Academic Programme Outline 2015 Overview In Dubai, CBL International Education has partnered with Higher Colleges of Technology, UAE University and Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management to provide delegates of the International Law Programme with an intensive 2- week session. The Higher Colleges of Technology as the lead partner is accredited by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research of the United Arab Emirates and the ACBSP Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs. CBL International is inviting students from universities worldwide to participate in the following sessions of CBL International. The following sessions will be held in Dubai: Session I Session II 27 December 2014 06 January 2015 30 May 12 June 2015 Delegates of the programme will experience lectures by local and international professors, successful managers and CEOs, and lawyers in the fields of Arabic business law. They will also become knowledgeable of local legal practices as well as business management, economic and legal system of Dubai. In addition to the academic aspects of the programme delegates will learn much more about the Arabic culture and experience an unforgettable travel experience in the United Arab Emirates. CBL International is a programme with a very interdisciplinary approach. Therefore students from the following, but not limited to, departments and schools are invited to join: School/Department of Business and Management School/Department of Economics School/Department of International Relations School/Department of Public Administration and Governance School/Department of Law Combining lecture time, preparation, study time, and tests, each Dubai Business School is designed to be equivalent to 3-4 ECTS credits or 1-2 US credits. Delegates are invited to participate in an examination of Arabic language and culture and hand in a written essay. In addition, delegates will have the possibility to take part in cultural activities and fully immerse themselves in the Arabic way of life. 1
Session Details Please find the course descriptions for all topics below Session I Dates: 27 December 2014-06 January 2015 Location: Dubai Topics: Dubai: Financial Hub in the Middle East including Financial Markets and Islamic Finance Start- Up and Entrepreneurship in Dubai Hospitality & Real Estate Project Management Logistics, Trade, & Aviation Management Doing business in the Gulf & Introduction to Free Trade Zones including Taxation Intercultural Communication & Management in the Middle East Session II Dates: 30 May 2015 12 June 2015 Location: Dubai Topics: Dubai: Financial Hub in the Middle East including Financial Markets and Islamic Finance Start- Up and Entrepreneurship in Dubai Hospitality & Real Estate Project Management Logistics, Trade & Aviation Management Doing business in the Gulf & Introduction to Free Trade Zones including Taxation Intercultural Communication & Management in the Middle East Topics - Course Descriptions 1. Dubai: Financial Hub in the Middle East including Financial Markets & Islamic Finance This course will look at how Dubai has become a hub financially for the Middle East over the last 20 years. Delegates will study the business theories and techniques used to develop such a powerful infrastructure and whether such an infrastructure can support such rapidly increasing growth. In addition, the course will look at how Dubai has affected how the rest of the world does business by analysing its financial markets. As Dubai has become an international centre for Islamic Finance, which reached a worldwide volume of more than 1.3 trillion USD, delegates will be introduced to the concept and financial products that are Shari ah compliant. 2
2. Start- Up & Entrepreneurship in Dubai Glamorised as an alternative career choice, entrepreneurs like Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg and Richard Branson are changing the world. As part of this course, delegates will look at cases of success and failure of entrepreneurs in Dubai to understand which competencies, skills and tools are necessary to evaluate, create and guide a business in Dubai and the Arab world. The course talks about various possibilities to found companies and representative offices as well as joint ventures in Dubai. Delegates will also have the opportunity to analyse case studies of start- ups and entrepreneurial success in the UAE. 3. Hospitality & Real Estate Project Management Delegates will have access to the most current information on the real estate and hospitality market in Dubai. They will learn how the financial crisis has affected these sectors and their projected path for recovery. In a region like Dubai and the UAE, where the desire to achieve a new standard of luxury is stronger than anywhere else, delegates will look at the management systems in place to ensure that the standard of 5* is constantly surpassed. Structures like the Burj Al- Arab, the world s first 7* hotel, Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world and the Palm and the World, man- made island developments, will all be looked at as examples of unparalleled developments. Through case studies and site visits, the course will provide delegates with an understanding of the strategies in place to ensure company success for both local and international organisations. 4. Logistics, Trade & Aviation Management In addition to its status as a financial hub, Dubai is also fast- becoming a centre for commercial trade. With Dubai International Airport as one of the busiest in the world, Emirates Airlines a top- ranked commercial and freight carrier, and the new Al Maktoum Airport opened at phase 1 with a maximum capacity of 160 million passengers per year, Dubai is developing its distribution channels on a large scale. In order to maximise on this, Dubai has developed its logistic and aviation sectors to support its growing trade both within the UAE and around the world. During the course delegates will discuss the infrastructure that Dubai has in place and how each sector is managed. Using case studies of international organisations like FedEx, students will have the opportunity to develop an understanding of the relationship between logistics, trade & aviation and discuss how much more growth these sectors can support in the Middle East. 5. Doing business in the Gulf & Introduction to Free Trade Zones including Taxation The Middle East offers international organisations the opportunity to increase company profit through their attractive tax schemes and free trade zones. During the course, delegates will gain an understanding into what 3
trading in the Gulf really means for international corporations and what limitations there are, if any. The course will also provide a historical background of Dubai s Free Trade Zone and discuss the possibilities for whether the UAE will continue to expand these zones. 6. Intercultural Communication and Management in the Middle East With the increase in globalisation, intercultural communication is an essential element of international business and cross- border trade. Due to the number of communication channels available to businesses, there is the potential for synergy or discord within the Middle East and between the Gulf and its foreign business partners. Delegates will discuss how organisations can overcome barriers and manage intercultural communication and achieve successful trade between the Middle East and the rest of the world. Additional Programme Features These features are offered complimentary in each session for all delegates 1. Arabic Language Instruction This course is an introduction to the Arabic language. It teaches delegates basic Arabic phrases and the correct pronunciation. It provides a basic foundation of Arabic and gives students the necessary knowledge to communicate in everyday situations. The course will integrate intercultural communication along with language study to give students a cultural lens through which to enrich their overseas experience. An individual certificate will be issued to the delegate in addition to a programme certificate. 2. Company Visits In addition to lectures, delegates will venture outside of the classroom and get the chance to visit various international and UAE companies, institutions, manufacturers and law firms to interact with managers, business people and lawyers from Dubai and abroad. In previous programmes delegates have visited the following institutions: FedEx Hub including Dubai International Airport Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Dubai Financial Market Dubai Aviation City including Al Maktoum Airport Emirates NBD Pearl Museum Dubai International Financial Centre Courts Dubai Silicon Oasis Nasdaq Dubai Nakheel Palm Jumeirah Palace of the Emirates 4
Norton Rose Fulbright LLP Allen & Overy LLP 3. Cultural Activities Throughout their stay, delegates will visit a wide range of cultural attractions to enhance their experience of Dubai and the United Arab Emirates. Whether it's going to the top of the Burj Khalifa or in a 4x4 across the sand dunes, students will soak up the rich sights and sounds that Dubai has to offer. In previous years, delegates have taken part in the following activities: Visit to Abu Dhabi Visit to Sharjah Desert Safari Visit to Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding Dubai Big Bus Tour Faculty and Certification Faculty All partner universities involved in CBL International are composing a team of local and international faculty members with specialist knowledge in the field of business and economics. Our professors are recruited from highly reputable universities and institutions and are experts and specialists in their field as well as bringing experience of teaching international summer programmes. Managers from international corporations will share their knowledge gained from long records of working in the UAE and communicate first- hand experience of working in Middle Eastern markets and doing business. Certificate and Academic Transcript A certificate and academic transcript will be issued to delegates, containing topics covered during the programme. is a certificate programme that may be accountable for optional credits depending on the requirements of the home institution/school/university. Delegates should pass the test of Arabic Language & Culture course and they are also required to hand in an essay at the end of the programme in order to obtain the academic transcript. Pre- reading materials will be distributed before the programme starts. 5
Contact Details For further information regarding the CBL International, please contact: Shanghai Partner Office Tel: (0086) 021 6123 9750 Fax: (0086) 021 6123 9751 Email: info@cbl- international.com Oxford Partner Office Tel: (0044) 1865 236 580 Fax: (0044) 2079 006 405 Email: info@cbl- international.com 6