General Education Department

This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the essential components of Information Technology (IT) covering hardware, software, networking and databases. The course also provides an introduction to cloud computing, security and future developments in IT. Students will also be given hands on training using MS Office suite.

Pre-requisite: None

This is a course in English reading and writing skills and has been designed for non-native speakers of the English language who are studying to work in the business environment. Thus the course uses business related subject matter within its content. Students will learn to read and write correct English sentences, paragraphs and to structure essays. The course stresses English syntax and style, organization of material as well as business vocabulary. In addition, students learn oral presentation skills through exposure to the Toastmasters program.

Pre-requisite: None

The course offers a basic understanding of, and practical engagement with, some of the typical models used in different types of written and oral communication. Outcomes for the course include developed skills pertaining to: proper business attitudes reflected in writing; creative thinking; cross-cultural communication; document-design and formatting; oral presentation; and job hunting and interviews. Emphasis will also be placed on the self-editing of writing and language usage. The course lays the foundations for successful and skillful business communication.

Pre-requisite: ENG1001

The course will enhance a student’s life in positive ways. It unpacks concepts of core life skills, happiness and health education enabling students to cope with attitudes, values and stressors in day-to-day situations. It provides students with an understanding of managing themselves and coping with a contemporary lifestyle in a personal, professional and societal context.

Pre-requisite: None

This course provides with a clear understanding of UAE Society in terms of its geography, culture and history as well as social, economic, and environmental development. The course focuses on introducing students to the main social features of Emirati community, its core values and heritage. Based on the course materials and lectures, students will be able to decipher the achievements and the future plans of the country in relation to development and innovation.

Pre-requisite: None

The course is designed to help the students develop their skills in reasoning, analysis, and the use of logical arguments. This will help improving their scientific approach in identifying problems, collecting adequate information and analyzing data solving problems. This course improves students’ attitude towards applying sound critical reasoning and logic while presenting inferences and breaking down complex problems using techniques such as algorithms, flowcharts, and robotics tools.

Pre-requisite: None

The course provides an insight into scientific way of thinking and develops Scientific temperament in analyzing social and business problems. The course provides opportunities for students to understand scientific processes and its application in the fields of humanities and business. The course provides an overview on basic elements of Physics, Chemistry, Astronomy and earth sciences and their applications to the society.

Pre-requisite: None

The course offers an introduction to understanding of and practical engagement of written and oral Arabic communication for non-native speakers. The contents of the course cover alphabets, basic reading, writing and speaking skills related to daily life. By the end of the course students should be able to hold simple conversation in Arabic and read and write basic sentences.

Pre-requisite: None

The course is designed to teach detailed topics in Arabic Language for Arabic speakers and improve student’s Arabic language skills in reading, writing and grammar. Students are required to reading texts, answer related questions, practice writing short paragraphs about general topics following grammar rules and do presentations about business topics.

Pre-requisite: None

Islam is a code of behavior and a way of life. This course introduces the history of Islamic culture. Students will be able to get an insight into issues of gender, marriage, law, economics, business, art and architecture. The course explains the relationship between the Islamic concepts with society, business and issues of globalization.

Pre-requisite: None

This course on Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Sustainability provides a contemporary view of the growing importance of innovation, entrepreneurial and sustainable businesses to improve venture and understand sustainable development. Students will be enable to analyze, how sustainable businesses provide competitive advantage and practices that firms adopt to grow revenues, cut costs, improve market share, enhance brands, and redesign products and processes.

Pre-requisite: None

This course introduces students to the mathematical concepts and applications Necessary for successful business careers. Topics will include finance charges, Cash discounts, commissions, payroll, tax deductions, depreciation, book value, compound interest, net present value, annuities and insurance.

Pre-requisite: None

This course emphasize the importance of basic statistical concepts, its applications and the use of analytical tools for solving business problems. The course also prepares students about the methods of data collection, application of analytical tools, analysis and interpretation data and reporting of results. The course helps students to develop skills in using statistical software.

Pre-requisite: MAT1001