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GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

CORE REQUIREMENTS

CONCENTRATION

ELECTIVES

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

At the completion of this course, students will:

• Be aware of the grammatical and syntactical rules of Arabic;
• Be able to pronounce numbers and distinguish between them correctly and the rules related to this;
• Be able to avoid common mistakes and be able to use the correct form of the language at both word and sentence levels;
• Be aware of the semantics of Arabic and the sphere of the meaning of the words in relation to its phonology;
• Be able to use dictionaries and rules of articulation therein, in addition to the relevant ones and the various methods of looking up words in them;
• Be able to understand the semantic connotations of individual words and how the context affects the meaning in a way that helps better understanding.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course aims at developing specific language skills of the students. The course focuses on certain syntactic aspects of Arabic in relation to verbs and nouns, then it moves on to studying Arabic numbers and the ways of their pronunciation. The course also refers in detail to the common mistakes found in abundance in the papers, magazines, governmental departments, etc. It also tackles the problems of articulations as far as the Daad and Zaa, Zay and dhal sounds are concerned. The semantic sphere of words forms part of this course, too. Added to this is the focus on well-known Arabic classical dictionaries such as Al-Qamous Al-Muheet, Lisaan Al-Arab, Mukhtaar Al-Sihaah, etc. This is accompanied with Library visits for purposes of practical training: how to look up words in Arabic dictionaries should be conducted with reference to the sequence of the Alphabet, the opposite direction method and Al-Khaleel method following the place of articulation starting with the glottal sounds. The course also deals with the impact of the context on the meaning.

Textbook/Reference:

• المهارات اللغوية : إعداد د.إبراهيم محمد الحريري - كلية الأمير سلطان للسياحة والإدارة.
• النحو الواضح في قواعد اللغة الغربية: علي الجارم ومصطفى أمين - دار المعارف مصر
• معاجم اللغة العربية : لسان العرب - القاموس المحيط - المعجم الوجيز/الوسيط - مختار الصحاح

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

At the completion of this course, students will:

• Be able to distinguish between the different forms the hamzah takes when at initial, middle and/or final position;
• Be able to understand the rules related to the writing of the letter taa in all its various forms and how to distinguish it from the haa when final;
• Be aware of the rules related to the maqsoor Alif and the mamdood Alif, and when the rules apply;
• Be aware of punctuation rules and identification of marks when writing;
• Learn various model and well-written texts that cover different issues;
• Learn how to write on various topics using different suitable writing styles and techniques.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course aims at developing the abilities of the students so as to be able to avoid writing mistakes in terms of spelling, punctuation, and other relevant rules. The students are also trained to write on various topics and learn to write for different purposes. This course deals with the different types of hamzah, be them Qat', Wasl, Mutawassitah, or Mutatarrifah. It is also concerned with the taa maftuhah and the taa marbutah as they occur in nouns, verbs and prepositions. The same applies to the distinction between how the haa and the taa marbutah. It is also indispensable in a course of this nature to contain the rules of punctuation since they play an important part when writing. There is also an applied part mainly concerned with the study of model texts of various forms, such as, essays, letters, reports, summaries, etc. The students will also be introduced to the rules governing research writing, and how to write on as many various topics and fields as possible.

Textbook/Reference:

• التحرير العربي: إعداد إبراهيم محمد الحريري - كلية الأمير سلطان للسياحة والإدارة
• قواعد الأملاء : عبدالسلام هارون - مكتبة الخانجي القاهرة.
• معجم الإعراب والإملاء: د.أصيل يعقوب - دار العلم للملايين بيروت.
• التحرير العربي : د.أحمد شوقي رضوان، د.عثمان صالح الغريم - مطبوعات جامعة الملك سعود.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

At the completion of this course, students will:

• Have an improved linguistic performance and fluency in terms of standard Arabic, and different types of reading;
• Be able to give speeches through exercise and practice and in accordance with the rules of oration;
• Have a refined literary sense through the exposure of its various components;
• Understand rhetoric and its relationship with appreciating literary forms;
• Be aware of the art of rhetoric being related to literary sense and involving the use of figures of speech, images, etc;
• Be able to analyse, mimic and be able to criticise texts;
• Develop their memorisation skills as for as various literary texts are concerned.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course aims at developing and improving the skills of the students to read and give speeches, and thus appreciate literary texts for their aesthetic value. The course defines reading and identifies its various types and the factors involved in improving it. It also focuses on oratory as an art having its own rules and regulations. Also part of this course is an introduction to literary sense with its elements, divisions, and the various factors that affect it. Literary analysis forms another part of this course. In addition, the basics of rhetoric are also dealt with. The course will also deal with the study and memorisation of selected texts that are representative of the various stages of the Arabic literature together with literary analytic study. The final part of the course will contain some texts for the student to try to adopt their similar styles when writing, especially in the way explanations and analyses are provided and information is documented.

Textbook/Reference:

• فن القراءة والإلقاء والتذوق الأدبي: إعداد د.إبراهيم محمد الحريري - كلية الأمير سلطان للسياحة والإدارة
• القراءة المثمرة: د.عبدالكريم بكار.
• أصول النقد الأدبي : أحمد الشايب.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

At the completion of this course, students will:

• Understand how Islamic morals are not superficial but represent part of the nature of humans in general and the Muslim in particular, and that such morals are in balance with the Muslim beliefs and arise from Islam;
• Recognize that ethics are not alien to mankind but certain aspects of it are innate, and others acquired through education and proper upbringing;
• Know the ethics related to all various fields;
• Know how Islam is keen on establishing safety and security for all people;
• Examine the provisions of Islam as to respecting covenants, treaties, accords, contracts, etc;
• Be aware of Islamic rules as to preservation of environment, keeping it clean and beautiful, and protecting it against any mistreatment or acts of destruction;
• Know Islam's principles as to caring for the elderly and their like, in addition to attention given to Nursing Homes and Charities;
• Know how Islam urges its followers to abide by the laws introduced to bring good and welfare to the society such as the traffic laws, sanitation regulation and health rules.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course focuses on the role played by ethics and behaviour in the life of the individual and the society, and in enhancing the social security of the Ummah and the whole of mankind being a characteristic of necessary for the stability of any society. The course focuses on Islamic morals and ethics, which are based on the principle of reward and punishment and not on personal interest and like-treatment, which are considered un-Islamic. The course also clarifies that some morals are innate and some are acquired through education received in the house or in other educational and social institutions, and by proper upbringing. Ethics are also related to study in all fields of education. The course also deals with social security as one of the aspects of civilisation and as it has impact on the environment and natural surroundings and animal life. Also, how the elderly and the disabled are cared for, represent an important part of this course which also tackles the issues related to establishing security in the society and abiding by its laws and regulations as manifested in those related to traffic, sanitation, water, electricity, etc. which the Muslim is encouraged not to waste.

Textbook/Reference:

• الأخلاق والأمن الاجتماعي :د.إبراهيم محمد الحريري - كلية الأمير سلطان للسياحة والإدارة
• خلق المسلم: محمد الغزالي - دار الكتب الإسلامية القاهرة
• حقوق الإنسان في الإسلام: علي عبدالواحد وافي - مطبعة نهضة مصر

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

At the completion of this course, students will:

• Be aware of Islamic family system owing to its agreement with human nature and in consideration of the fact that the family is the cornerstone of the society;
• Be aware of the status of women in Islam compared to their status in other religions and cultures;
• Recognize the importance of marriage in Islam and the related issues such as inheritance and divorce;
• Be aware of the right to ownership and its different types within the Sharia as to what is allowed and what is not;
• Identify the various means of lawful and unlawful gains, as well as the Islamic ruling as to what is permitted and what is prohibited.
• Be aware of the different types of sales and the trading rules in Islam;
• Be aware of the importance of work and fighting unemployment;
• Understand the concepts and the role of state and values of government in Islam, as they are the pillars of the Islamic state;
• Be aware of the rights and duties of the ruler and that accountability and provision of advice should be conducted in the best possible manner.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course provides students with knowledge of Islamic systems regarding the family, economy and government. The course studies the family system in Islam, and deals with the relatives and their rights and obligations from an Islamic perspective. The course also introduces the status of women in Islam compared to other religions and civilisations that came before and after Islam. Marriage and all other related issues such as engagement, wilaya (authorisation), dowry, etc are also dealt with. In addition, the rulings of divorce and all its different types and relevant issues form part of this course which also answers the misconceptions and misunderstandings related to polygamy, intermingling of the two sexes, women dress code, inheritance, etc. The course deals with the right to ownership in comparison with capitalism and socialism. The course also investigates the restrictions imposed on ownership, the aspects of public possession, lawful and unlawful means of gain when trading, the market laws and how to benefit from new organising regulations and ways of supervising trading activities, labour system and rights and duties of employees.

Textbook/Reference:

• مصادر التشريع والقضاء المستجدة: د.إبراهيم محمد الحريري - كلية الأمير سلطان للسسياحة والإدارة
• مصادر التشريع الإسلامي:عبدالوهاب خلاف - دار القلم الكويت
• مناهج الاجتهاد في الإسلام: محمد سلام مدكور - جامعة الكويت
• الفتاوي الشرعية في القضايا المعاصرة: محمد الحصين - وزارة الشؤون الإسلامية - السعودية.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

At the completion of this course, students will:

• Be aware of the legislative aspect in Islam.
• Be able to identify the sources of legislation and emphasizing the role of Ijtihaad.
• Understand the importance of codification of Sharia in a way that meets the requirements of the present age.
• Be aware of the status Justice in Islam occupies in addition to its independence and integrity.
• Understand the juristic rules, which assist the Sharia in achieving its objectives.
• Study examples of Ijtihaad rulings in relation to modern issues.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course introduces the sources of Islamic legislation to the students who are also made familiar with the importance of converting Sharia rulings into laws in a way that meets the requirements of the present age. The role of Ijtihaad as a means of establishing the flexibility of the Sharia forms part of this course; too, since it is manifested in the way rulings and regulations are introduced with regard to modern issues. The course also covers judicial issues and discusses the role of jurisprudential rules relevant to the justice system in Islam. This course focuses on defining Islamic legislation and identifying its sources, mainly, the Holy Qur'an, the Sunnah, the Qiyaas or analogy, and Ijmaa' or consensus of scholars. There are also subsidiary sources such as Istihsaan, Istishaab, Masalih Mursalah, Sayings of the Prophet's companions and legislations of previous religions. The course also explains that Ijtihaad is based on fundamentals in the Holy Qur'an and the Sunnah first, then on the rest of the sources. The course also investigates the religious studies carried out in this field in addition to the role of the juristic councils as/ar as the Ijtihaadi rulings are concerned. Many topics are discussed such as the rulings related to economic issues in the fields of finance, insurance contracts, commercial dealings, bank transactions, trade codes, fixed assets regulations. Also, other judicial, medical and political issues are focused upon, not neglecting modern subjects related to the present age.

Textbook/Reference:

• مصادر التشريع والقضايا المستجدة: د.إبراهيم محمد الحريري - كلية الأمير سلطان للسياحة والإدارة.
• .مصادر التشريع الإسلامي: عبدالوهاب خلاف - دار القلم الكويت
• مناهج الاجتهاد في الإسلام: محمد سلام مدكور جامعة الكويت.
• الفتاوي الشرعية في القضايا المعاصرة: محمد الحصين - وزارة الشؤون الإسلامية-السعودية.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

At the completion of this course, students will:

• Be aware of the legislative aspect in Islam.
• Be able to identify the sources of legislation and emphasizing the role of Ijtihaad.
• Understand the importance of codification of Sharia in a way that meets the requirements of the present age.
• Be aware of the status Justice in Islam occupies in addition to its independence and integrity.
• Understand the juristic rules, which assist the Sharia in achieving its objectives. Study examples of Ijtihaad rulings in relation to modern issues.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course introduces the sources of Islamic legislation to the students who are also made familiar with the importance of converting Sharia rulings into laws in a way that meets the requirements of the present age. The role of Ijtihaad as a means of establishing the flexibility of the Sharia forms part of this course; too, since it is manifested in the way rulings and regulations are introduced with regard to modern issues. The course also covers judicial issues and discusses the role of jurisprudential rules relevant to the justice system in Islam. This course focuses on defining Islamic legislation and identifying its sources, mainly, the Holy Qur'an, the Sunnah, the Qiyaas or analogy, and Ijmaa' or consensus of scholars. There are also subsidiary sources such as Istihsaan, Istishaab, Masalih Mursalah, Sayings of the Prophet's companions and legislations of previous religions. The course also explains that Ijtihaad is based on fundamentals in the Holy Qur'an and the Sunnah first, then on the rest of the sources. The course also investigates the religious studies carried out in this field in addition to the role of the juristic councils as-far as the Ijtihaadi rulings are concerned. Many topics are discussed such as the rulings related to economic issues in the fields of finance, insurance contracts, commercial dealings, bank transactions, trade codes, fixed assets regulations. Also, other judicial, medical and political issues are focused upon, not neglecting modern subjects related to the present age.

Textbook/Reference:

• الموجز في الأديان والمذاهب المعاصرة: ناصر القفازي وناصر العقل - دار الصميعي -الرياض.
• العقيدة الإسلامية وأسسها: عبدالرحمن حنبكة - دار القلم - دمشق.
• المذهب الإسلامية: محمد أبو زهرة- مكتبة الآداب - القاهرة.
• الموسوعة الميسرة في الأديان والمذاهب المعاصرة إصدار الندوة العالمية للشباب الإسلامي -الرياض
• الفصل في الملل والأهواء والنحل: لابن حزم الظاهري - مكتبات عكاظ الرياض

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

At the completion of this course, students will:

• Be aware of the most renown divine and human religions and faiths and investigation of some of their texts so as to show what is authentic and what has changed leading to deviation and formation of new sects, groups and doctrines.
• Know the ways and means used by orientalists and Christian preachers by way of promoting their beliefs to convert people.
• Be aware of some of the modern religious and non-religious sects and groups, which aim at corruption and deviation so that the students are aware of their dangers.
• Be aware of the most well-known advocates of materialism, atheism and other deviated concepts which aim at rejection of all types of belief and separating religion from life so as to understand the dangers involved in such calls.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course aims at introducing the students to the various contemporary religions and doctrines in order that the students recognize the greatness of Islam and its usefulness to all mankind. The course deals in a comprehensive and well-documented way with all the issues mentioned above. It investigates the divine religions of Judaism and Christianity, and the sects and groups resulted thereof such as Masonry, Orientalism, Evangelism as ways of intellectual and cultural invasion. The course also looks into Buddhism, Confucianism and Hinduism as examples of non-divine religions that are widespread in India, China, Japan and other southeastern Asian countries. This course also studies some contemporary doctrines, which have religious presence such as the Batinism, Ismaelism, Nusairism, Qadianism, Babism, Bahaism, as well as other materialistic and atheistic creeds such as Communism, or corruptive ones such as Secularism, Existentialism and Nationalism.

Textbook/Reference:

• الموجز في الأديان والمذاهب المعاصرة: ناصر القفازي وناصر العقل - دار الصميعي -الرياض.
• العقيدة الإسلامية وأسسها: عبدالرحمن حنبكة - دار القلم - دمشق.
• المذهب الإسلامية: محمد أبو زهرة- مكتبة الآداب - القاهرة.
• الموسوعة الميسرة في الأديان والمذاهب المعاصرة إصدار الندوة العالمية للشباب الإسلامي -الرياض
• الفصل في الملل والأهواء والنحل: لابن حزم الظاهري - مكتبات عكاظ الرياض

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

At the completion of this course, students will:

• Be aware of basics mathematic concepts used in business such as fractions, percentages, exponents, and geometric formulas.
• Know the principles of polynomials and linear equations.
• Know the basic operations on vectors and matrices.
• Know the concepts and operations of determinants.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course seeks to introduce students with a comprehensive review of basics mathematic concepts. The course will also introduce students to basic algebraic topics including, polynomials, and linear equations. Special attention is given to the operations on vectors, matrices and determinants.

Textbook/Reference:

• Mark Dugopolski, College Algebra, Addison-Wesley; 4 edition 2007.
• Frank S. Budnick, Aplied Mathematics for Business, MHHE, 4th edition 1998.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

At the completion of this course, students will:

• Understand the importance of communication skills in developing managerial and service performance in organizations.
• Use different means of communication that include: writing, verbal/non verbal communication, electronics and telephonic communication networks.
• Develop effective communication skills between personnel and management.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

The importance of communication skills in developing managerial and service performance in business organizations are introduced. Means of communication that include: writing, verbal communication, telephone, computer, and electronic mail. Means of developing communication skills used between personnel, management and customers in business organizations.

Textbook/Reference:

• Courtland L. Bovee, John V. Thill, Barbara E.Schatzman, Business Communications Today, Practice Hall, 8th Edition, 2004.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

At the completion of this course, students will:

• Have acquired the basic skills needed for successful academic study.
• Have developed, through tuition and practice, such skills in an English language medium.
• Be familiar with basic techniques of acquiring and presenting relevant information in English.
• Understand the need for adherence to recognised standards of academic rigour, both in argument and presentation.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course is intended to equip students with the necessary study skills to enhance their application to their academic studies in an English language medium. The course focuses on the development of skills in locating, analysing, extracting and presenting relevant academic information. Specifically, students will acquire skills in locating and using sources of information effectively; identifying relevant information; note-taking from both oral and written sources; summarising and re¬phrasing; basic research techniques utilising both textual and electronic media, and logical sequencing of information.

Textbook/Reference:

• Study Skills in English - Michael J. Wallace - Cambridge UP
• Study Task in English - Waters/Waters - CUP
• English for Academic Purposes - Suleiman S. Mazyad
• Basic Skills for Academic Reading - J.V. Ramsey
• Paragraph Development - Arnandet/Barret
• Words in Motion - An interactive approach to writing - D. Olsher

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

At the completion of this course, students will:

• Be capable of recognising and using the major types of extended writing (essays, reports, assignments/projects).
• Have developed, through analysis and practice, an awareness of the different structures and linguistic forms appropriate to each.
• Have acquired proficiency in presenting lengthier and more complex information effectively.
• Have expanded their relevant English vocabulary.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course follows on from ENG 101 and further extends student skills in presenting information in written form. The course focusses on ensuring that students can recognise the appropriate structures and forms of English used in each of the main types of extended writing, and apply these in their own work. Specifically, students will analyse samples of each type and present written examples from notes provided, practice using the appropriate linguistic forms for each, and through extensive practice expand their academic vocabulary.

Textbook/Reference:

• Better Writing (Arab World Edition) Harrison, Garnet Publishing.
• Advanced Vocabulary and Idiom - Thomas - Longman

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

At the completion of this course, students will:

• Be able to understand and use the accepted forms of English used in a business environment.
• Understand the different forms of English used in both formal and informal business communications.
• Have developed proficiency in using English in face-to-face, telephonic/electronic and written business communications.
• Be aware of the use and interpretation of graphic instruments (graphs, charts, flowcharts etc) in business communication.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course aims to equip students with the knowledge skills and awareness to function comfortably in English in a business environment as well as to enable them to more effectively pursue their academic studies in an English language medium. As such the course will include meeting others in a business context; using common media such as the telephone; fax, email, text-messaging, memoranda, brief reports and various types of business letter effectively; exchanging and reporting information; analysing and describing business trends and processes; utilising graphical presentation; making arrangements and negotiating at a simple level.

Textbook/Reference:

• Business Objectives-Hollet/Duckworth, Oxford UP (Student Book & Workbook).
• Business Basics - Grant/McLarty - OUP
• Business Correspondence - A Guide to everyday writing - Longheed -Longman.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

At the completion of this course, students will:

• Be able to define concepts, principles and the applications of statistics in business.
• Be introduced to different ways of collecting, organizing and presenting statistical data.
• Be aware of different sampling methods.
• Be aware of different methods for describing data and calculating the central tendency.
• Be aware of different methods for calculating the dispersion.
• Be aware of different methods for calculating the correlation.
• Be aware of different methods for calculating the regression.
• Know how to use statistical software to organize and present statistical data.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

The course covers fundamental concepts and principles of statistics, methods of sampling, calculating the arithmetic mean, median, standard deviation, correlation and regression. This course introduces the applications of statistics in business. Special attention is given to different methods of collecting, organizing and presenting statistical data and the applications of these methods during lab sessions using statistical software.

Textbook/Reference:

• Douglas A. Lind, William G. Marchal, Samuel A. Wathen, Basic Statistics for Business and Economics, McGraw-Hill, 5th international edition, 2005.
• Wayne W. Levin, and Rubin, Statistics for Management, Prentice-Hall Publishing Company, 7th edition 1997.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

At the completion of this course, students will:

• Be aware of the principles, theories and methods of psychology;
• Be introduced to the basic application of psychological principles and methods;
• Be able to relate these theories to human behaviour;
• Be aware of the potential effects of nature, society and economy on human behaviour.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course seeks to introduce concepts, theories and methods of psychology. The effects of nature, society and economy on human behaviour are introduced. Methods used for measuring mental and emotional abilities of personnel. Topics include physiological psychology, learning, memory personality, motivation and emotion.

Textbook/Reference:

• Kowalaski, Psychology: Brain, Behaviour and Culture, Wiley, 4th edition 2006.
• Mussen, P. ET. Al., Psychology: An introduction, D.C. Heath and Company,2001.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

At the completion of this course, students will:

• Be aware of the basics and principles of economy science and economical systems.
• Study the wide concept of the economical theory in the level of micro analysis and the production and distribution theories.
• Study the theory of Market price in the environment of deferent market structures that include consumer behaviour, project behaviour, industry behaviour theories and the law of demand and supply.
• Understand the economical objectives of business and study the problem of economical resources distribution for different uses.
• Know two directions for identifying maximizing revenue, explicit and implicit costs and the accounting and economical gains.
• Understand and apply the cost-benefit analysis on business and society including the relationship with the environmental institutions. Understand the four basic market structures (competition, monopolistic competition, oligopoly and monopoly); basic characteristics, long run profitability, efficiency, impact on the consumer, and determination of profit-maximizing level of output. Study the economics of industry.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course introduces the economical basics, principles, theories and policies in the level of micro analysis in the free market economy as a system to deal with the scarcity problem. It also introduces the processes of decision-making in the economical units and supply and demand sides. The course focuses of utilization of resources distribution, different markets analysis, industry structures, shortage, controls; social costs and benefits; international trade; comparative systems. Special attention is given to the economic issues related to KSA.

Textbook/Reference:

• Micheal Parkin, Microeeonomics, Addison Wesley, 2002.
• N. Gregory Mankiw, Principles of Microeeonomies, Thomson South Western College, 3rd edition 2003

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

At the completion of this course, students will:

• Know the basic concepts of Information Technology.
• Be aware of the importance of information technology in modern business.
• Know the advanced concepts of spreadsheet.
• Practice the application of spreadsheet for data processing in real business.
• Practice the application of database in real business.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

The purpose of this course is to provide students with an understanding of the information technology and office automation. The course focuses on the use the spreadsheet, and database applications such as Excel and Access in real business applications. Practical sessions are introduced in computer labs for Excel and Access.

Textbook/Reference:

• Raymond McLeod, Jr. George Schell, Management Information Systems, ih Prentice Hall, 10™ Edition 2007. Sherry Kinkoph, "How to use MS Office 2000", Sams Publishing 1999

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

At the completion of this course, students will:

• Know the uses of and differences between quantitative and qualitative methods;
• Apply the terms, concepts, methods and processes in evaluating and writing research projects;
• Be able to analyse data using hypothesis testing, multiple regression, correlation analysis, ANOVA, and Chi-squared.
• Produce a plan for proposal for a research investigation in the field of management.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course introduces the processes and principles used in planning, conducting, reviewing and conducting research, and also provides guidance in completing a research project. It will explore and evaluate quantitative methods of inquiry, such as survey research, experimental designs, questionnaires, as well as qualitative methods of inquiry, e.g., interviews, focus groups, case studies, content analysis, and ethnographic. Special attention is given to data analysis using hypothesis testing, multiple regression, correlation analysis, ANOVA, and Chi-squared.

Textbook/Reference:

• Alan Bryman, Emma Bell, Business Research Methods, Oxford University Press 2004.
• Douglas A. Lind, William G. Marchal, Samuel A. Wathen, Basic Statistics for Business and Economics, McGraw-Hill, 5th international edition, 2005.
• Wayne W. Levin, and Rubin, Statistics for Management, Prentice-Hall Publishing Company, 7th edition 1997.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

At the completion of this course, students will:

• Be familiar with the basic definitions and functional relationships within the field of macroeconomics;
• Be familiar with the national and regional economics.
• Be able to understand the components of the total income-spending stream and how the variables interact through individual and government decisions both domestically and internationally;
• Understand the potential impact of monetary and fiscal policies in changing the economic environment;
• Be familiar with the competing schools of macroeconomic theory.
• Be familiar with the basic definitions and functional relationships within inflation and employment.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course seeks to introduce students to the analysis of relationships among such variables as national income, employment, inflation and the quantity of money. The roles of government expenditure, taxation and monetary policy, international finance and economic development are introduced. Special attention is given to the national and regional economics.

Textbook/Reference:

• Joseph E. Stiglitz, Principles of Macroeconomics, W. W. Norton & Company, 3rd edition 2003.
• William Baumol & Alan Blinder, Macroeconomics: Principles and Policy, SW College, 9th edition 2004.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

At the completion of this course, students will:

• Understand the meaning of accounting, its ramifications, and related ethics.
• Understand basic accounting concepts and principles.
• Be aware of the assumptions underlying the preparation of financial statements.
• Appreciate the extent to which financial statements meet the information needs of stakeholders.
• Practice with the post-closing trial balance and preparing the basic financial statements.
• Be able to demonstrate the accounting procedures used in a service and a merchandising business organized as a sole proprietorship.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course presents accounting principles and techniques underlying the preparation of the income statement and balance sheet of a business enterprise. An overview of generally accepted accounting principles as they relate to the recognition of revenues, and expenses, and the valuation of assets and liabilities. The course focuses on the study of ethics in accounting. Special attention is given to the utilization of basic accounting software packages.

Textbook/Reference:

• Weygandt, J., D. Kieso, and P. Kell, Accounting principles, John Wiley & Sons. Inc. New York, 7lh 2005.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

At the completion of this course, students will:

• Be able to develop an understanding of different business principles through the theory and practice in organizations;
• Have a basic understanding of international business in advanced western economies as well as in the transition context.
• Understand the main issues pertaining to the business development in an international context.
• Have a solid foundation on which more focused and concentrated business studies can be developed.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

An introductory survey of business wherein students examine and gain an understanding of the various types of business organization and its relationship to other institutions in society. Also discussed are the nature and form of long- and short-term financing and the selection and motivation of personnel. In addition, the management and marketing functions will be discussed. The course will emphasize business ethics, accounting concepts, quality management, investments, and successful entrepreneurship. The Small Business Administration will be analyzed concerning personal entrepreneurship. The course examines business ownership, organization, management, marketing, human resources management, production, and finance. In addition, the course explores issues in the relationships between capitalism and business, the law and business, and government and business.

Textbook/Reference:

• Worthington, I. & C. Britton, The Business Environment, 5" edition, Prentice Hall: London 2007.
• Rugman, A. & R.M. Hodgetts, International Business, 3rd edition, Prentice Hall: London 2003.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

At the completion of this course, students will:

• Be able to demonstrate an understanding of the importance of marketing to the success of an organization;
• Be able to demonstrate their understanding of marketing development and concepts (4 Ps);
• Be familiar with the concept of market research, planning and the use of appropriate methods;
• Be introduced to consumer behaviours and actions;
• Be introduced to international and service marketing.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

The basic principles of marketing are introduced. Material covers marketing's role in society and the company. Marketing concepts, market segmentation and target marketing, market measurement, and the elements of the marketing mix, including product planning, physical distribution, personal selling, mass selling and price setting are covered within this course.

Textbook/Reference:

• Philip Kotler, Gary Armstrong, Principles of Marketing, ll1 edition Prentice Hall 2006.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

At the completion of this course, students will:

• Become familiar with management theories.
• Be able to identify problems and to critically think and understand strategies that meet the challenges of managers in business.
• Have an understanding of the components of management and how they relate to each other.
• Be able to work in teams to solve problems and make decisions and to realize that learning about management requires a lifetime commitment.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

To investigate the way that managers get things done in an organization relying on the dynamic processes of strategic planning, business development, budgeting, and operations to move their organizations forward and achieve results. The concepts and skills needed to manage effectively under constantly changing conditions are identified. The course will review the skill of influencing the direction and functions of an organization and will develop students' appreciation of these management activities and their links to employee performance. Active involvement through lectures, discussion, videos, case studies, and group exercises is required of each student. This course focuses specifically on financial services. The problems of developing countries including Saudi Arabia are given emphasis. Efforts will be made to relate the academic field of management to Saudi Arabia and GCC countries.

Textbook/Reference:

• Ricky W. Griffin, Fundamentals of Management: Core Concepts and Applications, Bk & Cdr, 3rd edition 2005.
• Bateman, T., Snell, S. Management- the New Competitive Landscape, New York, NY: McGraw- Hill/Irwin, sixth edition 2004.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

At the completion of this course, students will:

• Be able to identify accounts receivables, notes receivables, analysis and valuation.
• Know the inventory costing methods, talk about their effect on financial statements, and explain inventory internal control procedures.
• Be able to define fixed assets, natural resources, intangibles and internal controls over fixed assets; account for acquisition, depreciation and disposal of fixed assets.
• Be able to identify and account for current and long-term liabilities, payroll and payroll taxes.
• Recognize the partnership and the corporate form of business organization, the components of stockholder's equity and journalize related transactions; account for cash dividends and distinguish between stock dividends and stock splits.
• cash flow statements, and their methods of preparation.
• Practice one of the basic accounting software packages.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Accounting principles and techniques underlying the financial statements of partnerships and corporations: accounting for stock and dividends; accounting for bond issues; statements for cash flows; analysis of financial statements; cost accounting systems for manufacturing concerns; cost volume-profit analysis; responsibility accounting; and budgeting. Cost revenue analysis for decision making and the study of ethics in accounting are also introduced. Utilization of basic accounting software packages.

Textbook/Reference:

• Weygandt, J., D. Kieso, and P. Kimmel, Accounting principles, John Wiley& Sons. Inc. New York, 7™ 2005.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

At the completion of this course, students will:

• Learn the basic institutional knowledge of finance.
• Learn of how to price risky assets through focusing on the Capital Asset Pricing Model.
• Learn of the time value of money concepts, financial analysis and planning and working capital management.
• Learn of the fundamental concepts of financial analysis and planning within the context of the Saudi financial markets.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course will introduce students to the basic concepts of finance. Topics include basic institutional knowledge of the finance sector and an introduction to the theory of pricing of risky assets, focusing on the Capital Asset Pricing Model; methods of allowing for inflation, and the treatment of risk; instruments of corporate funding; and an introduction to complex financial instruments such as options and futures. Special attention is given to the Saudi financial market.

Textbook/Reference:

• Gitman L.G., Principles of Managerial Finance, Addison Wesley, llth 2006.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

At the completion of this course, students will:

• Be aware of the fundamentals of organizational culture and its dimensions.
• Be aware of how to manage cultural diversity.
• Be aware of the positive outcomes of decentralization in organizations.
• Be aware of the importance of team-building and team-work in organizations;
• Be aware of different leadership styles and the positive outcomes of each type.
• Be aware of the role of leadership in building culture.
• Learn evaluation of culture and leadership.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course is designed to provide students with the fundamentals of culture and its dimensions and the role of leadership in building culture. The course focuses on complex business realities of present day, and the crucial role leadership plays in successfully applying the principles of culture to achieve the organizational goals, especially in KSA as well as GCC countries.

Textbook/Reference:

• Edgar H. Schein, Organiizational Culture and Leadership, Jossey-Bass Business & Management, 3rd edition, 2004.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

At the completion of this course, students will:

• Understand the basic laws that affect the operations of any business;
• Learn to think in legal terms in order to avoid wrongdoing or liability;
• Be aware of employment contracts;
• Be able to define the rights and responsibilities granted or imposed by law upon business organizations.
• Recognize current issues of business such as checks, electronic funds transfer, and Internet law.
• Be aware of environmental law.
• Recognize the impacts of the WTO on business and commercial aspects of KSA and the expanding trends of business transactions with GCC countries.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course is designed to provide and to increase the understanding of the legal principles, which apply to normal business transactions. Contracts, labour management responsibilities, property insurance, partnerships, multi-nationals, franchising, torts and business crimes are among the topics discussed. The course focuses on the current issues of business such as checks, electronic funds transfer, and Internet law. Special attention is given to the impacts of the WTO on business and commercial aspects of KSA and the expanding trends1 of business transactions with GCC countries.

Textbook/Reference:

• Henry R. Cheeseman, Business Law, 6tn Edition, Prentice Hall, 2007.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

At the completion of this course, students will:

• Be aware of human behaviour in organizations;
• Be aware of motivational theories and their impact on human behaviour;
• Be aware of influence tactics;
• Be aware of work-teams, their types, team effectiveness framework, managing diversity, and diagnosing the causes of poor team performance;
• Be aware of communication processes and control techniques.
• Be introduced to KSA and GCC organizations' performance.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This introductory course in organizational behaviour integrates the management and behavioural principles, techniques, and concepts associated with the productivity of organizational resources. It focus on human behaviour in organizations and is primarily concerned with improving organizational efficiency and effectiveness through an increased understanding of the behaviour of people at work. Topics include motivation, leadership theory, group dynamics, communications and control techniques. Special attention is given to the performance of organizations in KSA and GCC.

Textbook/Reference:

• Stephen P. Robbins, Organizational Behaviour, Prentice Hall, 11th edition 2007.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

At the completion of this course, students will:

• Be aware of the role of operations management in business competitiveness.
• Be aware of the business drivers for operational design.
• Be aware of operational requirements for developing short and long term plans.
• Be aware of the importance of employee team-driven and customer-centred improvement in organizations.
• Be aware of various quantitative management tools for operational improvements.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course is designed to introduce students to a number of topics that form the foundation of making operational decisions. Topics include forecasting techniques, capacity planning, plant location, inventory management, quality control, MRP and ERP systems and supply chain.

Textbook/Reference:

• Jay Heizer, Barry Render, Principles of Operations Management, Prentice Hall, 6th Edition 2005.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

At the completion of this course, students will:

• Know the concepts, terminologies, and structure of Management Information Systems.
• Understand the role of technology and Information Systems (IS) in Business Administration as tools for performance improvement.
• Be aware of the systems approach used for building management information systems in organizations.
• Know the quality basics and factors used to evaluate the performance of management information systems.
• Be aware of legal and ethical issues related to the use of management information systems in organizations.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course presents the concepts, terminology and structure of management information systems and overviews the roles of information technologies in organizations. It presents the systems approach used for building management information systems in organizations. Special attention is given to economical and ethical issues such as copyright, privacy, and profession ethics.

Textbook/Reference:

• Raymond McLeod, Jr. George Schell, Management Information Systems, Prentice Hall, 10th Edition 2007.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

At the completion of this course, students will:

• Recognize the dimensions of tourism and hospitality business, especially the carrier and employment prospects.
• Be aware of the global perspective of tourism and hospitality business.
• Be aware of the strategic marketing aspects of tourism and hospitality.
• Be aware of the impact of technology on tourism and hospitality.
• Be aware of food service and lodging management with a focus on franchising.
• Be aware of issues and problems related to travel business.
• Understand selection and procurement in purchasing.
• Be aware of the role played by ethics in the field of tourism and hospitality.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

The course offers an overview of the tourism and hospitality industries. It introduces the global and strategic dimensions of the tourism and hospitality industries with special emphasis on the impact of technology on tourism and hospitality business. The course reviews the food service and lodging franchise management. It introduces the purchasing function in the hospitality industry. The course also integrates an overview of the Saudi Arabian tourism and the hospitality business.

Textbook/Reference:

• Rocco M. Anglo, Andrew N. Vladmir, Hospitality Today: An Introduction, 5th edition 2004.
• Charles R. Gorldner, J. R. Brent Ritchie, Robert W. Mclctosh, Tourism: Principles, practices, philosophies, Wiley, 8th edition 2000.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

At the completion of this course, students will:

• Know the concepts, terminologies and applications of operations research.
• Know the fundamentals of linear programming as a tool for business problem solving.
• Practice in the formulation of goal function, and constraints' equations and in solving these equations to achieve the goal function.
• Know the simplex method used to solve optimisation problems.
• Apply the operations research techniques to solve real business problems.
• Practice one of the software packages for operations research.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course presents the concepts, terminology and applications of operations research. It introduces linear programming as a tool for business problem solving. The course focuses on the formulation of goal function, constraints' equations and solving these equations to achieve the goal function. Also the course introduces the simplex method used to solve the optimisation problems. Special attention is given to the applications of operations research techniques to solve real business problems using software packages.

Textbook/Reference:

• Hamdy A. Taha, Operations Research: An Introduction, Prentice-Hall, 7th edition 2003.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

At the completion of this course, students will:

• Be aware of the strategic management process.
• Understand strategy development and the choices involved.
• Be able to perform external and internal analysis, and identify their threats, opportunities, strengths and weaknesses.
• Know implementation and control strategies.
• Develop abilities and skills to deal with strategic issues through an analysis of specific and general business cases.
• Be aware of the application of strategic management on Saudi and GCC business cases.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Integration of the various areas of business for the purpose of analysing and recommending strategies for planning and decision making within the firm and defined environment. The focus of this course is on strategic analysis, functional level, business level, competitive level and global level. Emphasis is given to problem analysis, the decision-making process, operations implementation, control and continued appraisal of polices and goals. Saudi and GCC business cases and computer-based simulation are integrated as supplementary material.

Textbook/Reference:

• Fred R. David, Strategic Management: Concepts and Cases, Prentice Hall, 11th edition 2007.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

At the completion of this course, students will:

• Know the traditional French and Modem International Kitchen.
• Know the importance of sanitation and cleanliness in kitchen areas.
• Understand stress on personal hygiene procedures.
• Know different kitchen areas and layout.
• Know different preparation and cooking methods for: vegetables, meat, poultry and seafood, with practical training.
• Have practised different types of service.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Introduction to the traditional French Cuisine and the Modern International Kitchen; the importance of personal hygiene and kitchen sanitation requirements; the causes of food borne illnesses and ways of prevention; and different kitchen sections and layout of an ideal production centre; preparation methods for vegetables, meat, poultry and seafood; understand different cooking methods for food items and practice training on all preparation and cooking methods, and practice of types of service and their practical applications.

Textbook/Reference:

• Wayne Gisslen, Professional Cooking, The American Hotel and Motel Association.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

At the completion of this course, students will:

• Know the responsibilities and duties of the Food & Beverage Department.
• Know the relations and co-ordination between Food & Beverage
• Know the department and other departments of the hotel.
• Demonstrate practical skills in menu planning and pricing procedures.
• Know commissaries and mass catering in institutions.
• Know food cost controlling throughout the food cycle .

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course covers the duties and responsibilities of the food and beverage department, the relations and co-ordination between F & B Dept. and other hotel departments, the menu planning stages based on a careful study of markets and competitors. Pricing methods and cost control procedures in the food cycle are analysed and commissaries and methods of catering for large functions, and institutions are studied.

Textbook/Reference:

• Jack Ninemeier, Management of Food & Beverage Operations, The American Hotel & Motel Association.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

At the completion of this course, students will:

• Know the rooms' division and its relationship with other departments in hotels.
• Know the organizational charts of RD.
• Have practised the operations of each department in RD.
• Know relations between the different departments in the RD.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

The course introduces the rooms division in hotel establishments and explains the different departments: front offices, housekeeping, laundry & dry cleaning, telephone operator and security. Also covers the relationship between rooms' division departments and other departments in the hotel, and its importance in improving performance and service in hotel establishments.

Textbook/Reference:

• M. Kasanana, Managing Front Office Operations, American Hotel & Motel Association,
• M. Kappa, Housekeeping Management, American Hotel & Motel Association

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

At the completion of this course, students will:

• Be familiar with the responsibilities and duties of the rooms division manager.
• Identify duties and responsibilities of department heads and their appropriate job descriptions.
• Be aware of the administrative system controlling tasks and communications between the different departments.
• Be aware of the necessary management functions of the rooms division.
• Know the importance of regular meetings within the division.
• Know the importance of evaluating monthly performance reports presented by each of the division's departments.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course covers the responsibilities, duties and administrative tasks of the rooms division manager; the duties, responsibilities and tasks of department heads and their job descriptions; and the administrative system that controls tasks, relations and communications between the different departments of the division; Also. It covers the management functions of the division: planning, organizing, directing, controlling, and evaluating; the importance of regular meetings for the division and its sub-departments, and the presentation of monthly reports and their evaluations.

Textbook/Reference:

• M. Kasanana, Managing Front Office Operations, American Hotel & Motel Association
• M. Kappa, Housekeeping Management, American Hotel & Motel Association

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

At the completion of this course, students will:

• Know the software applied in hotel industries.
• Use Fidelio's program and its applications in food & beverage.
• Use Fidelio's program and its applications in Rooms Division.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

The course deals with the software applied in hotel industries such as Fidelio.

Textbook/Reference:

• Fidelio's Software (Applications on Food & Beverage Operations and Room Division Operations

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

At the completion of this course, students will:

• Understand methods of matching different hospitality facilities to different market segments.
• Understand ideal planning procedures for hotel lobby, guestrooms, restaurants, kitchens, administration offices, stores receiving area and other hotel facilities.
• Be familiar with types of installations and furniture required for furnishing different types of hospitality facilities.
• Know methods of managing, controlling, regular maintaining and refurbishing of hospitality facilities.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course introduces methods of determining hospitality facilities that match different market segments; ideal planning procedures for hospitality facilities such as: main lobby, guestrooms, restaurants, kitchens, administration offices, stores and receiving area; types of installations and furniture necessary for furnishing different types of hospitality facilities; and ideal methods of managing, controlling, maintaining and refurbishing of hospitality facilities.

Textbook/Reference:

• Hotels and Resorts: Planning Design, Refurbishment by Fred Lawson

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

At the completion of this course, students will:

• Know the importance of applying sanitation and safety management systems in hospitality premises and Hajj & Umra events.
• Know checklists in facilities cleaning and maintenance.
• Know checklists in facilities safety.
• Understand the HACCP system used to control food cycle steps.
• Know proper procedures used in preventing food contamination in food production and service.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course illustrates the fundamentals of sanitation and safety in hospitality premises. It also provides checklists necessary for implementing cleaning, maintenance and safety procedures in hospitality facilities. It also explains the HACCP system used in food cycle steps, and illustrates the proper procedures that must be used to prevent food and beverage contamination during production and service.

Textbook/Reference:

• Ronald J. Cichy., Quality Sanitation and Safety Management., The American Hotel and Lodging Educational Institute.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

At the completion of this course, students will:

• Know the frame that organizes and establishes tourism activity domestically and internationally.
• Know the Kingdom's laws and legislation applicable in tourism & hospitality fields.
• Be aware of international agreements concerning hospitality & tourism premises relations.
• Have been exposed to hospitality & tourism management contracts and tourism marketing contracts.
• Know the rights and responsibilities granted or imposed by law upon tourism & hospitality premises owners or managers, employees and guests.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course Introduces the frame that organizes and establishes tourism activity domestically and internationally, the Kingdom's laws and legislations applicable in tourism & hospitality fields; It also introduces international agreements concerning hospitality & tourism premises relations, and hospitality & tourism management and tourism marketing contracts. The course also provides the rights and responsibilities granted or imposed by law upon tourism & hospitality premises owners or managers, employees and guests.

Textbook/Reference:

• Mark Poustie, Jenifer Ross, Norman Geddes, William Stewart, Hospitality and Tourism Law, Intl Thomson Business Pr; 1st edition (October 22, 1998).

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

At the completion of this course, students will:

• Know the importance of sales and marketing in the success of tourism and hospitality premises;
• Be able to apply different marketing strategies and techniques to promote tourism destinations and products and hospitality industry;
• Know different marketing activities used in tourism and hospitality industry;
• Be able to develop a marketing plan for a tourism organization or tourist destination and hospitality institutions;
• Know modern trends in tourism and hospitality marketing applications.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course focuses on the development of a comprehensive study of strategies and advanced techniques used in marketing tourism destinations and products and hospitality institutions. Also it describes different marketing strategies and techniques to promote tourism destinations and products and hospitality industry. The course focuses on modern trends in tourism and hospitality marketing applications. Special attention is given to the marketing activities and practical issues concerning marketing plans for a tourism organization or tourist destination and hospitality institutions.

Textbook/Reference:

• Kotler, Marketing for Hospitality and Tourism, Prentice Hall, 3rd Edition, 2003.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

At the completion of this course, students will:

• Be able to discover the techniques and strategies for dealing with difficult customers.
• Be able to identify the variables in a customer-focused organisation.
• Be able to review behaviours of difficult customers.
• Be aware of methods of improving and managing quality of service
• Be aware of the quantitative model of service management.
• Be aware of forecasting demands for service and capacity planning.
• Recognize growth and globalisation of service.
• Be aware of current issues related to customer service management such as Saudization of service sector and GCC experiences.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

A study of customer services accompanying core product and service products. Problems and issues related to the service mix, service-level decisions, the formulation of service policies, customer service management, the development of customer service staff, training and evaluation are analysed. Discussion covers customer information, customer surveys and suggestion, the handling of complaints and adjustments, techniques for dealing with difficult and angry customers, dissemination of information, maintenance, technical services, and the development of new customer service programs. Special attention is given to current issues related to customer service management such as Saudization of service sector and GCC experiences.

Textbook/Reference:

• J. J. Lauderbaugh, Customer Service Management, Technology Marketing Corp, 1st edition 1994.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

At the completion of this course, students will:

• Be aware of the principles of human resource management and human resource development;
• Be aware of labour planning (supply and demand) in organizations;
• Be exposed to recruitment and training processes in organizations;
• Be aware of compensations and benefits and the ability to design a compensation system.
• Be aware of interpersonal skills: personal development, time and career management.
• Recognize the developments that are taking place in KSA and GCC countries.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course provides an introduction to the principles of human resource management. It focuses on studying labour markets and the proper ways of recruitment, planning and organising of human resources, the importance and types of staff training programmes. The course also explains different ways of reducing labour turnover and increasing staff loyalty and motivation. Special attention is given to the developments that are taking place in KSA and GCC countries.

Textbook/Reference:

• Jac Fitz-Enz, Jack J. Phillips, A New Vision for Human Resources: Defining the Human Resources Function by Its Results, Crisp Publications 1998.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

At the completion of this course, students will:

• Be able to understand the different aspects of financial management;
• Be able to apply the concepts and tools of financial management;
• Be aware of capital structure theory and practice, dividend policy, lease analysis, valuation, risk in capital budgeting, and the use of derivatives.
• Be able to use financial analysis, forecasting and planning in the business environment.
• Recognize the problems facing Saudi managers in the application of financial theory.
• Practice examples, problems and cases to help develop analytical ability and application of financial theory and analysis using computer software.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course seeks to introduce students to the issues, theories, and methodologies that comprise a framework for rational decision-making by financial managers. It presents capital structure theory and practice, dividend policy, lease analysis, valuation, risk in capital budgeting, and use of derivatives. Topics covered in this course include present value analysis, capital budgeting, pricing, mergers and acquisitions, and short-term assets and liabilities management. Special attention is given to the problems facing the Saudi managers in the application of financial theory. This course presents examples, problems and cases to help develop analytical ability to illustrate the practical application of financial theory and analysis.

Textbook/Reference:

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

At the completion of this course, students will:

• Have gained practical knowledge and experience in the following areas:
  • a. various sections in the Food & Beverage Department.
  • b. Rooms Division Departments.
  • c. Reservation and Marketing Departments.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course provides practical hospitality training for a complete semester: 5 days/week, 8 hours per day, under close supervision on part of the training establishment and the faculty. Training is performed on the supervision and entry management levels in: Food and Beverage, Rooms Division, Reservation and Marketing departments.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

At the completion of this course, students will:

• Know different items of the cold preparation area and ways of production.
• Know different ways of preparing buffet mirrors and their decorations.
• Know different ethnic kitchens and the production of their popular items.
• Know different oriental and western desserts and their production.
• Know different bakery items and their production.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course covers the different items produced in the cold preparation area of the kitchen; ways of preparing mirrors and trays for buffets and large functions; popular ethnic kitchens: Chinese, Italian, Mexican and the preparation of their related popular food items. Also it cover the preparation of popular oriental and western pastry items; and the preparation of different bakery items.

Textbook/Reference:

• Wayne Gisslen, Professional Cooking, The American Hotel and Motel Asso.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

At the completion of this course, students will:

• Be familiar with the convention, meeting, special events and trade show industry.
• Have acquired methods of developing marketing plans for the convention, special events and trade show industry.
• Understand procedures necessary for organizing conventions and methods of contracting and negotiating such events.
• Understand procedures for preparing and executing conventions, meetings, special events and trade shows.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course covers the convention, meeting, special events and trade show industry; methods of developing marketing plans for the convention and trade show industry; procedures necessary for organizing conventions and methods of contracting and negotiating such events; and procedures for preparing and executing conventions, meetings and trade shows.

Textbook/Reference:

• Convention Management & Services, The American Hotel & Motel Association.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

At the completion of this course, students will:

• Know about the international tourism resorts' industry;
• Be able to identify the different types of resorts, their components and necessary environmental specifications;
• Understand the different nature of tourism sites in the Kingdom and types of resorts appropriate to them;
• Be familiar with the different types of activities offered by resorts;
• Be able to identify ways of promoting resort tourism in the Kingdom;
• Be able to identify the managerial systems and policies necessary for a resort to achieve its goals.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course covers knowledge about the international tourism resorts industry, and the types of resorts, their components, and vital environmental specifications necessary for resorts development. It also covers the types of resorts appropriate to the different nature of tourism sites in the Kingdom and shows the types of activities required to be offered to promote tourism. Policies and systems required for the successful management of resorts are also studied.

Textbook/Reference:

• Chuck Y. Gee, Resort Development and Management, Educational Institute of American Hotel & Mot; 2nd edition (February 1, 1996).

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

At the completion of this course, students will:

• Understand and grasp the management aspects of TQM, based on a study of the gurus;
• Be able to understand concepts and techniques for managing, controlling and improving quality;
• Be able to implement TQM through a well-structured process;
• Be able to understand the concept of complete customer satisfaction through quality products and/ or services.
• Be familiar with quality tools and charting techniques, national and international quality standards, productivity and quality leverage, and data collection and analysis.
• Know current methodologies such as six sigma, TQM, Lean Manufacturing, and value Engineering.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

The course provides a history of quality and examines a wide variety of philosophies, concepts, and techniques for managing, controlling and improving quality. The topics include the definition of quality, total quality management (TQM), an overview of the quality movement, the concept of complete customer satisfaction, quality costs; and TQM implementation process. Students will become familiar with quality tools and charting techniques, national and international quality standards, productivity and quality leverage, and data collection and analysis. Student will also be introduced to current methodologies such as Six sigma, TQM, Lean Manufacturing, and value Engineering.

Textbook/Reference:

• Stephen George, Arnold Weimerskirch, Total Quality Management: Strategies and Techniques Proven at Today's Most Successful Companies, Wiley; 2nd edition 1998.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

At the completion of this course, students will:

• Be aware of tourist economical studies methodology in general and using this in studying economical studies of tourism as one of services sector in the national economy and its relation with the world.
• Be aware of the general basics of using the invested capital in the industry and the resources of inside and outside of finance and all the projects which can be established through:
  • direct and indirect employment in the industry
  • the relation between the industry and other productive sectors
  • industry performance and it is part in social income
  • the industry and balance of payment
• Know the situation of tourism industry in Saudi Arabia specially (tourist service components and its types) through quality of service.
• Be aware of main concepts of tourism economy and ability to use quarantine methods to measure the financial performance of the tourist establishments.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course covers the trends and applications of economics in tourism at the level of the establishments in the tourism and hospitality sectors. The course focuses on the study of the impacts of tourism on economy. Also the course presents the trends of international tourism flows and their impacts on the economies of KSA and GCC countries.

Textbook/Reference:

• John Tribe, Economics of Leisure and Tourism, Butterworth-Heinemann; 2 edition (December 2, 1999).
• Peter Mason, Tourism Impacts, Planning and Management, Butterworth-Heinemann; ISBN: 075065970X.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

At the completion of this course, students will:

• Be able to communicate in simple terms in the chosen foreign language
• Be able to explain different issues to tourist concerning tourism, hospitality, event, Hajj and Umrah situations and eco-tourism
• Be able to use the new adopted foreign language in their working lives.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course will introduce students to a foreign language of their choice to help them in communicating with tourist in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia concerning tourism, hospitality, event, Hajj and Umrah situations and eco-tourism. The course will allow them to communicate in basic foreign language.