Algonquin College - Kuwait
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| Type | Private |
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| Established | 2015 |
| Chairman | Saud Jafar |
| President | Dr. David McHardy |
| Location | , , |
| Campus | Urban |
| Colours | Green and White |
| Affiliations | ACCC, AUCC, CBIE, Polytechnics Canada |
| Website | ac-kuwait.edu.kw |
Algonquin College Kuwait is a private post-secondary institution in Kuwait specializing in information technology, business and entrepreneurship.[1] The college was authorized to operate in Kuwait by an Emiri Decree in October 2010. In September 2015, Algonquin College of Kuwait was established as a branch campus of Algonquin College in Ottawa, Canada. The Kuwaiti government allocated land to the college campus in Al-Naseem, Jahra Governorate. The Private Universities Council approved detailed construction plans in 2012. The senior management team was hired in 2014.
Campus[edit]
The campus is located in Al-Naseem, west of Kuwait city. It opened in the fall of 2015. It consists of 3 interconnected buildings for administration, services, and academic space. There are external sports facilities and covered parking spaces.[2]
Programs The college offers a 2-year diploma in business and IT programs. Various pathways to a 4-year degree are available to students who meet minimum degree requirements and wish to continue their studies. Students graduating from the 2 year programs are issued 2 diplomas, one from the main campus in Ottawa and one from the Kuwaiti campus.
- School of English and Academic Foundations
- English and Academic Foundations
- School of Advanced Technology
- Computer Programmer
- Internet Applications and Web Development
- Interactive Media Design
- School of Business
- Business Management and Entrepreneurship
- Business Marketing
- Business Accounting
- Department of Continuing Education and Community Engagement
References[edit]
- ^ Shah, A (April 8, 2019). "Algonquin College's Kuwait campus focusing on business, entrepreneurship – Algonquin Times". Algonquin Times.
- ^ Shah, A (April 8, 2019). "Algonquin College's Kuwait campus focusing on business, entrepreneurship – Algonquin Times". Algonquin Times.
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