2nd Year Semester I

• IST 141

  Information Systems (Lect 2.0 and Lab 1.0)

  This course surveys information/systems technology for the management of enterprise information as a resource. Topics include elements of system design life cycle, database concepts and decision support.

• ENG 60

  Writing and Research

  The practice of analytical writing and development of competency in methods of research.

• 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.

  Prerequisite: Math 8.

• PHIL 35

  Business Ethics

  This course gives a general introduction to ethical foundations and examines the major ethical theories including utilitarianism, rights and justice. The course emphasizes both the philosophical foundations of ethical conduct and the practical problems encountered by corporations in modern market economies. It focuses on specific ethical problems that arise in corporations, such as the social responsibilities of business, responsibilities of being truthful in business, problems concerning product, and problems concerning employment and the workplace.

2nd Year Semester II

• IST 211

  Web Development and Design (Lect 1.5 and Lab 1.5)

  Students will learn tools and programming techniques for effective web development and design. Tools include software for web editing, graphics development, and animation. Programming includes coding techniques for content, style and dynamic scripting.

  Prerequisite: IST 151.

• ART 80

  Art Appreciation

  A beginners’ course designed to introduce students to the rudiments of art appreciation. It comprises a survey of western and oriental forms mainly concentrating on painting, sculpture and architecture.

• PHIL 212

  Ethics of Computer Usage (Lect 3.0)

  After providing a brief background in ethical theory this course focuses on five areas where use of computers has posed significant ethical questions, namely, professional ethics, liability for malfunctions in computer programmes, privacy, power, and ownership of computer programmes.

  Prerequisite, PHIL 35.

• 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.