This course aims to provide an understanding of world trade and the processes of expanding operations into international markets. Topics of the course include the dynamic environment of international trade; International Trade Theory; The Foreign Exchange Market; Purchasing Power Parity and the Balance of Payments; Influences of Culture and Politics on international business; International Legal Environment; Emerging markets, multinational market regions and market groups; Negotiating with international customers, partners and regulators.
Course Catalogue
Course Code: BUS 3103
Course Name:
International Business
Credit Hours:
3.00
Detailed Syllabus:
Course Code: BUS 3104
Course Name:
Managerial Accounting
Prerequisite:
Credit Hours:
3.00
Detailed Syllabus:
This course aims to introduce various accounting concepts and techniques used in managerial decision-making. Topics of the course include Introduction to Management Accounting; Cost Classification, Flow and Concepts; Cost Statements; Introduction to Cost Behaviour, Cost Volume Relationship, Break-even Analysis; Absorption and Variable Costing; Relevant Costs in Decision Making; Master Budget and Budgetary Control; and Flexible Budget and Variance Analysis.
Course Code: BUS 314
Course Name:
Marketing Management
Prerequisite:
Credit Hours:
3.00
Detailed Syllabus:
Marketing management: concepts, tools, and techniques; Types of products; Product attributes; Product life cycle, New product development; Packaging; Branding; Pricing strategies; Promotional mix; Advertising budget; Media planning; Sales force allocation; Distribution strategies and channels; Marketing requirements of different organizations; Service marketing; Ethical and social issues of marketing; Export marketing; Modern trends in promotion.
Course Code: BUS 3201
Course Name:
Research Methodology
Prerequisite:
Credit Hours:
3.00
Detailed Syllabus:
This course aims to introduce the theoretical aspects of research with real-life practical applications. Topics of the course include Introduction to Research; Research Terminologies, Problem Identification & Generalization; Research Design; Sampling Technique; Data Collection, Analysis and Interpretation; and Report Writing and Presentation.
Course Code: BUS 3202
Course Name:
Operations Management
Credit Hours:
3.00
Detailed Syllabus:
This course aims to introduce the production and delivery of goods and services in organizations. Topics of the course include Operations Strategy; Process Analysis and Management; Lean Operations and Quality Control; Quality Management: Six Sigma; Service Operations; Supply Chain Management; Inventory Management; Forecasting – Supply Chain and Inventory; and Decision Analysis.
Course Code: BUS 4111
Course Name:
Cost Accounting
Prerequisite:
Credit Hours:
3.00
Detailed Syllabus:
This course aims to introduce the cost concepts and an in-depth view of several key areas including job costing, process costing, activity-based costing, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis. Topics of the course include an Introduction to cost accounting and the place of cost accounting in the accounting system; Basic concepts related to cost accounting; Classification of cost Material Costs - LIFO, FIFO and Average cost inventory valuation methods; Labor costs; Manufacturing overhead costs; Job-order-costing systems; Introduction to process costing systems and Procedures; and Variance Analysis.
Course Code: BUS 4112
Course Name:
Accounting Information System
Prerequisite:
Credit Hours:
3.00
Detailed Syllabus:
This course aims to develop an understanding of the nature, design and functions of the accounting information system in organizations. Topics of the course include Accounting Information Processing; Accounting System Development; System Analysis and Acquisition; AIS Software; Data Communication; Databases and File Oriented Systems: Control of AIS; Revenue Cycle; Personal Cycle; Cash Receipt and Disbursement; and Capital, Asset and Financial Statements.
Course Code: BUS 4113
Course Name:
Intermediate Accounting I
Prerequisite:
Credit Hours:
3.00
Detailed Syllabus:
This course aims to develop knowledge of the required techniques in preparing and interpreting financial statements. Topics of the course include a Review of Financial Accounting Concepts; Detailed Recording and Reporting of Items relating to the Asset side of the Balance Sheet; and the Conceptual Framework of Accounting and Financial Statement Presentation.
Course Code: BUS 4114
Course Name:
Intermediate Accounting II
Credit Hours:
3.00
Detailed Syllabus:
This course aims to develop further knowledge of the concepts and principles covered in Intermediate Accounting I. Topics of the course include Valuation and Reporting Investments; Accounting for Liabilities and Equities - Current and Noncurrent Liabilities, Leases, Pensions, Income Taxes, Contributed Capital, Retained Earnings And Stock Options.
Course Code: BUS 4121
Course Name:
Assurance and Auditing
Prerequisite:
Credit Hours:
3.00
Detailed Syllabus:
This course aims to develop basic ideas about assurance and auditing practices. Topics of the course include Introduction to Assurance and Auditing and their Significance; Origin, Objectives and Types of Auditing; Professional Ethics in Auditing; Qualifications, Disqualifications, Duties, Rights, Power and Responsibilities of Auditors; Process of Audit and Assurance; Internal Control, Materiality, Sampling and Risk; Audit Plan and Audit Program; and Auditors’ Reports.