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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'''
|-
|colspan="2" align=center | <!-- Commented out because image was deleted: [[Image:arabopenuniversity.jpg|175px|the Logo of the university]] -->
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!colspan="2" align=center bgcolor="#336699" | <font color="#FFFFFF">'''General Info.'''
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|bgcolor="#888888" | <font color="#FFFFFF"> '''Established''' || bgcolor="#efefef" | [[2002]]
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|bgcolor="#888888" | <font color="#FFFFFF"> '''Location''' || bgcolor="#efefef" |
*[[Kuwait City]], [[Kuwait]]
*[[Saudi Arabia]] ([[Riyadh]],[[Jeddah]])
*[[Bahrain]]
*[[Amman]], [[Jordan]]
*[[Cairo]], [[Egypt]]
*[[Beirut]], [[Lebanon]]
*[[Oman]]
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|bgcolor="#888888" | <font color="#FFFFFF"> '''Founder''' || bgcolor="#efefef" | Saudi [[Prince Talal Bin Abdulaziz]]
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|bgcolor="#888888" | <font color="#FFFFFF"> '''Phone''' || bgcolor="#efefef" |
*[[Bahrain]]: +97-340-7077.
*[[Egypt]]: +20-2-2671-1862.
*[[Jordan]]: +962-6-551-4851.
*[[Kuwait]]: +965-471-0279.
*[[Lebanon]]: +961-1-392-139.
*[[Saudi Arabia]]: +966-1-274-2277.
*[[Oman]]: +968-246-99-444.
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|bgcolor="#888888" | <font color="#FFFFFF"> '''E-Mail''' || bgcolor="#efefef" |
*[mailto:abdulrazak@arabou.org.sa Saudi Arabia]
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|bgcolor="#888888" | <font color="#FFFFFF"> '''Website''' || bgcolor="#efefef" |
*[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.arabou.org.sa Saudi Arabia]
*[http://www.aouoman.org Oman]
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|bgcolor="#888888" | <font color="#FFFFFF"> '''Global Membership''' || bgcolor="#efefef" | None.
|-
|}


{{Infobox university
'''Arab Open University''' ('''AOU''', in Arabic الجامعة العربية المفتوحة) is a [[Non-profit organization|non-profit]] private university founded in [[2002]] in [[Kuwait]], [[Jordan]], and [[Lebanon]]. One year later it opened in [[Bahrain]], [[Saudi Arabia]], [[Egypt]] and soon in [[Oman]]. The AOU is affiliated with the UK [[Open University]] (UKOU). Agreements with the UKOU cover three major areas: licensing of materials, consultancies, accreditation, and validation.
| name = Arab Open University
| native_name = الجامعة العربية المفتوحة
It was established as a private university for Arabic speaking citizens in these countries.
| motto = ''Towards a promising future''
It has the following faculties:
| established = {{Start date and age|2002|df=yes}}
*Faculty of [[Business]] Studies
| type = [[Private university|Private]]
*Faculty of [[Language]] Studies (English language)
| chairman = [[Prince Talal bin Abdulaziz]]
*Faculty of [[Information Technology]] & [[Computing]]
| president = [[Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al-Zakri]]
| city = [[Hofuf|Al-Hasa]] · [[Dammam]] · [[Ha'il]] · [[Jeddah]] · [[Medina]] · [[Riyadh]] · [[Amman]] · [[Bahrain]] · [[Beirut]] · [[Ardiya]] · [[Cairo]] · [[Oman]] · [[Khartoum]] · [[Al-Bireh]], [[State of Palestine|Palestine]]
| country =
| 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]}}
| image_name = Arab_Open_University_Logo.jpg
}}


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 received its [[Educational accreditation|accreditation]] from [[Open University]] in December [[2003]]. The AOU works to develop human resources in the Arab World needed for the job market and allowing exposure to and use of current technologies.


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.
===Teaching methods===
As a partner with British Open University, AOU 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.


The AOU offers a range of academic programmes taught in English.
Materials are composed of in-house (UKOU) and external academic contributors, and from third-party materials. For most courses, students are supported by tutors ('associate lecturers') who can provide feedback and tutorials on their work via face-to-face, by telephone, and/or the internet.

== 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:
* {{flag|Bahrain}}
* {{EGY}}
* {{JOR}}
* {{KUW}}
* {{flag|Lebanon}}
* {{flag|Oman}}
* {{PLE}}
* {{flag|Saudi Arabia}}
* {{flag|Sudan}}


==See also==
==See also==
*[[List of Open University Alumni]]
* [[List of universities in Kuwait]]


==References==
[[Category:Universities and colleges in Saudi Arabia]]
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[[Category:Universities and colleges in Egypt]]
[[Category:Universities in Kuwait]]
[[Category:Universities and colleges in Lebanon]]
[[Category:Universities and colleges in Jordan]]
[[Category:Education in Bahrain]]
[[Category:Jeddah]]
[[Category:Universities in Jordan]]
[[Category:Open universities]]
[[Category:Educational institutions established in 2002]]


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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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