The Middle Eastern Studies Certificate Program offers students the opportunity to study the history, culture, religion, and politics of the Middle East while pursuing a baccalaureate degree of their choice. Students who, following graduation, seek employment within the Middle East will gain a deeper understanding of the region’s history, values, and customs, which will serve them well, regardless of the profession they choose. Similarly, Study Abroad students benefit from the structured study of the Middle East as a means of complementing the experiential knowledge they gain while living in Dubai.
The Certificate program enhances the value of an undergraduate degree by immersing students in the unique cultural and historical contributions, as well as in the contemporary development, of one of the world’s most dynamic regions.
This is an internationally recognized Certificate which reflects that the student’s undergraduate program meets IAA requirements. Several current and past practitioners teach in AUD’s program, ensuring that curricula remain up-to date and that students have ample contact with the marketing communications industry prior to graduation.
Pursuance of the Certificate is also open to working professionals who must complete the required Major/other courses and (in the case of business students) pass the comprehensive exam. Courses taken at another university may count towards the Certificate.
