Lebanese American University

The teaching and learning profile of our MS program includes a combination of advanced graduate level course work, involving lecturing, discussions, small group discussions, presentations, and a seminar series, exposing students to new findings in a multitude of research areas in molecular biology. The cornerstone of teaching and learning in out MS program is the thesis in which students carry out research under the supervision of a faculty member, the ultimate experience of one-on-one learning and experiential learning

Our graduate biology program is supported by 10 faculty members carrying out state-of-the art research in several areas including cancer research, cancer therapeutics, cell signaling, microbiology, microbial genomics, human genetics, yeast genetics and neurobiology, among others. More importantly, the diversity of research areas covered in our program is balanced by the presence of two focus areas in which we have a critical mass of researchers, namely: cell and cancer biology and microbiology and genomics.

Cell Biology and Cancer Biology

No special characteristics. Students choose their courses and obtain the approval of the chair to ensure the transfer of the credits they have completed abroad.

full time, part time

Our program has 2 areas of research specialization, one in cell biology and cancer research and the other in microbiology and genomics, which represent the two areas in which we have a critical mass of researchers. The research produced by these research areas is published in highly ranked international journals in the field and some of has practical relevance in that it addresses issues of antibiotic resistance in bacteria as well as mechanisms of tumor metastasis and targeted cancer therapeutics. Findings in all these areas could lead to better therapeutics in the future.

full time, part time

The School encourages its faculty members to attend lectures, workshops and seminars related to teaching and learning. It offers in-house seminars covering topics such as basics of assessment of learning, applications of technology in the classroom, innovative ideas in teaching and collaborative learning ideas. Invited guests and seasoned faculty members from the University and the School usually lead these seminars. All programs in the School are designed to engage students in the learning process both in and out of the classroom.

http://sb.lau.edu.lb/academics/

The School has a well-established system to support faculty research and provide faculty development opportunities consistent with its mission, expected outcomes, and strategies. The School financially supports faculty research and development initiatives, with increasing emphasis on and expectations of high quality contributions. Many of the school’s peer reviewed journal articles appear in high quality venues, B or better ranked journals as per the Australian Business Deans Council (ABDC) ranking list.

http://sb.lau.edu.lb/faculty-research/

Banking and Finance, Management, Marketing

The program includes 7 emphasis:Accounting, Banking & Finance, Family & Entrepreneurial Business Management, Information Technology Management, International Business, Management, Marketing. As a part of the learning, the School organizes activities such as Leaders in Business Summit Lecture series that invites prominent business leaders to share their experiences with students & faculty. A Civic Engagement Course, which is a guided service experience based on a plan designed by the School & the Outreach and Civic Engagement Dept., is required to all business students.

full time, part time

University of California Berkeley (USA) American Business School (USA) Aarhus University (Netherlands) University of Porto (Portugal) Sciences Po (France)

Teaching in the Chemistry program is multi-faceted and encompasses active learning and experiential learning techniques. Classroom instruction combines PowerPoint presentations with whiteboard instruction. Faculty frequently attend workshops related to active learning, experiential learning and assessment methods. Assessment involves examinations and projects, presentations (rubrics).

Chemistry faculty research is diverse in the areas of inorganic, physical and analytical chemistry. Faculty have established collaborations with local and international institutions and have very good publication records in top tier (Q1, Q2) and high impact factor journals.

Inorganic chemistry

The Chemistry program at LAU includes exposure to the core areas of chemistry (analytical, physical, organic and inorganic) and recently emerging technologies in a classroom setting and in the laboratory. Students have access to advanced instrumental techniques which faculty utilize in their respective research projects which encompass interdisciplinary studies (e.g. bridging chemistry and biology, chemistry and engineering).

full time, part time

The Mission of the Department of Civil Engineering at the Lebanese American University is to provide students with a quality and challenging education, through innovative teaching, professional practice and community service, enabling the students to enrich their lives and make valuable contributions to their communities.

http://www.lau.edu.lb/about/mission/

http://soe.lau.edu.lb/ce/programs/be-civil/

Structural

The Bachelor of Engineering degree program in Civil Engineering has been accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, www.abet.org , the global accreditor of college and university programs in applied science, computing, engineering, and engineering technology. Our department currently offers a bachelor of engineering (B.E.) degree program in civil engineering, a minor/certificate in Construction Management, a minor in Environmental Science, and a Master of Science (M.S.) in civil and environmental engineering.

full time, part time

The program is balanced between theoretical and applied courses. In addition to developing computing-related skills, students gain awareness of the human and social aspects of computer systems, and how computer science relates to other disciplines.

http://sas.lau.edu.lb/csm/programs/bs-computer-science.php

The Department of Computer Science and Mathematics is an important research hub within LAU

http://sas.lau.edu.lb/csm/research/

Computer Science

The mission of the Computer Science program is to provide students with the ability to integrate the theory and practice of computing in the representation, processing, and use of information while upholding tradition of the liberal arts education.

full time, part time

Within a few years of graduation, the graduates of the Computer Engineering program will: Demonstrate technical aptitude in Computer Engineering careers and/or graduate studies Establish themselves in diverse fields of Computer Engineering Conduct themselves as effective professionals

In the Annual Year 2017-2018 faculty in the ECE Department mainly as published journal papers,conference proceeding and journals articles in press in the area of control, wireless communication, optics,networks,integrated circuits,RF circuits,internet-based systems and human computer interaction.

Software Engineering

Students in the computer engineering program develop an in-depth knowledge of digital systems, computers, software, networks, and communications systems. In addition to the core topics in electrical and computer engineering, students are exposed to subjects including microprocessors, operating systems, computer architecture, database systems, networks, electronics, control systems, software engineering, reconfigurable computing, communications systems, and telecommunications.

full time, part time

The department organizes in-house seminars as well as invites guest speakers who are expert in their fields, to promote research and/or research methods where graduate students are encouraged to attend.

http://sb.lau.edu.lb/academics/

The School has a well-established system to support faculty research and provide faculty development opportunities consistent with its mission, expected outcomes, and strategies. The School financially supports faculty research and development initiatives, with increasing emphasis on and expectations of high quality contributions. Many of the school’s peer reviewed journal articles appear in high quality venues, such as B or better ranked journals as per the Australian Business Deans Council (ABDC) ranking list.

http://sb.lau.edu.lb/faculty-research/

Political Economy, Environmental Economics, Monetary Policy

The BS in Economics degree, which introduces students to the theory and application of economic analysis, is an excellent preparation for graduate studies in economics, business, finance, law, public administration, sociology, international relations and other related fields.

full time, part time