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{| border="1" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0" align="right" style="margin:0.5em;"
!colspan="2" align=center bgcolor="#336699" | <font color="#FFFFFF">'''Arab Open University'''
| name = Arab Open University
| native_name = الجامعة العربية المفتوحة
|-
| motto = ''Towards a promising future''
|colspan="2" align=center | <!-- Commented out because image was deleted: [[Image:arabopenuniversity.jpg|175px|the Logo of the university]] -->
| established = {{Start date and age|2002|df=yes}}
|-
| type = [[Private university|Private]]
!colspan="2" align=center bgcolor="#336699" | <font color="#FFFFFF">'''General Info.'''
| chairman = [[Prince Talal bin Abdulaziz]]
|-
| president = [[Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al-Zakri]]
|bgcolor="#888888" | <font color="#FFFFFF"> '''Established''' || bgcolor="#efefef" | [[2002]],
| city = [[Hofuf|Al-Hasa]] · [[Dammam]] · [[Ha'il]] · [[Jeddah]] · [[Medina]] · [[Riyadh]] · [[Amman]] · [[Bahrain]] · [[Beirut]] · [[Ardiya]] · [[Cairo]] · [[Oman]] · [[Khartoum]] · [[Al-Bireh]], [[State of Palestine|Palestine]]
|-
| country =
|bgcolor="#888888" | <font color="#FFFFFF"> '''Location''' || bgcolor="#efefef" |
| website = {{plainlist |* [http://www.aou.org.bh Bahrain]* [http://www.aou.edu.eg Egypt]* [http://www.aou.edu.jo Jordan]* [http://www.aou.edu.kw Kuwait]* [http://www.aou.edu.lb Lebanon]* [http://www.aou.edu.om Oman]* [http://www.aou.edu.ps Palestine]* [http://www.arabou.edu.sa Saudi Arabia]* [http://www.aou.edu.sd Sudan]}}
*[[Kuwait City]], [[Kuwaitttt]]
| image_name = Arab_Open_University_Logo.jpg
*[[Saudi Arabia]] ([[Riyadh]],[[Jeddah]])
}}
*[[Bahrain]]
*[[Amman]], [[Jordan]]
*[[Cairo]], [[Egypt]]
*[[Beirut]], [[Lebanon]]
|-
|bgcolor="#888888" | <font color="#FFFFFF"> '''Founder''' || bgcolor="#efefef" | Saudi [[Prince Talal Bin Abdulaziz]]
|-
|bgcolor="#888888" | <font color="#FFFFFF"> '''Phone''' || bgcolor="#efefef" |
*[[Kuwait]] (+965-471-0279)
*[[Saudi Arabia]] (+966-1-274-2277)
*[[Bahrain]] (+97-340-7077)
*[[Jordan]] (+962-6-551-4851)
*[[Egypt]] (+20-2-671-1870)
*[[Lebanon]] (+961-1-392-139)
|-
|bgcolor="#888888" | <font color="#FFFFFF"> '''E-Mail''' || bgcolor="#efefef" |
*[[Saudi Arabia]] ([mailto:abdulrazak@arabou.org.sa])
|-
|bgcolor="#888888" | <font color="#FFFFFF"> '''Website''' || bgcolor="#efefef" |
*[http://www.arabou-kw.edu.kw Kuwait]
*[http://www.arabou.org.sa Saudi Arabia]
*[http://www.aou.org.bh Bahrain]
*[http://www.aou.edu.eg Egypt]
*[http://www.arabou-jo.edu.jo Jordan]
*[http://www.arabou-lb.edu.lb Lebanon]
|-
|bgcolor="#888888" | <font color="#FFFFFF"> '''Global Membership''' || bgcolor="#efefef" | None.
|-
|}


The '''Arab Open University''' ('''AOU''') is a non-profit, private university established in 2002. The university operates under the chairmanship of [[Prince Talal bin Abdulaziz]] and the presidency of Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al-Zakri. The headquarters of AOU is located in [[Kuwait]], designated in December 2000. The university has an academic partnership with the Open University, United Kingdom.<ref>{{Cite web |title=AOU-OU Partnership |url=https://www.arabou.edu.sa/partnerships/ou/Pages/default.aspx |access-date=2024-04-29 |website=www.arabou.edu.sa}}</ref>
'''Arab Open University''' ('''AOU''', in Arabic الجامعة العربية المفتوحة) was founded in [[2002]] in [[Kuwait]], [[Jordan]], and [[Lebanon]]. One year later it opened in [[Bahrain]], [[Saudi Arabia]], and [[Egypt]].


The AOU has a widespread presence with branches in several cities across the Middle East and North Africa, including [[Hofuf|Al-Hasa]], [[Dammam]], [[Ha'il]], [[Jeddah]], [[Medina]], [[Riyadh]], [[Amman]], [[Bahrain]], [[Beirut]], [[Ardiya]], [[Cairo]], [[Oman]], [[Khartoum]], and [[Al-Bireh]], [[State of Palestine|Palestine]]. The first phase of AOU was launched in October 2002 in Kuwait, [[Lebanon]], and [[Jordan]]. Subsequent branches were opened in Bahrain, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia in 2003, in Oman in February 2008, and in Sudan in September 2013.<ref>{{cite web |title=AOU will offer new undergraduate programmes to meet needs of labor market at some branches |url=https://www.arabou.edu.kw/old/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=3355%3Aaou-will-offer-new-undergraduate-programmes-to-meet-needs-of-labor-market-at-some-branches&catid=36%3Aaou-news&Itemid=107&lang=en |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170216052238/https://www.arabou.edu.kw/old/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=3355%3Aaou-will-offer-new-undergraduate-programmes-to-meet-needs-of-labor-market-at-some-branches&catid=36%3Aaou-news&Itemid=107&lang=en |archive-date=16 February 2017 |access-date=15 February 2017 |publisher=Arab Open University}}</ref> In May 2015, AOU signed an agreement to open a new branch in Palestine with the Palestinian Ministry of Higher Education.
The AOU has in place confirmed agreements of cooperation and affiliation with the well-reputed UK [[Open University]] (UKOU). Agreements with the UKOU cover three major areas: Licensing of Materials, Consultancies, Accreditation and Validation.
It was established as a private university for Arabic speaking citizens in these countries.
It has the following faculties:


The AOU offers a range of academic programmes taught in English.
*Faculty of [[Business]] Studies
*Faculty of [[Language]] Studies (English language)
*Faculty of [[Information Technology]] & [[Computing]]


== Undergraduate programme ==
== The Arab Open University==
•BA (Hons) in Business Administration
•BA (Hons) Business Studies/Accounting track
•BA (Hons) Business Studies/Marketing track
BA* (Hons) Business Studies/ Finance track
BA* (Hons) Business Studies/ Human Resources Management track
BA* (Hons) Business Studies/ Management track
*BSc Programme (Hons) in Information Technology and Computing (ITC), offered in one of the following tracks:
** Information Technology and Computing (ITC)
** Computing (C)
** Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
** Computing with Business (CwB)
*BSc Programme (Hons) in Graphic and Multimedia Design (in some of AOU's branches)
*BA Programme (Hons) in English language & Literature (ELL):
** Translation Track
*BA Programme (Hons) in English Language and Literature with Business (ELL with BS)
*BA Programme (Hons) in Media is offered in the following specializations (Egypt Branch):
** Electronic Media
** Radio and Television
** Public Relations
*And offered in the following tracks:
** Electronic Media (Track) (Jordan & Lebanon)
** Public Relations (Track) (Jordan)
*BA Programme (Hons) in Education in Elementary Education
*BA Programme (Hons) in Special Education / Learning Disabilities
*BA Programme (Hons) in Special Education, offered in two tracks:
** Learning Disabilities
** Mental Retardation
*Postgraduate Programmes (in some of AOU's branches)
*Master of Business Administration (MBA)
*MSc in Computing Programme
*MSc in Computing – Information Security and Forensics
*Postgraduate Diploma in Computing*MA in English Literature*High/General Diploma in Education
*Master of Education in Education Technology
*Master of Education in Educational Leadership


==Branches==
AOU has emphasised the need for credibility and the benefit which would follow from [[Open University]] Validation Service accreditation, which was achieved in December [[2003]].
In alphabetical order:
* {{flag|Bahrain}}
* {{EGY}}
* {{JOR}}
* {{KUW}}
* {{flag|Lebanon}}
* {{flag|Oman}}
* {{PLE}}
* {{flag|Saudi Arabia}}
* {{flag|Sudan}}


==See also==
The AOU is seen as playing a key role in the development of human resources in all fields needed by the job market as well as allowing the exposure to and use of modern technologies. The AOU teaching training programme is seen as a mechanism for upgrading the skills of the many thousands of students and teachers in the Arab World.
* [[List of universities in Kuwait]]


==References==
== Teaching methods ==
{{Reflist}}


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The AOU as a partner of British [[Open University]], it uses the same methods of teaching, and a variety of methods for [[distance learning]], including written and audio materials, the internet, disc-based software and television programmes.


{{Jeddah}}
Materials are composed of originally-authored work by in-house(UKOU) and external academic contributors, and from third-party materials licensed for use with OU students. For most courses, students are supported by tutors ('Associate Lecturers') who provide feedback on their work and are generally available to them at face-to-face tutorials, by telephone, and/or on the internet.


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Revision as of 12:44, 8 May 2024

Arab Open University
الجامعة العربية المفتوحة
MottoTowards a promising future
TypePrivate
Established2002; 22 years ago (2002)
ChairmanPrince Talal bin Abdulaziz
PresidentMohammed bin Ibrahim Al-Zakri
Location
Al-Hasa · Dammam · Ha'il · Jeddah · Medina · Riyadh · Amman · Bahrain · Beirut · Ardiya · Cairo · Oman · Khartoum · Al-Bireh, Palestine
Website

The Arab Open University (AOU) is a non-profit, private university established in 2002. The university operates under the chairmanship of Prince Talal bin Abdulaziz and the presidency of Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al-Zakri. The headquarters of AOU is located in Kuwait, designated in December 2000. The university has an academic partnership with the Open University, United Kingdom.[1]

The AOU has a widespread presence with branches in several cities across the Middle East and North Africa, including Al-Hasa, Dammam, Ha'il, Jeddah, Medina, Riyadh, Amman, Bahrain, Beirut, Ardiya, Cairo, Oman, Khartoum, and Al-Bireh, Palestine. The first phase of AOU was launched in October 2002 in Kuwait, Lebanon, and Jordan. Subsequent branches were opened in Bahrain, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia in 2003, in Oman in February 2008, and in Sudan in September 2013.[2] In May 2015, AOU signed an agreement to open a new branch in Palestine with the Palestinian Ministry of Higher Education.

The AOU offers a range of academic programmes taught in English.

Undergraduate programme

•BA (Hons) in Business Administration •BA (Hons) Business Studies/Accounting track •BA (Hons) Business Studies/Marketing track BA* (Hons) Business Studies/ Finance track BA* (Hons) Business Studies/ Human Resources Management track BA* (Hons) Business Studies/ Management track

  • BSc Programme (Hons) in Information Technology and Computing (ITC), offered in one of the following tracks:
    • Information Technology and Computing (ITC)
    • Computing (C)
    • Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
    • Computing with Business (CwB)
  • BSc Programme (Hons) in Graphic and Multimedia Design (in some of AOU's branches)
  • BA Programme (Hons) in English language & Literature (ELL):
    • Translation Track
  • BA Programme (Hons) in English Language and Literature with Business (ELL with BS)
  • BA Programme (Hons) in Media is offered in the following specializations (Egypt Branch):
    • Electronic Media
    • Radio and Television
    • Public Relations
  • And offered in the following tracks:
    • Electronic Media (Track) (Jordan & Lebanon)
    • Public Relations (Track) (Jordan)
  • BA Programme (Hons) in Education in Elementary Education
  • BA Programme (Hons) in Special Education / Learning Disabilities
  • BA Programme (Hons) in Special Education, offered in two tracks:
    • Learning Disabilities
    • Mental Retardation
  • Postgraduate Programmes (in some of AOU's branches)
  • Master of Business Administration (MBA)
  • MSc in Computing Programme
  • MSc in Computing – Information Security and Forensics
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Computing*MA in English Literature*High/General Diploma in Education
  • Master of Education in Education Technology
  • Master of Education in Educational Leadership

Branches

In alphabetical order:

See also

References

  1. ^ "AOU-OU Partnership". www.arabou.edu.sa. Retrieved 2024-04-29.
  2. ^ "AOU will offer new undergraduate programmes to meet needs of labor market at some branches". Arab Open University. Archived from the original on 16 February 2017. Retrieved 15 February 2017.

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