Engineering – Designing and production of useful services or
productsReasons to Choose Engineering -
Offers diverse career opportunitiesGood earningGrowth of building and construction sector in DubaiNeed for engineering in the oil refineryEngineers are the highest paid professionals
Dubai Hub for Engineers-Dubai – well known place for building and construction
Number of engineering jobs increased
Need for better infrastructure
Dubai Hub for Engineers-Rising economy of UAE
Need for addition of more workforce
Engineering talents mostly required in oil & gas, and construction
Local Engineers and Need Mapping-
Expected demand of engineers – 90000 for new projects
Number of local engineers - 31000
All infrastructure projects need to be put right before Expo 2020 mega eventHence need for new engineers
Universities offering Business Administration -
Master of Business Administration offered
by University of Wollongong in Dubai
Other Universities:University of DubaiMurdoch University DubaiCollege of Business and EconomicsAmerican University of SharjahOthers
Universities offering Business Administration -
Universities in UAE offering best engineering programs:American University of SharjahUniversity of Wollongong DubaiNew York University Abu DhabiKhalifa University
Contribution of Local Graduates-
Contribution of local graduates in:Building of nationEnhancement of global competitiveness
Local graduates have contributed in elevating name of UAE, increasing its
reputation and status in the world
Gender Based Comparison -
United Nations Development Programmes (UNDP) 2007
Achievement of women reached target level
Exceeded results than men in some cases
Gender Based Comparison -UNDPs Gender related Development Index (2007-2008):UAE 43rd amongst 177 countries Rank of UAE - 29th in the Gender Empowerment MeasureBest rating amongst all the Arab countriesCurrently women represent 59 % of UAE labor forceThey have roles in science, engineering, healthcare, law, commerce, etc.Contribution of women led to UAE upliftment
Master degree and education in engineering necessary in UAE
Scope in new construction projects signing up
Diverse career opportunities in engineering including pay related benefits
Women are equally important in engineering fields; availability of special courses
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