Bachelor in Records Management and Archival Science — study plan
Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi School of Data, Science and Engineering
- Credit hours
- 180
- Levels
- 6
- Courses
- 54
- Degree
- bachelor
The Bachelor in Records Management and Archival Science study plan at Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 3 years (6 academic levels), requiring 180 credit hours across 54 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
Year 1 - Semester 1 32 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| RMAS101 | Introduction to Archival Science & Information Sciences | 6 |
| RMAS102 | Managing Public & Private Sectors Records in UAE | 6 |
| RMAS103 | Information & Society | 6 |
| RMAS104 | History of the Arab-Muslim World, from Tribes to Empire | 4 |
| RMAS105 | Introduction to Coding & Programming | 4 |
| Foreign languages – LEA Department Elective | 2 | |
| Sports – Sports Department Elective | 2 | |
| Cultural events Elective | 2 |
Year 1 - Semester 2 34 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| RMAS106 | Records Management Programme | 6 |
| RMAS107 | Archival Legislations – UAE Archival Laws and Regulations | 5 |
| RMAS108 | International Cooperation, Preservation Standards and Ethics | 5 |
| RMAS109 | Middle East in the Early Modern Connected World | 3 |
| RMAS110 | Quantitative Methods | 3 |
| RMAS111 | Applied Work I – Legislative Text and Standards Analysis and Comparison | 4 |
| Foreign languages – LEA Department Elective | 2 | |
| Sports – Sports Department Elective | 2 | |
| Cultural events Elective | 2 | |
| Communication Skills in English for Records Management | 2 |
Year 2 - Semester 1 34 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| RMAS201 | Appraisal of Current Records | 5 |
| RMAS202 | Information Governance in a Big Data World | 4 |
| RMAS203 | Archival Diplomatics for Electronic Records Management | 5 |
| RMAS204 | Classification, Arrangement and Description | 5 |
| RMAS205 | Modern Middle East | 3 |
| RMAS206 | Applied Work II- Archiving Procedures: Practical Aspects | 4 |
| Foreign languages Elective | 2 | |
| Sports – Sports Department Elective | 2 | |
| Cultural events Elective | 2 | |
| Research Methodology | 2 |
Year 2 - Semester 2 34 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| RMAS207 | Digital Preservations | 6 |
| RMAS208 | Principles and Methods for the Physical Preservation of Archival Documents | 5 |
| RMAS209 | Non-Textual Archives Processing | 4 |
| RMAS210 | Contemporary Middle East: History and Heritage | 3 |
| RMAS211 | Digital Tools and Environment in the Era of Artificial Intelligence | 4 |
| RMAS212 | Applied Work III- Digitising and Microfilming Documents and Archives | 4 |
| Foreign languages – LEA Department Elective | 2 | |
| Sports – Sports Department Elective | 2 | |
| Cultural events Elective | 2 | |
| Communication Skills in Arabic for Records Management and Archives | 2 |
Year 3 - Semester 1 32 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| RMAS301 | Daily Operations of Archival Departments and Buildings | 5 |
| RMAS302 | Business Records Management & Technologies | 5 |
| RMAS303 | Digital Archives Law | 4 |
| RMAS304 | A Digital History | 3 |
| RMAS305 | Independent Research Project: Research Methods and Design | 5 |
| RMAS306 | Applied Work IV -Visits and Technical Reports | 4 |
| Foreign languages – LEA & FLE Department Elective | 2 | |
| Sports – Sports Department Elective | 2 | |
| Workshop about AI and Innovative & Disruptive Technology | 2 |
Year 3 - Semester 2 30 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| RMAS307 | Promotion & Dissemination of Archival Resources | 4 |
| RMAS308 | Archival Appraisal & Collection Development | 4 |
| RMAS309 | Oral Archives & Collecting Memory | 3 |
| RMAS310 | Cultural Heritage Management | 3 |
| RMAS311 | Professional Internship | 12 |
| Cultural events Elective | 2 | |
| Introduction to Digital Humanities | 2 |
This plan is transcribed from the university's official source. Always confirm the plan approved for your own cohort before registering. Official source
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Frequently asked questions about Bachelor in Records Management and Archival Science
How many credit hours is Bachelor in Records Management and Archival Science at Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi?
Bachelor in Records Management and Archival Science at Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi requires completing 180 credit hours to graduate, spread across 54 courses.
How many years is Bachelor in Records Management and Archival Science at Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi?
The study plan for Bachelor in Records Management and Archival Science spans about 3 years (6 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Bachelor in Records Management and Archival Science award?
Bachelor in Records Management and Archival Science at Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 180 credit hours.