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CATALOGUE
2015-2016

2015-2016 ADA University Catalogue
TABLE OF CONTENTS SCHOOL OF EDUCATION ................................55
English for Academic Purposes Program ............57
UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATION ...................6
Arts and Humanities ............................................60
Forthcoming Education programs ........................62
INSTITUTIONAL OVERVIEW .........................8
University Profile .................................................8 SCHOOL OF INFORMATION
Academic Programs .............................................10 TECHNOLOGIES AND ENGINEERING ..........65
CAMPUS LIFE ...................................................11 UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS ...................66
Campus Facilities .................................................11 Bachelor of Science in Computer Science ...........66
Student Services ...................................................12 Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering ....69
Career Services and Internships ...........................14
SCHOOL OF PUBLIC AND
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS .......................18 INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS .............................78
Undergraduate Admissions ..................................18
Graduate Admissions ...........................................20 UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS ...................79
Student Exchange ................................................22 Bachelor of Arts in International
Studies (BAIS) ....................................................79
TUITION, EXPENSES AND Bachelor of Arts in Public Affairs (BAPA) .........81
FINANCIAL AID ................................................24
Tuition and Expenses ...........................................24 GRADUATE PROGRAMS .................................83
Scholarships, Fellowships and Awards ................24 Master of Arts in Diplomacy and
International Affairs (MADIA) ...........................83
COURSE SCHEDULES AND Master in Public Policy (MPP) ............................85
REGISTRATION INFORMATION ....................29
Registration ..........................................................29 CASPIAN CENTER FOR
Class Schedule Information .................................30 ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT (CCEE) ........96
ACADEMIC REGULATIONS ............................32 EXECUTIVE EDUCATION ...............................98
Honor Code ..........................................................32
Students Records ..................................................32 2015-2016 FULL TIME FACULTY ....................100
Examinations ........................................................35
Rights and Responsibilities of Students ...............36 2014-2015 FULL TIME EPP FACULTY ............101
Graduate Academic Standards and
Degree Requirements ...........................................37 2015-2016 ADJUNCT FACULTY .......................102
Undergraduate Academic
Standards and Regulations ...................................38 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS.................................104
School of Business ...............................................105
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS ....................................42 School of Education .............................................119
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS ...................43 School of Information
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) ......43 Technologies and Engineering .............................121
Bachelor of Science in Economics (BSE) ..........45 School of Public and
International Affairs .............................................151
GRADUATE PROGRAMS .................................47
Full-time International Master of Business
Administration (MBA) ........................................47
Executive MBA (EMBA) ...................................49
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UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATION
Ambassador Hafiz Pashayev, Rector
Dr. Rameshwar S. Kanwar, Vice Rector for Academic Affairs
Mr. Fariz Ismailzade, Vice Rector of External, Governmental and Student Affairs
Dr. Emin Huseynov, Vice Rector for Strategy and Development
Dr. Muhammadou Kah, Vice Rector for Technology and Innovation
Dean, School of IT and Engineering
Ms. Shafag Mehraliyeva, Chief of Rector’s office
Dr. Anar Valiyev, Associate Vice Rector for Academic Affairs
Dr. Jainaba Kah, Associate Vice Rector For Strategy and Development
Dr. Nejdet Delener, Dean, School of Business
Dr. Vafa Kazdal, Dean, School of Education
Dr. Elnur Soltanov, Dean, School of Public and International Affairs
Ms. Martha Spears, Dean, Library and Information Services
Mr. Turgut Mustafayev, Dean, Student Services
Ms. Aygun Hajiyeva, Director, Executive Education
Mr. Elchin Rizayev, Registrar
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2015-2016 ACADEMIC CALENDAR
FALL SEMESTER, 2015
September 7 Graduate and Undergraduate Classes begin
September 21 Last day to add/drop classes without penalty
September 30 Tuition Payment Deadline
November 4 Midterm grades due
November 6 Last day to withdraw from classes
December 11 Last day of classes
December 12-14 Reading period
December 15-22 Final exams
December 28 Final grades due
December 28 - January 15, 2015 Winter Break, No Classes
SPRING SEMESTER, 2016
January 18 Graduate and Undergraduate Classes begin
February 1 Last day to add/drop classes without penalty
February 28 Tuition Payment Deadline
March 9 Midterm grades due
March 11 Last day to withdraw from classes
March 19 - 27 Spring Break. No Classes
April 29 Last day of classes
April 30 - May 2 Reading period
May 3-11 Final exams
May 16 Final grades due
May 20 Commencement ceremony
SUMMER SEMESTER, 2016
May 23 – June 24 Summer classes
June 27 – July 1 Final exams
July 5 Final grades due
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INSTITUTIONAL OVERVIEW campus and community is enhanced by the
design of the surrounding Dede Gorgud Park.
University Profile
Prospective students will enjoy being surrounded
by the park and its many features. Our students
History are intimately connected through a collaborative
and open environment in which the flow of
ADA University has become one of the
ideas is valued. They work with instructors as
world’s fastest developing universities, and
teammates. Our campus is an academic village
in order to maintain its international standing
where students live and learn together. The
it continually strives to improve the quality
campus consists of five buildings: the Library,
of its teaching, research, and facilities. It now
the Student Center, the School of Public and
enjoys a flourishing image and expanding global
International Affairs, the School of Business,
cooperation in academic fields. Azerbaijan
and the Welcome Center. The Great Lawn
Diplomatic Academy (ADA) was established in
connects these buildings and leads to outside
2006 as an institution to train the growing corps
classrooms, gardens and park. Students have
of Azerbaijani diplomats and foreign service
access to national and international exhibitions,
officers. It first opened its doors to students in
performances and festivals throughout the year.
January 2007. The core of its founding mission
was educating foreign affairs experts, diplomats, Mission
and government officials as well as providing The primary goal of ADA University is
Masters programs in international affairs. ADA’s to produce innovative global leaders who are
activities soon expanded, with a number of new committed to making a difference in the region
academic programs that broadened the mission and throughout the world. We are committed to
beyond training in international relations. On fostering advanced research in an innovative
January 13, 2014 the President of Azerbaijan, and thought-provoking academic setting.
Mr. Ilham Aliyev, signed a decree creating
ADA University built on the strong foundations
of the Azerbaijan Diplomatic Academy and To that end, our mission is:
newly established University of Information • To cultivate innovative leaders with a
Technology. global perspective through personalized
Today, ADA University offers the perfect instruction;
setting to conduct academic and policy research • To educate students in a unique cultural
on regional and international topics, which has environment where teamwork, initiative,
attracted a significant number of international critical reasoning, and analytical thinking
students. It plays a important role in developing are encouraged and developed;
a productive research climate and in stimulating
• To bring innovation to the education
a forum for innovative ideas in Azerbaijan and
system and create a more global outlook
in the neighboring region.
for Azerbaijan;
Location • To foster useful research in a variety of
ADA University moved to its permanent fields and disciplines.
“green” and «smart» campus in downtown Baku
in September 2012. The University’s thriving
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Vision a potent force for training new minds and
developing new ideas critical to democratic
ADA University is a vision of the future realized
development. We share the philosophy of
today. Our vision and strategy are based on four
worldwide education and work to encourage the
pillars:
principles of responsible citizenship.
• Global Leadership
• Innovative Learning
Thriving Location
• Social Responsibility
ADA University’s singular focus on a
• Thriving Location
variety of fields in an increasingly strategic
region makes it unique among institutions of
Global Leadership higher learning. Baku and ADA University
are both ‘living laboratories’ and will remain
ADA University prepares innovative
so for many years to come. In this thriving,
global leaders who are committed to making
cosmopolitan city and University, students feel
a difference in the region and throughout the
part of a transformational change in Azerbaijan.
world. We offer knowledge with global breadth
ADA University is rapidly becoming a new
and depth. We started as a national school, but
component of our national identity as well as
aspire to become a global brand.
making its mark in the international arena.
Innovative Learning
An ADA University Graduate is
Our academic programs and curriculum
• Professional, forward-thinking global
attract the best and the brightest minds, and
citizen
make ADA University a clear intellectual hub
in the region. Students at ADA University learn • Respectful of individual differences,
not just from professors, but also from their rights and liberties;
diverse group of peers. Together they work
• Knowledgeable about global issues;
with instructors as teammates in an open and
• Committed to personal development and
collaborative environment where the flow of
the welfare of others;
ideas is highly encouraged and valued. ADA
University has created a culture of collaboration • An independent and critical thinker;
and teamwork, with a strong focus on analytical • Committed to lifelong learning and
thinking, critical reasoning, and strategic continued innovation;
planning.
• Able to adapt to and flourish in
professional contexts anywhere in the
Social Responsibility world.
As ADA University prepares future leaders Academic Units
for a changing world, it plays a guiding role in
School of Business
bringing change to Azerbaijan itself. Through
its innovative learning model, groundbreaking School of Education
research and dedication to giving back to the
School of Information Technologies and
community, ADA University is becoming
Engineering
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School of Public and International Affairs Graduate Programs
Caspian Center for Energy and Environment
Master of Arts in Diplomacy and International
Executive Education Affairs / MADIA
Master in Public Policy / MPP
Master of Business Administration / MBA
ADA University’s Exchange Programs
Executive Master of Business
ADA University has signed numerous MOUs
Administration / EMBA
with universities abroad. ADA University
Executive Education
students can opt for up to one academic year of
exchange programs in a number of international
Advanced Foreign Service Program
universities in Europe, Asia, and North America:
Caspian Basin Studies
(Michigan State University, Aberystwyth
University, Hankuk University of Foreign Corporate Programs
Studies, University of Glasgow, Vitautus
EU Studies
Magnus University, Middle East Technical
University, University of Tartu, Corvinus
University and etc.)
On an exchange basis, international students
from partner institutions can study at ADA
University for a semester or a year on a tuition-
free basis.
Academic Programs
Undergraduate Programs
Bachelor of Arts in International Studies / BAIS
Bachelor of Arts in Public Affairs / BAPA
Bachelor of Business Administration / BBA
Bachelor of Science in Economics / BSE
Bachelor of Information Technology
and Systems Engineering / BITSE
Bachelor Science in Computer
Engineering / BSCE
Bachelor Science in Computer Sciences / BSCS
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