BUS 206 PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT Credit:4

Pre-Requisites NIL
This course is a broad view of classical and modern theories and practices in management. It introduces
students to the basic management functions of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling along with
the responsibility of managers in various organizational functions. It also covers ethical decision making
and social responsibility, innovation, communication, motivation, leadership styles and working with a
diverse work force.

MIS 103 COMPUTER APPLICATIONS Credit:4

Pre-Requisites None
A study of the development of computer technology and its role in the future of society; basic
components of computer and an operational knowledge of information input; function of computer and
scope of its application, a general idea of software, hardware and its related peripherals, and a basic
knowledge of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft PowerPoint.

ENG 101 ACADEMIC WRITING Credit:4

Pre-Requisites B1 CEFR Level / IELTS 5.5
This is an introductory academic writing course. Using the process writing approach, students will
practice the basic essay form and learn internationally accepted standards for academic work. They will
also learn how to summarize ideas found in a variety of readings: respond to them, using conventions of
format, voice, and tone appropriate to the situation. Student will also learn how to write argumentative
essay with counter-arguments and refutations supported with basic research. At the end of the term,
students present a persuasive speech using posters.

MKT 213 PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING Credit:4

Pre-Requisites None
The course is a board overview of the meanings, assumptions, concepts, environment, roles and functions
of marketing, marketing structure, process, segmentation, target markets, consumer behavior, marketing
research, marketing mix and marketing strategy.

BUS 331 OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT Credit:4

Pre-Requisite BUS206 – Principles of Management
This course is an introduction to the concepts, principles, theories and practices of operations
management and supply chain management. The focus is on managerial processes for effective operations
in both product and service organizations. Discussing topics include operational decision-making tools,
productivity, quality management, product and service design, capacity and facilities design, project
management, global supply chain procurement and distribution, sales and operations management,
inventory management, and forecasting

ENG 102 ACADEMIC WRITING Credit:4

Pre-Requisite ENG 101 or exemption (B2+ level of English, IELTS 6.0+)
This is an academic writing course. It aims to assist students in producing academic essays, and enhance
their study and research skills to help them succeed and better prepared for their undergraduate programs
and university life. In the first half of the term, the students will be introduced to summarizing,
paraphrasing, quoting and APA referencing, reading and note taking skills, expository essay writing,
outlining, research and information literacy, integrating sources and evaluating evidence, proofreading
and editing. These topics will help students produce a quality expository essay. In the second half of the
term, the students will acquire and apply the skills in drafting and developing a Causal Analysis essay.
They will establish strategies on how to evaluate the reliability of sources and critically evaluate
arguments and evidence. The students will also acquire various presentation skills and present their
written work effectively.
MAT 101 BASIC MATHEMATICS Credit:4
Pre-Requisites MAT100 Pre-Algebra
This course is an introduction to fundamental algebraic concepts such as real numbers and their
properties, linear equations and graphing, systems of linear equations, exponents and polynomial
expressions, rational expressions and variations, radical and rational exponents, and quadratic
equations. The course emphasizes the application of algebraic concepts to solve real-world
problems.

HIS 104 Western Civilization Credit:4

Pre-Requisites None
The course provides an understanding of the history of Western civilization from pre-historic times to the
early modern period. The course will cover cultural, political, religious and social processes related to the
emergence and evolution of Western Civilization. It is divided into nine segments, each centering on a
specific historical era: Pre-History; Mesopotamia; Ancient Egypt; Ancient Greece; Ancient Rome;
Europe during the Middle-Ages; the Age of Exploration; the age of Reformation and Enlightenment; and
the age of Revolutions. Overall, the primary objective of this course is to provide students with a broad
overview of Western Civilization.

ENG 103 COLLEGE ENGLISH III Credit:4

Pre-Requisites ENG 102 ACADEMIC WRITING
This course introduces students to secondary research writing. It aims to help students gain understanding
of the research writing process and acquire the skills required to produce quality research paper. The
skills that students learn from this class such as constructing research questions and finding out answers,
synthesizing and evaluating sources, and effective presentation strategies are transferrable to other major
courses and future career. Throughout the term, the students will focus on developing and producing
quality research paper relevant to their chosen major. The research paper contains some sections
including introduction, background information, results and analysis, and discussion and conclusion. At
the end of the term, the students present their findings through posters reflecting their understanding of
the chosen research topic and presentation skills.

SOC 101 INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY Credit:4

Pre-Requisites None
Sociology is the study of society; of human groups, organizations and societies and the patterns of
similarity and difference among them. This class will focus on identifying, explaining, and interpreting
patterns and processes of human social relations. Students will learn a wide range of classical and
contemporary perspectives which will encourage links between theories and real life experience. Topics
covered will include sociological perspectives, sociological research, cultural sociology, the process of
socialization, families, groups, and organizations, social stratification, war, drugs and society the
environment, urbanization, and social movements, and how race, gender and class shape identities and
social conditions.

MAT 102 QUANTITATIVE METHODS IN BUSINESS Credit:4

Pre-Requisites MAT101 Basic Mathematics
The course covers a wide range of business and financial math topics. MS Excel is used extensively
throughout the course, the aim of which is to ensure that students are well equipped to solve business
problems using industry standard tools. Students are required to master Excel’s financial math
functions and to become proficient in using its graphing capabilities.