UAE ACADEMICS
Semester & Academic Year
The semester and academic year curriculum offers courses and internships (professional, community service, etc.). Courses are offered at the American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK). Internships are organized at various companies, NGOs and humanitarian organizations.
Courses
Download the Course Offerings PDF file to view courses and schedules for Fall and Spring semesters. Click on the academic concentrations below to view all courses. Click on a course title to download the syllabus. KEI is in the process of collecting and uploading syllabi. If you do not see a syllabus for your courses, contact a KEI Program Manager and we will email the syllabi to you.
Arabic Language & Islamic Studies
Arabic Language (beginner)
Arabic Language (intermediate)
Arabic Language (advanced)
Arabic Language and Culture for Non-Native Learners I
Arabic Language & Culture for Native Speakers I
Arabic Language & Culture for Native Speakers II
Practical Translation: English to Arabic
Advanced Islamic Financial Services & its Marketing
Ancient History of the Arabian Peninsula
Business Environment in the UAE
Contemporary Middle Eastern History
Introduction to Arabic Literature
Introduction to Islam in World Culture
Islamic Commercial & Investment Banking
Islamic Commercial Law & Contracts
Islamic Economical & Financial System
Macro-economical System of Islam
Principles of Islamic Capital Markets & Insurance
Topics in Arab Culture & Civilization
Arts: Architecture & Design
Architectural Design Studio I
Architectural Design Studios II
Architectural Drawing & Presentation
Basic Design I
Basic Design II
Computer Aided Drawings
Computer Architectural Drawing
Free Hand Sketching
History & Theory of Architecture I
History & Theory of Architecture II
Technical Graphics
Business & Economics
Advanced Business Models
Advanced Financial Management
Business Communication
Business Environment in the UAE
Business Law
Commercial Law
Compensation Management
Consumer Behavior
Cross Cultural & Global Management
Cross Culture & International Human Resource Management
Diversity in Organization
Financial Accounting & Managerial Decision Making
Financial Analysis, Forecasting, & Valuation
Financial Institutions
Financial Management
Employee Relations
Futures & Options Markets
Human Resource Recruitment, Training & Development
Human Resources Management
Infrastructure Financing
Infrastructure Management
Infrastructure Systems
Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Sustainability
Integrated Marketing Communications
Intermediate Accounting I
Intermediate Accounting II
International Accounting
International Business
International Business Law
International Financial Management
International Marketing
Introductions to Business Information Systems
Introductory Calculus with Business Applications
Investment Analysis & Portfolio Management
Investment Planning & Management
Legal Environment of Business
Managerial & Cost Accounting
Managerial & Financial Accounting
Managerial Finance
Managing Change & Innovation
Managing People & Organizations
Marketing Management
Marketing of Services
Marketing research Techniques & Applications
Methods & Models of Management Science
Money & Banking
Money & Capital Markets
Negotiations in Organizations
Operations Management
Organizational Behavior
Principles & Practices of Management
Principles of Business Finance
Principles of Financial Accounting
Principles of Investments
Principles of Macroeconomics
Principles of Management
Principles of Managerial Accounting
Principles of Marketing
Principles of Microeconomics
Principles of Risk Management & Insurance
Production, Operations & Supply Chain Management
Project Cost Accounting & Finance
Research Method for Business
Retailing & E-Commerce Management
Sales Management
Spreadsheet Applications for Business
Statistical Analysis for Management
Strategic Management
Supply Chain Management
Survey of Accounting
Taxation & Managerial Decisions
Communications: Journalism & Public Relations
Advanced Journalism
Communication & Information Theory
Communication Perspective in Public Relations
Communication Research Methodology
Communication Transformation
Globalization & Media Cultures
Interactive Multimedia
Intercultural Mass Communication
Introduction to Public Relations
Introductions to Communication
Introductions to Mass Communication
Language Society & Communication
Media Law and Ethics
Print & Other Media in Public Relations
Public Relations Theory
Survey of Tools & Technology in Communication
Theories of Media Communication
Computer Science & Information Systems
Communication & Information Technology
Computer Architecture
Computer Architecture Lab
Computer Organization
Concepts of Multimedia Processing & Transmission
Data & Computer Communication
Data Communications & Computer Networks
Data Communications & Computer Networks Lab
Data Structures & Algorithms Design
Database Systems
Fundamentals of Information Technology
Information Systems Project Management
CSCI112 Introduction to Computer Programming
CSCI113 Introduction to Computer Programming Lab
Introduction to Business Information Systems
CSAI350 Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
CSAI450 Machine Learning
CSCI211 Object-Oriented Programming
CSCI215 Data Structures and Algorithms
CSCI388 Programming Languages
CSCI415 Introduction to Parallel Programming
Introduction to Computing
Managing Corporate Networks & Databases
Managing Enterprise Information Systems
Managing Information Systems Performance
Numbers & Data Interpretation
Object – Oriented Programing
Operating System Fundamentals
Engineering & Applied Science
Advanced Reinforced Concrete Design
Building Construction II
Building Construction I
Civil Engineering Testing & Materials
Communication Engineering Lab
Construction Management
Construction Materials
Construction Materials Lab
Digital Circuit Design
Digital Communication Systems
Digital Resources & Content
Digital System Design
Digital System Design Lab
Dynamics
Electric Circuit Analysis I
Electric Circuit Analysis I Lab
Electromagnetic Theory
Engineering Contracts & Procurement
Engineering Economy
Engineering in Global Environment
Engineering Management
Engineering Mechanics
Engineering Seminar
Engineering Statistics
Fluid Mechanics
Fluid Mechanics Lab
Foundation Engineering
Geographical Information Systems
Geotechnical Engineering
Highway Engineering & Design
Information Technology for Electrical Engineers
Information technology for Electrical Engineers Lab
Internal Combustions Engines
Introduction to Engineering
Introduction to Optical Electronics
Introduction to Petroleum Engineering
Introduction to Signal Analysis
Introduction to Signal Analysis Lab
Linear Electronics I
Linear Electronics II
Linear Electronics Lab I
Linear Electronics Lab II
Manufacturing Processes
Mechanical Vibrations
Mechanics of Materials
Microprocessors
Microprocessors Lab
Modern Telecommunications
Principles of Chemical Engineering
Probability & Statistics for Engineers
Probability for Engineer
Project Management Fundamentals
Project Scheduling
Quality Control
Reinforced Concrete Design
Reservoir Rock & Fluid Properties
Reservoir Rock & Fluid Properties Lab
Signal & Systems I
Signal & Systems I Lab
Software Engineering
Structural Analysis
Structural Steel Design
Surveying
Transportation Engineering
Well Logging
General Education
Critical Thinking & Reasoning
Contemporary Global Issues
Contemporary Social Issues
Diversity, Teamwork & Interpersonal Skills
Ethics in Today’s World
Geographical Info Systems
Gender & Language
Human Factors
Humankind in a Biological World
Introduction to Psychology
Literature Across Cultures
Leadership & Managing People
Public Speaking
Research Methodology
World Regional Geography
Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Sustainability
Education
Administration & Leadership in Schools
Assessment of Student Learning
Curriculum Design & Implementation
Effective Classroom Management
Implementation & Evaluation of Comprehensive School Reform
Leadership for Educational Improvement
Overview of Education Inquiry
School Governance, Politics & Community Engagement
Strategies for Effective Student Learning
Supervision & Evaluation of Instruction
Theories of Teaching & Learning
Writing & Composition
Advanced Composition
Composition
Introduction to Academic Writing
Foreign Languages & Linguistics
Applied Linguistics
Beginning French
Elementary French
English as a Global Language
Introduction to Translation Studies
Psycholinguistics
Semantics & Pragmatics
Life Science & Biotechnology
Applied & Industrial Microbiology
Bioethics
Bioinformatics & Computational Biology
Biomolecules Analysis Lab
Biophysics
Biophysics Lab
Biotechnology & Genetic Engineering
Biotechnology Lab Methods & Techniques
Cell Communication & Signal Transduction
Cell Culture Techniques Lab
Cell Culture Theory & Technology
General Genetics
General Genetics Lab
General Microbiology
General Microbiology Lab
Immunology
Medical Microbiology
Molecular Biology & Genetics
Molecular Biology & Recombinant DNA Lab
Probability & Statistics for Life Science
Research Methodology in Biological Sciences
Stem Cell Biology & Regenerative Medicine
Techniques in Applied & Industrial Microbiology Lab
University Biology I
University Biology I Lab
University Biology I Lab
University Biology II
University Biology II Lab
Virology
Physical Science & Mathematics
Advanced Reinforced Concrete Design
Analysis of Algorithms
Analytic Geometry & Calculus I
Analytic Geometry & Calculus II
Analytic Geometry & Calculus III
Chemistry in Everyday Life
Chemistry in Everyday Life Laboratory
Calculus for Life Science
Discrete Mathematics
Dynamics
Elementary Differential Equations
Geographical Information Systems
General Biochemistry
General Chemistry I
General Chemistry I Laboratory
General Chemistry II
General Chemistry II Laboratory
General Organic Chemistry I Laboratory
General Organic Chemistry II Laboratory
Heat Transfer
Intermediate Algebra
Introductory Probability & Statistics
Matrix Algebra
Numerical Analysis
Organic Chemistry I
Organic Chemistry I Laboratory
Organic Chemistry II
Organic Chemistry II Laboratory
Physical Chemistry
Physical Chemistry Laboratory
Physical Geology
Precalculus
Principles of General Chemistry
Principles of General Chemistry Laboratory
Statistics
Thermal Science Laboratory
Thermodynamics I
Thermodynamics II
Thermo-Fluids
Thermo-Fluids Laboratory
University Physics I
University Physics I Laboratory
University Physics II
University Physics II Laboratoryb
University Physics III
University Physics III Laboratory
Internships & community service
Internships (for-credit) and community service (not-for-credit) allow students to learn from practical experience not attainable in a classroom setting. Internships require a commitment of 120 hours (3 credits). Service does not have a minimum requirement. Placement is based on professional interests and availability. Positions are available in the following professional fields:
Marketing
Finance
Communications
Commerce
Public Relations
Teaching English
Community Engagement
Engineering
For more information, download:
Experiential Learning Guide
Internship syllabus (business)
Internship syllabus (other)
CREDIT & TRANSCRIPTS
Credit and transcripts for courses and internships is issued by the American University of Ras Al Khaimah (accredited in UAE) and Lincoln University (accredited in USA).
HOST UNIVERSITY
American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) is a public institution accredited by the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research. AURAK’s engineering programs are also ABET-accredited, and its business programs are AACSB-accredited. The university utilizes an American model of liberal arts education. AURAK is a coeducational university. Female and male students are in classes together.
