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AUE is SACSCOC Accredited
The American University in the Emirates (AUE) is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral degrees. AUE may also offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of AUE may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).
The American University in the Emirates (AUE) is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate and master’s degrees. AUE also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of AUE may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).
CAA Accreditation
The American University in the Emirates is officially licensed to operate as a higher education institution and all its programs are accredited by the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA), Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, United Arab Emirates.
College of Business Administration
The College of Business Administration and its degree programs (Bachelor of Business Administration, Master of Business Administration, Master of Sport Management) at the American University in the Emirates are accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) as of 2022. Furthermore, The American University in the Emirates’ College of Business Administration is a proud member of AACSB.
College of Engineering and Technology
The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science in the College of Engineering and Technology is accredited since 2017 by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET.
College of Design
The National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) has granted AUE’s Bachelor of Science in Fashion Design, Bachelor of Science in Graphic Design, Bachelor of Science in Interior Design, and Bachelor of Science in Animation the designation of Substantial Equivalency with accredited programs in the United States.
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College of Media and Mass Communication
The College of Media and Mass Communication at the American University in the Emirates is proudly accredited by the Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications (ACEJMC), ensuring the highest standards of academic excellence and professional preparation.
INSTITUTIONAL PROGRAM AND ACCREDITATIONS
| S.No | Program | Accrediting Agency | Accreditation Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bachelor of Business Administration | Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) | Status: Active |
| Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) | Status: Active | ||
| 2 | Bachelor of Science in Computer Science | Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) | Status: Active |
| Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) | Status: Active | ||
| 3 | Bachelor of Science in Information Technology Management | Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) | Status: Active |
| 4 | Bachelor of Arts in Media and Mass Communication | Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) | Status: Active |
| 5 | Bachelor of Public Relations | Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) | Status: Active |
| 6 | Bachelor of Law | Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) | Status: Active |
| 7 | Bachelor of Arts in Security and Strategic Studies | Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) | Status: Active |
| 8 | Bachelor of Education - Special Education | Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) | Status: Active |
| 9 | Bachelor of Science in Design - Digital Animation | Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) | Status: Active |
| 10 | Bachelor of Science in Design - Fashion Design | Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) | Status: Active |
| 11 | Bachelor of Science in Design - Interior Design | Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) | Status: Active |
| 12 | Bachelor of Science in Design - Graphic Design | Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) | Status: Active |
| 13 | Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity Engineering | Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) | Status: Active |
| 14 | Bachelor of Science in Mechatronics Engineering | Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) | Status: Active |
| 15 | Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy | Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) | Status: Active |
| 16 | Bachelor of Science in Nursing | Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) | Status: Active |
| 17 | Post Graduate Diploma in Education | Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) | Status: Active |
| 18 | Master in Arbitration | Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) | Status: Active |
| 19 | Master in Criminal Sciences | Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) | Status: Active |
| 20 | Master in Intellectual Property | Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) | Status: Active |
| 21 | Master in Security Studies and Information Analysis | Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) | Status: Active |
| 22 | Master of Arts in Diplomacy | Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) | Status: Active |
| 23 | Master of Arts in Security and Strategic Studies | Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) | Status: Active |
| 24 | Master of Business Administration | Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) | Status: Active |
| Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) | Status: Active | ||
| 25 | Master of Knowledge Management | Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) | Status: Active |
| 26 | Master of Sports Management | Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) | Status: Active |
| Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) | Status: Active | ||
| 27 | Professional Master in Sports Law | Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) | Status: Active |
| 28 | Master of Education | Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) | Status: Active |
| 29 | Master of Science in AI and Data Science | Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) | Status: Active |
| 30 | Master of Architecture | Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) | Status: Active |
| 31 | Master of Science in Business Intelligence | Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) | Status: Active |
| 32 | PhD in Security and Global Studies | Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) | Status: Active |
| 33 | Doctorate in Business Administration | Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) | Status: Active |