COLLEGE OF

Engineering & Computer Science

Undergraduate Programs: Postgraduate Programs:

Civil Engineering Master of Science in Computer Science
Electrical Engineering Master of Engineering Management
Computer Engineering
Architecture
Interior Design
Landscape Architecture
Construction Management
Information Systems Technology

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Abu Dhabi University
College of Engineering
and Computer Science
Developing the Future
Engineering Leaders of
the Gulf Region
The College of Engineering and Computer Science
is a diverse community of scholars dedicated to
excellence in teaching, scholarship and service with
a vision to become one of the leading engineering
colleges in the region. The College is committed
to produce well educated, knowledgeable and
skilled graduates who are prepared to face the
current and emerging professional challenges
in response to the escalating market demand in
various fields of engineering. The College offers
well-designed engineering programs that follow
modern curricula and international standards in a
student-centric teaching environment supported by
world-class faculty. The College’s modern facilities
and specialized labs, furnished with state-of-the-
art equipment, help students acquire the hands-
on experience needed to pursue a successful
professional engineering career.
The reason I decided to join
ADU is that I felt the staff and
faculty were encouraging and
eager to help each student. My
experience at ADU has been
enriching both academically and
socially.
Why the College of
Engineering and Computer
Science?
• All Our programs at the College focus on two carefully-
selected themes; high-tech computing and building
design/construction aiming at developing students
into some of the world’s finest engineers.
• Become marketable. The graduates of our well-
designed programs will easily find jobs in the
Gulf region, in general, and in UAE in particular,
whether it is the high-tech internet, computer and
telecommunication industries, or construction and
design companies.
• All our engineering and computer science courses
are taught exclusively by more than 25 international
full-time experienced faculty, all of whom have
Ph.D. degrees from well-recognized American
and European Universities and many of whom are
scholars with international reputations.
• We offer you modern facilities and specialized labs,
furnished with state-of-the-art equipment.
• Our job is to help you connect: social clubs, career
days, trips to visit technology businesses and
competitions.
• We don’t only teach… We care! Our faculty and
advisors want you to grow and succeed. From extra
help with a tough course, help in academic guidance
or a reference for a job, our faculty and advisors are
here for you.
 Our programs focus on both practical
and theoretical learning enabling our
graduates with hands-on experience
needed for today’s exciting and rapidly
evolving Information Age.

Programs Offered
A Variety of Undergraduate Programs:* Which Campus?

Abu Dhabi Al Ain

. Bachelor of Architecture √
. Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering √
. Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering √
. Bachelor of Science in Construction Management √
. Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering √
. Bachelor of Science in Information Systems Technology √ √
. Bachelor of Science in Interior Design √
. Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture √
*Students may also take a Minor in Information Systems Technology √ √

Postgraduate Programs:

. Master of Engineering Management √ √

. Master of Science in Computer Science √
The Curricula
These are the general University Requirements for the following Undergraduate Programs in the
College of Engineering and Computer Science:
Computer Engineering, Construction Management, Information Systems Technology, Interior Design,
Landscape Architecture

University Requirements 42 Credit Hours

Course Code Course Title Prerequisite(s) Credit Hours

ARL 100 Communication Skills in Arabic I No Prerequisite 3

ARL 105 Communication Skills in Arabic II ARL 100 3
ENG 100 English I ELI Exit Test or TOEFL 500 3
ENG 105 English II ENG 100 + UNS 100 3
ISL 100 Islamic Culture No Prerequisite 3
ITE 100 Introduction to Information Technology No Prerequisite 3
Applications
MTT 101 Mathematics for Science and Technology MTG 100 or Math 3
Placement Test
or min 70% Math
STT 100 General Statistics No Prerequisite 3
UNS 100 University Study Skills No Prerequisite 3
ENG 201 Business and Technical Communications ENG 105 3
NSC 201 Natural Sciences No Prerequisite 3
PSY 201 General Psychology No Prerequisite 3
SOC 201 UAE and GCC Society No Prerequisite 3
PHI 300 Professional Ethics ENG 105 3
Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering

Computer Engineering involves the design and analysis of computer hardware and software.
Thus, computer engineers work with the hardware and software aspects of systems design and
development. They usually apply the theories and principles of science and mathematics to design
hardware, software, networks, and processes and to solve technical problems. Whereas their work
emphasizes the application of theory, computer engineers are also involved in building prototypes.
They often work as part of a team that designs new computing devices or computer-related equipment,
systems, or software.
Computer hardware engineers usually design, develop, test, and supervise the manufacturing of
computer hardware such as chips or device controllers. Software engineers, on the other hand,
can be involved in the design and development of software systems for control and automation of
manufacturing, business, and management processes. They may research, design, and test operating
system software, compilers and network distribution software. They also analyze users’ needs and
design, create, and modify general computer applications software or specialized utility programs.
They must possess strong programming skills, but they are more concerned with analyzing and
solving programming problems than with writing code for programs. Some software engineers develop
both packaged and systems software or create customized software applications for clients.
The computer engineering program at ADU has been developed according to the standards of
international professional bodies such as the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (IEEE),
the Computer Society (IEEE-CS), the Association for Information Technology Professionals (AITP),
and the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). This ensures that the graduates
of the program will be uniquely qualified to design, analyze, and test wide-ranging solutions for state-
of-the-art digital electronic and computer systems, and software applications.

Total credits: 144 Credit Hours

Degree Requirements (42 Credit Hours)
Course Code Course Title Prerequisite(s) Credit Hours

CEN 200 Intro. to Elect. & Comp. Eng. ITE 100, MTT 101 3
MTT 102 Calculus I MTT 101 3
MTT 200 Calculus II MTT 102 3
MTT 201 Calculus III MTT 200 3
MTT 202 Discrete Mathematics MTT 101, STT 100 3
MTT 204 Introduction to Linear Algebra MTT 102 3
STT 201 Intermediate Stat. and Research Methods STT 100 3
PHY 102 Physics and Engineering Applications I MTT 102 3
PHY 201 Physics and Engineering Applications II PHY 102 3
CSC 201 Structured Programming MTT 101 3
CSC 202 Object Oriented Programming CSC 201 3
CSC 301 Data Structures and Algorithms CSC 202 3
CSC 303 Digital Logic Design MTT 202 3
CSC 305 Data Communications and Networks STT 201 3
Major Requirements (42 Credit Hours)
Course Code Course Title Prerequisite(s) Credit Hours

CEN 201 Electric Circuits CEN 200, MTT 102 3

CEN 304 Electronic Devices and Circuits CEN 201 3
CSC 311 Java Programming for the Internet CSC 202 3
CSC 304 Microprocessor Architecture & Assembly Lang CSC 303 3
CEN 305 Microprocessors and Firmware Programming CSC 202, CEN 304, CSC 304 3
CSC 308 Operating Systems CSC 301 3
CEN 399 Internship Complete 90 credits or more 3
CEN 464 Digital Signal Processing CEN 320 3
CEN 320 Signals and Systems MTT 204, MTT 201 3
CSC 408 Computer Networks and Distributed Systems CSC 305 3
CEN 405 Embedded Networks CEN 305 or CEN 310, CSC 305 3
CEN 450 Design Project Senior level 3
CEN 415 Embedded Linux System Design CEN 405, CSC 308 3
CEN 466 Advanced Digital System Design CSC 303 3

Technical Electives/Themes and Open Electives

(18 credit hours – 9 cr. from one of the following themes, and 9 Open Electives)
Theme Course Code Course Title Prerequisite(s) Credit Hours

ITE 305 Systems Analysis and Design CSC 202 3

Software Engineering CSC 401 Software Engineering I ITE 305 3
CSC 402 Software Engineering II CSC 401 3
CEN 310 Computer Interface CSC 202, CSC 303, 3
CEN 201
CEN 460 Control Systems Design in Computer Control and CSC 303, CSC 304, 3
Real Time Programming MTT201
Systems Design CEN 401 Computer Measurement and Instrumentation CEN 310, CEN 305 3
CEN 468 Computer Organization and Design CSC 304 3
ITE 408 Information Security CSC 305
Networking ITE 402 Computer Networks: Design and Implementation CSC 305 3
CIS 408 Distributed Information Systems CSC 305 3
CSC 302 Database Management Systems MTT 202 3
Database Systems CIS 401 Advanced Database Management Systems CSC 302 3
CIS 408 Distributed Information Systems CSC 305 3
CIS 404 Knowledge Discovery and Data Mining CSC 302 3

Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Computer Engineering program have the following job opportunities:

• Computer engineers in high-tech telecommunication companies.

• Network engineers who develop and manage network systems for businesses and organizations.
• Hardware/firmware/embedded software developers/designers in a wide range of high-tech companies.
• System configuration/testing/maintenance engineers in multinational mobile communication companies such
as Nokia and Sony Ericsson.
• Software designers/developers of data analysis and visualization software for medical applications.
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Electrical engineering is concerned with electrical and electronic devices and systems essential to
contemporary life. It is a challenging and rapidly advancing field that has a significant impact on
shaping modern societies.
Electrical Engineering includes electronic and computer systems, control and electrical power
systems, and telecommunications. It is concerned with the way electrical energy is produced and
used at homes, communities and the industry.
Electrical engineers design and build the systems and machines that generate, transmit, measure,
control and use electrical energy. They work with various types of equipment ranging from heavy
power generators to tiny computer chips, and their work contributes to almost every sector of the
society. For example, they may work on the design of telecommunication systems, the operation of
electric power stations, the lighting and wiring of buildings, the design of household appliances or the
electrical control of industrial machinery.
The Electrical Engineering program at ADU has been developed according to the standards of
international professional bodies such as the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (IEEE)
and the Accreditation Board for Engineering Technology (ABET). This ensures that graduates of the
program will be uniquely qualified to design, analyze, and test wide-ranging solutions for state-of-the-
art electrical and electronic systems.

Total Credits: 132 Credit Hours

Degree Requirements (36 Credit Hours)
Course Code Course Title Prerequisite(s) Credit Hours

MTT 102 Calculus I Placement test/MTT 101 3

MTT 200 Calculus II MTT 102 3
MTT 201 Calculus III MTT 200 3
MTT 204 Introduction to Linear Algebra MTT 201 3
MTT 205 Differentia Equations MTT 201 3
PHY 102 Physics and Engineering Applications I MTT 102 3
PHY 201 Physics and Engineering Applications II PHY 102 3
CHE 201 Chemistry ENG 105 3
CEN 200 Introduction to Electrical & Computer MTT 102 3
Engineering
CSC 201 Structured Programming MTT 102 3
ECO 201 Microeconomics Analysis and Applications ENG 105 3
CIV 441 Engineering Ethics Senior level 3
Major Requirements (51 Credit Hours)
Course Code Course Title Prerequisite(s) Credit Hours

CEN 201 Electric Circuits PHY201, Co-req. MTT 205 3

CEN 304 Electronic Devices and Circuits CEN 201 3
CEN 305 Microprocessors and Firmware CSC 201 3
Programming
CEN 320 Signals and Systems MTT 205 3
EEN 210 Digital Circuits MTT 102 3
EEN 220 Electric Circuits II CEN 201 3
EEN 360 Electronics Circuits CEN 304 3
EEN 330 Random Signals and Noise CEN 320 3
EEN 335 Introduction to Communication Systems CEN 320 3
EEN 336 Communication Systems EEN 330, EEN 335 3
EEN 338 Electromagnetic Fields and Waves MTT 205, PHY 201 3
EEN 340 Energy Conversion EEN 220, EEN 338 3
EEN 345 Power Systems EEN 220 3
EEN 365 Control Systems MTT 204, CEN 320 3
EEN 399i Internship 90 credit hours 3
CSC 305 Data Communications and Networks CEN 305 3
EEN 450 Design Project (Capstone) Senior Level 3

Technical Electives/Themes and Open Electives

(18 credit hours – 9 from one of the following themes, and 9 open electives)

Theme Course Code Course Title Prerequisite(s) Cr. Hours

EEN 430 Radiowave Propagation 3 EEN 338
EEN 433 Antenna Engineering 3 EEN 338
Communications
EEN 435 Wireless Communication 3 EEN 335
EEN 437 Communication Circuits 3 EEN 336, EEN 360
EEN 440 Power Electronics 3 EEN 360
Power Systems EEN 443 Power Distribution 3 EEN 345
EEN 445 Power System Protection 3 EEN 345
EEN 447 Machine Drives 3 EEN 340, EEN 440
CEN 464 Digital Signal Processing 3 CEN 320
EEN 463 Digital Control Systems 3 EEN 365
Control and Automation
Computer Measurement
CEN 401 3 CEN 305, CEN 320
and Instrumentation
EEN 467 Industrial Automation 3 EEN 360, EEN 365

To satisfy the requirements of a Theme, at least three courses must be taken from the
same theme.

Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Electrical Engineering program have great job opportunities in the
following places:

• Telecommunications companies
• Oil and gas companies
• Power generation and distribution companies
• Control, simulation and robotics industries
• Electronics companies
• Computer companies
Bachelor of Science in Information Systems
Technology

The Information Systems Technology (IST) program is designed to educate students about the current and
predicted future trends of information systems, Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and computer
software in various discipline applications. It involves the study of systems analysis, the design of information
systems and associated system software. Particular emphasis is given to systems and process analysis,
application software development, information management tools, and distributed systems that enable students
to convert computers into information processing and enterprise tools and to apply their acquired knowledge to
real-life problems.
The overall objective of the IST program is to prepare students for the future information age and the emerging
Information Generation world known as IG3 world. The program has a modern and unique curriculum that
prepares the student to become an Information and Communication Technology (ICT) professional in 2010 and
beyond.
IST concentrates on the most efficient use of the finished package and the application of technology. IST
courses examine the importance of organizing data so that, from a user perspective, database access will be
most effective and efficient.
IST students have a strong understanding of the processes, activities, tasks, goals, objectives, management
and organizational facets of an organization, allowing them to interact more effectively in an organizational
setting.  In addition, interpersonal skills and communication skills are vital in IST.  IST students are also better
versed in assessing the needs of the end-users, including process design, and are therefore more capable of
tailoring a software system to satisfy those needs.

Total Credits: 129 Credit Hours

Degree Requirements (33 Credit Hours)
Course Code Course Title Prerequisite(s) Credit Hours

CSC 201 Structured Programming MTT 101 + ITE 100 + ENG 105 3
CSC 202 Object Oriented Programming CSC 201 3
CSC 301 Data Structures and Algorithms CSC 202 3
CSC 302 Database Management Systems MTT 202 3
CSC 305 Data Communications and Networks STT 201 3
CSC 399 Internship / Project in CS 70 Credit Hours 3
ITE 305 Systems Analysis and Design Junior Level / Consent of 3
Department
ITE 310 Information Technology Management Junior Level 3
MGT 200 Principles of Management ENG 105 3
MTT 202 Discrete Mathematics MTT 101 3
STT 201 Intermediate Statistics and Research Methods STT 100 3
Major Requirements
(36 Credit Hours – 30 Compulsory and 6 Electives)
Course Code Course Title Prerequisite(s) Credit Hours

CIS 401 Advanced Database Management Systems CSC 302 3

CIS 404 Knowledge Discovery and Data Mining CSC 302 3
CIS 408 Distributed Information Systems CSC 305 3
CSC 401 Software Engineering I CSC 302 3
ITE 306 Information and Knowledge Management Junior Level / Consent of Department 3
ITE 401 IT Project Management Senior Level 3
ITE 402 Computer Networks Design and CSC 305 3
Implementation
ITE 404 E-Commerce Applications Design Junior Level 3
ITE 406 Information Generation 3 – Processes and ITE 404 3
Technology
ITE 409 Human Computer Interaction Senior Level 3

Major Electives Courses (6 Credit Hours)

Open Requirements (18 Credit Hours)

Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Information Systems Technology program have the following job opportunities:

• System analysts and system support/configuration staff in high-tech telecommunication companies

• Software/hardware developers/designers in multinational software/hardware development companies
such as Microsoft, Sun Microsystems and Apple
• System analysts and system configuration/testing staff in multinational mobile communication
companies such as Nokia and Sony Ericsson
• E-business solution developers/designers at Internet companies
• Software/hardware designers for financial institutions
Bachelor of Science in Interior Design

Interior Design is about the planning, design, construction and operation of indoor facilities essential to modern
life, ranging from indoor space planning, enhancing the quality of our indoor environment, accommodating
human activities inside all types of buildings such as shopping malls, hospitals, hotels, professional offices,
educational institutions, private homes, shops, and much more. These issues establish the fundamental
framework of the instructional, research and service programs in interior design. Societal needs, economic
conditions and public safety are paramount in the work accomplished by interior designers. High-tech tools such
as computer aided design (CAD) and 3-D computer modeling are a necessity in all areas of interior design.
Both private companies and public agencies seek interior designers for a variety of professional positions. Many
work for engineering and architecture consulting firms or construction companies as interior designers and
interior project managers. Graduates are equally prepared to pursue M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees in allied fields of
architecture and design.
The educational mission of the Interior Design Program is to provide students with a multidisciplinary curriculum
that is fundamental, yet broad and flexible. The program seeks to produce graduates who are well-rounded
in mathematical, scientific, and technical knowledge; who have the ability to analyze, evaluate, and design
interior systems; who have the ability to communicate effectively; who have had meaningful opportunities for
undergraduate research; and who have acquired an understanding and appreciation for global and societal
issues and are thus prepared for a career path toward leadership in industry, government, and academia.

Total Credits: 144 Credit Hours

Degree Requirements (6 Credit Hours)
Course Code Course Title Prerequisite(s) Credit Hours

MTT 102 Calculus I MTT 101 3

PHY 102 Physics and Engineering Applications I MTT 102 3
Major Requirements (78 Credit Hours)
Course Code Course Title Prerequisite(s) Credit Hours

IND 100 Introduction to Interior Design No Prerequisite 3

IND 111 Design Communication I No Prerequisite 3
IND 200 Architectural History I ENG 105 3
IND 201 Architectural and Interior Design History II IND 200 3
IND 202 Design Communication II IND 111 3
IND 205 Foundations of Design and the Built No Prerequisite 3
Environment
IND 210 Basic Design IND 111 or IND 205 3
IND 220 Computer Aided Design ITE 100 3
IND 230 Building Technology IND 111 or IND 220 3
IND 240 Color Theory in Design Applications No Prerequisite 3
IND 250 Textiles No Prerequisite 3
IND 260 Interior Construction IND 230 3
IND 262 Materials and Specifications IND 260 3
IND 270 ID Research Methods & Programming I IND 210 3
IND 300 Furniture Design IND 210 + IND 250 3
IND 310 Interior Design Studio I IND 210 3
IND 320 Environmental Design I: Lighting and IND 210 3
Acoustics
IND 330 Interior Design Studio II IND 310 3
IND 399 Internship 90 credit hours + IND 400 3
IND 400 Professional Practice & Ethics PHI 300 3
IND 410 Environmental Design II: Energy and Systems IND 260 3
IND 420 ID Research Methods & Programming II IND 330 3
IND 440 Interior Design Studio III IND 330 4
IND 441 Interior Design Studio IV IND 420 + IND 440 5
IND 450 Capstone Experience IND 440 or CMT 450 or LAR 401 3

Open Requirements (18 Credit Hours)

Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Interior Design program have the following job opportunities:

• Interior designers for large and small commercial and residential design and architectural firms
• Interior designers for international companies such as IKEA
• Interior designers and space planner for both private and government companies
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Civil engineering is about the planning, design, construction and operation of facilities essential to modern
life, ranging from bridges to transit systems. Civil engineers are problem solvers, meeting the challenges of
community planning, water supply, structures, traffic congestion, energy needs, pollution, and infrastructure
improvements. Societal needs, economic conditions and public safety are paramount in the work accomplished
by civil engineers. High-tech tools such as computer aided design (CAD), geographical information systems
(GIS) and 3-D computer modeling are a necessity in all areas of civil engineering.
Both private companies and public agencies seek civil engineers for a variety of professional positions. Many
work for engineering consulting firms or construction companies as design engineers, field engineers and
project managers. They also join government agencies to oversee transportation, water supply, environmental
protection, and resource management. Graduates are equally prepared to pursue Master’s and Ph.D. degrees
in allied fields, as well as business, management and law degrees.
The educational mission of the Civil Engineering undergraduate program is to provide students with a
multidisciplinary curriculum that is fundamental, yet broad and flexible. The program seeks to produce
graduates who are well-rounded in mathematical, scientific, and technical knowledge; who have the ability to
analyze, evaluate, and design civil engineering systems; who have the ability to communicate effectively; who
have had meaningful opportunities for undergraduate research; and who have acquired an understanding and
appreciation for global and societal issues and are thus prepared for a career path toward leadership in industry,
government, and academia.

Total Credits: 139 Credit Hours

Degree Requirements (36 Credit Hours)
Course Code Course Title Prerequisite(s) Credit Hours

MTT 102 Calculus I Calc1 Placement test or MTT 101 3

MTT 200 Calculus II MTT 102 3
MTT 201 Calculus III MTT 200 3
MTT 204 Introduction to Linear Algebra MTT 201 3
MTT 205 Differential Equations MTT 201 3
PHY 102 Physics I MTT 102 3
PHY 102L Physics I Lab MTT 102 1
PHY 201 Physics II PHY 102 3
PHY 201L Physics II Lab PHY 102 1
CHE 201 Chemistry ENG 105 3
CHE 201L Chemistry Lab ENG 105 1
GOL 205 Principles of Geology ENG 105 3
ECO 201 Microeconomics Analysis and Applications ENG 105 3
CIV 402 Engineering Ethics Senior level 3
Major Requirements (67 Credit Hours)
Course Code Course Title Prerequisite(s) Credit Hours

CIV 102 Computer Aided Drawing MTT102 3

CIV 104 Introduction to Civil Engineering MTT102, ENG100 3
CIV 203 Introduction to Geomatics MTT 102, STT100 3
CIV 201 Statics MTT 102 3
CIV 242 Fluid Mechanics CIV201, MTT200 3
CIV 242L Fluid Mechanics Lab CIV 201, MTT200 1
CIV 206 Mechanics of Materials CIV 201 3
CIV 314 Structural Analysis CIV 206 3
CIV 313 Construction Materials CIV 206, CHE201 3
CIV 313L Construction Materials Lab CIV 206, CHE201 1
CIV 343 Hydraulics CIV 242 3
CIV 331 Highway Engineering CIV 203 3
CIV 332 Fundamentals of Transportation Eng. CIV 203 3
CIV 324 Geotechnical Engineering CIV 206 3
CIV 324L Geotechnical Engineering Lab CIV 206 1
CIV 316 Structural Systems CIV 314 3
CIV 352 Fundamentals of Environmental Eng. CHE201, CIV242 3
CIV 362 Construction Management ENG 105 3
CIV 401 Numerical Methods MTT204, MTT205 3
CIV 413 Structural Steel Design CIV 314 3
CIV 318 Reinforced Concrete Design CIV314, CIV313 3
CIV 421 Foundation Engineering CIV324 3
CIV 442 Hydrology and Urban Systems CIV 343 3
CIV 399 Internship Completing 100 credits 0
CIV 497 Civil Engineering Project I Senior Status 2
CIV 498 Civil Engineering Project II CIV 497 2

Major Electives (6 credit hours)

Course Code Course Title Prerequisite(s) Credit Hours

CIV 405 Sustainability in the Built Environment CIV 362 3

CIV 403 Fundamentals of Geographic Information Systems CIV 203 3
CIV 430 Traffic Engineering CIV332 3
CIV 416 Matrix Methods of Structural Analysis CIV 316 3
CIV 418 Reinforced Concrete Design II CIV 318 3
CIV 490 Special Topics in Civil Engineering Senior Status 3

Open Elective (3 Credit Hours)

Civil engineering students are required to take 3 credit hours from a major other than civil engineering.

Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Civil Engineering program have the following job opportunities:
• Civil and construction engineers in major construction companies
• Construction managers in international construction management companies
• Civil engineers in international consulting companies
• Civil engineering designers and planners in the Departments of Municipalities and Agriculture
• Civil engineers in Water Distribution companies
• Civil engineers and plant managers in Water Treatment Plants
• Civil engineers in Central labs for testing building materials
• Structural engineering designers and managers in Oil companies
• Designers in engineering consulting firms specialized in designing highways, bridges, airports and harbors
• Civil engineers in private design and construction companies
Bachelor of Science in Construction Management

Construction Management is about directing and administering the construction of facilities essential to modern
life, ranging from bridges to transit systems. Construction Management engineers are problem solvers, meeting
the challenges of the complexity of large construction projects, modern construction equipment, sophisticated
construction methods and construction contracts. Societal needs, legal implications, economic conditions
and public safety are paramount in the work accomplished by construction managers. High-tech tools such
as computer aided design (CAD), geographical information systems (GIS) and 3-D computer modeling are a
necessity in all areas of construction management.
New construction projects tendered in the last 2 years at UAE are estimated at about AED 47 billion, including
commercial and residential buildings, roads, bridges, airports and other infrastructure, industrial parks and
government institutions. The construction sector of the UAE economy is growing with significant expansion
planned. As a result, the demand for professionals with a construction management degree is escalating with
a sustained growth expected in the country. Both private companies and public agencies seek construction
managers for a variety of professional positions. Many work for engineering consulting firms or construction
companies as design engineers, field engineers and project managers. They also join government agencies to
oversee the construction and resource management of all types of construction projects. Graduates are equally
prepared to pursue Master’s and Ph.D. degrees in allied fields, as well as business, management and law
degrees.
The educational mission of the Construction Management undergraduate program is to provide students
with a multidisciplinary curriculum that is fundamental, yet broad and flexible. The program seeks to produce
graduates who are well-rounded in mathematical, scientific, and technical knowledge; who have the ability
to analyze, evaluate, and design construction management systems; who have the ability to communicate
effectively; who have had meaningful opportunities for undergraduate research; and who have acquired an
understanding and appreciation for global and societal issues and are thus prepared for a career path toward
leadership in industry, government, and academia.

Total Credits: 144 Credit Hours

Degree Requirements (39 Credit Hours)
Course Code Course Title Prerequisite(s) Credit Hours

GOL 205 Physical Geology ENG 105 3

CIV 440 Legal Aspects of Construction Senior Status 3
CIV 441 Engineering Ethics Senior Status 3
ENR 205 Graphical Skills No Prerequisite 3
MGT 200 Principles of Management ENG 105 3
MGT 301 Organizational Behavior MGT 200:PSY 201 3
BUS 306 Quantitative Business Analysis STT 100 3
HRM 313 Human Resource Management MGT 301 3
MGT 409 Total Quality Management MGT 200:STT 100 3
MGT 411 Project Management BUS 306 3
MTT 102 Calculus I MTT 101 3
PHY 102 Physics and Engineering Applications I MTT 102 3
CMT 399 Internship 90 credits 3
Major Requirements (45 Credit Hours)
Course Code Course Title Prerequisite(s) Credit Hours

CIV 301 Civil Engineering Measurements and Surveying No Prerequisite 3

CIV 302 Computer Applications in Engineering and MTT 102 3
Construction
CIV 325 Sustainability in the Built Environment CMT 200 3
CMT 200 Introduction to Construction Management ENG 105 3
CMT 302 Construction Estimating and Quantification CMT 330 3
CMT 314 Structures I MTT 102 3
CMT 315 Structure II CMT 314 3
CMT 323 Engineering Behavior of Soils and Foundations No Prerequisite 3
CMT 330 Construction Equipment and Methods CMT 200 3
CMT 331 Mechanical Electrical Systems in Buildings CMT 330 3
CMT 335 Principles of Construction Safety and Health CMT 330 3
CMT 422 Structures III CMT 315 3
CMT 430 Construction Scheduling, Planning and Control CMT 302; MGT 301 3
CMT 450 Building Construction Management CMT 331 + (CMT 430 as a Co- requisite) 3
IND 450 Capstone Experience CMT 450 or IND 440 or LAR 401 3

Open Requirements (18 Credit Hours)

Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Construction Management program have the following job opportunities:

• Construction managers in international construction management companies

• Construction engineers and quantity surveyors in major construction companies
• Construction engineers in international consulting companies
• Construction project coordinators for the Departments of Municipalities and Agriculture
• Construction managers in private design and construction companies
Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture

Landscape Architecture is about the planning, design, construction and operation of outdoor facilities essential
to modern life, ranging from land planning, enhancing the quality of our built environment, accommodating
human activities outside the buildings, minimizing the negative impact on natural and cultural systems, and
the development of land stewardship. These issues establish the fundamental framework of the instructional,
research and service programs in landscape architecture. Societal needs, economic conditions and public
safety are paramount in the work accomplished by landscape architects. High-tech tools such as computer
aided design (CAD), geographical information systems (GIS) and 3-D computer modeling are a necessity in all
areas of landscape architecture.
Both private companies and public agencies seek landscape architects for a variety of professional positions.
Many work for engineering and architecture consulting firms or construction companies as landscape architects,
field architects and project managers. They also join government agencies to oversee environmental protection
and resource management issues. Graduates are equally prepared to pursue M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees in allied
fields of architecture and construction.
The educational mission of the Landscape Architecture undergraduate program is to provide students with
a multidisciplinary curriculum that is fundamental, yet broad and flexible. The program seeks to produce
graduates who are well-rounded in mathematical, scientific, and technical knowledge; who have the ability to
analyze, evaluate, and design landscape architecture systems; who have the ability to communicate effectively;
who have had meaningful opportunities for undergraduate research; and who have acquired an understanding
and appreciation for global and societal issues and are thus prepared for a career path toward leadership in
industry, government, and academia.

Total Credits: 144 Credit Hours

Degree Requirements (54 Credit Hours)
Course Code Course Title Prerequisite(s) Credit Hours

MTT 102 Calculus I MTT 101 3

PHY 102 Physics and Engineering Applications I MTT 102 3
BOT 300 Plant Materials I CIV 203 3
BOT 301 Plant Materials II BOT 300 3
CIV 203 Introduction to Soils Sciences LAR 200 3
CHE 201 Chemistry ENG 105 3
CIV 301 Civil Engineering Measurements and Surveying No Prerequisite 3
CMT 330 Construction Equipment and Methods LAR 200 or CMT 200 3
CIV 440 Legal Aspects of Construction Senior Status 3
CIV 441 Engineering Ethics Senior Status 3
CMT 331 Mechanical Electrical Systems in Building CMT 330 3
IND 111 Design Communication I No Prerequisite 3
IND 202 Design Communication II IND 111 3
IND 200 Architectural History I ENG 105 3
IND 210 Basic Design IND 111 or IND 205 3
IND 205 Foundations of Design and the built Environment. No Prerequisite 3
LAR 399 Internship 90 Credit Hours 3
IND 450 Capstone Experience LAR 401 or IND 440 or CMT 3
450
Major Requirements (30 Credit Hours)
Course Code Course Title Prerequisite(s) Credit Hours

LAR 200 Introduction to Landscape Architecture ENG 105 3

LAR 301 Landscape Design Studio I IND 210; CIV 203 3
LAR 302 Landscape Design Studio II LAR 301 3
LAR 311 History of Landscape Architecture IND 200 3
LAR 320 Site Planning Design I LAR 311 3
LAR 321 Site Planning Design II LAR 320 3
LAR 330 Computer Applications in Landscape Architecture LAR 301 3
LAR 401 Natural Environmental Design Studio III LAR 302 3
LAR 402 Project Design Studio IV LAR 401 3
LAR 410 Landscape Ecology LAR 302 3

Open Requirements (18 Credit Hours)

Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Landscape Architecture program have the following job opportunities:

• Landscape architects for residential and commercial complex developers

• Landscape architects for large and small commercial and residential design and architectural firms
• Landscape architects and exterior space planners for the Departments of Municipalities and Agriculture
• Landscape architects for major construction companies
• Landscape architects and exterior space planners for private and government companies
Master of Science in Computer Science

The Master of Science in Computer Science (MScCS) has been designed to specifically prepare smart, new,
innovative, multi-skilled ICT knowledge professionals who will become the ICT leaders and executives of the
future. They will be equipped to build the emerging dynamic, global information age by combining the study
of computer science methodologies – components of software systems, telecommunications and multimedia
technologies – with the study of information systems.

Pre-Core Courses

Students who lack the expected knowledge for unconditional admission must either complete the required
prerequisite undergraduate courses as recommended by the graduate advisor or pass a challenge test. The
following is the list of expected prerequisite knowledge for the MScCS:

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours

CSC 201 Structured Programming 3

CSC 202 Object Oriented Programming 3
CSC 301 Data Structures and Algorithm 3
CSC 302 Database Management Systems 3
CSC 305 Data Communications and Network 3
ITE 305 Systems Analysis and Design 3
MTT 202 Discrete Mathematics 3

Total Credits: 36 Credit Hours

Core Courses (18 Credit Hours)
Course Code Course Title Credit Hours

CSC 500 Object-Oriented Software Development 3

CSC 501 Internet Technologies and Web Design 3
CSC 502 Foundations of Human Computer Interaction 3
CSC 503 Interactive Media Implementation 3
CSC 504 Software Project Management and Development 3
CSC 505 Advance Database Systems, Data Warehousing and Data Mining 3

Elective and Advanced Elective Courses (18 Credit Hours)

Option 1: Software Systems Concentration

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours

CSC 506 Knowledge-Based Systems 3

CSC 507 Programming Language Concepts 3
CSC 508 Compiler Construction 3
CSC 512 Advanced Software Engineering (**) 3
CSC 513 Advanced Topics in CS (Algorithm Analysis and Design (**) 3
CSC xxx Any credit course from Computer Networks Concentration 3
Option 2: Computer Networks Concentration

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours

CSC 509 Operating Systems 3

CSC 510 Network Development and Administration 3
CSC 511 Network Security 3
CSC 514 Advanced Computer Networks (**) 3
CSC 515 Advanced Topics in Computer Science (**) – Mobile Computing 3
CSC xxx Any credit course from Software Systems Concentration 3

Option 3: General MSc. CS Degree

If students wish to take a general degree, they may take any six electives from the list of courses offered, provided that at least two are at the
advanced level. The advanced electives are indicated by “**”: Electives may not be offered every semester. The College publishes a list of
course offerings that is a best estimate of courses that will be offered the following academic year.

Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Computer Science program have the following job opportunities:

• Obtaining a Master of Science in Computer Science from ADU opens the door for better employment
opportunities in multinational high tech companies in telecommunication and internet
• Leads to fast-track promotion and a salary increase of up to 50%.
 How does the 1 + 3 Study Scheme Work?

• Under the 1 + 3 study scheme, the first year of

your study at ADU will be on the Al Ain campus.
• During the first year, you take courses from the
university requirements.
• In the following three years, you will take the
remaining courses in the program on the Abu
Dhabi Campus.
• During the last three years, you can reside in
the Abu Dhabi Students Housing Complex. The
complex is a state-of-the-art on campus building
which has all the amenities needed to have a
great and relaxing living experience.
• Alternatively, you can continue living in Al Ain and
use the transportation services arranged by ADU
to travel between the two campuses.

Along with its excellent

facilities, ADU offered me the
right English foundation program
For Programs Not that helped me progress in my
Offered in Al Ain
degree courses.
Campus:

Abu Dhabi University offers a variety of

degree programs at Abu Dhabi Campus.
If you prefer a specialization not offered
in Al Ain campus, you can still pursue
it by following the 1 + 3 study scheme
available for most programs. Who Teaches You?
One year on the Al Ain Campus taking More than 25 international full-time experienced
courses from the university requirements. faculty, all of whom have both academic and industrial
experiences with Ph.D. degrees from well-recognized
+ American and European Universities.

3 years on the Abu Dhabi Campus to

complete the program requirements.
Abu Dhabi University Campus

ADU offers you an unparalleled learning experience in a state-

of-the-art educational environment. ADU prides itself in its
dedicated faculty members and guarantees relevant course
content that is geared to an ever-changing and demanding
globalized business world. In addition, the ADU campus offers
students an unrivalled learning environment. Harvard-style
lecture rooms equipped with the latest educational technology
ensure that lectures are interactive and stimulate team discussion
and sharing of experience. Wireless internet connection and
computer labs throughout the campus complex provide students
with convenient access to the latest technology and the internet.
In ADU, you will find a comprehensive library and easy access
to databases about financial data of hundreds of companies in
UAE, GCC and many other different countries. ADU also offers
students the opportunity to stay on campus in newly constructed
apartment-style dormitories and five different food outlets in the
cafeteria area cater to all tastes. At ADU you will find the perfect
combination of academic excellence and world-class facilities

Accreditation
ADU is licensed by the Ministry of Higher Education and
Scientific Research, and all of its degree programs have received
accreditation by the Ministry.
 Abu Dhabi Campus
P.O. Box 59911
Abu Dhabi, UAE
T + 971 2 5015555
F + 971 2 5015990

Al Ain Campus
P.O. Box 1790
Al Ain, UAE
T +971 3 7670000
F + 971 3 7670001

Toll Free: 800 ADYOU (800 23968)

E-mail: info@adu.ac.ae
www.adu.ac.ae

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