Middlesex University Dubai

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Middlesex University Dubai
جامعة ميدلسكس دبي
Middlesex University Dubai, April 2022
TypeSatellite campus of Middlesex University London
Established2005; 19 years ago (2005)
Parent institution
Middlesex University London
AccreditationKnowledge and Human Development Authority
Location
Dubai Knowledge Park, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Websitewww.mdx.ac.ae

Middlesex University Dubai (MDX Dubai) (Arabic: جامعة ميدلسكس دبي, romanized: Jāmiʿah Mīdilsaks Dubaī) is an offshore campus of Middlesex University London in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Situated across two locations in Dubai Knowledge Park and Dubai International Academic City, the campus was inaugurated in 2005 and currently has over 4,500 students from over 110 studying across both locations. Dr Cedwyn Fernandes is the Director of Middlesex University Dubai, alongside his duties as Pro-Vice Chancellor of Middlesex University London.

Middlesex University's student body has over 37,000 students from more than 140 nationalities. [1] [2][3][4][5][6]

History[edit]

Middlesex University opened its first overseas branch campus – Middlesex University Dubai in 2005. It is a private university located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It is the first overseas campus of Middlesex University London (UK).[7]

The university campus is located in Dubai Knowledge Village as part of Dubai's Technology and Media Free Zone. This is a joint venture with Middlesex Associates,[8] a business consortium in Dubai. The campus was the first Middlesex campus outside North London. It provides courses in Accounting and Finance, Business and Management, Computing and IT, Education, Law and Politics, Marketing, Media and Communications, Psychology, Social Science and International Tourism Management.[9]

The university offers a wide range of foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across both its Dubai campuses, including: Accounting and Finance, Business and Management, Marketing, Computer Engineering, IT, Data Science, Robotics, Education, Psychology, Law, Digital Media, Film, Creative Writing and Journalism, Digital Media, Fashion Design, and Graphic Design. [10]

The campus is licensed by Dubai Knowledge and Human Authority (KHDA), and its programmes are approved by the KHDA.[11] In August 2009, KHDA's University Quality Assurance International Board (UQAIB)[12] commended the quality of university's programmes.[13]

MDX Dubai was recognised by KHDA as Dubai’s largest UK university for a second consecutive year as of 2022, with over 4,500 students from over 118 nationalities. Middlesex University Dubai received a 5-Star KHDA rating for the quality of its education and overall student experience in 2020, followed by a second in 2022. [14][15]

In 2017, the university hosted the EU and UAE conference regarding the Rule of Law and Arbitration, where the Head of Delegation of the European Union to the United Arab Emirates, along with the legal director of Clyde & Co and the head of advocacy of Taylor Wessing were present.[16]

In August 2019, the university was chosen to be a partner of the PRCA in the Middle East and North Africa region.[17]

In November 2021, Middlesex University has achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first international university in Dubai to provide a multi-site experience across the city's global higher education hubs. The design and build for this groundbreaking project were awarded to Horton Interiors.[18]

Timeline[edit]

The history of Middlesex University began during the 1880s, when two colleges, St Katherine's College and the Hornsey School of Arts and Crafts, started operations in north London. Both eventually became a part of Middlesex Polytechnic, which was later founded in 1973. Middlesex was awarded the title ‘University’ by Royal Assent in 1992. The University opened its global branch campuses in Dubai in 2005 and Mauritius in 2010.

Location[edit]

Middlesex University Dubai operates two campuses in Dubai. The university’s main campus is located in Dubai Knowledge Park.[19] Dubai Knowledge Park was established in the year 2003. The university opened its second campus location in Dubai International Academic City in September 2021.[20]

Programs Offered[edit]

School of Business [21][edit]

  • BA Honours Accounting and Finance
  • BSc Honours Business Accounting
  • BA Honours Business Management
  • BA Honours Business Management (Supply Chain and Logistics)
  • BA Honours Business Management (Innovation & Entrepreneurship)
  • BA Honours Business Management (Project Management)
  • BA Honours Business Management (Human Resources)
  • BA Honours Business Management (Finance)
  • BA Honours Business Management (Marketing)
  • BA Honours International Business
  • BSc Honours International Tourism Management
  • BA Honours Marketing
  • MBA (All Pathways)
  • MSc Banking and Finance
  • MSc Investment Management
  • MA Human Resource Management and Development
  • MA International Business Management
  • MSc Corporate and Marketing Communications
  • MSc Digital Marketing & Analytics
  • MSc Strategic Marketing
  • MSc International Hospitality & Events Management

School of Accounting & Finance [22][edit]

  • BA Honours Accounting and Finance
  • BSc Honours Business Accounting
  • Postgraduate taught courses
  • MSc Investment Management
  • MSc Banking and Finance

School of Law [23][edit]

  • LLB Honours Law
  • LLB Honours Law with International Relations
  • LLB Honours Commercial Law
  • LLB Honours Law with Criminology
  • MA International Relations
  • MA Global Governance and Sustainable Development
  • LLM in International Business Law
  • LLM in International Law
  • LLM Law

School of Science and Technology [24][edit]

  • BSc Honours Information Technology
  • BSc Honours Business Information Systems
  • BEng Honours Computer Systems Engineering
  • BEng Honours Electronic Engineering
  • BSc Honours Psychology with Human Resource Management
  • BSc Honours Psychology with Counselling Skills
  • BSc Honours Psychology with Marketing
  • BSc Honours Psychology with Education
  • BSc Honours Psychology with Criminology
  • MSc Engineering Management
  • MSc Network Management and Cloud Computing
  • MSc Robotics
  • MSc Business Information Systems Management (BISM)
  • MSc Data Science
  • MSc Cyber Security and Pen Testing
  • MSc Applied Psychology

School of Health and Education [25][edit]

  • BA Honours Early Childhood Studies
  • BA Honours Education Studies
  • MA Education (Leadership Management)
  • MA Education (Teaching and Learning)
  • MA Education SEND (Special Education Needs and Disability) pathway
  • Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education (PGCertHE)
  • MA Higher Education

School of Art and Design [26][edit]

  • BA Honours Fashion Design
  • BA Honours Graphic Design
  • Postgraduate taught courses
  • MA Graphic Design

School of Media [27][edit]

  • BA Honours Creative Writing and Journalism
  • BA Honours Advertising, PR and Branding
  • BA Honours Film
  • BA Honours Digital Media

Accreditation[edit]

The Middlesex University Dubai is licensed by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) belonging to the government of Dubai. It was awarded a 5 Star rating in the 2020 KHDA Higher Education Classification. It is audited by the UK's Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) for Higher Education. Academic programmes in the Middlesex Dubai campus have the same validation and monitoring system as the parent university.[28]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Dr Cedwyn Fernandes". mdx.ac.ae.
  2. ^ "Cracking the code of a criminologist at Middlesex University Dubai". gulfnews.com. 12 June 2020.
  3. ^ "Amanat May Sell Middlesex University Dubai to Study World". 16 July 2020 – via www.bloomberg.com.
  4. ^ "School leavers invited to visit Middlesex University Dubai virtually". gulfnews.com. 25 June 2020.
  5. ^ "Middlesex University Dubai introduces the 'Think Smart. Study Different.' model". gulfnews.com. 14 September 2020.
  6. ^ "A day in the life of a university lecturer in the UAE". gulfnews.com. 13 October 2020.
  7. ^ "Middlesex University". mdx.ac.ae.
  8. ^ "Middlesex Associates FZ-LLC » Dubai Knowledge Park". Dubai Knowledge Park. Retrieved 4 September 2017.
  9. ^ "Dubai | Middlesex University London". www.mdx.ac.uk. Retrieved 3 October 2018.
  10. ^ "Programmes".
  11. ^ "London's "First and Only" University Campus in the UAE: Four Years of Excellence" (Press release). Middlesex University in Dubai. 6 July 2009. Archived from the original on 31 May 2011. Retrieved 22 January 2014.
  12. ^ JKCS. "Quality Assurance in The Free Zones Of Dubai". www.khda.gov.ae. Retrieved 4 September 2017.
  13. ^ "Dubai's KHDA commends quality at Middlesex" (Press release). Middlesex University in Dubai. 20 August 2009. Archived from the original on 31 May 2011. Retrieved 22 January 2014.
  14. ^ "University data". Middlesex University.
  15. ^ "University data". Middlesex University. Retrieved 18 April 2020.
  16. ^ "Middlesex University Dubai to host the EU and UAE Conference". Marasi News. Retrieved 17 May 2020.
  17. ^ "Middlesex University Dubai named PRCA Middle East partner". PRWeek. Retrieved 17 May 2020.
  18. ^ "Middlesex University Project". Horton Interiors. Horton. Retrieved 17 November 2023.
  19. ^ DKP https://dkp.ae/. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  20. ^ "Middlesex University". mdx.ac.ae.
  21. ^ "Business programs". mdx.ac.ae.
  22. ^ "Accounting & Finance programs". mdx.ac.ae.
  23. ^ "Law programs". mdx.ac.ae.
  24. ^ "Science & Technology programs". mdx.ac.ae.
  25. ^ "Health and Education programs". mdx.ac.ae.
  26. ^ "Art and Design programs". mdx.ac.ae.
  27. ^ "Media programs". mdx.ac.ae.
  28. ^ "Accreditation Middlesex University". mdx.ac.ae.

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