Graduate Studies Guide 2009 - University of Sharjah

Publications No. 69 

College of Graduate Studies & Research 

University of Sharjah 

P O Box 27272 

Sharjah-United Arab Emirates 

Tel: +971-6-5050091 or +971-6-5052598 

Fax: +971-6-5050032 

Email: masters@sharjah.ac.ae 

Webpage: www.sharjah.ac.ae/masters

His Highness 

Sheikh Dr. Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qassimi 

Member of the Supreme Council, Ruler of Sharjah 

Founder and Supreme President of the University of Sharjah

Table of Contents 

For the Programs offered in English Language 

Message from the Chancellor 6 

Message from the Dean 7 

University of Sharjah Overview 8 

College of Graduate Studies & Research Overview 11 

Graduate Studies Bylaws 13 

Award of Master’s Degree Bylaws 21 

Graduate Teaching Assistantship Bylaws 33 

Executive Regulations of the Master’s Programs 37 

Regulations of the Comprehensive Examination Track 55 

Executive Regulations of the Executive MBA Program 57 

Admission Requirements for the Master’s Programs 63 

1. General Requirements 63 

2. Specific Requirements 63 

3. Transfer 64 

4. Tuition Fees 65 

5. Required Documents 65 

6. Application Address 66 

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College of Arts and Sciences 73 

1. Master of Science in Computer Sciences 73 

2. Master of Science in English Language (Translation) 81 

College of Business and Management 89 

1. Executive Master in Business Administration 89 

College of Engineering 99 

1. Master of Science in Civil Engineering 99 

2. Master of Science in Electrical/Electronics Engineering 115 

3. Master of Science in Computer Engineering 128 

College of Communications 141 

1. Master of Science in Communication 141 

Academic Calendar 2007 - 2008 149 

Academic Calendar 2008 - 2009 155 

Correspondence Directory 160

Message from the Chancellor 

Based on the directives of H.H. Sheikh Dr. Sultan Bin Mohamad 

Al Qassimi, member of UAE Supreme Council, Ruler of Sharjah, 

Supreme President of the University of Sharjah, the University 

has given special attention to graduate programs since its 

inception to provide excellence and relevance in contents, and 

to link it to applied research. The aim was to optimally fulfill the 

university objectives in serving the community needs, and to 

become a distinguished center of knowledge and research in 

UAE in particular, and in the region in general. 

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This guide aims to provide potential and current graduate 

students with a clear reference on the offered graduate 

programs, as it describes in details each program objectives 

and its academic components. The guide also contains the 

newly revised graduate bylaws and the executive regulations, 

which are expected to facilitate the understanding of academic 

and administrative procedures in addition to graduate students' 

rights and obligations. 

I would like to thank the staff of the College of Graduate 

Studies & Research for their efforts in preparing this document. 

I am confident that the newly established College will provide 

invaluable support to our graduate students to enable them to 

complete their studies in a streamlined fashion. 

Please accept my best wishes for a prosperous and successful 

experience at the University of Sharjah. 

Prof. Ismail M. Al Bishri 

Chancellor

Message from the Dean 

The University of Sharjah’s Graduate Studies Guide is an executive 

and preliminary step aiming at organizing the graduate studies 

process at the University. It also contributes to realizing of the 

University’s vision of providing an atmosphere of excellence 

and creation to our dear graduate studies students. The manual 

is meant for both the current Master students and the potential 

students applying for the Master programs at the University. 

The Graduate Studies Guide includes the followings: 

1- The current Master programs; their objectives, contents 

(compulsory and elective courses) and general and specific 

conditions for admission. 

2- The bylaws of graduate studies and Master degree 

awarding as amended and recently approved by the Board 

of Trustees at the University. 

3- Executive instructions prepared by the University’s Graduate 

Studies Board, and approved recently by the Dean Council 

to become the guide for the graduate studies students from 

the beginning of their admission until their graduation. 

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Finally, the College of Graduate Studies and Research is pleased 

to thank the staff of the College who participated in preparing this 

Guide. We also present thanks to the academic departments 

who provided the Deanship with the basic information required 

to come up with this Guide. 

We wish success and prosperity to our Master program students 

at the University of Sharjah. 

Prof. Adnan Atoum 

Dean of the College of Graduate Studies and Research

University of Sharjah Overview 

Mission and Objectives 

The University of Sharjah aims to fulfill its obligations and responsibilities 

towards its students; add to human knowledge and scientific research; 

meet the needs of society; and enhance higher education in the country in 

coordination with other institutions of higher learning. 

Goals of the University 

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The University of Sharjah has a responsibility for meeting the Emirate of 

Sharjah’s educational and cultural needs within its Islamic values and 

tradition. The University of 

Sharjah is committed to the advancement of learning through teaching and 

research and strives to provide an environment that fosters the achievement 

of full potential among its students, faculty and staff. By pursuing these goals, 

the University contributes to the economic and social development of the 

Emirate of Sharjah and the United Arab Emirates at large. 

The Vision of the University of Sharjah 

The University of Sharjah’s vision is to become a leading academic institution 

in the Middle East and be well recognized around the world. 

The Core Values of the University 

The University of Sharjah endeavors to achieve its mission through a set of 

nine core values that define its character and color its personality. 

1. Ethical and Civic Responsibility: 

The first and primary value is the commitment of the university 

community to ethical and civic responsibility in accordance with Islamic 

teachings and universal humanistic ideals. 

2. Learning Environment: 

The University is committed to a student-centered and supportive 

modern learning environment that promotes critical thinking, 

independence of thought and the mastery of advanced technologies. 

3. Quality: 

The University is committed to high quality standards and continuous 

improvement in teaching, scholarship and service.

4. Creativity: 

The University promotes and rewards creativity and innovation in the 

pursuit of academic excellence. 

5. Outreach: 

The University is dedicated to community outreach, emphasizing 

service, transfer of know-how, and positive contribution to the welfare 

of the people. 

6. Global Outlook: 

While rooted in Islamic and Arabic traditions, the University promotes an 

international outlook and respect for other individuals and cultures. 

7. Intellectual Freedom: 

The University promotes openness, diversity, fairness and academic 

freedom. 

8. Leadership and Collegiality: 

The University promotes teamwork, tolerance and leadership by 

example. 

9. Accountability: 

Personal and institutional responsibility and accountability are 

necessary conditions for the accomplishment of the University’s 

mission and goals. 

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Overview 

The College of Graduate Studies and Research at the University was 

established in September 2006 to promote scientific research, and to foster 

the development of new and innovative graduate programs as well as the 

development of present programs. 

Scientific research started at the University of Sharjah since its early stages, 

and was managed through the Research and Studies Center, which was 

established in 1999. The University offered its first graduate program, the 

Executive MBA , in 2000. 

The mission of the College is to make knowledge accessible to students 

and academics as well as to encourage scientific innovation and excellence. 

The College of Graduate Studies also strives to provide academic, financial, 

and other support services for graduate students, while upholding academic 

standards. The College works to ensure that the offered graduate programs 

provide the optimal educational experience for its graduate students, and 

supports the development of their research capacity. 

There are currently 13 master's programs in various fields such as Engineering, 

Business, Law, Islamic Studies, Arabic Language, English Translation, 

Communication, History and Computer Sciences. The University plans to 

offer additional programs in the near future. 

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The College constantly cooperates with other scientific and academic institutions 

to enhance and promote research activities, to better serve the country's 

needs, in particular, and the Arab region in general. 

The College has two councils: The Academic Research Council and the 

Graduate Studies Council. These two councils work with the College 

to establish policies and procedures to promote excellence in graduate 

education and research. In addition, the College oversees the publication of 

two refereed academic Journals in Pure & Applied Sciences and in Shari'a 

Sciences & Humanities 

The College consists of two departments: the Department of Research and 

the Department of Graduate Studies. The duties of these departments are 

outlined below: 

A. Research Department: 

1. To evaluate research grant applications from the university faculty 

embers, and to provide worthy projects with appropriate financial support.

2. To follow up on funded research grants both inside and outside the 

university. 

3. To publish books and reports submitted by faculty members. 

4. To manage two refereed journals with the help of an editorial board. 

5. To support and supervise research groups in various departments and 

Colleges in order to enhance faculty inter-disciplinary research. 

6. To propose regulations and procedures related to research. 

7. Supervise the University of Sharjah Journals. 

B. Role of the Graduate Studies Department: 

1. To oversee graduate admissions in coordination with the academic 

departments. 

2. To follow up on students' academic progress, as well as their 

administrative affairs until graduation. 

3. To oversee graduate students research. 

4. To oversee the award of teaching assistantships for qualified graduate 

students. 

5. To propose, amend and coordinate the general graduate studies 

policies and ascertain their implementation 

6. To recommend the approval of new graduate programs 

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Graduate Studies Bylaws 

SUPREME PRESIDENT'S DECISION No. (5) GOVERNING GRADUATE 

STUDIES REGULATIONS. ISSUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE (2) 

OF THE EXECTIVE BY-LAWS OF LAW No.(2), FOR THE YEAR 2000 ON 

THE ESTABLISHMENT AND ORGANIZATION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF 

SHARJAH 

(These by-laws were modified by the Board of Trustees on Jan. 21. 2007) 

Section 1: Definitions 

ARTICLE (1) 

These regulations are called "the University of Sharjah Graduate Studies 

Regulations", and they shall come into force as of the date of approval by 

the Board of Trustees. 

ARTICLE (2) 

Each of the following words shall have the meaning given next to it unless 

the context indi¬cates otherwise: 

University : University of Sharjah 

Chancellor : Chancellor of the University 

Council : Graduate Studies Council 

Deanship : The College of Graduate Studies and Research Deanship 

Dean : Dean of the College of Graduate Studies and Research 

College : the Academic College concerned 

Department : The Academic Department concerned 

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Section 2: Goals of Graduate Studies 

ARTICLE (3) 

In establishing graduate studies and conferring graduate degrees, the University 

aims to achieve the following objectives: 

a. To enrich human knowledge in all fields through specialized programs 

of study and seri¬ous research aiming at making original contribution 

in sciences and practical applications and discovery of new scientific 

facts. 

b. To pay particular attention to Arab-Islamic studies by expanding their 

scope and publish¬ing their findings. 

c. To provide high-quality scientific and professional training to individuals 

working in the var¬ious fields of knowledge, theoretical and applied, to 

carry out the comprehensive devel¬opment plans of the United Arab 

Emirates.

d. To encourage those working in science to be abreast of fast-paced 

scientific and techno¬logical knowledge and to motivate them to be 

creative and innovative, to offer scientific and technical consultations 

to public and private institutions in the state and to encourage the 

scientific approach in dealing with the social problems in the UAE and 

the Arab World. 

e. To enable outstanding undergraduate students to pursue their higher 

studies locally. 

f. To enhance the quality of current university-level programs by interacting 

with the graduate programs, and to reinforce the University's status as 

a center for intellectual and cultural activity by opening channels to 

scientific endeavors worldwide. 

Section 3: The Organizing of Graduate Studies 

ARTICLE (4) 

A deanship of Graduate Studies shall be established to supervise and 

coordinate all gradu¬ate programs in the University, recommend their 

approval and evaluate and subject them to con¬stant review. 

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ARTICLE (5) 

A Graduate Studies Council shall be set up to oversee all matters related 

to graduate studies. The council shall be empowered to take all the 

necessary and relevant decisions in accordance with the provisions of 

these by-laws. It shall: 

a. Propose, amend and coordinate the general graduate studies policies 

in all colleges and centers, and ascertain their implementation after 

their approval. 

b. Propose subsidiary by-laws in coordination with the academic 

departments and colleges regarding the organization of graduate 

studies. 

c. Propose, implement, and supervise admission criteria. 

d. Recommend the approval of new programs after studying them and 

harmonizing them with existing programs. 

e. Recommend the approval of the decisions of graduate studies and 

their amendments along with changes and modifications to study 

plans. 

f. Recommend graduate degree titles in both Arabic and English based 

on the recommen¬dations of college councils. 

g. Recommend the conferral of academic degrees. 

h. Approve the proper decisions regarding all graduate students' affairs. 

i. Approve the formation of academic committees to supervise and 

examine theses. 

j. Lay down the general framework for research proposals, thesis-format 

guidelines, and the forms to be used by examining committees. 

k. Conduct periodic evaluations of graduate programs in consultation 

with internal and external specialized committees or bodies.

l. Review the annual reports on graduate studies submitted by the 

academic departments in the University. 

m. Study matters referred to it by the Council of Deans, the Chancellor, 

or by the Dean of Graduate Studies and submit recommendations 

thereon. 

ARTICLE (6) 

a. The Graduate Studies Council shall consist of the following: 

1. The Dean (chairman) 

2. The Deputy Dean 

3. Chair’s of the College Graduate Studies Committee for colleges that 

have master programs. 

4. Three professors nominated by the Dean and appointed by the 

Chancellor for one renewable year. 

b. The Council shall convene upon an invitation by the chair at least once a 

month. The meeting shall not be deemed legal if less than two-thirds of its 

members are present. Decisions shall be taken by a simple majority of the 

members present. In case of a tie, the side on which the chair has voted shall 

carry the motion. The Council may also form standing or ad-hoc committees 

from among its members or others to study matters referred to them. 

ARTICLE (7) 

Taking the following into consideration, the Council of Deans shall lay down 

detailed crite¬ria for the approval of graduate programs recommended by 

the Graduate Studies Council: 

a. That the academic department has a sufficient number of specialized 

professors and associate professors in the area of the program. 

b. That research facilities such as libraries, laboratories, computer 

facilities, etc. are avail¬able to ensure the success of the program in 

term of teaching, supervising and research. 

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ARTICLE (8) 

The Council of Deans shall be empowered to recommend the following degrees: 

a. Master's (M.A. and M. Sc.) 

b. Doctorate (Ph.D.). 

c. Higher Graduate Studies Diploma 

ARTICLE (9) 

Taking into consideration the provisions of Article 5, the Department shall 

submit to the College Council a detailed description of the program it wishes 

to offer, in which it points out the following: 

a. The objectives of the program and its relevance to the UAE society. 

b. The nature of the program with regard to its academic, professional 

and scientific orienta¬tion. 

c. The significance of the program and its rationale compared to 

programs offered by simi¬lar departments within the University and 

other universities in the UAE.

d. Available or requisite manpower needed to offer a high-quality program, 

both pedagogi¬cally and professionally, with special reference to the 

main areas of research in the Department. 

ARTICLE (10) 

The Graduate Studies Council shall study the proposed program and 

coordinate its require¬ments with those of existing programs, if any, to avoid 

duplication. Thereafter, a recommen¬dation shall be submitted to the Council 

of Deans to decide on the matter. 

ARTICLE (11) 

Changes in courses, program requirements, or admission criteria shall be 

made by a decision taken by the Council of Deans upon the recommendation 

of the Graduate Studies Program and in coordination with the departments 

concerned. 

ARTICLE (12) 

The University may offer joint programs administered by two or more 

departments or col¬leges in accordance with rules laid down by the Council 

of Deans upon the recommendation of the Graduate Studies Council and in 

coordination with the departments concerned. 

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Section 4: Admission and Registration 

First: Admission Requirements 

ARTICLE (13) 

The Council shall determine, upon the recommendation of the Colleges 

and Department Councils, the number of students to be admitted into the 

Graduate Studies Programs each year. 

ARTICLE (14) 

Each applicant for admission into the Master's programs shall: 

a. Be a holder of a Bachelor's degree from a recognized university; 

b. Have his/her degree in an area that qualifies him/her to join the 

program he/she is seeking to join; 

c. Submit a medical certificate attesting that he/she is free from infectious 

diseases. 

d. Submit recommendations by two of his/her former instructors. 

e. Submit a letter of approval by his/her employer if he/she is employed. 

ARTICLE (15) 

The minimum admission requirement for the Masters degree is a grade of 

Good in the first degree and a cumulative grade-point average (CGPA) of 

not less than 3.0 on a 4-point scale. Applicants whose CGPA is less than 3 

may be admitted conditionally in accordance with the executive instructions 

of the University and pursuant to the decisions of the Ministry of Higher

Education. The Graduate Studies Council may, upon recommendation from 

the department, add other conditions it deems necessary for admission. 

ARTICLE (16) 

Applicants shall satisfy all the other admission requirements stipulated by 

the’ Department concerned. 

ARTICLE (17) 

Each applicant to the doctorate program shall have had at least a very good 

standing (3 out of 4 points) on the master's level. 

ARTICLE (18) 

Admission to the master's or doctorate programs in areas other than 

those of the applicant's area of specialization may be granted upon the 

recommendation of the Department and College Councils and the approval 

of the Graduate Studies Council. 

ARTICLE (19) 

The Department concerned may recommend admission to the master's and 

doctorate programs conditional on the candidate passing a number of prerequisite 

courses within a period not exceeding two semesters. 

ARTICLE (20) 

The student shall be admitted by a decision of the Council upon a 

recommendation from the Postgraduate Studies Committee in the Department, 

and the Dean shall communicate the decision to the student, the Department, 

the College, and the Department of Admissions and Registration to carry out 

the registration of students. 

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ARTICLE (21) 

No student shall be allowed to join two graduate programs at the university 

at the same time. 

ARTICLE (22) 

Postponement and interruption of studies, transfer, dismissal from, or 

reinstatement in, the program shall all be governed by existing regulations. 

These actions shall be based on a decision by the Department Council and 

the approval of the College and the Graduate Studies Councils. 

Second: Educational System 

ARTICLE (23) 

Study for the master's degree shall take one of these two forms: 

a. Course work and a thesis. 

b. Course work and a research project 

ARTICLE (24) 

Study for the doctorate shall be by course work and a thesis.

ARTICLE (25) 

The academic year consists of two semesters. 

ARTICLE (26) 

The minimum time required for the award of the Master's degree is three 

semesters and the maximum is eight. The minimum time required for the 

award of a doctorate is six semesters for a person with a Master's degree, 

and the maximum is twelve. 

Third: Tests and Examinations 

ARTICLE (27) 

Tests and Examinations in graduate courses shall be governed by existing 

regulations. 

Section 5: Scientific Theses 

First: Preparation and Supervision 

ARTICLE (28) 

Theses shall be written in Arabic or English in accordance with the policy of 

the Department, with an abstract provided in the other language. 

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ARTICLE (29) 

Supervision of theses is the responsibility of full and associate professors. 

However, assis¬tant professors may be permitted to supervise theses in the 

Master's level, based on the approval of the Council. 

ARTICLE (30) 

The Council may permit supervision to someone of distinguished experience 

and scientific knowledge from outside the teaching staff. 

ARTICLE (31) 

Co-supervisor from outside the Department of specialization may be 

appointed when the need arises. 

ARTICLE (32) 

The maximum number of theses that can be supervised at any time is four for 

the full professor, three for the associate professor, and two for the assistant 

professor. The Council, however, may increase the number if necessary. 

ARTICLE (33) 

A supervisor may be replaced by another in accordance with the same 

procedures followed in the appointment of the first if compelling circumstances 

arise requiring such a replacement. 

Second: Theses Defense 

ARTICLE (34) 

The defense committee shall be appointed and a date therefore shall be 

set by a decision of the Dean based on a proposal from the supervisor, the

ecommendation of the Postgraduate Studies Committee in the Department 

and the approval of the College Postgraduate Studies Committee. 

ARTICLE (35) 

The examination committee shall submit its recommendation to the Dean of 

Graduate Studies through the Department's Chair within one week from the 

defense date. 

Third: Remuneration 

ARTICLE (36) 

a. Each examiner shall be paid AED. 1,000 for a master's thesis and 

AED. 2,000 for a doc¬torate thesis. 

b. Examiners from outside the UAE for the master's or a doctorate thesis 

shall be paid AED. 3,000 and provided with a return business ticket 

and full board in a suitable hotel for a maximum of three nights. 

ARTICLE (37) 

The Chancellor shall issue the regulations and decisions necessary for the 

implementation of these by-laws. 

ARTICLE (38) 

The Chancellor, Dean and the Department of Admission and Registration 

shall be responsible to implement the provisions of these by-laws 

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ARTICLE (39) 

These by-laws shall render any text or decision that contravenes its provisions 

null and void. 

Issued by Us Date: July 2, 2001 

Modified date: Jan. 21. 2007 

SULTAN BIN MOHAMMAD AL-QASIMI 

Supreme President of the University

Award of Master’s Degree Bylaws 

SUPREME PRESIDENT'S DECISION No.(6) FOR THE YEAR 2001 

GOVERNING THE AWARD OF THE MASTER'S DEGREE ISSUED IN 

ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE (2) OF THE EXECUTIVE BY-LAWS OF 

LAW No.( 2), FOR THE YEAR 2000 REGARDING THE ESTABLISHMENT 

AND ORGANIZATION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF SHARJAH 

(These by-laws were modified by the Board of Trustees on Jan. 21. 2007) 

Section 1: Definitions 

ARTICLE (1) 

These by-laws will be called (By-laws for the award of the Master's degree 

at the University of Sharjah) and will come into force as of the beginning of 

the academic year 2000-2001 

ARTICLE (2) 

The following terms will have the meanings set against them unless the 

context indicates otherwise: 

University : University of Sharjah 

Chancellor : Chancellor of the University 

Council : Graduate Studies Council 

Deanship : The College of Graduate Studies and Research Deanship 

Dean : Dean of the College of Graduate Studies and Research 

College : The Academic College concerned 

Department : The Academic Department concerned 

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Section 2: Master Degree Requirements 

ARTICLE (3) 

The minimum course requirement for the Master's degree are at least 33 

credit hours composed of 24 credit hours of coursework plus another 9 hours 

for thesis work or according to the requirements of the comprehension exam 

track. 

ARTICLE (4) 

The Master's program comprises the following, subject to the provisions of 

article (3): 

a. Compulsory courses : 9 - 24 credit hours 

b. Elective courses : 6 - 15 credit hours 

c. A thesis : 9 credit hours

ARTICLE (5) 

The Council may, upon a recommendation from the Graduate Studies 

Committee in the Department and the College instruct the student to a study 

a maximum of 12 credit hours as prerequisite courses to be taken during the 

first year of enrolment in the program, and such credits shall not be included 

in the CGPA or counted toward the time limit set for graduation. 

ARTICLE (6) 

The time limit set for obtaining the Masters degree shall be no less than 

three academic semesters, and shall not exceed eight academic semesters 

commencing from the semester in which the student starts his studies. The 

student may postpone study or withdraw from all courses for two additional 

academic semesters in accordance with the regulations. 

ARTICLE (7) 

a. The academic year is made up of two full semesters each lasting for 

16 weeks, excluding times for registration & examinations. 

b. The required credit load for each semester is 6-12 credit hours. 

Section 3: Admission 

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ARTICLE (8) 

The Council will determine, at the commencement of the academic year, and 

upon recommendations from the Colleges and the Departments, the number 

of students to be admitted in that year. 

ARTICLE (9) 

To be admitted into the Master's program, a candidate must fulfill the following 

requirements: 

a. The student must hold a bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a 

recognized university with a minimum grade of Good and a CGPA of 

3 on a 4-point scale. Students with a CGPA of less than 3.0 may be 

admitted conditionally in accordance with the executive instructions of 

the University and pursuant to the decisions of the Ministry of Higher 

Education. 

b. During his undergraduate years, his attendance must not have fallen 

below 75% of the required percentage. 

c. His undergraduate degree should be in a subject that would qualify 

him for the graduate major he wants to pursue in accordance with the 

study plan of that major. 

ARTICLE (10) 

A Master's candidate can be accepted in a Master's degree in a field different 

from his major upon the recommendation of the Department, College and 

the approval of the Council.

ARTICLE (11) 

A Department may require a student to pass 12 credits as prerequisite 

courses within two academic semesters from enrollment as a condition for 

admission in the program, subject to the following: 

a. Registration for Master level courses is not considered unless 

candidate has passed the required prerequisite courses. If he has only 

one or two more prerequisite courses to complete, the Department 

may allow him to enroll in the higher study courses. 

b. The time the student takes in order to finish the required prerequisite 

courses shall not be counted in the period set for obtaining the degree 

unless the student has enrolled in some of the compulsory graduate 

courses along with the prerequisites. 

ARTICLE (12) 

The Council may request additional admission requirements for the Master's 

degree based on the recommendations from of the Department. 

ARTICLE (13) 

a. Applications for admission to the Maters degree shall be submitted 

to the Deanship on forms prepared by the Deanship. Thereafter, the 

forms shall be forwarded to the concerned Department for appropriate 

decision in light of conditions of admission. 

b. The student shall be admitted by a recommendation of the 

Postgraduate Studies Committee in the Department, and the Dean 

shall communicate the decision to the student, the Department, 

the College and the Department of Admissions and Registration to 

complete registration procedures. 

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ARTICLE (14) 

If a student is expelled from a Master's program, he is not allowed to enroll 

in the same program again. 

Section 4: Transfer 

ARTICLE (15) 

At the commencement of study, the program will assign to each student an 

advisor to provide him with guidance in his studies and assist him in selecting 

a topic for his dissertation and the research proposal. 

ARTICLE (16) 

A student working towards the Master's degree may change his major 

provided his old Department, the new Department and the College approve 

such a transfer, subject to the following: 

a. The candidate must meet all the requirements for admission in addition 

to any extra requirements that the Department he wishes to transfer to 

deems necessary.

. The Postgraduate Studies Committee in the Department may 

recommend to the Dean that a maximum of 12 credit hours of 

corresponding courses that was studied at the university to be 

transferred provided that the student’s grades therein are included in 

his CGPA. 

c. The student's registration has not been cancelled for any reason. 

d. Time spent on a previous major is counted as part of the time needed 

to complete degree requirements in the Master's degree on the basis 

of nine credits to each semester 

e. A graduate student is allowed to change his major only once throughout 

the period allowed for Master's degree. 

ARTICLE (17) 

a. Subject to the provisions of Article 8 (number of students admitted 

in the program), a student may, by a decision of the Council based 

on a recommendation from the Postgraduate Studies Committee in 

the Department, transfer from a Masters program from outside the 

University to a similar program if he satisfies admission conditions and 

has not been dismissed from the university he is transferring from. 

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b. The Postgraduate Studies Committee in the Department may 

recommend to the Dean that no more than 9 credit hours of 

corresponding courses to be transferred provided that the student’s 

grade therein is not less than Very Good or (B) (3.0 out of 4.0) or 

equivalent. 

c. A maximum of four years have elapsed since he had studied the 

courses such counted. 

ARTICLE (18) 

Course grades referred to in Article (17) will not be calculated in the 

C.G.P.A. 

Section 5: Grades and Examinations 

ARTICLE (19) 

a. All final course grades are evaluated numerically and in point average 

according to the following grading system: 

Grades Percentage 

90 to 100 

85 to less than 90 




Less than 70 

Grades 

A 

B+ 

B 

C+ 

C 

F 

Points 

4 

3.5 

3 

2.5 

2 

0

. CGPA will be equivalent to the following grades: 

CGPA Points 

3.70 - 4.00 

3.30 - 3.69 

3.00 - 3.29 

Below 3.00 

Grades 

Excellent 

Very Good 

Good 

Fail 

ARTICLE (20) 

The minimum passing grade in any graduate course is C+ and prerequisite 

courses are on a pass-fail bases. 

ARTICLE (21) 

a. A minimum C.G.P.A of 3.00 is required for graduation in the Master 

programs. 

b. For the purpose of raising his CGPA, a student may repeat a maximum 

of two courses throughout his study period. The highest score shall be 

included in the CGPA. 

ARTICLE (22) 

Grades for the pass/fail credit courses shall not be counted as part of his 

C.G.P.A. 

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ARTICLE (23) 

The distribution of grades in a graduate course is as follows: 

20% - 30% for semester exams 

30% - 40% for reports & research work 

40% for the final exams 

ARTICLE (24) 

The by-laws governing the award of the Bachelor's degree will be applied to 

all cases to which no provisions or regulations have been given regarding 

issues related to master programs. 

ARTICLE (25) 

The Council will approve the thesis proposal and the appointment of a 

supervisor. 

ARTICLE (26) 

A student may not register for the thesis credits until he has successfully 

completed 50% of the required credit hours in accordance with the provisions 

of article (20) and paragraph (a) of article (21).

Section 6: Attendance 

ARTICLE (27) 

a. If the student absence exceeds 25% of the total number of hours of 

any course without an excuse acceptable to the course instructor and 

approved by the College Dean, the student shall be barred from the 

final examination and shall be given a grade of (F). However, he may 

duly withdraw from the course if the remaining period permits such 

withdrawal in accordance with the regulations. 

b. If the student absence with an excuse acceptable to the course 

instructor and approved by the College Dean exceeds (25%) of the 

total number of credits of any course, the student shall be considered 

to have withdrawn from the course and a grade of (W) shall be recorded 

in his transcript 

ARTICLE (28) 

Academic rules & regulations governing the award of the Bachelor's degree 

will apply to all the procedures followed in submitting a medical excuse. 

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ARTICLE (29) 

A student, who has missed a final exam with an excuse acceptable to the 

Dean of Graduate Studies, is given an "I" (incomplete) for the course. In 

this case the instructor concerned will be informed, and the "F" is replaced 

by an "I". The "I" must be cleared within the first few weeks of the following 

semester. However, if the student has withdrawn the following semester, he 

is to clear the "I" in, the following semester. 

Section 7: Drop-Add, Postponement, and Suspension of 

Registration 

FIRST: Drop and Add 

ARTICLE (30) 

A student may withdraw from one or more courses during the first week of the 

semester without recording the course on his transcript. He may also withdraw 

from one or more courses during the first eight weeks of the semester with 

the approval of the Dean and the recommendation of the course instructor 

in accordance with a special form prepared by the Deanship. The Director of 

Admissions and Registration and the Chairman of the Department shall be 

advised in writing of the decision, and a grade of (W) shall be recorded in the 

student’s transcript. 

ARTICLE (31) 

a. The number of credit hours registered by the student should not fall, 

as a result of a student's withdrawal, below the minimum study load 

permitted by these by-laws.

. A student whose absence exceeds 25% will be deemed to have 

withdrawn from the course and will receive a (W) grade in his record 

for that course if he presented an acceptable excuse. His study in that 

course will be considered postponed. 

ARTICLE (32) 

a. The Dean of Graduate Studies may approve the withdrawal of a 

student from all the courses in a given semester, provided that the 

request for withdrawal is submitted no later than 2 weeks before the 

final exams. The student will receive a "W" grade for the courses of 

that semester. 

b. The Dean of Graduate Studies may approve a student's complete 

withdrawal from the program in which he was admitted, provided that 

an application is submitted no later than 2 weeks before the start of 

the final exams. A student who withdraws will not be allowed to enroll 

in the same program if his C.G.P.A. was less than 3.00 at the time of 

withdrawal. 

SECOND: POSTPONEMENT 

ARTICLE (33) 

A student is permitted to postpone (Leave) his studies only after he has 

completed at least one semester in the program he has enrolled in. 

ARTICLE (34) 

A student who has spent at least one semester in the program which he 

has joined may request a postponement for a period of not more than 

two consecutive or separate semesters by a decision of the Dean and a 

recommendation from the Postgraduate Committee in the Department, 

provided that this is done in the first half of the semester. 

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ARTICLE (35) 

The Student's study will be postponed: 

a. His application for postponement as in Article (34) is approved. 

b. If paragraph (b) of Article 31 or paragraph (a) of Article (32) is 

applicable. 

Third: Suspension of Registration 

ARTICLE (36) 

The student status will be deemed under suspension if the semester starts 

and he has not registered for that semester. 

ARTICLE (37) 

If the student stops his studies for two consecutive or separate semesters, 

he shall be dismissed from the program but may be re-admitted by a Council 

decision.

ARTICLE (38) 

A student who has lost the right to study as a result of study suspension or 

withdrawal from a program may submit an application for re-admission. If 

admission conditions in his old program are satisfied, he may be re-admitted 

by following the regular admission procedures. His academic record shall be 

kept intact and he shall be permitted to resume the program in accordance 

with the study plan approved after his re-admission provided that the period 

of suspension or withdrawal does not exceed four years. 

Section 8: Academic Warning and Expulsion 

ARTICLE (39) 

A student will be placed under academic probation in one of the following 

two cases: 

a. If he fails to obtain, by the end of any semester, a C.G.P.A. of 3 out of 

4 in the courses he studied until the end of the semester in question. 

b. If the supervisor decides that the student is negligent in his thesis 

work. 

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ARTICLE (40) 

A student will be suspended from the Master's program if: 

a. The student fails to score C+ in a course, even when repeated for a 

better grade. 

b. If his C.G.P.A. falls below 3.00 out of 4.00 for 2 semesters and he fails 

to clear the probation by the third semester. 

c. If his study period exceeds the maximum time limit allowed in Article 

(6). 

d. If he commits any act that violates the rules, regulations and by-laws 

of the University. 

ARTICLE (41) 

A student who is expelled from the program because of his low C.G .P.A is 

allowed to re-enroll for 9 credit hours. If he manages to raise his C.G.P.A. to 

3.00 & clears the probation, he is allowed to re-enroll provided that: 

a. His C.G.P.A., was a minimum of 2.5 when expelled. 

b. The courses he enrolls for are part of his study program. 

c. He completes these courses in no more than two consecutive 

semesters from his expulsion. The two semesters will, however, be 

included in the maximum allowed period for graduation 

Section 9: Supervision and Defense of Thesis 

ARTICLE (42) 

a. The Council appoints a supervisor for the Master's candidate based 

on the recommendation of the Graduate Committee in the in the 

Department concerned.

. The Council shall make a decision to approve the thesis proposal no 

later than the end of the third semester from the date when the student 

joined the program based on the recommendation of the Department. 

ARTICLE (43) 

a. The supervisor appointed to supervise the thesis must be a full 

professor or an associate professor. 

b. If need be, the supervisor could be an assistant professor who has at 

least 2 years of experience and a minimum of two papers in his field 

of specialization published or accepted for publication in a refereed 

journal or two papers. 

c. The supervisor could be a distinguished researcher or eminent 

authority in the field in question from outside the University and will be 

appointed by a decision of the Council upon a recommendation from 

the Department and College. 

ARTICLE (44) 

The maximum number of theses supervised by one professor shouldn't 

exceed: 

a. Four in case the supervisor is a full professor 

b. Three in case the supervisor is an associate professor 

c. Two in case the supervisor is an assistant professor, subject to the 

provisions of paragraph (b) of 

ARTICLE (43) 

The Council, however, has the right to increase the number of theses to be 

supervised according to the Department recommendations. 

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ARTICLE (45) 

The Council may decide, upon the recommendation of the Department and 

the supervisor, to appoint a second supervisor for the thesis if the need 

arises. 

ARTICLE (46) 

In special circumstances, a supervisor may be replaced by someone else in 

the same manner he was appointed. 

ARTICLE (47) 

The Council may decide, upon a recommendation of the Department, that a 

supervisor who is on paid or unpaid sabbatical leave, continues to supervise 

individually or jointly the student's thesis provided that the leave is spent in 

the United Arab Emirates. 

ARTICLE (48) 

At the end of each semester, the supervisor submits a detailed report to the 

head of Department in which he charts the student's progress. A copy of the 

report will also be submitted to the Dean of Graduate Studies.

ARTICLE (49) 

Once the thesis is completed, the supervisor will submit a final report to the 

head of Department in order to complete the procedures stipulated by the 

degree requirements regulations. 

ARTICLE (50) 

The weight for teaching master courses and theses supervision load shall 

be calculated in accordance with the executive instructions issued by the 

University. 

ARTICLE (51) 

Both the title and the theses proposal may be modified if required in the 

same manner adopted for thesis proposal approval. 

ARTICLE (52) 

The defense committee shall be appointed and a date shall be set by a decision 

of the Dean based on a proposal from the supervisor, the recommendation of 

the Postgraduate Studies Committee in the Department and the approval of 

the College Postgraduate Studies Committee. 

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ARTICLE (53) 

The number of the defense committee members shall be at least three 

(excluding the co-supervisor). One of them must be from outside the 

Department or University, and must satisfy the conditions of supervision. 

The supervisor shall be the Chairman of the Committee which will take its 

decision by a majority vote (2/3 or 3/4 or 4/5). 

ARTICLE (54) 

The discussion of the thesis will be in the following manner: 

a. The student will present a synopsis of his thesis. 

b. The chairman of the panel will conduct the discussion at the end of 

which the panel will deliberate, make one of the following decisions 

and communicate it to the student: 

1. To accept the thesis and recommend awarding the degree. 

2. To accept the thesis and the award of the degree after the remarks of 

the panel have been taken into account. In this case, the student will 

be given a period of no less than one month and no more than three 

months from the date of the viva. Following this, the panel members 

will submit individual reports to the chairman of the panel indicating 

that the student has complied with the remarks. The chairman will 

convey the reports to the head of Department along with the report of 

the viva panel for submission to the Deanship of Graduate Studies. 

3. To re-discuss the thesis after major changes have been made, in which 

case the student will be given a period of no less than six months and 

no more than one year from the date of discussion. 

4. To reject the thesis and state the reasons for the decision. In this 

case, the student will be awarded a postgraduate diploma.

5. If the period specified in paragraphs (2) and (3) of this article expires 

without the student submitting his thesis along with the required 

changes, or if he fails to incorporate the panel's remarks, the thesis 

will be deemed to have been rejected, and the provisions of paragraph 

(4) of this Article will apply. 

Section 10: General Provisions 

ARTICLE (55) 

The student will be awarded the Master's degree by a decision of the Council 

of Deans upon the recommendation of the Council, which will base its 

recommendation on the decision of the viva panel to accept the thesis. 

ARTICLE (56) 

The student will grant the University in writing the right to photocopy the 

entire thesis or parts thereof for research purposes and exchange with other 

universities. 

ARTICLE (57) 

The Council of Deans will take decisions on council recommendations for 

matters not provided for in these by-laws. 

ARTICLE (58) 

The Deanship of Graduate Studies and the Department of Admission and 

Registration will be responsible for the implementation of these instructions. 

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Issued by Us Date: July 2, 2001 

Modified date: Jan. 21. 2007 

SULTAN BIN MOHAM MAD AL-QASIMI 

The Supreme President of the University

Graduate Teaching Assistantship Bylaws 

The Trustee Board approved the following Bylaws on Jan. 

29, 2005, meeting number 17, as follow: 

1- Introduction and Purpose of Teaching Assistantship: 

Gradate Studies programs help the University to achieve its aims of excellence 

in teaching, research and community services. To contribute in achieving 

this goal it is important for the university to attract graduate students 

of exceptional professional promise, through Graduate Teaching Assistantships. 

While the student teaching assistant makes progress toward his Master's 

Degree, he or she can also contribute to the educational activities of the university 

and gain experience in teaching, research and other academic services. 

The work experience of graduate students reinforces and enhances 

their academic development. The graduate assistant is expected to perform 

well academically to retain the assistantship. As an employee, the graduate 

student is expected to meet teaching, research and administrative obligations. 

She or her is to work under the supervision of experienced faculty and 

receive in-service training. The graduate assistant receives financial support 

for graduate studies by contributing to the teaching and the research mission 

of the university. 

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Graduate Student Assistantship should be used as a recruiting device to 

attract highly qualified students. The assistantship can be used effectively 

to the benefit of the academic community; can serve the eventual PH. D. 

degree program, and can result in developing future faculty members for the 

university. 

2- Workload: 

Teaching Assistants must be full-time graduate students and are assigned 

a workload of no more than 50% of their time, i.e. an average of 20 hours 

per week including the time spent in preparation, classroom and laboratory 

teaching, grading counseling students, administrative work, etc……. 

Teaching Assistants are entitled to one month summer vacation. 

3- Duties and Responsibilities: 

The duties and responsibilities of teaching assistants vary according to the 

assigned courses as well as the nature of work available in the corresponding 

department. However, teaching assistants are typically expected to perform 

any of the following tasks, whenever applicable:

- Grade homework and lab reports. 

- Conduct review sessions and study groups. 

- Schedule and maintain regular office hours to meet with students. 

- Assist in students' field trips. 

- Conduct proctoring of midterm and final examinations and assist in other 

relevant administrative duties. 

- Order or obtain material needed for classes. 

- Other duties pertaining to the instructional mission of the university. 

4- Eligibility for Appointment: 

Teaching Assistants are selected on the basis of their undergraduate studies 

performance and their academic promise to be effective instructions in their 

field of training and study. 

To be eligible for teaching Assistantships, graduate studies must have the 

following: 

- GPA of at least 3.25/4 in undergraduate studies. 

- Achieving the required criteria that are set by the relevant department in 

language and communication and computer skills. 

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Teaching Assistants candidates are interviewed by the Department Graduate 

Studies Committee for the purpose of assessing their communication 

skills and their potential performance in teaching. 

5- Tuition and Compensation: 

A. Teaching Assistants receive tuition waiver for only the 33 credit required to 

obtain the Masters degree. However, teaching assistants should pay for their 

course materials and textbooks at their own cost. In addition, the Teaching 

Assistants get a stipend of 2500 Dirham per month for the 12 months of the 

year. He also gets health insurance and can get room accommodation at the 

students housing according to the required regulations. 

B. The university has the right to demand a full refund of expenses of the 

assistantship in case the student decides to withdraw or quit the assistantship. 

6- Assistantship Duration: 

Graduate students are given Assistantship on a yearly basis for a maximum 

of 3 years within which the teaching Assistant must complete his degree 

requirements. 

The yearly renewal of the assistantship is based on the progress and performance 

of the student, which includes maintaining of a minimum of 3.0 GPA 

as well as satisfactory performance in his duties. 

7- Evaluation: 

Each department is responsible for the evaluation of the performance of the 

teaching assistants in their employment according to the corresponding job

description and criteria. A recommendation on renewal is made to the Graduate 

Studies Council for approval. 

8- Additional Employment: 

Teaching Assistants are not allowed to work outside the university. 

9- Announcement and Application: 

The university announces, before the beginning of each academic year, the 

number of available teaching assistantships for each department for the 

coming year. A candidate seeking teaching assistantship will complete and 

submit the Teaching Assistantship Application Form, in addition to his application 

file for admission. 

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Executive Regulations of the Master’s Programs 

Executive Regulations for the Masters Programs Based on the Decision 

of the Council of Deans No. ( ) for the Year 2007, Issued in Accordance 

with the Supreme President’s Decision No. 5 for the Year 2001 Regarding 

the Graduate Studies Regulations and Decision No. (6) Regarding the 

Regulations for Awarding the Masters Degree. 

Sections 

Articles of Proposed Regulations 

Designation 

Article 1: 

These regulations shall be called (Executive Regulations for the Master’s 

Program at the University of Sharjah) and shall come into force from the date 

of their approval. 

Definitions 

Article 2: 

The following expressions shall have the meanings set against them unless 

the context indicates otherwise: 

The University : The University of Sharjah. 

The Chancellor : The Chancellor of the University. 

The Council : The Council of Graduate Studies. 

Deanship : Deanship of the College of Graduate Studies and Research. 

Dean : Dean of the College of Graduate Studies and Research. 

College : The academic College concerned. 

Department : The academic Department Concerned. 

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Masters Degree Requirements 

Article 3: 

The minimum course requirements for the Masters degree shall be 33 credit 

hours provided that compulsory courses range between 924- credit hours 

and electives between 615- plus 9 credit hours for the thesis. 

Article 4: 

The Master programs can be completed in two tracks: either through a thesis 

tract (a minimum of 24 credit hours in addition to 9 credit hours of thesis) or 

by coursework (non-thesis track) (a minimum of 33 credit hours including a 

research project and a comprehensive examination). 

Article 5: 

The Council may, upon the recommendation of the Department, accept a 

student either in the thesis track or in the non-thesis track.

Article 6: 

The time limit set for the student to obtain the Masters degree shall be no less 

than three semesters and not more than eight semesters. The student may 

postpone or withdraw his study up to two academic semesters thus making 

the maximum time limit 10 semesters, excluding the summer session. 

Article 7: 

The academic year shall be two semesters, each of which consisting of 16 

weeks. 

Article 8: 

The credit load for each semester shall be 612- credit hours for the full-time 

student and 6 credit hours for the part-time student. This load may be less 

than 6 credit hours in case of special circumstances related to the student or 

the program and with the Dean’s approval. 

Article 9: 

The student must regularly attend all courses he registers and the instructor 

shall take attendance on special rosters which he will keep until the end of 

the following semester. 

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Admission 

Article 10: 

The Council shall determine the maximum number of students to be admitted 

in each program every year in accordance with the recommendations of the 

College council and a proposal from the Departmental council. 

Article 11: 

Applications for admission to the Masters programs shall be submitted to 

the Deanship on forms prepared by the Deanship. Thereafter, the forms 

shall be forwarded to the concerned Department concerned for appropriate 

decisions on admission. Such decisions must be made within two weeks 

from the receipt of application forms, and will be based on admission criteria 

and competition between applicants. 

Article 12: 

Conditions of admission to the Master’s program include the followings: 

a. The student must hold a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university 

with a minimum grade of Good and a CGPA of 3 on a 4-point scale. 

Students with a CGPA of 2.5 to 2.99 may be admitted conditionally 

provided that they register for 69- credits hours in the first semester 

of their study and obtain a “B” average. Otherwise, a student will be 

expelled from the program. 

b. The degree must be in a major that enables the student to study the 

Master program, and students from majors different from the Master 

program may be admitted upon the recommendation of the Department

and the College and the approval of the Council and after studying the 

prerequisite courses assigned by the Department. 

c. Attendance in the bachelor’s degree must not be less than 75% of the 

total hours required for graduation. Students with degrees obtained by 

distance learning are not admitted. 

d. Meeting the TOEFL condition: 

1) Students in programs taught in English: The student must obtain 

550 points on the TOEFL test or 6 on IELTS. A student may be 

admitted conditionally if he obtains 530 points or better on the 

TOEFL provided that the student must enroll in an English language 

course and receive a TOFEL score of 550 at the end of his first 

semester of study. The student will be expelled from the program if 

these two conditions are not met. 

2) Students in programs taught in Arabic: These majors do not require 

TOEFL points, but the student is required to take and pass an 

English language course as a prerequisite . The student, however, 

be exempted from this prerequisite if he scores 400 points on the 

TOEFL. 

e. The Departmental council may, with the approval of the Council, 

stipulate additional conditions for admissions and re-admissions. 

Article 13: 

Selection of students shall be determined through competition in accordance 

with their CGPA’s in the bachelor’s degree. The Council may, upon the 

recommendation of the Department, add other conditions for preference 

provided that their contribution to selection decision criteria does not 

exceed 20%. 

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Article 14: 

The Council may, upon a recommendation from the Graduate Studies 

Committee in the Department and the validation of the College, direct a 

student to study no more than 12 credit hours as prerequisites to be taken 

in the first year of study. No prerequisite courses shall be counted in the 

calculation of the CGPA or the time limit set for graduation (one semester is 

to be added for each 69- hours). 

Article 15: 

A student may be admitted in a program other than his major upon the 

recommendation of the Departmental council, the College council and the 

approval of the Council. Additionally, the Department shall determine the 

prerequisite courses the student must take in a period not to exceed two 

semesters or a maximum of 24 credit hours. Such prerequisites must be 

taken before the Masters courses, and , for each 12 prerequisite credits 

taken by the student, a semester shall be added to the time limit set for 

completing the program.

Article 16: 

The student shall be admitted by a decision of the Council upon a 

recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee in the Department. 

The Dean shall communicate the decision to the student, the Department, 

the College and the Department of Admissions and Registration to duly carry 

out the registration of students. 

Article 17: 

If a student is expelled from a program, he can not be re-admitted in the 

same program again. 

Article 18: 

A student may not join two Masters programs at the university at the same 

time. 

Article 19: 

No new batches of students may be registered in any Master’s program if the 

total number of admitted students is less than five. 

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Advising 

Article 20: 

The Department shall appoint an academic advisor from the faculty, and the 

Department chairman shall communicate the names of advisors to the Dean 

and the College Dean. 

Article 21: 

The academic advisor shall prepare, jointly with the student, a study 

schedule or plan on a special form which will include compulsory, elective 

and prerequisite courses in accordance with the program study plan and the 

student’s admission conditions. This plan will be reviewed every semester 

in order to follow up on the student’s progress. 

Transfer within the university 

Article 22: 

A student may transfer from one Masters program to another within the 

university after a minimum of one semester of enrolment, with the approval of 

both Departments and with the same regular admission procedures subject 

to the following: 

A. Meeting the conditions of the program the student is transferring to in 

terms of average, availability of places and any other conditions. 

B. The Graduate Studies Committee in the Department may recommend 

to the Dean that no more than 12 credits of relevant courses be 

transferred provided that such hours be included in the student’s new 

CGPA. 

C. The student’s registration has not been cancelled or he has not been 

expelled from the university.

D. The period the student spent in the program he is transferring from 

shall be counted in the time limit for graduation, and the period shall 

be calculated as one semester for each 69- credits per semester. 

Transfer from another university. 

Article 23: 

A student may transfer from a Masters program from outside the University 

to a similar program if he satisfies admission conditions by a decision of 

the Council upon a recommendation of the Graduate Studies Committee in 

the Department and through regular admission procedures subject to the 

following: 

A. The Graduate Studies Committee in the Department may recommend 

to the Dean that no more than 9 credit hours of corresponding courses 

be included provided that the student’s grade therein is not less than 

Very Good or (B) (3.0 out of 4.0) or equivalent. Such grades shall not 

be counted in the student’s new CGPA. 

B. The student has not been expelled from the university he is transferring 

from 

C. One semester for each 69- hours shall be subtracted from the time 

limit for obtaining the degree. 

D. A maximum of four years have elapsed since he had studied the 


Postponement 

Article 24: 

A student who has spent at least one semester in the program which he 

has joined may request a postponement for a period of no more than two 

consecutive or separate semesters by a decision of the Dean upon a 

recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee in the Department, 

provided that this is done in the first half of the semester. The decision shall be 

communicated to the Director of Admissions and Registration in accordance 

with article 6 of these regulations. 

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Article 25: 

Postponement shall be deemed effective if the student is considered to 

have withdrawn from all courses due to his excessive absence and by an 

excuse was acceptable to the Dean. This period shall be included in the 

postponement period. 

Withdrawal 

Article 26: 

A student may withdraw from one or more courses during the first week 

of the semester without recording the course on his transcript. He may 

also withdraw from one or more courses during the first eight weeks of the 

semester with the approval of the Dean upon the recommendation of the 

course instructor and in accordance with a special form prepared by the

Deanship. The Director of Admissions and Registration and the Chairman of 

the Department shall be advised in writing of the decision, and a grade of (W) 

shall be recorded in the student’s transcript. 

Article 27: 

The Dean may permit a student to withdraw from a number of courses 

provided that three credits remain if the student produces convincing 

justifications to the Dean. 

Article 28: 

The Dean may approve the withdrawal of a student from all courses he has 

registered for at least two weeks before the final examinations if he submits 

compelling justifications. The student shall be deemed to have postponed 

his study if he does not exceed the postponement period permitted by the 

regulations in accordance with a form prepared by the Deanship. 

Article 29: 

The Dean may approve the withdrawal of a student from a program in 

which he is accepted at least two weeks prior to the final examinations. A 

student whose CGPA is less than 3 out of 4 may not re-register in the same 

program. 

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Article 30: 

If the student stops his studies for two consecutive or separate semesters, 

he shall be dismissed from the program and can be re-admitted by a council 

decision. 

Probation 

Article 31: 

The student shall be placed under probation by the Deanship in either of the 

following cases: 

A. If he fails to obtain a CGPA of (3 out of 4) at the end of any semester. 

B. If the supervisor sees that the student has neglected his Masters 

thesis. 

Article 32: 

If the student’s CGPA falls below 3, the Deanship shall send him a warning 

and a second warning in the following semester after which he will be expelled 

from the program upon the receipt of the third warning. The postponement 

period will not count in the period of warning. 

Expulsion and Re-Admission 

Article 33: 

A student is expelled from the program in any of the following cases: 

A. If he withdraws from all courses in the first semester of study.

B. If he fails in any of the compulsory courses twice, except for prerequisites. 

C. If he fails in three courses in his study throughout his entire time in the 

program. 

D. If he fails the comprehensive examination twice. 

E. If he fails to obtain the minimum CGPA (3 out of 4) upon the receipt of 

the third warning. 

F. If he exceeds the maximum number of semesters set in these 

regulations or exceeds the period of postponement stated in these 

regulations. 

G. If he commits a violation that is punishable by expulsion in accordance 

with the university by-laws and regulations. 

H. If he fails his thesis defense. 

Article 34: 

A student expelled from a program may not return to the same program, but 

may apply for another program in accordance with the conditions of the new 

program and a maximum of 12 relevant credit hours may be transferred to 

the new program. 

Article 35: 

A student expelled from a program due to a fall in his CGPA may register 

for a maximum of 9 credit hours for the purpose of raising his CGPA as a “ 

special study” student. He may re-register in his original program once his 

CGPA reaches 3 again provided the following: 

A. His CGPA at the time of expulsion was not less than 2.5 out of 4. 

B. He must repeat the courses he has failed or in which his grade was 

less than 3 as well as any other courses in the study plan which the 

student has not studied. 

C. The student may be placed under a “special study” status for a 

maximum period of two semesters, and this period shall count as part 

of the time limit set for graduation. 

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Article 36: 

A student who has stopped his studies or withdrawn from the program 

may apply for re-admission. If he meets conditions of admission in his old 

major, he will be re-admitted through the regular admission procedures. 

His academic record shall be maintained intact and he shall complete the 

program in accordance with the study plan approved by the Department at 

the time of re-admission provided that no more than four years have elapsed 

since he ceased study at the university and his C.G.P.A. was at least 3.00 

at the time of withdrawal. 

Article 37: 

A student expelled from the university for any reason in accordance with the 

university applicable regulations and by-laws.

Examinations and grades 

Article 38: 

Course grades in letters and numbers shall be as follows: 

Mark (100%) 

90 to 100 





Less than 70 

Letter Grade 

A 

B+ 

B 

C+ 

C 

F 

Points 

4 

3.5 

3 

2.5 

2 

0 

Article 39: 

GPA is equivalent to the following grades: 

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Points 

3.70 - 4.00 

3.30 - 3.69 

3.00 - 3.29 

Below 3.00 

Grades 

Excellent 

Very Good 

Good 

Article 40: 

The pass grade for each course in the Masters program shall be (C+). And 

Prerequisites are reported on a pass/fail bases only. 

Fail 

Article 41: 

Minimum passing CGPA is (3 out of 4) points. 

Article 42: 

A student may repeat a maximum of two courses for the purpose of raising his 

CGPA throughout the study period, and the highest grade shall be counted 

in the CGPA. 

Article 43: 

An elective substitute course may be taken if the original course is not offered 

for more than one semester from the date of failing. Grades of electives 

in excess of the study plan shall not be counted in the CGPA but shall be 

recorded in the student’s grade transcript. 

Article 44: 

The grade distribution in any course will consist of the followings: 

A. 2030%- for the mid-semester test 

B. 3040%- for reports and research 

C. 40% for the final examination

Article 45: 

Courses of a practical , research or applied nature shall be exempted from 

the distribution stated in the article above with the approval of the Graduate 

Committee in the Department and the Dean’s approval. 

Article 46: 

A course grade may be reviewed at the initiative of the instructor in case 

of miscalculation or error in grading or upon a written request from the 

student to the Graduate Studies Committee in the Department. In this case, 

the Department shall advise the Dean so that the result will be reviewed by 

the Council within a week of announcing the results. Documents supporting 

grade change shall be enclosed, and if the Council approves the change, the 

Council shall duly inform the Department of Admissions and Registration and 

the Department within two weeks thereof. 

Article 47: 

If a student is absent from the final examination or any other semester work 

for a compelling reason or submits a medical report acceptable to the Dean 

in accordance with university regulations, a grade of “Incomplete” shall be 

recorded for the student on a special form prepared by the Deanship. The 

student must complete this grade before the end of the following semester 

at the latest except in the summer session and the postponed semester. 

Otherwise, the Department of Admissions and Registration will change 

the mark of the final examination or missing marks to zero and the grade 

obtained will be entered in the student’s record. 

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Article 48: 

If the examination is held on time, the instructor will complete a special form 

prepared y the Deanship for the full grade. Copies of the form will be kept in 

the Deanship and in the Department of Admissions and Registration. 

Attendance 

Article 49: 

If a student’s absence exceeds 25% of the total number of teaching hours in 

any course without an excuse acceptable to the instructor and approved by 

the College Dean, the student shall be barred from the final examination and 

will receive a grade of “F”. He may also duly withdraw from the course if the 

drop period still applies in accordance with the regulations. 

Article 50: 

If a student’s absence reaches more than 25% of the total number of teaching 

hours in any course with a medical excuse or an excuse acceptable to the 

instructor and approved by the Dean, the student shall be deemed to have 

withdrawn from the course, and the word “withdrawn” shall be entered in his 

record.

Registration of thesis 

Article 51: 

Theses shall be written either in Arabic or English in accordance with the 

Deanship guidelines and the Department requirements provided that an 

abstract is written in the other language. 

Article 52: 

A supervisor and a joint supervisor (if any) shall be appointed for the thesis 

from among the Department faculty, giving consideration to the student’s 

selection as much as possible, by a decision of the Council and upon a 

recommendation from the Graduate Studies Committee in the Department 

and the approval of the Graduate Studies Committee in the College. 

Article 53: 

University theses shall be supervised by professors and associate professors. 

An assistant professor may also supervise a thesis provided that he has 

been teaching at university level for a minimum of two years and has at least 

two papers in his field of specialization published or accepted for publication 

in journals recognized by the university. Faculty or qualified professionals 

from outside the Department may act as joint supervisors (co-supervisors) 

by a decision of the Council. 

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Article 54: 

Conditions applicable to the main supervisor shall apply to the joint supervisor 

from the university faculty. 

Article 55: 

Application to supervise a thesis proposal must include an updated resume 

of the supervisor who is undertaking supervision for the first time. The 

supervisor is expected to have at least two papers published or accepted for 

publication over the past five years. Such publications must be recognized 

by the university. 

Article 56: 

The maximum number of theses a supervisor may supervise at nay one time 

will be as follows: 

• professor: 4 theses 

• associate professor: 3 theses 

• assistant professor: 2 theses 

The council may increase the number of theses for each supervisor in 

accordance with the legitimate needs of the Department and with the approval 

of the Graduate Studies Committee in the Department. 

Article 57: 

The supervisor may be changed in justifiable circumstances, and with the 

same conditions for appointment of a supervisor.

Article 58: 

A faculty member on sabbatical leave or unpaid leave may, by a decision of 

the Council and upon the recommendation of the Department, continue to 

supervise a student’s thesis or participate in the supervision thereof provided 

that he is spending his leave within the United Arab Emirates. 

Article 59: 

A student may register the thesis after the completion of 12 credit hours, 

and after completing all the prerequisite courses and any other conditions 

stipulated for admission, including the English language requirements. 

Article 60: 

The following steps must be followed in thesis registration: 

A. The student will submit an application along with the thesis proposal 

on a special form prepared by the Deanship to the chairman of the 

Department in accordance with the proposal guidelines the Deanship 

prepares. 

B. The chairman of the Department will set a public date for the discussion 

of the proposal which will be attended by the supervisor, the faculty 

members in the Department and the postgraduate students within two 

weeks from the date of submission. 

C. The Graduate Studies Committee in the Department will approve the 

proposal after discussion to ensure that modifications required in the 

discussion have been complied with and the proposal will be forwarded 

to the Graduate Studies Committee in the College for approval within 

two weeks of the receipt thereof. 

D. The Council will approve, return or propose changes to the thesis 

proposal within four weeks of receiving it. 

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Article 61: 

The supervisor shall submit a detailed progress report to the Department 

chairman at the end of each semester and a copy of the report should be 

forwarded to the Dean. 

Article 62: 

The thesis shall be registered as 9 or zero credit hours. The student may 

register the initially nine hours upon the completion of 12 credit hours and 

such registration, however, is not contingent upon the Council’s approval of 

the thesis proposal. A grade of “Incomplete’ will be recorded for the student 

if he did not defend his thesis. The student must continue to register zero 

credit hours every semester thereafter until the student defends his thesis. 

Article 63: 

The thesis title and proposal may be modified if the need arises, and reasons 

for modification must be cited in the same manner in which it was initially 

approved.

Article 64: 

Supervisor shall be paid Dh2,000 per semester for each thesis with a 

maximum of three semesters if he reached the maximum teaching load. Half 

of this amount will be paid in case of joint supervision. If a supervisor has 

not reached the maximum teaching load, one credit hour per thesis for three 

semesters will be counted toward his teaching load. 

Defense of the thesis 

Article 65: 

The supervisor shall submit a recommendation to the Department chairman 

when the student completes the thesis in accordance with proper scientific 

principles and the Deanship guidelines for the formation of the defense 

committee. 

Article 66: 

The thesis may not be discussed prior to the completion of all courses 

including prerequisites and any other admission conditions and obtaining a 

CGPA of 3 out of four. 

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Article 67: 

The defense committee shall be appointed and a date for it to convene shall 

be designated by a decision by the Dean upon a proposal from the supervisor, 

a recommendation of the Graduate Studies Committee in the Department 

and the approval of the Graduate Studies Committee in the College. 

Article 68: 

The following must be observed when forming the defense committee: 

A. The number of the committee members will be at least three (apart 

from the joint supervisor), one of whom will be from outside the 

Department or university. Conditions for supervision must apply to 

them. The supervisor will chair the committee. 

B. The committee decision shall be taken by the majority of votes (23/ or 

34/ or 45/). 

C. One of the committee members may be a non-faculty member, but a 

person who is qualified and competent to carry out this task. 

Article 69: 

Procedures for thesis discussion shall be as follows: 

A. The supervisor (committee chairman) will moderate the discussions 

and introduce both the committee members and the student. 

B. The student will introduce a summary of the thesis for 1520- minutes. 

C. The chairman will give the floor to the committee members to examine 

the student. 

D. The committee will withdraw to take its decision privately.

E. The committee will make one of the following decisions: 

1. Pass 

2. Pass with modifications stated in the committee report and 

students will be given a time frame ranging from one to three 

months to submit the modifications. 

3. Repeat the thesis defense due to major modifications as stated 

in the committee report within a period ranging from 612- months. 

4. Fail and the committee will write a report explaining the reasons 

for failure. 

F. The committee will announce its decision publicly and in the presence of 

the student. The decision will be submitted to the Department chairman 

who will forward it to the Dean for approval, and a copy of the decision 

will be sent to the Department of Admissions and Registration. 

G. After the student completes the modifications required by the committee, 

the modifications will be submitted to the committee so that they can 

sign the report in accordance with the special form prepared by the 

Deanship. The report will be approved by the Department chairman 

and the Dean, and the Deanship will furnish the Department of 

Admissions and Registration with a copy thereof in order to complete 

the grade of the thesis. 

H. If the student fails to complete the thesis in accordance with the 

committee’s report and within the time limit set thereby, he will 

be considered to have failed and a decision to expel him from the 

program shall be issued by the Deanship and communicated to the 

Department of Admissions and Registration, the student’s Department 

and the College of the student. Regulations governing the award of 

the postgraduate diploma may apply in this case. 

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Article 70: 

A committee member from within the university or the country will be paid 

an honorarium of Dhs 1000. Members from outside the country will be paid 

(Dhs 3,000) plus a return business class tickets and suitable full board 

accommodation of a maximum of three nights. 

Thesis specifications 

Article 71: 

Two abstracts, one in Arabic and the other in English, each around 350 

words, must be attached to each thesis. Key-words must also be included 

for indexing purposes. 

Article 72: 

The title page, committee member’s names and other elements of the thesis 

must be prepared in accordance with the special guidelines to be prepared 

by the Deanship.

Article 73: 

Typing the thesis must be in accordance with rules set out in the Graduate 

Studies Booklet prepared by the Deanship. 

Article 74: 

The student must submit five copies of the thesis in its final form to the 

Deanship. The copies must be signed by the defense committee and bound 

properly. One copy will be kept in the Department, another in the theses 

deposit center, two copies in the library and one in the Deanship. These copies 

will be in addition to the copies of the discussion committee members. 

Article 75: 

A complete soft copy (CD) of the thesis will be deposited in the Deanship for 

indexing purposes. 

Comprehension Examination 

Article 76: 

The student’s study track will be determined at admission time , and it may 

be changed only once. By a recommendation from the Graduate Committee 

in the Department and the Dean’s approval. 

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Article 77: 

The comprehensive examination aims to measure the student’s ability to 

understand the basic principles, demonstrate a general understanding of 

his discipline, show the ability to create connections between them and 

employ them in solving problems and proposing appropriate solutions (the 

comprehensive examination is not another test in the courses studied by the 

student). 

Article 78: 

The student must not register for the comprehensive examination until 

he has completed all the courses in his study plan (33 hours minimum), 

prerequisite courses, the research project and any other conditions stipulated 

for admission and with a minimum CGPA of 3 out of 4. 

Article 79: 

The written comprehensive examination will be held in the third month of fall 

and spring semesters only. For the purposes of registration, the student shall 

register for zero credits and a result of fail or pass shall be recorded for him. 

The pass mark shall be 75%. The Graduate Committees in the Departments 

may also include an oral test component which will be allocated a maximum 

of 30% of the grade. 

Article 80: 

The student may sit for the comprehensive examination twice only. Should 

he fails the second time, he will be expelled from the program and may apply 

to obtain a postgraduate diploma.

Article 81: 

The Graduate Committee in the Department shall be responsible for organizing 

the comprehensive examination by: 

1. Determining the major topics of the comprehensive examination and 

announcing them to the students (topics are different from courses). 

2. Forming committees from Department faculty to write the questions 

and grade papers in a confidential manner. 

3. Preparing the comprehensive examination in two documents to be 

given on two separate days. Each exam shall be a minimum of 3 hours 

long. 

4. Evaluating the results of the comprehensive examination and recording 

a grade of pass or fail in special forms. 

Article 82: 

The Dean shall approve the results of the comprehensive examination upon 

the recommendations of the Graduate Committee in the Department. 

Awarding the Postgraduate Diploma 

Article 83: 

The student shall be awarded the Master’s degree by a decision of the 

Board of Trustees upon the recommendation of the council of Deans and the 

Council of Graduate Studies and upon a proposal from the Department after 

the student has completed all the program requirements with a CGPA of not 

less than 3 out of 4. 

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Article 84: 

The student shall be awarded the diploma degree by a decision of the council 

of Deans and the Council of Graduate Studies and upon a proposal from the 

Department in the following cases: 

A. If the student fails in the thesis defense; 

B. If the student fails the comprehensive examination twice; 

C. If the student exceed the time limit set for the program and completes 

33 hours with a CGPA of 3 out of 4; 

D. If the Graduate Studies Committee in the Department submits a report 

stating that the student is unable to complete the thesis after one year 

from the proposal approval; 

E. If the student submits to the Department a written letter to the effect 

that he is unable to complete the thesis, after approval of the thesis 

proposal and exceeding the maximum time limit if study, and he 

wishes to be awarded the postgraduate diploma.

Committees and their Duties 

Article 85: 

The Department shall set up at the beginning of each new academic year a 

graduate studies committee comprising of 35- members. It will be headed by 

the chairman or whomever he deputizes provided that academic rank and 

experience are observed in the selection process. 

Article 86: 

The College council shall set up at the beginning of each new academic year 

a graduate studies committee comprising the chairpersons of the graduate 

studies committees in the relevant Departments plus two senior and more 

experienced faculty members in the College. It will be headed by the Dean 

or whomever he deputizes 

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Article 87: 

The Graduate Studies Committee in the Department shall have the following 

duties: 

1. Reviewing the Masters application forms and making recommendations 

to the Dean. 

2. Organizing and supervising the comprehensive examination and 

reporting results to the Dean. 

3. Studying the Masters thesis proposals, supervising their the oral 

discussion of the proposals, and making recommendations to the 

College Dean. 

4. Proposing names of defense committees, suggesting dates of defense 

and reporting the results to the College Dean. 

5. Making recommendations to the Dean regarding matters pertaining 

to postponement, extension, transfer, transfer and equivalence of 

courses. 

6. Any other matters the Department council authorizes the committee 

to act upon or matters provided for in the rules, regulations and bylaws. 

Article 88: 

The Graduate Studies Committee in the College shall have the following 

powers: 

1. Coordinating between College Departments in matters relating to 

graduate studies. 

2. Approving thesis plans and appointing supervisors. 

3. Approving defense committee members and date of discussion. 

4. Any other matters the College council authorizes the committee to act 

upon or matters provided for in the rules, regulations and by-laws.

Scholarships 

Article 89: 

At the beginning of each academic year, the university shall offer two scholarships 

to teaching or research assistants to distinguished students for up to six 

semesters. The scholarship shall cover the tuition fees plus a monthly salary 

of Dh2500 in accordance with the following procedures: 

1. Applications must be submitted on a special form to the Deanship at 

the time of submitting new applications for admitting new students or 

at the beginning of each semester for the students already enrolled in 

the program. 

2. Applications will be sent to the academic Department to review them 

and make recommendations to the Council. 

3. Scholarships shall be approved by a decision of the Council, and the 

Dean shall communicate the decision to the Department of Admissions 

and Registration, the Financial Department and the academic 

Department for implementation. 

4. The student’s CGPA in the first degree and in the Masters, his 

experience as well as his academic skills such as English and computer 

skills must be observed in the process of selection. 

5. The student must be enrolled in the program on a full-time basis and 

must not have a grant or a scholarship from any other organization. 

The student shall be held responsible for the information he submits 

in relation to his being a full-time student. 

6. The scholarship student undertakes to work for 20 hours a week in the 

Department in accordance with the regulations of the Deanship. 

7. Departments shall furnish the Deanship with reports each semester on 

the student’s performance. If the student is incompetent or fails in his 

commitment to his duties, the Council may terminate the scholarship 

upon the recommendation of the Department. 

8. A scholarship student shall have a study load of 69- credit hours. 

This load may be adjusted by one hour upward or downward with 

the approval of the Dean upon the recommendation of the academic 

Department. 

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General provisions 

Article 90: 

The Graduate Studies Committee in the Department may, with the approval 

of The Graduate Studies Committee in the College and the Council, stipulate 

additional admission conditions or propose additional procedures and 

regulations for programs of a special nature. 

Article 91: 

Native speakers of English shall be exempted from the TOEFL Test score if 

the language of instruction in the first degree was English, and the degree

was obtained from a country where English is the formal language. Exempted 

are also students who graduate from academic institutions where English is 

the medium of instruction provided that they have scored a minimum of 500 

points on the TOEFL Test or equivalent upon joining the undergraduate 

program. 

Article 92: 

The Dean may admit visiting graduate students from other universities for a 

limited period of time. The fees paid shall be equal to other students or fees 

will be dealt with in accordance with mutual cooperation agreements with 

other universities. In all cases, such special admission shall not be for the 

purposes of awarding the degree by the University of Sharjah. 

Article 93: 

Each credit hour in teaching master’s courses shall count as 1.2 hour of the 

teaching load. 

Article 94: 

The Dean shall be authorized to act upon matters that fall within the authority 

of the Council in cases of emergency during the holidays and in cases where 

no quorum is secured for the Council. All decisions must be presented to the 

council for approval on the next meeting. 

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Article 95: 

The council of Deans shall decide on problematic issues arising from the 

application of these regulations. 

Article 96: 

These regulations shall supersede all previous decisions of the council of 

Deans and the Council of Graduate Studies related to organizing graduate 

studies in the university. 

Article 97: 

The Chancellor, the Council and the Dean shall be responsible for the 

implementation of these rules.

Special Regulations of Applying 

Comprehensive Examination Track 

Article (1): 

Prior to establishing the comprehensive examination track for any program, 

the following conditions have to be met: 

a- The academic department should present adequate reasons for 

establishing the track. The nine credit hours pertaining to the thesis 

have to be covered through additional courses that are added to the 

plan of the comprehensive track. These courses have to be approved 

by the College Board, then the Graduate Studies Board, and finally 

approved by the Deans' Council. 

b- The academic department should specify the rules of the comprehensive 

examination in accordance with the "Executive Regulations of 

Master's Program" and append the same to the regulations of applying 

comprehensive examination track. 

c- All the plans of comprehensive examination track should include the 

course of "research project" as required by the "Executive Regulations 

of Master's Program". The academic department should provide a 

detailed description of this course. 

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Article (2): 

Registration and examination of the research project / comprehensive 

examination track should be conducted under the following rules: 

a- A faculty member of the department is appointed as a supervisor for 

the student who is conducting a research project. The student presents 

the research proposal to the supervisor for approval, and then it is 

approved by the head of the relevant academic department. 

b- Supervising a research project for one student is calculated as one 

credit hour. 

c- A research project shall be completed during a full semester (autumn 

or spring semester) 

d- Once a project is finished, the supervisor presents it to the head of 

the academic department, who nominates an academic examining 

committee of the project. The committee shall be composed of three 

members chaired by the supervisor. 

e- The committee shall determine the result of examining the project in 

accordance with the grade system applied on the courses of graduate 

studies.

Article (3): 

The conditions of determining and changing the track are as follows: 

a- All students are admitted without determining the track. 

b- A student determines his / her track after taking at least 12 credit 

hours with CGPA of 3 in the minimum on a 4-point scale upon filling 

a designated form. Admission into a requested track is conditional 

upon the approval of the Dean of the College of Graduate Studies and 

Research, a recommendation of the Graduate Studies' Committee at 

the department, and the availability of vacancies in that track. 

c- A student is allowed, only for once, to change a track of study from 

comprehensive examination track into thesis or vice versa. This is 

conditional upon the approval of the Dean of the College of Graduate 

Studies and Research, a recommendation of the Graduate Studies' 

Committee at the department, and the availability of a vacancy. 

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Executive Regulations of 

the Executive MBA Program 

Article (1): Introduction 

These articles shall be called "Executive Master's of Business Administration 

EMBA Regulations" and shall have effect as of March 29, 2007. 

Article (2) 

The provisions of the present regulations shall apply to the EMBA related 

issues; otherwise, the executive regulations of master's program applicable 

in the University shall be implemented. 

Article (3): Admission to the Program 

Whereas the program's courses are offered successively at different times 

of a semester, applications of enrollment and students' admission may be at 

any time through the semester. Students of a bachelor degree in any major 

may be admitted to the program under the following conditions: 

a- Meeting the general requirements of admission that are mentioned in 

the By-laws for the award of the Master's degree at the University of 

Sharjah and the Executive Regulations of Master's Program. 

b- A minimum of 3 years of work experience in a managerial position 

(middle or upper management) that entails the tasks of decision 

making and supervision of a number of employees. Professionals 

such as lawyers, medical doctors, engineers who are running their 

own practice would be considered as managers. 

c- Applicants may be asked to attend a scheduled personal interview to 

judge the candidate's seriousness and professionalism. 

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Article (4): Registration and Study Load 

a- Courses may be offered in different modes of delivery throughout the 

year (e.g. a lecture a week or 4 lectures at the weekend days or during 

two weeks, etc.) 

b- Study load in one semester may range from 3 to 12 credit hours. The 

maximum number of credit hours allowed for the summer session 

shall be 6 credit hours. 

c- Students registered in the Final Project must complete it within one 

year from registration or they have to register it again and repay its 

fees. 

Article (5): Course Evaluation 

Due to the objectives of the program and the nature of its students, students' 

evaluation may be conducted based on a multitude of methods. Formal exams 

would constitute a minimum of 40% of the course grade. The remaining

grades would be distributed on projects, case studies, class presentations 

and discussions, among other course activities/assessment items. 

Article (6): Course Addition and Withdrawal: 

a- A student is permitted to add or drop a course up to one day before the 

course starts without academic or financial penalties. 

b- A student may drop a registered course up to the middle of the term 

provided that the student is given a grade of "W". 

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Article (7): Supervision and Presentation of the Final Project 

a- The project is registered as 6 credit hours. This project is to be 

undertaken by each student after the completion of at least 18 credits. 

b- The project may be in the form of an applied research or a case study, 

and must be written according to research methodology. 

c- The student is supervised by a project advisor and a second reader 

selected by the student or appointed by the EMBA Committee. 

d- Approval for the project topic is based on a proposal submitted by the 

student to the EMBA committee. 

e- Professors of any rank may supervise a project provided that any of 

these should have published at least two research projects in the last 

five years. The regulations concerning the maximum number of theses 

allowed to be supervised shall also be applicable to the projects. 

f- At the end of the semester, the supervisor presents a report to the 

EMBA Committee on the student's progress in the research project. 

g- When a student completes his/her final project, the EMBA Committee 

will assign two examiners (internal & external) for the evaluation and 

review of the project. The Committee then decides one of the following 

results and informs the student of the same: 

1. Accepting the project without fundamental amendments. 

2. Accepting the project after making some revisions and adjustments 

based on the examiners comments and observations. In this 

case, the student is required to make the revisions within a 

maximum period of three (3) months from the date of evaluation. 

The internal examiner then submits a report to the EMBA 

Committee indicating that the student has made the required 

changes. 

3. Repeating the defense presentation as the Committee is not 

satisfied with the oral presentation. 

4. Rejecting the project and the failure of the student. In this 

case, the examiner must cite the reasons for the decision in 

the Committee's report and the student is conferred a Graduate 

Studies Diploma. 

h- The project may be submitted for evaluation only after the student has 

completed all the requirements of the degree. 

i- The project supervisor is awarded Dhs 2750 and the second reader 

receives Dhs 1400. The examiner receives a sum of Dhs 700.

Article (8): Period of Study 

The period to complete all the requirements of EMBA degree is three to nine 

regular semesters, from the date of the first full enrollment in the program 

courses. Students are allowed to apply for a voluntary withdrawal from 

the semester or an extension of their registration for up to two additional 

semesters. 

Article (9): Course Exemptions 

A- Foundation Courses: Applicants who have take similar or equivalent 

courses in their previous degrees and scored a minimum grade of “B” 

(or 3 out of 4) are exempted from these courses. If students had a 

lower grade, they are allowed to sit for an exemption exam and must 

score a minimum of 80%. 

B- Other Conditions: If a candidate holds other professional degrees 

(e.g. CA,CGA,CPA,CMA,CFA,..ETC), the foundation Finance and 

Accounting courses are exempted. Two additional Core courses may 

be exempted. 

Petition for course exemption should be submitted to College Committee for 

consideration. 

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Admission Requirements for 

the Master’s Programs

Admission Requirements for the 

Master’s Programs 

1. General Requirements 

The University of Sharjah strives to provide the highest academic standards to 

its students. To ensure that, candidates must meet the following conditions: 

1- The candidate must hold a Bachelor's degree or its academic equivalent 

from a UAE-recognized university with an average of no less than 

3 out of 4 and a "Good" merit at least. Students with a cumulative 

GPA of 2.5 to 2.99 may be admitted conditionally provided that they 

register for 6-9 credits hours in the first semester from admission, and 

obtain a “B” average. Otherwise, the student will be expelled from the 

program. 

2- The undergraduate degree must be achieved by attending no less 

than 75% of the required period. Students with degrees obtained by 

distance learning are not admitted.. 

3- Satisfy the English language proficiency requirements: 550 in TOEFL 

or grade 6 in IELTS or its equivalence for the programs taught in 

English. A student may be admitted conditionally if he obtains 530 

points or better in the TOEFL exam, provided that the student enrolls 

in an English language course and receives a TOFEL score of 550 at 

the end of his first semester of study. The student shall be expelled 

from the program if these two conditions are not met. 

The TOEFL is not required for programs taught in Arabic, but the 

student is required to take and pass an English language course as a 

prerequisite, if he does not have a 400 minimum score in TOEFL. 

4- The candidate's undergraduate degree should be in a subject that would 

qualify him for the graduate major he wants to pursue in accordance 

with the study plan of that major. Students with undergraduate degrees 

different from the Master's program may be admitted upon the 

recommendation of the department after completing the prerequisite 

courses assigned by the department. 

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Some programs have additional requirements. These are listed in the 

following section. 

2. Specific Requirements 

1. Master's of Science in English Translation 

A. Be a native speaker of Arabic or English; these are the working 

languages of the faculty and the two most commonly used languages 

in the region.

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B. Pass an entrance test in Arabic to ensure that the candidate has 

attained a native speaker or near-native speaker competence in the 

language; the candidate must also obtain a score of 550 minimum on 

TOEFL in order to ensure that students are adequately prepared. 

C. Attend an interview. To ensure that students have adequate background 

to cope with the contents of the courses taught at the postgraduate 

level, applicants from disciplines other than English, Translation and 

Linguistics may, and at the absolute discretion of the Department, be 

required to take one or two of the following undergraduate courses: 

Introduction to Language, Semantics, and Morphology and Lexical 

Studies. A student who is required to take any of the listed courses 

must attend these courses, sit an exam in them and pass them with a 

minimum grade of C. 

2. Master's of Science in Communication 

A. Pass a personal interview 

3. Master's of Science in Communication 

A. The candidate may need to pass a personal interview 

4. Executive Master's in Business Administration (EMBA) 

The program is open to candidates from all academic backgrounds. 

Non-business majors are asked to complete the foundation courses. 

Additional conditions for acceptance include: 

A. A. To have a minimum of 3 years of work experience after earning 

the Bachelor's degree in a managerial position (middle or upper 

management) that entails the tasks of decision making and supervision 

of a number of employees. Professionals such as lawyers, medical 

doctors and engineers who are running their own practice would 

be considered as managers. Police/army officers are regarded as 

managers. 

B. B. The candidate may need to pass a personal interview. 

C. Applicants with a cumulative GPA less than 2.5 may be considered for 

admission if they are classified as professionals but must have at least 

eight years of working experience beyond their Bachelor's degrees. 

Applications are accepted at any time during the year. 

3. Transfer 

1.Transfer from another University 

A student may transfer from a Master's program from outside the 

University to a similar program through regular admission procedures 

if he satisfies the university admission conditions. The transfer is 

subject to the following: 

A. A maximum of 9 credit hours of corresponding/equivalent courses 

may be transferred provided that the student's grade in these courses 

is at least a B (3.0 out of 4.0) or equivalent. Such grades shall not be 

counted in the student's new cumulative GPA.

B. The student has not been expelled from the university he is transferring 

from. 

C. One semester shall be subtracted from the time limit for obtaining the 

degree for each 9-12 hours transferred. 

D. A maximum of four years have elapsed since he had studied the 


2. Transfer within the University of Sharjah 

A student may transfer from one Master's program to another within the 

university after a minimum of one semester of enrollment, with the 

approval of both departments and with the same regular admission 

procedures subject to the following: 

i. Meeting the admission conditions of the program the student is 

transferring to in terms of average, availability of places and any other 

conditions. 

ii. No more than 12 credits of corresponding courses be transferred 

provided that such hours be included in the student's new cumulative 

GPA. 

iii. The student's registration has not been cancelled or he has not been 

expelled from the university. 

iv. One semester will be counted in the time limit for graduation for each 

9-12 transferred credits. 

4. Tuition Fees 

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The cost of a credit hour is Dhs. 1,990 for the academic year 2006/200707. 

The number of credit hours for different master's programs in the University 

ranges from 33 to 43 credits except for the Executive MBA . 

Other administrative fees have to be added each semester. 

The University of Sharjah offers two Teaching Assistantships per program 

on a competitive basis. Please contact the College of Graduate Studies & 

Scientific Research for more information about eligibility conditions. 

5. Required Documents 

1- A certified copy of the University Degree. 

2- A certified copy of the University transcript. 

3- Copies of the identity card and passport for UAE nationals 

4- Copy of the passport and valid residence visa for residents. 

5- Letters of recommendation from two professors. 

6- Proof of English Language Proficiency. 

7- Six recent passport-size color photographs 

8- Curriculum vitae (CV) 

9- A non-refundable application fee of AED 200

International applicants may transfer the amount by telex to the following 

address: 

Account Name: University Of Sharjah 

Account No. : 002 9200147 001 

Bank: Sharjah Islamic Bank 

Sharjah Main Branch 

Sharjah, United Arab Emirates 

6. Application Address 

Applicants must fill the Application Form and attach the required documents 

and send them to: 



P O Box 27272 


Tel: +971-6-5050091 or 5052598 

Fax: +971-6-5050032 

Email: masters@sharjah.ac.ae 

Webpage: www.sharjah.ac.ae/masters 

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Master’s Programs

Master’s Degree Programs 

Programs’ Languages and Credit Hours 

Program Program Language Credit Hours 

► Communication English & Arabic 33 

► E-MBA English 60 

► English Language English 34 

► Computer Sciences English 34 

► Computer Engineering English 33 

► Civil Engineering English 33 

► Electrical & Electronics 

Engineering 

► Fiqh (Jurisprudence) and its 

Foundations 

English 33 

Arabic 33 

► Exegesis and Hadith Arabic 33 

► Arabic Language & Literature Arabic 33 

► History of Islamic Civilization Arabic 33 

► Private Law Arabic 33 

► Public Law Arabic 33 

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College of Arts & Scienes 

Master’s of Science in Computer Sciences 

Master’s of Science in English Language (Translation)

Master’s of Science in Computer Sciences 

College of Arts & Sciences – Department of Computer Sciences 

1. Introduction \ Program Mission 

The Program mission is to prepare students to be fully abreast of the latest 

developments in all areas of computing. Graduates of this program are 

expected to competently fill key positions in their fields of interest and to lead 

the ongoing process of modernization and development in the United Arab 

Emirates and abroad. 

2. Program Objectives 

In line with the university's dedication to the highest spirit of scientific pursuit 

and learning as well as to the principle of instilling in its students a deep 

commitment to critical thinking and continuous progress, the MSc program is 

oriented to achieve the following objectives: 

• To strengthen the students' in-depth understanding of the field of 

computer science by providing them with theoretical & practical 

underpinnings and a strong qualitative foundation. 

• To extend to the students an environment which is both stimulating 

and challenging where they can study different subjects in several 

advanced areas of this discipline. 

• To equip the students with the necessary skills to meet the needs of 

the governmental and the business sectors in terms of highly trained 

and qualified IT professionals. 

• To prepare the students to pursue higher degrees and research, and 

be ready to properly fill computer science teaching positions in higher 

educational institutions. 

• To build strong ties with other national and international academic 

institutions as well as with the industrial world. 

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3. Program Structure 

M.Sc. candidates are required to complete 34 credit hours, which consist of 

a minimum of 8 single-term graduate courses, chosen in consultation with 

the student's advisor, in addition to 0211590: Research Methodologies and 

a thesis. Students must maintain a minimum GPA of 3 out of 4 in order to 

graduate. The M.Sc. degree is research-oriented and allows students to 

demonstrate an ability to do research and to do innovative work with minimal

supervision. A full-time student should be able to graduate within 24 months. 

The requirements are detailed below: 

Requirements 

Credits 

Compulsory / Core Courses 10 

Elective Courses 15 

Thesis 9 

Total 34 

1. Core Courses 

The set of core courses are: 

Course # Course Title Credits Prerequisites Semester 

0211550 Advanced Operating Systems 3 0211352 or equiv. 1 

Object Oriented Software 

0211560 

Engineering 

3 0211363 or equiv. 1 

0211570 Advanced Design & Analysis 

of Algorithms 

3 0211371 or equiv. 2 

0211590 Research Methodologies 1 2 

Total 10 

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2. Elective Courses 

Elective computer science courses (15 credit hours) are to be chosen from a 

list of courses offered by the department. Students are strongly encouraged 

to choose among alternative groupings of electives in different areas of 

computer science to fulfill breadth and depth requirements. The department 

offers 4 general groupings: 

1. Theoretical Foundations 

2. Computer Systems 

3. Applications 

4. Information Systems 

Prior to selecting courses, students are required to consult their academic 

advisors for approval of their choices. In order to meet the breadth and depth 

requirements, students should complete at least 15 credit hours from at least 

three different groups, provided that 6 credits are to be taken from the group 

“Applications”. The groups and the courses are: 

Group Course # Course Title Credits Prerequisites 

Applications 

0211530 

Advanced Artificial 

Intelligence 

3 0211330 or equiv. 

0211531 Machine Learning 3 0211330 or equiv. 

0211535 

Computer Vision & Image 

Processing 

3 0211330 or equiv. 

0211540 

Advanced Computer 

Graphics 

3 0211440 or equiv.

Group Course # Course Title Credits Prerequisites 

Computer 

Systems 

Information 

Systems 

Theory 

0211630 

Topics in Artificial 

Intelligence 

3 0211330 or equiv. 

0211635 Computational Robotics 3 0211330 or equiv. 

0211640 Topics in Graphics & HCI 3 0211440 or equiv. 

0211552 Communications & 

Networking 

3 0211451 or equiv. 

0211650 Parallel Computing 3 0211352 or equiv. 

0211652 

Advanced Computer 

Architecture 

3 0211352 or equiv. 

0211565 

Data Management & the 

Internet 

3 0211362 or equiv. 

0211660 

Topics in Software 

Engineering 

3 0211560 

0211662 

Topics in Database 

Systems 

3 0211362 or equiv. 

0211572 Computational Geometry 3 0211371 or equiv. 

0211670 

Theory of Computation 

and Complexity 

3 0211371 or equiv. 

Master’s Thesis 

A M.Sc. thesis typically consists of a thorough, integrated literature survey 

in a specific area, with a critical analysis of approaches and results, and a 

discussion of areas requiring further work. In addition, it includes a report on 

the research undertaken by the student. The report must constitute sufficient 

evidence of a students’ mastery of the research area. A student can register 

the thesis after completing successfully 18 credits. 

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The student must present a technical seminar based on the thesis research, 

prior to the scheduling of the final oral examination. An examination committee 

will review the thesis to determine whether or not it meets the standards set, 

and will conduct an oral examination to test the candidate’s knowledge of the 

thesis subject and related fields. The examining committee will be formed in 

accordance with the University postgraduate regulations. 

4. Course Description 

0211530 Advanced Artificial Intelligence 3 

Prerequisite: 0211330 or equivalent or written consent of instructor. 

Knowledge representation; production rules; resolution; deductive and 

knowledge-based systems. Reasoning under uncertainty: Bayesian 

reasoning; certainty factors; Dempster-Shafer theory; fuzzy logic; expert 

systems and knowledge engineering.

0211531 Machine Learning 3 


Learning problems; concept learning; decision tree learning; artificial neural 

networks; genetic algorithms; inductive and analytical learning; case-based 

reasoning; explanation-based learning; and knowledge-based artificial 

neural networks. 

0211535 Computer Vision & Image Processing 3 


Image processing basics; image segmentation and region analysis; 

thresholding; connected component labeling; pattern recognition; morphology; 

image and video; motion detection and compensation; stereo vision and 

depth perception; knowledge-based vision; biometrics-based authentication 

and identification; and special-purpose computers for vision applications. 

0211540 Advanced Computer Graphics 3 


Principles and properties of lighting models such as Phong shading, ray 

tracing and radiosity; a selection of visualization and modeling techniques; 

2D and 3D animation techniques; and color and human perception. 

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0211550 Advanced Operating Systems 3 

Prerequisite: 0211352 or equivalent or written consent of instructor 

Centralized and distributed operating systems; distributed system structures; 

synchronization in distributed systems; processes and processors in 

distributed systems; distributed shared memory; protection and security. 

Distributed file systems. 

0211552 Communications & Networking 3 


Resource sharing; computer traffic characterizations; layered network 

structure; network design and optimization; network protocols; routing, 

flow control and extended error control techniques; introduction to formal 

techniques for protocol specification, and verification and testing. 

0211560 Object Oriented Software Engineering 3 


Conventional methodologies such as Structured, JSD, SADT, etc.; 

OO paradigm; OO design methodologies (OMT, Booch's, Yourdon's 

methodologies): a comparative study; conversion from imperative to 

OO designs. Evaluation of OO designs and software metrics. Use of 

OO methodologies in various application domains such as multimedia, 

hypermedia, etc. Automation of the methodologies; OO design evaluation. 

Case Study.

0211565 Data Management & the Internet 3 


Fundamental concepts in database management systems; Web as a medium 

for sharing and interoperating databases across the Internet; mathematical 

models and measurements of the Web; URL sampling and search engines; 

data integration and interchange; XML solutions; querying XML data; storing 

XML data; data mining, and selected topics. 

0211570 Advanced Design & Analysis of Algorithms 3 

Prerequisite: 0211371 or equivalents or written consent of instructor. 

The course concentrates on developing and analyzing algorithms for 

problems, which arise in various applications such as shortest path problems, 

depth first search and applications, general matching, planarity testing, graph 

colorability, etc. Depending on the year and instructor, a treatment of topics 

such as, randomized algorithms, average case analysis of algorithms, the 

class of #P and algorithms for enumeration problems may be covered. 

0211572 Computational Geometry 3 


The design and analysis of algorithms for geometric problems including 

convexity, intersection, triangulation, search, proximity and optimization. 

Lower bound arguments, NP-completeness results, probabilistic algorithms, 

approximation algorithms, dynamization techniques, and other issues 

applicable to geometric problems. Applications of geometric algorithms are 

emphasized. 

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0211590 Research Methodologies 1 

Prerequisite: Graduate-level standing 

This course explores the research process in general and the resources for 

research in computer science. Traditional research approaches and use of 

emerging technology will be discussed. Attendance at Department seminars 

and classes is required. 

0211630 Topics in Artificial Intelligence 3 


Various topics can be covered subject to the interest of the students and 

the availability of faculty. Such topics include: natural language processing; 

machine translation; speech processing; foundations and applications of 

logic programming; intelligent computer-aided design; etc. 

0211635 Computational Robotics 3 


Algorithmic fundamentals of robotics: representing rigid bodies, polyhedral 

models, representing rotations, configuration space; elementary notions 

from algorithms and geometry: computational complexity, O notation, graph 

search techniques, convex hull, intersection detection, algorithms for distance

calculations; gross motion planning: global motion planning, local collision 

avoidance, planning with non-holonomic constraints, and path planning in 

dynamic environments. 

0211640 Topics in Graphics & HCI 3 


Topics of current research interest in advanced graphics and human 

interfaces, chosen from such areas as intelligent user interfaces, user 

modeling, user interface design, visualization, computer animation, advanced 

multimedia, and computer-based training using visual display, touch, gesture, 

and marking; speech, language, and audition; subject to the interests and 

availability of faculty. 

0211650 Parallel Computing 3 


Principles and practice of parallel computing; design, implementation, and 

evaluation of parallel programs for shared-memory architectures, localmemory 

architectures, and vector processors. 

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0211652 Advanced Computer Architecture 3 


Interaction between computer systems hardware and software. Pipeline 

techniques - instruction pipelines -arithmetic pipelines. Instruction level 

parallelism. Parallel and distributed system architecture. Cache mechanism. 

I/O structures. Examples taken from existing computer systems. 

0211660 Topics in Software Engineering 3 

Prerequisite: 0211560 or written consent of instructor. 

Study of formal methods in software engineering: formal specification; 

algebraic specification; model-based specification; inductive specification; 

automated program transformation; automated test generation; towards 

automated program maintenance. 

0211662 Topics in Database Systems 3 


OO data modeling; OO DBs; version management; schema evolution; 

query processing and optimization; transaction management; authorization 

and security in OO databases; client/server environment and distributed 

databases; and deductive databases. 

0211670 Theory of Computation and Complexity 3 


Study of the nature and complexity of computations; formal theory of 

computability and decidability; complexity on Turing machines; RAMs 

and circuits; non-deterministic computation and NP-completeness; 

new developments on topics including randomized algorithms; parallel 

computation; counting problems; and approximation.

0211695 Master’s Thesis 9 

Prerequisite: Completion of 18 credits. 

An independent research project carried out under the supervision of a 

faculty member. The work must be non-trivial, but is not necessary sufficiently 

original for publication in the open literature. A successful defense of the 

thesis leads to Pass grade. 

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Master’s of Science in English 

Language (Translation) 

College of Arts & Sciences – Department of English Language & Literature 


As an institution of higher education, the University of Sharjah seeks to provide 

continuous and specialized education aimed at training human resources 

that are both capable of contributing to the sustained development of the 

country and enhancing its links with an ever-changing world. The Department 

of English Language and Literature, being keenly aware of these objectives, 

realizes that, in a world undergoing an irreversible process of globalization, 

there is a growing need for people who are in full command of the language 

that this process requires. Such people will need to be fully abreast of the 

latest developments in the world arena, to transfer the knowledge the country 

needs in the various fields of human endeavor, and to convey an accurate 

picture of the progress the country is undergoing in its own attempt to be in 

the forefront of developing nations. The MA. in Translation Program in the 

Department of English Language and Literature has as its overall mission 

serving the needs of the community in the fields of education, communication, 

business and diplomacy. Young men and women graduating with a Master's 

Degree from the Department are expected to competently fill key positions 

in these fields and to contribute to the ongoing process of modernization and 

development in the United Arab Emirates. 

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• To provide students with the basic theoretical principles of the major 

approaches to translation. 

• To acquaint students with the characteristic discourse features of 

various Arabic and English text types (legal, business, journalistic, 

political, religious, scientific, etc.), and to give them intensive training 

in translating these texts. 

• To promote students' awareness of the (a) relationship between 

culture and translation, (b) cross-cultural differences and similarities 

between English and Arabic and, (c) translation traditions and trends 

characteristic of the two languages. 

• To promote the transfer of Arab and Islamic culture to English 

-speaking countries. 

• To turn out graduates who are reasonably qualified to serve the needs 

of both the private and public sectors.

• To acquaint students with the principles of consecutive interpretation 

of political speeches and interviews from and into Arabic. 

• To develop students' research skills in the areas of translation, machine 

translation, contrastive linguistics, and lexicography. 

• To equip students with transferable skills, particularly critical thinking 

and problem solving. 

• To prepare students interested in further research to pursue their Ph.D. 

studies in translation. 


Candidates are expected to complete the degree requirements in a minimum 

period of four semesters and a maximum of eight. The course requirements 

consist of compulsory courses (13 cr), elective courses (12 cr) and a dissertation 

(9 cr) totaling 34 credits. These 34 credits are divided as follows: 

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Requirements 

Compulsory credits 

Course Work 

Thesis 

Elective 

Credits 

Total 

Credits 

Department Requirements (DR/C) 13 9 cr - 22 

Department Requirements (DR/E) - - 12 cr 12 

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A Master's Degree in Translation is awarded upon the successful completion 

of 34 credits divided into two sets of courses and a dissertation: 

1. Compulsory Core Courses 

(The student must take the following five courses totaling 13 credits) 

DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS / COMPULSORY (DR/C) 

Crs. No. Crs. Title Cr. Hrs. Semester 

0202540 Translation Theory 3 1 

0202541 Contrastive Linguistics 3 1 

0202542 Research Methodology 1 1 

0202543 Translation of Arabic and English Texts I 3 1 

0202544 Linguistics and Translation 3 2 

Elective Courses 

(The student will choose four courses totaling 12 credits from this list) 

DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS / ELECTIVES (DR/E) 

Crs. No. Course Title Cr. Hrs. 

0202545 Legal Translation 3 

0202546 Mass Media Translation 3

DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS / ELECTIVES (DR/E) 

Crs. No. Course Title Cr. Hrs. 

0202547 The Cultural Trend in Translation Studies 3 

0202548 Scientific and Technical Translation 3 

0202640 Translation Criticism 3 

0202641 Translation of Religious Texts 3 

0202642 Literary Translation 3 

0202643 Machine-Aided Translation 3 

0202644 Lexicology and Lexicography 3 

0202645 Principles of Consecutive Interpreting 3 

0202646 Translation of Arabic and English Texts II 3 

0202647 Business Translation 3 

0202648 Translation of Political Speeches &Texts 3 

0202690 Dissertation (9 credits) 


0202540 Translation Theory (Compulsory) 3 

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This course provides an overview of principles and objectives of the 

translation theory, outlines the various perspectives different scholars have 

used to develop this theory, and applies approaches to translation as a 

communicative event and as information processing. 

0202541 Contrastive Linguistics (Compulsory) 3 

This course aims at developing awareness of the differences between English 

and Arabic at the morphological, syntactic, textual, stylistic and pragmatic 

levels in order to maximize knowledge of the SL and the TL 

0202542 Research Methodology (Compulsory) 1 

Teaches research techniques, namely the essential stages in preparing 

research and determining terms of reference, conducting literature review, 

evaluation of published work, using appropriate methods for data collection 

and analysis, and writing up a research project. 

0202543 Translation of Arabic and English Texts I (Compulsory) 3 

This course provides practical training in translation from a wide range of 

text types including literary, scientific, mass media, religious topics, etc. from 

Arabic and English. It is intended to enable students to apply and consolidate 

the principles and techniques they learned in their theoretical courses.

0202544 Linguistics and Translation (Compulsory) 3 

This course introduces students to linguistic notions which have immediate 

bearing on translation; topics include semantics, stylistics, discourse analysis 

and pragmatics. 

0202545 Legal Translation (Elective) 3 

Familiarizes the student with legal terminology, sentence structure, rhetorical 

features and style of a variety of legal texts such as contracts, agreements, 

laws, memoranda of association, articles of association, promissory notes, 

leases, organizational by-laws, etc. Focus is placed on accuracy and suitability 

of style. 

0202546 Mass Media Translation (Elective) 3 

Mass Media Translation introduces a variety of translation modes that relate 

to print and non-print media, namely newspapers, magazines, film, radio and 

television; topics include translation of editorials, news items and newscasts, 

film scripts and sound tracks. 

0202547 The Cultural Trend in Translation Studies (Elective) 3 

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This course deals with the translator's visibility, translation and gender, 

translating sensitive texts, translation norms, translation and post-colonialism, 

and the Arab tradition in translation 

0202548 Scientific and Technical Translation (Elective) 3 

Develops competence and skills in translating a variety of scientific and 

technical text types, focusing on technical terminology, rhetorical organization 

and use of specialized dictionaries. 

0202640 Translation Criticism (Compulsory) 3 

This course aims at developing the student's ability to apply systematic criteria 

in order to assess translated texts and in turn to make informed decisions in 

the process of translation. 

0202641 Translation of Religious Texts (Elective) 3 

Introduces students to techniques of translating religious texts through 

identifying special problems and tackling them. 

0202642 Literary Translation (Elective) 3 

This course enhances students' awareness of literary language and provides 

practice in translating a variety of literary genres, namely poetry, short 

stories, novels and drama; focus is on analysis, interpretation, assessment 

and criticism. 

0202643 Machine-aided Translation (Elective) 3 

Provides an overview of the use of computers in translation and the practical 

and theoretical problems encountered. Central issues include machine

translation and its limitation, machine-aided translation, terminology banks, 

translator workstations, online dictionaries, language corpora. 

0202644 Lexicology and Lexicography (Elective) 3 

Acquaints students with vocabulary as a science, studying its development, 

meaning, form and changes as well as aspects of dictionary compilation. 

0202645 Principles of Consecutive Interpreting (Elective) 3 

Focuses on the identification of discourse structures, the recognition of 

propositions and main ideas, paraphrasing and re-expression, and refines 

note-taking techniques. 

0202646 Translation of Arabic and English Texts II (Elective) 9 

This course builds on 0202543 Translation of Arabic and English Texts I. It 

expands on topics and notions discussed in that course with the purpose of 

providing students with in-depth understanding. 

0202647 Business Translation (Elective) 3 

Introduces students to terminology, types and styles of banking, financial, 

insurance and economic texts; the course also trains them to operate with 

multinational companies in a global marketplace and sensitizes them to 

cultural differences in the business environments. 

0202648 Translation of Political Speeches and Texts (Elective) 3 

Concentrates on official political oratory form and familiarizes students with 

the language of political discourse; special attention is paid to nuance and 

tone. 

0202649 Dissertation / Master’s Thesis 3 

An independent research project of 15,000 words carried out under the 

supervision of a Department faculty member on any of the following topics: 

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1. An Essay on translation theory. 

2. A translation into English or Arabic with comments on problems and 

proposed solutions. 

3. A detailed critique of a published translation. 

4. A comparison of two or more translations of one and the same text. 

5. An empirical investigation of a conference interpreting phenomenon.

College of Business 

Administration 

Executive Master’s in Business 

Administration

Executive Master's in Business 

Administration Program 

College of Business Administration 


The UOS EMBA program has been designed to deliver high quality management 

education to middle and upper level managers in the private and public 

sectors, with 

an express emphasis on the Gulf and UAE business environments.. 

The EMBA at UOS is designed to be as rewarding as it is rigorous, providing 

ample opportunity for personal development and professional growth in an 

interactive learning and teaching environment. The discourse in the EMBA 

classroom reflects a participative process of inquiry and insight, guided by 

our highly qualified faculty. 

The overall goal of the EMBA is to deepen and broaden the participants! core 

managerial competencies to further enhance their professional growth. 

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Program objectives are as follows: 

1. To provide participants with solid conceptual foundation/knowledge 

to broaden their managerial competencies and effectiveness in 

understanding and running modern organizations. 

2. To strengthen participants! managerial, analytical and research skills 

to add value to their organizations. 

3. To further enhance the participants! professional growth. 


The EMBA program is composed of a total of 60 credit hours. This includes 

a maximum of 18 credit hours of foundation courses, 30 credit hours of core 

courses and 6 credit hours of electives, in addition to a final project, which 

accounts for 6 credits. Applicants with undergraduate degrees in business 

studies or other relevant backgrounds may qualify for exemption from some 

foundation courses. Course exemptions are considered by the Executive 

MBA Admissions Committee on a case by case basis.

The EMBA is structured in such a way that all requirements for the degree 

may be met in approximately two years if participants follow a full load of 

courses offered in sequence. Participants will normally take four courses per 

semester and two courses in the summer session. Summer registration is 

highly recommended although it is not obligatory. The maximum period for 

completing the program is four and half years. 

The 60 credits are distributed as follows: 

Requirements 

Credits 

Foundation Courses Max. 18 

Core Courses 30 


Final Project 6 

Total 60 

A- Foundation Courses (max of 18 credits) 

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Course # Title Semester 

0306520 Business Communication 1 

0306550 Applied Business Statistics 1 

Applied Business Statistics 

0306510 Principles of Accounting 2 

Principles of Economics 

0306530 Principles of Finance 1 

0306551 Information Technology 2 

B- Core Courses (30 credits) 

Course # Title Semester 

0306652 Business Research Methodology 1 

0306611 Management Accounting 2 

0306640 Marketing Management 2 

0306621 Organization Behavior 1 

0306631 Corporate Finance 

0306622 International Business 

0306653 Management Information Systems 1 

0306654 Decision Sciences 1 

0306623 Leadership and Entrepreneurship 2 

0306624 Strategic Management 2

Course # 

0306641 Marketing Research 

0306632 Investment Analysis 

D- EMBA Final Research Project 

• EMBA Final Project Part I 

• EMBA Final Project Part II 


Title 

0306633 Financial Markets and Institutions 

0306634 Islamic Finance 

0306626 Total Quality Management 

0306627 Human Resources Management 

0306628 Business Ethics 

0306612 Financial Statement Analysis 

0306642 Electronic Commerce 

0306695 Special Topic(s) 

Foundation Courses: 

Foundation courses are specially designed to lay sound business education 

foundations to all participants and cultivate in them a solid base on which to 

build further academic and professional growth. 

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0306520 Business Communication 3 

This course is designed to increase the proficiency of students in English 

within the context of business affairs and needs. The focus of the course is 

on business and management data, utilizing varied forms of communication 

for the purpose of transmitting information. 

0306550 Applied Business Statistics 3 

credits. Measures of dispersion, elements of probability theory, sampling, 

sampling distribution, estimation and hypothesis testing, regression and 

correlation analysis, and forecasting techniques. 

0306510 Principles of Accounting 3 

This course deals with concepts, methods, and applications of financial and 

managerial accounting for planning and control. Topics include: the accounting 

cycle, preparation and analysis of financial statements, underlying accounting 

principles, cost behavior, relevant information and decision-making. 

0306560 Principles of Economics 3 

This course is a survey of microeconomics and macroeconomics principles 

and applications. Topics covered include: basic theory and economic analysis

of prices, markets, production, wages, interest, rent and profits; national 

income analysis; movements in prices and national output; inflation and 

unemployment; monetary and fiscal policies. 

0306530 Principles of Finance 3 

This course covers a survey of financial markets and instruments, an 

examination of major financial decisions faced by organizations, principles 

of corporate financial management, and principles of investing. (prerequisite: 

0306510 Principles of Accounting) 

0306551 Information Technology 3 

This course presents a combination of concepts for understanding the use 

of information technology in organizations, overview of the key technologies, 

and development and implementation processes. Emphasis is placed on 

understanding design, development, and use alternatives and their key 

differences. 

Core Courses: 

The following are required core courses in the EMBA program. 

0306652 Business Research Methodology 3 

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This course introduces students to the methodology and mechanics of 

conducting applied business research with emphasis on field applications 

and hands-on exercises. Qualitative and quantitative research tools are 

covered. (Prerequisite: 0306550 Applied Business Statistics) 

0306611 Management Accounting 3 

This course covers management use of accounting data in planning, 

coordinating, and controlling the operations of the firm. Subjects covered 

include: cost concepts, cost-volume-profit relationships, budgeting, variance 

analysis, cost systems, relevant information and special decision, cost 

accumulation and allocation, and costing systems. (Prerequisite: 0306510 

Principles of Accounting) 

0306640 Marketing Management 3 

This course covers marketing orientation of the political, social, legal, and 

economic environments and the development of marketing programs 

incorporating these perspectives. Formulation of strategies for the design, 

pricing, channels, and promotion of products/services will be covered. 

0306621 Organizational Behavior 3 

This course covers in-depth analysis of how the individual, the group, and 

the organization interact to influence the behavior of the corporate entity and 

that of its human resources. A focus on behavioral science applications to 

individual needs and organizational goals will be featured.

0306631 Corporate Finance 3 

This course embodies the financial management of the firm. Topics covered 

include: discounted cash flow analysis, risk and asset valuation, financial 

analysis and forecasting, capital budgeting, cost and structure of capital, and 

short and long term sources of funds. (Prerequisite: 0306530 Principles of 

Finance) 

0306622 International Business 3 

This course concentrates on the strategic decisions and operational activities 

that managers of international businesses must undertake in formulating and 

implementing their business plans. Topics covered include: country factors, 

the global trade and investment environment, the global monetary system, the 

strategy and structure of international business, and business operations. 

0306653 Management Information Systems 3 

An overview of information systems from a managerial perspective. It covers 

basic information system concepts, applications of information systems, 

and building and managing information systems. (Prerequisite: 0306551 

Information Technology) 

0306623 Leadership and Entrepreneurship 3 

Effective leadership as key to individual and organizational success. Examines 

leader traits, abilities and behavior and relates them to entrepreneurial skills, 

performance and success. 

0306624 Strategic Management 3 

It deals with strategy formulation and implementation in a changing global 

environment. Students are expected to integrate the different functional areas 

covered in their graduate studies. Cases are used extensively. (Prerequisite: 

Completion of core courses adding up to 21 graduate credits.) 

0306698 & 0306699 Research Project 3 

This is an applied research project to be undertaken by participants upon 

the completion of at least 27 credits of core and elective courses. Each 

participant will be assigned a committee consisting of an advisor and a first 

reader who will supervise and guide the student throughout the search. it is 

the responsibility of the participant to select a topic to be approved by the 

Committee. Details are listed on a separate sheet. 

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Elective Courses 

Participants are expected to take two courses from the following: 

0306641 Marketing Research 3 

This course provides an advanced understanding of marketing research 

along an applied orientation. A thorough coverage of the steps comprising

the marketing research process from defining the problem to developing an 

approach, to formulating a research design, and designing questionnaires. 

(Prerequisite: 0306640 Marketing Management) 

0306632 Investment Analysis 3 

This course covers portfolio selection theory and security valuation models. 

Particular emphasis is placed on stocks, bonds, and financial futures and 

options. The theoretical part is complemented by a set of cases in investment 

where students have the opportunity to make investment decisions with 

emphasis being placed on the application of financial theory. (Prerequisite: 

0306631 Corporate Finance) 

0306633 Financial Markets and Institutions 3 

This course is a survey of money and capital markets. It includes a study of 

the intermediation process and the functions and operations of intermediaries 

and financial institutions in money and capital markets. The course focuses 

on the emerging money and capital markets in the Arab Gulf region. 

0306634 Islamic Finance 3 

This course covers financial and banking theory and applications within an 

Islamic framework. (Prerequisite: 0306530 Principles of Finance) 

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0306626 Total Quality Management 3 

This course emphasizes quality as the number-one priority in today's 

organizations. Topics covered include the philosophy and practice of TQM, 

quality from the point of view of customer, establishing quality criteria, quality 

cost reports, quality assurance, and benchmarking. 

0306627 Human Resources Management 3 

An overview of how businesses acquire, maintain, and develop their human 

resources. It introduces the challenges of human resource management and 

presents the key concepts, issues, and practices. Emphasis is on applications 

of theory and practice. 

0306628 Business Ethics 3 

The objective of this course is to provide a general framework of ethics within 

the context of international business, particularly the Middle East culture. 

Topics covered include religious values and ethics; moral standards and 

cultural values; ethics and the law; and the relativity of ethical principles. 

0306612 Financial Statement Analysis 3 

The course aims at describing the process of analyzing and interpreting 

financial statements. Topics covered include objectives of financial 

statement analysis, standards for financial statement analysis, sources of 

information, issues related to evaluating the quality of a company's earnings,

horizontal analysis, trend analysis and vertical analysis, ratio analysis, and 

comprehensive evaluation of a company's financial situation. (Prerequisite: 

0306510 Principles of Accounting) 

0306642 Electronic Commerce 3 

The course covers electronic commerce from an economic and strategic 

perspective. Topics covered include: business to business E-commerce; 

business to consumer E-commerce; management of an Ecommerce 

project; financial and legal framework for E-commerce; security issues of 

transactions and payment; and E-commerce best practices. (Prerequisite: 

0306551 Information Technology) 

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College of Engineering 

Master’s of Science in Civil Engineering 

Master’s of Science in Electrical/Electronics Engineering 

Master’s of Science in Computer Engineering

Master’s of Science in Civil Engineering 

College of Engineering – Department of Civil Engineering 


Civil Engineering is a vital profession in the development of cities and 

societies. Civil Engineers are involved in the analysis, design and problem 

solving of a variety of issues related to human society which include, but not 

limited to, structures, water resources, the environment, transportation, and 

management of various types of construction projects. To meet the current 

rapid developments in the market, civil engineers must always be up-to-date 

and in a state of continuous self-education. 

The Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering at the University 

of Sharjah offers a Master Program in Civil Engineering that prepares 

graduates to confidently confront current and future challenges in an exciting 

profession and equip them with advanced knowledge, practical skills, and 

knowledge discovery and application skills. The program achieved the official 

accreditation-eligible status from the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and 

Scientific Research. The Department offers courses in the following areas of 

specialization: 

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• Structural Engineering 

• Construction and Materials 

• Water Resources and Environmental Engineering 

• Transportation Engineering 

• Geotechnical Engineering 

The Department has well qualified faculty and lecturers with many years of 

academic and practical experience both regionally and internationally. The 

expertise of the academic staff spans the main disciplines of modern civil 

& environmental engineering. In addition, the department has laboratory 

facilities that are furnished with state-of-the-art equipment and analytical 

instruments in support of advanced experimental work for teaching, research 

and community service. The laboratories are also staffed with qualified and 

well-trained laboratory assistants, technicians, and engineers. 


The overall objective of the Master’s Program is to provide the opportunity 

for qualified engineers to advance their knowledge and knowledge discovery 

skills in the modern civil engineering specializations. The program is also

intended to support the development of quality and relevant research, 

especially applied research. The program helps satisfy the demand for 

highly educated professionals who can contribute to and lead the scientific 

and technological development of the UAE and the region. The specific 

objectives of the program are to: 

1. Provide graduate students with an advanced grasp of theories, 

principles and the insight required to enhance their professional careers 

and/or to pursue further higher education in their field of study. 

2. Contribute to fulfilling the specialized needs of the various industries 

and establishments in the UAE and the region. 

3. Allow graduate students to undertake an area of specialization that 

matches their abilities and aspirations and conduct research in that 

area. 

4. Promote a sense of leadership, scholarship and service to the 

community. 

3. Admission Criteria 

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The Department Research & Graduate Studies Committee may grant regular 

or conditional enrollment for graduate study leading toward a Master degree 

to applicants who satisfy the following academic qualifications and criteria: 

1. Have a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (or a closely-related field) (1) 

from a recognized college or university with an overall undergraduate 

grade point average of 3.00 (out of 4.0) or higher. The following is the 

list of transitional undergraduate courses as required for entry into 

intended specialization. 

2. The graduate admission committee may grant conditional admittance 

to applicants whose GPA is 2.5 or higher and may require a GPA of 

at least 3.00 in the last 30 credits of their major courses, including 

courses that are related to their desired specialization. Conditionallyaccepted 

applicants must attain a grade point average of 3.00 or 

higher during their first semester with at least 9 credit hours before 

being fully admitted into the program. 

3. Applicants must provide certified transcripts from the institution where 

they received their B.Sc. degree, along with course descriptions, and 

must provide letter(s) of reference. 

4. Meet the applicable University admission criteria. Applicants are 

required to attain a minimum TOFEL score (paper test) of 550 (or 

(1) These candidates are required to enroll in prerequisite courses, which they have not taken 

in their prior studies, as deemed necessary by the Department’s “Research & Graduate Studies 

Committee” and approved by the College and University Council. These prerequisite courses 

should be completed within no more than two semesters and will not be considered as part of 

the required credit load for the graduate degree.

equivalent). Applicants with TOFEL score of 530 (or equivalent) may 

be provisionally admitted to the program provided that they achieve a 

TOFEL score of 550 (or equivalent) by the end of their first semester 

in the program 

5. Have been reviewed and recommended for acceptance by the 

“Research & Graduate Studies Committee” in the Department and 

approved by the “Department Council”. 

Full-time candidates of the Master degree must complete their requirements 

within a minimum of 3 semesters and a maximum of 8 semesters from the 

date they are admitted into the program. 

Specialization 

Structural Engineering 

Transportation Engineering 

Materials and Construction 

Water Resources & 

Environmental Engineering 

Geotechnical Engineering 

Required basic courses 

(or equivalent) 

0401234 Dynamics 

0401312 Structural Analysis 2 

0401313 Reinforced Concrete 1 

0401223 Surveying 

0401321 Transportation Engineering 

0401233 Materials for Civil Engineering 

0401313 Reinforced Concrete 1 

0401356 Foundation Engineering 

0401345 Intro. to Environmental Engineering 

0401343 Fluid Mechanics 

0401351 Geotechnical Engineering 

0401356 Foundation Engineering 

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The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of 

Sharjah offered the Master Program starting Fall 2004/2005. The department 

received “Eligibility Accreditation Status” from the Ministry of Higher Education 

and Scientific Research. The degree is titled: “Master of Science in Civil 

Engineering”. The program of study offers two options: 

1. Research thesis track, catering for the needs of research oriented 

students who can devote adequate time to complete high quality 

research thesis; and 

2. Non-thesis track, catering for the needs of professionals, especially 

those who work full-time. As part of the requirements, students 

complete a high quality research project. 

The thesis track consists of 24 creditt hours of course work in addition to 9 

credit hours of thesis and the non-thesis track consists of 30 credit hours of

course work, 3 credit hours of research project and a final comprehensive 

exam. The program is subject to all applicable regulations regarding graduate 

studies at the University of Sharjah. The program is offered in two modes: 

1. Full-time basis, suitable for engineers wishing to devote their time on 

their studies and research work; and 

2. Part-time, suitable for working professionals. 

The minimum degree requirement is 33 credit hours distributed as follows for 

the thesis and the non-thesis tracks: 

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DEGREE REQUIREMENT FOR 

THE THESIS OPTION 

DEGREE REQUIREMENT FOR 

THE NON-THESIS OPTION 

Requirements Credits Requirements Credits 

Compulsory General 

Compulsory General 

9 

Courses 

Courses 

9 

Compulsory Specialized 

Compulsory Specialized 

9 

Courses 

Courses 

12 

Elective Courses 6 Elective Courses 9 

Graduate Seminar 0 Graduate Seminar 0 

Thesis 9 Research Project 3 

Comprehensive Examination 0 

Total 33 Total 33 

Curricula 

The curricula requirements are classified into the following categories: 

(I) General Compulsory Courses; 

(II) Specialized Compulsory Courses; 

(III) Elective Courses; 

(IV) Graduate Seminar; 

(V) Thesis or Research Project; and 

(VI) Comprehensive Exam 

(I) – General Compulsory Courses 

Students must take the following three general courses: 

Course No. Course Title Credits Prerequisite* Semester 

0401564 

0401509 

0401506 

Environmental Impact 

Assessment and Risk 

Analysis 

Advanced Numerical 

Methods 

Applied Engineering 

Statistics 

3 Grad Standing 1 

3 Grad Standing 1 

3 Grad Standing 2

II – Specialized Compulsory Courses 

In addition, students must select from the following lists of specialized courses 

according to specialization: 

1. Thesis Track: a Set of Three (3) courses. 

2. Non-Thesis Track: a Set of Four (4) Courses. 

Structural Engineering Specialization 

Course No. Course Title Credits Prerequisite* 

0401511 Advanced Structural Mechanics 3 Grad Standing 

0401512 

0401513 

0401514 

Structural Dynamics and 

Earthquake Engineering 

Advanced Behavior & Design 

of Concrete Structures 

Advanced Structural Steel 

Design 

3 Grad Standing 



Materials and Construction Specialization 


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0401531 Advanced Concrete Technology 3 Grad Standing 

0401532 

0401533 

0401534 

Advanced Materials in 

Construction 

Cost Analysis for Construction 

Projects 

Management & Scheduling of 

Construction Projects 




Water Resources & Environmental Engineering Specialization 


0401541 Fluvial Hydraulics 3 Grad Standing 

0401542 Mathematical Hydrology 3 Grad Standing 

0401543 

Water Resources Planning & 

Management 


0401544 Hydraulic Structures 3 Grad Standing 

0401551 Environmental Geotechnology 3 Grad Standing 

0401561 Water Quality Engineering 3 Grad Standing


0401562 

0401563 

Wastewater Treatment and 

Reuse 

Unit Operations in 

Environmental Engineering 



Transportation Engineering Specialization 


0401521 Traffic Flow Theory 3 Grad Standing 

0401522 Applied Traffic Operations 3 Grad Standing 

0401523 Urban Transportation Planning 3 Grad Standing 

0401524 

Intelligent Transportation 

Systems 


Geotechnical Engineering Specialization 

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0401551 Environmental Geotechnology 3 Grad Standing 

0401552 

Advanced Geotechnical 

Engineering 


0401553 Soil Improvement 3 Grad Standing 

0401554 Soil Dynamics 3 Grad Standing 

III – Elective Courses 

Courses in this category are selected by the student in coordination with the 

supervisor from any one (or combination) of the following: 

1. Graduate course(s) offered by the department but not in specialization. 

2. Any graduate course(s) from another department. 

3. Courses selected from the list, below. 

The minimum number of elective courses to be completed is as follows: 

1. Thesis Track: Two (2) Courses. 

2. Non-Thesis Track: Three (3) Courses. 

List of Electives 


0401505 

Advanced Applied Engineering 

Mathematics 

0401507 Buildings, Energy & Health 3 

3 0212261 

Graduate 

Standing


0401508 Finite Element Methods 3 0401312 

0401519 

Advanced Topics in Structural 

Engineering 

3 

Depends on 

Topic 

0401529 

Advanced Topics in 

Transportation Engineering 

3 

0401539 

Advanced Topics in Construction 

and Materials 

3 

0401549 

Advanced Topics in Environmental 

& Water Resources Engineering 

3 

0401559 

Advanced Topics in Geotechnical 

Engineering 

3 

0401589 

Independent Studies in Civil 

Engineering 

3 

IV – Graduate Seminar 

All students enrolled in the Thesis or Non-Thesis program must successfully 

complete a Zero Credits graduate seminar course, as follows: 

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Course No. Course Title Credits Prerequisite 

0401590 Graduate Seminar 0 Grad Standing 

V – Thesis or Research Project 

All students must complete one of the following tracks depending on their 

program: 

1. Thesis Track: Nine (9) Credits Research-Based Thesis. 

2. Non-Thesis Track: Three (3) Credits Research Project. 

__________________________ 

* 


0401599 Master Thesis 9 

0401597 Research Project 3 

Proposed course number 

Completion of at least 

12 credits 

Taken During Final 

Semester

VI – Comprehensive Exam 

All students enrolled in the Non-Thesis program must successfully complete 

a Zero-Credits Comprehensive Examination, as follows: 


0401598 

Comprehensive 

Examination 

0 

Completion of all 

course requirements 

Typical Study Plan for the Thesis Track 

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Fall Semester 

1. Advanced Numerical Methods 

(0401509)—3 credits 

2. Compulsory Specialized 

course—3 credits 

3. Elective Course—3 credits 

Fall Semester 

1. Env. Impact Assessment and 

Risk Analysis (0401564)—3 credits 



3. Thesis (0401599) – 3 credits 

Year 1 

Spring Semester 

1. Applied Engineering Statistics 

(0401506)—3 credits 




Year 2 


1. Thesis (0401599) – 6 credits 

3. Graduate Seminar (0401590)—0 

credits 

Typical Study Plan for the Non-Thesis Track 

Fall Semester 

1. Advanced Numerical Methods 

(0401509)—3 credits 

2. Compulsory Specialized course—3 credits 


Fall Semester 

1. Env. Impact Assessment and Risk 

Analysis (0401564)—3 credits 



Year 1 

Year 2 


1. Applied Engineering Statistics 

(0401506)—3 credits 





2. Research Project (0401597)—3 credits 

3. Graduate Seminar (0401590)—0 credits 

4. Final Comprehensive Examination – 0 

Credits (0401598)


0401505 Advanced Applied Engineering Mathematics (3-0:3) 

Prerequisite: 0112261 Differential Equations for Engineers (or equivalent) 

Complex functions, application of conformal mapping, Fourier series and 

integrations, special functions, Legendre polynomials, Bessel functions, 

Laplace Transforms and its application to ODE’s in engineering practice, 

Partial Differential Equations. 

0401506 Applied Engineering Statistics (3-0:3) 

Prerequisite: 0212281 Introduction to Probability and Statistics (or equivalent) 

Moments and expectations of functions of single and multiple random 

variables. Taylor series expansion for approximating mean and variance 

of functions. Common probability distributions. Extreme Value Theory. 

Verification of distribution models. Linear and non-linear multiple regression 

analysis. Nomographs. Design of experiments and analysis of variance. 

Computer Simulation. 

0401507 Buildings, Energy and Health (3-0:3) 

Prerequisite: Graduate Standing 

Solar Radiation, Shading Control, Daylight and Building Design, Human 

Comfort, Properties of Moist Air, Heat Transfer in Building Structures and Air 

Change and Natural Ventilation in Buildings. 

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0401508 Finite Element Methods (3-0:3) 

Prerequisite: 0401312 Structural Analysis 2 (or equivalent) 

Theoretical basis of the finite element method. Finite element discretization, 

Formulation of Finite Elements for use in the solution of two-and threedimensional 

problems. Plate-bending problems and shell problems. 

Computer implementations and Applications. 

0401509 Advanced Numerical Methods (3-0:3) 

Prerequisite: 0401405 Numerical Methods (or equivalent) 

Numerical differentiation and integration, Solution of linear and differential 

equations related to structural engineering, problems in structural dynamics, 

Initial value problems. Newmark’s method. Series methods, finite method 

and energy methods applied to problems in Civil Engineering. 

0401511 Advanced Structural Mechanics (3-0:3) 

Prerequisite: 0401312 Structural Analysis 2 (or equivalent) 

Studies of stress and strain, failure theories, and yield criterion, flexure and 

torsion theories for solid and thin-walled members and energy methods.

0401512 

Structural Dynamics and Earthquake 

Engineering 

(3-0:3) 

Prerequisite: 0401243 Dynamics & 0401312 Structural Analysis 2 (or 

their equivalents) 

Dynamic behavior of structural systems of one or more degree of freedom; 

transient, steady state, and modal responses; nonlinear structural response, 

distributed-parameter systems; analysis and design of earthquake-resistant 

structures, including simplified seismic code procedures. 

0401513 

Advanced Behavior & Design of Concrete 

Structures 

(3-0:3) 

Prerequisite: 0401313 Reinforced Concrete 1 (or equivalent) 

Study of flexural, shear, torsion, combined forces, creep, shrinkage, 

deflection, limit analysis and design applied to beams and frames; moment 

redistribution; yield-line theory of slabs; deflection of two-way edge supported 

and flat slabs; behavior and design of brackets, corbels, bearing walls, shear 

walls and beam-column joints. 

0401514 Advanced Structural Steel Design (3-0:3) 

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Prerequisite: 0401418 Steel Design (or equivalent) 

Bolted and welded connections, Building Connections, Rigid Steel frames, 

elastic and plastic design methods, supports of rigid frames, composite 

design. 

0401519 Advanced Topics in Structural Engineering (3-0:3) 

Prerequisite: Graduate Standing and Consent of the instructor 

Subject matter varies from semester to semester, depending on the interest 

of the students and the importance of the topic to the region as well as 

depending on the specialties of the instructor. 

0401521 Traffic Flow Theory (3-0:3) 

Prerequisite: 0401321 Transportation Engineering (or equivalent) 

Introduction to elements of traffic flow theory including principles of traffic 

stream characteristics, capacity, queuing theory, and shock waves; application 

of traffic flow theory to freeway and arterial traffic flow problems. 

0401522 Applied Traffic Operations (3-0:3) 


Application of traffic simulation models to the design and operations of traffic 

facilities, including intersection, arterials, and freeways; assessment of traffic 

signal timing strategies and freeway management and control strategies.

0401523 Urban Transportation Planning (3-0:3) 


Concepts and methods of transportation planning, including network 

modeling, travel demand forecasting, systems evaluation of multi-modal 

transportation systems and operations of public transportation systems. 

0401524 Intelligent Transportation Systems (3-0:3) 


Concept and implementation of ITS; integrated ITS infrastructure; technical 

and institutional components of integrated ITS infrastructure; system 

architecture, instrumentation, communications, and implementation. 

0401529 Advanced Topics in Transportation Engineering (3-0:3) 

Prerequisite: Depends on Topic 




0401531 Advanced Concrete Technology (3-0:3) 

Prerequisite: 0401233 Materials for Civil Engineers (or equivalent) 

Hydration of Portland Cement, Gel formation, Cement paste microstructure, 

Relationship between pore structure and concrete strength, Curing, 

Concreting in cold and hot weathers, Introduction to fracture mechanics 

and failure mechanism, Shrinkage and creep of concrete, Quality control, 

Underwater concreting. 

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0401532 Advanced Materials in Construction (3-0:3) 

Prerequisite: 0401233 Materials for Civil Engineers (or equivalent) 

Advancement in highway and Civil Engineering Materials: light weight 

aggregates, high performance concrete, modified asphalt mixes (SUPERPAVE), 

and corrosion protection of metallic structures. Application of composites 

materials in civil engineering. Mechanical properties, durability and method 

of testing and compliance with the specifications (AASHTO, ASTM, and BS). 

Environmental and economical considerations for materials selection. 

0401533 Cost Analysis for Construction Projects (3-0:3) 


Detailed aspects of financial management skills needed by the construction 

managers. Understanding of costs control and communication with accountants 

or bookkeepers. Features include explanations of financial documents and 

cost reports and an overview of bookkeeping fundamentals.

0401534 Management and Scheduling of Construction Projects (3-0:3) 


Construction management process; estimating, scheduling, control and 

administrative functions of construction activities and their relations to project 

duration; collaboration among the different project participants to ensure 

project success; safety management and quality control. 

0401539 Advanced Topics in Construction and Materials (3-0:3) 





0401541 Fluvial Hydraulics (3-0:3) 

Prerequisite: 0401343 Fluid Mechanics (or equivalent) 

Equations of open channel flow; Hydraulics of ephemeral channels flow; 

Flood routing; Diffusion and dispersion in open channel flow; Bed and 

suspended sediment transport; Measuring devices; Hydraulic models; 

Methods of computation. 

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0401542 Mathematical Hydrology (3-0:3) 


Classification of hydrologic processes; Analysis of hydrologic data; Modeling 

of hydrologic data; Simulation and forecasting of hydrologic series; Surface & 

ground water interactions; Floods & droughts; Use of computer packages. 

0401543 Water Resources Planning & Management (3-0:3) 


Characteristics of water resources systems; Probability concepts in planning; 

Water resources planning objectives and identification. Water resources 

planning under uncertainty; Water quantity and quality management; 

Applications. 

0401544 Hydraulic Structures (3-0:3) 


Dam engineering; River engineering; Diversion works; Pump stations; 

Coastal engineering. 

0401549 

Advanced Topics in Environmental & Water 

Resources Engineering 

(3-0:3) 




depending on the specialties of the instructor.

0401551 Environmental Geotechnology (3-0:3) 

Prerequisite: 0401353 Geotechnical Engineering (or equivalent) 

0401441 Environmental Engineering (or equivalent) 

General overview of groundwater hydrology, contamination and quality, 

physical & chemical aspects of fine-grained soils, contaminant transport, 

sorption, diffusion, hydraulic conductivity, soil-waste interaction, investigation 

of contaminated sites, remedial techniques and evaluation, flexible 

membrane, landfill & cap design, slurry walls. 

0401552 Advanced Geotechnical Engineering (3-0:3) 


Normal Stress and shear resistance between soil particles; soil structure 

and clay ineralogy; elastic theory; stresses, strains and rheological 

concepts; stress calculation within soil mass; static and dynamic stressstrain 

characteristics; drained and undrained shear strength of soils; soil 

hydraulics; permeability; capillarity and shrinkage; seepage in multi-layered 

soil; consolidation; dynamic loading of soils. 

0401553 Soil Improvement (3-0:3) 


Methods of soil stabilization, compaction, dynamic compaction, chemical 

treatment, compaction piling, stone columns, dewatering, soil reinforcement 

with stirrups, geomembranes and geogrids, ground freezing, stabilization of 

industrial wastes. 

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0401554 Soil Dynamics (3-0:3) 


Problems in dynamic loading of soils, dynamic soil properties, liquefaction, 

dynamic earth pressure, foundations for earthquake and other dynamic loads. 

0401559 Advanced Topics in Geotechnical Engineering (3-0:3) 

Prerequisite: Depends of Topic 




0401561 Water Quality Engineering (3-0:3) 


This unit covers the fundamental principles of water quality and water quality 

modeling. Applications include surface water and groundwater water quality 

problems and engineering solutions. 

0401562 Wastewater Treatment and Reuse (3-0:3) 


This course covers the conventional and advanced wastewater treatment 

processes, including biological nitrogen and phosphorus removal. The course

emphasizes water conservation and wastewater reuse in rural and urban 

areas especially in arid regions. The topics cover the current professional 

practice and latest developments in the field. 

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0401563 Unit Operations in Environmental Engineering (3-0:3) 

Prerequisite: 0401562 Wastewater Treatment and Reuse 

This course is designed to provide students with hands-on experience in 

environmental sampling and analysis, and building and operating laboratory 

or field demonstration models for contaminated water, soil and air treatment 

and pollution control. The models are based on biological treatment 

technology, physiochemical treatment technology, waste containment and 

stabilization technology; and water treatment membrane technology. 

0401564 Environmental Impact Assessment and Risk Analysis (3-0:3) 

Prerequisite: 0401441 Environmental Engineering (or equivalent) 

Introduction to environmental law – local, regional and international 

requirements. Environmental planning and policy. Introduction to risk analysis 

– human and environmental health. Concept of the environment and project 

impacts. Environmental quality and pollution. Evaluation of alternative 

project proposals. Framework for environmental impact assessment. Impact 

assessment and analysis. Practical examples and case studies. 

0401569 Advanced Topics in Environmental Engineering (3-0:3) 

Prerequisite: Depends of Topic 




0401589 Independent Studies in Civil Engineering (3-0:3) 

Prerequisite: Graduate Standing and Departmental Approval 

The student is expected to carry out an independent study on a current issue 

in a selected area of Civil Engineering. This study is to be supervised by a 

faculty member and requires the approval of the department. The student is 

required to produce a formal report, which will be evaluated by his instructor. 

0401590 Graduate Seminar (3-0:3) 


Students are required to attend a minimum of eight seminars by faculty 

members, visitors and fellow students and submit a summary report after 

every seminar to their corresponding advisor/supervisor. Each student is 

required to present at least one seminar (after their first semester in the 

program) on a timely research topic. 

0401597 Research Project (3-0:3) 

Prerequisite: Completion of at least 9 specialized credits 

The student has to undertake and complete a research topic under the 

supervision of a faculty member. The project work should provide the student

with in-depth perceptive of a particular research problem in his chosen field 

of specialization. It is anticipated that the student be able to carry out his 

research fairly independently under the direction of his supervisor. The 

student is required to submit a final report documenting his research. 

0401598 Comprehensive Examination (3-0:3) 

Prerequisite: Completion of all course requirements 

The comprehensive exam is required from all students who chose to pursue 

the non-thesis MSc program option and is conducted according to applicable 

Department, College and University requirements. 

0401599 Master Thesis (3-0:3) 

Prerequisite: Completion of at least 12 credits 

The student has to undertake and complete a research topic under the 

supervision of a faculty member. The thesis work should provide the student 

with in-depth perceptive of a particular research problem in his chosen field 

of specialization. It is anticipated that the student be able to carry out his 

research fairly independently under the direction of his supervisor. The 

student is required to submit a final thesis documenting his research and 

defend his work in front of a committee. 

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Master’s of Science in Electrical/Electronics 

Engineering 

College of Engineering – Department of Electrical 

and Computer Engineering 


Electrical/Electronics Engineering is the profession concerned with most 

of the systems that we encounter in our modern lives, from the cell phone 

that keeps us connected on the move to the satellite dish that allows us to 

receive signals from deep space. Advanced technology pervades our lives in 

such areas such as communications, electronics, and computers. The nextgeneration 

electrical/electronics engineers will need to integrate knowledge 

across many disciplines in engineering as well as in physical sciences, 

mathematics, business, and humanities. 

The Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at the University 

of Sharjah has developed a Master program in Electrical/Electronics 

Engineering that will prepare its graduates to confidently confront the 

challenges of the information technology revolution and prepare them for 

highly rewarding careers by providing advanced knowledge and skills. The 

Department aspires to have well-recognized engineering programs involving 

excellence in teaching and research. 

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The Department has highly qualified faculty and lecturers with many years 

of academic and practical experience both regionally and internationally. 

The expertise of the academic staff spans the main disciplines of Electrical/ 

Electronics Engineering. In addition, the Department has laboratory facilities 

that are furnished with high quality state-of-the-art equipment facilitating 

advanced experimental work for teaching, research and consultancy. 

2. Program Goals 

The overall objective of the Master Program in Electrical and computer 

Engineering is to strengthen the academic and professional knowledge of 

its students. The program is also intended to provide students with depth in 

their chosen area of focus. The specific objectives of the program are to: 

1. Educate a new generation of electrical engineers to meet the challenges 

of the future. 

2. Provide students with an advanced grasp of theories, principles and 

the insight required to enhance their professional careers and/or to 

pursue further higher education in their field of study.

3. Fulfill the future needs of the various industries and establishments of 

UAE and the region as a whole. 

4. Allow students to undertake an area of specialization to match their 

abilities and aspirations and conduct research in that area. 


community. 

2.1 Program Objectives 

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1. Apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering 

2. Design and conduct experiments, to analyze and interpret data 

3. Design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs 

4. Function on multi-disciplinary teams 

5. Identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems 

6. Have an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility 

7. Communicate effectively 

8. Acquire the broad education necessary to understand the impact of 

engineering solutions in a global and societal context 

9. Recognize the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning 

10. Acquire the knowledge of contemporary issues 

11. Use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary 

for engineering practice 


The enrolled student has to successfully complete 33 credits. In this option, 

the student is assigned a research supervisor in the chosen area of specialty. 

The student has to complete 9 credit hours of research work under the 

supervision of his/her supervisor. The student has to defend his/her thesis 

before his/her selected committee. The 33 credits are distributed as follows: 

Requirements 

Credits 

4 Core Courses 12 

2 Specialized Courses 6 

2 Elective Courses 6 

Thesis 9 

Total 33 

The Electrical and Computer Engineering Department may offer the following 

areas of specialization: 

- Control and Automation 

- Electronics 

- Communication Systems 

- Signal and Image Processing

I – Core Courses : The student must complete the following four courses: 

Course # Title Pre-requisite Semester 

0402530 Linear Multivariable Control Grad.Standing 1 

Systems 

0402540 Communication Systems Grad.Standing 1 

Engineering 

0402550 Advanced Electronics Grad.Standing 2 

0402560 Digital Signal Processing I Grad.Standing 2 

II. Elective Courses: 

The student must complete four elective courses to be selected in coordination 

with his/her supervisor. They may include: 

i) Courses listed below under depth courses or general electrical/ 

electronics courses. 

ii) Independent Studies in Electrical/Electronics Engineering (course 

0402575) 

III – Specialized Courses: 

1. Control and Automation 

Course # Title Pre-requisite 

0402531 Optimal Control and filtering 0402530 

0402532 Nonlinear Systems Analysis and Design 0402530 

0402533 System Identification Grad.Standing 

0402534 Real-time and Embedded Systems Grad.Standing 

0402535 Neural Networks and Applications Grad.Standing 

0402536 Modeling and Control of Power Systems Grad.Standing 

0402537 Analysis and Control of Electrical Machines Grad.Standing 

0402539 Special Topics in Control and Automation Grad.Standing 

0402630 Robust Feedback Control 0402530 

0402631 Adaptive Control 0402530 

0402632 Predictive Control 0402530 

0402633 Robotics Grad.Standing 

0402634 Advanced Process Control 0402530 

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2. Communication Systems 


0402541 Advanced Digital Communications 0402540 

0402542 Detection and Estimation 0402540


0402543 Information Theory Grad.Standing 

0402544 Error Control Codes Grad.Standing 

0402545 Mobile Communication Systems 

3. Electronics 

0402540, 

0402501 

0402546 Propagation Theory and Antennas Grad.Standing 

0402549 Special Topics in Communications Grad.Standing 

0402640 Satellite Communications Grad.Standing 

0403540 Computer Networks Grad.Standing 

0402642 Optical Communications 0402546 

0403640 Mobile Computing 0403540 

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0402551 Analog IC Design Grad.Standing 

0402552 Advanced Power Electronics Grad.Standing 

0402553 Physics of Semiconductor Devices Grad.Standing 

0403550 Integrated Circuit Fundamentals Grad.Standing 

0402555 Non-linear Circuits Analysis and Design Grad.Standing 

0402559 Special Topics in Electronics Grad.Standing 

0403650 Micro-devices and Micro-sensors in VLSI 0403550 

0402651 Analog Micro-system Design 0402551 

0402652 RF Integrated Circuit Design 0402551 

0402653 Advanced Optoelectronics 0402642 

4. Signal and Image Processing 


0402561 Digital Signal Processing II 0402560 

0402562 Pattern Recognition Grad.Standing 

0402563 Speech Processing 0402560 

0402564 Image Processing and Applications 0402560 

0403542 Multimedia Networking and Communications Grad.Standing 

0402524 

Application Specific Architectures & Design 

Methodology 

Grad.Standing 

0402569 

Special Topics in Signal and Image 

Processing 

Grad.Standing 

0402660 Adaptive Filtering 0402560


0402661 

Wavelet and Time Frequency Signal 

Processing 

0402560 

0402662 Multi-rate Systems and Filters Banks 0402560 

0403632 Computer Vision Grad.Standing 

III – General Electrical/Electronics Engineering Courses: 


0402500 Applied Mathematics for Engineering Grad.Standing 

0402501 Applied Stochastic Processes. Grad.Standing 

0402502 Optimization Methods in Engineering Grad.Standing 

IV – Independent Studies, Seminars, Projects and Thesis 


0402575 Independent Studies in Electrical/Electronics Grad.Standing 

Engineering 

0402590 Graduate Seminar Grad.Standing 

0402599 Master Thesis Dept. Approval 


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General Electrical/Electronics Engineering Courses: 

0402500 Applied Mathematics for Engineering (3-0:3) 


This is an applied mathematics course tailored to the needs of Electrical 

Engineering graduate students. Topics covered are: i) Complex variable 

theory, ii) Sturm-Liouville problem, eigen-function expansion and special 

functions, iii) Matrix theory, eigen value and diagonalization, iv) Fourier 

analysis, multi-dimensional Fourier series and transforms, and v) Partial 

differential equations. Various examples from engineering and physics will 

be incorporated as appropriate. 

0402501 Applied Stochastic Processes (3-0:3) 


Review of fundamentals of probability, Sequences of random variables 

and convergence, Stationarity and ergodicity; second-order properties and 

estimation; Gaussian random processes, Poisson and renewal processes, 

Markov processes. Queuing Theory. Applications to communications and 

signal processing.

0402502 Optimization Methods in Engineering (3-0:3) 


Formulation, solution and implementation of optimization models such as 

linear programming, dynamic programming, integer programming, quadratic 

programming, convex programming, geometric programming and unconstrained 

optimization for analyzing complex systems problems in industry. 

Courses in specialization area: Control and Automation 

0402530 Linear Multivariable Control Systems (3-0:3) 


State space representation of systems. Linear algebra background. Modeling 

of multivariable systems. Realization theory. Controllability and observability. 

Minimality. Stability. State feedback and estimation. Separation theorem. 

Output feedback. Compensation. 

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0402531 Optimal Control and filtering (3-0:3) 

Prerequisite: 0402530 

Nonlinear optimal control of continuous-time systems. Minimum time and 

constrained input problems. Linear quadratic regulator. Optimal outputfeedback. 

Optimal state estimation. Linear quadratic Gaussian design. 

Discrete Time Optimal Control. Case studies. 

0402532 Nonlinear Systems Analysis and Design (3-0:3) 


Introduction to nonlinear systems dynamics. Linearization, iteration, 

and perturbation analysis. Phase plane method. Describing functions 

analysis. Limit cycles. Lyapunov stability. Input/output stability. Input/output 

linearization. Stabilization and control of nonlinear systems. 

0402533 System Identification (3-0:3) 


Review of transient and frequency response analysis. Regression analysis. 

Parameterization of models. Maximum likelihood and prediction error 

methods. Mathematical and experimental modeling. Model validation. 

Model approximation. Real-time identification. Closed loop identification. 

Introduction to nonlinear system identification. 

0402534 Real-time and Embedded Systems (3-0:3) 


Architecture of real-time systems, Design and construction of software for 

real-time applications of digital computers, Requirements and specification 

methods, Scheduling algorithms and timing analysis. Real-time operating 

systems. Real-time programming languages. Selected case studies.

0402535 Neural Networks and Applications (3-0:3) 


Introduction, background and biological inspiration. Survey of fundamentals 

methods of artificial neural networks: single and multi-layer networks; 

Perceptions and back propagation. Associative memory and statistical 

networks. Supervised and unsupervised learning. Merits and limitations of 

neural networks. Applications. 

0402536 Modeling and Control of Power Systems (3-0:3) 


Dynamic model of synchronous machines. Excitation and governor systems. 

Nonlinear and linear modeling of single machine infinite bus systems. 

Stability analysis and control design. Direct method of stability determination. 

Multimachine system modeling. Power system dynamic equivalents. 

0402537 Analysis and Control of Electrical Machines (3-0:3) 


Steady-state and dynamic analysis of electrical machines: direct and quadrature 

axis transformation. Linear and nonlinear state space representation. Regulation 

and control devices. Simulation of electromechanical subsystems. 

0402539 Special Topics in Control and Automation (3-0:3) 


Advanced and emerging topics are selected from the area of Control and 

Automation. Contents of the course will be provided one semester before it 

is offered. 

0402630 Robust Feedback Control (3-0:3) 


Elements of robust control theory. Norms of signals and systems. Performance 

specifications. Stability and performance of feedback systems. Performance 

limitations. Model uncertainty and robustness. Parametrization of stabilizing 

controllers. Loop transfer recovery robust design. H-infinity control and 

filtering. 

0402631 Adaptive Control (3-0:3) 


Introduction to the various approaches of adaptive controller design. Realtime 

parameter estimation. Model reference adaptive control. Self-tuning 

controllers. Variable structure systems. Gain Scheduling. Robustness issues. 

Practical aspects and implementation. Typical Industrial applications. 

0402632 Predictive Control (3-0:3) 


Predictive control concept. Process models and prediction. Optimization 

criterion. Predictive control law. Performance and robustness. Minimum cost 

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horizon. Disturbance model. Overview of well-known predictive controllers. 

Tuning of predictive controller design parameters. Predictive control with 

output constraints. Implementation issues. Industrial case studies. 

0402634 Advanced Process Control (3-0:3) 


Digital and computer control systems. Discretization techniques. Stability of 

discrete systems. Discrete multivariable and multiloop PID controller design. 

Loop interaction. Pole assignment design. Supervisory and decentralized 

control. Advanced digital controller design. 

Courses in specialization area: Communication Systems 

0402540 Communications Systems Engineering (3-0:3) 

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Representation of signals. Spectral density and autocorrelation. PAM 

and PCM systems. Detection of binary and M-ary signals in Gaussian 

noise. Matched filter and correlator receivers. Pulse shaping. Band pass 

modulation and demodulation techniques. Error performance for binary 

and M-ary systems. Spectral analysis of digital signals. Communication link 

analysis. 

0402541 Advanced Digital Communications (3-0:3) 


Digital transmission over AWGN channels. Digital transmission over band- 

Limited channels. Intersymbol Interference. Signal design for band-Limited 

channels. Channel equalization. Characterization of fading multipath 

channels. Performance of digital transmission over fading channels. Diversity 

techniques. Spread spectrum. Multi-user communication. Overview of 

Advanced Communications Systems (satellite, mobile, optical, etc.) 

0402542 Detection and Estimation (3-0:3) 


Binary and M-hypotheses Detection techniques: Maximum likelihood, Newman 

Pearson, Minimum probability of error, Maximum a posteriori probability, 

Bayes decision and mini-max detection. Parameter estimation: weighted 

least squares, BLUE, Maximum likelihood, Mean square estimation. Signal 

estimation and filtering: Wiener filtering, Kalman filtering and estimation. 

Simultaneous detection and estimation. Application to system identification 

and communication systems. 

0402543 Information Theory (3-0:3) 


Measures of information, Entropy, Source Coding theory, Lossless data 

compression, Huffman Codes, Ziv-Lempel and Elias Codes, Arithmetic 

Codes, Run-length Encoding, Sources with memory, Lossy data compression,

Rate distortion theory, Mutual Information, Memoryless channels, Channel 

capacity, Channel coding theory, Differential Entropy, Capacity of AWGN 

channels. 

0402544 Error Control Codes (3-0:3) 


Finite field arithmetic, Linear codes, Block codes, Cyclic codes, BCH and 

Reed-Solomon codes, Encoding and decoding methods, Performance 

analysis of block and cyclic codes, Convolutional codes, Trellis representation, 

The Viterbi algorithm, Performance analysis of convolutional codes, Coded 

modulation, Turbo codes. 

0402545 Mobile Communication Systems (3-0:3) 


Fundamentals of digital modulation techniques, propagation conditions, 

multiple access, and the rake receiver, synchronization, coding, performance 

in multi-path fading environment. The following topics will be covered: 

network architecture, cellular, micro-cellular, pilot tones, synchronous/nonsynchronous 

networks, power control, resource allocation in networks with 

various architectures. 

0402546 Propagation Theory and Antennas (3-0:3) 


Plane waves in homogenous media. Reflection and transmission. Guidance 

and resonance. Multipath propagation and fading. Radiation and scattering. 

0402549 Special Topics in Communications (3-0:3) 


Advanced and emerging topics are selected from the area of communications. 

Contents of the course will be provided one semester before it is offered. 

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0402640 Satellite Communications (3-0:3) 


Introduction to satellite communication systems. Satellite orbits. The satellite 

channel. Satellite links. Earth stations. Modulation and multiplexing. Digital 

modulation. Multiple access and demand assignment. Satellite crosslinks. 

VSAT and mobile satellite systems. 

0402642 Optical Communications (3-0:3) 


Fundamental principles of optical communication systems. Operational 

characteristics of the main subsystems - optical transmitters, optical 

fibers, optical amplifiers and optical receivers. Optical communication 

system, including transmission considerations, system and network design 

methodology and up-to-date information on components and subsystems 

technology for various system applications. Design examples.

Courses in specialization area: Electronics 

0402550 Advanced Electronics (3-0:3) 

Prerequisite:Graduate Standing 

Small-signal equivalent circuits and noise models of active devices. Design and 

analysis of linear wide-band low-noise feedback amplifiers. High frequency 

design using operational amplifiers and operational transconductance 

amplifiers. Application of specialized electronic systems in analog signal 

processors. Introduction to emerging technologies and advanced topics from 

recent literature. 

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0402551 Analog IC Design (3-0:3) 


Analysis & design of analog integrated circuits, CMOS, Bipolar and BiCMOS 

techniques for analog & mixed-signal VLSI, Bandgap Voltage references, 

Current mirrors, Folded cascode techniques, CMOS & BiCMOS opamp 

design, CMOS & BiCMOS comparators, analog CMOS & BiCMOS 

multipliers, offset and distortion, Low-voltage & low-power analog IC building 

blocks, Current feedback techniques for CMOS wide-band amplifier design, 

Discrete time analog CMOS techniques. Analog IC layout techniques. 

0402552 Advanced Power Electronics (3-0:3) 


Review of power semiconductor devices: thyristors, GTO, power transistor, 

and MOSFET. Power control converters. Drive specifications. Rectifier 

control of DC motors. Fully controlled single-phase and three-phase drives. 

Multiquadrant operation of DC motors. Closed-loop control of DC motors. 

Induction motors by voltage controllers. Frequency controlled induction 

motor drives. Slip power control. Self-controlled synchronous motors. 

Current/voltage source inverter drives. Introduction to microcomputer control 

of AC and DC drives. 

0402553 Physics of Semiconductor Devices (3-0:3) 


Electronic states in semiconductors. Carrier transport models and current 

equations. Analysis of pn junctions, bipolar and FET transistors. Introduction 

to microwave devices and semiconductor optoelectronics. 

0402555 Non-linear Circuits Analysis and Design (3-0:3) 


Monotone and non-monotone transfer and driving-point characteristics of 

basic circuit elements, modeling techniques of electronic circuits containing 

nonlinear devices, autonomous and non-autonomous circuits, equilibrium 

points and stability analysis, the hysteresis phenomena and stiff systems, 

oscillators as nonlinear dynamical systems (harmonic and relaxation

oscillators), visualization of dynamical behaviors in the state-space, 

geometrical interpretation via Poincare sections and 1-D return maps, statespace 

reconstruction of a time-series (Bogdanov-Takens theorem), selected 

nonlinear circuit design examples. 

0402559 Special Topics in Electronics (3-0:3) 


Advanced and emerging topics are selected from the area of Electronics. 

Contents of the course will be provided one semester before it is offered. 

0402650 Micro-devices and Micro-sensors in VLSI (3-0:3) 


Physics of MOS & Bipolar devices in VLSI technology, Principles of Field 

Effect & Charge Coupled Devices, Design of solid-state sensors, Microsensors 

& Micro-actuator devices: capacitive, piezo-resistive, electrostatic, 

thermal, magnetic. Design of microsensors & micro-actuators using surface & 

bulk Silicon micro-machining techniques, Design of micro-electro-mechanical 

systems using CMOS VLSI technology. 

0402651 Analog Micros-system Design (3-0:3) 


Analysis & design of data-converter integrated circuits, Analog CMOS signal 

processing circuits in VLSI, A-to-D & D-to-A integrated circuit techniques in 

CMOS, Bipolar & BiCMOS technology, Oversampling sigma-delta converters 

& modulators, Switched-Capacitor & switched-current analog microsystem 

design, CMOS & BiCMOS circuit techniques for on-chip discrete & continuous 

time filters. Substrate noise & matching considerations in mixed-signal 

integrated circuits. 

0402652 RF Integrated Circuit Design (3-0:3) 


Principles of RF IC design using VLSI technologies, Monolithic inductor implementation, 

Low-noise amplifiers, CMOS mixers, CMOS frequency synthesizers, CMOS VCOs, 

Monolithic CMOS transceiver architectures, SiGe-CMOS technology for high 

performance RF IC Design, Impedance matching considerations in CMOS RF IC 

design & design of Input/Output pads for RF micro-chips. 

0402653 Advanced Optoelectronics (3-0:3) 


Fundamental electronics, optical and physical properties of nanostructures; 

Application of nanostructure science to enable novel semiconductor devices 

for advanced optoelectronics, photonics, and electronics. 

Courses in specialization area: Signal and Image Processing 

0402560 Digital Signal Processing I (3-0:3) 


Classification of discrete-time signals and systems. Basic and lattice structures, 

Finite-word length effects. Discrete Fourier Transform and its efficient 

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implementations. Introduction to spectral analysis. FIR and IIR filter design 

techniques: Windowing techniques, Analog-to-Digital transformation 

techniques, Computer-aided design techniques. 

0402561 Digital Signal Processing II (3-0:3) 


Optimal one- dimensional filter design techniques. Multidimensional digital 

signals and systems. Multidimensional Fourier transform. Analysis of 

multidimensional systems and digital filter design. Implementation issues. 

Parametric and non- parametric spectral estimation. Applications. 

0402562 Pattern Recognition (3-0:3) 


Decision functions. Distance classification. Clustering algorithms. Pattern 

classification by likelihood, Deterministic pattern classifier, Supervised and 

unsupervised classification, Statistical pattern classifier. Feature selection. 

Neural network approach to pattern recognition. Applications to engineering 

and machine vision. 

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0402563 Speech Processing (3-0:3) 


Speech analysis, Digital processing of wave forms, Wavelet transformation 

Waveform coding, Parametric coding of speech: linear predictive coding, 

Text-to-Speech synthesis, Recognition, Stochastic modeling of speech 

signals, Pattern recognition and its application to speech, Speech coding for 

Packet Networks, Echo removal. 

0402564 Image Processing and Applications (3-0:3) 


Two-dimensional systems and mathematical preliminaries. Perception and 

human vision systems. Sampling and quantization. Image transforms. Image 

representation by stochastic models. Image data compression, enhancement, 

filtering, restoration. Reconstruction from projection. Analysis and computer 

vision. 

0402569 Special Topics in Signal and Image Processing (3-0:3) 


Advanced and emerging topics are selected from the area of Signal and 

Image Processing. Contents of the course will be provided one semester 

before it is offered. 

0402660 Adaptive Filtering (3-0:3) 


Introduction to adaptive Signal Processing. Fundamentals of Adaptive Filter 

Theory. The LMS Algorithm, LMS-based Algorithms. Conventional RLS 

Adaptive Filtering. Adaptive Lattice-based RLS Algorithms. Fast Algorithms. 

Implementation Issues. Adaptive IIR filters. HOS-based adaptive filtering.

Introduction to nonlinear filtering. Applications to Echo cancellation, equalization, 

noise canceling and prediction. 

0402661 Wavelet and Time Frequency Signal Processing (3-0:3) 


Cosine transform and short-time Fourier transform, Analysis of filter banks and 

wavelets, Sub-band and wavelet coding, Multirate signal processing, Wavelet 

transform, Daubechies wavelets, Orthogonal and biorthogonal wavelets, 

Time-frequency and time-scale analysis, Design methods. Applications of 

wavelets to audio and image compression, Medical imaging, Geophysics, 

Scientific visualization. 

0402662 Multi-rate Systems and Filters Banks (3-0:3) 


Fundamentals of signal decompositions, concepts and theory, including 

time-frequency decompositions; Review of Fourier and Z transforms, Fourier 

series, etc; Multi-rate Filtering Multi-resolution Analysis, Applications. 

Independent Studies, Seminar, and Thesis 

0402575 Independent Studies in Electrical/Electronics Engineering (3-0:3) 



in a selected area of Electrical/Electronics Engineering. This study is to be 

supervised by a faculty member and requires the approval of the department. 

The student is required to produce a formal report, which will be evaluated 

by his instructor. 



Students are required to attend seminars given by faculty members, visitors, 

and fellow graduate students. Each student is also required to present one 

seminar on a timely research topic. 


Prerequisite: Departmental Approval 

The student has to undertake and complete research topic under the 


with an in-depth understanding of a research problem in Electrical/Electronics 

Engineering. It is expected that the student, under the guidance of the 

supervisor, will be able to conduct research somewhat independently, and 

may also be able to provide solution to that problem. 

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Master’s of Science in Computer Engineering 

College of Engineering – Department of Electrical and 

Computer Engineering 


Computer engineers provide the key building blocks of the modern 

information technology based society, from improved software systems and 

faster computers to advanced integrated circuits (ICs) and next-generation 

communication networks. Computer engineering specialists integrate 

customized hardware and embedded software to design and build devices 

such as next-generation mobile phones, tiny MP3 players, iPods, alarm 

systems, x-ray machines and even laser surgical tools. 

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The Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at the University of 

Sharjah has developed a Master program in Computer Engineering that will 

prepare its graduates to confidently confront the challenges of the information 

technology revolution and prepare them for highly rewarding careers by 

providing advanced knowledge and skills. The Department aspires to have 

well-recognized engineering programs involving excellence in teaching and 

research. 

The Department has highly qualified faculty and lecturers with many years 

of academic and practical experience both regionally and internationally. 

The expertise of the academic staff spans the main disciplines of computer 

engineering. In addition, the Department has laboratory facilities that are 

furnished with high quality state-of-the-art equipment facilitating advanced 

experimental work for teaching, research and consultancy. 

2.0 Program Goals 

The overall objective of the Master Program in Electrical and Computer 

Engineering is to strengthen the academic and professional knowledge of 

its students. The program is also intended to provide students with depth in 

their chosen area of focus. The specific objectives of the program are to: 

1. Educate a new generation of electrical engineers to meet the 

challenges of the future. 

2. Provide students with an advanced grasp of theories, principles and 

the insight required to enhance their professional careers and/or to 

pursue further higher education in their field of study. 

3. Fulfill the future needs of the various industries and establishments of 

UAE and the region as a whole.

4. Allow students to undertake an area of specialization to match their 

abilities and aspirations and conduct research in that area. 


community. 

2.1 Program Objectives 

1. Apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering 

2. Design and conduct experiments, to analyze and interpret data 

3. Design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs 

4. Function on multi-disciplinary teams 

5. Identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems 

6. Have an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility 

7. Communicate effectively 

8. Acquire the broad education necessary to understand the impact of 

engineering solutions in a global and societal context 

9. Recognize the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning 

10. Acquire the knowledge of contemporary issues 

11. Use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary 

for engineering practice 


The degree title: “Master of Science in Computer Engineering, MSCPE”. The 

minimum degree requirement is 33 credit hours composed of 24 credit hours 

of coursework and 9 credit hours for thesis. 

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After successfully completing at least 50% of the course work (at least 12 

credits), the student has to elect a research supervisor in the chosen area 

of specialty and complete 9 credit hours of research work (thesis) under his/ 

her supervisor. 

The 33 credits are distributed as follows: 

Requirements 

Credits 

4 Core Courses 12 

2 Specialized Courses 6 

2 Elective Courses 6 

Thesis 9 

Total 33 

The Electrical and Computer Engineering Department may offer the following 

areas of specialization: 

- Computer Systems Architecture 

- Embedded Systems and Computer Applications

- Computer Networks 

- Microelectronics and VLSI 

I – Core Courses: 

Course # Title Pre-requisite Semester 

0403520 Computer Architecture Grad. Standing 1 

0403531 Modeling and Simulation Grad. Standing 2 

0403540 Computer Networks Grad. Standing 1 

0403550 

Integrated Circuits 

Fundamentals 

Grad. Standing 2 

II. Elective Courses: 

The student must complete four elective courses to be selected in coordination 

with his/her supervisor. They may include: 

i) Courses listed below under depth courses. 

ii) Independent Studies in Electrical/Electronics Engineering (course 

0403575) 

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III – Specialized Courses: 

1 Computer Systems Architecture 


0403521 Parallel Computer Architecture 0403520 

0403522 Distributed Computing Systems 0403520 

0403523 Arithmetic Algorithms and Processors 0403520 

0403524 

Application-specific Architecture and Design 

Methodologies 

Grad. Standing 

0403529 Special Topics in Computer Architecture Grad. Standing 

0403620 Advanced Computer Architecture 0403520 

0403621 Fault-tolerant Computer System Design 0403520 

2 Embedded Systems and Computer Applications 


0403530 Real-time Embedded Systems Grad. Standing 

0403532 Performance Evaluation Grad. Standing 

0403533 Software System Implementation Grad. Standing 

0403534 Neural Networks and Applications Grad. Standing 

0403539 

Special Topics in Embedded Systems and 

Computer Applications 

Grad. Standing


0403630 

Computational Intelligence and Knowledge 

Engineering 

Grad. Standing 

0403631 Robotics Grad. Standing 

0402560 Digital Signal Processing I Grad.Standing 

0402501 Applied Stochastic Processes. Grad.Standing 

0403632 Computer Vision Grad. Standing 

3 Computer Networks 


0403541 Network Protocols and Standards 0403540 

0403542 

Multimedia Networking and 

Communications 

0403540 

0403543 Network Security and Cryptography Grad. Standing 

0403544 

Computer Networks Design and 

Performance 

0403540, 

(0403531 or 

0403532) 

0403549 Special Topics in Computer Networks Grad. Standing 

0402540 Communication Systems Engineering Grad.Standing 

0403640 Mobile Computing Grad. Standing 

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4 Microelectronics and VLSI 


0403551 Advanced Digital IC Design 0403550 

0403552 Logic Synthesis of Digital Systems Grad. Standing 

0403553 VLSI Micro-chip Design 0403550 

0402551 Analog IC Design Grad. Standing 

0403559 Special Topics in Microelectronics and VLSI Grad. Standing 

0403650 Micro-devices and Micro-sensors in VLSI 0403550 

0402651 Analog Micro-system Design 0402551 

0402652 RF Integrated Circuit Design 0402551 

III – Independent Studies, Seminars, Projects and Thesis 


0403575 Independent Studies in Computer Engineering Grad. Standing 

0403590 Graduate Seminar Grad. Standing 

0403599 Master Thesis Dept. Approval


Courses in specialization area: Computer Systems Architecture 

0403520 Computer Architecture (3-0:3) 


Machine organization & design, Formal descriptions, Comparative Study of 

machine instruction sets, Instruction set design, Formats & data representation, 

Addressing structures, Mechanization of Procedure calls, Memory 

management, Virtual and cache memory organization, I/O processing and 

interrupts, Fundamental reliability aspects. 

0403521 Parallel Computer Architecture (3-0:3) 


Parallel computer organization, Sequencing, Granularity, Locality, Array 

computing, Data-flow computers, Multi-processing, Array computers, Looplevel 

multiprocessors, Process-level multiprocessors, Performance evaluation 

measures, Parallel algorithmic structures, Organizations of control, memory, 

interconnection, and processing elements. 

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0403522 Distributed Computing Systems (3-0:3) 


Task partitioning & allocation, Inter-process communication, Message 

passing protocols, Replicated file systems, Interface, Cache memory, Actor 

model, Fine-grain multi-computers, Distributed operating system kernel, Error 

recovery strategy, Performance monitoring and measurement, Scalability 

and maintainability, Proto-types & commercial distributed systems. 

0403523 Arithmetic Algorithms and Processors (3-0:3) 


Logic & organization of digital arithmetic processors. Algorithm acceleration, 

Floating point & significance arithmetic, Arithmetic error detecting codes, 

Algorithm evaluation, Residue arithmetic, Fast algorithms and implementations 

for two-operand addition, multi-operand addition, multiplication, division, and 

square root, Floating-point arithmetic and numerical error control. 

0403524 

Application-specific Architecture and Design 

Methodologies 

(3-0:3) 


VLSI architectures for variety of applications in signal processing, image 

processing, communication, networking, etc., Systolic arrays, Wave-front 

arrays, Wave pipelining, Architectural trade-offs, Building blocks & design styles, 

Scalable architectures, The inter-dependency among the implementation 

technology, Micro-architecture, system architecture & packaging.

0403529 Special Topics in Computer Architecture (3-0:3) 


Advanced and emerging topics are selected from the area of computer 

systems architecture. Contents of the course will be provided one semester 

before it is offered. 

0403620 Advanced Computer Architecture (3-0:3) 


Architecture & organization at microprogramming, machine language & 

operating system level. Functional & structural models of computer systems, 

Storage system organization, Flow-control, Micro-architectures for High 

performance processors, Hierarchy and management, Communication 

organization and control, Vector processors. 

0403621 Fault-tolerant Computer System Design (3-0:3) 


Fundamental concepts of dependable computing, Design methodology for 

fault-tolerant architectures, Modeling tools, Analytic models and measures, 

Design for critical applications: Long-life & high availability systems, 

Tolerance of design faults: design diversity and fault-tolerant software issues, 

Fault tolerance in distributed systems, Relationship between fault tolerance 

and system security. 

Courses in specialization area: 

Embedded Systems and Computer Applications 

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0403530 Real-time Embedded Systems (3-0:3) 


Architecture of real-time systems, Design and construction of software for 

real-time applications of digital computers, Requirements and specification 

methods, Scheduling algorithms and timing analysis. Real-time operating 

systems. Real-time programming languages. Selected case studies. 

0403531 Modeling and Simulation (3-0:3) 


Elements of computer simulations, including modeling deterministic and 

stochastic systems, Generation of uniform and non-uniform random numbers, 

Discrete-event simulations, Simulation languages, Design of simulations, 

Statistical analysis of the output of simulations, Variance reduction, 

Optimization via simulation, Applications to modeling stochastic systems in 

computer science and engineering. 

0403532 Performance Evaluation (3-0:3) 


A broad introduction to computer system performance evaluation techniques 

and their application. Approaches considered include measurement/

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benchmarking, stochastic and trace-driven simulation, stochastic queuing 

networks, and timed Petri nets. Applications of the techniques are studied 

using case studies. 

0403533 Software System Implementation (3-0:3) 


Implementation of systems-level software, especially for embedded computers. 

Topics include the methods, software architectures, design strategies, CASE 

tools, and real-time operating system services, formal and informal software 

design techniques. 

0403534 Neural Networks and Applications (3-0:3) 


A comprehensive treatment of neural network architectures and learning 

algorithms balanced with theory and application examples. Topics include 

single layer networks, 

multi-layer feed forward networks and back propagation, cascade correlation, 

recurrent networks, self-organizing maps, bi-directional associative memory, 

hardware realization of neural networks 

0403539 


Advanced and emerging topics are selected from the area of Embedded 

Systems and Computer Applications. Contents of the course will be provided 

one semester before it is offered. 

0403630 

Special Topics in Embedded Systems and 

Computer Applications 

Computational Intelligence and 

Knowledge Engineering 

(3-0:3) 

(3-0:3) 


Concepts, design, implementation of computational intelligence involving 

integration of different methodologies: intelligent database management 

systems, rule-based systems, neural-type systems and fuzzy systems for 

heuristic problem solving, diagnostics, risk analysis and decision support; 

decision trees, reasoning techniques. 

0403631 Robotics (3-0:3) 


Methods for designing and operating robotics systems for advanced 

automation, on-line identification and description of 3-D objects by digitized 

images, off-line collision-free path planning, on-line collision avoidance 

traveling using artificial intelligence. 

0403642 Computer Vision (3-0:3) 


Image formation, image representation and display, image processing 

(smoothing, enhancement, edge detection, filtering), convolution, Gaussian

masks, scale, space and edge detection, Feature extraction, Hough transforms, 

Stereoscopic vision and perspective projection, Motion, Active contour 

models. 

Courses in specialization area: Computer Networks 

0403540 Computer Networks (3-0:3) 


Network technologies, Packet switching, Cell switching, Switching and 

routing, Packet switch architectures, ATM switch architectures, Internet 

routers, Network interface, Operating systems support for high performance, 

Protocol processing, Network control, Traffic management, Congestion 

control. 

Note: “0403520 Computer Networks” and “0402611 Telecommunication 

Networks” cannot be both taken for credit. 

0403541 Network Protocols and Standards (3-0:3) 


Local area networks protocol standards: MAC Addressing, Bridging 

protocols, Internet protocol standards, Routing protocols for interior and 

exterior gateways, Multicasting, Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM), Internetworking 

with ATM. 

0403542 Multimedia Networking and Communications (3-0:3) 


Multimedia applications and requirements, Multimedia traffic generations 

and characterization, Audio compression, Image and video compression 

standards, Advances in networking technologies and protocols for multimedia 

applications, LAN technologies, Broad-band services, Integrated service 

in the Internet, Audio-video conferencing standards, Data conferencing 

standards, Real-time streaming protocols. 

0403543 Network Security and Cryptography (3-0:3) 


Theory and practice of cryptographic techniques used in computer 

security. Topics include Encryption (secret-key and public-key), Digital 

signatures, Secure authentication, Electronic commerce, Key management, 

Cryptographic hashing, Internet voting systems, Zero-knowledge protocols. 

0403544 

Computer Networks Design and 

Performance 

(3-0:3) 

Prerequisite: 0403540, (0403531 or 0403532) 

Queuing models, Applications to the design and analysis of computer 

networks and data switches, Traffic/resource management, Distributed 

routing protocols and shortest path routing, High-performance routing, 

Connectivity, Reliability. 

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0403549 Special Topics in Computer Networks (3-0:3) 


Advanced and emerging topics are selected from the area of computer 

networks and applications. Contents of the course will be provided one 

semester before it is offered. 

0403640 Mobile Computing (3-0:3) 


The course discusses the convergence of wide-area wireless networking 

and mobile telephony to support ubiquitous access to information, anywhere, 

anyplace, and anytime. Topics include Mobile-IP, Ad-hoc networks, Local 

connectivity, 3G- wireless networks, Approaches to building mobile 

applications (e.g., mobile client/server, thin client, proxy architectures, 

disconnected operation) and mobile e-commerce. 

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Courses in specialization area: Microelectronics and VLSI 

0403550 Integrated Circuit Fundamentals (3-0:3) 


Basic integrated circuit design & process technology, Design of simple analog 

& digital IC components in Bipolar & MOS technology. Modeling & simulation 

of integrated circuits, SPICE simulation, Fundamentals of Photo-lithography, 

Basic integrated circuit layout techniques, Applications & types of IC chips. 

0403551 Advanced Digital IC Design (3-0:3) 


Analysis & comparison of modern digital logic techniques in CMOS, Bipolar 

& BiCMOS process technologies, Design of digital IC building blocks, 

Registers, counters, Arithmetic & Logic Units, Calculation of speed & power 

consumption from layout & fabrication parameters, Inductive & capacitive 

effects in deep sub-quarter micron digital CMOS processes, VLSI memory 

design. 

0403552 Logic Synthesis of Digital Systems (3-0:3) 


Study of logic-level synthesis of digital systems, Two-level Boolean network 

optimization, Multi-level Boolean network optimization, Technology mapping 

for standard cell design & Field-programmable gate-array (FPGA) design. 

Introduction to VHDL, Retiming for sequential circuits, Applications of binary 

decision diagrams (BDDS). Problems in Logic-level synthesis. 

0403553 VLSI Micro-chip Design (3-0:3) 


CMOS VLSI Micro-chip design techniques, Application of VLSI CAD tools, 

Partitioning & Floor-planning, Clock distribution, Cell & Block Routing issues,

Top-down & Bottom-up design considerations, Input & Output PAD design, 

Power dissipation & packaging considerations, Parasitics extraction, Layout 

vs. schematic verification. CIF & GDS II design transfer (Mask) formats. 

Design for Testability issues. 

0403559 Special Topics in Microelectronics and VLSI (3-0:3) 


Advanced and emerging topics are selected from the area of Microelectronics 

and VLSI. Contents of the course will be provided one semester before it is 

offered. 

0403650 Micro-devices and Micro-sensors in VLSI (3-0:3) 


Physics of MOS & Bipolar devices in VLSI technology, Principles of Field 

Effect & Charge Coupled Devices, Design of solid-state sensors, Microsensors 

& Micro-actuator devices: capacitive, piezo-resistive, electrostatic, 

thermal, magnetic. Design of microsensors & micro-actuators using surface & 

bulk Silicon micro-machining techniques, Design of micro-electro-mechanical 

systems using CMOS VLSI technology. 

Independent Studies, Seminar and Thesis 

0403575 Independent Studies in Computer Engineering (3-0:3) 



in a selected area of Computer Engineering. This study is to be supervised by 

a faculty member and requires the approval of the department. The student is 

required to produce a formal report, which will be evaluated by his instructor. 

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Students are required to attend seminars given by faculty members, visitors, 

and fellow graduate students. Each student is also required to present one 

seminar on a timely research topic. 


Prerequisite: Departmental Approval 

The student has to undertake and complete research topic under the 


with an in-depth understanding of a research problem in computer engineering. 

It is expected that the student, under the guidance of the supervisor, will be 

able to conduct research somewhat independently, and may also be able to 

provide solution to that problem.

College of Communication 

Master’s of Arts in Communication 

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Master’s of Arts in Communication 



The Master in Communication program seeks to prepare a generation of UAE 

and Arab students for the challenges of contemporary mass communication 

theory and practice through advanced study leading to a Master Degree in 

Communication. 


The Master in Communication Program seeks to achieve the following 

objectives: 

• To provide students with diverse theoretical perspectives on 

communication. 

• To enable students to engage in discussions relating to contemporary 

cultural, social and ethical media issues from Arab-Islamic and 

international perspectives. 

• To build up UAE national capabilities in media scholarship and practical 

research. 

• To foster long-term collaborative relations with the UAE community. 

• To prepare students for Ph.D. studies in communication at 

internationally recognized universities. 

• To transform the University into a center of excellence and expertise 

in the area of communication. 

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Candidates joining the Master in Communication program are expected to 

successfully complete 33 credit hours of course and thesis work in a period 

ranging from four to eight semesters. The program consists of compulsory 

courses (15 credits), elective courses (9 credits) and a thesis (9 credits). 

The 33 Credit are distributed as follows: 

Requirements 

Credits 

Compulsory / Core Courses 15 


Thesis 9 

Total 33

For candidates with no communication undergraduate degree, additional 

deficiency courses are required. Students may select their thesis topic in 

broadcasting, journalism, public relations or new media technologies. English 

is the medium of instruction in 50% of the courses. 

Department Requirements (Compulsory) 24 Cr 

Course # Course Title Credit Hours Semester 

0800510 Seminar in Mass Media and 

3 1 

Society 

0800521 Advanced Communication 

3 1 

Theories 

0800522 Advanced Research Methods 3 2 

0800531 Seminar in Media Management 3 2 

0800532 Seminar in Communication 

3 1 

Technologies 


Department Requirements (Elective) Select 3 Cr 

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0801513 Seminar in Journalism 3 1 

0802514 Seminar in Broadcasting 3 2 

0803515 Seminar in Public Relations 3 1 



0800513 Seminar in Media Ethics 3 1 

0800517 

Seminar in Media and Social 

Change 

3 2 

0800544 Arab Media 3 1 



0800518 Political Communication 3 1 

0800546 Cross-cultural Communication 3 2 

0800547 International Communication 3 1


1. Compulsory Courses (24 Credits) : 

0800510 Seminar in Mass Media and Society (in Arabic) 3 

An overview of historical development of human communication. The rise of 

media organizations as powerful institutions. Characteristics of print media and 

the publishing industries. Radio and television broadcasting characteristics. 

Social, political, cultural and economic functions of mass media in different 

societies. Evolving media technologies and their implications. Media ethics 

and laws. Arab and international media systems. Case studies. 

0800521 Advanced Communication Theories (in English) 3 

An examination of mass communication theories and analytical perspectives. 

The rise of media of mass communication: concepts and models. Theory of 

media and theory of society. Theoretical traditions on media effects. Critical 

approaches to media performance. Evolving non-Western perspectives on 

media and society. Case studies. 

0800522 Advanced Communication Research Methods (in Arabic) 3 

Scientific reasoning and theorization in communication. Empirical and critical 

research traditions. Developing research ideas and questions. Empirical 

research design and variable identification. Survey research, content analysis 

and experimentation. Use of basic statistical tools in data analysis. Critical 

analysis traditions. Internet-based research. 

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0800531 Seminar in Media Management (in English) 3 

Management traditions in the media sector. Management of public and private 

media institutions. The media management process. Media management in 

the age of globalization. Comparative media management. Cases studies. 

0800532 Seminar in Communication Technologies (in English) 3 

A review of historical trends of communication technology development. Analog 

and digital technology systems. Communication technology convergence. 

Publishing, broadcast and interactive technologies. Social and cultural implications 

of communication technologies. Privacy, freedom and national identity. Theoretical 

perspectives on communication technologies. Future prospects. Case studies. 


Students select a topic for their research thesis for submission to the Graduate 

Studies Council for approval. 

2. Elective Courses (Any course from the following – each is 3 Credits) : 

0801513 Seminar in Journalism (in Arabic) 3 

History of journalism around the world. Enduring journalism issues. Comparative 

press systems. The development of journalism as a profession. Journalism 

in the age of globalization. Future journalism challenges and trends.

0802514 Seminar in Broadcasting (in Arabic) 3 

History of radio and television broadcasting. Broadcasting systems around 

the world. Development of Arab World broadcasting. Broadcasting in the age 

of globalization. Broadcasting issues and challenges. Case studies. 

0803515 Seminar in Public Relations (in Arabic) 3 

History of public relations. Conceptual frameworks on public relations. 

Development of public relations in the age of globalization. Enduring issues 

in public relations. Public relations in the Arab World. Future trends in public 

relations. Case studies. 

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0800513 Seminar in Media Ethics (in Arabic) 3 

An overview of ethical dilemmas in comparative media systems with emphasis 

on Arab-Islamic moral underpinnings of media practices. Discussion of moral 

dimensions of issues arising in the practice of journalism, advertising, and 

public relations. Critical review of regional and international media codes of 

ethics. 

0800517 Seminar in Media and Social Change (in Arabic) 3 

The role of communication in fostering national development and change. 

Early and current conceptions of development.. Evolving paradigms of media 

role in social change. The use of media and interpersonal communication 

networks to promote innovative ideas, services, and technologies in multiple 

geopolitical and socioeconomic contexts. Communication strategies and 

social change in developing nations. An interdisciplinary approach to the 

study of communication and social change. Case studies 

0800544 Enduring Issues in Arab Media (in Arabic) 3 

Historical development of Arab media. Theoretical frameworks for understanding 

Arab media systems. Enduring issues in Arab media. Arab media challenges 

in the age of globalization. Future trends in Arab media development. Case 

studies. 


0800518 Political Communication (in English) 3 

An analysis of the relationship between mass media and political decisionmaking. 

Media functions in different political systems. Media role in public 

opinion formation. Media as tools of public diplomacy. National and international 

case studies. 

0800546 Cross-Cultural Communication (in English) 3 

Critical perspectives on current theory and research in intercultural 

communication. Emerging scholarship in cultural studies, critical theory, and

multiculturalism. Scholarship from a communication-as-discourse oriented 

perspective. The concept of culture and the notion of worldview. Language as 

a tool of cultural expression and interaction. Cultural clash and reconciliation. 

Mass media as tools of communication across cultures. Case studies. 

0800547 International Communication (in English) 3 

An analysis of the development, structure, functions and current environment 

of international communication. Comparative world media systems. Evolving 

perspectives on international communication. Communication in the age of 

globalization. Potential effects of new digital technologies on global information 

flows. Media functions in a changing international environment. 

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Academic Calendar 

2007 - 2008

Academic Calendar 2007 - 2008 

Week 

Day 

Sunday 

Fall Semester 2007/2008 

Date 

AD H. 

12 Aug. 

2007 

29 Rajab 

1428 

Monday 13 Aug. 30 Rajab 

Mon. - Tue. 

13-14 Aug. 

30 Rajab- 

1Shaban 

Wednesday 15 Aug. 2 Shaban 

Sun. - Thu. 

19 - 23 

Aug. 

6-10 

Shaban 

Thursday 23 Aug. 10 Shaban 

Description 

Return of Academic Staff 

Entrance exams for new & 

transferring students to the 

College of Communication & 

the College of Fine Arts 

TOEFL Tests for new students 

Placement test in Mathematics 

& Physics for new students of 

the College of Engineering & 

Computer Science Department 

Late advising & registration 

period 

Chancellor meeting with the 

new students 

1 Sunday 26 Aug. 13 Shaban Classes begin 

1 Thursday 30 Aug. 17 Shaban End of drop & add period 

4 Thursday 20 Sept. 8 Ramadan 

Last day for postponement of 

admission & withdrawal from 

Semester 

6 Sun. - Mon. 

Thu. - Thu. 

Sun. - Thu. 

23 Sep.-1 

Oct. 

11-18 Oct. 

21Oct.- 6 

Dec. 

11-19 

Ramadan 

29 

Ramadan - 

9 Shawal 

9 Shawal 

- 26 Dhi 

Al-Qida 

8 Sun. 21 Oct. 9 Shawal 

11 Sun. - Thu. 11-15 Nov. 

Sun. 

25 Nov. 

1- 5 Dhi 

Al-Qida 

15 Dhi Al- 

Qida 

First examinations period 

Eid Al Fitr Holiday 

Admission period for master 

students for Spring Semester 

2007/2008 

Last day for dropping courses 

without Grade “F” 

Second examinations period. 

Announcement of course 

schedule for Spring Semester 

2007-2008 

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Sun.– Mon. 

2 - 3 Dec. 

22-23 Dhi 

Al-Qida 

UAE National Day 

Tue. -Thu. 

4 Dec. 

2007 -17 

Jan. 2008 

24 Dhi Al- 

Qida 1428 - 

8 Muharam 

1429 

Apllication for changing 

major for Spring Semester 

2007/2008 

Early advising & registration 

for Spring Semester 

2007/2008 through the Web. 

Sun.- Mon. 

9-10 Dec. 

29-30 Dhi 

Al-Qida 

TOEFL test for master 

programs' applicants for 

Spring Sem. 2007/2008 

Tue.– Wed. 

11-12 Dec. 

1-2 Dhi Al- 

Hijja 

Personal interviews for master 


Spring Sem. 2007/2008 

16 Mon. 17 Dec. 

7 Dhi Al- 

Hijja 

Classes end 

Wed.- Sun. 

19-23 Dec. 

9 -13 Dhi 

Al-Hijja 

Eid Al Adha holiday 

Mon. 

24 Dec 

14 Dhi Al- 

Hijja 

Intensive English program final 

exams 

Tue. 

25 Dec. 

15 Dhi Al- 

Hijja 

Intensive English program exit 

exam (TOEFL) 

150 

Mon.- Tue. 

24-25 Dec. 

14-15 Dhi 

Al-Hijja 

Final exams period for 

practical courses 

Wed.- Sun. 

26 Dec. 

2007- 6 

Jan. 2008 

16-27 Dhi 

Al-Hijja 

Final examinations 

Tue. 1 Jan. 2008 

22 Dhi Al- 

Hijja 

New Year's day 

Week 

Day 

Sun. 

Spring Semester 2007/2008 

Date 

Description 

AD H. 

20 Jan. 

2008 

11Muharam 

1429 

Spring Semester 2007/2008 

begin 

Mon. 21 Jan. 12 Muharam TOEFL test for new students 

Tue. 

22 Jan. 

13 

Muharam 

- Entrance exams for new 

& transferring students to 

College of Communication & 

the College of Fine Arts. 

- Placement test in 

Mathematics & Physics for 

new students of College of 

Engineering & Computer 

Science Department

Sun. - Thu. 

Thu. 

20 - 24 Jan. 

24 Jan. 

1 Sun. 27 Jan. 

1 Thu. 31 Jan. 

11- 15 

Muharam 

15 

Muharam 

18 

Muharam 

22 

Muharam 

4 Thu. 21 Feb. 14 Safar 

Sun. - Thu. 

24Feb.- 

1May 

17 Safar - 

25Rabia II 

Late advising & registration 

period 

Chancellor meeting with the 

new students 

Classes begin 

End of drop & add period 

Last day for postponement of 

admission & withdrawal from 

Semester 

Admission period for master 

students for Fall Semester 

2008/2009 

6 Sun. - Thu. 2 - 6 March 

24 - 28 

Safar 

First examinations period. 

Thu. 20 March 12 Rabia I 

Birthday of Prophet 

Mohammad. 

8 Sun. 23 March 15 Rabia I 



11 Sun. - Thu.. 6 -10 April 

29 Rabia I 

– 4 Rabia II 

Second examinations period 

Sun. 13 April 7 Rabia II 


schedule for Summer Session 

2007-2008 

Sun. - Thu. 

Sun. Thu. 

Sun.- Mon. 

20 April - 

29 May 

27 April - 

29 May 

4-5 May 

14 Rabia 

II - 24 

Jumada I 

21 Rabia 

II - 24 

Jumada I 

28-29 

Rabia II 

Tue. - Wed. 6-7 May 1-2 Jumada I 


for Summer Session 2007- 

2008 

Apllication for changing major 

for Fall Semester 2008/2009 


programs’ applicants for Fall 

Sem. 2008-2009. 

Personal interviews for master 

programs' applicants for Fall 

Semester 2008-2009. 

15 Thu. 8 May 3 Jumada I Classes end 

Sun. 11 May 6 Jumada I 


schedule for Fall Sem. 2008- 

2009 


Intensive English Program 

Final Exams. 

Mon. 12 May 7 Jumada I 

Intensive English Program Exit 

Exam (TOEFL). 

151

Sun.- Mon. 

Tue. - Wed. 

11 - 12 May 

13 - 21 May 

6 - 7 

Jumada I 

8-16 

Jumada I 






for Fall Sem. 2007/2008 

through the Web 

Thu. 29 May 24 Jumada I Graduation ceremony 

Sun. 8 June 4 Jumada II Leave of academic staff 

152 

Week 

Day 

Sun. 

Summer Session 2007/2008 

Date 

Description 

AD H. 

1 June 

2008 

1 Sun. 1 June 

1 Mon. 2 June 

3 Sun. - Mon. 15-16 June 

4 Mon. 23 June 


27 Jumada 

I 1429 

27 Jumada 

I 

28 Jumada 

I 

11 - 12 

Jumada II 

19 Jumada 

II 

25-26 

Jumada II 

Late advising & registration for 

Summer Session 

Classes begin 

End of Drop & Add period 




Second examinations period 

6 Thu. 10 July 7 Rajab Classes end 

Sun 13 July 10 Rajab 

Intensive English program final 

exams 

Mon. 14 July 11 Rajab 

Intensive English program exit 

exam (TOEFL) 

Sun. - Thu. 13 -17 July 

10 -14 

Rajab 

Final examinations period 

Sun. 10 Aug. 9 Shaban 

Return of academic staff for 

Fall Semester 2008-2009

Academic Calendar 

2008 - 2009

Academic Calendar 2008 - 2009 

Week 

Day 

Fall Semester 2008/2009 

Sunday 10 Aug. 2008 

Date 

AD H. 

9 Shaban 

1429 

Description 

Return of Academic Staff 

Monday 11 Aug. 10 Shaban 

Entrance exams for 

new & transferring 

students to the College 

of Communication & the 

College of Fine Arts 

Mon. - Tue. 11-12 Aug. 10-11 Shaban 

TOEFL Tests for new 

students 

Wednesday 13 Aug. 12 Shaban 

Placement tests in 

Mathematics & Physics 

for new students of the 


& the Science majors 

of the College of Arts & 

Sciences 

Sun. - Thu. 17 - 21 Aug. 16-20 Shaban 

Late advising & 

registration period 

Thursday 21 Aug. 20 Shaban 

Chancellor meeting with 

the new students 

1 Sunday 24 Aug. 23 Shaban Classes begin 

1 Thursday 28 Aug. 27 Shaban End of drop & add period 

4 Thursday 18 Sept. 18 Ramadan 

Last day for 

postponement of 

admission & withdrawal 

from Semester 

6 Sun. - Thu. 21-25 Sept. 

28 Ramadan - 

4 Shawal 


Sun. – Sat. 

Sun. - Thu. 

28 Sept.-4 

Oct. 

12 Oct.- 27 

Nov. 

28 Ramadan - 

4 Shawal 

13 Shawal - 

29 Dhi Al-Qida 

10 Thu. 6 Nov. 8 Dhi Al-Qida 

Eid Al Fitr Holiday 

Admission period 

for master students 

for Spring Semester 

2008/2009 

Last day for dropping 

courses without Grade “F” 

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11 Sun. - Thu. 9-13 Nov. 

11-15 Dhi Al- 

Qida 

Sun. 23 Nov. 25 Dhi Al-Qida 

Tue.- Wed. 

Sun.-Thu. 

Sun. -Thu. 

Sun.- Mon. 

Tue.- Wed. 

2 - 3 Dec. 

7-11 Dec. 

14 Dec. 2008 

-15 Jan. 2009 

14-15 Dec. 

16-17 Dec. 

4-5 Dhi Al- 

Hijja 

9 -13 Dhi Al- 

Hijja 

16 Dhi Al- 

Hijja 1429 

- 18 Muharam 

1430 

16-17 Dhi Al- 

Hijja 

18-19 Dhi Al- 

Hijja 

Second examinations 

period. 


schedule for Spring 

Semester 2008-2009 

UAE National Day 

Eid Al Adha holiday 

-Application for changing 

major for Spring 

Semester 2008/2009 

- Early advising & 

registration for Spring 

Semester 2008/2009 



Spring Sem. 2008/2009 

Personal interviews 

for master programs' 

applicants for Spring 

Sem. 2008/2009 

16 Thu. 18 Dec. 20 Dhi Al-Hijja Classes end 

Sun. 21 Dec. 23 Dhi Al-Hijja 

Intensive English 

program final exams 

Mon. 22 Dec 24 Dhi Al-Hijja 


program exit exam 

(TOEFL) 

Sun.- Mon.. 

Tue.- Mon. 

Mon. 

21-22 Dec. 

23 Dec. 

2008- 5 Jan. 

2009 

29 Dec. 

Thu. 1 Jan. 2009 

23-24 Dhi Al- 

Hijja 

25 Dhi Al- 

Hijja 1429 

- 8 Muharam 

1430 

1 Muharam 

1430 

4 Muharam 

1430 




Hijri New Year's Holiday 

New Year's Day 

Week 

Day 

Spring Semester 2008/2009 

Sun. 18 Jan. 2009 

Date 

AD H. 

21 Muharam 

1430 

Description 


2008/2009 begin

Mon. 19 Jan. 22 Muharam 

Tue. 20 Jan. 23 Muharam 

Sun. - Thu. 

18 - 22 Jan. 

21- 25 

Muharam 

Thu. 22 Jan. 25 Muharam 

TOEFL test for new 

students 

Entrance exams for 

new & transferring 

students to College of 

Communication & College 

of Fine Arts. 

Placement test in 

Mathematics & Physics 

for new students in 

College of Engineering & 

Science Majors of College 

of Arts & Sciences. 


registration period 

Chancellor meeting with 

the new students 

1 Sun. 25 Jan. 28 Muharam Classes begin 

1 Thu. 29 Jan. 3 Safar End of drop & add period 

4 Thu. 19 Feb. 24 Safar 

Last day for 

postponement of 

admission & withdrawal 

from Semester 

Sun. - Thu. 

22Feb.-30 

April 

27 Safar - 5 

Jumada I 

6 Sun. - Thu. 1 - 5 March 4 - 8 Rabia I 

Mon. 9 March 12 Rabia I 

Sun. – 

Thu. 

15-19 March 18-22 Rabia I 

10 Thu. 9 April 13 Rabia II 

11 Sun. - Thu. 12-16 April 16-20 Rabia II 

Sun. 12 April 16 Rabia II 

Sun. - Thu. 

Sun. Thu. 

19 April – 28 

May 

3-28 May 

23 Rabia II – 4 

Jumada II 

8 Jumada I -4 

Jumada II 

Admission period for 

master students for Fall 

Semester 2009/2010 

First examinations 

period. 

Birthday of Prophet 

Mohammad. 

Spring Break for 

Students 


courses without Grade 

“F” 


period 


schedule for Summer 

Session 2008-2009 

Early advising & 

registration for Summer 

Session 2008-2009 

Application for changing 

major for Fall Semester 

2009/2010 

157

Sun.- Mon. 3-4 May 8-9 Jumada I 

Tue. - 

Wed. 

5-6 May 10-11 Jumada I 



Fall Sem. 2009-2010. 

Personal interviews 

for master programs' 

applicants for Fall 

Semester 2009-2010. 

15 Sun. 14 May 19 Jumada I Classes end 


Early advising & 

registration for Fall Sem. 

2009/2010 through the 

Web 



Program Final Exams 

Mon. 18 May 23 Jumada I 


Program Exit Exam 

(TOEFL). 

Sat.- Sun. 16 - 17 May 

23 Jumada I- Final examinations 

4 Jumada II 

Thu. 4 June 11 Jumada II Graduation ceremony 

Sun. 7 June 14 Jumada II Leave of academic staff 

158 

Week 

Day 

Summer Session 2008/2009 

Sun. 31 May 2009 

Date 

AD H. 

7 Jumada II 

1430 

Description 


registration for Summer 

Session 

1 Sun. 31 May 7 Jumada II Classes begin 

1 Mon. 1 June 8 Jumada II 

End of Drop & Add 

period 


21 - 22 

Jumada II 

4 Thu. 25 June 2 Rajab 

5 Sun. - Mon. 28 - 29 June 5 - 6 Rajab 

First examinations 

period 


courses without Grade “F” 


period 

6 Thu. 9 July 16 Rajab Classes end 






program final exams

Mon. 13 July 20 Rajab 

Sun. - Thu. 13 -16 July 20 -22 Rajab 

Sun. 9 Aug. 18 Shaban 


program exit exam 

(TOEFL) 


period 

Return of academic staff for 

Fall Semester 2009-2010 

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Correspondence Directory 

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Coordinator Phone Fax E-mail 

College of Shari’a 

Abdelbaagi El Faki 06-5050181 06-5050334 elfaki@sharjah.ac.ae 

Jamila Izzat 

Qurunfuleh 

06-5050161 06-5050685 qurunfuleh@sharjah.ac.ae 

Department of Business Administration 

Maha Susa 06-5050597 06-5050508 susa@sharjah.ac.ae 

Department of Arabic Language 

Najeeba Ahmed 

Karrani 

06-5050284 06-5050285 najeeba@sharjah.ac.ae 

Department of English Language 

Samira Shehadeh 06-5053302 06-5050605 samira1@sharjah.ac.ae 


Majd Al-Mualla 06-5053604 06-5050688 malmualla@sharjah.ac.ae 


Ghada Ahmed 06-5050871 06-5050872 ghada@sharjah.ac.ae 

Hala Hussain 06-5050904 06-5585173 hala2000@sharjah.ac.ae 

Department of Computer Science 

Hala Ibrahim 06-5050506 06-5050102 dcs@sharjah.ac.ae 

Department of History 

Jamila ALHosany 06-5050281 06-5050282 jhosany@sharjah.ac.ae 

College of Law 

Eman Hussain Al 

Rubati 

06-5050159 06-5050140 emanr@sharjah.ac.ae 

For further inquiries, please contact the: 



P O Box 27272 


Tel: +971-6-5050091 or +971-6-5050882 or +971-6-5050883 

Fax: +971-6-5050032 

E-mail: masters@sharjah.ac.ae 

Webpage: www.sharjah.ac.ae/masters

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