Introduction
Introduction
The dynamic and complex, even turbulent business world locally, nationally, regionally and globally has never been more exciting. The need for professionally prepared and highly skilled individuals to create, develop, lead
and sustain organizations large and small has never been greater. The opportunities are vast for those ready and eager to become actively and deeply engaged. The College of Business programs are designed to prepare our students for these exciting challenges.
Mission
The mission of the College of Business is to:
- Empower students with the academic, professional, and leadership competencies necessary to achieve success in a globally competitive business environment; and
- Support the economic development of the United Arab Emirates.
Academic Program
The College of Business prepares students for the many challenging opportunities present in the business world of the 21st century. The focus of the college’s educational programs is excellent teaching in a caring, supportive environment that produces educated graduates who possess business skills that will enable them to contribute to their families, their communities, and their nation.
Zayed University Learning Outcomes
College coursework and out-of-class experiences provide opportunities for students to develop competency and document achievement in the Zayed University Learning Outcomes (ZULOs). Student achievement in the Zayed University Learning Outcomes is assessed through the normal assessment process in each course by instructors.
Demonstration of competencies in ZULOs related to the major is assessed as part of culminating courses and through periodic assessments by instructors and advisors during the undergraduate program.
Program Learning Outcomes
A student graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business would have gained certain
knowledge and would have developed certain skills depending on their major as outlined below:
Major in Accounting
A student graduating with the BS in Accounting will be able to:
Knowledge:
1) Apply financial theory, including GAAP and IRFS, in various types of business organizations.
2) Demonstrate and apply knowledge of managerial accounting and auditing standards and practices.
3) Demonstrate familiarity with basic accounting information systems.
4) Describe the primary role of the major business functions (e.g., Strategy, Production, Marketing, etc.) and identify the major external factors that affect organizations (e.g., consumer preferences, economic factors, legislation, etc.).
Skill:
5) Identify and solve business problems through the application of financial accounting, managerial accounting, auditing, accounting information systems and general business knowledge.
6) Conduct research in a chosen area of specialization and document and defend the research results.
7) Communicate effectively in writing and verbally, and deliver professional-level presentations.
Aspects of Competence:
8) Operate individually and contribute to team effectiveness with only general supervision.
9) Demonstrate leadership in planning and managing projects and small teams.
10) Recognize and resolve ethical dilemmas in the workplace, and explain the basic principle of corporate social responsibility.
Major in Finance
A student graduating with the BS in Finance will be able to:
Knowledge:
1) Demonstrate and apply knowledge with regard to financial and non-financial corporations’ capital allocation decisions and the evaluation of the financial performance of corporations.
2) Explain the functioning of domestic
and international financial markets
and the role these markets play in the performance of an economy as well as in the creation of internationally diversified investment portfolios.
3) Demonstrate and apply knowledge in modern portfolio theory as well as in the pricing and use of financial derivatives.
4) Describe the primary role of the major business functions (e.g., Strategy, Production, Marketing, etc.) and identify the major external factors that affect organizations (e.g., consumer preferences, economic factors, legislation, etc.).
Skill:
5) Identify and solve business problems through the application of financial management and general business knowledge.
6) Conduct research in a chosen area of specialization and document and defend the research results.
7) Communicate effectively in writing and verbally, and deliver professional-level presentations.
Aspects of Competence:
8) Operate individually and contribute to team effectiveness with only general supervision.
9) Demonstrate leadership skills in self- development at the individual and team level.
10) Recognize and resolve ethical dilemmas in the workplace, and explain the basic principle of corporate social responsibility.
Major in Human Resource Management
A student graduating with the BS in Human Resources will be able to:
Knowledge:
1) Describe the benefits and limitations of fundamental theories and concepts in human resource management.
2) Identify the major steps needed to design, implement, and evaluate human resource programs and instruments.
3) Explain how national cultures differ from each other and how such differences impact work-related attitudes and behaviors.
4) Describe the primary role of the major business functions (e.g., Strategy, Production, Marketing, etc.) and identify the major external factors that affect organizations (e.g., consumer preferences, economic factors, legislation, etc.).
Skill:
5) Identify and solve business problems through the application of human resource management and general business knowledge.
6) Conduct research in a chosen area of specialization and document and defend the research results.
7) Communicate effectively in writing and verbally, and deliver professional-level presentations.
Aspects of Competence:
8) Operate individually and contribute to team effectiveness with only general supervision.
9) Demonstrate leadership in planning and managing projects and small teams.
10) Recognize and resolve ethical dilemmas in the workplace, and explain the basic principle of corporate social responsibility.
Major in Marketing and Entrepreneurship
A student graduating with the BS in Marketing and Entrepreneurship will be able to:
Knowledge:
1) Apply a range of relevant principles and theoretical knowledge to develop strategies and solutions to current Entrepreneurial and Marketing problems.
2) Apply relevant principles and theories to a national and global marketing context to develop marketing and entrepreneurial strategies for the organization.
3) Explain how data, market information and knowledge drive the development of marketing and entrepreneurial strategy.
4) Describe the primary role of the major business functions (e.g., Strategy, Production, Marketing, etc.) and identify the major external factors that affect organizations (e.g., consumer preferences, economic factors, legislation, etc.).
Skill:
5) Identify and solve business problems through the application of Marketing and Entrepreneurship and general business knowledge.
6) Conduct research in a chosen area of specialization and document and defend the research results.
7) Communicate effectively in writing and verbally, and deliver professional-level presentations.
Aspects of Competence:
8) Operate individually and contribute to team effectiveness with only general supervision.
9) Demonstrate leadership skills in self- development at the individual and team level.
10) Recognize and resolve ethical dilemmas in the workplace, and explain the basic principle of corporate social responsibility.