2. Executive Secretarial Studies (1 Year, plus a Certificate from an appropriate one-year programme of study as a prerequisite, Diploma) - Accredited Duration of Studies: 1 Year Award: Diploma in Executive Secretarial Studies GENERAL OBJECTIVES At the end of the course, the student should be able to: 1. Acquire the required and relevant knowledge, skills and attitudes for the management of an office. 2. Apply the principles, theories and concepts of management in administrating an office. 3. Perform secretarial duties. 4. Acquire professional standards and ethics necessary for effective secretarial management. 5. Understand how the various components of a business environment influence the operations of an office. 6. Use various computer packages in the management of information in the office. ENTRY REQUIRMENTS Secondary School Leaving Certificate and Certificate in Secretarial & Office Administration Studies. Teaching Language English page 31
Executive Secretarial Studies (1 Year, plus a Certificate from an appropriate one-year programme of study as a prerequisite, Diploma) Programme structure allocation Code EL 202 POB 203 CWP 204 SD 205 GR 206 BM 207 GS 201 POA 208 GR 206 Course Title English Language Principles of Business Computers/ Word Processing Secretarial Duties Greek (grammar / spelling) Business Mathematics Elective Modules (one from...) Greek Shorthand or Principles of Accounting Greek Weekly teaching periods (55minutes) 4 5 4 2 1 1 8 5 3} 8 Total Teaching Periods 25 page 32
COURSE: EXECUTIVE SECRETARIAL STUDIES (1 year, plus a certificate from an appropriate one-year programme of study as a prerequisite, Diploma) GS201 GREEK SHORTHAND Η Στενογραφία βοηθά τις μαθήτριες να αποδώσουν με απόλυτη ακρίβεια τον γραπτό και προφορικό λόγο. Στην πραγματικότητα βοηθά πολύ στη διεύρυνση των γνώσεων, γιατί έχουν καθημερινή επαφή με ποικιλία κειμένων, βοηθά πολύ στην ορθογραφία και γενικά την ελληνική γλώσσα. Το πιο σημαντικό όμως είναι ότι βοηθά να αποκτήσουν ψηλές ταχύτητες. EL202 ENGLISH LANGUAGE The course aims to enhance student competence in all four language skills (reading, writing, speaking and listening) initially focusing on Grammatical Aspects and later on Business English aiming to succeed in English for Business Level II, as well as other external exams that may be required. PB203 PRINCIPLES OF BUSINESS To give the student knowledge and understanding of the practices of business organisations from their economic, environmental and social aspects, and to develop their skills of analysis, evaluation and synthesis in business settings. CWP 204 COMPUTERS/WORD PROCESSING Requires the candidate to understand the basic concepts of databases and demonstrate the ability to use a database on a personal computer. The module is divided in two sections; the first section tests the candidate's ability to design and plan a simple database using a standard database package; the second section requires the candidate to demonstrate that he or she can retrieve information from an existing database by using the query, select and sort tools available in the database. The candidate shall also be able to create and modify reports. Information and Communication Is divided in two sections. The first section, Information, requires the candidate to accomplish basic Web search tasks using a Web browser application and available search engine tools, to bookmark search results and to print Web pages and search reports. The second section, Communication, requires the candidate to demonstrate their ability to use electronic mail software to send and receive messages, to attach documents or files to a message and to organize and manage message folders or directories within electronic mail software. page 33
SD 205 SECRETARIAL DUTIES To prepare candidates to work in business at a level that requires knowledge of administrative procedures, i.e. administration office equipment, services and supplies, routine procedure and standards, the work environment. Preparation of L.C.C.I. examination 2nd level. GR 206 GREEK (grammar/spelling) Να γνωρίσουν οι μαθητές τον πλούτο και την ποικιλία της νεοελληνικής λογοτεχνίας και να αντιληφθούν την αξία της, ώστε να αναπτυχθεί η ευαισθησία τους, για να είναι σε θέση να εκτιμούν και να χαίρονται το ωραίο στο λόγο. Δίδεται έμφαση στη γραμματική/σύνταξη της γλώσσας. BM 207 BUSINESS MATHEMATICS To give the student a knowledge of mathematics sufficient for a study at degree level. POA 208 PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTING a) understanding of the basic principles underlying the recording of business transactions b) ability to maintain the books of, and prepare final accounts for sole traders, non-trading organizations and partnerships. page 34
3. Office Μanagement (1 year full-time or 3 years part-time, plus a Diploma from an appropriate two-year programme of study as a prerequisite, Higher Diploma) - Registered Duration of Studies: 1 Year Award: Higher Diploma in Office Management GENERAL OBJECTIVES This is a professional programme of studies whose aim is to educate and produce responsible people who can work in an office environment with emphasis on Accounting, Public Relations, Customer Service, Computers co-ordination and organization of meetings and seminars as well as Personnel Management and Organizational Behavior. Morever, it trains people to become Office Managers who have many opportunities of employment like Office Management in the Public, Semi Public, Banking and Private Sectors. In addition, this programme of studies provides the basis for the continuation of studies for higher professional and /or academic studies. ENTRY REQUIRMENTS Secondary School Leaving Certificate and Diploma in Executive Secretarial Studies Teaching Language English page 35
Office Μanagement (1 year full-time or 3 years part-time, plus a Diploma from an appropriate two-year programme of study as a prerequisite, Higher Diploma) Programme structure allocation Code ACC 301 PR 302 CS 303 EFB 304 MEE 305 PC 306 MGM 308 Course Title Accounting Public Relations Customer Service English for Business Meetings Practical Computing Managing People and Organizational Behaviour Weekly teaching periods (55minutes) 2 3 3 4 3 5 2 Total Teaching Periods 22 page 36
COURSE: OFFICE MANAGEMENT (1 year full-time or 3 years part-time, plus a diploma from an appropriate two-year programme of study as a prerequisite, higher Diploma) ACC 301 ACCOUNTING The aims of the examination are to test the candidate s: a) understanding of the basic principles underlying the recording of business transactions b) ability to prepare and interpret accounts for sole traders, partnerships, non-trading organizations, limited companies and groups of companies in accordance with basic accounting conventions and current accounting practice PR 302 PUBLIC RELATIONS The aim of the examination is to enable candidates to develop a broad understanding in the key areas of: a) media relations b) publics and the media c) the nature of public relations d) the organization of public relations e) sponsorship CS 303 CUSTOMER SERVICE The aim of the examination is to enable candidates to develop: 1. knowledge of the functions of customer service 2. An appreciation of systems and procedures that enhance delivery of reliable and effective service 3. An understanding of personal behaviors that influence service delivery 4. The use of real or imaginary examples to illustrate understanding EFB 304 ENGLISH FOR BUSINESS The aim of the examination is to test a high-level ability to understand, write and variously process the general and special varieties of English used in business, and the ability to use appropriate formats. In the case of candidates whose mother tongue is not English, the optional Oral Test will confirm the ability to speak English at an equivalent level. MEE 305 MEETINGS The aim of Unit 1 is to enable candidates to develop knowledge and understanding of preparing for business meetings, conducting business meetings and following up on business meetings. PC 306 PRACTICAL COMPUTING Assessment will take the form of practical assignements. Assignments covering Word Processing, Spreadsheets, Databases and Presentation Graphics are available only in English from the Board. Centres can submit their own assignments for approval by the Board and a fee is payable for this approval. Candidates who qualify for certification will have the applications packages for which they receive satisfactory assessment endorsed on their certificate. MGM 308 MANAGING PEOPLE & ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR Students are introduced to the subject of organizational behavior. They learn the importance of organizational behavior in business and utilize its fruitful information in business decision making. Topics covered include current trends in personnel planning, recruitment and selection, newcomer orientation. page 37
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4. Business Administration (2 Years, Plus an optional foundation year, Diploma) - Registered Duration of Studies: 2 Years Award: Diploma in Business Administration GENERAL OBJECTIVES The Business Administration course provides a foundation in a range of business disciplines aimed at developing student s capacity for independent critical thought and problem solving. In addition to this, one will be required to develop other skills commonly required in responsible positions in a wide variety of organizations and professions. ENTRY REQUIRMENTS Secondary School Leaving Certificate / or 2 Α Levels & 5 O Levels Teaching Language English page 39
Business Administration (2 Years, Plus an optional foundation year, Diploma) Programme structure allocation Year 1 (Semester 1) Code Course Title Weekly teaching periods (45minutes) 1. MAT 100 Business Statistics 3 2. ENG 100 English Instruction in Compositary Writing 3 3. ACC 100 Introduction to Financial Accounting 4 4. BUS 100 Basic Principles of Business 3 5. ECO100 Principles of Microeconomics 3 Total Teaching Periods 16 (Semester 2) MGT 101 Introduction to Management 3 MAR 100 Introduction to Marketing 3 ACC 101 Introduction to Managerial Accounting 4 ECO 101 Principles of Macroeconomics 3 FIN 100 Introduction to Financial Analysis 3 Total Teaching Periods 16 page 40
MAT 100 BUSINESS STATISTICS The course aims at giving the student an understanding on statistical areas such as frequency distributions, graphic presentation, measures of central tendency, descriptives, and concepts of probabilities ENG 100 ENGLISH INSTRUCTION IN COMPOSITARY WRITING The course is designed to help students gain knowledge on basic writing skills. Aspects in Compositary writing such as essay writing, the writing process, steps in essay writing, patterns of essay development and special skills are covered. ACC 100 INTRODUCTION TO FINANCIAL ACCOUNT- ING Students are introduced in general to the field of accounting. They learn how accounting is used as a basis of decision making and provides students with comprehension on how book keeping information is developed and utilized, through preparation and interpretation of accounts. BUS 100 BASIC PRINCIPLES OF BUSINESS The course aims at giving the student an overall understanding of the business environment. It covers areas such as business trends, global environments, business diversity, small businesses, business management and marketing and managing financial resources for businesses. ECO 100 PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS The course is designed to set up student s comprehension on primary challenges, problems, consumers, firms and governments face in the economic environment that they exist in always based on microeconomics. ACC 101 INTRODUCTION TO MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING Students are introduced in general to the field of managerial accounting. They learn how managerial accounting is used as a basis of decision making and provides students with comprehension on how managerial accounting assists in controlling, planning and performance evaluation. MGT 101 INTRODUCTION TO MANAGEMENT Students are offered an introductory understanding of basic managerial concepts and functions within micro and macro environments. FIN 100 INDRODUCTION TO FINANCIAL ANALYSIS This course intends to introduce students on the main concepts in the area of finance. The course will highlight areas such as economic and financial markets, evaluation processes, risk processes and specific techniques used for a firm s value maximization. MAR 100 INTRODUCTION TO MARKETING The course is designed in a way so as to introduce students in the field of marketing. It wraps areas such as the nature and scope of marketing, identifying and selecting markets, the 4P s of the marketing mix, and managing the marketing effort to achieve the marketing concept. ECO 101 PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS The course is designed to set up student s comprehension on primary challenges, problems, consumers, firms and governments face in the economic environment that they exist in always based on macroeconomics. It demonstrates the theories of monetary and fiscal policies, national incomes, etc. page 41
Business Administration (2 Years, Plus an optional foundation year, Diploma) Programme structure allocation Year 2 (Semester 3) Code Course Title Weekly teaching periods (45minutes) Core Subjects MAT 101 Quantitative Business Methods 3 HIS 100 History of Europe Since 1850 3 CSC 100 Computer Fundamentals/ Applications 3 Total teaching periods 9 Elective Modules (two from the following) ENG 101 Business Writing 3 MAR 200 Retail Management 3 MAR 202 Advertising and Sales Promotion 3 MAR 204 Consumer Behavior 3 MAR 203 Marketing Services 3 MAR 205 Marketing Research 3 ACC 201 Intermediate Accounting I 3 ACC 203 Basic Values of Accounting 3 ACC 202 Intermediate Accounting II 3 ACC 204 Managerial Accounting 3 ACC 205 Advanced Accounting 3 BAN 200 The Business of Banking 3 BAN 201 Financial Services 3 FIN 202 Managerial Finance 3 EB 203 Electronic Business 3 FIN 205 Investments 3 PR 200 Introduction to Public Relations 3 PR 205 Public Relations Management 3 Total teaching periods 15 page 42
Business Administration (2 Years, Plus an optional foundation year, Diploma) Programme structure allocation Year 2 (Semester 4) Code Core subjects Course Title HRM 201 Human Resource Management 3 OP 101 Operations Management 3 Total teaching periods 6 Elective Modules (three from the following) ENG 101 Business Writing 3 MAR 200 Retail Management 3 MAR 202 Advertising and Sales Promotion 3 MAR 204 Consumer Behavior 3 MAR 203 Marketing Services 3 MAR 205 Marketing Research 3 ACC 201 Intermediate Accounting I 3 ACC 203 Basic Values of Accounting 3 ACC 202 Intermediate Accounting II 3 ACC 204 Managerial Accounting 3 ACC 205 Advanced Accounting 3 BAN 200 The Business of Banking 3 BAN 201 Financial Services 3 FIN 202 Managerial Finance 3 EB 203 Electronic Business 3 FIN 205 Investments 3 PR 200 Introduction to Public Relations 3 PR 205 Public Relations Management 3 Total teaching periods 15 Weekly teaching periods (45minutes) page 43
MAT 101 QUANTITATIVE BUSINESS METHODS The course has as an objective to train students on quantitative methods for business decisions. That includes, become skilled at using fundamentals of quantitative methods, making rational decisions, planning business activities, balancing cost and service, and maintaining perspective. HIS 100 HISTORY OF EUROPE SINCE 1850 The course is designed to educate students on the historical events in Europe in the twentieth century. It involves historical events in a political and social perspective of the First World War, the Second World War and the cold war. CSC 100 COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS/APPLICATIONS The unit aims to develop the students Information Technology skills, which are relevant to business activities and to studying for the degree. The unit also develops the students understanding of the role of Information Technology in Business. ENG 101 BUSINESS WRITING This course is designed to develop the effective and appropriate use of English for the purpose of communicating information in both oral and written forms in a business environment. Writing styles are covered so as to assist students in using appropriate styles according to situations. MAR 200 RETAIL MANAGEMENT The course aims at giving the student the adequate knowledge in the retail industry and how marketing takes an important role within it. The course enters areas such as retail strategies, merchandise management and store management. MAR 202 ADVERTISING AND SALES PROMOTION The course is designed in order to give the student an understanding on advertising perspectives, crafting marketing and advertising strategies, methods of integrating advertising with other marketing activities, it furthermore carries a creative aspect by giving the student the opportunity to create advertisements. MAR 203 MARKETING OF SERVICES Students will become aware of the increasing importance of services industry in our current economy. The students will be introduced to the distinctive characteristics of the services industry and methods of applying marketing strategies to conform with them. page 44 MAR 204 CONSUMER BEHAVIOR The course aims at giving the student the ability to understand and evaluate the importance of consumer behavior in a strong competitive environment, and how this behavior affects all the consumers decisions. MAR 205 MARKETING RESEARCH The courses main aim and objective is to offer students with the basic concepts and methods of research. Students by the end of the course will be able to identify problematic areas, conduct research design, select appropriate sources of data for sampling purposes, prepare questionnaires and finally process and analyze results. ACC 201 INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING I To provide students with a profound know-how on the groundwork of financial statements and the accounting sequence. ACC 203 BASIC VALUES OF ACCOUNTING This course provides students an understanding and construal of the accounting environment within a business beyond the mere preparation of financial accounts and statements. ACC 202 INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING II A continuation of the intermediate accounting I course where students follow their studies in in-depth areas such as liabilities and owners equity. ACC 204 MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING The aim of this course is to enhance students in an understanding of cost accounting in relation to its systems and analysis of its data so as to assist students in their future careers to meet their duties and responsibilities. ACC 205 ADVANCED ACCOUNTING This course aims at producing a thorough exposure to advanced cost and management accounting. It deals with areas such as equity methods, consolidations, inter-company debts, translations of foreign currencies, accounting for state and government accounting, and others. BAN 200 THE BUSINESS OF BANKING Banking is one of the most important components of an economy, thus without doubt is it important for the student to understand the functions and services performed and provided by banks and other financial institutions. BAN 201 FINANCIAL SERVICES The need for financial services, financial servicesindividual providers, financial services groups, the effects of competition, Market segmentationmeeting customer needs. FIN 202 MANAGERIAL FINANCE This course aims at giving the student the ability of comprehensive analysis of the structure of the most advantageous decisions relative to the functional areas of corporate decision making in finance. EB 203 ELECTRONIC BUSINESS The purpose of the course is to give an understanding of E-Business to students and to introduce them to new initiatives in e-business, the extent of promotion of e-business ventures through all media, and the concern of Governments about the potential impact of the internet in society, mobile, technologies etc. FIN 205 INVESTMENTS This course intends to educate the students on the safe and practical guidance on investment and savings according to the opportunities and threats that exist in the market. Hence, students will be able to appreciate opportunities and threats of the market and thereon deal with customers tribulations and desires accordingly. PR 200 INTRODUCTIONS TO PUBLIC RELATIONS The course aims at giving the student an overall introduction of the area of public relations. It outlines the evolution, validation, activation, execution of public relations and explains the various publics PR 205 PUBLIC RELATIONS MANAGEMENT This course aims at giving the student knowledge on the managerial perspective of public relations. It identifies the definition of public relations and how it distinguishes from marketing and other marketing activities; it outlines the departments, consultants, planning programs, publics, the news media and press relations, budgeting and evaluation of results
HRM 201 HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT The purpose of the course is to explore theory and best practices of staffing which lead to positive individual and organizational outcomes. Topics covered include current trends in personnel planning, job analysis, recruitment and selection, newcomer orientation, organizational socialization; and link between human resource staffing and business strategy. OP 101 OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT This course aims to give a general understanding to students of the issues included in productions and operations management, design, operation and control of industrial enterprises, plant location, scheduling quality control, planning, material processing and stock control. ENG 101 BUSINESS WRITING This course is designed to develop the effective and appropriate use of English for the purpose of communicating information in both oral and written forms in a business environment. Writing styles are covered so as to assist students in using appropriate styles according to situations. MAR 200 RETAIL MANAGEMENT The course aims at giving the student the adequate knowledge in the retail industry and how marketing takes an important role within it. The course enters areas such as retail strategies, merchandise management and store management. MAR 202 ADVERTISING AND SALES PROMOTION The course is designed in order to give the student an understanding on advertising perspectives, crafting marketing and advertising strategies, methods of integrating advertising with other marketing activities, it furthermore carries a creative aspect by giving the student the opportunity to create advertisements. MAR 203 MARKETING OF SERVICES Students will become aware of the increasing importance of services industry in our current economy. The students will be introduced to the distinctive characteristics of the services industry and methods of applying marketing strategies to conform with them. MAR 204 CONSUMER BEHAVIOR The course aims at giving the student the ability to understand and evaluate the importance of consumer behavior in a strong competitive environment, and how this behavior affects all the consumers decisions. MAR 205 MARKETING RESEARCH The courses main aim and objective is to offer students with the basic concepts and methods of research. Students by the end of the course will be able to identify problematic areas, conduct research design, select appropriate sources of data for sampling purposes, prepare questionnaires and finally process and analyze results. ACC 201 INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING I To provide students with a profound know-how on the groundwork of financial statements and the accounting sequence. ACC 203 BASIC VALUES OF ACCOUNTING This course provides students an understanding and construal of the accounting environment within a business beyond the mere preparation of financial accounts and statements. ACC 202 INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING II A continuation of the intermediate accounting I course where students follow their studies in in-depth areas such as liabilities and owners equity. ACC 204 MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING The aim of this course is to enhance students in an understanding of cost accounting in relation to its systems and analysis of its data so as to assist students in their future careers to meet their duties and responsibilities. ACC 205 ADVANCED ACCOUNTING This course aims at producing a thorough exposure to advanced cost and management accounting. It deals with areas such as equity methods, consolidations, inter-company debts, translations of foreign currencies, accounting for state and government accounting, and others. BAN 200 THE BUSINESS OF BANKING Banking is one of the most important components of an economy, thus without doubt is it important for the student to understand the functions and services performed and provided by banks and other financial institutions. BAN 201 FINANCIAL SERVICES The need for financial services, financial servicesindividual providers, financial services groups, the effects of competition, Market segmentationmeeting customer needs. FIN 202 MANAGERIAL FINANCE This course aims at giving the student the ability of comprehensive analysis of the structure of the most advantageous decisions relative to the functional areas of corporate decision making in finance. EB 203 ELECTRONIC BUSINESS The purpose of the course is to give an understanding of E-Business to students and to introduce them to new initiatives in e-business, the extent of promotion of e-business ventures through all media, and the concern of Governments about the potential impact of the internet in society, mobile, technologies etc. FIN 205 INVESTMENTS This course intends to educate the students on the safe and practical guidance on investment and savings according to the opportunities and threats that exist in the market. Hence, students will be able to appreciate opportunities and threats of the market and thereon deal with customers tribulations and desires accordingly. PR 200 INTRODUCTIONS TO PUBLIC RELATIONS The course aims at giving the student an overall introduction of the area of public relations. It outlines the evolution, validation, activation, execution of public relations and explains the various publics PR 205 PUBLIC RELATIONS MANAGEMENT This course aims at giving the student knowledge on the managerial perspective of public relations. It identifies the definition of public relations and how it distinguishes from marketing and other marketing activities; it outlines the departments, consultants, planning programs, publics, the news media and press relations, budgeting and evaluation of results page 45
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5. Business Administration (4 Years, Plus an optional foundation year, Bachelor of Arts)- Registered Duration of Studies: 4 Years Award: Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration GENERAL OBJECTIVES The Business Administration units provide a foundation in a range of business disciplines aimed at developing students capacity for independent critical thought and problem solving. In addition to this, one will be required to develop other skills commonly required in responsible positions in a wide variety of organizations and professions. The Degree in Business Administration programme is designed to prepare students for a range of employment opportunities including management in the private or public sectors or entry into a number of professions such as marketing and business analysis. In addition to this, the Degree in Business Administration also provides a foundation for graduate professional or academic study. ENTRY REQUIRMENTS Secondary School Leaving Certificate / or 2 Α Levels & 5 O Levels Teaching Language English page 47
Business Administration (4 Years, Plus an optional foundation year, Bachelor of Arts) Programme structure allocation Year 1 (Semester 1) Code Core subjects Course Title Weekly teaching periods (45minutes) MAT 100 Business Statistics 3 ENG 100 English Instruction in Compository Writing 3 ACC 100 Introduction to Financial Accounting 4 BUS 100 Basic Principles of Business 3 Total Teaching Periods 13 Business Electives-Any One EB 103 Electronic Business 3 PR100 Introduction to Public Relations 3 BAN 100 The Business of Banking 3 FIN 100 Introduction to Financial Analysis 3 Total Teaching Periods 16 page 48
MAT 100 BUSINESS STATISTICS The course aims at giving the student an understanding on statistical areas such as frequency distributions, graphic presentation, measures of central tendency, descriptives, and concepts of probabilities ENG 100 ENGLISH INSTRUCTION IN COMPOSITARY WRITING The course is designed to help students gain knowledge on basic writing skills. Aspects in Compositary writing such as essay writing, the writing process, steps in essay writing, patterns of essay development and special skills are covered. ACC 100 INTRODUCTION TO FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING Students are introduced in general to the field of accounting. They learn how accounting is used as a basis of decision making and provides students with comprehension on how book keeping information is developed and utilized, through preparation and interpretation of accounts. BUS 100 BASIC PRINCIPLES OF BUSINESS The course aims at giving the student an overall understanding of the business environment. It covers areas such as business trends, global environments, business diversity, small businesses, business management and marketing and managing financial resources for businesses. BAN 100 THE BUSINESS OF BANKING Banking is one of the most important components of an economy, thus without doubt is it important for the student to understand the functions and services performed and provided by banks and other financial institutions. The course aims to introduce students to these concepts and level the awareness of the student to such institutions relations with customers and the upward scale of competition. EB 103 ELECTRONIC BUSINESS The purpose of the course is to give an understanding of E-Business to students and to introduce them to new initiatives in e-business, the extent of promotion of e-business ventures through all media, and the concern of Governments about the potential impact of the internet in society, mobile, technologies etc. PR 100 INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC RELATIONS The course aims at giving the student an overall introduction of the area of public relations. It outlines the evolution, validation, activation, execution of public relations and explains the various publics. FIN 100 INDRODUCTION TO FINANCIAL ANALYSIS This course intends to introduce students on the main concepts in the area of finance. The course will highlight areas such as economic and financial markets, evaluation processes, risk processes and specific techniques used for a firm s value maximization. page 49
Business Administration (4 Years, Plus an optional foundation year, Bachelor of Arts) Programme structure allocation Year 1 (Semester 2) Code Core Subjects Course Title Weekly teaching periods (45minutes) CSC 100 Computer Fundamentals / Applications 3 OB 100 Organizational Behavior 3 MAR 100 Introduction to Marketing 3 ECO 101 Principles of Macroeconomics 3 Total Teaching Periods 12 Business Electives-Any One EB 103 Electronic Business 3 PR100 Introduction to Public Relations 3 BAN 100 The Business of Banking 3 FIN 100 Introduction to Financial Analysis 3 Total Teaching Periods 15 page 50
CSC 100 COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS/ APPLICATIONS The unit aims to develop the students Information Technology skills, which are relevant to business activities and to studying for the degree. The unit also develops the students understanding of the role of Information Technology in Business. By the end of the unit the student is expected to be able to understand the basic concepts and theories of the role of Information Technology in business, use the College s information technology facilities and be familiar with common business applications, be able to use the College s network and a range of available applications in a secure manner and understand and use the basic computer hardware and software in use in a typical business environment. OB 100 ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR Students are introduced to the subject of organizational behavior. They learn the importance of organizational behavior in business and utilize its fruitful information in business decision making. MAR 100 INTRODUCTION TO MARKETING The course is designed in a way so as to introduce students in the field of marketing. It wraps areas such as the nature and scope of marketing, identifying and selecting markets, the 4P s of the marketing mix, and managing the marketing effort to achieve the marketing concept. ECO 101 PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS The course is designed to set up student s comprehension on primary challenges, problems, consumers, firms and governments face in the economic environment that they exist in always based on macroeconomics. It demonstrates the theories of monetary and fiscal policies, national incomes, etc. BAN 100 THE BUSINESS OF BANKING Banking is one of the most important components of an economy, thus without doubt is it important for the student to understand the functions and services performed and provided by banks and other financial institutions. The course aims to introduce students to these concepts and level the awareness of the student to such institutions relations with customers and the upward scale of competition. EB 103 ELECTRONIC BUSINESS The purpose of the course is to give an understanding of E-Business to students and to introduce them to new initiatives in e-business, the extent of promotion of e-business ventures through all media, and the concern of Governments about the potential impact of the internet in society, mobile, technologies etc. PR 100 INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC RELATIONS The course aims at giving the student an overall introduction of the area of public relations. It outlines the evolution, validation, activation, execution of public relations and explains the various publics. FIN 100 INDRODUCTION TO FINANCIAL ANALYSIS This course intends to introduce students on the main concepts in the area of finance. The course will highlight areas such as economic and financial markets, evaluation processes, risk processes and specific techniques used for a firm s value maximization. page 51
Business Administration (4 Years, Plus an optional foundation year, Bachelor of Arts) Programme structure allocation Year 2 (Semester 3) Code Core Subjects Course Title Weekly teaching periods (45minutes) MAT 201 Quantitative Business Methods 3 ECO 200 Principles of Microeconomics 3 Total Teaching Periods 6 Business Electives-Any One MIS 250 Managing Information Systems 3 ACC201 Intermediate Accounting I 3 IM 201 International Management 3 TR 220 Tourism & Recreation: Planning & Management 3 MEU 200 Managing in the European Union 3 Total Teaching Periods 3 Other Electives-Any Two SOC201 Introduction to Sociology 3 PSY201 Introduction to Psychology 3 PHIL 201 Introduction to Philosophy 3 PHIL 220 Ethics 3 HIST 203 Modern Europe 3 IR 201 Industrial Relations 3 Total Teaching Periods 6 Total 15 page 52
MAT 201 QUANTITATIVE BUSINESS METHODS The course has as an objective to train students on quantitative methods for business decisions. That includes, become skilled at using fundamentals of quantitative methods, making rational decisions, planning business activities, balancing cost and service, and maintaining perspective. ECO 200 PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS The course is designed to set up student s comprehension on primary challenges, problems, consumers, firms and governments face in the economic environment that they exist in always based on microeconomics. MIS 250 MANAGING INFORMATION SYSTEM Managing an d Using Information Systems arms you with the insights and knowledge you need to become an active participant in information systems decisions. Taking a strategic approach to information systems, the authors show how to manage information as a resource and use information for competitive advantage. PSY 201: INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY To provide the students with a solid background on fundamental concepts and theories of psychology, in order to understand themselves and the other human beings. IR 201 INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS Each of the chapters is written by an acknowledged expert in the field and provides a strong argument on a particular topic. At the same time key issues, such as coherence of efforts to reform industrial relations and the potential different routes of development, run through many chapters. Updates to the text includes:- Particular attention to the effects of European and international developments on British industrial relations- 2 new chapters:- the first examines the role of multinational companies in changing the British employment relationship. the second looks at the individualization of the employment relationship, building on the book s existing analysis of the experience of work from an employee perspective. MEU 200 MANAGING IN THE EUROPEAN UNION The course is designed to educate students on the subject and more specifically provide the students with and understanding of management and its European dimension. SOC 201: INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY Provide the students with the scientific stimulation based on the concepts, theories and philosophies of sociology as a science. Furthermore, the student would be able to conceive the analysis of social data, and reach a level where he/she can present theories and empirical data of sociology in a clear way. PHIL-201 INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY The course will cover a number of major philosophical problems. Students will study classical arguments and counter-arguments on these problems and will be encouraged to think critically on the same issues from a contemporary perspective. IM 201 INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT Now in its fifth edition, International Management Behavior, continues to help students develop the knowledge, perspective and skills they need in order to conduct global business successfully. HIST 203 MODERN EUROPE This course examines the political, social, cultural, and economic factors that have shaped and are shaping modern Europe. The historical development of movements towards economic and political integration will be examined with specific reference to what is now called the European Union. ACC 201 INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING I To provide students with a profound know-how on the groundwork of financial statements and the accounting sequence. TR 220 TOURISM AND RECREATION: PLANNING AND MANAGE- MENT The course is designed to introduce students to the subject of Tourism and Recreation as well as its importance to the business environment. PHIL 220 ETHICS The course will cover a number of ideas, theories and arguments on ethics. As a philosophical subject ethics will stress the reasons behind different positions. Students will be encouraged to assess where the weight of reason rests. page 53
Business Administration (4 Years, Plus an optional foundation year, Bachelor of Arts) Programme structure allocation Year 2 (Semester 4) Code Core Subjects Course Title Weekly teaching periods (45minutes) BUS 201 Business Writing 3 MA 201 Introduction to Managerial Accounting 3 Total Teaching Periods 6 Business Electives-Any One MIS 250 Managing Information Systems 3 ACC201 Intermediate Accounting I 3 IM 201 International Management 3 TR 220 Tourism & Recreation: Planning & Management 3 MEU 200 Managing in the European Union 3 Total Teaching Periods 3 Other Electives-Any Two SOC201 Introduction to Sociology 3 PSY201 Introduction to Psychology 3 PHIL 201 Introduction to Philosophy 3 PHIL 220 Ethics 3 HIST 203 Modern Europe 3 IR 201 Industrial Relations 3 Total Teaching Periods 6 Total 15 page 54
MIS 250 MANAGING INFORMATION SYSTEM Managing an d Using Information Systems arms you with the insights and knowledge you need to become an active participant in information systems decisions. Taking a strategic approach to information systems, the authors show how to manage information as a resource and use information for competitive advantage. PSY 201: INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY To provide the students with a solid background on fundamental concepts and theories of psychology, in order to understand themselves and the other human beings. IR 201 INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS Each of the chapters is written by an acknowledged expert in the field and provides a strong argument on a particular topic. At the same time key issues, such as coherence of efforts to reform industrial relations and the potential different routes of development, run through many chapters. Updates to the text includes:- Particular attention to the effects of European and international developments on British industrial relations- 2 new chapters:- the first examines the role of multinational companies in changing the British employment relationship. the second looks at the individualization of the employment relationship, building on the book s existing analysis of the experience of work from an employee perspective. MEU 200 MANAGING IN THE EUROPEAN UNION The course is designed to educate students on the subject and more specifically provide the students with and understanding of management and its European dimension. SOC 201: INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY Provide the students with the scientific stimulation based on the concepts, theories and philosophies of sociology as a science. Furthermore, the student would be able to conceive the analysis of social data, and reach a level where he/she can present theories and empirical data of sociology in a clear way. PHIL-201 INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY The course will cover a number of major philosophical problems. Students will study classical arguments and counter-arguments on these problems and will be encouraged to think critically on the same issues from a contemporary perspective. IM 201 INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT Now in its fifth edition, International Management Behavior, continues to help students develop the knowledge, perspective and skills they need in order to conduct global business successfully. HIST 203 MODERN EUROPE This course examines the political, social, cultural, and economic factors that have shaped and are shaping modern Europe. The historical development of movements towards economic and political integration will be examined with specific reference to what is now called the European Union. ACC 201 INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING I To provide students with a profound know-how on the groundwork of financial statements and the accounting sequence. TR 220 TOURISM AND RECREATION: PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT The course is designed to introduce students to the subject of Tourism and Recreation as well as its importance to the business environment. PHIL 220 ETHICS The course will cover a number of ideas, theories and arguments on ethics. As a philosophical subject ethics will stress the reasons behind different positions. Students will be encouraged to assess where the weight of reason rests. BUS 201 BUSINESS WRITING This course is designed to develop the effective and appropriate use of English for the purpose of communicating information in both oral and written forms in a business environment. Writing styles are covered so as to assist students in using appropriate styles according to situations. MA201 INTRODUCTION TO MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING Students are introduced in general to the field of managerial accounting. They learn how managerial accounting is used as a basis of decision making and provides students with comprehension on how managerial accounting assists in controlling, planning and performance evaluation. page 55
Business Administration (4 Years, Plus an optional foundation year, Bachelor of Arts) Programme structure allocation Year 3 (Semester 5) Code Core Subjects Course Title LAW 301 Business Law I 3 MAR 304 Consumer Behavior 3 Total Teaching Periods 6 Business Electives-Any Two MAR 302 Advertising & Sales Promotion 3 MAR 303 Marketing Services 3 NG 320 Negotiation 3 FIN 302 Managerial Finance 3 BM 301 Business Mathematics 3 Total Teaching Periods 6 Other Electives-Any One SOC302 Contemporary Social Problems 3 PSY 301 Psychology & Child Development 3 MAT 315 Statistics II 3 POL 301 Introduction to Political Science 3 Total Teaching Periods 3 Total 15 Weekly teaching periods (45minutes) page 56
LAW 301 BUSINESS LAW I To provide the student with an understanding of legal history, legal institutions and the most important principles and rules of the court procedure and evidence as well as the general principles of the law of contract which are relevant to business and professional courses. MAR 304 CONSUMER BEHAVIOR The course aims at giving the student the ability to understand and evaluate the importance of consumer behavior in a strong competitive environment, and how this behavior affects all the consumers decisions. MAR 303 MARKETING SERVICES Students will become aware of the increasing importance of services industry in our current economy. The students will be introduced to the distinctive characteristics of the services industry and methods of applying marketing strategies to conform with them. FIN 302 MANAGERIAL FINANCE This course aims at giving the student the ability of comprehensive analysis of the structure of the most advantageous decisions relative to the functional areas of corporate decision making in finance. Applications, limitations of decision-making models are one of the major aspects of this course. strategies, methods of integrating advertising with other marketing activities, it furthermore carries a creative aspect by giving the student the opportunity to create advertisements. NG 320 NEGOTIATION The purpose of this course is to understand the theory and processes of negotiation so that you can negotiate successfully in a variety of settings. The course is designed to be relevant to the broad spectrum of negotiation problems faced by managers, consultants, etc. BM 301 BUSINESS MATHEMATICS To give the student a foundation in mathematics sufficient for the study a degree level. MAT 315 STATISTICS II This course being a combination of MAT 115 provides a good knowledge to the powerform ideas of modern statistics, and their application in a variety of practical settings. POL 301: INTRODUCTION TO POLITICAL SCIENCE To provide the student the opportunity to become aware of the political processes that takes place in society regarding decisionmaking mechanisms. SOC 302: CONTEMPORARY SOCIAL PROBLEMS Provide a solid scientific background on a number of social problems which prevail in our contemporary society; help the students develop a research methodology in studying these social problems. PSY 301: PSYCHOLOGY AND CHILD DEVELOPMEN To provide the student with the theoretical perspectives of development from conception through adolescence in order to better understand human development. MAR 302 ADVERTISING AND SALES PROMOTION The course is designed in order to give the student an understanding on advertising perspectives, crafting marketing and advertising page 57
Business Administration (4 Years, Plus an optional foundation year, Bachelor of Arts) Programme structure allocation Year 3 (Semester 6) Code Core Subjects Course Title Weekly teaching periods (45minutes) OP 301 Operations Management 4 FIN 305 Investments 3 PR 305 Public Relations Management 3 Total Teaching Periods 10 Business Electives-Any Two MAR 302 Advertising & Sales Promotion 3 MAR 303 Marketing Services 3 NG 320 Negotiation 3 FIN 302 Managerial Finance 3 BM 301 Business Mathematics 3 Total Teaching Periods 6 Other Electives-Any One SOC302 Contemporary Social Problems 3 PSY 301 Psychology & Child Development 3 MAT 315 Statistics II 3 POL 301 Introduction to Political Science 3 Total Teaching Periods 3 Total 19 page 58
MAR 303 MARKETING SERVICES Students will become aware of the increasing importance of services industry in our current economy. The students will be introduced to the distinctive characteristics of the services industry and methods of applying marketing strategies to conform with them. FIN 302 MANAGERIAL FINANCE This course aims at giving the student the ability of comprehensive analysis of the structure of the most advantageous decisions relative to the functional areas of corporate decision making in finance. Applications, limitations of decision-making models are one of the major aspects of this course. SOC 302: CONTEMPORARY SOCIAL PROBLEMS Provide a solid scientific background on a number of social problems which prevail in our contemporary society; help the students develop a research methodology in studying these social problems. PSY 301: PSYCHOLOGY AND CHILD DEVELOPMEN To provide the student with the theoretical perspectives of development from conception through adolescence in order to better understand human development. MAR 302 ADVERTISING AND SALES PROMOTION The course is designed in order to give the student an understanding on advertising perspectives, crafting marketing and advertising strategies, methods of integrating advertising with other marketing activities, it furthermore carries a creative aspect by giving the student the opportunity to create advertisements. NG 320 NEGOTIATION The purpose of this course is to understand the theory and processes of negotiation so that you can negotiate successfully in a variety of settings. The course is designed to be relevant to the broad spectrum of negotiation problems faced by managers, consultants, etc. BM 301 BUSINESS MATHEMATICS To give the student a foundation in mathematics sufficient for the study a degree level. MAT 315 STATISTICS II This course being a combination of MAT 115 provides a good knowledge to the powerform ideas of modern statistics, and their application in a variety of practical settings. POL 301: INTRODUCTION TO POLITICAL SCIENCE To provide the student the opportunity to become aware of the political processes that takes place in society regarding decisionmaking mechanisms. OP 301 OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT This course aims to give a general understanding to students of the issues included in productions and operations management, design, operation and control of industrial enterprises, plant location, scheduling quality control, planning, material processing and stock control. FIN 305 INVESTMENT This course intends to educate the students on the safe and practical guidance on investment and savings according to the opportunities and threats that exist in the market. Hence, students will be able to appreciate opportunities and threats of the market and thereon deal with customers tribulations and desires accordingly. PR 305 PUBLIC RELATIONS MANAGEMENT This course aims at giving the student knowledge on the managerial perspective of public relations. It identifies the definition of public relations and how it distinguishes from marketing and other marketing activities; it outlines the departments, consultants, planning programs, publics, the news media and press relations, budgeting and evaluation of results page 59