UK in Bahrain Bahrainthismonth.com May 2024 33 In a recent landmark move, the Bachelor’s degree programmes in engineering disciplines offered by the British University in partnership with the University of Salford – Manchester in the United Kingdom have received accreditation from the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB). Notably, CIOB is the world’s largest and most influential professional body for construction management and leadership. Since 1834, CIOB have had a Royal Charter to promote the science and practice of building and construction for the benefit of society. BUB’s College of Engineering and Technology has obtained the status of an accredited centre from the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) in recognition of its commitment to excellence and highquality standards in civil engineering, quantity surveying and construction project management. Obtaining the status of a recognised centre allows BUB to participate in disseminating best practices and the latest research and technologies in the field of building sciences. Being the first CIOB-accredited centre in Bahrain reaffirms the position of the British University in Bahrain as a leading university that actively contributes to providing high-quality educational programmes in partnership with the University of Salford – Manchester. CIOB Accreditation is a seal of approval for BUB recognising its teaching quality and suitability of its curriculum. It signifies that the highest standards of quality are met and that the learning outcomes of the programme are robust and developed to produce knowledgeable and motivated graduates. This accreditation allows BUB students to earn an accredited university degree and pursue accredited membership in the CIOB, the most influential body for the certification of construction disciplines, with approximately 50,000 members in more than 100 countries. This accreditation will also enable BUB graduates to work in disciplines covering all areas of the built environment and will allow them to continue their professional development after graduation. Graduates of BUB’s accredited honours degree programmes will have full exemption to proceed to Chartered Membership by demonstrating the competence requirements through work experience in their graduate roles. Graduates with CIOB recognition are highly respected and sought through the engineering, development and construction sectors through MENA. BUB will also provide a ‘centre’ in Bahrain for the delivery of training and continuing professional development (CPD) for stakeholders and employers in approved engineering and construction skills courses. BUB President, Dr. Ebrahim Janahi, says: “The university pays great attention to the professional accreditation of its specialisations, as international certification is one of BUB’s strategic priorities and an extension of the philosophy of our mother university, the University of Salford – Manchester. We are keen on establishing and developing long-term cooperation relationships with all relevant institutions, led by CIOB, to enable faculty members and students, especially in the engineering programme, to build their capabilities and professional relationships and integrate them effectively into the labour market in Bahrain.” Chair of CIOB Bahrain Hub, Christopher Core, adds: “We look forward to working closely with BUB on joint assignments to develop the skills and knowledge of Bahrain’s youth to enhance their career opportunities in the construction industry.” Programmes that have been recognised and offer a route to Chartered membership include the undergraduate qualifications in Civil Engineering, Construction Project Management and Quantity Surveying as approved programmes in the CIOB education framework. BUB OBTAINS INTERNATIONAL ACCREDITED CENTRE STATUS FROM CIOB Scan to watch the video
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