitted to the College of Engineering programs are required to take a placement examination in mathematics and physics unless they receive approval to transfer credits for mathematics and physics credits that they have
taken elsewhere. Students who fail to pass a subject are required to take and pass a remedial course in that subject to
guarantee their mastery of basic skills and improve their ability to handle the rigor of college-level subjects.
Admission to the College of Medicine and Dentistry:
A. The criteria for entering the competition of the Medicine and Dentistry Colleges:
• All students applying to the Medicine and Dentistry colleges will be subject to competition depending on the
regulations of the University.
• Students have to pay amount of 1500 AED to enter the competition process, this amount is non-refundable in any
case: (acceptance, non-acceptance, withdrawal, or non-attendance..) & In case of acceptance, it is considered
to be as a first payment of tuition fees.
B. Confirming the Admission for Medicine and Dentistry Colleges:
• A
ll new students who are accepted in Medicine and Dentistry Colleges should pay the tuition fees within a maximum period of one week after announcement of their names.
• Students who do not enroll for the semester in which they were admitted will be denied admission to the University, & will not have the right to refund the paid fees.
C. Minimum requirements to promote to the First Year of the Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery or Bachelor of Dental
Surgery are as follows:
• Successfully complete the foundation Year.
• Attain a minimum cumulative GPA of (2.5).
• Attain a minimum cumulative GPA of (2.5) in Chemistry and Biology and their respective labs.
• Availability of places in the first year of the two programs.
Admission for Transfer Students
UOS may admit students transferring from another university or college that requires full daytime attendance and is
accredited by the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research if the student: (1) Has successfully completed at least two semesters or one academic year at the previous university and attained an academic standing of
‘good’ or a GPA of 2.50 out of 4.00; (2) Satisfies the University’s admission criteria and the requirements of the college
to which they are to transfer; (3) Students transferring shall not benefit from their academic record if they have discontinued their studies for a period of four regular semesters or more; (4) Has not been expelled from UOS or any other
university or college for disciplinary or academic reasons. Admission is contingent on availability of space in the desired
program. The College Council may upon recommendation of the department accept all or some of the courses that the
student has successfully completed at the previous university on the condition that the transferrable course grade
is above C+. The transfer student must present a certified copy of his/her transcripts and detailed description of the
courses taken elsewhere. Grades of the transferred credits will not appear on the student’s transcripts and will not be
counted in calculating the student’s GPA or CGPA at the UOS. Courses taken at UOS for which equivalent course credits were transferred shall not count toward a degree.
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Visiting Students
A non-UOS student may be allowed to enroll at the University as a Visiting Student to take undergraduate courses.
Visiting status is granted on a case-by-case basis subject to the approval of the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs,
written permission from the student’s home institution and verification that the pre-requisites for the desired course are
met are required.
Visitor students are not granted any degree from the University of Sharjah.
Deferral of Admission
An admitted student may request a one-semester deferral if a compelling reason prevents him/her from enrolling in the
semester to which he/she has been admitted. The student is required to submit the deferral request and pay the applicable fees before the first day of study of the semester to which he/she has been admitted. The admission department
will notify the concerned college and update the student’s record accordingly. Furthermore, admission shall be revoked
if the students fails to register in the following semester. Deferral of admission to the College of Fine Arts and Design is
possible for one full year. Failure to submit an official request for the deferral of admission nullifies the admission decision. Deferral of admission to the Colleges of Medicine and Dentistry is not permissible.
Application Procedure
Prospective students may submit their applications via one of the following methods.
Apply online: The website to apply is www.sharjah.ac.ae/oa
Apply In-person by visiting one of the following Admission Department Offices:
Main Campus: Building M11-A
Medical College: Building M25
KhorFakkan Campus: Admission office
Kalba Campus: Admission office
Community College –Sharjah branch: Admission office
Apply by mail or email: The application form may be download from www.sharjah.ac.ae/admissions/Undergraduate,
completed, submitted with all required materials via mail to one of the addresses listed above or emailed to:
[email protected], or via mail to: University of Sharjah, Admission Department, P.O. Box. 27272 Sharjah-UAE.
Required Documents
General requirements: All students are required to submit the following validated documents: (1) Copy of the student
passport; (2) Copy of UAE National Family Registry for local students or residence visa for non-local students; (3)
Certified copy of the Secondary High School Certificate or its equivalent (refer to the academic preparation section); (4)
Four recent passport size colored photographs; (5) Medical health fitness certificate including a blood test (the form is
available at the Admission Offices); (6) Copy of Good Conduct Certificate; (7) Copy of birth certificate; (8) Copy of UAE
National Identity Card; (9) AED300 cash (non-refundable application fee).
Additional requirements for students obtaining foreign certificates: (1) Document proves that the student completed 12 years of school; (2) Certified copy of grades 10,11, 12 certificates and Graduation certificate ( Diploma ); (3)
Equivalent certificate from Ministry of Education in UAE; (4) Students who obtained certificates from outside the UAE
must provide document proves that the High School Certificate is accepted by the government universities in the country from which the certificate was obtained, or Equivalent certificate from Ministry of Education in UAE.
Please note that the University does not require the original High School Certificate but a copy certified by the appropriate authority.
Bridging Program: Students applying to one of the Bridging Programs must submit the following additional documents: (1) Certified copy of the diploma certificate; and (2) Certified copy of the transcript. Students who have received
the Diploma from outside the UAE must attain an equivalent certificate for the Diploma from the UAE Ministry of Higher
Education and Scientific Research.
Transfer Admission: Students transferring to UOS from another institution are required to submit a certified copy of
the transcripts and a certified copy of detailed descriptions of the courses the student had taken. Students transferring
from an institution outside the UAE must also submit a letter of accreditation from the UAE Ministry of Higher Education
and Scientific Research.
General Admission Provisions
1. Admission is granted to applicants who meet all admission requirements, pass the competition for available spaces, and pay the seat reservation fee of 3,000 AED. The reservation fee will be credited to the student account and
shall not be refunded if the student withdraws from the University or withdraws after admission.
2. Admission to the Colleges of Medicine and Dentistry is highly competitive as the number of seats is limited. Satisfying all admission requirements and paying a non-refundable 1,500 AED application fee does not guarantee
acceptance to these programs.
3. The student must appear for the exam and personal interview required by the admission by the desired program and
may check for the results on the specified dates noted in the calendar that can be accessed at www.sharjah.ac.ae
4. Admission is valid ONLY for the academic semester to which the applicant applies.
5. An admitted new student may request postponement of matriculation for one semester (one year for the Fine Arts
and Design program) by submitting a formal request to the Admission Department before classes begin and by
paying applicable fees. Deferral of admission to the Colleges of Medicine and Dentistry is not permissible.
6. The student, not the University, is responsible to seek sponsorship for his/her studies and secure all scholarship
approvals before the payment of fees deadlines.
7. The University does not require the original High School Certificate but a copy certified by the appropriate authority.
8. All admission documents are considered UOS property and cannot be redeemed after the student has been
admitted.
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Tuition Fees
University tuition fees are determined by the Board of Trustees with the approval of the President of the University on an
annual basis. Tuition and fees may be increased annually without prior notice. Currently applied tuition fees are posted
on the University Website: www.sharjah.ac.ae
List of Tuition Fees for the Year 2014/ 2015
Annual Tuition
Summer Fees per Credit
Hour
College of Sharia’ and Islamic Studies
35,375
950
College of Law
38,136
1,029
College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
35,385
982
College of Sciences
44,226
1,202
College of Communication
48,951
1,202
College of Business
47,670
1,302
College of Engineering
47,670
1,302
Architectural Engineering
52,238
1,302
Sustainable and Renewable Energy Engineering
52,238
1,302
Nuclear Engineering
52,500
1,302
College of Health Sciences
46,746
1,275
College of Fine Arts and Design
44,657
1,192
High Diploma
35,375
982
College of Medicine
97,545
1,412
College of Dentistry
94,805
1,412
College of Pharmacy
50,610
1,355
Foundation Year for Medical Colleges
46,673
1,412
Community College - Administrative Sciences
25,473
1,029
Community College - Health Sciences
46,306
1,276
Community College - Electronic Archiving
26,250
1,029
English Level
28,161
7,865
College/Program
Tuition Fees for Graduate Studies
Per Credit
Master in All programs except Medicine
2,595
Master in Molecular Medicine and Translational Research
2,305
Master in Leadership in Health Professions Education
2,258
PhD in Sharia
3,859
PhD in Molecular Medicine and Translational Research
5,513
PhD in Engineering Management
4,725
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Other fees
Type of Service
Fees in Dirhams
Application for joining the University
300
M.A. Application Fee
200
Late Registration Fee
500
Certificate to whom it may concern
20
Official copy of the Academic Record
20
Unofficial copy of the Academic Record
10
Change of specialization within the College
35
Transfer from one College to another
35
Issuing an incomplete application
35
Lost ID Card
50
Replacing an ID
20
Renewal of ID
15
Sending academic records by mail
10
Replacing a lost housing key
30
Changing letter of a specialization or a college
50
Replacing a lost registration form
5
Renting Storage box for the semester
50
Replacing lost Housing Key
30
TOEFL Exam Fees
525
(Returned Cheque)
15
Bounced Cheque Penalty
500
Issue New ID for 4 years
100
Payment Methods
Students are required to pay their tuition balance by the announced deadlines to avoid late payment fees and the risk
of courses being dropped. Once the student registers for a course, he/she shall remain accountable for all applicable
tuition fees and other fees until he/she drops the course formally by the drop/add deadline. Please refer to the academic
calendar at www.sharjah.ac.ae/calendar/ for applicable deadlines.
Payments must be made by the announced deadlines in one of the following forms: At one of the University cashiers
in cash or using a check, online credit-card through the Self Service Banner, at one of the Sharjah Islamic Bank (SIB)
branches or ATMs, or via bank transfer. Students must have the statement of fees in hand when payment is made to
ensure proper crediting to the student’s account.
Students who are unable to make full payments by the billing dates may benefit from the University installment payment
plan. Students may visit the Finance Department and make the proper arrangements before the payment deadline.
Tuition Refund
A student who has registered and paid the tuition fees for a course and then drops it during the drop/add period is
entitled to a full refund after paying the applicable drop fees. Students who do not formally drop a course during the
add/drop period will be responsible for payment of all tuition fees and other fees unless the student withdraws due to
immediate and urgent circumstances. Refer to the withdrawal section of the Catalog for more information.
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Academic Advising
Each student is assigned an academic advisor from day one of attendance at UOS. The academic advisor is a faculty
member in the student’s academic department. The role of the advisor is to assist the student in preparing a course
schedule during registration, support and guide him/her during his/her university studies, monitors his/her academic
progress, and offers him/her counseling on any academic difficulties or problems he/she may experience.
Orientation for New Students
Students admitted to the University are required to participate in the University orientation program organized the week before
classes begin for the semester. Description of the orientation program and related dates are posted on the Dean of Students Affairs website at www.sharjah.ac.ae/orientation/.
Registration
Io the special registration card prepared for this purpose, he/she shall, upon approval of his/her academic advisor, list the
courses he/she will be studying and which are part of the study plan of the specialization he/she has been admitted into.
After consulting with their academic advisors, students are required to register for the courses they intend to take during
the registration period noted in the academic calendar published in the University catalog and posted on the University
website www.sharjah.ac.ae/ During this period, the academic advisors assist students in preparing their course schedules and give them the PIN codes to register online using the Self-Service banner (SSB). Students on probation are
prohibited from registering online and must do so with the help of the registrars. The intended course schedule must
comply with the following: The student has passed the pre-requisite(s) of all course, the courses are in the program’s
study plan, the courses are taken in the order noted in the study plan, failed courses are taken when first offered, and
the maximum and minimum load requirements are met. After registration is complete, the student must print the statement of fees and proceed to pay all tuition and fees by the announced deadlines. Failure to meet financial commitments
may result in dropping the class schedule.
Registration staff are designated to help students in all University colleges and their most important responsibilities are to:
• Maintain an updated inventory of all university approved courses;
• Interpret, enforce and ensure alignment of actions with academic policies and procedures.
• Produce, publish and maintain the official university academic calendars and catalog;
• Maintain and insure confidentiality of student academic records and data;
• Prepare class schedule, and final exam schedule;
• Maintain an up-to-date inventory of the classrooms and computer labs and schedule their use;
• Prepare for the registration process every semester
• Facilitate and monitor students online and in-person registration for classes;
• Audit course grades entries and GPA calculation.
• Produce and issue official transcripts, certificates, attestations for current and former students;
• Verify degree completion requirements and issue diplomas and certificates;
• Monitor academic progress and ascertain scholastic status of students;
• Track students’ performance, produce statistical data on students and generate related reports.
• Certify academic standing and issue probations and dismissal reports and publish and maintain honors’ lists;
• Update records of students who change major
• Communicate to students decisions, updates and information of concern
• Closely collaborate with all University units on related issues.
• Coordinate with sponsors of students’ scholarships to ensure that scholarship rules are applied.
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Course Coding System
The University of Sharjah has chosen a special coding system to identify its Colleges and Departments within the Colleges. For example, the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences is given the code 02; thus all the courses
it offers begin with 02. A College may be composed of several Departments each one of which is given another code
number. For example, the Department of Arabic is given the code number 01, whereas the Department of English is
given the code number 02. Any reference to the Department of Arabic in the College of Arts, Humanities and Social
Sciences will be 0201 and to the Department of English will be 0202, and then is similarly applied to all Colleges and
Departments in the University.
This code is extended to identify all courses within the University. A code of seven digits has been chosen: the first two
are used to identify the appropriate College; the next two digits represent the Department; the fifth digit designates the
level of the course; the sixth stands for the specialization field and the seventh digit stands for the course within the
specialization field. To take the College of Sharia and Islamic Studies as an example, it offers courses over the fouryear period in a degree program and the fifth digit in the code is given a different value to refer to the year or level of
the course. When the value of digit 5 is given 1, it means first level or first year; 2, the second level and so on. Digit
number 6 stands for one of the fields of specialization a Department offers. Code number 3 may refer to any specialization field that the Department requires. In this case, it refers to jurisprudence. The last digit designates the sequence of
that course in that specialization. The course number: 0104031 refers to the first course in Hadith in the second year in
the Department of Foundation of Religion in the College of Sharia and Islamic Studies. The easiest way to describe the
number is by starting with the first one on the right, which stands for the sequence, then specialization, then the level,
and finally the department and the college.
ab
College Code
cd
Department Code
x
y
z
Level/Year Code
Specialization Field
Code
Course Sequence
Code
College Code (ab)
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01
College of Sharia and Islamic Studies
02
College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
03
College of Business and Management
04
College of Engineering
05
College of Health Science
06
College of Law
07
College of Fine Arts and Design
08
College of Communication
09
College of Medicine
10
College of Dentistry
11
College of Pharmacy
12
Community College
14
College of Sciences
Symbolization of Credit Hours
The symbol (x-x:x), e.g. (3-0:3) located at the right hand side of course descriptions represents the credit hours composition of a course. The first digit stands for the number of lecture contact hours; the second for the number of lab
contact hours; and the third the course credit hours. In the Arts, usually the course does not involve a practical part,
and the total credit hours are usually three credit hours symbolized as (3-0:3). In Engineering, such as Hydraulics, the
course involves 2 hours of theory and 3 hours of training work for a total of 3 credit hours, and is symbolized as (2-3:3).
General Education
To receive a Bachelor degree the student has to successfully complete 30 credit hours of University requirements.
These credits consists of 18 credit hours of mandatory courses and 12 credit hours of elective courses.
The objective of the General Education Courses is to provide students a basic educational background in the areas of
general knowledge, art and literature, social sciences, natural sciences and technology. Selection of the courses for a
specific undergraduate program must take into account the contents of all other program courses to avoid duplication
and redundancy. Thus, all University required courses should be taught according to well-planned curricula and clearly
defined objectives will include important topics to provide students with broad knowledge and deep understanding
of historical as well as contemporary social, economic and cultural issues. Consequently, the University will conduct
detailed reviews in order to make the necessary adjustments in the contents of all courses available for the general
University Course Requirements to ensure that such objectives are met.
The 24 hours should be designated to cover six domains in accordance with policies set by the Academic Accreditation
Commission of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MOHESR) as listed in the table below.
Knowledge Area
# Credits
Domain 1
Islamic Studies, History and Culture
3
Domain 2
Languages
6
Domain 3
IT or Mathematics
3
Domain 4
Literature, Humanities or Arts
3
Domain 5
Applied Sciences
3
Domain 6
Social Sciences and Education
3
Domain 7
one course from Domain 4, 5, or 6
3
The selected courses must satisfy the following provisions:
• Islamic Culture course (3 credit hours).
• One of two Arabic Language courses (3 credit hours) and one of the two English Language courses (3 credit
hours) listed below.
• Either mathematics or Information Technology course, whichever subject that has less coverage in the curriculum
of their major program (3 credit hours).
• One course from either domain 4, 5 or 6 (3 credit hours).
The above plan applies to students newly enrolled in a given program for the first time as of the Fall 2011/2012, regardless of the date of admission to the University.
The list of courses and their description is provided below.
Domain 1: Islamic Studies, History & Culture (3 Credits)
0104101
Islamic Culture
3
Domain 2: Languages (6 Credits)
Arabic Language, Literature & Culture: Take one of the following courses
0201102
Arabic Language (for Arabic Speakers)
3
0201105
Arabic Language (for non-Arabic Speakers)
3
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English Language, Literature and Culture
202111
0202112
Basic English
3
English for Academic Purposes
3
Domain 3: Mathematics or Introduction to Information Technology (3 Credits)
1440100
Mathematics
3
1411101
Introduction to Information Technology
3
Domain 4: Literature, Humanities or Arts (3 Credits)
1440100
Islamic Civilization
3
0602246
Human Rights in Islam and International Declarations
3
0201140
Introduction to Arabic Literature
3
0203200
History of the Sciences among Muslims
3
0203102
History of the Arabian Gulf
3
0900107
History of Medical and Health Sciences
3
0710109
Arts and Medicine
3
Domain 5: Applied Sciences (3 Credits).
1430101
Astronomy and Space Sciences
3
0401142
Man and the Environment*
3
0507101
Health Awareness and Nutrition
3
* Not open to Students in the Civil Engineering Program
Domain 6: Social Sciences and Education (3 Credits)
0206102
Fundamentals of Islamic Education
3
0204102
UAE society
3
0206103
Introduction to Psychology
3
0301150
Introduction to Economics*
3
0302150
Introduction to Business Administration
3
0800107
Media in Modern Societies
3
0301131
Personal Finance
3
0104130
Analytical Biography of the Prophet
3
*Not open to students in the Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management Program.
Domain 7: One 3-credit hours course from Domain 4, 5, or 6.
0104101
Islamic Culture
)3-0:3(
This course deals with definition of culture and Islamic thought, its characteristics, and its sources and imparts the
Islamic concept of the: Universe, life and human beings, and gives a general overview about belief, worship, and
morality, and its effect on life with and emphasis upon the Islamic scientific method, and contemporary challenges
that face the Ummah today. Prerequisite: None
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0201102
Arabic Language
)3-0:3(
The course deals with the basic skills of: Reading, writing, speaking and listening through the study of selections of
Quranic and literary texts. Prerequisite: None.
202111
Basic English
)3-0:3(
Basic English follows an integrated multi-skills approach which encourages students to develop their communicative
competence in the language. This course also lays special emphasis on aural/oral skills and writing using authentic
material, relevant situations, and different language functions. Prerequisite: None.
0202112
English for Academic Purposes
)3-0:3(
This course focuses on academic reading and writing skills, including extensive work in reading comprehension and
retention. Students will practice identifying topics, determining the main idea of a text, recognizing the supporting details of a paragraph, recognizing authors’ writing patterns, and understanding new vocabulary through context clues.
Emphasis is given to the rhetorical structures of cause and effect. Prerequisite: None.
1411101
Introduction to Information Technology
)3-0:3(
The Course explains what a computer is and what it can (and can’t) do; it clearly explains the basics of information
technology, from multimedia PCs to the internet and beyond. It illustrates how digital devices and networks affect our
lives, our world, and our future. In addition, the course is intended to equip students with the necessary skills to use
computer and essential software applications effectively in order to better prepare them for their professional careers.
Prerequisite: None.
0504101
Health Informatics
)3-0:3(
This overview course introduces health care students to the application of information technology and systems to the
management of health care data including the collection, storage, retrieval, display, manipulation and transfer of data
and knowledge, Topics and issues related to health informatics such as value, privacy and security will be covered.
Prerequisite: None
0203100
Islamic Civilization
)3-0:3(
The course aims to provide students with a broad knowledge of Islamic Civilization its meaning, basics, characteristics and the factors that influenced its development. It focuses on the sciences and knowledge wherein Muslims had
excelled and the impact of their contributions on the world scene. Prerequisite: None.
0602246
Human Rights in Islam and International Declarations
)3-0:3(
This course discusses the essential notions involved in the concept of human rights, giving account of their historical
development, the role of religions in proclaiming them and the international declarations and constitutions upholding
them; and concentrates on the meaning of civil, social and cultural rights and their characteristics in Islamic Law, with
emphasis on the constitution of the U.A.E. Prerequisite: None.
0201140
Introduction to Arabic Literature
)3-0:3(
This course covers topics, genres, features and figures of Modern Arabic poetry and prose to improve the literary
appreciation skills. Prerequisite: None.
0203200
History of the Sciences among the Muslims
)3-0:3(
This course focuses on the importance of the sciences and their emergence in Islam. It deals with the sciences of the
Arabic language, lexicography, biography and history. It also deals with the development of theoretical sciences like
medicine, geometry, arithmetic, astronomy, mechanics and botany and the influence of the Muslim scientific achievements on Western civilization. Prerequisite: None.
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0203102
History of the Arabian Gulf
)3-0:3(
The course acquaints students with pre-historic periods of the Gulf until the rise of Islam. It also focuses on the
significance of the Islamic history of the area until the beginning of European domination early in the 16th century. It
provides an analysis of the causes and effects of the conflict of interests in the region, until the emergence of modern
Gulf states. Prerequisite: None.
1430101
Astronomy and Space Sciences
)3-0:3(
This course aims at developing a clear understanding of the basics of astronomy and space sciences including space
medicine and astronomical applications in Islamic Sharia. It deals with general astronomy, spherical astronomy, the
solar system, stars, galaxies, cosmology, astronomical instrumentations and telescopes, artificial satellites and space
stations. Prerequisite: None.
0206102
Fundamentals of Islamic Education
)3-0:3(
This course aims at enabling students to acquire a broad knowledge of foundation of Islamic education. It mainly
covers concepts, resources, goals and organizations of Islamic education. It also provides knowledge of different
types or methods of Islamic Education and influence of those foundations on the education field. Prerequisite: None.
0204102
UAE Society
)3-0:3(
The course deals with the UAE society, its social foundation, formation, and traits. It also discusses the nature of
contemporary social organizations (family, education, health and economy), human development, social change and
social problems and its relationships with issues of globalization and modern technology. Prerequisite: None.
0206103
Introduction to Psychology
)3-0:3(
Presents a general view of the concept of psychology, its foundations and fields, concentrating on educational psychology and its significance for educators. Prerequisite: None.
0301150
Introduction to Economics
)3-0:3(
Introduces students to contemporary issues and problems in economics and exposes them to the Economics way
of thinking, showing them how to deal with national and international concerns in Economics. Prerequisite: None.
0401142
Man and the Environment
)3-0:3(
This course is designed to develop the student’s awareness and general knowledge of the principles of environmental science and engineering and the local, regional and international challenges facing the environment. The
course emphasizes the unique roles and responsibilities of humans, from an Islamic perspective, in managing the
environment and protecting and conserving its resources. Course topics include: General principles of environmental science and engineering; relationship of humans and the environment; environmental quality and pollution;
consumption of natural resources and waste management; and the concept of sustainable development. It also
includes selected laboratory measurements and experiments and development of research and communications
in the environmental field. The course provides opportunities for students to engage in voluntary activities to serve
the community and contribute to raising environmental awareness, knowledge and education. Prerequisite: None.
0507101
Health Awareness & Nutrition
)3-0:3(
This course is offered as a University elective that may be opted for by all students specializing in any major stream
except Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics students. This course has been designed to increase the awareness of students regarding the basic nutrition and its relationship with health. The students shall learn about the different nutrients important for health and dietary guidelines towards good health. The course will orient them to determine the
nutritional status of the individuals through simple objective methods. It will also give them an insight into the common
nutritional problems of public health importance; their prevention and strategies to tackle them. The course will enable the students to understand the concept of healthy and active lifestyle for health promotion. Prerequisite: None.
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0302150
Introduction to Business Administration
)3-0:3(
Designed exclusively for non-Business majors, this course allows students to learn the language of business and to
understand how organizations operates; cases, projects and / or experiential exercises are used to allow students to
apply the conceptual material. Prerequisite: None.
0800107
Media in Modern Societies
)3-0:3(
This course addresses the growing role of print, broadcast and electronic media in socio-economic, political and
cultural change in modern societies with an emphasis on Arab societies. The course discusses the development of
media institutions from the early 20th century to the current Web-based media and their effects on socio-economic
and cultural fields. The course sheds light on strengths and weaknesses of media roles in contemporary societies by
highlighting cases studied from around the world. Prerequisite: None.
0301131
Personal Finance
)3-0:3(
This course provides a comprehensive examination of individual financial planning concepts and techniques. It covers personal income, expenditures; saving, consumption, sources of finance, life and health insurance and investment planning Prerequisite: None.
0900107
History of Medical and Health Sciences
)3-0:3(
The course targets the university students in general; and students of the Colleges of Health Sciences, Medicine,
Dental Medicine and Pharmacy, in particular. It aims at enabling students to understand the cultural, intellectual and
scientific aspects through introducing some scientific pioneers as models in the field of medical inventions and their
achievements. Introducing the history of sciences and progress of scientific mentality as well as its leading ideas will
enable understanding the factors for prosperity and collapse across the different historical periods. The course will
cover the simple scientific concepts of the medical inventions, their development and uses as well as the phases of
human civilization and their places. Prerequisite: None.
0202121
English for Medical Sciences
)3-0:3(
This course aims to enable students of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmacy to understand and communicate with the
language used in these health related fields by familiarizing them with the medical terminology in their respective
fields. Special attention will be given to teaching students the principles of construction of medical terms. Latin and
Greek affixes and roots that help students construct and understand medical vocabulary will be highlighted and
illustrated through analyzing many medical terms into their constituent parts. The course also aims to develop students` general academic skills, critical thinking capacities, and independent learning skills. Academic Vocabulary and
relevant grammatical structures will be highlighted and practiced. Students are also expected to write well-organized
paragraphs and reports on health related topics. Oral communication skills will be developed through encouraging
students to make short oral presentations. Prerequisite: None.
1430101
Analytical Biography of the Prophet
)3-0:3(
This course deals with the definition of al-sira al-nabawiyyah (i.e the biography of the Prophet), its characteristics and
sources. It also provides an analytical study of the Prophet’s biography from the birth to death and it covers the era of
the Caliph Abu Bakr. Further, it concentrates and analyses the main events of the Prophet’s biography in an attempt
to infer lessons from them, falsifying the suspicions aroused by the prophet’s enemies and how to benefit from the
prophet’s biography in both life and dawah. Prerequisite: None.
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Academic Regulations
The following section presents the academic regulations applied to Bachelor and Diploma degree programs. These
regulations are meant to assist students, academic advisors, administrators and staff in taking appropriate decisions.
The Chancellor, Vice Chancellors, Deans, and the Registrar Department shall be responsible for their implementation.
The Council of Deans is authorized to rule on cases that are not covered in these regulations and to mitigate problems
arising from their application.
Pleading ignorance of these regulations or of related publications and announcements posted on catalog boards in
various campus buildings shall not exonerate students from the responsibility to abide by them.
Any student petition related to the academic rules must be initiated at the Registration Department to verify the authenticity of the information before it is forwarded to the responsible entity for further action.
Duration of Study
Minimum Period
To earn a Bachelor degree, a student is required to study a minimum period as a matriculated student at UOS. The minimum period shall be: six regular semesters for a Bachelor degree from the Colleges of Sharia and Islamic Studies; Law;
Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences; Sciences; Business Administration; Fine Arts and Design; and Communication
and eight regular semesters for a Bachelor degree from the Colleges of Engineering, Health Sciences and Pharmacy. A
student in a bridging program must study at least three regular semesters before earning a bachelor degree. A transfer
student is required to study at least four regular semesters at UOS to earn a Bachelor degree. A regular semester refers
to a fall or spring semester.
Maximum Duration of Study
The maximum study period to earn a Bachelor degree, excluding semesters of approved deferment of study, is 13 regular semesters for the Colleges of Sharia and Islamic Studies; Law; Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences; Sciences; Business Administration;
Fine Arts and Design; and Communication and 15 regular semesters for the Colleges of Engineering, Health Sciences and Pharmacy. If, for compelling reasons, a student cannot complete the Bachelor degree within the apportioned period, a request for an
extension may be submitted through the College Council for approval by the Council of Deans.
Course Load
Minimum Load
The minimum semester load shall be 12 credits unless the student needs less than that to graduate. In certain cases,
the Dean may approve a 9 credits minimum upon the recommendation of the Academic Advisor.
Maximum Load
The maximum load in a regular semester shall be 18 credits, which may be increased to 19 upon the Dean’s approval.
A student may be allowed to take a maximum of 21 credit hours if he/she: (1) has a CGPA of no less than 3.30 or (2)
needs 21 credits to graduate.
The maximum load in a summer session shall not exceed 7 credits. A 10-credit load may be allowed if the student: (1)
has a CGPA of no less than 3.30 or (2) needs 10 credits to graduate.
IEP Students
Students in the IEP level 3 and 4 may take either an Arabic Language or Islamic Culture course in addition to the IEP
required courses.
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Schedule Modification
Students may modify their schedule after registration by adding and/or dropping courses during the official drop and
add period noted in the academic calendar. Schedule modifications require the approval of the academic advisor and
the department chairpersons. Scholarship students must attain the approval of the granting agency.
Dropping courses
Students who do not plan to continue in a course must drop it during the first week of the fall and spring semesters or
the second day of the summer session otherwise the student remains financially accountable for the course. A course
dropped during the official drop and add period will be deleted from the student’s schedule and the student will be
relieved form the financial liability associated with the deleted course. If a refund is due, the provisions of the refund
policy will apply.
Adding Courses
A student may add one or more course to his/her schedule during the first week of the fall or spring semester or during
the first two days of classes of the summer term. The student must settle the financial obligations due to the course(s)
addition by the prescribed deadlines.
Repeating Courses
The student must repeat all failed courses when first offered. The student may repeat a failed elective course or take
a substitute if the course is no longer offered or is not expected to be offered within the following two semesters. The
substitute course shall be considered as a repeat of the failed course in calculating semester and cumulative GPA. The
student may also repeat a course in which he/she passed with a grade of “C+” or lower only once to improve his/her
CGPA. While all repeats shall remain on the student’s record, the credits of a repeated course shall count only once and
the highest grade is used in computing GPA.
Substituting Courses
A student may be allowed upon the approval of the College Dean to take a substitute for a required major course in the
following cases:
• The required course is not offered or is in conflict with another required course in the semester a student is expected to graduate.
• The student has failed the course three times.
The substitute and required course shall meet the following equivalency criteria: the number of credits and level of
the substitute course must be the same or higher; the course is from the same or closely related field; and 75% of the
course contents must match.
Student Class Level
The student class level is defined in accordance with the following criteria:
First year: 00-30 credit hours
Second year:
31-64 credit hours
Third year: 65-98 credit hours
Fourth year:
99-130 credit hours
Fifth year: 131+ credit hours
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Attendance
Students are required to attend all class meetings and course-related activities. The instructor shall issue the first warning
if the number of student absences exceeds 10 percent and a final warning upon the approval of the Dean if the student
misses more than 15 percent of the total semester sessions. If the absences reach the 20 percent mark, the student shall
be barred from taking the final exam. Students who represent the country or the University in official activities shall be allowed up to 25% absences. If the absence is due ill health or other exigent circumstances, the Dean may recommend that
the students continues in the course and take the final exam or a grade of W is assigned to course. All absences, excused
or otherwise, shall be counted and the student is accountable for the missed work. All related decisions shall be reported
to the Registration Department for action. The Instructor must state the attendance policy in the course syllabus. A student
may not be withdrawn from a course(s) if the semester load would fall below 9 credits unless approved by the SAC.
Course Syllabus
Instructors are required to give students in each course a detailed syllabus at the beginning of the first class meeting.
The syllabus is a way to inform the students of the course’s salient features and rules to help them plan accordingly. The
syllabus should at the very least include the following components: Information about the instructor – Name, contact information, office location and hours, and the manner and medium of communicating with the students; information about the
course - title, brief description, pre-requisites, topics covered, learning outcomes; course resources - textbook, web links,
references, technology tools and instructional materials; course activities and related deadlines - homework, quizzes,
projects, research papers, presentations, group work; etc.; assessment criteria and grade distribution; statement to inspire
engagement, communication, motivation, and self-expression; and class policy on attendance, exam make-up, etc.
Assessment and Examinations
The College Council shall establish and continuously review and update course evaluation and examination policies
and procedures applied in the courses offered by the college. A brief outline of the current policies and procedures is
given below.
Performance Assessment
The student has the right to have his academic performance assessed and to receive continuous feedback in accordance with University guidelines. Assessment of Student performance shall be based on the level of attainment of the
course outcomes stated in the course syllabus. Assessment instruments include, but not limited to, homework, exams,
research papers, projects, practical work, research, etc. The instructor must complete a midterm performance assessment and report the results before the withdrawal deadline to give unsatisfactorily performing students a chance to
withdraw and to help faculty advisors better advice students during the registration period.
Examinations
The course syllabus must state the number and dates of exams to be given during the semester. In the case that only
one exam is planned, the exam should be given during the seventh and the ninth week or a regular semester or in the
fourth week of a summer term. If two exams are planned, the exams should be given on the sixth and twelfth weeks of
a regular semester or on the third and fifth week of a summer term.
The instructor is responsible for preparing clearly written and properly weighted exam questions in line with the course
content, language of instruction, learning outcomes, and allotted exam time period stipulated in the course syllabus. An
appropriate exam booklet (for student answers) should be given to the students with clear instructions on exam rules.
The instructor shall correct the exam booklets and return them to the students within a week after the exam, and report
the grades in letter form and percentage to the Department Chair a week later.
Final examinations are given during the period approved by the University and noted in the academic calendar. Instructors may need to make individual arrangements with students who have more than two final examinations scheduled
on one day. A student shall not be allowed to take his/her final examinations without having settled all his/her financial
obligations to the University.
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Absence from the Final Exam
If a student fails to attend a final examination without a valid excuse, the student shall receive an “XF” grade for the
course. If missing the exam is due to exigent circumstances beyond the student’s control, the student may submit a
petition to the Dean of the concerned college and if the Dean concludes that the stated reasons are justifiable, he/she
will inform the Registration Department to record an incomplete ‘I’ grade to the course. The student in coordination with
concerned department and course instructor must take a make-up exam to replace the “I” before the commencement of
the following semester. If the exigent circumstances persists, the Dean may recommend that the “I” grade be changed
to “WE”. Otherwise, a grade of “F” will be automatically assigned to the course. For more details refer to the ‘Incomplete
Work’ section in this catalog.
Make-up examination
The instructor will indicated in the course syllabus the policy that he/she intends to follow in the matter of missed examinations and quizzes, so that the students are fully aware of this policy and its consequences. Normally, a student shall
receive a grade of zero for the exam or quiz he/she misses. If the absence is due to a legitimate excuse for which a
verifiable evidence is presented, the course instructor may then give the student a make-up exam or shift the weight of
the missed exam to the final exam.
Appeal of Final Exam Grade
If a student feels that the grade he/she has attained on an exam was unfair, should promptly discuss the matter with the
instructor of the course. If the student and the instructor are unable to arrive at a solution, the student may then submit
an “Exam Review Petition Form” to the concerned Dean through the Registration Department within two weeks after the
grade is posted. If the student’s concern is legitimate, the Dean shall form a committee consisting of the Department’s
Chair, course instructor and one other faculty member from the same department to investigate the request and adjust
the grade in accordance with standard procedures.
Course Grades
Course Grade Distribution
The course components, topics, associated assessment criteria and course grade distribution must be clearly stated in
the course syllabus. The course grade is distributed in accordance with the following guidelines:
Lecture-only courses: 45 to 55 percent of the total course grade should be assigned to the final examination and 45
to 55 percent should be given allotted for the other course activities including exams as approved by the department
council. Any grading scenario that does not meet this policy should be approved by the College Council early in the
semester.
Practical-oriented courses: Depending on the nature of the course, the College Council shall articulate the corresponding grading policy.
Special courses: The department and college councils shall develop the rules to grade students’ work in courses that
have a special nature and do not fall under the above categories.
Submission of Final Grades
The instructor shall prepare the final course grade report according to the established format and submit it to the
Department Chair within 48 of the final exam time. The Department Chair forwards course grades reports to the College Council for certification. The certified grades reports are forwarded to the registration department within 72 hours
after the final exam is given. The registration department audits the grades reports before rolling them into records. All
semester grades must be entered by the instructor on the Self Service Banner system, which students may access 24
hours after the end of the final examinations period.
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Incomplete Coursework
Incomplete coursework is subject to the following rules:
• A student who has completed most of the coursework satisfactorily but, for a verifiable compelling reason, is
unable to complete all course requirements may request, before the beginning of the final exam period, an extension to complete the unfinished work by submitting a “Request for Extension Form”. If approved, a grade of
“I” is temporarily assigned to the course. The instructor computes the course grade, with a zero assigned to the
incomplete work, which shall be assigned to the course if the unfinished course work is not completed by the
stated deadline.
• The incomplete grade must be removed before the first day of the following semester. After the unfinished work is
completed and evaluated, the course instructor completes a change of grade form and submits it to the College
Council for approval. The final semester GPA will be calculated as soon as the final grades of the incomplete
courses are turned in.
• Credit for incomplete courses will be assigned to the semester in which the courses were taken.
• Graduation requirements shall be considered complete and the student is cleared for graduation when all Incompletes are resolved.
• If the circumstances for receiving an “I” grade persists then a grade of “WE” will be assigned to the course upon
the recommendation of the Dean of the concerned College.
Change of Grade
A course grade cannot be changed after it has been submitted. If extreme circumstances warrants a grade change,
the course instructor explains the reasons on a “Change of Grade Form” and submits it to the dean of the concerned
college through the department chairperson for action before the beginning of the following semester. Grade cannot be
changed after the Bachelor Degree is awarded.
Grade Point Average (GPA)
Semester GPA
The Semester GPA is computed as follows:
1.Determine the course quality points by multiplying the number of the course credit hours by the value of the letter
grade (see the “Grading” section below)
2.Add the total quality points and the total number of corresponding credit hours.
3.Divide the total quality points by the total number credit hours.
The higher grade of a repeated course is used in the computations. A “W” grade is not included in the in GPA computations.
Cumulative GPA (CGPA)
The cumulative GPA is computed as follows:
1.Determine quality points of all courses taken
2.Add the total quality points and the total number of corresponding credit hours.
3.Divide the total quality points by the total number credit hours.
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Grading System
Letter grades are used to represent student performance in a course. The letter grades are calculated according to the
scheme outlined below. The minimum passing letter grade is D.
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Letter Grade
Grade Value
A
4
More than 85 and less than 90
B+
3.5
More than 80 and less than 84
B
3
More than 90
More than 75 and less than 79
C+
2.5
More than 70 and less than 74
C
2
More than 65 and less than 69
D+
1.5
More than 60 and less than 64
D
1.0
Less than 60
F
zero
Students performance is designated according to his/her GPA as follows:
GPA
Designation
3.6+
Excellent
3.59 – 3.00
Very Good
2.99 – 2.5
Good
2.49 – 2.00
Satisfactory
Less than 2.00
Unsatisfactory
Other grade designations
I
Incomplete
P
Passing grade
NP
Non passing grade for a pass/fail course
FA
Failure to attend
WE
Excused withdrawal
WF
Unexcused withdrawal
IP
Course in progress
Honors and Distinction
The University recognizes distinguished students each semester by entering their names on three honor lists: Chancellor’s list, Dean’s list and the Deans of Students’ Affairs list.
The names on the Chancellor’s list shall be inscribed on a plaque in the Chancellor’s Office. The list includes the name
of one full-time student from each college subject to the following conditions: The student must have registered and
successfully completed at least 15 credit hours; attained a GPA of 3.8 or higher; received no grade below a C+; and not
have received any disciplinary action. In case two competing candidates have equal qualifications, the honor goes to
the student who has more extracurricular activities.
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The names on the Dean’s list shall be inscribed on a plaque in the College. The list includes the name of each student
in the college who has registered and successfully completed at least 15 credit hours, received no incomplete or failed
grades, attained a GPA of 3.6 or higher and did not receive any disciplinary action.
The names on the Dean of Student Affairs list shall be recorded on a plaque in the Dean’s Office. The list includes
the name of 10 students with outstanding achievements subject to the following conditions: The student must have
registered and successfully completed at least 15 credit hours, attained a GPA of 2.75 or higher and not have received
any disciplinary action; represented the University or the UAE in a sporting, cultural or social activity at the national
or international level, and received a commendation for his/her participation. The list includes two for participating in
cultural and social activities; one in artistic activities; one in theatre; one in sports activities, and two for volunteer work.
The Dean of Student Affairs selects the students according to these criteria.
To be eligible of mention in one of these lists, the student must have completed at least 30 credit hours. The Registration
Department provides the names of students who meet the above eligibility criteria.
A student graduating with a CGPA of 3.60-3.79 shall be awarded the designation of “Honors” and those graduating with
a CGPA of 3.80 and above shall be granted a designation of “Highest Honors”.
Withdrawal
Withdrawal from Courses
A student may, upon approval of the academic advisor, withdraw from one or more courses during the first week of
classes of a regular semester or three days after the commencement of the summer session. No record of the dropped
course(s) shall appear on the student’s record. The student is responsible to settle the financial matters due to the
change.
A student, upon approval the academic advisor, may withdraw from one or more courses between the second and
the tenth week of classes of a regular semester, or during the third and fourth weeks of a summer term, provided that
the student’s load (excluding summer) does not fall below 9 credits. A grade of “W” shall be recorded on the student’s
transcripts for each withdrawn course and the course shall be counted as a course attempt in applying course repeat
policy. Approval of the College Dean is required If the withdrawal results in a load less than 12 credits.
Students who withdraw from classes after the drop period are responsible for all related tuition and applicable fees.
Withdrawal from a Semester
Formal Withdrawal. A student may, for verifiably exigent circumstances, petition to withdraw from all semester’s courses at any time after the drop/add period and before the final exams begin. The College Dean may, after consulting
with the student’s academic advisor and course instructors, approve the petition if the reasons for the withdrawal are
deemed legitimate. A grade of “WE” shall appear on the transcripts for each withdrawn course and shall not be counted
as a course attempt in applying the course repeat policy. A student returning in the following semester may register by
following the normal registration procedures.
Informal Withdrawal. If a student withdraws from the semester without following proper withdrawal procedures as
described above, a grade of “WF” shall be recorded on the student’s transcripts for each registered course and that the
course shall be counted as a course attempt in applying the course repeat policy. A “WF” grade is treated as an “F” in
calculating the student’s GPA.
If a student withdrew informally and decides to return at a later time, approval of the University SAC is required. The
SAC may approve the petition if a convincing evidence is presented that the reasons for the withdrawal were beyond
the student’s control. In case the SAC approves the request, the “WF” grades recorded on the transcripts shall be replaced with a “WE”. A “WE” grade is not considered in calculating the student’s GPA and the affected courses shall not
be counted as course attempts in applying the course repeat policy.
A withdrawn student may not transfer credits for courses he/she has studied at another institutions during that period
unless prior approval of the concerned college was obtained.
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Withdrawal from the University
Students who wish to withdraw from the University are required to complete established clearance procedures. Clearance forms are available in the Registration Department.
Leave of Absence
A student may, during the first week of a semester, petition for a leave of absence (LOA) for one or two consecutive
semesters. The LOA petition must be approval by the College Dean. A student may not accrue more than three LOA
semesters during his/her study toward a degree. The LOA semesters shall count in decisions related to the maximum
number of semesters of allowed study deferment. A student returning immediately after the end of the approved LOA
period may register by following the normal registration procedures.
If a student does not return immediately after the end of an approved LOA period, and decides to reenroll in the University at a later time, he/she needs to attain the approval of the University Student Affairs Committee (SAC) to be allowed
to resume his/her study. The SAC may approve the petition may be approved if a convincing evidence is presented that
the reasons for not returning in time were beyond the student’s control. Re-enrolled students must follow the study plan
and the catalog in effect at the time of re-enrollment.
A student on approved LOA may not transfer credits for courses he/she studies at other institutions unless prior approval to study those courses is attained from the concerned college.
Allowable Study Deferment Period
The permissible period of study deferment for a bachelor student, intentional or otherwise, shall not exceed six semesters (summers excluded). In the event the six semesters limit is surpassed, the student shall be dismissed from
the University. If the student decides to return at a later date he/she needs to apply for reinstatement subject to the
approval of the Council of Deans. Re-instated students must follow the study plan and the catalog in effect at the time
of re-instatement.
Change of Major
A student who has completed at least one semester of course work in a major may request a Change of Major any time
before the thirteenth week of a regular semester (fall or spring). The dean of the new college, in consultation with the
department chairperson of the aspired program, decides on the request before the start of the following semester based
on the following conditions: the request meets college rules and requirements; a seat in the desired major is available;
the student has not changed major before; the number of earned credits in the prior major is less than 64 credits unless
the student was forced out of the major due to academic warnings. If the student so wishes, all earned credits which
are required in the new major shall be transferred and used to calculate the semester average and CGPA. Student in
an annual-based program may petition a change of major at the end of a spring semester only.
Intensive English Program students in Level 3 or 4 may request a reassignment of major before they complete 15 credit
hours. Reassignment of majors shall not be considered a transfer or a change of major.
Academic Warning and Dismissal
Academic Probation
A diploma or a bachelor student receives an academic probation if his/her CGPA falls below 2.00 at the end of the second or any subsequent matriculated semester, excluding summer session. A student receives a second probation if he/
she fails to remove the first probation by the end of the following semester. Students with two consecutive probations
may choose one of the following options:
Continue in the same major with the approval of the College Council and risk academic dismissal if the probation is not
removed by the end of the following semester; i.e. the student receives three consecutive probations.
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Change their major: if accepted, the transferred courses and CGPA will be determined according to the requirements
of the new major. If the CGPA of the transferred courses is 2:00 or higher, the probation status is removed, and if not it
shall remain in effect.
The Registration Department shall generate a report of probation students at the end of every semester and inform the
student and the concerned department of the probation status.
Students enrolled in the IEP are subject to special probation regulations. A student may remove probation in a summer
term but the results shall not cause a probation.
Course Load. Normally the maximum study load for a student on probation is 12 credits (6 in a summer term). The
load may be increased to 13 credits (7 in a summer term) if one of the courses is a 4 credit-hour course or a 1-credit
required lab course. The load may also be increased to 15 credit hours (9 in a summer term) if the student is expected
to graduate at the end of the semester subject to the approval of the concerned dean. A student on probation shall be
denied access to on-line registration and must register through the academic advisor. A student on probation should be
encouraged to repeat the courses with lower than a C grade and must repeat failed courses when first offered.
Forced Change of Major
A student whose CGPA falls below 1.0 point at the end of any semester must transfer to another program and shall not
be allowed to return to the old program in the future.
Academic Dismissal
1. A student shall be dismissed from the University if he/she attains:
2. Three consecutive probations or four probations throughout the entire period of study.
3. CGPA less than 1.0 more than once during study at the University.
A student after having completed more than 90 credits with a CGPA of 1.95 or higher and receives academic dismissal
due to attaining a fourth probation shall be allowed to study one more semester to clear probation.
The Registration Department shall inform the student and the concerned department of the dismissal decision.
No Status
A student who had attained academic dismissal by the end of a regular semester shall be allowed to register as a “No
Status” student in the following semester to give her/him her a chance to raise her/his GPA and apply for transfer to
another University. Under the “No Status” standing, a student is allowed to take no more than 15 credits in the same
major or in another major as he/she chooses.
Transfer Admission
A student enrolled in an accredited institution of higher education that require full-time attendance may be admitted as
a transfer student to UOS if space in the desired program is available and the student meets the following conditions:
• Has studied at least two semesters in the old institution and attained a GPA of at least 2.00 (3.00 for transfer from
institute of higher education or community college).
• Was not dismissed from the former institution for disciplinary reasons.
• Satisfies the admission requirements of the desired program.
If, at a later date, it is discovered that the transfer student had been dismissed from his/her former university for disciplinary reasons, his/her acceptance will be revoked retroactively.
If the above conditions are met but the average of the secondary school certificate of the transferred students is less
than what is required for admission into the desired program, the Vice-Chancellor may override the requirement if recommended by the concerned department and college councils.
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The Admission Committee of the concerned College reviews the transfer applications and forwards its recommendations to the Dean who in turn informs the Director of Admission of the final decision for action.
A Community College student must complete the required Bridging Program when transferring from a program of study
to its UOS equivalent.
A transfer students shall be treated as a new student for purposes of suspension, probation, and expulsion. For transfer
purposes, a regular semester is equivalent to 15 earned credits.
Transfer credits
Courses earned by a transfer student prior to joining UOS may count as UOS credits subject to the following conditions:
a. The credits were earned within two years of the effective transfer date.
b. The course is deemed equivalent to the course offered at the UOS, that is, at least 70% of its contents match,
involves the same components (Lecture, Lab), and has the same number of credits or more.
c. The student has attained a grade of C+ or above.
A student may not transfer more than 9 credits of major core courses unless a prior agreement with the institution from
which the student is transferring is in effect.
Grades of transferred credits shall appear on the student’s record but will not be included in the calculation of his/her
cumulative GPA.
Student taking a course at the UOS for which an equivalent course credits were transferred shall not count toward a
degree.
Academic Honesty
UOS embraces the values of academic honesty and integrity and expects all to uphold strict ethical and professional
standards. The University forbids any unauthorized use of the work of others. Acts of plagiarism or cheating on exams
or other types of work submitted for assessment as part of a course grade shall risk possible disciplinary action.
Visiting Students
Non-UOS students taking courses at the UOS
Student who do not wish to pursue a degree but are interested in taking particular courses at the UOS may apply for
admission as a Visiting Student. Approval of the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs is required. The student is responsible for the payment of applicable fees.
UOS Student Taking Courses Elsewhere
Students formally enrolled at the UOS may take up to 30 credits hours of courses at a MOHESR accredited university
within the UAE or at a university outside the UAE accredited by the country’s higher education authority subject to the
following conditions:
• The student registered at UOS.
• The students has completed at least 30 credit hours at UOS.
• The courses to be taken elsewhere are equivalent to courses required by the student’s major.
• The student received prior approval of the courses to be taken from the student’s department chairperson and
college dean.
• A course is transferred to UOS credit if the grade attained is C+ or better. The transfer credits do not count in
calculating the CGPA.
• Student must present certified transcripts to receive credits for transferred courses.
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Although it is not allowed to take courses elsewhere in the last two semesters before graduation, a student may take up
to 7 credits in the semester he/she is expected to graduate if the courses are not offered at the UOS at the time. Students
cannot transfer credits for courses taken while on a leave of absence or during formal or informal withdrawal periods.
Student Records and Transcripts
The University is committed to protecting the rights of its students to privacy and confidentiality of their personal and
academic records. Only authorized personnel are entitled to access secured student records. Professors are required
to post exam results by student ID numbers and not by student names. Official transcripts may be issued to a third party
only if a signed authorization from the student is presented. Official transcripts are signed by the Director of the Department of Registration. Students may request an unofficial copy of the transcript or a record of their grades any time they
are in need of it. Students can access their records and see their grades any time through the Self Service Banner.
Commencement Exercises
Commencement exercises are held twice, at the end of the fall and spring semesters. Students who complete graduation requirements in summer or fall may attend the January commencement exercises. Students who graduate in
spring may participate in the June commencement exercises. Summer and fall graduates who do not participate in the
fall graduation ceremony may participate in the June ceremony provided that they notify the Registration Department of
their intention by completing and submitting Deferment of Commencement Ceremony Form.
Graduates who opt not to participate in a graduation ceremony may receive their diplomas at the Registration Department Office at a date subsequent to commencement.
Names on Diplomas and Degrees
Names on diplomas and degrees are spelled exactly as they appear on passports as required by the Ministry of Higher
Education and Scientific Research (MOHESR). If after admission the name on the passport changes, the student must
update his/her records by submitting a certified evidence of the change to the Admission Department before graduation,
otherwise the former name will appear on the diploma which cannot be changed thereafter.
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The Enrollment Management and Academic Guidance Unit
Dr. Nadia Farhat, Director
Enrollment Management and Academic Guidance Unit
Main Building M11 – Ground Floor
Tel: 06-50503871
Fax: 06-5053872
@: [email protected]
Web: www.sharjah.ac.ae
EMAG develops, implements and continuously improves enrollment plans in accordance with University’s mission,
goals and strategic plan. EMAG manages all enrollment related activities including: setting enrollment goals and strategies to achieve them; ensuring effective alignment of resources; developing and implementing marketing campaigns
and recruitment plans; supporting students’ retention, assisting students in selecting major that suit their aspirations,
potential, interests and needs; closely collaborating with various university units to support the recruitment efforts and
achieve a cohesive and supportive network for students from their initial inquiry to admission; communicating with
students and parents; providing the University with relevant recruitment information; and participating in the student
orientation activities. EMAG further develops policies and procedures to ensure that all enrollment management efforts
conducted by the various units within the University community are coordinated efficiently and effectively. By engaging
in a continuous enrollment planning process, EMAG facilitates the University’s outreach efforts by advising prospective students on academic options, admission requirements and student life on campus aimed to enrich their university
experience.
EMAG provides assistance to students through online advising, or individual and group advising to help them identify
and clarify their academic goals. In so doing, EMAG seeks to accomplish the following:
Support and assist high school graduates to become self – directed learners.
Provide at least one personal contact and e-mail and phone contact for each undecided student to ease their decisionmaking and respond to their inquiries.
Assist students in developing meaningful educational plans, help them refine their goals and objectives, and understand their options, rights and responsibilities.
Center for Continuing Education and Community Service
Prof. Radhi Al Zubaidi, Director
Building M25 – Second Floor
00971 6 5057081
[email protected]
www.sharjah.ac.ae/CCEC
The Center for Continuing Education and Community Service (CCECS) reinforces the University’s bond with the Community and strengthens its engagement with real issues. Simply, CCECS serves as the bridge to transfer the knowledge base, expertise and resources available at the University to private and public institutions, organizations and
enterprises in the UAE to help them confront real issues and overcome challenges in a meaningful way. In so doing, the
University aims to contribute to the social and economic development of the community.
The Center strives to develop mutually beneficial collaborative partnerships with willing private and public entities.
Before embarking on a project, CCECS conducts careful assessment and analysis of customer needs and then provide the solution that best meet those needs by applying best-in-class practices in the corresponding field. CCECS
can deliver a wide spectrum of services: provide consultancy services in areas partners have no expertise of; conduct
comprehensive studies of possible ventures or undertakings; organize and deliver training courses to employees to
advance their knowledge and skills in emergent technologies and work practices and improve organizational performance and productivity; deliver workshops and seminars in all areas that benefit employees improve their personal
and professional lives; accommodate testing needs utilizing state-of-the art laboratory resources; design campaigns to
improve awareness on contemporary issues of concern. CCECS also works closely with clients to tailor make a service
that best confronts emergent shifts in the market place and meet the challenges before them. In addition to tapping to
the University resources, CCECS collaborates with international universities and institutions associated with the cooperation agreements to deliver the best possible service to its customers.
Over the years, CCECS has established strong working relationships with a significant number of government and
private sector organizations and managed to successfully provide a wide range of services in the form of: Technical and
administrative consulting services, feasibility studies; laboratory and technical examinations; institutional assessment,
special arbitration, rehabilitation programs, onsite training programs, customized training programs and workshops,
special lectures series, and Language training programs in Arabic Language for non-native speakers, French Language
in collaboration with the Alliance Française, and English and Urdu Languages courses. CCECS is also licensed to
award the following International certificates: International Computer Driving License (ICDL); Cisco Certified network
Administrator (CCNA); Certified Islamic Banker (CIB); Test of Legal English Skills (TOLES); and International (ILETS).
Among the services offered by the CCECS are the customized professional diploma programs that are organized to
meet the clients’ needs. Upon successful completion of a program participants receive a University of Sharjah Certificate. The following Diploma programs have been delivered through the CCECS:
• Professional Diploma in Leadership
• Professional Diploma in Total Quality Management and Organizational Excellence
• Professional Diploma in Accounting and Finance Management
• Professional Diploma in Human Recourses Management
• Professional Diploma in Graphic design and Multimedia
• Professional Diploma in Public Relations and Organizational Communication
• Professional Diploma in Electronic Media
• Professional Diploma in Social Research
• Professional Diploma in Family Counseling
• Professional Diploma in Leadership in Humanitarian Foundation
• Professional Diploma in Food Safety
• Professional Diploma in Health and Occupational Safety
• Professional Diploma Inspector in Construction Projects
For more information, please visit: www.sharjah.ac.ae/en/about/agc/why-UOS/Institutes/cce/Pages/default.aspx
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Student Affairs
Prof. Mahmoud Darabseh, Dean of Student Affairs
Building M21 – First Floor
00971 6 5050759
[email protected]
http://www.sharjah.ac.ae/
The Office of the Dean of Student Affairs is responsible for many functions that serve to support the nonacademic aspects of University life that improve students’ potential for academic success and help them attain a meaningful holistic
experience. The Office manages students clubs and societies, promotes athletic and creative activities, organize cultural events, oversee housing facilities, provide counselling services, support training and career placement, organize
commencement ceremonies, and participate in student orientation programs. A brief overview of the various functions
is presented in the following.
Cultural, Social and Artistic Activities
The Office of the Dean of Student Affairs organizes and supervises a wide spectrum of cultural, social, artistic and
theatrical activities and events in addition to encouraging student clubs and councils.
To accomplish such an important ingredient of a university education, a team of professionals work with male and female students to arrange such activities especially those that are physically, psychologically and socially constructive.
Within these eventful encounters, talents get discovered and refined.
Both male and female students take part in those activities and participate in clubs and student councils. Students
are encouraged to express themselves and follow their passion to discover more about the areas in which they excel.
To participate, please contact the student activities department at: 06-5053707 or 065053728 (women) and 065050746
(men).
Counseling and Guidance
The Office of the Dean of Student Affairs is concerned with building student awareness to achieve social and psychological comfort, which can positively influence academic achievement. The Counseling and Guidance Department
aspires to find solutions for all sorts of obstacles that students encounter during their university experience. The Center
works on making students settled and secured through seminars and workshops that coach individuals on dealing
with every kind of difficulty whether on the social, psychological and emotional level. Such workshops and interaction
help students deal with their personal problems and various personality challenges, in addition to giving students confidence, developing their communication and social skills, and helping them to deal with their anxieties, take decisions,
and overcome family, personal and psychological challenges. For more information, please contact us at: 06-5053714
(women) or 065050709 (men).
Student Housing
There are two separate dormitories at University of Sharjah: The women’s dormitory on the women’s campus and the
men’s dormitory on the men’s campus.
The employees working in the students’ dormitory desire to offer an excellent housing experience to international
students and local residents who study away from home. These professionals do their best to secure comfort and the
most suitable environment for studying. In addition to that, there are great efforts exerted to strengthen ties and build
friendships among different nationalities; thus, bringing different students together and creating one warm family. The
student housing experience also engages students in different sports, cultural and social events exclusively organized
for students living on campus. For more information on female housing, please contact: 065051401, 065051443, or
065051410 and on male housing 065052774.
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Athletic and Recreation
The University of Sharjah includes two sports centers for females and males and another one on the Khorfakkan campus, in addition to a number of tennis and basketball courts, football fields and indoor and outdoor sports facilities. A
team of specialists organizes activities and tournaments. For the latter purpose, they enroll students in teams in order
to develop their sports hobbies and engage them. Some tournaments are internal; others are external on the national
level, and the University teams also participate in championships on an international level. The Sports Center also engages the faculty members, administrative staff and their families in different training and sports activities. For more information on female sports, please contact 065053784; male sports 065050458; and Khorfakkan Campus 092085784.
Center for Students with Special Needs
There are two branches of the Center: One in the women’s library and the another in the men’s library. This center offers
assistance to students with special needs and helps them to integrate smoothly into life on campus.
The Rover Scouts
The Rover Scouts at the University of Sharjah encourage students to participate in volunteer activities and community
service programs to achieve the primary mission of making students more serious and more faithful individuals within
their own communities; thus, preparing them to become constructive members within their own societies. Registration
is always open. For inquiries, please call us at 065050770.
The Ushers
This program involves and trains students to help in organizing the events and conferences that take place at the
University. They are also trained to participate in formal events as ushers who receive special guests and guide them
accordingly. For information, contact us at: 065053705 (Females) and 065050746 (Males).
The Art Galleries
Because the University of Sharjah believes in the significant role that art plays in our life, the Deanship of Student Affairs has allocated two different galleries on the women’s and men’s campuses where students can visit and practice
different forms of art supervised and guided by different artists. The drawing gallery offers students space and tools with
the presence of art advisors all year long. For more information, please contact us at the women’s center 065053711
and men’s center 065050769.
Expected Attire and General Conduct
Students are expected to respect the environment of the University and the Islamic community they are part of; thus,
they need to abide by wearing clothing that suit such expectations and the academic environment. Transparent and
tight clothes, extravagant shoes, overly funky and colorful hairstyles are not the most suitable for the University environment.
As for students on the medical campus, they are obliged to wear the white coat in the laboratories, clinics and hospital
but not on the other premises of the University.
Students are also expected to abide by the following:
1. Smoking is not allowed on all premises of the University of Sharjah.
2. Observing the cleanliness and hygiene of premises, in addition to protecting the facilities built for its students’
own benefit.
3. Cheating is not allowed and students involved in cheating or attempting to cheat will be punished according to
the by-laws of the University.
4. Respecting the guidelines of proper attire.
5. Respecting all by-laws and policies stated in the University Manual.
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Transportation
There are free buses that transport students from the dormitory to all colleges, especially to the Medical Complex and
College of Fine Arts and Design. There are also free buses that bring students from specific stations in downtown
Sharjah and from Al Dhaid; thus, offering them the ease of transportation. As for the other cities in UAE, the University
has hired a private company (Emirates Transport) for a considerable fee. There are also golf carts that offer rides for
students to the colleges for a small fee. For free transport services at the University of Sharjah, please call 065050399
or 0506362661 and for paid service, please call Emirates Transport at 065342212.
Student Centers
To provide all sorts of services to students living in the dormitory, the University has two student centers, one on the
women’s campus and one the men’s campus. The Student Centers house several facilities including: A grocery store,
bank, bookstore, shops, TV room, lounge and a lobby for receiving visitors, in addition to an activity room. In each of
these buildings, students have access to the Deanship of Student Affairs offices.
Student Employment Program
The University provides students with the opportunity to partially support themselves by working up to 15 hours per
week. In order to find out more about this program, students are encouraged to contact the respective office of the
Dean of Student Affairs.
Food Services
The University of Sharjah has food courts with ample and comfortable areas in which to sit and modern restaurants that
serve a variety of traditional and international cuisines at reasonable prices during the day and through evening hours.
Many restaurants provide delivery services to University offices and the student dormitories.
Health Care
The University provides medical clinics for both male and female students on a 24-hour basis, plus ambulance services
for emergency help whenever needed.
Student Rights and Responsibilities
The University of Sharjah (UOS) pledges to students:
• The Right to be challenged to enrich the capacity for critical judgment.
• The Right to receive support in pursuit of answers and meanings.
• The Right to an inspiring and supportive learning environment.
• The Right to receive proper academic advising and mentoring.
• The Right to be treated with dignity and respect by all.
• The Right to receive a clear and informative course outline at the start of the semester and to be informed of any
modifications thereafter.
• The Right to receive constructive feedback on course work within a reasonable timeframe.
• The Right to be assessed on the merits of academic performance without prejudice or other discrimination.
• The Right to the confidentiality of academic and personal information.
• The Right to access all information and documents to which students are entitled.
• The Right to express an opinion and convey grievances without fear of retribution.
• The Right to protest the violation of rights, appeal judgment deemed unfair and receive and understand related
decisions.
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And expects students to accept:
• The Responsibility to understand, comply and safeguard the University by-laws and student code of conduct.
• The Responsibility to set a purpose and have the drive to achieve it.
• The Responsibility to study hard to learn the contents of each course and commit to learning on a continuous
basis.
• The Responsibility to know program study plans and graduation requirements.
• The Responsibility to follow course outlines, attend all classes, and accomplish course requirements in a timely
and honorable manner.
• The Responsibility to respect and adhere to established University deadlines.
• The Responsibility to be courteous, respectful of diversity, and tolerant to others’ beliefs and concerns.
• The Responsibility to express concerns and grievances within the confines of civility.
• The Responsibility to follow due processes and react with reason in the face of conflict.
• The Responsibility to protect University property and preserve campus beauty.
• The Responsibility to embrace sustainable practices and to use natural resources wisely.
• The Responsibility to represent the University with honor and professionalism.
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Career Advising and Student Training
Ms. Rana Kabbani, Director
Main Building, M11 – Ground Floor
00971 65053058 or 00971 6 5053018
[email protected]
www.sharjah.ac.ae/
The Career Advising and Student Training Office (CASTO) was established to offer career guidance services and
placement and training opportunities to students. It builds collaborative relationships with government, private and civil
society entities to explore and help align program outcomes and the skills of UOS graduates with community needs
so that students and graduates may secure employment opportunities. Moreover, CASTO surveys graduates, alumni
and employers on the effectiveness of the university program outcomes and uses their feedback to improve program
components.
Field training gives students a unique opportunity to apply, implement and execute a variety of skills, theories and concepts learned in class in the real world environment. Students in many majors are required to participate in field training
to complete their graduation requirements. CASTO’s training support section manages the field training experience by
securing training opportunities and liaises between the training agencies, students and academic departments. CASTO
also offers seminars and workshops to prepare students for their internships and employment.
Graduate Studies
Prof. Basem Attili, Dean of the College of Graduate Studies
Building M5, Second Floor
00971 6 5050550
[email protected]
http://www.sharjah.ac.ae/
Introduction
The College of Graduate Studies (CGSR) endeavors to realize the University’s mission in the fields of research and
attain excellences0 in its graduate studies programs. To this end, the College offers complete support to graduate students and encourages faculty and students to conduct research. In coordination with the University’s academic departments, the College of Graduate Studies works to:
a) Admit graduate students, monitor their academic progress, and follow up on all student affairs from admissions
to graduation.
b) Organize the process of thesis supervision and forward the academic department’s recommendations to the
Graduate Studies Council.
c) Examine study plans proposed by academic departments for graduate students.
d) Draft necessary guidelines and regulations aimed at promoting graduate studies.
e) Manage the University’s 17 master and 5 PhD programs in both the Arabic and English languages. For more details, please refer to the CGSR catalog or visit www.sharjah.ac.ae/en/academics/colleges/gsr/Pages/default.aspx
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‬Admissions Requirements for Master Programs
1. The student must hold a bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a recognized university with a CGPA of 3.00 o
‬ ut of
4.00. ‬Students with a CGPA less than 3.00 m
‬ ay be ‬admitted conditionally, provided they register for 6-9 ‬credits
hours in the first semester of their studies and obtain a ‬“B” ‬average. ‬Attendance in bachelor degree programs
must not be less than 75% ‬ of the total hours required for graduation.‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬
2. Students in programs that are taught in English are required to obtain 550 ‬on the TOEFL exam or 6 ‬on IELTS. ‬A
student may be admitted conditionally if he/she obtains 530 ‬or higher on the TOEFL, provided that the student
enroll in an English language course and receive ‬a TOFEL score of 550 ‬by the end of his first semester. For the
Applied Sociology and Law programs, ‬the student is required to obtain 450 ‬on TOEFL exam or 4.5 ‬on IELTS.‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬
3. For programs taught in Arabic, t‬he student is required to take and pass an English course as prerequisite during
the first semester of admission. ‬The student, however, ‬may be exempted from this prerequisite if he/she scores
400 on the TOEFL or 4.0 on the IELTS.‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬
4. The degree must be in a major that qualifies the student to study in the master program. ‬Students holding
degrees in majors other than that of the master program may be admitted but are required to take prerequisite
courses.‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬
Admissions Requirements for PhD programs
1. The bachelor’s and Master’s degrees must be in a major that allows the student to pursue a doctorate graduate
program with a minimum grade of ‬“Very Good.”‬‬‬
2. Students in programs taught in English are required to obtain 550 ‬on the TOFEL exam or 6 o
‬ n IELTS. ‬For the
Ph.D. p
‬ rogram in Law, s‬ tudents are required to obtain 500 ‬on the TOFEL exam or 5.0 o
‬ n the IELTS. ‬In majors
that do not require TOEFL scores, ‬the student is required to take and pass an English course as a prerequisite
during the first semester of admission. ‬The student, ‬however, ‬may be exempted from this prerequisite if he/she
scores 450 on the TOEFL or 4.5 on the IELTS.‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬
3. Applicants are required to pass a personal interview.
‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬Period of Study and Tuition Fees ‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬
‬Master Programs‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬
The master program consists of 33 c‬ redit hours in addition to prerequisites. ‬Refer to the Fees and Expenses section of
this Catalog for applicable tuition expenses. The University offers teaching and research assistantships on a competitive basis.‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬
PhD Programs‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬
The time limit set for the student to obtain the PhD. ‬degree shall be not less than six semesters and not more than 10.‬
Please refer to the Fees and Expenses section in this Catalog for applicable tuition expenses.‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬
Required Documents
1. ‬A certified copy of the applicant’s university degrees and transcripts.
2. A copy of the passport and family register for UAE nationals. ‬‬
3. Two or more letters of recommendation.
4. Evidence of English language proficiency.
5. Two recent photographs.
6. Curriculum vitae.
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