Graduate Catalogue - BAUBAU GRADUATE CATALOGUE 2017 - 2018 10 ADMINISTRATIVE AND ACADEMIC OFFICERS PRESIDENT, ADMINISTRATIVE AND ACADEMIC OFFICERS President and Administrative Officers

Graduate Catalogue

2017 2018

BAU GRADUATE CATALOGUE 2017 - 2018

BAU | Academic Year 2017 - 2018

BAU GRADUATE CATALOGUE 2017 - 2018 2

Table of Contents

Notice ……………………………………………………………………………….. 8

Addresses …………………………………………………………………………… 8

President, Administrative, and Academic Officers ……………………………… 10

The University ……………………………………………………………………… 12

Historical Background ……………...………………………………………….. 12

History …………………………………………………………………………... 12

Vision …………………………………………………………………………… 13

Mission ………………………………………………………………………….. 13

Core Values ……………………………………………………………………... 13

Facts and Figures ……………………………………………………………….. 13

Recognition of BAU Degrees by the Lebanese Ministry of Education ………… 14

BAU Degrees and Accreditation Status ………………………………………... 14

Academic Integrity Policy (Code of Ethics) ……………………………………. 14

Campuses ……………………………………………………………………….. 16

Beirut Campus ……………………………………………………………. 16 Debbieh Campus ………………………………………………………….. 18 Tripoli Campus ……………………………………………………………. 19 Bekaa Campus ……………………………………………………………. 20

Centers and Offices …………………………………………………………….. 21

Academic Development and Quality Assurance Center ………………….. 21 Center for Continuing and Professional Education ……………………….. 22 Center for Consultation …………………………………………………… 23 Human Rights Center ……………………………………………………... 24 Language Center …………………………………………………………... 25 Media Center ……………………………………………………………… 26 Research Center for Environment and Development ……………………... 27 Center for Entrepreneurship ………………………………………………. 28 Technical Office …………………………………………………………... 29 International Relations Office …………………………………………….. 30 Alumni Affairs and Career Office ………………………………………… 31

Facilities and Services …………………………………………………………... 32

Social Facilities and Services …………………………………………….. 32 Healthcare Facilities and Services ………………………………………... 35

Libraries …………………………………………………………………………. 37

Student Activities ……………………………………………………………….. 40

Information Technology Department …………………………………………… 42

Rules and Regulations ………………………………………………………….. 43

FACULTY OF HUMAN SCIENCES ……………………………………………... 57

Faculty Administration ……………………………………………………………. 57

Academic Staff ……………………………………………………………………… 57

History ………………………………………………………………………………. 57

Organizational Structure ………………………………………………………….. 58

Vision ……………………………………………………………………………….. 59

Mission ……………………………………………………………………………… 59

Academic Programs ………………………………………………………………… 59

Admission Requirements …………………………………………………………… 60

Degree Requirements ………………………………………………………………. 60


Diploma in Women’s Studies ………………………………………………………. 61

Diploma in Teaching Arabic as a Foreign Language (TAFL) …………………… 65

Specialized Diploma in Preparing TAFL Instructors .....………………………… 69

Diplôme Professionnel en Traduction …………………………………………….. 73

Diploma in Journalism …………………………………………………………….. 80

Specialized Teaching Diploma ……………………………………………………... 84

Department of Arabic Language & Literature …………………………………… 88

- Master’s Degree in Arabic Language & Literature …………………………….. 88 - PhD Degree in Arabic Language & Literature …………………………………. 92

Department of English Language & Literature ………………………………….. 94

- Diploma in Teaching English as a Foreign Language ………………………….. 94 - Diploma in Translation …………………………………………………………. 99 - Master’s Degree in English Language & Literature …………………………….. 105 - PhD Degree in English Language & Literature ………………………………... 111

Department of French Language & Literature ………………………………….. 114

- Diploma in Teaching French as a Foreign Language ………………………….. 114 - Master’s Degree in French Language & Literature ……………………………. 120 - PhD Degree in French Language & Literature …………………………………. 129

Department of Sociology …………………………………………………………… 131

- Master’s Degree in Sociology ………………………………………………….. 131 - PhD Degree in Sociology ………………………………………………………. 136

Department of Psychology …………………………………………………………. 138

- Diploma in Special Needs Studies ……………………………………………… 138 - Master’s Degree in Psychology ………………………………………………… 142 - Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology ……………………………………….. 147 - PhD Degree in Psychology …………………………………………………….. 151

Department of Mass Communication …………………………………………….. 153

- Master’s Degree in Mass Communication ……………………………………… 153 - PhD Degree in Mass Communication ………………………………………….. 158

Department of History …………………………………………………………….. 159

- Master’s Degree in History …………………………………………………….. 159 - PhD Degree in History …………………………………………………………. 166

Department of Library and Information Science ………………………………… 173

- Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science ………………………….. 173 - PhD Degree in Library and Information Science ………………………………. 179

FACULTY OF LAW AND POLITICAL SCIENCE ……………………………. 180

Faculty Administration ……………………………………………………………... 180

Academic Staff ………………………………………………………………………. 180

History ……………………………………………………………………………….. 180

Organizational Structure …………………………………………………………... 181

Vision ………………………………………………………………………………… 182

Mission ………………………………………………………………………………. 182




Career Opportunities ……………………………………………………………….. 185

Program Overview …………………………………………………………………. 185

- Diploma in Construction Law ………………………………………………… 187 - Diploma in Procedural Law …………………………………………………... 190 - Diploma in Medical Law ……………………………………………………… 193


- Master’s Degree in Public Law ………………………………………………. 196 - Master’s Degree in Private Law …………………………………………….... 199 - Master’s Degree in International and Diplomatic Relations …………………. 202 - Master’s Degree in International Trade ……………………………………….. 205 - Master’s Degree in Administrative and Financial Law ………………………. 208 - Master’s Degree in Alternative Disputes Resolution Techniques ……………. 211 - Master’s Degree in Intellectual Property Rights ……………………………… 214 - Master’s Degree in Criminal Science ………………………………………… 217 - Master’s Degree in Procedural Science ……………………………………….. 220 - Master’s Degree in Political Science ………………………………………..... 223 - PhD Degree in Law ………………………………………………………….... 226 - PhD Degree in Political Science ……………………………………………… 230

FACULTY OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION ……………………………….. 232


Academic Staff ……………………………………………………………………… 232

History ………………………………………………………………………………. 232


Vision ……………………………………………………………………………….. 234

Mission ………………………………………………………………………………. 234

Objectives ……………………………………………………………………………. 234




Program Overview ………………………………………………………………….. 237

- Diploma in Accounting and Finance …………………………………………. 237 - Master’s Degree in Business Administration – MBA ………………………… 240 - MBA in Supply Chain Management (SCM-MBA) …………………………... 246 - Master’s Degree in Accounting ………………………………………………. 252 - Master’s Degree in Business Administration …………………………………. 258 - Master’s Degree in Economics ……………………………………………….. 264 - PhD Degree in Business Administration ……………………………………… 269 - PhD Degree in Accounting ………………………………………………….... 274 - PhD Degree in Economics ……………………………………………………. 282 - Doctor of Business Administration …………………………………………… 287

FACULTY OF ARCHITECTURE – DESIGN & BUILT ENVIRONMENT ………… 295


Academic Staff ……………………………………………………………………… 295

History ……………………………………………………………………………… 295


Vision ……………………………………………………………………………….. 296

Mission ……………………………………………………………………………… 297

Objectives …………………………………………………………………………… 297

Academic Programs ………………………………………………………………... 297


Career Opportunities ………………………………………………………………. 298


- Master’s Degree in Architectural Engineering (March.) ……………………….. 300 - Master’s Degree in Architectural Engineering – Creative Sustainability

(March.) ………………………………………………………………………………… 304


- Master’s Degree in Architectural Engineering – Digital Design and Fabrication (March.) ………………………………………………………………………….

310

- Master’s Degree in Architectural Engineering / Specialized in Architecture or Heritage of Islamic Arab Architecture ………………………………………….

315

- Master’s Degree in Architectural Engineering / Specialized in Urban Design and Planning …………………………………………………………………….

320

- PhD Degree in Architectural Engineering ……………………………………… 324 - PhD Degree in Urban Design and Planning ……………………………………. 326

FACULTY OF ENGINEERING …………………………………………………. 328


History ………………………………………………………………………………. 328

Organizational Structure …………………………………………………………... 329

Vision ………………………………………………………………………………… 329

Mission ………………………………………………………………………………. 329



Degree Requirements ……………………………………………………………….. 330



- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering ………………………. 332 Master’s Degree …………………………………………………………….. 332 PhD Degree …………………………………………………………………. 341

- Traffic Safety Program ……………………………………………………….. 350 Master’s Degree ……………………………………………………………… 350

- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering ………………………. 355 Electric Power and Machines Engineering Program ………………………… 355

1. Master’s Degree ………………………………………………………… 355 2. PhD Degree ……………………………………………………………… 364

Computer Engineering Program ……………………………………………... 368 1. Master’s Degree …………………………………………………………. 368 2. PhD Degree …………………………………………………………………… 374

Communications and Electronics Engineering Program ……………………. 377 1. Master’s Degree …………………………………………………………. 377 2. PhD Degree ……………………………………………………………… 383

- Department of Mechanical Engineering ……………………………………… 386 Master’s Degree ……………………………………………………………… 386 PhD Degree ………………………………………………………………….. 393

- Department of Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management …… 399 Master’s Degree ……………………………………………………………… 399

- Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering ………………………. 407 Master’s Degree in Chemical and Petroleum Engineering ………………….. 407 Master’s Degree in Petroleum Engineering …………………………………. 408 Master’s Degree in Petrochemical Engineering …………………………….. 411

FACULTY OF SCIENCE …………………………………………………………. 414

Faculty Administration …………………………………………………………….. 414

Academic Staff ………………………………………………………………………. 414

History ……………………………………………………………………………….. 415

Organizational Structure …………………………………………………………… 415

Vision ………………………………………………………………………………… 415


Mission ………………………………………………………………………………. 415

Objectives ……………………………………………………………………………. 416




Department of Physics ……………………………………………………………… 422

- Diploma/Master’s Degree in Radiation Protection …………………………….. 423 - Master’s Degree in Physics …………………………………………………….. 427 - Master’s Degree in Medical Physics ……………………………………………. 432 - PhD Degree in Physics …………………………………………………………. 439

Department of Mathematics and Computer Science …………………………….. 444

- Master’s Degree in Mathematics ………………………………………………. 445 - Master’s Degree in Computer Science …………………………………………. 449 - Master’s Degree in Applied Statistics ………………………………………….. 454 - PhD Degree in Mathematics …………………………………………………… 462 - PhD Degree in Computer Science ……………………………………………… 466

Department of Chemistry …………………………………………………………. 470

- Master’s Degree in Chemistry ………………………………………………….. 471 - PhD Degree in Chemistry ……………………………………………………… 475

Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences …………………………. 478

- Master’s Degree in Biology ……………………………………………………. 480 - Master’s Degree Biochemistry Program ……………………………………….. 484 - PhD Degree in Biology …………………………………………………………. 488 - PhD Degree Biochemistry Program ……………………………………………. 491

FACULTY OF PHARMACY ……………………………………………………… 494


Academic Staff ……………………………………………………………………… 494

History ………………………………………………………………………………. 494


Vision ……………………………………………………………………………….. 496

Mission ……………………………………………………………………………… 496

Objectives …………………………………………………………………………... 496

Academic Programs ……………………………………………………………….. 497

Admission Requirements ………………………………………………………….. 497

Degree Requirements ……………………………………………………………… 497

Career Opportunities ……………………………………………………………… 498


Doctor in Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) ………………………………………………….. 499

Master’s Degree in Pharmacy …………………………………………………….. 503

Department of Pharmaceutical Technology ……………………………………… 505

- Pharmaceutical Analytical Chemistry and Drug Quality Control ………………. 505 - Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy ………………………………………… 508

Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences ………………………………………….. 511

- Pharmacognosy and Medicinal Plants ………………………………………….. 511 - Pharmaceutical Chemistry ……………………………………………………… 514 - Pharmaceutical Microbiology ………………………………………………….. 517

Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics …………………………………. 520

- Pharmacology, toxicology, and Biochemistry ………………………………….. 520 Department of Pharmacy Practice ………………………………………………… 523

- Pharmacy Practice ………………………………………………………………. 523


- Clinical Pharmacy ……………………………………………………………….. 526 PhD Degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences …………………………………………. 530

FACULTY OF MEDICINE ……………………………………………………….. 539


Academic Staff ………………………………………………………………………. 539

History ……………………………………………………………………………….. 539


Vision ………………………………………………………………………………… 540

Mission ………………………………………………………………………………. 540

Objectives ……………………………………………………………………………. 540






- Master’s Degree in Medical Physiology ………………………………………… 543 - Master’s Degree in Internal Medicine …………………………………………... 547 - Master’s Degree in General Surgery …………………………………………… 551 - Master’s Degree in Pediatrics ………………………………………………….. 555 - Master’s Degree in Obstetrics and Gynecology ……………………………….. 559 - Master’s Degree in Ophthalmology …………………………………………….. 564 - Doctorate Degree in Medical Physiology ……………………………………….. 567 - Doctorate Degree in Internal Medicine …………………………………………. 570 - Doctorate Degree in General Surgery …………………………………………… 574 - Doctorate Degree in Pediatrics ………………………………………………….. 577 - Doctorate Degree in Obstetrics and Gynecology ……………………………….. 582

FACULTY OF DENTISTRY ………………………………………………………. 586

Faculty Administration ……………………………………………………………... 586

History ……………………………………………………………………………….. 586


Vision ………………………………………………………………………………… 587

Mission ……………………………………………………………………………….. 587

Objectives ……………………………………………………………………………. 587



Degree Requirements ……………………………………………………………….. 589


Specialty Diploma/Master’s Degree in Endodontics ……………………………… 590

Specialty Diploma/Master’s Degree in Operative and Esthetic Dentistry ………. 604

Specialty Diploma in Oral Implantology ………………………………………….. 611

Specialty Diploma/Master’s Degree in Oral Surgery …………………………….. 614

Specialty Diploma/Master’s Degree in Orthodontics …………………………….. 622

Specialty Diploma/Master’s Degree in Pediatric Dentistry ……………………… 631

Specialty Diploma/Master’s Degree Periodontology …………………………….... 639

Specialty Diploma/Master’s Degree in Prosthodontics …………………………… 647

PhD Degree in Dental Biomaterials ………………………………………………... 661

PhD Degree in Endodontics ………………………………………………………… 665

PhD Degree in Operative and Esthetic Dentistry …………………………………. 670

PhD Degree in Oral Surgery ……………………………………………………….. 675


PhD Degree in Orthodontics ………………………………………………………. 681

PhD Degree in Pediatric Dentistry ………………………………………………… 686

PhD Degree in Periodontology ……………………………………………………. 691

PhD Degree in Prosthodontics ……………………………………………………. 697

FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES …………………………………………… 706


Academic Staff ……………………………………………………………………… 706

History ………………………………………………………………………………. 706


Vision ………………………………………………………………………………… 707

Mission ……………………………………………………………………………….. 707





Master’s Degree in Nursing ………………………………………………………… 712

- Medical Surgical ………………………………………………………………... 712 - Critical Care …………………………………………………………………….. 715

Master’s Degree in Infection Prevention and Control …………………………… 719

Master’s Degree in Nutrition ………………………………………………………. 723

Master’s Degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences ………………………………… 728

- Hematology and Blood Banking Track …………………………………………. 728 - Microbiology and Immunology Track ………………………………………….. 732

Master’s Degree in Food Analysis and Safety …………………………………….. 736

Doctor of Physical Therapy (PhD) ………………………………………………… 740


NOTICE

Beirut Arab University (BAU) Catalogue encompasses information related to BAU Campuses,

Facilities and Services, along with the different Faculties and Centers at BAU with their graduate

curricula.

BAU reserves the right to make modifications in programs, academic requirements, and teaching staff

when needed, without prior notice.

Students are held responsible for the information present in this catalogue. Failure to read and abide

by BAU’s regulations will not exempt students from consequences.

BAU encompasses four Campuses which are located in different parts in Lebanon:

BEIRUT CAMPUS Beirut Arab University - Tareek El Jadida

P.O.Box 11-5020 Riad El Solh 11072809 - Beirut, Lebanon

TEL: +961 1 300110 - FAX: +961 1 818402

E-mail: [email protected]

www.bau.edu.lb

DEBBIEH CAMPUS Beirut Arab University - Debbieh Main Road


TEL: +961 7 985858 - FAX: +961 7 985060


www.bau.edu.lb

TRIPOLI CAMPUS Beirut Arab University - Corniche El-Mina


TEL: +961 6 218400/ 222802 - FAX: +961 6 222800


www.bau.edu.lb

BEKAA CAMPUS Beirut Arab University - Taanayel Area


TEL: +961 8 543051 - FAX: +961 8 544051


www.bau.edu.lb

BAU ALUMNI ASSOCIATIONS BAU has four alumni associations in Beirut, North Lebanon (Tripoli), Bekaa, and Jordan (Amman).

BAU is looking forward to establish more alumni associations in many cities all over the Arab

World.

BAU Alumni contacts, at the various locations, are as follows:

mailto:[email protected]://www.bau.edu.lb/mailto:[email protected]://www.bau.edu.lb/mailto:[email protected]://www.bau.edu.lb/mailto:[email protected]


Beirut TEL: +961 1 641007/8

FAX: +961 1 652667

www.bau-alumni.org

[email protected]

Tripoli TEL: +961 6 616883

FAX: +961 6 220035

www.bau-northalumni.com

[email protected]

Bekaa TEL: +961 8 544125

FAX: +961 8 541498

www.bau-alumni-bekaa.org

[email protected]

Amman-Jordan TELEFAX: 0096265654011

Amman

http://www.bau-alumni.org/mailto:[email protected]://www.bau-northalumni.com/mailto:[email protected]://www.bau-alumni-bekaa.org/


ADMINISTRATIVE AND ACADEMIC OFFICERS

PRESIDENT, ADMINISTRATIVE AND ACADEMIC OFFICERS

President and Administrative Officers

- Prof. Amr Galal Al Adawi, PhD, President - Prof. Khaled Hassan Baghdady, PhD, Vice-President for Tripoli Branch Affairs - Prof. Essam Osman, PhD, Vice President for Medical Sciences - Mr. Omar Issam Houry, Secretary General

Deans - Prof. Mayssah Ahmad Mostafa El-Nayyal, Dean / Faculty of Human Sciences - Prof. Mohammad Hasan Kassem, Dean/ Faculty of Law and Political Science - Prof. Nehale Farid Mostafa, Dean / Faculty of Business Administration - Prof. Ibtihal Bastawissi, Dean / Faculty of Architecture – Design and Built Environment - Prof. Adel Ahmad El-Kurdi, Dean / Faculty of Engineering - Prof. Raja Fakhoury, Dean / Faculty of Science - Prof. Abdallah El Lakkany, Dean / Faculty of Pharmacy - Prof. Naglaa Mostafa Mashaal, Dean / Faculty of Medicine - Prof. Issam Mohammad Hasan Osman, Dean / Faculty of Dentistry - Prof. Mostafa Mrad, Dean / Faculty of Health Sciences - Prof. Mohammad Raslan, Dean of Academic Development - Prof. Soubhi Abu Shahine, Dean of Student Affairs - Prof. Hania Nakkash, Dean of Graduate Studies and Research

Assistant Deans

- Dr. Miryam Younes, Assistant Dean / Faculty of Law and Political Science - Dr. Abdullah Nassreddine, Assistant Dean / Faculty of Business Administration - Dr. Marwan Halabi, Assistant Dean / Faculty of Architectural Engineering - Prof. Yehia Temsah, Assistant Dean / Faculty of Engineering - Prof. Ghassan Younes, Assistant Dean / Faculty of Science - Dr. Lama Soubra, Assistant Dean / Faculty of Pharmacy - Dr. Mohammad Houry, Assistant Dean / Faculty of Medicine - Dr. Rola Abiad, Assistant Dean / Faculty of Dentistry - Dr. Rami Abbas, Assistant Dean / Faculty of Health Sciences

Faculty Directors – Tripoli Branch - Dr. Hani Shaarani, Director / Faculty of Business Administration - Dr. Nabil Mhareb, Director / Faculty of Architectural Engineering - Dr. Ahmad El-Lakkany, Director / Faculty of Engineering - Prof. Mohamad Sherif Al-Jayar, Director / Faculty of Science - Prof. Nisrin Bissar, Director / Faculty of Health Sciences

Administrative Directors

- Mr. Mohammad Hammoud, Deputy Secretary General for Tripoli Branch Affairs - Ms. Najat Madhoun, Director of Student Affairs - Dr. Walid Shatila, Director of Information Technology - Ms. Zina Mounir Ariss, Director of Public Relations - Mr. Selim El Madhoun, Director of Purchase Affairs - Mr. Ibrahim El Rashidi, Director of Engineering Affairs


- Mr. Mohamad Koleilat, Director of Finance Affairs - Ms. Noura Shaaban, Director of Network and Systems - Mr. Nabil Khalifeh, Executive Director – President’s Office - Ms. Wafaa Baytamouni, Administrative Director, President and Secretary General Office - Ms. Nadine Abla, Director of Students Activities Department - Mrs. Serine Tafran, Director of Human Resources Department - Mr. Mohammad Zankar, Director of General Affairs – Debbieh Campus


THE UNIVERSITY

HISTORICAL BACKGROUND Lebanon, the birthplace of the alphabets and a meeting point of civilizations, enjoys a special

geographic location overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. This location distinguishes Lebanon from

cultural, economic, commercial, and academic perspectives. In the heart of Lebanon lies the Jewel of

the Middle East, Beirut. Beirut is the chosen center for various institutions, companies, and

universities.

BAU is located in the center of Beirut, the center of culture and enlightenment.

BAU is a private institution for higher education, founded by the Lebanese Waqf El-Birr and Ihsan in

1960. The University is officially accredited according to Article (17) of the Lebanese Higher

Education Law that was issued on the 26th of December 1961. BAU currently encompasses ten

Faculties:

1. Faculty of Human Sciences 2. Faculty of Law and Political Science 3. Faculty of Business Administration 4. Faculty of Architecture – Design & Built Environment 5. Faculty of Engineering 6. Faculty of Science 7. Faculty of Pharmacy 8. Faculty of Medicine 9. Faculty of Dentistry 10. Faculty of Health Sciences

HISTORY BAU is a private institution that is accredited by the Foundation for International Business

Administration Accreditation (FIBAA). It is an institution for higher education committed, since its foundation in 1960, to promote quality education. It offers 44 undergraduate programs and 95

postgraduate programs across a broad range of fields providing a rich and rewarding educational

environment to around 9,037 undergraduate students and 1,333 postgraduate students from Lebanon

and other countries. The University also aims to ensure active interaction with the Lebanese society.

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 been benefiting from our education and

activities. Our strategy is to ensure that this engagement is positive and beneficial and will

consequently enhance the quality of life in the region. Our location in the center of the capital Beirut,

a world heritage site, is one of the defining characteristics of our University. BAU will continue to

contribute to the quality of the environment through a sensitive approach to developing our region. In

October 1960, BAU commenced teaching in two of its earliest faculties, the Faculty of Arts and the

Faculty of Law. A year later the Faculty of Business was launched. In 1962, the University opened the

Faculty of Architectural Engineering. Over the years to follow BAU evolved, expanded and added

new faculties. Thirteen years later, the Faculty of Engineering was added, and one year later, in 1976,

the Faculty of Science was established. In 1986, the University launched the Faculty of Pharmacy.

Nine years later, in 1995, both the Faculties of Medicine and Dentistry were added. In 2005, the Faculty

of Nursing became the tenth Faculty at BAU. Furthermore, to meet the rising needs for professionals

specialized in health, the Faculty of Nursing was transformed to become the Faculty of Health Sciences

in 2007 including the majors of Nursing, Medical Lab, Physical Therapy and Nutrition. In 2013, the

Faculty of Engineering introduced a new program in Petroleum Engineering, and in 2014, three new

Arts and Design Programs were launched. BAU started with one main Campus in Beirut, then in 2006,

a new Campus in Debbieh was established. Currently this Campus encompasses the Faculties of


Architectural Engineering, Engineering and Science. In 2010, a new BAU branch was established in

Tripoli, which includes five Faculties: Business Administration, Architectural Engineering,

Engineering, Science, and Health Sciences. Recently an Environmental Research Center that

encompasses an Alumni Club, was founded in the new fourth Campus in the Bekaa region. Through a

wide range of areas such as teaching and learning, aspiration - raising, sports, culture, volunteer and

community work and science outreach, as well as careful management and the enhancement of our

buildings, facilities, cultural assets and events, BAU will continue to offer greater opportunities for

both education and infotainment.

VISION To be among the top universities in the region, with a global perspective that generates multi-cultural

leaders equipped with competence and insightfulness, for the development and progress of their

society.

MISSION BAU has been committed, since its establishment in 1960, to offer outstanding educational programs

and to provide an embracing environment for academic creativity and the development of leadership

skills, instilling the concept of social responsibility, while respecting diversity and multicultural

understanding. The University promotes a stimulating academic atmosphere for its academic staff to

ensure excellence in research and the dissemination of its outcomes to address community needs, both

nationally and internationally. BAU relies on the contribution of the University expertise in the

sustainable development of the local community, while being engaged with its alumni. BAU believes

in its highly efficient leadership, well-structured governance system, and greatly motivated academic

staff.

CORE VALUES The university core values are:

Integrity: To adhere to honesty, moral principles, truthfulness and fairness in all we do.

Excellence: To strive for optimal performance in everything we do, as a single purposeful

organization.

Diversity: To promote tolerance of differences and respect for the other.

Accountability: To be committed to the loyalty and good-will of our community.

Respect: To treat each other with civility and dignity.

Social Responsibility: To contribute to the society’s intellectual, cultural, spiritual and economic

progress.

Creativity: To enhance critical thinking and innovativeness for personal skills development.

FACTS AND FIGURES BAU has been developing and prospering since its establishment fifty five years ago and has grown to

encompass four Campuses, ten Faculties, thirty seven Programs of Undergraduate Study and one

hundred sixty six graduate study specialties. By the end of the academic year 2016-2017, BAU’s

alumni reached 104,669, the undergraduate students were around 9,037, the graduate students around

1,300 and the resident and post-graduate internship medical students around 270. In addition to

Lebanese students, about 3,500 non-Lebanese students join BAU every year, and the dorms in Debbieh

Campus accommodate around 172 students annually. To provide all the required services and facilities,

BAU has 833 Faculty members, 597 staff members, 14 students’ athletic teams, and eight libraries

which contains 144,708 books and 785 periodicals.


RECOGNITION OF BAU DEGREES BY THE LEBANESE MINISTRY OF

EDUCATION AND HIGHER EDUCATION The Lebanese Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MEHE) recognizes all the degrees

awarded by BAU provided that students are admitted after the completion of the Lebanese

Baccalaureate, or its equivalent, as determined by the Lebanese MEHE.

MEHE also recognizes degrees in Medicine, Engineering and Architecture, as equivalent to the

corresponding degrees awarded or recognized by the Lebanese University.

BAU DEGREES AND ACCREDITATION STATUS One of the most important strategic plans of BAU is to achieve international accreditation for the

institution as well as the academic programs:

In 2012, the Architectural Engineering program was validated by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA).

In 2013, The Computer Science program at the Faculty of Science was accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).

In 2013, The Communications and Electronics program at the Faculty of Engineering was accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).

In 2014, The International Association for Dental Education in Europe (ADEE) declared that the Dentistry educational Program at BAU is comparable to the programs of European schools and

institutions.

In April 2015, BAU received institutional accreditation from the Foundation for International Business Accreditation (FIBAA).

In June 2015, the Faculty of Business Administration received accreditation for its programs from the Foundation for International Business Accreditation (FIBAA). Also, the Faculty of Pharmacy program was accredited by the Canadian Council for Accreditation of Pharmacy Programs

(CCAPP).

The rest of the Faculties at BAU have already contacted international accrediting bodies for their

program accreditation.

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY POLICY (Code of Ethics) In line with its core values and mission, BAU has published its own Code of Ethics that aims at

achieving the following objectives:

Fostering loyalty to the University. Determining the basic ethical standards for the conduct of persons active within the context of

the university community, namely the conduct of university students, academic staff, and non-

academic staff.

Adopting high levels for the above standards, working towards achieving them and urging all to persevere in applying them.

Inducing all academic staff to adhere to the freedom of scientific research and teaching. Ensuring adherence to social responsibility in all University activities through steering these

activities towards serving the larger community.

Promoting the University’s positive characteristics and image on all levels.


The term “Persons active within the context of the university community” to whom the rules of

this code and its stipulations apply, is assigned to cover the following persons:

Academic staff, by which we mean teachers and lecturers who work within the academic domain at the University.

Non-academic staff who constitute the university’s human resources, who by definition are employees at the administration body, and workers who assist in the fields of services.

Students who are registered at the University, in the academic sections, in special programs, in electronic tutoring or in distant learning.

Graduates of BAU who frequently visit the University, or those who are engaged in any form with the University, and who do not fit in any of the above categories.

Suppliers, contractors, part-timers and consultants, be they individuals or establishments who serve the University for a material return- be it liquid resources, fixed assets, or certain services

within the scope of these assets, within the duration of their dealing or relation with the

University within the scope of this relation.

Establishments or individuals who provide the University with paid services, wether professional, manual, scientific, medical, artistic, athletic, social, or general services regardless

of their nature, and that is for the whole time expended in the fulfillment of these services.

Volunteers, be they individuals or establishments, who provide the University with free services or work at the University for no Financial Return.

Establishments or individuals who benefit from the services that the University offers to the community in general.

Institutions or individuals who have a relation with the University in any domain and whose relation with the University becomes confirmed in this concern.

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CAMPUSES To achieve an elite position at the national and international level, BAU is committed to provide high

quality academic programs and research. BAU strives to comply with the increasing demands for its

programs and to maintain its competitive edge in the region, accordingly, it is undergoing continuous

development to meet those needs. BAU includes the following Campuses:

I - BEIRUT CAMPUS

Is the main Campus. It is located in Tareek El Jadida area next to the Beirut Municipality Stadium.

The Campus was established in 1960. The Land area is 41,107 m2 of which 18.000 m2 is of green areas

and sports facilities indoor and outdoor with an area of 5.500 m2 and 12.200 m2 parking lots for both

students and staff members. Total built area is 49.745 m2. Beirut Campus comprises two buildings.

The main building, has an area of 22,675 m2 and is utilized by BAU administration and the Faculties

of Business Administration and Dentistry. It is a five-storey building that encompases also a basement

and a ground floor. There are a 300-seat festivities hall, five seminar rooms which are furnished and

equipped with multimedia and display screens, a specially designed “Al Multaqa” which is the Center

for cultural and art activities, a Student Activities and Alumni & Career Office Building, a gymnasium,

sports hall, and a cafeteria. The second building is the 12-storey Hariri Building with two basements

and a ground floor. It is built in an area of 27,070 m2, and is comprised of five faculties: Human

Sciences, Law and Political Science, Pharmacy, Medicine, and Health Sciences.

Faculty of Human Sciences

Located in Hariri Building and occupies the 9th, 10th, and 11th floors with an area of 4.400 m2. Its

Language Center offers courses in four languages. Classes are equipped with audio-visuals and are

used to promote interactive classes. The huge library of 625 m2 includes latest references, research

magazines, and books. The Media Center is equipped with the latest technology.

Faculty of Law and Political Science

Located in Hariri building and occupies the 7th and 8th floors with an area of 3.200 m2. The Faculty

encompasses the Court Hall that has an area of 200 m2 and serves students and provides them the

chance to learn and practice real court ceremonies. Lecture halls and auditoriums are fully furnished

and equipped with multimedia, LCDs, and display screens. The 400 m2 Law and Political Science

library, is equipped with references and books.

Faculty of Business Administration Located in the main building and occupies mainly the 3rd, 4th, and 5th floors with an area of 2.500 m2.

It has eight auditoriums with capacity of 1340 seats. It has two computer laboratories with capacity of

60 seats. The Library of the Faculty Business Administration is rich with very important books and

references.

Faculty of Pharmacy

Located in Hariri building and occupies mainly 1st and 2nd floors with an area of 4000 m2. It has 18

laboratories fully furnished with equipment and benches for both undergraduate and post-graduate

students.

Faculty of Medicine Located in Hariri building and occupies the 3rd and 4th floors with an area of 3.200 m2. Its two main

laboratories are the Physiology and Histology labs, in addition to two morgues allotted for teaching

real and plastic human organs. All lecture halls and auditoriums are furnished with multimedia and

display screens. The Faculty also shares several basic sciences labs with the Faculties of Pharmacy

and Health sciences.


Faculty of Dentistry Located in the main building and occupies mainly the ground and 1st and 2nd floors with an area of

4.600 m2. It is equipped with 85 dental clinics for undergraduates and 20 clinics for post-graduate

students. These clinics are fully equipped with latest technology of digital x-rays. The Dentistry library

is equipped with electronic library.

Faculty of Health Sciences Located in Hariri building and occupies the 5th and 6th floors with an area of 3.200 m2. It has many

labs equipped with the latest technology that are used to teach nursing fundamentals, physiotherapy,

medical sciences, and nutrition. On the 6th floor, there is a library that serves the faculties of Pharmacy,

Medicine and Health Sciences is located with an area of 400 m2.

Centers and Offices

Beirut Campus holds eight centers and three offices which provide services for BAU community.

These Centers and Offices include: Academic Development and Quality Assurance Center, Center for

Continuing and Professional Education, Center for Consultation, Human Rights Center, Language

Center, Media Center, Research Center for Environment and Development, Center for

Entrepreneurship, International Relations Office, Technical Office, and Alumni Affairs and Career

Office.

Services and Facilities

Beirut Campus offers various services and facilities which are as follows:

Two indoor cafeterias that provide hot meals and snacks for students and staff at reasonable prices Two parking lots, with a total area of 12.200 m2 that can accommodate 500 cars for students, staff,

and neighboring residents

Medical care is offered to students on emergency cases and dental care is almost free of charge Wi-Fi Internet as well as I-Connect portal internet services are available for students to check

email and register for courses

Mail and postal service, as well as local and international phone services, are available to faculty, staff members, and students.


II- DEBBIEH CAMPUS

BAU Debbieh Campus is located on the real estate number 615 in Debbieh, and it is 33 km far from

Beirut Campus. The land spans an area of 1.353.000 m2 with the highest point at 404 m above sea

level, and the lowest point at 154 m above sea level. The total built up area is 50.000 m2.

The compound consists of buildings for the faculties, administration, and student dormitories.

Debbieh Campus’s Faculties are:

Faculty of Architecture – Design & Built Environment

This building is four-storey and spans an area of 10.300 m2. It contains the administration, classrooms,

five studios, a 300-seat festivities hall, three computer laboratories and a library.

Faculty of Engineering and Faculty of Science

The building is six-storey and spans an area of 17.300 m2. It contains the administration, classrooms,

one studio, 13 laboratories, four computer laboratories, a 660 m2 library, a 500- seat auditorium and

two other auditoriums with the capacity of 225 seats each.

Faculty of Science - Laboratories' Building

The building is a four-storey and spans an area of 6.500 m2. It contains classrooms, 15 laboratories,

and four computer laboratories.


Debbieh Campus offers various services and facilities which are:

An ATM machine Gymnasium An observatory that offers astronomical observations A fully equipped clinic for first aid and emergency cases Three restaurants, one outdoor and two indoor, that offer a variety of meals Four parking lots with a capacity of 600 cars A print center of an area of 200 m2 to offer all kinds of printing and stationery services to students Wi-Fi internet for all students A basketball court together with its en-suite bathrooms A multi-activity gymnasium of an area of 4.900 m2. It encompasses a multi-purpose playground

with bathrooms, fitting rooms, and administrative rooms in addition to rooms for other sports

activities

A football pitch that meets the international criteria with racing tracks around A fully equipped site for scouting campers and roamers at the University as part of sporting

activities

Ongoing bus-shuttle services between Debbieh Campus and Beirut Campus Two dormitories, one for males and the other for females Two dormitories for instructors with an area of 1.570 m2 An open theater and a Student Lounge.


III- TRIPOLI CAMPUS

BAU Tripoli Campus is located in Basateen Al Mina area next to the Olympic Stadium. It is 88 km

far from BAU Campus in Beirut. The Land spans an area of 15.540 m2 and the total built area is 35.594

m2. The compound consists of an administration building and five buildings for the faculties each has

a basement, a ground floor, and three storeys with a parking lot capacity of 52 cars.

Tripoli Campus houses five Faculty branches:

Faculty of Business Administration

Faculty of Architectural Engineering

Faculty of Engineering

Faculty of Science

Faculty of Health Sciences

All of these Faculties are equipped with auditoriums, classes, studios, staff rooms, cafeteria, sports and

festivities halls, computer lab and laboratories.


BAU Tripoli Campus offers various services and facilities which are as follows:

Outdoor basketball court and an indoor multipurpose hall for sport activities A fully equipped cafeteria A central library for all Faculties with an area of 575 m2 A print center of an area of 125 m2 to offer all kinds of printing and stationery services to students Wi-Fi internet which is available for all students An ATM machine.


IV- BEKAA CAMPUS

BAU Bekaa Campus is located in Jdeita and Taalabayah real estate. It is 45 km far from Beirut Campus

and only one km away from Chtaura on the International Damascus Road.

The land spans an area of 183.391 m2. Its main frontage extends 150 m along the International

Damascus Road and is 890 m above the sea level with a total built area of 2.000 m2.

Bekaa Campus encompases a Research Center for Environment and Development and an alumni club.

Research Center for Environment and Development

The Center is a two-storey building topped with red bricks. Each floor is 710 m2 The ground floor comprises a reception lobby, three rooms for administration, three research

laboratories, and two lecture rooms that are equipped with the necessary facilities

The upper floor comprises of a reception lobby, three rooms for administration, three multipurpose halls, and a lecture room. All are equipped with the necessary facilities

A parking lot with a capacity of 51 cars The Center conducts research on environment and soil for the Bekaa district.

Alumni Club

The Alumni club spans an area of 143 m2. Its interior has been designed to contain two rooms for administration, a big lobby for reception and meetings, in addition to a kitchen and bathrooms

On the land surrounding the club, there is a swimming pool, shaded benches, a distinguished Japanese house, public bathrooms, and aisles

A parking lot with capacity of 62 cars has been erected

The club outdoor area is a venue for graduates to meet and hold cultural events.


CENTERS AND OFFICES

ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT AND QUALITY ASSURANCE CENTER

Vision

To achieve excellence and innovation in teaching, learning, quality assurance, research and

professional services.

Mission

The Academic Development and Quality Assurance Center is committed to foster teaching and

learning excellence and innovation, and to raise the level of performance of the faculties at all levels

to ensure international accreditation.

Objectives

The Center plays a key role in developing educational and research policies, enhancing community

services and environmental development. The Center also aims at assisting in the process of obtaining

institutional accreditation and accreditation for all the faculties through:

Offering academic programs that support BAU’s strategy in achieving excellence in teaching and learning, and reaching high competitiveness among local, Arab and international higher education

institutions

Designing a coherent integrated curriculum at the course and program level Providing a framework for collaboration with the community particularly through the advisory

committees

Helping the university to achieve its mission and vision Building the public confidence in BAU and enhancing the role of the students Creating communication channels with national and international organizations concerned with

evaluating and assuring the quality of university education.

Responsibilities

Providing our students with a student-centered learning Assisting our academic staff and students in integrating appropriate educational technologies into

the teaching and learning process, aiming at achieving the Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) at

the course and program level

Providing the academic staff with support in practices related to the assessment of learning; Serving stakeholders in a responsive and evidence- based manner Disseminating the evaluation culture among staff members and students through holding

seminars, workshops and training courses concerned with the evaluation of university

performance and quality assurance

Monitoring the development of different faculties, their programs and regulations to enable their graduates to secure distinguished positions among the graduates of counterpart faculties at other

universities. This will help them achieve their high competitiveness in the local, Arab and

international job market

Evaluating the educational process through assessing the performance indicators of the inputs and outputs of the educational process (staff members - personnel - students - graduates etc.)

Designing and preparing necessary evaluation forms and tools which must include evaluation mechanisms and standards and the procedures required for carrying out the evaluation system

Identifying the weaknesses and strengths in academic potentialities and programs offered by the university, then, offering suitable suggestions and means to overcome the weaknesses.

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CENTER FOR CONTINUING AND PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION

The Center for Continuing and Professional Education (CCPE) was established in September 2014 at

BAU as one of BAU’s divisions for community service through lifelong learning.

Vision

The Center for Continuing and Professional Education strives to be a leading unit for supporting

excellence in life-long learning and continuing education in Lebanon and the Middle East and North

Africa (MENA) region.

Mission

The mission of the CCPE is to achieve excellence in supporting the lifelong educational learning and

training needs of professionals in diverse fields with various levels of expertise and age groups to

improve the life of the citizens in Lebanon and beyond.

Objectives Enforcing the link between the university and the community, and enhancing the prospects for

communication and cooperation between them, through the organization and execution of

continuing education courses

Contributing to the efforts for sustainable human development by employing the capabilities and expertise of the university academic and technical disciplines relevant to systems in existing

faculties for satisfying the professional development needs of the community.

Responsibilities Coordinating, planning, and offering standard and customized courses, seminars, and training

programs for the university staff, students, public and private sector, NGOs, international

institutions and individuals in the fields they need

Developing programs for all age groups and in all desired fields that are instructional and entertaining, and that aim at improving mental and physical health, increasing citizenship

responsibilities, and supporting society needs

Establishing cooperation and information exchange with similar domestic and international institutions and centers

Organizing continuing education and public education, on job training, planned vocational and non-vocational seminars, workshops on demand, and public conference activities on the basis of

“education for everyone” and “lifelong learning” principles and making publications and issuing

certificates for such activities

Running other activities in the scope of continuing education.



CENTER FOR CONSULTATION

Vision The Center for Consultation (CC) aims to achieve national and international eminence in various fields

and to be recognized for its excellence in consultation.

Mission

The Center for Consultation at Beirut Arab University is dedicated to provide high quality consultation

services and technical testing leveraging the extensive background of its experts and their cutting-edge

experience in international consultancy and technical assistance.

Objectives The objective of the center is to create a link between the University and society at large, and employ

the university expertise in the service of the different social sectors. Therefore, the objectives of the

center are to:

Conduct master and detailed planning studies and guidelines for the General Directorate of urban planning

Offer consultancy services for the Lebanese local municipalities Provide all civil works related to structures, highways, airports and harbors, water purification

stations, and surveying works by GPS technology with appropriate planning and designing

Offer quality control and laboratory analysis services.

Responsibilities

The Center is a recognized leader in international consulting and technical testing. The Center teams

are at work in countries across the Middle East, Arabian Gulf and Africa. The Center maintains a large

group of multi-disciplinary experts from Beirut Arab University who have years of experience in

international consultancy and technical assistance. The areas of consulting and technical assistance

are:

Architecture and Urban Planning Engineering Services Consultation and Environmental Research Medical and Pharmaceutical Services Administrative Development and Feasibility Studies Arbitration and Legal Counseling



HUMAN RIGHTS CENTER

Vision

The Human Rights Center (HRC) aims to create a more harmonious community and to build a better

future for youth.

Mission

The mission of the HRC is to expose the youth in Lebanon to human rights and help them understand

violations while acquiring the education, skills and resources necessary in an attempt to create the

desired change.

Objectives

The objectives of the Center are to:

Cooperate with national and international institutions and NGOs, Holding international conferences

Organize regional summer schools Disseminate the culture of human rights inside and outside BAU Contribute to the production of Arabic literature and references on human rights Offer training courses and workshops that focus on various human rights related topics.

Partner Institutions

The Center is currently cooperating with international and national parties. The international

cooperation includes the Raoul Wallenberg Institute for Human Rights and Humanitarian Law (RWI),

The Council of Europe, and The Protection Project at John’s Hopkins University. The national

cooperation includes ALEF, The Lebanese Women Democratic Gathering, ABA, and PINCALE.

Responsibilities

The Human Rights Center holds the responsibility to offer:

Annual Regional Summer Courses on Human Rights Annual NGO Fairs Training courses and workshops that focus on various human rights related topics Moot court competitions Open discussions and debates Screening of human rights related movies International and national conferences related to human rights issues Research and country mappings.




LANGUAGE CENTER

The Language Center was founded in the academic year 2008 - 2009. It is located in Beirut Campus

under the authority of BAU. It was established to satisfy the needs of various languages proficiency,

due to the alteration of the medium of instruction to English and due to the requirements of the job

market, thus satisfying the needs of the local community.

Vision

The Language Center aims to become a Center of excellence on the regional and international levels.

Mission

The mission of the Language Center at BAU is to fulfill the essential role of equipping high-achieving

University bound students, in all programs and at all levels, with the various language communication

proficiency skills and with cultural awareness for coping with contemporary demands.

Objectives

The Language Center aims at enhancing the target language skills among learners in order to be able

to use it fluently at both the communicative and the academic levels. Therefore, the scope of objectives

covers the following:

Promote competence in multilingual and intercultural communication Support the overarching academic objectives of BAU Provide BAU students and the general public with first-rate language instruction services Improve students' linguistic competence in English and / or French and sharpen the skills

necessary for academic purposes

Meet the language needs of matriculated national and international students at BAU Offer tailored courses to meet the special needs of students Participate in local and international conventions, conferences, seminars, and workshops related

to education and language learning

Provide Arabic language programs through the TAFL division to meet the needs of expatriate and foreign students

Establish communication venues with other institutions interested in languages, whether teaching or learning, to further cultural and educational exchange

Offer scientific and systematic consultations related to educational techniques and teacher training.

Responsibilities

The center holds the responsibility to:

Offer and conduct Intensive English / French Courses Offer and conduct TAFL courses (Teaching of Arabic for Speakers of Other Languages) Offer and conduct other language courses such as Turkish in addition to prospective courses in

Spanish, German, and Italian

Set BAU's English Language Entrance Exam Set and administer English Language Placement Tests for external students Conduct workshops for all instructors in the three Campuses to update them with the recent trends

in education.



MEDIA CENTER

Vision

The Media Center aspires to be one of the foremost centers of mass communication and Media

production by offering training programs based on quality education, scientific research, and

international broadcast standards.

Mission

The Media Center seeks to provide students in the Mass Communication Division with a general

training on the media equipment. Our aim is to expand our students’ horizons with extra knowledge

and skills at utilizing technology for them to have more chances to occupy various positions in the

mass media industry. By extending its vision, the Media Center offers various workshops that are

available to students from inside and outside the University.

Objectives

Increase Technical media skills of Mass Communication Students Provide Training Sessions for interested people in the media domain Serve as the only source of media archives for the University Enhance the Center’s audio-visual equipment through continuous upgrading Use the Center as a production house as a result of joint ventures with TVs and media specialists.

Responsibilities

The Media Center is responsible for offering:

A compelling facility with best support and prices to TVs and independent Producer Professional workshops with skilled trainers in their fields Training for the Mass Communication students Media coverage for the University events Graphic Design that includes Concept Design, Illustration, Photo Retouching, Layout, and Print

finishing



RESEARCH CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENT AND DEVELOPMENT

The Research Center for Environment and Development (RCED) in Bekaa was established in 2011 in

the context of Beirut Arab University (BAU) efforts to build a sensible society, promote environmental

equilibrium, and serve communities of rural regions. RCED stands as a platform to address aspects

and tackle problems of the environment and contribute to the appropriate management of natural

resources and sustainable development of the country. As such, the ecological approach utilized by

RCED treats the social, biological, and physical determinants of environmental protection as key goals

of development.

Vision

The RCED is envisaged to serve Lebanon through advancing knowledge and improving abilities to

address the pressing challenges of environment and development with the spirit of sensible and

sustainable use of ecosystem services.

Mission

The Center, with its multidisciplinary dimensions, aims to perform and stimulate high quality and

creative endeavors to understand and recommend appropriate management approaches to various

threats and challenges of Lebanon's natural resources. RCED focuses on fostering the participation

and engagement of community members and gender equity through integrated research strategies that

go beyond the scientific laboratory research framework to involve the socioeconomic aspects of

sustainable development. This requires the coordination of social and natural science, applied

integrated research, and innovative community engagement approaches with active mutually

beneficial partnerships both in and outside BAU.

Objectives

Conduct applied research to conserve natural resources towards the sustainable use and community development;

Provide applied research internships for undergraduate and graduate students; Stimulate participation in national and international cooperation programs and interdisciplinary

collaborative research networking;

Establish community outreach programs and engagement activities; Enhance community environmental awareness.

Responsibilities

The RCED is responsible for covering a breath of research areas and interests clustered in four themes:

Water Resources Governance Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Flora Biodiversity Community Engagement and Development



CENTER FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP

The Center For Entrepreneurship (CFE) was established in September 2011 at Beirut Arab University

as one of BAU’s strategic goals to raise the awareness for social responsibility.

Vision

The Center For Entrepreneurship is well positioned to carve the reputation of a leader in

entrepreneurship activities in the areas of creative economy and green industries. It aims at being

recognized as a leading center in entrepreneurship research, education and outreach. To that end, the

knowledge generated through the CFE could result in the creation of business-information centers and

incubators.

Mission

The Mission of CFE is to support and host opportunities for the largest number of potential

entrepreneurs as well as growing enterprises operating in all domains. The mission is to build capability

and to inspire not only BAU students to become the next generation of entrepreneurs but also the

community at large to include the youth, youth with disabilities, women, and the retired.

Objectives

The CFE aims to promote the culture of entrepreneurship through identifying the individuals with

entrepreneurial potential, providing them with a lot of relevant input, expanding their repertoires, and

equipping them with skills relevant to entrepreneurship implementation in an integrated manner.

Consequently, the CFE will be enhancing entrepreneurship competencies and consequently practices,

namely:

Helping the University to achieve its mission and its vision Enhancing entrepreneurship education and practice worldwide through the utilization of modern

approaches

Providing all technical support for the successful of presentation of the submitted projects Highlighting scientific research in all fields Building capacity by developing successful external outreach activities Engaging stakeholders inside and outside BAU.

Responsibilities

The Responsibilities of the Center include:

Counseling: Facilitating the access to our vast knowledgebase, we can address our tenants’ needs that range from innovative thinking to technical expertise and problem-solving skills

Training and Coaching: The team of specialists provide the tenants with theory followed directly by observed and evaluated training

Funding: Available to SMEs, are funding opportunities, known by CFE, to access all applied research, and reach expert staff and graduates

Incubation: CFE offers virtual incubation as short-term hot desk facilities so the tenant can have a tryout before taking initial capital investment

Matching: CFE provides tools for both founders and funders to communicate more efficiently and manage what is needed for a successful outcome: producing new shining stars



TECHNICAL OFFICE

Vision

To achieve excellence disseminating information and printing BAU reports and publications to various

local and international institutions and organizations.

Mission

To provide high quality technical support through cooperating with the academic and non-academic

staff, by collecting and storing information, as well as preparing and publishing reports inside and

outside BAU.

Objectives

The objectives of the Technical Office are:

Setting plans for the topics and structure of BAU publications Compiling and editing the annual reports, research reports, and other BAU publications Providing technical support in BAU publications Following up on the latest trends in publication reporting techniques

Responsibilities

The Office is responsible for covering a range of disciplines such as disseminating information,

planning, organizing, writing, editing, and sub-designing of reports and other BAU publications related

to the President Office.



INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS OFFICE

Aiming at becoming an actor in the international education sphere in Lebanon, BAU has made progress

in the development of its International Relations Office (IRO). Believing in the clear advantage of centralizing the international functions in one office/body, an IRO

has been established.

Vision

The International Relations Office is committed to improve the communication and the visibility of

the University in order to promote BAU as a world class higher education institute.

Mission

The mission of the International Relations Office is to oversee the University's international strategic

development. It manages, coordinates and supervises all international relations, initiatives and

programs and facilitates both student and teacher exchanges and it also manages the funding for

international partnerships.

Objectives

The IRO aims at assisting in the process of internationalization of BAU through:

Promoting and supporting international collaborative agreements (HEI) Developing relationships between the University, institutions and international groups Increasing international staff mobility Supporting international projects Supporting scientific research Increasing international student’s mobility Promoting an internationalization culture at the University Promoting and supporting international collaborative agreements with private and public

institutions for international projects

Assisting the Quality Assurance Unit at the University level in establishing mechanisms for International Accreditation (Institution/Programs)

Responsibilities

The IRO holds the responsibilities of:

Assisting the Quality Assurance Unit at the University level in establishing mechanisms for International Accreditation (Institution/Programs)

Assisting in the organization of international conferences Providing technical and logistic support to all faculties to apply for accreditation of their programs,

building on the actual Quality Assurance System at BAU, in line with the international educational

systems

Providing support for exchanging international staff to increase the mobility of BAU staff members (Sabbatical leave for research)

Providing support for incoming international staff to increase the number of foreign Staff members.




ALUMNI & CAREER OFFICE To meet the needs of graduates and keep up with their aspirations, hopes and their support, Beirut Arab

University established the Alumni Affairs in order to accompany the graduates’ steps towards success

and to create good work opportunities for them.

Vision To act as a strong and effective liaison between the University and its graduates and between the

University and the community.

Mission

The mission of the alumni affairs and career office is to:

Maintain continuous communication with university graduates; Meet notable university graduates and urge them to provide moral and financial support; Prepare graduating students to move from the learning environment to the professional

environment;

Strengthen relations with alumni.

Objectives

Gather University graduates in Lebanon and abroad Help graduates organize their relations with professional orders and unions Encourage graduates to cooperate with each other in terms of unifying existing goals and help

new graduates to find the suitable jobs

Study the labor market and pursue opportunities and jobs available inside and outside Lebanon Support graduates morally, culturally and socially Urge graduates to form lobbies such as alumni associations or communities in Lebanon and abroad Communicate with existing associations to support the university and its continuous development.

Responsibilities The responsibilities of the Alumni Affairs and Career Office include:

Relaying job vacancies to students on daily basis Offering ID cards that will be used in all university facilities, libraries, fields and sport halls Updating the alumni about the university activities and events of the university Celebrating an honoring day for alumni Providing Internship and training for graduating students Organizing social events for alumni and encouraging them to participate in various university

events

Benefiting from alumni experiences through organizing lectures delivered by prominent and notable alumni

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