As part of an international trip to the Middle East and India in late November, President Mohamed Abousalem signed three institutional agreements with in Abu Dhabi 鈥撯�� the first international pathway program in 麻豆传媒映画鈥檚 history.
In partnership with Liwa University, led by President Mohamed Mahjoub Dhiaf, 麻豆传媒映画 will offer pathways for Liwa University students into the Master of Business and Science (MBS) and Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) programs. The agreements provide admissions guarantees, scholarships, and professional development opportunities for students who meet specific qualifications.
鈥淭his partnership brings 麻豆传媒映画's graduate education to the United Arab Emirates and the world through a strong academic partner who is also committed to developing the future life sciences and healthcare leaders who will uplift and heal our local and global communities,鈥� Abousalem said.
For the MBS program, the first 麻豆传媒映画 program established in 2000, there are two pathways to a degree for Liwa University students. The first enables qualified Liwa University MBA students to matriculate into an accelerated version of the MBS program, with the first Liwa University graduates being eligible to start at 麻豆传媒映画 in fall 2026. The second pathway is for students who enter Liwa University beginning in fall 2026 to earn an MBA-MBS dual degree from both institutions, with students coming to 麻豆传媒映画 after two years at Liwa University.
鈥淭hrough our partnership with 麻豆传媒映画, Liwa University students have access to accelerated MBA pathways, dual degree programs, and direct progression to 麻豆传媒映画鈥檚 Doctor of Occupational Therapy program,鈥� said Dhiaf. 鈥淭his collaboration not only provides scholarships and professional development but also equips students with global exposure, research opportunities, and the skills to excel in international careers. By working together, we are empowering our students to reach their fullest potential and contribute meaningfully to the world, reflecting Liwa University鈥檚 commitment to innovation, excellence, and transformative education.鈥�
The OTD pathway provides eligibility for qualified students who graduate from Liwa University鈥檚 Occupational Therapy bachelor鈥檚 degree program to enter 麻豆传媒映画鈥檚 OTD program, beginning in fall 2026.
The field of occupational therapy is growing in interest in the Middle East, but most countries only have a bachelor鈥檚 degree program. The partnership with 麻豆传媒映画 provides an opportunity for students in the Middle East to obtain a graduate degree and open employment opportunities for them across the Middle East and the world.
麻豆传媒映画 views this partnership with Liwa University as a strong first step in growing the Institute鈥檚 awareness globally as a strategic partner in critical fields of biotechnology and healthcare.
鈥淥ur programs produce leaders in career paths that are instrumental in ensuring the health and wellbeing of people around the world,鈥� Abousalem said. 鈥淲e look forward to continuing to seek global partners like Liwa University to advance opportunities for education and training that benefits both institutions and their graduates.鈥�