GRADUATE Studies Guide
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THE UNIVERSITY Founded in 1960, Beirut Arab University (BAU) is a private Lebanese institution for higher education which is recognized as a worthy leader in teaching. BAU s distinguished Faculties, wealth of innovative academic opportunities and reasonable fees continually attract students from Lebanon and the Arab World. During the last 54 years, our students and alumni have been mapping the future. Since it was launched, BAU has had over 103,000 alumni who hold elite positions and reside around the world, mostly in Arab countries. Continuous development and enhancement take place at BAU in order to meet international standards and to provide our students with the best opportunities. BAU has a relatively long history and a substantial presence in the Middle East. In 2010, BAU celebrated its Golden Jubilee. Many Arab students have, and will continue to benefit from our education and activities. Our strategy is to ensure that this engagement is positive, beneficial and will consequently enhance the quality of life in the region. BAU continuously implements new programs in domains that comply with the emerging social needs and the global evolvement in education and research. BAU today emphasizes quality assurance, international accreditation and research to meet the needs of our community.
INSTITUTIONAL and PROGRAMMATIC ACCREDITATION 2012 BAU received unconditional validation of the Architecture program from the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), which is a professional institution founded for the advancement of architecture. 2013 BAU attained International Accreditation for the Communication and Electronics Engineering program at the faculty of Engineering and the Computer Science program at the faculty of Science, from the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). 2014 The Faculty of Dentistry received International Recognition from the Association for Dental Education in Europe (ADEE) on the basis that the Faculty program is up to the standard of those of European faculties. 2014 The Faculty of Pharmacy received International Accreditation for its program from the Canadian Council for Accreditation of Pharmacy Programs (CCAPP). 2015 BAU attained International Institutional Accreditation from the Foundation for International Business Administration Accreditation (FIBAA). 2015 The Faculty of Business Administration received International Accreditation for the Bachelor and MBA programs from the Foundation for International Business Administration Accreditation (FIBAA). 2016 The Physical Therapy programme at the Faculty of Health Sciences received International Accreditation from the World Confederation for Physical Therapy (WCPT). 2016 The Bachelor, Master and Law programs at the faculty of Law & Political Science received international accreditation from the Foundation for International Business Administration Accreditation (FIBAA). 2016 The Psychology programs at the Faculty of Human Sciences received international accreditation from the Accreditation Agency in Health and Social Sciences (AHPGS).
GRADUATE Studies 5 SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION FORM Dates for submission of application forms are as follows Fall Semester 1 April - 31 July Spring Semester 1 December - 31 December ACADEMIC DEGREES Bachelor Degrees - All faculties at BAU offer bachelor degrees. - Duration of study varies between 3 to 6 years depending on the major Diplomas The minimum required duration for obtaining a Diploma is 1 year in all faculties except at the Faculty of Dentistry (from 1 to 3 years) and for the DPT at the faculty of Health Sciences (2 years) Master s Degrees - All faculties at BAU offer Master s degrees. - The minimum required duration for obtaining a Master s degree is 2 years except at the Faculty of Architecture - Design & Built Environment (1&2 years) and the Faculty of Engineering (1 year) Degrees - Almost all faculties at BAU offer degrees. - The minimum required duration for obtaining a degree is 3 years
DIPLOMA Applicants to any of the graduate diplomas must hold a Bachelor Degree obtained from BAU or any other recognized university. Applicants to the Faculties of Human Sciences, and Law and Political Science, must hold a bachelor degree obtained from BAU or any other recognized university. All other faculties, however, require a bachelor degree with a minimum CGPA of 2.33. Applicants must hold a Master s degree from Beirut Arab University or any other recognized university with a minimum CGPA 2.33 for the Faculties of Human Sciences and Law and Political Science and a minimum CGPA of 3.00 for all other faculties. ENGLISH LANGUAGE Proficiency English is the language of instruction in all BAU s Faculties except for the Faculties of Human Sciences where the language of instruction depends on the nature of the course(s). Applicants must provide evidence of their English language proficiency when applying to programs set in English. TEST Minimum required score BAU's English Language Proficiency Exam 60% TOEFL (paper and pencil) 520 TOEFL (internet-based) 68 IELTS 5.5 ARABIC LANGUAGE Proficiency Applicants to the Faculty of Human Sciences where the language of instruction in some programs is Arabic are required to pass the Arabic language exam before admission. SPECIALIZED ADMISSION EXAM AND INTERVIEW - Applicants to the Arabic Language and Literature, English Language and Literature, French Language and Literature programs are required to pass a special admission exam. - Applicants to the Faculty of Law and Political Science are required to attend an interview before the final decision of acceptance. - Applicants to the Faculty of Dentistry are required to attend an interview, practical and a written exam before the final decision of acceptance.
GRADUATE Studies 7 GRADUATE STUDIES APPLICATION How to Apply To apply to any of the offered programs, students are required to obtain an application and submit it together with all required documents to the graduate Studies Office in Beirut campus. Application Checklist An endorsed photocopy of the Individual Civil Status Record or a photocopy of the passport Two recent photos endorsed by an official entity An endorsed photocopy of the Official Lebanese Secondary Certificate or its equivalent An endorsed photocopy of the Bachelor Degree along with a transcript An equivalence of the degree from the Ministry of higher education in Lebanon before submitting the application. FINANCIAL SUPPORT Scholarships for Master Degree Two Master s degree scholarships are annually offered to BAU students who receive the highest CGPA with a minimum of 3.33 in each field of study in the undergraduate level. The scholarship is in the form of a 50% reduction on the program tuition fees provided that they maintain the same CGPA each year. Scholarships based on CGPA BAU provides direct financial support to students in the form of tuition fees reduction according to their CGPA. Students registered in the Faculty of Human Sciences Program (except Mass Communication), in the Faculty of Law & Political Science programs, and in the MArch program at the Faculty of Architecture - Design and Built Environment, can benefit from this Scholarship. Additional Required Documents Master s Applicants Two recommendation letters Applicants - An endorsed photocopy of the Master s degree, along with a transcript - Three recommendation letters - A copy of the Master s thesis Applicants to the Faculties of Architectural - Design and Built Environment, Engineering, Medicine and Dentistry must provide Work Permit and Membership in their order. Applicants for the Master Degree and MD at the Faculty of Medicine require the completion of one and two years respectively in a hospital residency program in the same proposed field of specialization. Scholarships for Distinguished Ms & students The University may also offer scholarships for distinguished students. BAU Provides Opportunities for its graduates to acquire international Scholarships.
PROGRAMS SPECIALIZATIONS Faculty of HUMAN SCIENCES - Beirut Campus DIPLOMA (one academic year) 24 credits courses - Women s Studies Diploma - Diploma in Teaching Arabic as a Foreign Language - Diploma in Teaching English as a Foreign Language - Diploma in Teaching French as a Foreign Language - Diplome Professionel en Traduction - Diploma in journalism - Diploma in Preparing TAFL (Teaching Arabic as a Foreign Language) Instructors - Diploma in Special Needs Studies (New) (one academic year) 28 credits courses (one academic year) 30 credits courses 30 credits courses + 6 credits thesis 12 credits courses + 28 credits dissertation - Teaching Diploma - Diploma in Translation - Specialized diploma in Clinical Psychology (New) - Mass Communication - Psychology - Sociology - History - Library & Information System - Arabic Language & Literature - French Language & Literature - English Language & Literature
GRADUATE Studies 9 Faculty of LAW AND POLITICAL SCIENCE - Beirut Campus DIPLOMA (one academic year) 24 credits courses - Medical Law (New) - Construction Law (New) - Procedure Law (New) 30 credits courses + 8 credits thesis - Public Law - Private Law - International &Diplomatic Relations - International Trade - Administrative & Financial Laws - Alternative Disputes Resolution Techniques - Intellectual Property Rights - Criminal Science - Procedural Science - Political Science 12 credits courses + 48 credits dissertation - International Public Law - International Private Law - Constitution Judicature - Administrative Judicature - Commercial Law - Penal Law - International Criminal Law - Civil Law - Civil Procedural Law - Intellectual Properties - Arbitration - Political Science Faculty of BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - Beirut Campus DIPLOMA MBA (one academic year) 24 credits courses 42 credits courses 48 credits courses 30 credits courses + 6 credits thesis (4 years minimum) 24 credits courses + 24 credits dissertation Diploma in Accounting & Finance Master of Business Administration Master of Business Administration - Supply Chain Management Master of Science in: - Accounting - Business Administration - Economics
Faculty of ARCHITECURE - Design & Built Environment - Debbieh Campus MArch 28 credits courses Master of Science MSc 30 Credits courses + 10 credits thesis (3years minimum) 18 credits Courses + 32 credits dissertation - Master in Architectural Engineering - Master in Architectural Engineering Creative Sustainability (New) - Architecture - Urban Design and Planning - Heritage of Islamic Arab Architecture - Architecture - Urban Design and Planning Faculty of ENGINEERING - Debbieh Campus One Academic year 30 Credit courses 12 credits courses + 48 credits dissertation 1- Electrical & Computer Engineering (3 specialties) - Communications and Electronics a- Communications b- Electronics c- Radio Frequency and Systems - Electric Power and Machines a- Electric Power and High Voltage Engineering b- Electrical Machines and Drives c- Control Systems - Computer Engineering 2- Civil & Environmental Engineering (4 specialties) - Structural & Geotechnics - Public Works - Water Resources & Waste Water treatment 3- Mechanical Engineering (4 specialties) - Design & Dynamic Systems - Thermal Engineering - Fluids Engineering - Combustion & Automotive Engineering 4- Industrial & Management Engineering (4 specialties) - Project Management - Engineering Management - Maintenance Planning - Production and Service Systems
GRADUATE Studies 11 Faculty of SCIENCE - Debbieh Campus 30 credits courses + 6 credits thesis - Mathematics - Computer Science - Physics - Chemistry - Biology - Biochemistry - Radiation Protection - Food Analysis and Safety (New) - Medical Physics (New) 18 credits courses + 22 credits dissertation - Mathematics - Computer Science - Physics - Chemistry - Biology - Biochemistry
Faculty of PHARMACY - Beirut Campus DIPLOMA DOCTOR OF PHARMACY (One Academic year) 20 Credits courses (one year) 30 credits 30 credits courses + 6 credits thesis 18 credits courses + 22 credits dissertation - Biochemical Analysis - Hospital Pharmacy - Clinical Pharmacy PharmD - Pharmaceutical Analytical Chemistry & Quality Control - Pharmaceutical Chemistry - Pharmacognosy & Medicinal Plants - Pharmaceutics & Industrial Pharmacy - Pharmacology, Toxicology & Biochemistry - Pharmaceutical Microbiology Faculty of MEDICINE - Beirut Campus 34 credits courses + 6 credits thesis - General Surgery - Internal Medicine - Obstetrics & Gynaecology - Ophthalmology - Orthopedic & Traumatology; - Medical Physiology - Pediatrics MD 45 credits courses + 9 credits dissertation - General Surgery - Internal Medicine - Obstetrics & Gynaecology - Orthopedic & Traumatology - Medical Physiology - Pediatrics
GRADUATE Studies 13 Faculty of DENTISTRY - Beirut Campus (1 year minimum) 16 credits Dental Implantology DIPLOMA 40 credits 60 credits - Oral Surgery - Pediatric Dentistry - Periodontology - Operative & Esthetic Dentistry - Endodontics - Prosthodontics - Orthodontics 40 credits courses + 6 credits thesis 40 credits courses + 10 credits dissertation - Operative & Esthetic Dentistry - Endodontics - Pediatric Dentistry - Oral Surgery - Periodontology - Dental Biomaterials (only program) 4 years minimum) 60 credits courses + 6 credits thesis - Prosthodontics 40 credits courses + 10 credits dissertation - Orthodontics - Dental Biomaterials (only program) Faculty of HEALTH SCIENCES - Beirut Campus DOCTOR OF PHYSICAL THERAPY 38 credits DPT 30 credits courses + 6 credits thesis - Master of Science in Nursing (Specialties) - Medical Surgical Nursing - Critical Care Nursing - Master in Infection Prevention & Control (New)
RESIDENCY AND FELLOWSHIP AT THE LEVEL SPECIALTIES NUMBER OF YEARS Internal Medicine 3 Laboratory Medicine 4 Radiology 4 Psychiatry 5 Emergency Medicine 4 Pediatrics 3 RESIDENCY General Surgery 5 Obstetrics & Gynecology 4 Orthopedic Surgery 5 Cardiothorathic Surgery 7 Urology 5 Anesthesia and reanimation 4 Otorinoryngology 4 Ophthalmology 4 Pulmonary & Critical Care 3 Endocrinology 2 Cardiology 3 Gastroenterology 2 FELLOWSHIP Nephrology 2 Hematology and medical oncology 2 Infectious disease 2 Neonatology 2 Emergency Medicine 2
FACILITIES & SERVICES - Sports facilities and gyms - Sports halls and football fields - Dorms and housing facilities in Debbieh campus - Cafeterias and minimarkets - Outdoor events venues - Banking facilities - Phone and mail services - Conference halls - Astronomical Observatory in Debbieh campus - Transportation to/from Debbieh campus - Parking - Printing and copying center - Libraries - Reading rooms - Medical clinics - Dental clinics - Nutrition and dietetics clinic - Physical therapy laboratory EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES SPORTS ARTISTIC SOCIAL
BAU IN NUMBERS 04 10 08 Campuses Faculties Libraries 166 8,300 1,100 Graduate Programs Undergraduate Students Graduate Students 1,240 107,000 1550 Continuing Education Students Graduates in Lebanon and Arab Countries Non-Lebanese Students 34 291 Member in more than 34 Local & Inernational Organizations 456 57 years of Education Fellowship, Resident & Graduate Internship Medical Students 601 Academic Staff Non-Academic Staff 100 131,000 172 Periodicals Books Rooms in Debbieh Campus Dorms