University Policies
Policy on Academic Innovation and Curriculum Development
Introduction
Al-Mustaqbal University seeks to advance higher education quality and enhance academic outcomes in alignment with national and international standards, labor market requirements, and accelerating scientific and technological developments. Guided by the university commitment to continuous improvement, this policy is adopted to develop and update curricula and examinations through contemporary pedagogical approaches, implementation of credit hour systems, enhancement of assessment methods, and gradual transition to digital curricula, thereby ensuring effective learning outcomes, equitable evaluation, and improvement of academic and institutional performance.
Policy Clauses
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Scope of Application
This policy applies to:
All colleges and academic departments in the university.
Faculty members.
Students in all academic programs.
Academic committees and examination committees.
Administrative bodies and quality assurance units.
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Scope of Application
This policy applies to:
All colleges and academic departments in the university.
Faculty members.
Students in all academic programs.
Academic committees and examination committees.
Administrative bodies and quality assurance units.
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Principles of Curriculum Development
The university adopts the following principles in curriculum development:
Contemporaneity: Periodic updating of scientific content.
Flexibility: Curriculum capacity for development and adaptation to changes.
Integration: Coherence and sequential organization of courses.
Outcomes-focused: Adopting learning-outcomes-based education.
Stakeholder engagement: Involving students, graduates, and labor market representatives.
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Curriculum Development and Organization
Specialized academic committees are formed to develop and review curricula.
Program and course descriptions are prepared and updated according to approved standards.
Curriculum maps are developed to link courses to program outcomes.
Curricula are reviewed periodically every two years or upon need or based on ministerial directives.
All development procedures are documented and formally approved.
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Bologna System
Credit hour systems are adopted across all academic programs.
Credit hours for each course and graduation requirements are determined according to ministerial instructions.
Course descriptions and academic plans are unified according to the approved system and ministerial instructions.
Guidance materials for students and faculty are provided.
System implementation is monitored and periodic effectiveness assessment is conducted.
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Examination and Assessment Development
Assessment tools are diversified to measure learning outcomes.
Formative and summative assessment are adopted.
Examination models are developed promoting analytical and applied thinking.
Assessment-outcome alignment matrices are prepared.
Examination results are analyzed for curriculum improvement.
Principles of fairness and transparency in assessment are upheld
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Transition to Electronic Curriculum
Gradual transition to electronic or blended learning is supported.
Official e-learning platforms are adopted for course management.
Diverse digital content is provided (lectures, materials, activities).
Electronic examinations are implemented according to approved standards and in compliance with ministerial instructions.
Faculty are trained on electronic course design.
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Stakeholder Engagement
Student feedback on curricula and examinations is gathered.
Graduates and employers participate in program assessment.
Survey results are analyzed for development purposes.
All participation and feedback processes are documented.
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Continuous Improvement and Quality Assurance
Periodic evaluation of curricula and examinations is conducted.
Improvement plans based on evaluation results are developed.
Implementation of improvement plans is monitored and impact measured.
Improvement procedures are documented within the quality assurance system.
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Responsibilities
Colleges and academic departments bear responsibility for policy implementation.
Deans or designated authorities supervise implementation and monitoring.
Quality assurance units evaluate compliance and submit periodic reports.
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Compliance Monitoring and Evaluation
Policy implementation compliance is monitored in all academic units.
Periodic reports on implementation levels are prepared.
Corrective measures are taken when deficiencies are identified
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Policy Implementation and Review
This policy becomes effective upon University Council approval.
The policy undergoes periodic review as needed to ensure alignment with academic developments and accreditation requirements.
Conclusion
Al-Mustaqbal University affirms through this policy its commitment to developing and updating curricula and examinations based on clear scientific and methodological foundations that enhance educational quality, achieve distinguished learning outcomes, support institutional accreditation, and align with digital transformation in higher education.