(MENAFNEditorial) Canadian University of Dubai and global business software giant SAP have signed an agreement that aims to provide Dubai with home-grown talent for Expo 2020
Canadian University of Dubai has signed up for the globally-acclaimed Universities Alliances Programme, which will support the university's e-business Bachelors Degree programme in developing the next generation of students with hands-on experience and a working knowledge of the industry
SAP operates in 130 countries and is the world leader in enterprise software and software-related services. Thought leaders and experts in data analytics, cloud computing, mobile and business software from all over the world will visit Canadian University of Dubai to pass on their knowledge to students who in turn will be given internships globally within the company
Marita Mitschein, Senior Vice-President Strategic Investments, SAP AG, and Managing Director, SAP Training & Development Institute, and Dr Karim Chelli, President of Canadian University of Dubai signed the agreement
Dr Chelli said: "Giving students the right tools and knowledge to find jobs is at the heart of what we do
"The link between e-business, e-Government and Expo 2020 is too big an opportunity to miss for students and businesses and this agreement with SAP will enable us to provide a pool of skilled and knowledgeable young people
"These young professionals will possess both business and local knowledge that cannot be underestimated
"Agreements like this helps us to bridge the gap between students leaving University and what global companies like SAP need from their employees.
Marita Mitschein, said: "Globally, we have undertaken many e-government and automation projects, so I think we are well equipped to support the Expo 2020 initiative
"SAP is committed to aligning local education with critical industry needs and we are delighted that Canadian University of Dubai is supporting us in this approach
"The UAE is one of the leading technology countries in the world," she added. "The young generation here has skipped a couple of decades of technology evolution. Some don't even know what a desktop is because they are used to iPads, iPhones and Blackberrys. Because of this, you can tap into a different level of creativity and innovation.
Dr Ahmad Jaffar, Chair of e-Business Programme within the School of Business, said: "Our program equipped students with holistic business concepts and align it with how current and emerging technology support business operations.
"Students will acquire the fundamentals in applying latest technology to optimize business needs as well as appreciates how governmental agencies provide their services, electronically. Our graduates will be a ready work-force to support the needs of a "Smart City" as envisioned by the esteemed Dubai leaders
"Adopting a theory-cum-lab pedagogy, students will experience hands-on application of technology to business operations through our simulated Business Enterprise Laboratory. Our collaborations with industry, allows us to progressively update our lab curriculum to align to industrial needs. The aim is to create the next generation of students versed in business knowledge who are tech savvy.
For more information on the Canadian University of Dubai e-business course visit: www.cud.ac.a
For more information on SAP visit: www.sap.co
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