Abu Dhabi University bolsters AI & tech programmes
ADU expands courses for AI, cybersecurity and intelligent systems
#UAE #education - Abu Dhabi University has launched 21 new academic programmes across undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral levels, bringing its total offering to 65 programmes. The UAE-based higher education institution's expansion includes high-demand tech specialisations including artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, video game design, digital communication and intelligent systems engineering. The Commission for Academic Accreditation-approved programmes address critical digital workforce needs, supporting the UAE's transition to a knowledge-based economy.
SO WHAT? - Many UAE-based universities have expanded their emerging technology programmes over the past few years including those for AI, cybersecurity, IoT and robotics. So, Abu Dhabi University’s new computational science programmes align with the trend in the country’s tertiary education ecosystem, and the rising demand for AI and digital talent among employers.
Here are some more details about ADU’s new courses:
Abu Dhabi University has launched 21 new academic programmes across undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral levels, bringing its total offering to 65 programmes.
ADU's undergraduate degrees include a BA in Video Game Design, a BSc in Artificial Intelligence, and a BSc in Renewable Sustainable Energy Engineering,
Postgraduate offerings include a Master of Arts in Digital Communication and Technology, MSc in Cybersecurity, MSc in Artificial Intelligence, MSc in Fintech, MSc in Strategic Digital Transformation, Master of Law in Cyberlaw and Artificial Intelligence, and a Master of Education in Educational Technologies and AI.
Meanwhile, two of the four new doctoral programmes announced by the university are technology subjects: a PhD in Intelligent Systems Engineering, and a PhD in Engineering Management.
ADU serves approximately 8,000 students across campuses in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and Dubai, with the institution ranking first in the UAE for teaching quality.
The university holds prestigious international accreditations including AACSB and EQUIS for its business school, and ABET accreditation for engineering programmes.
The institution has registered patents in such fields as sustainable energy, AI medical diagnostics, quantum computing and nanotechnology applications for water filtration methods.
[Written and edited with the assistance of AI]
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