International Business Program:
This program provides students with opportunities to gain in-depth knowledge and widen their scope of international trade. Students get to develop internationally-recognized skills in trade management, globalization, localization, open trading, international investment, and international monetary systems. As efficient prospective professionals, our students graduate with good understanding and appreciation of the cross-cultural, political, legal, and societal differences existing world-wide. They are capable of getting the best jobs, locally and globally. |
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Academic Degree Awarded upon graduation
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Credit Hours
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Program Length
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Program Fees
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Academic Degree Awarded upon graduation
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Internet Service Fees
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Credit Hour Fees
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Bachelor
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120
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4 Years ( 8 Semesters )
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6
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(55)
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1. Length of Academic
Programs depends on
student’s number of
credit hours registered
each semester.
2. Length of Foundation
Program depends on
the student’s result on
the English Language
Placement Test.
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Advanced Diploma
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90
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3 Year2 ( 6 Semesters )
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6
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(55)
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Diploma
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60
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2 Years ( 4 Semesters )
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6
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(55)
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Objectives:
The courses are designed for those who recognize the need and value of developing business skills at a certain level, and emphasize global and International Perspectives. Globalization and Trade liberalization are forces cannot be ignored and practitioners will need to take full advantage of them. 1. To understand various economic theories of international trade and investment. 2. To understand the complexities of the international monetary system and balance of payments. 3. To understand the mechanics of doing business abroad. 4. To understand the importance of cultural, economic, environmental, legal, political, and sociological differences between countries. 5. To understand how they affect the success or failure of business operations abroad.
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Degrees Offered:
- Bachelor
- Advanced Diploma
- Diploma
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Bachelor in International Business:
The number of credit hours required for obtaining the Bachelor of International Business is 120 credit hours. The course structure ensures that students have the widest possible range of employment opportunities open to them on completion of the studies. The course is also designed for those students who wish to join an international trading organization and provide the business knowledge required for position within such organization.
Advanced Diploma (3 years):
The number of credit hours required for obtaining the Advanced Diploma is 90 credit hours. This Advanced diploma program of International business provides the relentless globalization of business and society means that international events have ramification for domestic affairs. This program providing a comprehensive knowledge of major functional areas of business and also prepares students for employment with organizations involved in exporting.
Diploma (2 years):
The number of credit hours required for obtaining the Diploma is 60 credit hours. This diploma program concentrates on the complexities of the movement of goods and services across national boundaries and prepare student for employment with multinational corporations ad to ensure the widest possible range of employment opportunities. Students is providing with a qualification which will enable them to progress to higher level general management or specialized business programs at a later stage in their business or academic careers.
Student Learning Outcomes:
As a result of completing this program, Students will develop a strategic level understanding of the key functions of business—accounting, economics, finance, international business, management, management information systems, marketing, operations, and statistics.
Job Opportunities:
The degree in International Business program has been carefully drawn to meet market demands qualitatively in particular in private sector in global business. The program ensures offering graduates who will be efficient and effective in performing business and achieving organization objectives. The holders of degree in International Business have been well received in Oman Job Market, as well as other Gulf countries for their outstanding performance in teamwork, creativity and administrative leadership skills.
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Bachelor Degree (120 Credits)
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| 1.Requirement Courses (18 Credit hours) Compulsory: |
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S. No
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Course Number
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Course Title
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Credit
hours
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Prerequisite
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1
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BCGE 001
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Arabic language
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3
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2
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BCGE 002
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Islamic Culture
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3
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3
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BCGE 003
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Oman Society
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3
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4
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ENGL 002
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General English
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3
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5
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BCGE 004
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Study Skills
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3
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6
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COMP 100
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Computers: Their impact and Uses
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3
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Total
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18
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2.Department Requirement Courses ( 33 Credit hours)Compulsory:
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S. No
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Course Number
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Course Title
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Credit
hours
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Prerequisite
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1
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BUS 105
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Business Communications
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3
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2
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ECON 160
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Microeconomics Principles
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3
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3
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ECON 161
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Macroeconomics Principles
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3
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ECON 160
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4
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MATH 103
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Mathematical Methods for Business
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3
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5
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SOM 120
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Basic Business Statistics
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3
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MATH 103
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6
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ACCT 220
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Introduction to Financial Accounting
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3
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MATH 103
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7
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MKT 100
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Principles of Marketing
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3
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8
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BLAW 280
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Business Law 1
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3
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9
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MGT 100
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Introduction to Management
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3
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10
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FIN 303
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Financial Management
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3
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ACCT 220
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11
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ACCT 230
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Introduction to Managerial Accounting
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3
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ACCT 220
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Total
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33
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3.Major Requirement Courses ( 42 Credit hours ) Compulsory:
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S. No
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Course Number
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Course Title
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Credit
hours
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Prerequisite
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1
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ECON 305
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The Global Economy
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3
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ECON 161
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2
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FIN 430
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International Financial Management
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3
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FIN 303
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3
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ECON 309
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Economics for Managers
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3
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ECON 161
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4
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MKT 445
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Princ. Of International Marketing
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3
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MKT 100
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5
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FIN 346
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Money, Banking & Financial Markets
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3
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FIN 303
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6
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SOM 416
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Global Operations Management
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3
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SOM 306
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7
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MGT 416
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International Human Resource Management
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3
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MGT 100
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8
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SOM 306
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Operations Management
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3
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SOM 120
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9
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SOM 492
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Supply Chain Management
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3
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MGT 100
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10
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FIN 431
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Risk Management
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3
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FIN 303
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11
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MGT 360
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Management & Organizational Behavior
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3
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MGT 100
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12
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MKT 304
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Introduction to Marketing Management
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3
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MKT 100
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13
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BCIB 402
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Graduation Project
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3
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Department Approval
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14
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BUS 480
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International Business Management
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3
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MGT 100, FIN 303
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Total
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42
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4.Elective Requirement Courses (27 Credit hours ):
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S. No
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Course Number
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Course Title
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Credit
hours
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Prerequisite
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1
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ACCT 428
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International Accounting
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3
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ACCT 220
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2
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MGT 205
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Computers Applications in Management
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3
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COMP 100
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3
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IBUS 498
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International Business Internship
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3
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4
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BLAW 428
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International Business Law
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3
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BLAW 280
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5
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PHIL 305
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Business Ethics
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3
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MGT 100
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6
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BUS 497
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Capstone
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3
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7
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IS 312
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Information Systems for Business
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3
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COMP 100
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8
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MGT 302
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Supervised Training
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3
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9
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ENGL 001/B
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English for Business
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3
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ENGL 002
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10
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PSY 352
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Motivation
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3
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MGT 100
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11
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MGT 305
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Computer Applications in Management
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3
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COMP 100
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12
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PHIL 305
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Business Ethics & Public Policy
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3
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Advanced Diploma Degree (90 Credits)
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| 1.College Requirements (18 credits) Compulsory: |
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S. No
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Course Number
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Course Title
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Credit
hours
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Prerequisite
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1
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BCGE 001
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Arabic language
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3
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2
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BCGE 002
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Islamic Culture
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3
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3
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BCGE 003
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Oman Society
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3
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4
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ENGL 002
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General English
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3
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5
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BCGE 004
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Study Skills
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3
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6
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COMP 100
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Computers: Their impact and Uses
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3
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Total
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18
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