The College

Dubai Women's College is one of the largest colleges within the HCT system with over 2200 students enrolled in 2010/11. The college has the reputation for dynamism and for strong relations with the local community.

Its campus is situated on the edge of Dubai City Border with Sharjah in Al Quasis near Dubai International Airport.

The college concentrates its academic efforts in Business Studies, Information Technology, Health Science and Applied Media Technology. The college offers Diplomas, Higher Diplomas, Degrees  an MBA in conjunction with Strathclyde University. The college also offers an engineering program for women in the HCT - in Software Engineering Technology.

In its relatively short existence, the College has developed a formidable reputation amongst Dubai employers. In fact, you only have to visit one of the many private or public sector establishments to find one of the pioneering Dubai Women's College graduates.

DWC Mission Statement

 DWC provides the learning environment for young women to practise the future by developing:

·confidence

·professional excellence

·ethical commitment

for leadership roles in a rapidly developing local economy, characterised by Emiratisation and globalisation.

HCT Mission Statement

FROM OPPORTUNITY TO EXCELLENCE

A Statement of Mission

The Higher Colleges of Technology are dedicated to the delivery of technical and professional programs of the highest quality to the citizens of the United Arab Emirates.

Graduates of the Colleges will have :

·       the linguistic ability to function effectively in an international environment;

·       the technical skills to operate in an increasingly complex technological world;

·       the intellectual capacity to adapt to constant change;

·       the leadership potential to make the fullest possible contribution to the development of the community for the good of all its people.

Semester Dates

Approximate HCT Semesters:  

Second week of August (classes start early Sept) to Middle of January,  Start of February to End of June. The HCT Teaching load is about 20, 55 minute units a week. 

Shared Values

The follow is a list of "Shared values" expected to be adopted by all staff and students at DWC.

Cutting-Edge Education is the Engine and the Fuel

High Expectations

Trust, Integrity, Honesty

Student Oriented

Innovation – Continuous Improvement

Action-Results Oriented

Team Work

Flexibility

Life Long Learning

Openness, Respect, Courtesy

Effective and Efficient Use of Resources

Internationalism

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This page was last updated by Leigh Butler on January 02, 2011