Engineering – Designing and production of useful services or

productsReasons to Choose Engineering -

Offers diverse career opportunitiesGood earningGrowth of building and construction sector in DubaiNeed for engineering in the oil refineryEngineers are the highest paid professionals

Dubai Hub for Engineers-Dubai – well known place for building and construction

Number of engineering jobs increased

Need for better infrastructure

Dubai Hub for Engineers-Rising economy of UAE

Need for addition of more workforce

Engineering talents mostly required in oil & gas, and construction

Local Engineers and Need Mapping-

Expected demand of engineers – 90000 for new projects

Number of local engineers - 31000

All infrastructure projects need to be put right before Expo 2020 mega eventHence need for new engineers

Universities offering Business Administration -

Master of Business Administration offered

by University of Wollongong in Dubai

Other Universities:University of DubaiMurdoch University DubaiCollege of Business and EconomicsAmerican University of SharjahOthers

Universities offering Business Administration -

Universities in UAE offering best engineering programs:American University of SharjahUniversity of Wollongong DubaiNew York University Abu DhabiKhalifa University

Contribution of Local Graduates-

Contribution of local graduates in:Building of nationEnhancement of global competitiveness

Local graduates have contributed in elevating name of UAE, increasing its

reputation and status in the world

Gender Based Comparison -

United Nations Development Programmes (UNDP) 2007

Achievement of women reached target level

Exceeded results than men in some cases

Gender Based Comparison -UNDPs Gender related Development Index (2007-2008):UAE 43rd amongst 177 countries Rank of UAE - 29th in the Gender Empowerment MeasureBest rating amongst all the Arab countriesCurrently women represent 59 % of UAE labor forceThey have roles in science, engineering, healthcare, law, commerce, etc.Contribution of women led to UAE upliftment

Master degree and education in engineering necessary in UAE

Scope in new construction projects signing up

Diverse career opportunities in engineering including pay related benefits

Women are equally important in engineering fields; availability of special courses

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