THE UNIVERSITY
Notice
BAU Catalogue encompasses information related to BAU campuses, facilities and services, along
with the different faculties and centers at BAU with their undergraduate curricula.
This catalogue’s information applies to the academic year 2014-15. BAU reserves the right to make
modifications in programs, academic requirements, and teaching staff when needed, without
prior notice.
Students are held responsible for the information present in this catalogue. Failure to read and
abide by BAU’s regulations will not exempt students from consequences.
PRESIDENT, ADMINISTRATIVE AND ACADEMIC OFFICERS
President and Administrative Officers
Prof. Amr Galal Al Adawi, PhD, President
Prof. Khaled Hassan Baghdady, PhD, Vice-President for Tripoli Branch Affairs
Prof. Essam Osman, PhD, Vice President for Medical Sciences
Mr. Issam Houry, Secretary General
Deans
- Prof. Mayssah Ahmad Mostafa El-Nayyal, Dean / Faculty of Arts
- Prof. Mohammad Hasan Kassem, Dean/ Faculty of Law and Political Science
- Prof. Nehale Farid Mostafa, Dean / Faculty of Business Administration
- Prof. Ahmad Salaheddine Attia, Dean / Faculty of Architectural Engineering
- Prof. Adel Ahmad El-Kurdi, Dean / Faculty of Engineering
- Prof. Raja Fakhoury, Dean / Faculty of Science
- Prof. Abdallah El Lakkany, Dean / Faculty of Pharmacy
- Prof. Naglaa Mostafa Mashaal, Dean / Faculty of Medicine
- Prof. Issam Mohammad Hasan Osman, Dean / Faculty of Dentistry
- Prof. Mostafa Mrad, Dean / Faculty of Health Sciences
- Prof. Mohammad Raslan, Dean of Academic Development
- Prof. Soubhi Abu Shahine, Dean of Student Affairs
- Prof. Hania Nakkash, Dean of Postgraduate Studies and Research
Assistant Deans
- Dr. Omar Houry, Assistant Dean / Faculty of Law and Political Science
- Dr. Abdullah Nassreddine, Assistant Dean / Faculty of Business Administration
- Dr. Sawsan Saridar, Assistant Dean / Faculty of Architectural Engineering
- Prof. Yehia Temsah, Assistant Dean / Faculty of Engineering
- Prof. Ghassan Younes, Assistant Dean / Faculty of Science
- Dr. Lama Soubra, Assistant Dean / Faculty of Pharmacy
- Dr. Mohammad Houry, Assistant Dean / Faculty of Medicine
- Dr. Rola Abiad, Assistant Dean / Faculty of Dentistry
- Dr. Rami Abbas, Assistant Dean / Faculty of Health Sciences
Faculty Directors
- DR. Hani Shaarani, Director / Faculty of Business Administration-Tripoli Branch
- Dr. Nabil Mhareb, Director / Faculty of Architectural Engineering- Tripoli Branch
- Dr. Ahmad El-Lakkany, Director / Faculty of Engineering - Tripoli Branch
- Prof. Mohamad Sherif Al-Jayar, Director / Faculty of Science - Tripoli Branch
- Prof. Adel Amara, Director / Faculty of Health Sciences -Tripoli Branch
Administrative Directors
Mr. Afif Abla, Deputy Secretary General for Administrative Affairs
Mr. Mohammad Hammoud, Deputy Secretary General for Students’ Affairs
Mr. Amin Houry, Deputy Secretary General for Computer Affairs
Mrs. Najat Madhoun, Director of Student Affairs
Dr. Walid Shatila, Director of Information Technology
Mrs. Zina Mounir Ariss, Director of Public Relations
Mr. Selim El Madhoun, Director of Purchase Affairs
Mr. Ibrahim El Rashidi, Director of Engineering Affairs
Mr. Mohamad Koleilat, Director of Finance Affairs
Mrs. Noura Shaaban, Director of Network and Systems
Mr. Nabil Khalifeh, Executive Director – President’s Office
Mrs. Wafaa Baytamouni, Administrative Director, President and Secretary General Office
Mrs. Nadine Abla, Director of Students’ Activities
Mr. Mohammad Zankar, Director of General Affairs – Debbieh Campus
HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
Lebanon, the birthplace of the alphabets and a meeting point of civilizations, enjoys a special
geographic location overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. This location distinguishes Lebanon from
a cultural, economic, commercial and academic perspective. In the heart of Lebanon lies the Jewel
of the Middle East, Beirut. Beirut is the chosen center for various institutions, companies and
Universities.
Beirut Arab University (BAU), located in the center of Beirut, is a center of culture and
enlightenment.
BAU is a private institution for higher education, founded by the Lebanese Waqf El-Birr and Ihsan
in 1960. The University is officially accredited according to Article (17) of the Lebanese Higher
Education Law that was issued on the 26th of December 1961. BAU currently encompasses 10
Faculties:
1. Faculty of Arts
2. Faculty of Law & Political Science
3. Faculty of Business Administration
4. Faculty of Architectural Engineering
5.Faculty of Engineering
6. Faculty of Science
7. Faculty of Pharmacy
8. Faculty of Medicine
9. Faculty of Dentistry
10. Faculty of Health Sciences
History
BAU is an institution for higher education committed, since its foundation in 1960, to promote
quality education. It offers 37 undergraduate programs and 131 postgraduate programs across
a broad range of fields providing a rich and rewarding educational environment to around 9,037
undergraduate students and 1,333 postgraduate students from Lebanon and other countries. The
University also aims to ensure active interaction with the Lebanese society.
BAU has a relatively long history and a substantial presence in the Middle East, celebrating in 2010
its Golden Jubilee. Many Arab students have been benefiting from our education and activities. Our
strategy is to ensure that this engagement is positive and beneficial and will consequently enhance
the quality of life in the region. Our location in the center of the capital Beirut, a world heritage
site, is one of the defining characteristics of our University. BAU will continue to contribute to the
quality of the environment through a sensitive approach to developing our region. In October
1960, BAU commenced teaching in two of its earliest faculties, the Faculty of Arts and the Faculty
of Law. A year later the Faculty of Business was launched. In 1962, the University opened the
Faculty of Architectural Engineering. Over the years to follow BAU evolved, expanded and added
new faculties. Thirteen years later, the Faculty of Engineering was added in 1975, and one year
later, in 1976, the Faculty of Science was established. In 1986, the University launched the Faculty
of Pharmacy. Nine years later, in 1995, both the Faculties of Medicine and Dentistry were added.
In 2005, the Faculty of Nursing became the tenth Faculty at BAU. Furthermore, to meet the rising
needs for professionals specialized in health, the Faculty of Nursing was transformed to become
the Faculty of Health Sciences in 2007 including the majors of Nursing, Medical Lab, Physical
Therapy and Nutrition. In 2013, the Faculty of Engineering introduced a new program in Petroleum
Engineering, and in 2014, three new Arts and Design programs were added. BAU started with one
main campus in Beirut, then in 2006, a new campus in Debbieh was established. Currently this
campus encompasses the Faculties of Architectural Engineering, Engineering and Science. In 2010,
a new BAU branch was established in Tripoli, which includes five Faculties: Commerce & Business
Administration, Architectural Engineering, Engineering, Science, and Health Sciences. Recently
an Environmental Research Center and an Alumni Club were founded in the new fourth campus
in the Bekaa region. Through a wide range of areas such as teaching and learning, aspiration raising, sports, culture, volunteer and community work and science outreach, as well as careful
management and the enhancement of our buildings, facilities, cultural assets and events, BAU will
continue to offer greater opportunities for both education and infotainment
VISION
To be among the top universities in the region, with a global perspective that generates multicultural leaders equipped with competence and insightfulness, for the development and progress
of their society.
MISSION
BAU has been committed, since its establishment in 1960, to offer outstanding educational
programs and to provide an embracing environment for academic creativity and the development
of leadership skills, instilling the concept of social responsibility, while respecting diversity and
multicultural understanding. The University promotes a stimulating academic atmosphere for its
academic staff to ensure excellence in research and the dissemination of its outcomes to address
community needs, both nationally and internationally. BAU relies on the contribution of the
University expertise in the sustainable development of the local community, while being engaged
with its alumni. BAU believes in its highly efficient leadership, well-structured governance system
and greatly motivated academic staff.
CORE VALUES
The university core values are:
•Integrity: To adhere to honesty, moral principles, truthfulness and fairness in all we
do.
•Excellence:
To strive for optimal performance in everything we do, as a single
purposeful organization.
•Diversity:
To promote tolerance of differences and respect for the other.
•Accountability:
To be committed to the loyalty and good-will of our community.
•Respect: To treat each other with civility and dignity.
•Social Responsibility: To contribute to the society’s intellectual, cultural, spiritual and economic
progress.
•Creativity:
To enhance critical thinking and innovativeness for personal skills
development.