Blending Online and In-Person Instruction with Hybrid Classrooms

In a hybrid learning model, the curriculum is designed to seamlessly integrate online and in-person elements. This blend allows for greater flexibility in how students access and engage with course material.

Dr. Abdullah S. Dahlan, Chairman

Chairman's Message

To begin with, I have always been and will be delighted and thrilled to belong to UBT family which I have been serving for almost a decade today. Through a journey of growth and prosperity in which the collective efforts exerted by UBT family members guided by strong leadership, UBT accomplished many national, regional, and international achievements, which has contributed to UBT Renowned and Prestigious Reputation as a Leading Private Universities not only nationally but also regionally and internationally.

Gaining the generous trust of UBT Board of Trustees, led by BOT Chairman, His Excellency Dr. Abdullah bin Sadiq Dahlan, by appointing me as the Third UBT President, is a great responsibility. I am fully aware of such trust magnitude, by which preserving what UBT has accomplished so far is at the forefront of our priorities. Not only that, but also these accomplishments will be the cornerstone for striving and being determinant to elevate to new accomplishments towards a bright and prosperous future and horizon.

To ensure the sustainability of this excellence Journey, our aim will be towards maintaining its key pillars, and at the forefront comes UBT’s ‘CLEAR and BOLD Vision’ to becoming the Leading Educational Institution in Empowering Work and World Ready Graduates/Citizens who contribute to the Growth and Prosperity of Societies and Nations. This Bold Vision will be achieved by ‘Providing innovative high-quality market aligned educational services’, which are provided by an elite group “National and International Faculty Members” who embrace ‘UBT Teaching and Learning Philosophy’ that is based on ‘Active and Experiential Learning’ as well as ‘Learner Centric’ pedagogies. To ensure retaining our talented faculty, we will reinforce the provision of continuous development opportunities and working in vibrant environment that will enable access and keeping pace of the digital age evolving technologies, which will contribute to facilitating the exchange and transfer of knowledge between learning facilitators, learners, and our industry partners.

To maintain excellent education services requires continuous updating of knowledge, and therefore, the university will continue ‘Supporting Research Activities in Various Forms’ including the engagement of learners in research and field projects that contribute to identifying the best and latest practices, enhancing practical knowledge, and sharing them in various national, regional, and international publishing channels. In the next five years, we will ‘Reinforcing Agile Educational and Operational Environment and Effectively Empowering Competent Prominent Leaders and Building Work and World Ready Graduates’. The learner’s experience at UBT will not be limited to what occurs inside classrooms, but rather we will seek enhancing the Holistic Learner’s Experience that enables exploring learners’ latent abilities, which will be designed to incorporate extracurricular activities, that will contribute to our graduates to SPARK when joining the workforce. As part of our commitment to ‘Deep engagement with the Wider Community”, UBT will continue actively acting as a catalyst for positive force for responsible change through leading initiatives that deepen our impact in all geographical areas close to our current and future campuses. Embracing a university without borders concept, UBT will continue embracing and supporting its social responsibility partnerships with various entities aiming to provide volunteer-based opportunities for all our members (Students, Faculty, Staff).

To ensure sustainable growth and positive impact, we are fully aware of the necessity to working on: (1) “Capitalizing and Optimizing our investments in UBT Supporting Human Capital and Services”, which requires providing continuous development opportunities, clear career paths, and succession planning that contribute to retaining talents. Not only that, but also it is necessary to work on (2) “Sustaining Diverse Resources” and enhancing UBT’s Operations Efficiencies that will be adopted by all University Sectors, Divisions, Groups and Individuals. in addition to the necessity to continuously working in accordance with (3) “Enhancing Innovation, Creativity, Entrepreneurship, and Continuous Development” as UBT Permanent Working Culture that is represented in its various sectors. Finally, working on (4) “Amplifying UBT Strategic Partnerships with Various Public and Private Institutions” that will create sustainable positive impact towards our nations’ prosperity and graduates (national and international) readiness. These pillars collectively along with the combined efforts exerted by all, and through embracing a one team spirit, will contribute to be working together passionately towards a bright tomorrow.
Best Regards Dr. Weam Tunsi UBT President – Acting> “Ensure sustainable growth and positive impact” 1. Capitalizing and optimizing our investments in UBT Human Capital and Services, 2. Sustaining Diverse Resources and Enhancing UBT’s Operations Efficiencies 3. Enhancing Innovation, Creativity, Entrepreneurship, and Continuous Development 4. Amplifying UBT Strategic Partnerships with Various Public and Private Institutions

Furthermore, in 2012 CBA obtained a University Status and was officially announced by the Higher Council of the Saudi Higher Education as the University of Business and Technology (UBT). The growth journey has continued as UBT with most recently in 2018, the MOE approving offering five new master’s degree programs within the College of Business Administration.

Right from its inception, UBT has focused on providing students with a unique learning experience that is built on solid core values. In particular, UBT prides itself with its high levels of graduates’ employability, and a strong reputation from employers. Today the UBT serves over 5000 students through its four established Colleges, and offers eighteen undergraduate programs and seven masters’ programs; in addition to its Executive Education Center (EEC) and the English Language Academy (ELA). The EEC provides practitioners and executives with professional certifications and qualifications with the highest international standards and recognition.

The University has currently two campuses; its main male campus in Dahban located around 40 km north of Jeddah City; where all Colleges have a presence, in addition to the different Supporting Deanships, ELA, student dorms, sports and recreation facilities, the bookstore, restaurants and coffee shops, and the Grand Mosque. The Female campus, known as Jeddah Campus, is located in Jeddah City and includes the Colleges: CBA, CE, CL, and JCA, Deanships, ELA, sports and recreation facilities, and a bookstore.

Another important breakthrough for an emerging institution was the establishment of a Teaching and Learning Centre (TLC) in 2012 to support the ongoing quality of teaching; later renamed to the ‘Faculty Development Centre’, which mainly focuses on providing internal and external development opportunities for Faculty Members. Through different agreements and memberships such as the Higher Education Academy in the UK, training opportunities were provided to 69% of UBT’s teaching staff. Moreover, in 2018, about 94% of UBT faculty got training in different subjects concerning teaching & learning.

Curriculum development in association with:

Higher Education Academy - UK (CBA)
University of Connecticut USA (CE)
Western Michigan University – USA (CBA)
Buckinghamshire New University (JCA)

As the University has matured, it has increased its research activities and introduced graduate programs as part of its aspiration to shift from being a teaching university to becoming a comprehensive university focusing on teaching, research and community engagement. Most recently UBT has committed to leveraging applied research and to provide an environment that encourages both students and faculty members to become researchers. As such, it has set in 2013, the Research and Consultation Centre which was in 2017 converted into the Deanships of Scientific Research. UBT continues to grow its links with the local community as well as with international partners to fulfill its mission statement and achieve its strategic goals. <br> Taking into consideration the importance of Quality and Development as a strategic priority for UBT, in 2018, the Quality and Development Division within the Vice Rectorship for Quality and Development became a Deanship. UBT has also keen interest on positioning itself both regionally and internationally and as such has <br> the years become a member of several well reputable organizations. UBT is today a member of:

The Association of Arab Universities (AARU)
The International Association of Universities (IAU)
The IREG (Observatory on Academic Ranking and Excellence)
PRME (Principles of Responsible Management Education) – UN - Global Compact - Initiative
AACSB, EFMD and AMBA
The Saudi Arabia Solar industry Association (SASIA)
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

Through the 20 years journey, UBT has graduated almost 10,000 students holding leading positions in well recognized companies throughout the kingdom.

At UBT, our vision is to be a leading institution that fosters innovation, academic excellence, and societal impact. We aim to create a vibrant learning environment that empowers students, nurtures creativity, and drives positive change globally.

Academic Excellence

We strive to provide top-tier education that equips students with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in their fields.
Initiatives: Cutting-edge curriculum, distinguished faculty, and state-of-the-art facilities.

Innovative Research

Promoting research that addresses global challenges and advances human knowledge.
Initiatives:Interdisciplinary research centers, collaborative projects, and industry partnerships.

Community Engagement

Building a strong connection with our community to foster mutual growth and development.
Initiatives:Outreach programs, community services, and public lectures.

Global Perspective

Cultivating a diverse and inclusive environment that prepares students for global citizenship.
Initiatives: International collaborations, student exchange programs, and multicultural events.

Sustainable Development

What is Hybird Learning?

UBT’s Hybrid Classroom model seamlessly combines in-person and online learning, providing students with flexibility and convenience without compromising the quality of education. Our technology-enhanced classrooms offer interactive tools, real-time collaboration, and access to digital resources, ensuring an engaging and inclusive learning environment.