e-TQM College, the premier Dubai-based college specializing in Total Quality Management, will be launching, its state-of-the-art Admission and Registration Application. The web-based application was developed exclusively for e-TQM College by Emirates Computers, a leading UAE-based IT solutions company.
An agreement, which is the first of its kind for the college, has been signed between the e-TQM College and Emirates Computers on the today, (Tuesday, 13 September, 2005), allowing the IT solutions company to market, sell and implement the software in the GCC and the Arab world to meet the growing demand for academic applications amongst the region's educational community.
Accessible via the e-TQM College's official website, the newly-developed application will allow prospective students to browse through program and course catalogs, apply online by filling the web-base admission application, track the status of their applications, issue payment for registration fees, through the secure payment gate way or make an inquiry at just a click of a mouse.
The application will significantly benefit current students, as it will enable them to enroll for courses at the beginning of each semester, issue course fees, check grades as well as program-related information, fill course and program evaluation forms.
In addition, the application will allow the faculty members to obtain up-to-the-minute class rosters, view students records to assist them in academic advising, submit grades and attendance list, and check course information completely online. Staff members across the college will be able to manage larger numbers of records in a more effective manner, thus avoiding duplication of work by different departments.
“In today's electronic age, the concept of physical presence at educational institutions is increasingly giving way to a web-based learning environment," said Dr. Mansoor Al Awar, Vice President, e-TQM College. "e-TQM College had started working on this project from early 2003, when it began defining all its admission and registration-related processes to suit the college's needs. The launch of the web-based admission and registration application marks the completion of this landmark project."
Haytham Kamel, Vice President and General Manager, Emirates Computers, said, “As a leading provider of cost-effective IT solutions and professional services in the region, Emirates Computers has gained a reputation for creating automated and secure solutions that meet diverse customer needs. While developing the software, we had kept in mind the specific requirements of e-TQM College, to ensure that the college's students derive its full benefits. With this MoU, educational institutions across the region will have the opportunity to deploy a highly-developed academic application that caters to changing student requirements."
"e-TQM College has been working closely with various leading technology providers to ensure a complete e-learning experience to students. This approach is part of our strategy to promote best practices in e-learning in the Arab world," Dr. Al Awar concluded.
e-TQM College is a Dubai-based institution that has pioneered e-learning in the Middle East by launching world-class online courses in Total Quality Management. Launched in September 2002, the college is the first of its kind in the world. It has been recognized by EFQM, a leading European body for quality management, and has been accepted as a key member of the British Quality Foundation. It aims to be the college of choice for Total Quality Management in the Arab world.
e-TQM College provides e-learning programs to private and public sector employees as well as members of the public. Courses include Foundation Diploma in TQM, Excellence Best Practice Series and Certificate in Quality in Policing.
About Emirates Computers:
Emirates Computers (EC) is a leading technology company based in the United Arab Emirates. Since its inception in 1978, EC has been helping customers benefit from technology by providing cost-effective quality solutions and professional services that match the highest international standards. These services, range from mobile communication devices to advanced supercomputers; from small LANs to integrated, multimedia WANs; and from internally developed bilingual applications to enterprise-wide management and decision support systems
