ABOUT STAFFORD Providing Distance Learning Programmes For Over Two Decades Stafford has provided quality education for over 20 years. The firm serves the Middle East and is expanding globally. At Stafford, we offer courses in various disciplines including executive MBA, doctorates and diplomas. Our institution has always been led and managed by academics. We are proud to work with only top UK Universities and that explains the superior satisfaction and completion rates achieved… [+] by students on the courses we support. Our Vision Our vision is to build on our expertise to extend our reach globally. Our Mission Our mission is to provide lifelong learners with quality university courses at affordable fees and ensure that enrolled students receive superior academic support to complete the programmes successfully. The value of the service we provide has allowed thousands of graduates to enhance their career prospects and gain promotions. [-]

Stafford was formed in 1993, in the UAE, with the sole intention of providing distance education assistance to the business professionals in the Middle East to achieve good quality internationally recognised qualifications that would mark them as serious managers and advance their careers.Starting with 7 students in 1993 over a decade later we are involved with an average of 1000 students a year availing distance education. All are serious-minded busy managers proving to… [+] the world that they mean to succeed.Stafford is entirely focussed on assisting full-time professionals in business with quality distance learning to accelerate their careers through independent study.Stafford works throughout the Middle East and Levant region offering distance learning Executive MBA’s, Doctorates, BA’s, diplomas and more.We pride ourselves on our commitment to the academic and business success of our students, our excellent relationships with our UK universities, our integrity and the high quality of our academic and administrative support staff. Over the years, we have watched many of our students climb the corporate ladder and reach the pinnacle with their added knowledge through the distance learning MBA and other courses like doctorate and masters. As a result of Distance learning MBA, students have successfully opened their own businesses, or gone on to become directors of multinational companies. Some have totally changed their career paths and have gained the satisfaction of knowing they are in their true element after years in less rewarding work.And now with over 2000 graduated professionals as friends, we aim to carry our distance learning mission forward to the next generation of students. Our pride in our students is doubled every time we attend their Graduation ceremonies at the University itself. [-]

Qatar: Driving the Future Qatar is one of the fastest growing economies in the world and is thus a very attractive business destination. The economic growth of Qatar has been mainly based on its petroleum and natural gas industries. However, according to the Qatar National Vision 2030, economic policy is focused on developing non-energy sectors. The aim is to transform the current carbon-based economy to an advanced, competitive and knowledge-based economy. HEC Paris in Qatar HEC… [+] Paris joined Qatar Foundation in June 2010, bringing world-class Executive Education programs and research activity to Doha and the region. It is the first European Partner in Education City. In this context, HEC Paris offers a complete portfolio of management programs, including Qatar’s first international Executive MBA, a Specialized Master's degree in Strategic Business Unit Management, as well as non-degree management programs for executives, in the form of Executive Short Programs. One of the world's top providers of Executive Education programs for the last 8 years, HEC Paris also offers custom-designed programs for individual companies. The programs and research activities of HEC Paris in Qatar build corporate competitiveness within the global economy and are fully aligned with Qatar National Vision 2030 to support the transformation of Qatar into an advanced, competitive and knowledge-based economy. Sharing Our Academic Knowledge HEC Paris has launched a Research Office in Qatar to further its contribution to the realization of a knowledge-based economy in Qatar that goes beyond providing the world’s best executive education programs in the region by launching. The Research Office, created with the support of the Qatar Foundation, is sourcing potential funding from the Qatar National Research Fund (QNRF), Qatar Foundation Research & Development (QF R&D) as well as local and regional companies. The Research Office will focus on the development of pedagogical content such as writing business case studies on local companies, innovative academic research that will be published in prestigious journals, the facilitation of post-doctorate and PhD student grants and fellowships, collaboration with academic and business communities in Qatar, and the organization of ‘Focus on Research’ events, workshops and conferences. Facilities State-of-the-art premises in the award-winning 52 story Tornado Tower located in West Bay – the business heart of Doha. The facilities provide a comfortable and easily accessible venue for HEC Paris programs while offering spectacular views of the city. Partnership Founded in 1995 by decree of His Highness Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani, the Father Emir, Qatar Foundation is a private, non-profit organization. Qatar Foundation's mission is to nurture the future leaders of Qatar. By example and by sharing its experience, the Foundation also contributes to human development nationally, regionally, and internationally. In all of its activities, the Foundation promotes a culture of excellence in Qatar and furthers its role in supporting an innovative and open society that aspires to develop sustainable human capacity, social, and economic prosperity for a knowledge-based economy. [-]

About Hamad Bin Khalifa University Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), a member of Qatar Foundation for Education, Science, and Community Development (QF), was founded in 2010 to continue fulfilling QF’s vision of unlocking human potential. HBKU is a homegrown research and graduate studies University that acts as a catalyst for positive transformation in Qatar and the region while having a global impact. Located within Education City, HBKU seeks to provide unparalleled o… [+] pportunities where inquiry and discovery are integral to teaching and learning at all levels utilizing a multidisciplinary approach across all focus areas. HBKU is committed to actively contribute to achieving the Qatar National Vision 2030 by building and cultivating human capacity through an enriching academic experience and an innovative research ecosystem. Through applying creativity to knowledge, students will have the opportunity to discover innovative solutions that are locally relevant and have a global impact. At Hamad Bin Khalifa University – our students, faculty, staff, partners, and leadership – all share a common belief in the power of higher education and research to make a positive impact in the development of nations. Vision To be an innovation-based entrepreneurial university leading in education and research, solving critical challenges facing Qatar and the world. Mission HBKU develops world-class, integrated academic programs, and national research capabilities that drive collaboration with the world’s best institutions, cultivating leaders for the future, propelling Qatar’s knowledge-based economy and shaping novel solutions for a global impact. HBKU at a glance 600+ Students 42% Qataris 66 Nationalities 60+ Faculty The State of Qatar Capital: Doha Population: 2.6 million Area: 11,500 sq. km Language: Arabic Religion: Islam Currency: Riyal Our Partners HBKU’s present partner universities in Education City include branch campuses of some of the world’s leading universities. Together with HBKU, they have a unique opportunity to engage in research and teaching that cannot be replicated elsewhere. They are creatively seeking new ways to combine the excellence of their respective academic programs to create innovative graduate research education programs. [-]

About Coaching For Change We coach train and mentor individuals to become leaders of change in driving towards a leaner, innovative and continuously improving organisation. We have a proven track record of helping clients significantly reduce costs whilst sustaining performance in Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, Productivity and Morale. We have built up a collaborative network of consultants approaching 60 people. Our consultants have experience of seeing and developing… [+] best practice within Shingho prize winning businesses. 90% have worked in Toyota at Group Leader level or higher. We bring a "different thinking way" from traditional management. We are "hands-on" in the workplace and do whatever it takes to ensure rapid sustainable change. That does not mean taking the ownership away from personnel within the system or internal change leaders. The clients we like to work with, don't just send someone on a training course for them to return back to work - business as usual. They want to make a difference and so do we! Our ethos and portfolio are designed to drive real learning by applying new tools, techniques and methodologies in the workplace. We are committed to the standards and professionalism outlined by the Chartered Management Institute. We deliver consultancy qualifications through the Institute of Business Consulting (part of the Chartered Management Institute). The only professional body in the UK dedicated to promoting the highest standards of management and leadership excellence. We are an approved centre with the Institute of Leadership and Management The UK's largest awarding body for leadership and management qualifications and the Chartered Management Institute offering a wide range of qualifications and endorsed programs focussed on change leadership, coaching and business improvement techniques. We are focussed on sustainable change in pursuit of excellence and recognised for it! [-]

About ZOE Global economics proves to us on a daily basis the organisational need for ‘fore-most’ and ‘leading’ talent in order to succeed in increasingly complex and competitive global markets. In order to achieve the ‘best’ possible result for organizations, developing the right talent is as much a necessity as hiring and retaining employees. Who are we? ZOE Talent Solutions is a global training and consulting firm that has been serving leading businesses in many countr… [+] ies. We specialise in capacity building and talent development solutions for individuals and organisations, through our highly customised courses and training sessions, in a wide array of disciplines. What do we do? ZOE assists organisations in identifying their most important goals and guides management teams by working closely with each member, in making lasting improvements to their performance. This process thus promises a definite increase in revenue and savings and a higher Return On Investment (ROI). Over nearly a decade, our team has built a globally recommendable enterprise uniquely equipped skills including and not limited to coaching, facilitation, counselling and strategising. How do we do it? The highly committed and experienced professionals at ZOE provide their clients with highest available quality in training and capacity building at competitive prices, attached with a unique flexibility to suit the needs of their clients. Our primary focus is ‘Complete Client Satisfaction’. This forms the basis of our work philosophy, culture and everything we do. Our success has allowed us to undertake an increasingly higher volume of projects recently. Winning the trust of our clients each time is what motivates us to strive towards an unparalleled excellence. We triumph by working closely with every organisation to unlock the power of their people and ensure that our training solutions satisfy their learning and development needs, as well as maximize their business success. ZOE has comprehensive knowledge and experience in Employee and Organisational Development. This, coupled with the commitment to supply innovative and leading Growth Solutions, has seen us continue to grow consistently, even in the face of adverse market conditions. [-]

ABOUT STENDEN At Stenden Qatar University of Applied Sciences, you will be welcome in a pleasant, relatively small environment with a friendly and family-like atmosphere, a place in which to feel at home from the very first moment. Stenden Qatar University of Applied Sciences offers a four-year Bachelor programme in Business Administration with majors in Tourism Management, International Hospitality Management and International Business and Management Studies. The unique… [+] educational concept offers you the possibility to acquire skills sets that would differentiate you from others in the field. The portfolio of undergraduate degrees offered at Stenden Qatar University of Applied Sciences aims to deliver higher education that would equip its alumni with proficiencies in the service management field to become competent innovative managers and international leading entrepreneurs. The professional degree structured around the Problem Based Learning concept coupled with the mix of theory and practice has been proven to make our graduates particularly employable immediately after graduation. The programmes we offer are the same as those delivered in the Netherlands apart from some adaptations for practical and cultural reasons. The NVAO (Dutch-Flemish Accreditation Organization) has accredited the equivalent programmes in the Netherlands and the Ministry of Education and Higher Education in Qatar recognizes the European degrees delivered at Stenden Qatar University of Applied Sciences. To complete the academic requirements of your Dutch Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree, you have the opportunity to study a year in the Netherlands. In practice, this means that you will spend either part of your second and third or the entire third year at one of our campus locations in the Netherlands. At Stenden Qatar University of Applied Sciences, we understand that the students are as important to us as the university is to the students. Therefore, the University is committed to offering a student-centered approach to education while being equipped with several facilities for you to enjoy your studies. WHY CHOOSE STENDEN 1- Theory and practice Our students are well equipped to start working in the real world immediately after graduation. Our programmes offer a good balance between theory and practice. Students have to complete a specific number of hours in a practical environment related to their course. The internship in the final year of study ultimately prepares the student for his or her professional career. 2- Problem Based Learning Problem Based Learning (PBL) is a student-centered instructional concept in which the students together solve problems and reflect on their experiences. Characteristics of PBL are: Learning is driven by challenging, open-ended problems, students work in small collaborative groups and teachers take on the role as facilitators of learning. 3- Your Future Begins Here A Stenden University of Applied Sciences, the graduate is very sought after and, since our first graduating class, we now have alumni in the banking and finance industry, hospitality and tourism industry, Qatar Foundation, government departments and working internationally. A degree from Stenden University Qatar opens doors to an exciting future with varied career prospects and options 4- Approach, Philosophy, and Style of Education Stenden Qatar University of Applied Sciences has a very student-centered approach to learning and education. Our Code of Ethics and Customer Service Policy ensure that both students and staff focus on the main objectives and strive to develop the whole person. The mission of our programmes is to prepare the students for their future management functions in International settings. It represents a flexible and broad-based professional education for the graduates to be welcomed worldwide, in all sectors of services and service management. 5- Meet the World – Grand Tour Why postpone traveling until after your graduation, when you can go abroad during your studies? With our Grand Tour, you can combine studying with traveling and getting to know other cultures and countries! Being enrolled at Stenden University of Applied Sciences, gives you the opportunity to do parts of your study in Europe, Africa, the Middle East and/or Asia. Whether you choose the Netherlands, South Africa, Qatar, Thailand or Bali, you are working towards getting your chosen degree without any delays. [-]

The Doha Institute for Graduate Studies (DI) is an independent institute for learning and research, based in Doha, in the fields of social sciences, humanities, public administration and development economics. Programs of study are offered at the master’s degree level in its three schools: the School of Social Sciences and Humanities and the School of Public Administration and Development Economics and the School of Psychology and Social Work. The DI is also home to the C… [+] enter for Conflict and Humanitarian Studies. The DI is premised on four interrelated values in accordance with its mission: Arab Contribution to Knowledge Production - Integrating cross-disciplinary learning and research Commitment to Academic Standards - Informed by the latest developments in social sciences, humanities, public administration and development economics Intellectual Responsibility and Critical Awareness - A new generation of intellectuals committed to Arab societies Space for Intellectual Independence - Knowledge and scientific methodology as the basis for freedom of thought Programs of study are offered at the master’s degree level in two schools: the School of Social Sciences and Humanities and the School of Public Administration and Development Economics. In addition, the Center for Conflict and Humanitarian Studies at the DI, offers a master's in Conflict Management and Humanitarian Action. The DI welcomed its first cohort of students in the academic year 2015-2016. It is planned that student enrollment will eventually reach between 350 and 400, with study at the doctoral level gradually opening at the start of the 2017-2018 academic year. Designated as a not-for-profit, private institution, the DI is operated exclusively for educational, research and public service purposes. It was founded in 2014, as an autonomous legal entity, by the Arab Center for Research and Policy Studies. The DI is licensed as a national institution of higher education by the Supreme Education Council of Qatar. Mission The DI aims through its teaching and learning programs and the research activities of its faculty to achieve its message of universal participation by preparing a new generation of academics and researchers who are independent thinkers and proficient in using international scientific standards and modern interdisciplinary research methodologies and tools, and leading professionals who can advance human knowledge and respond to the needs of the Arab region, resulting in social, cultural and intellectual development. The DI will adopt the Arabic Language as the main language for study and research, supported by other common languages. [-]

Better Grades. Better Scores. Better Schools. How We Help Students: Test Prep Courses Private Tutoring On-Demand Homework Help Admission Counseling Best Fit College or Grad School Our Mission For more than 30 years we’ve helped students and professionals get into their dream schools. We provide the tools needed for success in high school, college, graduate school and beyond to help our students become well-rounded applicants. Our proven methodology of t… [+] est-taking strategies helps students achieve a guaranteed better score. We offer a range of test prep options, including one-on-one private tutoring, semi-private and traditional classes, and online prep to fit any schedule and learning style. With our on-demand Homework Help and Admission Counseling for college and grad school, we help our students become more than their test score by providing resources for better grades and a stronger application. Our Facts 96% of students say they improved their grades. The Princeton Review is #1 at getting students into top colleges. 4 out of 5 Princeton Review students get into their top-choice school. 6,000 students get help every night from The Princeton Review. [-]

Introduction In today’s competitive work environment, how can you easily secure all of your ambitions? How can you realize your most coveted career goals, leave your mark on the world and become the most successful version of yourself? The answer is simple: Professional Training. There is a world of choices when it comes to professional training and each one can open new doors. Morgan International has been offering customized professional training solutions to professionals a… [+] nd businesses that want to succeed since 1995. As the first professional training institution in the Middle East and with over 21 years of experience training 70,000+ professionals worldwide, Morgan provides a personalized approach and quality learning to help meet your career goals. We offer professional certifications, diplomas, foundational certificates, technical and soft skills workshops catering to the needs of the finance, accountancy, human resources, marketing, and logistics fields. All the great reasons to choose Morgan as your preferred training provider: Expert Experience & Advice: Morgan’s 21 years of experience means candidates receive only quality training from experts who’ve mastered the most effective routes to success Networking opportunities with over 70,000 alumni across the globe Vast Global Reach: Offices in 37 locations across the world gives candidates great flexibility to transfer country mid-studies and have access to unlimited support and guidance from across four continents Certified and Experienced Instructors Morgan fully supports its candidates by offering help and guidance from beginning to end Diverse & Flexible Learning Options: Morgan’s choice of live classes, self-study, online videos, tutoring and review sessions means candidates can fit their learning into their lifestyle, needs, and ability. The Morgan Promise: We believe in you! And we know you can succeed. In fact, we’re so sure, we created The Morgan Promise, offering free tuition for a repeat course if you complete the program but don’t pass your exam. Landing your dream job just got easier! As a Morgan Alumni, you will get free access to join Morgan Connect, our online platform designed to connect you with high-profile businesses looking to recruit talented and certified professionals just like you. [-]

Established in 2001 as a partnership between Cornell University and Qatar Foundation, WCMC-Q is part of Weill Cornell Medical College in New York and shares its mission of dedication to excellence in education, patient care, and research. The first medical school in Qatar and a pioneer of coeducation at the university level, WCMC-Q offers an integrated program of pre-medical and medical studies leading to the Cornell University M.D. degree. Teaching is by Cornell and Weill… [+] Cornell faculty, including physicians at Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) who hold Weill Cornell appointments. Enrollment has grown rapidly from 25 first year pre-medical students in fall 2002 to over 265 students from more than 30 countries in 2012. In the clinical arena, WCMC-Q is already making a contribution to the community in Qatar. Medical faculty members licensed and credentialed to practice see patients as part of their teaching assignments in HMC facilities. There are exchanges of expertise with faculty-physicians from New York-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center, particularly in the planning phase of Qatar Foundation’s Sidra Medical and Research Center. Collaborative biomedical research projects are underway between Weill Cornell in the U.S. and Qatar and HMC, and a major research program is now on the anvil. WCMC-Q students have exciting opportunities to take part in biomedical investigations: The Summer Research Program enables selected students to travel to the U.S. and work under the mentorship of leading investigators at Cornell and Weill Cornell. Meanwhile, a growing number are participating in projects in Qatar, guided by WCMC-Q faculty and funded by the Undergraduate Research Experience Program of Qatar National Research Fund. Purpose and Mission Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar was established by Cornell University in partnership with Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development, pursuant to an agreement signed in January 2001. WCMC-Q is part of Weill Cornell Medical College, which was founded in New York City over 100 years ago, and shares the same mission: to provide the finest education possible for medical students to conduct research at the cutting edge of knowledge to improve health care both now and for future generations to provide the highest quality of care to the community [-]

UCL Qatar represents a unique three-way partnership between UCL, Qatar Foundation and Qatar Museums Authority, positioning Qatar as the centre of excellence in museum practice in the region and furthering the understanding of Arab and Islamic archaeology. The arrival of UCL further establishes Qatar as an international centre of excellence in research in archaeology, conservation, cultural heritage and museology. The UCL Qatar campus builds upon UCL’s renowned strengths i… [+] n conservation, museum studies and archaeology, with world-class scholars, scientists and teachers from UCL’s Institute of Archaeology relocating to Doha. Two-year Master of Arts degree programmes in Archaeology of the Arab and Islamic World, and in Conservation and Museum Studies, will commence in August 2012. UCL Qatar has also begun providing a number of specialist training courses for Qatar Museums Authority staff and mid-career professionals. We are situated at Hamad bin Khalifa University, located on the western outskirts of Doha. The expansive site houses branch campuses for seven international universities: Carnegie Mellon University, Georgetown University, Northwestern University, Texas A&M University, Virginia Commonwealth University and Weill Cornell Medical College, each specialising in different subject areas. In addition, UCL staff and students will have a presence at Qatari museums, archaeological sites and conservation facilities. This distributed approach to UCL Qatar will ensure that its activities take place in the parts of Qatar's developing cultural resources where they can best serve the needs of heritage professionals, researchers and students. Student numbers are expected to grow steadily up to 2015, at which point 150 students will be undertaking our degree programmes. UCL staff will also contribute to teaching at Qatar University and at the US university campuses at Hamad bin Khalifa University, and large numbers of school children will benefit from cultural heritage teaching as part of planned outreach programmes. From the outset, UCL Qatar will conduct research of relevance to the Gulf and to the Arab world more broadly. To this end, UCL is locating to Qatar four existing research projects of great significance to the Gulf region. UCL Our university is a modern, outward-looking institution, committed to engaging with the major issues of our times. One of the world’s leading multidisciplinary universities, UCL today is a true academic powerhouse. UCL is among the world's top universities, as reflected in performance in a range of rankings and tables. 21 Nobel prize winners have come from the UCL community. Much of the energy of UCL life comes from our students. We provide opportunity and leadership in teaching and research, entrepreneurship, volunteering and overseas study. We admit only excellent students and work with them to develop and excel. UCL was founded in 1826 as a radically different university, opening up English higher education for the first time to people of all beliefs and social backgrounds. That radical tradition remains alive today. Our research strategy commits us to addressing UCL’s ‘Grand Challenges’, by working together right across the university in order to tackle the problems that face us today. [-]