Erasmus+ CBHE 561966berc.iugaza.edu.ps/Portals/279/b- 05- QOU.pdf · 2016. 6. 4. · Erasmus+...
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Erasmus+ Capacity Building projects
in the field of Higher Education
Erasmus+ CBHE 561966
Kick- off Meeting
Ramallah, 21-22 March 2016
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The Aim of this Presentation
• This presentation aims to show the university approach in managing and organizing the Business & Economic Research.
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Presentation Content
1. University History.
2. University Approach in managing the Business & Economic Research.
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Al-Quds Open University (QOU) http://www.qou.edu
• Offers its services based on Open Learning.
• Prepares graduates with the skills to
compete with international markets using up-to-date educational technology.
• High-quality teaching & learning, academic research and community services.
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Al-Quds Open University (QOU)
• Established: 1991
• Number of Students: 57,000
• Number of Graduates: 75,000
• Branches in Palestine: 19
– West Bank: 14
– Gaza Strip: 5
– Headquarter: Ramallah
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QOU Branches
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Al-Quds Open University (QOU)
8 Faculties:
– Faculty of Graduate Studies
– Faculty of Technology and Applied Sciences
– Faculty of Agriculture
– Faculty of Social and Family Development
– Faculty of Administrative and Economic Sciences
– Faculty of Education
– Faculty of Arts
– Faculty of Media
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Faculty of Administrative and Economic Sciences
• Established 1992
• Offers 6 programs leading to BA:
–Business Administration
–Economy
–Accounting
–Banking & Financial Sciences
–Marketing
–Health Management
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Faculty of Administrative and Economic Sciences
• Number of students in 2015/2016: 25,000
• Number of graduates since 1992: 20,000
• Faculty Members: 84 FT & 262 PT
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Deanship of Scientific Research and Graduate Studies
• Works to develop and promote research, particularly in graduate studies.
• Issues 4 Biannual Referee Journals: – Journal of QOU for Administrative and Economic Research
and Studies
– Journal of QOU for Educational and Psychological Research
and Studies
– Palestinian Journal of Open Education
– Journal of QOU for Research and Studies
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Quality Department
• Established to:
– Achieve a high level of quality in teaching and learning
– Guarantee the quality of services and products on the bases of international standards in academic and administrative aspects.
– Contribute to the promotion and awareness of quality assurance culture.
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Teaching/Learning Modes
• Delivery Modes:
– F2F, VCs, Sat & Interactive Content
• Students’ Assessment
– Formative: Assignments (2 10%)
– Summative: Midterm (30-45%) & Final (30-45%)
– Practical if applicable (30%)
• Content
– Textbook & Online Content
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Digital Resources
• Academic Portal
• Online Courses
• Virtual Classrooms (live and recorded)
• E-learning portal
• Qoutube
• Digital Libraries
• Alumni Portal
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Business and Economic Research Center (BERC)
• Aa applied research center based in Ramallah
• Fully dedicated to producing sound and innovative research
• Aimed at fostering business, economic and socio-economic development in Palestine.
• BERC funding:
– Initially: by the EU grant during the project’s period
– Later: will be funded partially by interested donors and self-funding through research activities and consulting services.
– QOU leadership has shown complete dedication to fund its activities when needed.
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Proposed Mission
• Support policy makers, businesses and institutions working in the field, by providing knowledge and tools to achieve their objectives.
• Dedicated to conduct applied business and economic research that helps the Palestinian private sector, NGOs, and GOVT institutions develop their work efficiently and effectively.
• Providing consultancy services and capacity building to various organizations irrespective of their core activities or legal position.
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Proposed Structure
• BERC director will be nominated by the Vice-President for academic affairs, and appointed by the University Board.
• Responsibility: Management including planning and implementation of annual programs, policies, strategies and related activities.
• A team of specialists and administrative staff will be chosen on experience, seniority and competency basis to support him.
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Objectives
• Quality analytical research on business and economic policy alternatives.
• Advice and analysis on various aspects of long and short term business and economic policies and strategies.
• High-quality consulting services and capacity building activities for Organizations to upgrade capabilities and competencies.
• Bridge scholarly output and public policy, and a forum for public debate on BE policy, financial and admin Issues.
• Attract Qualified Palestinians (locally, diaspora) & international economists to work on BE development issues.
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Tools and Means to achieve objectives
• Policy-oriented research activities.
• Monitoring trends, analysis of key economic issues, and fostering of indicators.
• Joint activities and cooperation nationally & internationally. i.e. research groups
• Dissemination and publishing reports, studies and research findings.
• Conducting annual conference on BER in cooperation with partners
• Encourage BER through funded research competitions
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Thanks for your patience
Questions?
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Dr. Eng. Yousef Sabbah Director of Quality Department Al-Quds Open University (QOU)