Prof Nabil Baydoun
Message from the
Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs
Welcome to the Academic Affairs division at Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University

On behalf of our faculty and administrators at the division, I would like to thank you for your interest in HBMSU. The mission of the Academic Affairs division is to provide lifelong learning opportunities through technology- enhanced learning environment. To fulfill this mission, the division has developed a rich portfolio of accredited academic and professional certification programs. The university offers 21 accredited academic programs ranging from two-year diplomas to PhD-level programs. This portfolio caters for the needs of not only our community but also all learners in the Arab region.

At the academic division of HBMSU, we strive to provide our learners with a unique learner-centric academic experience that fosters learners’ personal and professional development. We rely on our exceptional faculty who are very active researchers in their field of expertise. In a knowledge-based economy, involvement of our learners in research activities, right from the beginning, equips them with a competitive advantage to deal with challenges of the 21st Century. Our pool of eminent international scholars/adjunct faculty and international advisory boards help enrich learners’ experience. The flexible approach to learning that we offer makes it possible for you to complete your degree and achieve your goals while maintaining a busy and active career and lifestyle.

The state-of-the-art innovative technologies such as Virtual Learning Environment, Smart Campus, mobile learning, and social networking with learners across the globe will facilitate your journey at HBMSU.

Please look through our website to learn more about our programs, departments and schools. We, deans of the schools and all faculty and administrators, are willing to answer your questions.

Prof. Nabil Baydoun
Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs