Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates-Tuesday 7 January 2020 [ AETOS Wire ]
The
American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) and Appalachian State
University in the United States have signed an addendum to a previous
agreement to expand their cooperation.
AURAK and
Appalachian State University will establish a 3+1 Student Transfer
Program (TSP). After successfully completing the first three years of an
undergraduate curriculum for a Bachelor’s degree in Business with a
major in Hospitality Management at AURAK, qualified students will be
accepted into the Walker College of Business’s Department of Management
to pursue Hospitality Management courses. Under the TSP, students will
study for one year at Appalachian State University and complete required
Hospitality Management courses to qualify for their Bachelor’s degree
in Management awarded by AURAK.
President of
AURAK, Professor Hassan Hamdan Al Alkim, signed the agreement, along
with the Chancellor of Appalachian State University, Sheri Everts.
“AURAK is
delighted to deepen its cooperation with Appalachian State University.
This program will help our students deepen their education, broaden
their experience and enable them to pick up important life skills.
Spending an extended period abroad will also help students learn about
other cultures and how to work with people from different backgrounds,”
Prof. Hassan said.
The agreement
is due to be valid for a period of five years. AURAK and Appalachian
State University have been cooperating for several years.
Appalachian
State University offers a challenging academic environment and energetic
campus life. Known for its affordability, Appalachian enrolls about
18,000 students and offers more than 150 undergraduate and graduate
majors. Small classes and close interactions between faculty and
students create a strong sense of community. Appalachian, located in
Boone, North Carolina, is one of 16 universities in the University of
North Carolina system.
AURAK is a
nonprofit, government-owned institution of higher education which
provides the local, regional and international communities with a North
American-style education integrated with Arab customs and traditions.
AURAK is licensed by the Ministry of Education in the United Arab
Emirates and has been accredited in the United States of America by
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
(SACSCOC) since December 2018. AURAK offers a total of 22 accredited
undergraduate and graduate programs across a wide range of disciplines.
Contacts
American University of Ras Al Khaimah
Kamel Abu Youssef, Direct: +9717 246 8806
