General Requirements

• CS 72

  Software Application on the PC (Lect 3.0)

  An introduction to operating systems, word processing, spread sheets, and data base manipulation. A post baccalaureate course designed for teachers and persons in related occupations. The course is offered subject to sufficient demand. This course cannot be used toward a computer science degree.

• MATH 4

  College Algebra (Lect 3.0)

  A study of linear equations, rational functions, radicals, quadratic equations, inequalities, determinants, progressions, theory of equations, permutations, combinations, and the binomial theorem.

  Prerequisite: Placement examination.

1st Year Semester I, FALL

• ACC 130

  Accounting I

  This course presents a comprehensive and practical approach to modern-day principles of accounting. It focuses largely on accounting for external reporting and the generation of financial information necessary for managerial decision-making. The course gives students the opportunity to master accounting concepts and provides a firm foundation for further studies. This course introduces students to the conceptual structure of financial accounting in an effort to develop their ability to read, understand, and interpret the general purpose of financial statements (income statements, position statements, statement of retained earnings, cash flow statements) reported to investors and creditors of corporate business entities.

• ECON 121

  Principles of Microeconomics

  An examination of how resources and products are priced and how income is distributed within various types of market structures.

• ENG 20

  Exposition and Argumentation

  The development of techniques for tertiary level essay writing with special emphasis on remedial grammar and paragraph structure.

• SPMS 85

  Introduction to Speech

  An examination of English expression through verbal communication, listening comprehension, and dialogue. The course will focus on the appropriate forms of interaction that are suitable for specific occasions.

• PSYCH 50

  General Psychology

  This course is an introduction to the science of the human mind and behaviour. Topics include brain structure and function, human development, learning and memory, motivation, emotion, personality and psychological health, psychological disorders and their treatment, and social cognition and human relationships.

1st Year Semester II, SPRING

• ACC 131

  Accounting II

  This course is a continuation of Accounting 130. It mainly deals with basic accounting aspects of partnerships and corporations. It also gives a brief introduction to departmental accounting.

• BUS 209

  Business Economy and Management

  This course provides an introduction to the management of organizations, and is designed to familiarize students with management principles, concepts, and practices. The work of the manager is studied in terms of roles, required knowledge and skills. Topics covered include managing in a global environment, planning, organizing, leading and controlling.

• ECON 75

  Economic Development in the Gulf States

  Principles and concepts of economic growth and development; theories of economic development; the economic changes since the 1990s; factors of growth and development in the Gulf countries; employment, health, education and training, and entrepreneurship and its role in the development of the region; natural resources: petroleum and its significance in the development of the region.

  Prerequisites: ECON 121 and ECON 122.

• STAT 211

  Statistical Tools for Decision Making (Lect 3.0)

  An introduction to statistical techniques commonly used in management decision making. Topics include statistical inference of population parameters, linear regression, basics of experimental design and analysis, analysis of categorical data, and the use of statistical software.

  Prerequisites: Math 8

• Elective-1*

   

  From the Electives

ELECTIVES

• SPMS 150

  Interpersonal Communication

  The course examines meanings in the context of the transmission of ideas. It explores the implications of verbal and non-verbal communication. It includes the significance of body language and its impact within interpersonal and social settings.

• ECON 122

  Principles of Macroeconomics

  A study of alternative strategies for managing the local economy within a global environment in order to attain the goals of full employment, stability and growth.

  Prerequisite: ECO 121.