College of Business Administration

College of Business Administration (CBA) is one of the most credible business colleges in the region that is committed to the development and enhancement of knowledge and business skills of its students to enable them to understand the modern business world, to achieve the highest levels of success in their professional careers, and to play effective leadership roles regionally as well as globally.
CBA is committed to providing high-quality business education. The remarkable growth in economic and business activity in the world in general and Arabian Gulf region in particular, over the past decade, has greatly stimulated the demand for skilled and competent business graduates. Our competitive degree program is, therefore, developed to offer both local and global perspectives as well encourage our students to think out of the box and innovatively so as to not only be equipped with the knowledge, skills and attitudes they need to effectively address the challenges and opportunities of today’s internationalized and fast evolving business environment but also emerge as business leaders of tomorrow.

CBA strives to provide the best and most modern methods of instructions to  students. The CBA diligent and highly qualified faculty members ensure that the Bachelor of Science in Management curriculum is consistently updated in order to reflect and keep up with the ever evolving trends and techniques of the contemporary business world.

Mission

The college adheres to the fulfillment of USTF’s overall mission, which seeks to meet the educational needs of local, regional and international students. As such the college philosophy is grounded in finding practical and scientific solutions to contemporary organizational and business problems through the offered program by the college. Stemming from this underlying philosophy, the college’s strategic focus is to enhance the intellectual, professional and behavioral development of its students to meet the managerial challenges of the 21st century.

Academic Programs

The college offers Bachelor of Science in Management, providing students with theoretical background and practical skill that form an excellent foundation for satisfying career requirements or for subsequent graduate degree. For the undergraduate Bachelor of Science in Management program, USTF has received initial accreditation by the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) of UAE Ministry of Education (MoE) in July 2019.

CBA Undergraduate Program is:

• Bachelor of Science in Management

Facilities

The college’s current physical facilities, which include offices, labs and teaching rooms, sports grounds, and health club are fully equipped to adequately meet its needs and are regularly upgraded. The library is regularly updated with the latest books in multiple fields and disciplines for the benefit of students and faculty members. IT facilities include:

• Wireless internet connection, available in the university campus.
• Internet labs.
• Multimedia facilities are provided and business programs are installed in all labs.
• College computers connected through local and wide area networks.

Department of Management

The Department of Management offers a comprehensive and dynamic program leading to the Bachelor of Science in Management, which integrates multidisciplinary approaches to teaching and learning, utilizes the latest business and economic theories along with providing practical exposure to its students through real-life case studies and analysis of actual business data and presentations. The department focuses on building and enhancing students’ essential skills, like, critical thinking, effective communication skills, business acumen and understanding of strategic models that are used in modern business world, in order to facilitate their entry into the global business arena as exceptional and professional managers and entrepreneurs.

Bachelor of Science in Management

Mission

The mission of the Management Department is derived mainly from the grand vision and philosophy of the University and the College of Business Administration. The department aims at providing students with excellent education and professional practice in various areas of management via a rigorous academic program that promotes critical thinking, interpersonal skills, technical competence and above all ethical and moral principles and practices.

Goals

1. To equip students with in-depth knowledge of contemporary management theories, concepts, principles, and practices relevant to the business and management careers in the twenty-first century.
2. To develop students’ creative and critical thinking and problem-solving skills necessary for the identification, analysis, and resolution of a wide range of business and management problems.
3. To develop students’ ability to apply information technologies that is necessary to facilitate business and management decision-making processes.
4. To equip students with appropriate communication, teamwork, motivation, leadership, and research skills suitable in the business and management environments.
5. To enable students to identify and utilize decision-making techniques and skills that meet professional, ethical, and socially- responsible standards.

Learning Outcomes

1. Knowledge:
Upon successful completion of the Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Management program, graduates will be able to:

• Deal effectively and efficiently with managerial responsibilities, tasks and challenges in changing and complex business environments.
• Display problem solving and decision making skills in a variety of contexts
• Articulate issues and disseminate solutions to a variety of stakeholders.
• Demonstrate broad managerial competencies adapted to a globalized world.
• Conduct research and pursue post-graduate studies.

2. Skills:

• Understand key theories in leadership and management
• Explain the organizational objectives of specialization, coordination, adaptation and alignment to benefit the community and the business milieu
• Identify the differences between the conduct of quantitative and qualitative research
• Understand the requirements for managerial ethical, moral, and the principle of what is measurable is manageable.
• Understand the global multidimensional managerial challenges as they pertain to the various functions of the global corporation.
• Develop awareness of the importance of strategic change and development
• Explain the role of quality standards in an applied business strategy.
• Apply creative thinking to the solution of complex organizational challenges.
• Acquire the requisite knowledge and skills to conduct research and to pursue postgraduate studies.

3. Competence (Autonomy and Responsibility)

• Conduct research projects independently or in a group setting.
• Conduct graduation projects according to the College of Business Administration guidelines that are stipulated by the College of Business Administration. Orally present and defend graduation projects.

4. Self-development

• Engage in a life-long learning cycle and respond in a positive and responsible manner to constructive criticism.
• Enroll in an approved training course at the conclusion of the senior year.

5. Role in Context

• Demonstrate professionalism and respect for fellow students and faculty members.
• Maintain high ethical standards in the conduct of all activities in the CBA

Knowledge
K1	Deal effectively and efficiently with managerial responsibilities, tasks and challenges in changing and complex business environments.
K 2	Display problem solving and decision making skills in a variety of contexts
K 3	Identify the differences between the conduct of quantitative and qualitative research
K4	Demonstrate broad managerial ccompetencies adapted to a globalized world.
K5	Conduct research and pursue post-graduate studies.
Skills
S1	Understand key theories in leadership and management
S2	Explain the organizational objectives of specialization, coordination, adaptation and alignment to benefit the community and the business milieu
S3	Identify the differences between the conduct of quantitative and qualitative research
S4	Understand the requirements for managerial ethical, moral, and the principle of what is measurable is manageable.
S5	Understand the global multidimensional managerial challenges as they pertain to the various functions of the global corporation.
S6	Develop awareness of the importance of strategic change and development
S7	Explain the role of quality standards in an applied business strategy.
S8	Apply creative thinking to the solution of complex organizational challenges.
S9	Acquire the requisite knowledge and skills to conduct research and to pursue postgraduate studies.
Competencies Autonomy and Responsibility
CA1	Conduct research projects independently or in a group setting.
CA2	Conduct graduation projects according to the College of Business Administration guidelines.
CA3	Orally present and defend graduation projects
Role in Context
CR1	Demonstrate professionalism and respect for fellow students and faculty members.
CR2	Maintain high ethical standards in the conduct of all activities in CBA
Self-development
CS1	Engage in a life-long learning cycle and respond in a positive and responsible manner to constructive criticism.
CS2	Enroll in an approved training course at the conclusion of the senior year.

Admission Requirements

• Emirati General Secondary School Certificate (or it's equivalent).
• Elite Track: A minimum score of (60%).
• Advanced Track: A minimum score of (60%)
• General Track: A minimum score of (65%)
• EmSAT English (1100) OR Academic IELTS (5) (or it's equivalent)

Career Opportunities

Management is the art of getting things done by others. Hence, the need for future managers never stops, particularly for those who are equipped with the latest managerial knowledge skills and the ability to think analytically.
The Bachelor of Science in Management program has been carefully crafted to meet market demands qualitatively. The program is intended to produce graduates who will be efficient and effective managers able to achieve organizational objectives. USTF management graduates have been well-received in the job markets of the UAE and other Arabian Gulf countries for their outstanding teamwork, and creative and management leadership skills.

Graduation Requirements

Students will be awarded the Bachelor of Science in Management degree upon fulfillment of the following requirements:

• Completing successfully the required Credit hours (126 Credit Hours)
• with a minimum CGPA of 2 out of 4

Degree Requirements

The BSc in Management degree requires the completion of 126 credit hours distributed according to the following plan:

Type of Courses	Credit Hours
1. University General Education Requirements	24
(a) University Required Courses	15
(b) University Elective Courses	9
2. College Requirements	66
(a) College Required Courses	54
(b) College  Elective Courses	12
3. Major Requirements	36
(a)  Major Required Courses	30
(b)  Major Electives Courses	6
Total Credit Hours	126

(1) University General Education Requirements

(a) University Compulsory Courses (18 Credit Hours)

Course Code	Course Name	Credit hours
ISL111	Islamic Culture (For Arabs)	3
ISL112	Islamic Culture (For Non-Arabs)	3
EMS111	Emirates Society (Arabic)	3
EMS112	Emirates Society (English)	3
ENG111	English Communication Skills	3
ARB111	Communication Skills in Arabic Language (For Arabs)	3
ARB112	Communication Skills in Arabic Language (For Non-Arabs)	3
IES112	Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Sustainability (English)	3
COM101	Introduction to Computer Sciences (English)	3

(b) University Elective Courses (6 Credit Hours)

• Science and Technology (3 Cr. Hrs.)

Course Code	Course Name	Credit hours
STA113	Statistics (English)	3

• Humanities and Society (3 Cr. Hrs.)

Course Code	Course Name	Credit hours
ISH211	Islamic Civilization	3
THI211	Critical Thinking	3
PSY101	Introduction to Psychology	3
LAW100	Introduction to Law	3
ARC210	Principles of Architecture	3
ART110	Introduction to Art (Arabic)	3
ART111	Introduction to Art (English)	3
ART112	Introduction to Aesthetics	3
ARB113	The Art of Written Expression	3
ENV111	Environmental Science	3
SSW151	Introduction to Sociology	3
DER118	Introduction to Public Relations and Advertising	3
SOC112	Communication Between Cultures	3
INF211	Information Society	3
ETH110	Academic and Technological Ethics	3
DES205	Digital Photography	3

(2) College Requirements (66 Credit Hours)

(a) Obligatory Courses (54 Credit Hours)

No.	Course Code	Course Title	Prerequisites	Cr. Hrs.
1	STA 231	Statistics for Business	STA 113	3
2	MGT 312	Business Research Method	STA 231 , MGT 200	3
3	ACC 200	Principles of Accounting I	-	3
4	ACC 220	Principles of Accounting II	ACC 200	3
5	MGT 200	Introduction to Management	-	3
6	FIN 210	Fundamentals of Finance	ACC 200	3
7	ECO 200	Microeconomics	-	3
8	MGT 311	Business Communication	MGT 200	3
9	MKT 200	Principles of Marketing	MGT 200	3
10	MGT 301	Business Law	MGT 200	3
11	MGT 401	Management Information Systems	MGT 200 , INT 301	3
12	MGT 300	Organizational Behavior	MGT 200	3
13	ECO 210	Macroeconomics	ECO 200	3
14	INT 302	Data Base Management Systems	COM 101	3
15	ECO 310	Quantitative Analysis	STA 231 , MTH 131	3
16	MGT 470	Supervised Training	96 credit hours	3
17	INT 104	IT in Business	COM 101	3
18	MTH 131	Math for Management	-	3

 (b) Elective Courses (12 Credit Hours)

No.	Course Code	Course Title	Prerequisites	Cr. Hrs.
1	MGT 323	Business Ethics	MGT 200	3
2	ECO 320	Economic Development of GCC	ECO 210	3
3	ECO 311	Managerial Economics	ECO 200	3
4	MGT 325	Public Relations	MGT 311	3
5	MGT 313	Feasibility Studies	ECO 200 , FIN 210	3
6	MKT 413	Hospitality and Tourism	MKT 200	3
7	MKT 423	Social Media	MKT 200	3
8	ACC 250	Enterprise Resources Management	MGT 200 , ACC 200	3
9	MGT 201	Business English	-	3

(3) Major Requirements (36 Credit Hours)

(a) Major Obligatory Courses (30 Cr. Hrs.)

No.	Course Code	Course Title	Prerequisites	Cr. Hrs.
1	MGT211	Production and Operations Management	STA 113 and MGT 200	3
2	MGT202	Human Resource Management	MGT 200	3
3	MGT411	International Business	MGT 200 and ECO 211	3
4	MGT212	Management of Small Business	MGT 200	3
5	MGT221	Purchasing and Material Management	MGT 211	3
6	MGT400	Strategic Management	MKT 200, FIN 210, and MGT 300	3
7	MGT321	Total Quality Management	MGT 211	3
8	MGT320	Organizational Theory and Design	MGT 300	3
9	MGT421	Selected Topics in Management	MGT 400	3
10	MGT402	Graduation Project/Management	102 Credit Hours	3

(b) Major Elective Courses (6 Cr. Hrs.)

No.	Course Code	Course Title	Prerequisites	Cr. Hrs.
1	MGT422	Project Management	MGT 200	3
2	MGT423	Electronic Business	MGT 200  and COM 101	3
3	MKT212	Service Marketing	MKT 200	3
4	FIN322	Personal Finance	FIN 210	3
5	MGT322	Computer Applications in Management	MGT 200  and COM 101	3