Girne American University

Infobox University
name=Girne American University
native_name=Girne Amerikan Üniversitesi
established=1985
type=Private
rector=Prof. Dr. Hıfzı Doğan
students=6,000
city=Girne (Kyrenia)
country=flag|Northern Cyprus
website= [http://www.gau.edu.tr www.gau.edu.tr]
The Girne American University ( _tr. Girne Amerikan Üniversitesi) is located in the northern part of Cyprus in the "de facto" state of Northern Cyprus.

General

Girne American University was founded in 1985 as an independent, non-profit institution of higher education. From its establishment, the university has focused on providing access to an American-style higher education to the widest possible group of motivated learners. In charting its course for the next century, GAU will continue to be guided by this special mission. GAU is located in Northern Cyprus, outstanding with its excellent nature and climate, safe environment and low cost of living. GAU is distinguished by its tremendous location and campus, nestling under the splendor of Besparmak Mountains, lying on a plateau overlooking the Mediterranean Sea.

The university’s international identity is distinctive. GAU lies on the ancient Silk Road between east and west and is uniquely placed to understand the cultures of a region stretching from Europe to Asia.

The university maintains its accreditations and memberships to continuously enhance the quality of the education provided. The accrediting bodies monitor and confirm the quality of the education provision. It is the university’s policy to conform to the requirements of the several relevant accrediting bodies and to seek accreditation from additional bodies as appropriate. GAU’s professional memberships act as a forum for exchanging the latest ideas and innovations in the field of higher education.

On-line GAU Cybrary provides access to over 13,000 journals and over 25,000 books. Cybrary is also included in the Global Softlink library which provides access to major university libraries in the UK and USA.GAU’s reference library is housed conveniently within the Campus. It is organised as a traditional/lending and research library with open stacks allowing free access to the collection. There is a book collection of some 25,000 volumes. The library also subscribes to some 50 journals and periodicals. Inter library loans are available between the libraries of other universities on the island. There is a small but growing collection of CD-ROMs which include “Books imprint” and journal catalogues. There is a wide range of reference books and encyclopaedias.

GAU has a wide network of alumni, pursuing their careers all over the world. GAU is proud to provide its students internationally recognized credits, allowing its students the opportunity to participate in student exchange programs with GAU’s partner universities in USA and Europe.

Academic Programs

ASSOCIATE DEGREES
**Business Management
**Accounting
**Banking
**Industrial Electronics
**Computer Programming
**Marketing
**Public Relations
**Computer Information Systems
**Tourism and Hospitality Management
**Cosmetic Technology
**Paralegal

BACHELOR DEGREES

"School of Sports & Recreation Management"
**Sports Management
**Recreation Management

"Faculty of Business & Economics"
**Business Management
**Accounting
**Banking and Finance
**Economics
**Marketing
**International Business Management
**Management Information Systems
**International Relations
**Political Science & Public Administration
**Tourism and Hospitality Management
**Natural Resource Economics & Management
**Rural Economics
**Aviation Management

Faculty of Engineering & Architecture
**Computer Engineering
**Electrical Electronics Engineering
**Industrial Engineering
**Architecture
**Graphic Design
**Interior Design

Faculty of Education
**English Language Teaching
**Turkish Language and Literature Teaching
**Computer and Instructional Tech. Teaching
**Turkish Teaching
**Prep School Teaching

Faculty of Human Sciences
**English Language & Literature
**English & Interpreting
**Psychology

Faculty of Communications and Media Studies
**Public Relations
**Journalism, Broadcasting and communication
**Radio, Television and Cinema

Faculty of Law
**Common Law (LLB)

Marine School
**Logistics & Transportation
**Marine Ship Captain & Deck

MASTER DEGREES
**Business Management (MBA)
**International Business Management (MBA)
**Financial Management (MBA)
**Marketing (MBA)
**Economics (MSc)
**Management Information Systems (MBA)
**International Relations (MSc)
**Journalism & Broadcasting (MSc)
**Public Relations (MSc)
**Tourism & Hospitality Management (MSc)
**International Business Law (LLM)
**Industrial Engineering (MSc)
**Computer Engineering (MSc)
**Electrical Electronics Engineering (MSc)
**Architecture (March)
**Interior Design (MA)
**Constructional Management (MSc)
**Turkish Language & Literature Teaching (MA)
**English Language Teaching (ELT-MA)
**Mathematics Teaching (MA)
**Educational Administration & Supervision (MA)
**Curriculum Development & Instruction (MA)
**Secondary School Teaching Program (MA without thesis)
**Social Psychology (MSc)
**European Union Studies (MSE) (with Thesis and without Thesis)
**Computer and Instructional Tech. Teaching (MA) (without Thesis)
**Health Care Administration (MSc)
**Gender Studies (MA)

PhD PROGRAMS
**Business Management
**Management Information Systems
**Tourism & Hospitality Management
**Educational Sciences (Administration)
**Communication and Media Management
**Construction Management
**Marketing

External links

* [http://www.gau.edu.tr www.gau.edu.tr]
* [http://www.google.com/mapsf=q&hl=en&geocode=&time=&date=&ttype=&q=kyrenia,+Cyprus&sll=35.138932,33.924494&sspn=0.036428,0.069351&ie=UTF8&ll=35.332247,33.275807&spn=0.004543,0.008669&t=h&z=17&om=1 Google Map Image of the campus]
* [http://www.gau.edu.tr/Eng/PageContents.aspx?ContentID=7&MenuParentID=1 Accreditations]

* [http://www.gau.edu.tr Official University Webpage]