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{{Infobox university
{{Infobox university
| name = Arab Open University
| name = Arab Open University
| native_name = الجامعة العربية المفتوحة
| native_name = الجامعة العربية المفتوحة
| motto = ''Towards a promising future''
| image_name = Arab_Open_University_Logo.jpg
| established = {{Start date and age|2002|df=yes}}
| motto = ''Towards a promising future''
| type = [[Private university|Private]]
| established = 2002
| chairman = [[Prince Talal bin Abdulaziz]]
| type = [[Private university|Private]]
| president = Prince [[Talal ibn Abdulaziz]]
| 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]]
| rector = Musa Mihsein
| country =
| city ={{plainlist |
| 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]}}
* [[Amman]], [[Jordan]]
| image_name = Arab_Open_University_Logo.jpg
* [[Bahrain]]
* [[Beirut]], [[Lebanon]]
* [[Kuwait City]], [[Kuwait]]
* [[Cairo]], [[Egypt]]
* [[Oman]]

; [[Saudi Arabia]]
: [[Ahsa (disambiguation)|Ahsa]]
: [[Dammam]]
: [[Hail]]
: [[Jeddah]]
: [[Medina]]
: [[Riyadh]]
}}
| 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.arabou.org.sa Saudi Arabia]
* [http://www.aouoman.org Oman]
}}
}}
}}


'''Arab Open University''' ('''AOU''', in Arabic الجامعة العربية المفتوحة) is a [[Non-profit organization|non-profit]], private [[Pan Arab]] university founded in 2002. The university occupies several campuses located across the Middle East, including in [[Kuwait]], [[Jordan]], and [[Lebanon]]. In 2003 campuses were opened in [[Bahrain]], [[Saudi Arabia]], [[Egypt]], and [[Oman]]. The AOU is affiliated with the UK [[Open University]] (UKOU). Four validated programs have been established:
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>


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.
* Faculty of [[Information Technology]] and [[Computing]]
* Faculty of [[Language]] Studies (English language)
* Faculty of [[Business]] Studies
* Faculty of [[Educational]] Studies<ref>{{cite book|title=Digital Information Processing and Communications: International ..., Part 1|year=2011|publisher=Springer|location=Berlin Heidelberg|isbn=978-3-642-22388-4|pages=333|url=http://books.google.co.th/books?id=OIH-pbFiXHMC&pg=PA333&lpg=PA333&dq=AOU+is+affiliated+with+the+UK+Open+University+(UKOU)&source=bl&ots=pDeQHTb1XT&sig=efuGhFwSiTyhsNzgZh_tFDckNCc&hl=en&sa=X&ei=NHNxT7rdAoHmrAeD8InBDQ&redir_esc=y#v=onepage&q&f=false|editor=Vaclav Snasel, Jan Platos, Eyas El-Qawasmeh|format=Google book (uploaded)}}</ref>


The AOU offers a range of academic programmes taught in English.
==Saudi Arabia branches==
In 2003, a year following the establishment of the AOU, the inaugural Saudi Arabian campus was opened in [[Riyadh]], the nation's capital. Since its launch, the Riyadh branch has experienced significant success, with the center currently catering to a total of 1,500 students.<ref>AOU, History. [2008]. Available from:'http://www.arabou.org.sa/en/history.php '(Accessed 15 Aug 2010)</ref> Saudi Arabia's universities have traditionally accepted predominantly Saudi Arabian students, while students from other nationalities have been turned away.{{citation needed|date=March 2012}} However, the AOU was established with a more open approach. The AOU website explains its philosophy of "An Open System of Education", whereby it is flexible in its capacity to accommodate a "wider base of Higher Education (HE) seekers".<ref>{{cite web|title=Open Learning|url=http://www.arabou.edu.kw/index.php?option=com_k2&view=item&layout=item&id=85&Itemid=446&lang=en|work=arabou.edu.kw|publisher=Arab Open University|accessdate=27 March 2012|language=English and Arabic|format=Web page|year=2012}}</ref>


==Undergraduate programs 2010==
== 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==
The AOU offers three programs co-awarded in collaboration with the United Kingdom Open University (UKOU). The AOU offering the following certifications:
In alphabetical order:
* {{flag|Bahrain}}
* {{EGY}}
* {{JOR}}
* {{KUW}}
* {{flag|Lebanon}}
* {{flag|Oman}}
* {{PLE}}
* {{flag|Saudi Arabia}}
* {{flag|Sudan}}


===IT department===
==See also==
* [[List of universities in Kuwait]]
* BSc Computing
* BSc Computing with Business
* BSc Bachelor of Science in Information and Communication Technologies
* BSc Bachelor of Science in Information Technology and Computing

===Business department===
* BA Business Studies – Systems track
* BA Business Studies – Economics track
* BA Business Studies – Accounting track
* BA Business Studies – Marketing track
* BA Business Studies -Management track

===English department===
* BA English Language and Literature.
* BA English Language with Business.

===Education department===
* BA Elementary Education
* BA Special Education – Mental Retardation<ref>AOU, undergraduate programs. [2010], Available from:' http://www.arabou.org.sa/en/undergraduateprg.php# ' (Accessed 15 Aug 2010).</ref>

==Academic calendar==
The AOU has three semesters: first, second, and summer.<ref>AOU, KSA. Academic Calendar. [2010]. Available from http://www.arabou.org.sa/en/calendar.php (accessed 15 Aug 2010).</ref>


==References==
==References==
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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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