University to offer Arabic MBA course
HERIOT-WATT University in Edinburgh has become the first in Europe to offer an MBA in Arabic.
Arab students will be able to sign up to study at a distance for the business courses in their own language.
The Edinburgh Business School announced the project at a reception in Cairo on Saturday.
It is hoped the course will improve links between the university and the Arab business world.
A university spokeswoman said: "The Arabic MBA will raise the profile of Heriot-Watt University and the Edinburgh Business School among businesses in the Arabic-speaking world and will create a strong network of graduates in the region."
The first intake of students is expected later this year.
Professor Keith Lumsden, director of Edinburgh Business School, said: "Arabic is a major global language and the Arab world is a centre for business and industrial development. We are proud to work with Arab International Education to meet the demands of the region."
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