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4 years ago

Getting to know the new President of the American University of Bahrain

Gulf Insider speaks with newly appointed President of the American University of Bahrain, Dr. Bradley J. Cook. Succeeding Dr. Susan E. Saxton, the Founding President of the American University of Bahrain (AUBH), Dr. Bradley J. Cook joined the University in the summer of 2022. He has over thirty years of distinguished experience in higher education across the US and the Middle East. We reached out to learn more about his plans as he takes up his new role, his definition of leadership as related to education, his greatest achievements, and more. What are your primary focus areas as you take up this new role? I am thrilled to join AUBH and the wide array of potential I can see within the University. During my years of experience in higher education, I have worked with numerous practical institutions to better understand and analyse the needs of the marketplace. Being connected to the industry is crucial to supporting AUBH in developing a caliber of graduates with world-class education who possess the essential skillsets required to thrive in the practical environment. This will in turn drive the growth of the Kingdom’s economy. As I take up the new role, I am currently […]

4 years ago

How impactful are peer connections in choosing a university?

You can connect with current students at the American University of Bahrain (AUBH) and learn about student life, academics, and more through Unibuddy. Choosing a university is a huge and important decision. Will you get a quality education? What will student life be like there? Will you have the time and opportunity to pursue other interests and hobbies? Before making any valuable investment, people today have become more and more interested in hearing about others’ authentic experiences – from online reviews, to peer-to-peer word of mouth. What then would be the most trustworthy source for prospective university students? Existing students. The American University of Bahrain (AUBH) has partnered with student peer-to-peer service Unibuddy to allow prospective students to chat with current students and ambassadors. They can get an inside look and learn about the university from another student’s perspective, ask questions, and receive advice. View this post on Instagram A post shared by American University of Bahrain (@aubh_bahrain) Connecting with students directly will give a better understanding of the culture and community at the university, and can also bring about a sense of belonging. Thus, helping them to make a more informed university choice. According to a Unibuddy user survey, […]

4 years ago

Looking to pursue your MBA in Bahrain?

The American University of Bahrain (AUBH) announced its first post-graduate programme, co-created with California State University, Northridge. The modern workplace is all about innovation, strategic communication, and an entrepreneurial spirit. In an economy governed by competition, technological advances, and rapid growth, more and more workplaces are looking for dynamic leaders with Masters in Business Administration (MBA)-level qualifications. Whether you’re fresh out of college or looking to take your career to the next level, an advanced MBA program can accelerate your skills for management across sectors and equip you to deal with real-world challenges. View this post on Instagram A post shared by American University of Bahrain (@aubh_bahrain) The AUBH MBA programme builds business fundamentals with strong foundations in accounting, marketing, and strategy. The two-year programme helps students master skills in leadership, creating partnerships, interpreting industry data, managing crises, and negotiation techniques. The programme spans across four semesters, augmented by additional summer coursework. The concentrations cover topics such as Leadership for Innovation in Global Contexts; Data Analysis and Mining for Business; People Analytics for Leaders; and Intercultural Communication in Business. The programme will be offered outside of regular working hours to accommodate the schedules of busy, mid-career professionals. The design of […]

4 years ago

Bahrain: BIC, AUBH to establish joint development programmes

Bahrain International Circuit (BIC) and American University of Bahrain (AUBH) signed yesterday a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to facilitate a number of mutually beneficial initiatives, including supporting the development of students at AUBH, as well as staff at BIC. Under the deal, BIC and AUBH will establish a series of working arrangements that would assist in the educational process at the university and also help in the further career development of BIC staff. These initiatives include creating internship opportunities for AUBH students at BIC; presenting opportunities for BIC staff and their dependants to benefit from the various professional certifications, degree programmes at AUBH; creating extracurricular activities that would be beneficial to the community; facilitating joint marketing activities as well as speaking opportunities for BIC guests at AUBH.

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