ADA University

Description: Established in 2006 as the Azerbaijan Diplomatic Academy and offering exclusively the Advanced Foreign Service Program from 2007 to 2009, ADA University has since grown to an institution offering a wide range of both Graduate and Undergraduate programs. Founded by the Azerbaijan Ministry of Foreign Affairs and chartered by a Presidential decree, ADA is the perfect setting to conduct academic and policy research on regional and international topics. The university plays a significant role in developing a productive research climate and in stimulating a forum for innovative ideas in Azerbaijan. It is these compelling differences – a focus on a variety of fields, an innovative model of learning, a unique setting for collaborative research – that are already making ADA a unique center of learning in an increasingly strategic region of which Azerbaijan is part. The faculty at ADA is comprised of scholars and practitioners both from Azerbaijan and from leading universities and colleges around the globe. They contribute to this stimulating environment by engaging students in lively discussions in and outside the classroom and preparing them for rewarding careers in a variety of fields. The university is also known for its state-of-the-art library, which houses the largest collection of foreign language library in the region. The university continues to expand: for the next five years, its strategic plan will focus on five key areas: further development of student centered model of education, people development, program expansion, library and infrastructure development, and sustainable growth.

ADA University's vision is based on four pillars: Global Leadership, Innovative Learning, Social Responsibility, and a Thriving Location. The primary goal of ADA University is to prepare innovative global leaders who are committed to making a difference in the region and throughout the world. ADA is committed to fostering advanced research in an innovative and thought-provoking academic setting.

To that end, its mission is: to cultivate innovative leaders with a global perspective through personalized instruction; to educate students in a unique cultural environment where teamwork, initiative, critical reasoning, and analytical thinking are encouraged and developed; to bring innovation in the education system and a new mentality to Azerbaijan and the surrounding region; and to foster useful research in a variety of fields and disciplines. In carrying out this mission, ADA University hopes not only to train a new generation of leaders and help resolve many difficult problems in the region, but also to promote innovation in Azerbaijan’s higher educational system and a new mentality among its people.

Languages: English

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The School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA) aims to produce all-round responsible citizens who are committed to making substantive change to better the world and the global community as a whole. In order to be successful, these citizens strive to be respectful of their history and culture, as well as that of others. SPIA is dedicated to equipping them with a blend of knowledge, skills, professional standards as well as a strong sense of personal integrity. A special focus at ADA University is on the balance of global, regional and national perspectives and how they interrelate. SPIA is committed to preparing the innovative leaders of the future.

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The mission of the ADA University School of Business is to educate students to become successful global and socially responsible leaders who make a difference in the world. Under the newly developed strategic plan, students will receive a superior learning experience grounded in an excellent management curriculum, which will prepare them to become competitive leaders. The ADA University School of Business focuses on delivering exceptional outcomes for students inside and outside the classroom. The School of Business' superior learning experience is grounded in:

1) International faculty, including seasoned real-world practitioners;
2) A strong curriculum that promotes experiential, integrative learning through case studies and real world experiences;
3) Flexible majors that combine an unmatched global business education with international experience;
4) A global perspective that is integrated throughout the curriculum from research to offering study abroad experience in some of the world`s exciting cultures and economies.

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The School of Humanities and Sciences represents the heart of the undergraduate education at ADA University. It enhances students’ command of English and offers General Education component of their undergraduate studies. The undergraduate programs at ADA University are structured as a hybrid of general and specialized education so that the curriculum focuses on both breadth and depth. The programs' duration is four years. The first year is devoted to general education that stresses the breadth component, while the remaining three years focus on specialized education that stresses the depth component.

The General Education offered at the School of Humanities and Sciences aims to cultivate new generation of individuals with academic strengths across breadth and depth of knowledge, skills and strong sense of citizenship. It is designed to:

1) offer a unique cultural environment where diversity, teamwork, initiative, critical reasoning and analytical thinking are encouraged and developed,
2) cultivate a well-rounded person through a carefully designed breadth of knowledge
3) foster quantitative skills and thinking
4) equip with the English language proficiency sufficient enough to achieve the expected output
5) enhance strong writing skills
6) provide good command of foreign languages
7) insure the grasp of regional issues and expand a global perspective
8) encourage self-exploration and self-discovery
9) foster a strong sense of citizenship

Designed for both Azerbaijani and international students, ADA's undergraduate programs provide an opportunity to gain an in-depth understanding of today's challenges in the fields of public and international affairs, economics and business administration.

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School of Information Technologies and Engineering (SITE) was established in 2012 with the purpose of preparing a critical mass of high-caliber IT specialists and engineers who will facilitate the nation’s economic progress from a capital-intensive growth into a knowledge-based economy in the next two decades in line with the country’s development priorities.  A roadmap to realize this vision begins wiht offering two Bachelor degree programs (on computer sciences and IT and systems engineering) as of academic year 2013/14 followed by developing Executive Education programs from January 2014 onwards. Finally, the 2015/16 academic year will be the first year of graduate programs, such as MCSc and/or MBA in IT Management.

SITE will be a self-sustaining compact school committed to delivering high quality academic programs. Its intention is to remain as a compact school with up to 500 students in bachelor and master programs at full capacity.

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