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Michigan State University Dubai
| University name | Michigan State University Dubai |
| Director's name | Dr Brendan Mullen (Executive Director) |
| Executive body or owner | Michigan State University Board of Trustees (MSU) |
| Date founded | August 2008 |
| Number of students (approx) | 200 |
| Number of staff (approx) | 20 |
| Type of institute | university |
| University location / area | Dubai International Academic City, Block 10, Dubai Knowledge Village Block 2A - location map |
| Postal address | PO Box 345001, Dubai, UAE |
| Telephone | +971-4-4361500 |
| Fax | +971-4-4243829 |
| dubai@msu.edu | |
| Website | dubai.msu.edu (new window) |
| Curriculum | US |
| Qualifications | BSc, MSc, MA |
| University fees | 50,000-60,000 dhs per year (2009-2010) |
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MSU Dubai programs and courses (last update 03 September 2008)
Bachelor's Degree Programs
- Child and Youth Development - Bachelor of Science in Family Community Services
- Computer Engineering - Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering
- Construction Project Management - Bachelor of Science in Construction Management
- Early Childhood Education - Bachelor of Science in Family Community Services
- Electrical Engineering (from September 2010)
- Media Management and Research - Bachelor of Science in Media and Communication Technology
Postgraduate Degree Programs
- Certificate in Educational Technology
- Executive Certificate in Retailing
- Master of Arts in Advertising (from August 2009)
- Master’s Degree in Human Resources & Labor Relations
- Master of Science in Packaging (from August 2009)
- Master of Science in Retailing
- Master of Science in Supply Chain Management (from August 2009)
17 January 2010
- MSU Dubai announced that they are seeking accreditation from the UAE Ministry of Scientific Research and Higher Education (MOHESR).
- Accredition decision expected by March 2010.
- "MSU Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Kim A. Wilcox, the chief academic officer for Michigan State University, held a meeting (this week) with the UAE Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research during a visit to the UAE." - MSU press release 12 January 2009
12 December 2009
- MSU Dubai offering 50% fees discount to students transferring from other universities (in Dubai only?) for January 2010 start. About 200 students have applied for the 100 available MSU Dubai Transfer Scholarships according to a press release 08 December 2009. Other universities in Dubai are unimpressed with the poaching according to a report in The National on 12 December 2009.
- Funding information from a State News report 12 December 2009 (the MSU newspaper), says $2.7 million grant from Dubai Holding, and another $3.2 million of loans from Dubai Holding (different from Lansing State Journal report in November 2009).
09 November 2009
- MSU Dubai student population was 100 in 2008, and 170 had applied in 2009, according to a report in the Lansing State Journal 09 November 2009.
- Financial costs according to the same report were $7 million (AED 26m) spent in 2008 to establish the Dubai campus (including $2.7m from the Dubai Government as a grant, and $2.5 million from Tecom Investments as a loan).
- MSU were expecting 600 students within 4 years of opening in Dubai.
05 October 2009
- Michigan State University Dubai (MSU Dubai) press release said student population more than doubled, but didn't say how many students. Have assumed previous figure of 100 was for 2008-2009 and increased accordingly.
- Student population has 19 nationalities from 11 countries including China, Kyrgyzstan, GCC countries, Syria, the UAE.
22 October 2009
- MSU Dubai Transfer Scholarships are being offered to transferring students from other universities (in Dubai only?). Scholarship value is 50% discount on fees. Deadline for applications is 30 November 2009, start date for successful applicants is January 2010.
06 September 2009
- MSU Dubai (MSUD) contact details updated. Fax number not available, or not obvious on MSUD website, fax +971-4-424 3829 unconfirmed (source unknown). Previous tel number +971-4-3755212 might have been for Dubai Knowledge Village (DKV) location, is not on current MSU website contact details.
- MSU Dubai no longer at DKV?
- MSU Dubai Academy established as part of MSU Dubai, classes start 04 October 2009.
03 September 2008
- Contact details also include tel +971-50-5991098 / +971-50-5001098 (from MSU website - both are correct?) and +971-4-3755215.
- Student accommodation available in the Silicon Arch Residence in Dubai Silicon Oasis (close to DIAC), 1 bdrm apartments with 3 students per apartment, cost is AED 15,500 per semester per student (2008 figure).
- MSU Dubai (MSUD) not on list of MOHESR accredited institutions because MSUD is in a Dubai Free Zone.
- Dubai fees information not found but USA MSU fees are $10,264 (Michigan freshmen) - $25,722 (out of state and international freshmen) per semester. Equivalent to AED 37,670- AED 94,400. Unknown how in-state / out-of-state designation applies in Dubai.
29 September 2007
- A press release was issued to say an agreement was signed to establish a branch of Michigan State University in Dubai International Academic City (DIAC), which is in Dubai Academic City (DAC).
- Qualifications from bachelor to postgraduate will be offered in subjects including media, communications, public relations, computer engineering, construction management, family studies, business cognates.
- MSU say they will be non-profit.
- MSU is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, and is a member of the Commission on International Trans-Regional Accreditation (CITA)
Last update 05 October 2009
General Comments - might not apply to Michigan State University Dubai
- Fees, facilities, education quality varies widely. Allow extra fees for visa, transport, accommodation.
- Salaries, accommodation, other benefits for lecturers vary substantially. Check contracts carefully for medical, housing, flight allowances, etc.
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