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Business Management

About Business Management

The purpose of the Department of Management is to disseminate knowledge of successful business leadership strategies and practices through the creation of a supportive and innovative learning environment, with a focus on undergraduate education.  Through its primary mission of teaching that draws on the cultural diversity and entrepreneurial energy of the Gulf Region, it enables students to become effective professionals and leaders.  The Management Department emphasizes excellence in course content and teaching methods in its programs.  Collectively, the department is a committed, resourceful, student-centered faculty, working to make sure that the learning environment supports each student's opportunity to maximize their potential. The faculty engages in collaborative activities with businesses, industries, and other institutions, locally and internationally, to gain, disseminate and apply knowledge.

Mission

To graduate knowledgeable & skillful professionals to lead in national contemporary business management environment with an ethical perspective and commitment to lifelong learning and community service.

Program Objectives

To offer quality academic program leading towards knowledgeable professionals and lifelong learners in management

Encourage a positive learning environment that promotes leadership through effective communication and team spirit

Supporting the national sustainable development programs and serving the community with ethical professional practices

Program Details

Program Name Management
Awarded Degree Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - Management
Program Code BSBA MGT
Credit Hours 127
Language of Instruction English
Mode of Study Full Time
Duration 4 Years
Number of Levels 8 Levels
Number of Weeks/Levels 15 Weeks
Graduation Requirements GPA 2.0/4.00

 

Graduate Attributes

1

Knowledgeable in a broad range of management fields.

2

Critical thinkers in the field of management, planning, organizing, and control.

3

Skilful Entrepreneurs.

4

Effective and influential contributors to the Society.

5

Proficient communicators.

6

Work effectively as a member and leader in a team.

Job Market and Opportunities

Management majors are prepared to work in a variety of business organizations. Previous graduates have been successful in organizations in all industries, including manufacturing, health care, financial institutions, gaming and tourism, utilities, not-for-profit organizations, and governmental agencies. Specific positions management graduates have attained – sometimes with additional post-graduate work – include:
- Employee relations manager
- Senior employment analyst
- Human resources director
- Management consultant
- Compensation and benefits manager
 

Main Courses

MGT 321 Human Resource Management
MGT 331 Business Communication
MGT 312 Operations Management
MGT 332 Leadership
MGT 352 International Business
MGT 311 Legal Environment of Business
MGT 431 Corporate Governance
MGT 461 Strategic Management
MGT 411 Introduction to Supply Chain Management

College Requirements

All students enrolled in all Bachelor of Science programs in the College of Business Administration should study all of these courses.

ECON 101 Introduction to Micro-economy
CS 115 Introduction to Computing for Business
MATH 111 Applied Calculus I
ENGL 101 First Year Composition
ECON 102 Introduction to Macro-economy
MGT 101 Introduction to Management
MATH 112 Applied Calculus II
ENGL 102 Introduction to Report Writing
ACCT 201 Introduction to Financial Accounting
STAT 211 Statistics for Business I
PHSC 113 Physical Science
ENGL 201 Technical Writing
ACCT 202 Introduction to Managerial Accounting
MGT 222 Organizational Behavior
MKT 201 Introduction to Marketing
MIS 201 Management Information Systems
MGT 311 Legal Environment of Business
MGT 331 Business Communication
FIN 301 Financial Management
STAT 311 Statistics for Business II
MGT 312 Operations Management

Business Management Framework

Requirements Courses Type Number of Credit Hours
General Compulsory 06
  Elective 12
  Free Elective 03
College Compulsory 64
Major Compulsory 21
  Supporting 06
  Professional Elect 12
  Field Training 03
Total Credits: 127
Requirements
General
Course Plan Num. of Credit Hours
Compulsory 06
Elective 12
Free Elective 03
Requirements
College
Course Plan Num. of Credit Hours
Compulsory 64
Requirements
Major
Course Plan Num. of Credit Hours
Compulsory 21
Supporting 06
Professional Elective 12
Field Training 03

Total of program Credit Hours

127

Business Management Study Plan

First Semester

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours Requisite
ECON 101 Introduction to Micro-economy 3  
CS 115 Introduction to Computing for Business 3 PCS 001
MATH 111 Applied Calculus I 3 MATH 012
ENGL 101 First Year Composition 3 ENGL 005
GHAL xxx Humanities, Arts and Languages Elective 3  
  Total 15  

Second Semester

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours Requisite
ECON 102 Introduction to Macro-economy 3 ECON 101
MGT 101 Introduction to Management 3  
MATH 112 Applied Calculus II 3 MATH 111
ENGL 102 Introduction to Report Writing 3 ENGL 101
GDMC xxx Diversity and Multiculturalism Elective 3  
  Total 15  

First Semester

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours Requisite
ACCT 201 Introduction to Financial Accounting 3 MATH 112
STAT 211 Statistics forBusiness I 3 MATH 112
PHSC 113 Physical Science 4 MATH 111
ENGL 201 Technical Writing 3 ENGL 102
GIAS 101 Islamic Culture 3  
MIS 201 Management Information Systems 3 CS 115
  Total 19  

Second Semester

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours Requisite
ACCT 202 Introduction to Managerial Accounting 3 ACCT 201
MGT 222 Organizational Behavior 3 MGT 101
MKT 201 Introduction to Marketing 3 ENGL 201
ENT 201 Introduction to Entrepreneurship 3 ENGL 201
GIAS 102 Arabic Language Skills 3  
  Total 15  

First Semester

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours Requisite
MGT 321 Human Resource Management 3 MGT 101
MGT 331 Business Communication 3 ENGL 201
FIN 301 Financial Management 3 ACCT 201
STAT 311 Statistics for Business II 3 STAT 211
GSOS xxx Social Sciences Elective 3  
  Total 15  

Second Semester

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours Requisite
MGT 312 Operations Management 3 STAT 311
MGT 332 Leadership 3 MGT 222
MGT 352 International Business 3  
ECON 362 Economy of Saudi Arabia 3 ECON 102
MGT 311 Legal Environment of Business 3 ENGL 201
  Total 15  
MGT 394 Summer Field Experience 3 Credits  

First Semester

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours Requisite
MGT 431 Corporate Governance 3 MGT 311
MGT 461 Strategic Management 3 MGT 311
BUS xxx BUS Elective I 3  
BUS xxx BUS Elective II 3  
XXXX xxx Free Elective 3  
  Total 15  

Second Semester

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours Requisite
MKT 432 Marketing Research 3 MKT 201, STAT 311
MGT 411 Introduction to Supply Chain Management 3 MGT 312
MGT xxx Professional Elective I 3  
MGT xxx Professional Elective II 3  
GIAS xxx Islamic Studies Elective 3  
  Total 15  

Total Credit Hours Required: 127
The English courses ENGL 111 and ENGL 112 can be taken as an elective within any of the areas: GHAL, GDMC or GSOS

Faculty

MS. Alyaa Alharbi

Head Of Management Department
College of Business Administration/Management
al.alharbi@upm.edu.sa

DR. Abdulhafiz Jones

Associate Professor
College of Business Administration/Management
a.jones@upm.edu.sa

MS. Faten Sami Afandi

Lecturer
College of Business Administration/Management
f.afandi@upm.edu.sa