MODUL University Dubai’s 360-degree programs bridge skill-set gap between academics, industry

Dubai Investments PJSC [DFM: DIC], the leading, diversified investment company listed on the Dubai Financial Market, has announced that its subsidiary MODUL University Dubai’s 360-degree higher education programs are not only setting unprecedented benchmarks in excellence but also bridging the skill-set gap between academics and industry.

MODUL University has carved a niche with its higher education degrees across sectors – ranging from business, tourism, hospitality, sustainability, public governance, new media technologies, entrepreneurship and innovation to leadership. All courses are adapted to Middle East market, with an international perspective and 110+ years’ legacy of Austrian education & research associated with MODUL University.

As part of its commitment to take this world-class education across the UAE and beyond, MODUL University Dubai is participating in 14th International Education Show at Expo Centre Sharjah from January 24 till 26, 2018.

To make it rewarding for students, the University is also offering savings up to AED 40,000 for the September 2018 intake and AED 30,000 for the February 2018 intake by way of study grants, guaranteed paid internships and other privileges. MODUL University Dubai has already provided over 100 paid internships to its students. MODUL is also the first and the only university in Middle East to offer paid internships.

Zaid Maleh, Managing Director of MODUL University Dubai, said: “MODUL’s 360-degree education has been carefully structured and designed to help students supplement academics with diverse life experiences and secure future employability. The University is committed to constant innovation and sustainability – which will be showcased at the International Education Show.”

He added: “MODUL’s journey in the region started with tourism and hospitality at the heart of its legacy, and today the university boasts a wide range of academic degrees and professional education programs in business and sustainability to equip the students amidst the changing business goals and environments.”

Last year, MODUL University Dubai launched the Centre for Sustainability through Research and Education (CSRE) with the mission of facilitating sustainable solutions, green education and become a sustainability hub in sustainable tourism, youth empowerment and entrepreneurship.

MODUL’s programs include Bachelor of Science in International Management, Bachelor of Business Administration in Tourism & Hospitality Management, besides Master of Business Administration with Major in New Media and Information Management; Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Leadership; or in Tourism and Hotel Development apart from MSc in Sustainable Development, Management & Policy.

Also, the university’s flagship rotation program between Dubai and Vienna campuses enables global learning, cultural exchange, and leading Austrian education in an international environment.