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Follow on Google News | Zayed University welcomes 80 students to join its graduate programsZayed University offers M.A. in judicial studies for the first time in Arabic as an open cohort
By: Zayed University The Master of Judicial Studies (MAJS) is offered for the first time in Arabic as an open cohort this year. The University's Graduate Studies Office has also accepted 54 more students, who will be studying international business, public relations, tourism and cultural communications, and healthcare administration this fall. The announcement came during an orientation seminar held yesterday's evening at Zayed University in Abu Dhabi campus to introduce the University and its resources, campus services and facilities, and University's departments and faculty. The one-day orientation was attended by Dr Marilyn Roberts, Acting Provost at Zayed University, Chet Jablonski, Dean of Graduate Studies, coordinators of graduate programs as well as students. At the outset of the event, Dr Marilyn Roberts, Acting Provost at Zayed University, gave a welcome speech, saying: "You all have made a decision to start a two year journey as students here at Zayed University. We want you to gain the knowledge that will truly put you in a different place following graduation. Welcome you all at Zayed University and congratulations for making the right choice." The new M.A. in Judicial Studies will provide students with the latest development in the field of law and judicial administration to improve their skills and equip them with the knowledge and competencies necessary for successful handling and dealing with judicial administration in public and private law. Dean Chet also welcomed new students, saying: "Welcome and congratulations on your acceptance for graduate study at Zayed University. I am confident that our master's degree programs will inspire you to achieve your career goals and will prepare you to join the next generation of leaders in your chosen field. You can be assured there will be hard but gratifying work ahead; enjoy it and make the most of your investment. I wish you every success." The program offers a range of core courses, electives, and a major project. The MAJS program is also approved by the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research. Future MAJS students will have the unique ability to understand the most recent and important developments in different legal fields; relate the theoretical legal studies to the practical conditions in the United Arab Emirates; apply different laws in selected real cases properly; and practice the judicial duty in different legal fields. Graduate Program Coordinator for the MAJS program, Dr Walaaeldeen Ibraheem, said the purpose of offering this program at Zayed University is to deliver high qualified and experienced legal graduates, who are able to deal with new and complex legal issues. "Students will embark on a two year academic journey studying diverse subjects on civil law, criminal law, judicial writing and research, advocacy skills, case analysis, and alternative dispute resolution. The MAJS program will help students who wish to pursues careers as judges, prosecutors, advocates, and legal advisors," he added. During the orientation seminar, new students expressed their willingness to achieve better understanding of the judiciary and to generate improvements in the administration of justice by focusing on the study and exploration of the judicial process. "I have a passion to learn more about law reform, emerging legal issues, case management techniques, and other matters that pertain to my daily work as a legal officer," Ibrahim Al Memari, who works as a legal specialist, said. Maryam Ashtari, 36 year old employee at Abu Dhabi Judicial Department with more than 15 years of strong experience, can't wait to start her classes that will touch on a critical array of issues relating to judicial institutions, judicial behavior, and decision-making. About 2,250 post-graduate students have enrolled in Zayed University's graduate programs since it was founded. ENDS// About Zayed University Zayed University is today the premier national university in the United Arab Emirates and a regional leader in educational innovation and change. It has created and implemented a skills-rich, outcome-based general education program that systemically develops student skills, knowledge, and values associated with liberal learning and provided a solid foundation for pursuit of disciplinary majors and future careers. Zayed University welcomes national and international students, and provides them with a high quality education, offered by seasoned teaching scholars to prepare them to shape the future of the United Arab Emirates. Zayed University offers Undergraduate and Graduate degrees in the following Colleges: College of Arts & Creative Enterprises (recognized as substantially equivalent by NASAD), College of Business (Accredited by AACSB), College of Communication & Media Sciences (Accredited by ACEJMC), College of Education (Accredited by NCATE), College of Humanities and Social Sciences, College of Natural and Health Sciences, and College of Technological Innovation (Accredited by ABET). For more information, visit www.zu.ac.ae Media contacts: Sara Sabry, Media Relations Specialist at the Office of the Vice President at Zayed University Dir-Tel: 025993630 Mobile: 0566561059 E-mail: Sara.Hassan@ Web: www.zu.ac.ae End
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