KUWAIT — The Private Universities Council on Sunday approved the launch of two master’s programs at the American University of Kuwait (AUK) and discussed efforts to raise the quality of academic programs and their graduates. The council’s 99th meeting was chaired by Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research Dr Nader Al-Jallal.
Secretary-General of the Council Dr Jassim Al-Ali said after the meeting that the council is committed to improving the quality of academic programs so that graduates meet labour market needs and support the country’s development.
Private Universities Council backs AUK master’s programs
Al-Ali said the council approved the start of a Master of Business Administration (MBA) and a Master of Science in Computer Science at AUK.
The council also renewed the board of trustees of the American International University and approved the appointment of Dr Ayman Al-Zayed as president of Kuwait Technical College.
Members discussed a request to change the name of Algonquin College in Kuwait to the Canadian College in Kuwait. The council approved the minutes of its previous meeting and reviewed a report on the implementation of its decisions.
