Beirut Arab University

Masters, Doctorate

Teaching in biology encourages self-learning. Students are required to give presentation in many courses. Most biology courses accompanying laboratory courses to enhance the hands-on techniques of the students and their understanding of the basic material given.

The main theme of the research in the Biology department is health and well-being where faculty members aim at studying human disorders at the molecular level. Other researches tackles environmental problems and studies microbial and organic contaminants in the environment.

Cell biology/ signaling pathways/

The biology program at BAU provides undergraduate students with the concepts, principles and methodologies of various disciplines in Biology. Students will develop broad knowledge across the sub-disciplines that comprise biological sciences. They carry out and interpret laboratory and field work in biological sciences. It aims to enhance the students’ abilities to conduct research project and be able to present them. It promotes the capacity for life-long learning.

full time

Management Information Systems Bachelor (incl. BA honours)

Business studies programme at BAU stem its strength from the quality of its staff members, opportunities for intensive training in theoretical and applied work, and a diverse offering of courses. The Business studies program is a 3 year program designed to prepare students for employment in the public or private sector, or to pursue further studies in MSc. & Ph.D. programs.

Research in business studies is categorized into publications by academic staff; Master and PhD theses; MBA Research Projects covering business research topics; Internal Research Seminars. The importance of research is highlighted in the promotion regulations from assistant to associate professor requiring 50 points (out of 100) for research in indexed journals and 60 points from associate to full professor in a specialized field. Academic staff members are encouraged to a apply for funding internally in the inter-mural funding scheme.

Financial and Managerial Accounting, Marketing, Strategic Management

The curriculum contains a mixture of components balanced in terms of content. Courses within specific modules are logically aligned. The three-year program of study includes: University Requirements (16Cr), Major Core Courses (75Cr), Departmental Elective Courses (9Cr). Accounting courses constitute 50% of credits. The programme contains a blending of core courses from several disciplines (16Cr) to ensure interdisciplinary. Accounting graduates may be employed by large private or public organizations.

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full time

The curriculum contains a mixture of components balanced in terms of content. Courses within specific modules are logically aligned. The three-year program of study includes: University Requirements (16Cr), Major Core Courses (75Cr), Departmental Elective Courses (9Cr). Management courses constitute 40% of credits. The programme contains a blending of core courses from several disciplines (16Cr) to ensure interdisciplinary. Management graduates may be employed by large private or public organizations.

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full time

The curriculum contains a mixture of components balanced in terms of content. Courses within specific modules are logically aligned. The three-year program of study includes: University Requirements (16Cr), Major Core Courses (75Cr), Departmental Elective Courses (9Cr). Banking and Finance courses constitute 40% of credits. The programme contains a blending of core courses from several disciplines (16Cr) to ensure interdisciplinary. Banking and Finance graduates may be employed by large private or public organizations.

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full time

The curriculum contains a mixture of components balanced in terms of content. Courses within specific modules are logically aligned. The three-year program of study includes: University Requirements (16Cr), Major Core Courses (75Cr), Departmental Elective Courses (9Cr). Marketing courses constitute 40% of credits. The programme contains a blending of core courses from several disciplines (16Cr) to ensure interdisciplinary. Marketing graduates may be employed by large private or public organizations.

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full time

The curriculum contains a mixture of components balanced in terms of content. Courses within specific modules are logically aligned. The three-year program of study includes: University Requirements (16Cr), Major Core Courses (75Cr), Departmental Elective Courses (9Cr). Hospitality tourism management courses constitute 30% of credits. The programme contains a blending of core courses from several disciplines (16Cr) to ensure interdisciplinary. Hospitality tourism graduates may be employed by large private or public organizations.

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full time

Requirements for Master Degrees (36 credits): Core Courses - 24 Cr. Elective Courses - 6 Cr. Thesis - 6 Cr.

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full time

Requirements for Master Degrees (36 credits): Core Courses - 24 Cr. Elective Courses - 6 Cr. Thesis - 6 Cr.

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full time

Candidate students must complete all courses within a minimum of four successive semester after enrolling in the program, and a maximum six successive semester after the enrollment To receive a Masters Degree of Business Administration program, a student must satisfactorily complete 42 credit hours (business students) and 51 credit hours (non-business student) with an over minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 2.33.

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full time

Upon the successful completion of this program, chemistry graduates will be able to: • Demonstrate knowledge of chemistry, physics, & mathematics necessary for the discipline. • Solve chemical problems qualitatively & quantitatively. • Observe safe practices in the laboratory. • Competently conduct experiments, analyse & assess data through rational thinking & critical interpretation. • Communicate effectively, both orally & in writing. • Demonstrate familiarity with cutting-edge technology. • Work independently, collaborate effectively, & manage time efficiently.

http://www.bau.edu.lb/Departments/Science/Department-of-Chemistry

The department conducts high-calibre research, aided by top-class analytical and physical techniques and methods, in the frontier areas of subject such as the synthesis and use of novel inorganic and organic compounds in highly rewarding and modern fields of research like water treatment, surface chemistry, drug discovery and delivery, biological activity and medicinal applications, as well as homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis, in addition to classical understanding of basic theories, mechanisms and kinetics.

http://www.bau.edu.lb/Departments/Science/Department-of-Chemistry

organic chemistry

The mission of the Department of Chemistry is to provide high quality education which includes exposure to the core areas of chemistry. The Department offers a wide variety of courses to support other departments & faculties. It prepares chemistry professionals to meet the challenges encountered in their chosen careers, & supports research activities. The program equips students with hands on research experience under the supervision of highly qualified faculty members who are themselves active researchers.

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full time

The Civil and Environmental Engineering Department is devoted to educate exemplary Civil engineers since 1975 by instituting best learning practices that: i) drive knowledge, build skills and competencies, inspire the learner to define a purpose and develop a passion to life-long learning, ii) cultivate a sense of responsibility toward the profession, society and the environment, iii) attain the ability to confront challenges through innovation and research, and iv) contribute to the advancement of the community present and future.

http://www.bau.edu.lb/program/engineering/bachelor/civil-engineering

Structural & Geotechnical Engineering

1-The program provides the student with an opportunity to pursue an area of concentration within one of the CE stem areas, namely the Structural & Geotechnical Area, the Water & Environmental Engineering Area, and the Public Works Area. The student may bundle a set of 4 courses from the upper-level technical elective courses in any of these fields. 2-Students of CE program must participate in a practical training program with a local, regional, or international organization before graduation. The BAU Office of Career Services helps students in aligning host enterprise.

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full time

Master in Computer Science Ph.D. in Computer Science

The Computer Science program is accredited by ABET. The program’s educational objective is to produce graduates capable of successfully continuing in research and higher studies and to excel in the job market. Our graduates are committed to lifelong learning and to make positive contributions to society. The program employs varied teaching methods: lectures, tutorials, lab work, as well as requiring our students to do many projects and presentations. Throughout their studies, our students are encouraged to participate in competitions, and to be involved in internships.

http://www.bau.edu.lb/Program/Science/Bachelor/Computer-Science

The Computer Science program aims at achieving excellence in research and to deliver high quality research. The department research interest spans different areas: image processing, software engineering, data mining, remote sensing, computer vision, multi label classification, programming languages, logic programming, knowledge representation and non-monotonic reasoning, social networks analysis and mining, parallel and distributed computing, high performance and scientific computing, cloud computing, 3D surface reconstruction, simplification, and 3D objects detection.

http://www.bau.edu.lb/Science/Research/Publications

Computer Science,

The Computer Science department is oriented towards excellence in teaching and research that aims to solve society problems. The program aims to produce graduates capable of successfully continuing in research and higher studies and to excel in the job market. Accredited by ABET, the courses are revised yearly and improved to meet the market need. Our students are encouraged to be proactive and to participate in competitions and internship activities. The research interests are: image processing, software engineering, data mining, programming languages, parallel computing.

full time

MSc Economics PhD Economics

The Economics programme at BAU owes its strength to the quality of its research faculty, opportunities for intensive training in theoretical and applied work, and a diverse offering of courses. The Economics program is a 3 year program designed to prepare students for employment in the public or private sector, or to pursue further studies in MSc. & Ph.D. programs.

http://www.bau.edu.lb/Econ_dpt

Research in the department of economics is categorized into: publications by academic staff members; Graduate theses;MBA Research Projects covering economic topics;Internal Research Seminars. The importance of research is highlighted in the promotion regulations from assistant to associate professor requiring 50 points (out of 100) for research in indexed and journals. This share reaches 60 points from associate to full professor in a specialized field. Academic staff members are encouraged to apply for funding internally in the intermural funding scheme.

http://www.bau.edu.lb/fba_publications

Economics (B), Economics (Msc): depends on dissertation topic, Economics (PhD): depends on thesis topic

The curriculum contains a mixture of components balanced in terms of content. Courses within specific modules are logically aligned.The three year program of study includes:University Requirements (16Cr),Major Core Courses (75Cr),Departmental Elective Courses (9Cr).Economic courses constitutes 59% of credits.The programme contains a blending of core courses from several disciplines (16Cr)to ensure interdisciplinarity. The Faculty of Business organizes every year, a Student Research Competition.Economics graduates may be employed by large private or public organizations.

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full time