Private Universities Council approves start of MBA programs at the American University

The Council of Private Universities held its 99th meeting on Sunday, presided over by the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Dr. Nader Al-Jalal, with the attendance of council members.

The Secretary-General of the Council of Private Universities, Dr. Jassem Al-Ali, clarified that the council approved the minutes of its previous meeting and reviewed the report on the follow-up to the implementation of its issued decisions, in line with its commitment to monitoring operations and ensuring the execution of its decisions, thereby contributing to the development of the academic education system in private universities.

He added that the council reviewed the items on the agenda, including, but not limited to, the renewal of the board of trustees of the American International University and the approval of the appointment of Dr. Ayman Al-Zaid as dean of the Kuwait College of Technology.

Dr. Al-Ali noted that the council approved the commencement of studies in the Master of Business Administration and Master of Science in Computer Science programs at the American University in Kuwait.

The council also discussed a request to change the name of the Canadian College of Guelph in Kuwait to the Canadian College in Kuwait.

Dr. Al-Ali concluded his statement by emphasizing the Council of Private Universities’ commitment, under the presidency of the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, to enhancing the quality of education in private universities, monitoring the level of academic programs and their outcomes, aligning with recognized academic standards, and contributing to the preparation of qualified national cadres who meet the needs of the labor market and support the development process in the State of Kuwait.