1. Demonstrate critical knowledge and understanding of a range of contemporary business and management concepts, theories, and issues in the global business environment. [Knowledge: Theoretical Understanding]
2. Demonstrate critical thinking with the ability to assess the policies and actions of an organization against best practice [Knowledge: Practical Application] Page 9 of 96
3. Use qualitative and quantitative methods to analyze current and potential problems facing an organization and recommend possible solutions [Skills: Generic Problem Solving & Analytical Skills; Skills: Communication, ICT and Numeracy]
4. Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills, including the ability to develop sound and coherent arguments in the context of business through formal or informal presentations and/ or other forms of written communication. [Skills: Communication, ICT and Numeracy]
5. Demonstrate the ability to work professionally, ethically, and effectively individually as well as in a team in familiar and unfamiliar contexts to achieve specific outcomes. [Competence: Autonomy, Responsibility & Context]
6. Demonstrate the ability to collaborate with managers from other core business functions to address organizational needs. [Competence: Autonomy, Responsibility & Context]
ENGL 101 introduces the conventions of academic writing and critical thinking and teaches the writing skills necessary for success in college. Read and respond to a variety of texts from different disciplines and produce academic texts using a range of critical thinking and rhetorical strategies. Learn how to apply APA documentation style to ethically document sources in texts and reference lists. The course is designed to provide guided practice in the multi-step process of academic writing.
Prerequisites: None
ENGL 102 introduces the conventions of research writing and teaches how to produce research papers using critical thinking and analytical skills in response to a variety of academic texts. The course is designed to provide guidance in all steps of the research process including choosing a topic, designing a research methodology, analyzing data, and writing up and presenting results.
Prerequisites: ENGL 101
ENGL 205 is designed to develop the English language skills needed to perform effectively in the current global marketplace. The course builds confidence in communicating orally and in writing in various business contexts, explains essential business vocabulary, and teaches the 21st Century skills essential for success in today’s workplace.
Prerequisites: None
This course develops reading and writing skills in Modern Standard Arabic with active speaking and listening skills in both formal Arabic and various Arabic dialects. Authentic materials from the Arabic media will be used in addition to text-related video and audio materials.
Prerequisites: None
A practical language course which aims at developing the language skills of native speakers of Arabic. This course provides the students with a comprehensive knowledge of the linguistic system. It is intended to help learners reach a superior level of proficiency by expanding vocabulary and providing paragraph-level activities in reading, writing, and speaking; through a selection texts by writers from across the Arab world address literary themes and represent a range of genres, styles, and periods, where each text is followed by exercises that measure understanding and comprehension, vocabulary and language applications, including grammar, morphology, spelling, stylistic applications and composition.
Prerequisites: None
The course covers the Modern History of Bahrain since 1500 till 2002. It contains: Chapter I: Introduction geography. Chapter II: A Short History of Bahrain until the beginning of the sixteenth century. Chapter III: Bahrain between European and regional ambitions. Chapter IV: Utub tribe and the establishment of political entities in the Arabian Gulf. Chapter V of Bahrain and British protection. Chapter VI: Bahrain after independence.
Prerequisites: None
This course covers human rights historical development, major human rights laws, treaties, and conventions. To learn obligations as citizens and residents of Bahrain as well as a member of the international community and to understand Human Rights Enforcement Mechanisms in Bahrain.
Prerequisites: None
This course introduces the concepts of and need for statistics, collection, tabulations, graphical representation of statistical data, frequency distributions, measures of central tendency, measures of dispersion and skewness, Kurtosis, probability and probability distributions, the binomial, the Poisson, and the normal distributions, estimating means and confidence intervals, and correlation and regression.
Prerequisites: MATH 098 or placement exam score
This course introduces sets, number systems, fractions, polynomials, rules of algebra and linear equations and inequalities in one variable. It also covers functions and graphs, with a focus on polynomial, exponential and logarithmic functions. Other topics include equations of a straight line, This course introduces numbers and number systems, prime numbers, fractions, order of operations, rules of algebra, linear equations, graphs of straight lines, ratios, rates and proportions, direct and inverse variation, percentages,simple interest rates,areas, and volumes of simple geometric figures. systems of equations, and applications to real life situations.
Pre-requisites: MATH 098 or placement exam.
This course introduces matrix algebra, inequalities and systems of linear inequalities, linear programming, and basics of differential and integral calculus. Pre-requisites: MATH 130
This course is designed to provide students with the core competencies of computing literacy and computational thinking, which are essential skills in the digital information age. The course provides an overview of computer systems—hardware, software and networks. Students will practice using essential computing programs, and will develop computational solutions to basic problems. The course also covers social and ethical issues related to computing.
Prerequisites: None
This course is designed to help students function as independent learners within a university environment. The course teaches students various transferable study skills, including time management, dealing with group projects, test preparation, and critical reading. It also intends to raise students’ understanding of themselves as learners.
Prerequisites: None
This course provides students with an introduction to the fundamental principles of biology. Topics
covered include: cells and macromolecules; genetics and inheritance; evolution and biodiversity; and
ecology. Through this course, students will have the opportunity to increase their understanding of
biology as it applies to society and everyday life.
Prerequisite: None
*This course is aligned with the CSUN Curriculum.
This course is designed to reinforce topics presented in BIOL 101 lectures. Through hands-on,
scientific experimentation, students will improve their understanding of basic concepts in biology:
cells, genetics and inheritance, evolution and biodiversity, and ecology. Students will also participate
in a field visit to a local mangrove forest.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: BIOL 101
This course will provide students with a comprehensive overview of the major areas of chemistry.
Chemical principles for each topic under discussion are presented together with their foundation in
atomic and molecular structure. Topics covered range from atomic theory to the descriptions of
chemical reactivity and reactions, quantitative methods in chemistry, reactions in aqueous media
and chemical kinetics and chemical equilibrium. Applications of chemistry are discussed throughout
the lectures.
Prerequisites: None
*This course is aligned with the CSUN Curriculum.
This course is an application of the general chemistry concepts studied in CHEM 101. The student
carries out experiments including density, chemical equilibria, solutions, titrations, and standardizing
solutions. Upon completion of the course the student will have gained a strong foundation for the
further study of chemistry, and for the application of chemical principles in a variety of other fields.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: CHEM 101
This course provides an overview of the fundamental principles of physics in areas of mechanics.
Topics include standards and units, vectors and coordinate systems, kinematics, dynamics of single
particles, work energy and power, conservation on energy, dynamics of system of particles, collisions,
and rotational kinematics and dynamics. The course is designed for students requiring calculus-based
physics.
Prerequisites: MATH 151 or MATH 153
*This course is aligned with the CSUN Curriculum.
This course is designed to reinforce topics presented in PHYS 101 lectures. Through scientific
experimentation, students will improve their understanding of basic concepts in mechanics while
developing their foundation of the scientific process. Laboratory work includes the setting up and
running of physics’ experiments, whether hands on or online. Regular activities include data taking,
data presentation, data visualization, data analysis, fitting, and drawing of conclusions.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: PHYS 101
ENGL 205 is designed to develop the English language skills needed to perform effectively in the current global marketplace. The course builds confidence in communicating orally and in writing in various business contexts, explains essential business vocabulary, and teaches the 21st Century skills essential for success in today’s workplace.
Prerequisites: None
This course introduces the general principles of chemistry with emphasis on inorganic materials. This course will provide students with a comprehensive overview of the major areas of chemistry. The topics covered range from the atomic theory to the descriptions of chemical reactivity and reactions, quantitative methods in chemistry, reactions in aqueous media and chemical bonding. Prerequisites: High school chemistry and 2 years of high school algebra.
*This course is aligned with the CSUN Curriculum.
This course is an application of the general chemistry concepts studied in CHEM 101. The student carries out experiments including density, chemical equilibria, solutions, titrations, and standardizing
This course will provide students with a comprehensive overview of the some of the major areas of physics. Topics covered range from measurements and error analysis of physical dimensions to understand the concepts of motions and forces in one, two and three dimensions, free fall acceleration, kinetic, potential and conservation of energy.
Prerequisites: MATH 151
*This course is aligned with the CSUN Curriculum.
This course is designed to reinforce topics presented in PHYS 101 lectures. Through scientific experimentation, students will improve their understanding of basic concepts in mechanics while developing their foundation of the scientific process. Laboratory work includes the setting up and running of physics’ experiments, whether hands on or online. Regular activities include data taking, data presentation, data visualization, data analysis, fitting, and drawing of conclusions.
The American University of Bahrain recognizes the importance
of curricular and non-curricular activities in developing graduate attributes.
Hence, students are required to compile a portfolio of evidence showing their
development throughout their educational journey. The portfolio is expected to
include just a sample of activities that the student considers significant to
his/her learning. The graduation portfolio aims to:
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Provide an insight into the
student’s personality and areas of interest
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Showcase the student’s work
and development over time
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Encourage students to
engage in their wider academic and social context
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Encourage students to
reflect on their own learning and development
·
Promote AUBH graduates to
employers
This course is an introduction to accounting and is required of all business majors. Its primary purpose is to give you an understanding of how and why accounting information is used from an external (financial reporting) and to some extent, internal (managerial reporting) perspective. Although the process of preparing accounting reports will be discussed, it is not the primary focus of this course. Instead, the focus will be on how accounting reports can facilitate decision making for a wide variety of individuals who are interested in and affected by the activities of a business .
Prerequisites: None
This introductory accounting course provides students with the knowledge of managerial accounting and its application in making economic decisions in a business entity. Topics covered will enable students to analyze and interpret both historical and estimated data by management to conduct daily operations, plan future operations and develop overall business strategies. As such, the emphasis will be on the use of accounting information for management purposes. Further developing analytical skills through problem solving and thoughtful participation in class as part of the preparation for a professional career is a major objective of this course.
Prerequisite: ACCT 101
This course introduces the fundamental principles of business organization, ownership, operation, and control.
Prerequisites: None
This course is designed to provide learners with a study of the law governing the business environment, including the study of common law, statutory law and the role of legal institutions in regulating business activities. The course covers the topics of the American legal system, including civil litigation, intentional and unintentional torts, and the law of contracts. The course includes a general discussion of the legal system of Bahrain, in line with the course content.
Prerequisites: Minimum 60 credits
This class is an introduction to economics as it applies to the functioning of markets, businesses and households. Students learn how individuals make decisions about how to use scarce resources efficiently and how these decisions affect markets and the overall economy. Effect of government policies on the functioning of markets is also examined.
Pre-requisites: None
This course introduces the analysis of a market economy. Emphasis will be on the measurement and determinants of aggregate economic performance, including output, income, employment, prices, interest rates, and economic growth. Consideration will be given to the role of the monetary and banking system, the Federal Reserve, government fiscal policy, and the global economy in influencing domestic business cycles, inflation and growth.
Pre-requisites: ECON 101
This course introduces the foundational knowledge in finance so that student can build skills and critically think about financial decisions made on a daily basis. The course begins with basic concepts, focusing on the economic environment (including financial markets, risk, the valuation process, and then shows how specific techniques and decision rules can be used to help maximize the value of the firm.
Prerequisites: ACCT 101
This course explores the basic managerial functions of planning, organizing, leading, motivating, and controlling the contemporary environment.
Pre-requisites: None
This course is an introduction to the basic concepts in management and organizational behavior. The course applies these concepts to the management of people and resources toward the accomplishment of organizational goals. Emphasis is placed on acquainting students with the literature and on understanding the relationship between theory and practice.
Prerequisite: MGMT 101
This course introduces the ethical dimensions of business as related to the various stakeholders inside and outside the organization. Topics include business ethical theory, ethical decision making, typical dilemmas, and corporate social responsibility.
Corequisite: ENGL 205
Prerequisite: MGMT 205
This course provides critical understanding of strategic management and business policies in modern organizations. This course is designed to develop problem-solving and decision-making skills in business situations that involve the organization as a whole and integrate knowledge and skills acquired from all areas of business.
Prerequisites: Minimum 75 credits, MGMT 101
This is an introductory course in marketing. It examines the role of marketing within the organization and in society. Key marketing concepts include consumer needs, market research, pricing and promotion.
Pre-requisites: None
This course provides an overview of management information systems (MIS) and provides practical applications of Excel in the business environment. Course topics include components of MIS, IT infrastructure including hardware and software, networks and MIS security. The course also covers management, social and ethical issues relating to MIS, as well as basics of Excel as an information system.
Pre-requisites: None
This course examines issues included in productions and operations management, design, operation and control of industrial enterprises, plant location, scheduling quality control, layouts, facilities, planning, material processing and inventory control.
Prerequisite: MGMT 101, MATH 115
This course provides an overview of the processes by which organizations acquire, deploy, and retain their workforce. Students will develop specific knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to effectively carry out staffing activities, including HR planning, recruiting, selecting, placing, onboarding, training, and developing employees, labor relations, workplace safety, and compensation. Emphasis will be placed on the practical application of relevant theory, related research, and legal constraints as well as developing and applying critical thinking skills. Students will also develop skills in planning their career path.
Prerequisites: MGMT 101
This course introduces students to the major concepts of the behavioral sciences that apply to the management of organizations. The course focuses on understanding factors and developing skills that affect the behavior and ultimately the performance of individuals and groups within organizations. Course activities are structured to provide students with opportunities for skill development through application, practice and reflection.
Prerequisite: MGMT 101
This course reviews the principles, tools, processes, and practices used by managers to understand international markets, cultures, economies and political environments and to achieve competitive advantage in an international setting. Topics covered include globalization, country differences (political, economic, legal, and cultural), global trade and investment, global monetary systems, strategy and structure of international businesses, and international business operations and practices.
Prerequisite: MGMT 205, ECON 102
This course introduces students to culture as an important variable in international management and examines its impact on organizations, strategy, negotiations, management of human capital, leadership, team building, and ethics. The course content includes a metaphor approach to explore key differences among cultures and examine their relevance for international management practice.
Prerequisites: MGMT 205
This course explores the concepts and techniques of managing projects in service and manufacturing settings. Course content includes the following topics: project selection and evaluation; dynamics, motivation, and evaluation of team members; scheduling, budgeting, and closure.
Prerequisites: FINC 101, ACCT 102, ENGL 205, and MGMT 301
This course is designed to provide students with the necessary skills and knowledge to determine the information necessary to address an identified research problem (basic or applied) and, using this understanding, develop and use an actionable research proposal. In this process, the students will gain an understanding of relevant approaches and elements of undertaking a research enquiry specifically to provide insights to solving a relevant problem. They will develop critical core competencies and skills required to carry out such an enquiry. These competencies and skills include: defining research questions; setting appropriate research objectives; study design that incorporates research objectives; secondary and primary data collection and instruments; sampling and analysis methods; and effective reporting of results; as well as the importance of ethical conduct in conducting research in both a domestic and in international business contexts.
Pre-requisites: MATH 115, Min 70 credits
The capstone course is a method of summative evaluation in which the student is given an opportunity to demonstrate integrated knowledge and growth in the major. The course consequently builds on the knowledge gathered during years as a Business student. It gives them the ability to work on an extended business project under the guidance of a supervisor while gathering very practical experience. Students will be required to work on a complex and real-life problem related to Business studies. In doing so, the Capstone makes the link between the academic discourse and the world thereafter.
Prerequisites: BUSN 401, Minimum 90 credits
The purpose of the Internship subject is to provide students with opportunity to demonstrate the application of conceptual knowledge to the real world via industry placement in their selected field. This allows students to integrate their theoretical and conceptual knowledge with the skills and problem-solving techniques required in the workplace. Other outcomes include the acquisition of knowledge, research skills and the attitudes of business professionals, the ability to think independently, grow in originality, creativity, initiative, curiosity, enthusiasm, and resourcefulness, the ability to communicate ideas, an understanding of theory and procedures; knowledge of pertinent literature; and adeptness in the workplace. This subject provides a valuable transition between university and the workplace.
Prerequisites: minimum of 90 credits and a CGPA of 2.00, Business senior standing, MGMT 101, FINC 101, MRKG 101
This course introduces students to the unique challenges faced by family businesses and the potential solutions to these issues. Students examine the characteristics that define family businesses and the potential risks and benefits these bring to family businesses in Bahrain. The course includes discussion of issues such as family dynamics, generational gaps, leadership, the role of non-family members, governance, and succession planning.
Prerequisites: MGMT 101 and ACCT 102
This course explores conflict as a management issue in business organizations and also investigates techniques and methods for reaching effective agreements. The course employs case studies, role playing and other experiential learning tools to develop analytical problem-solving abilities and enhance conflict resolution skills.
Prerequisite: MGMT 101
This course explores the importance of innovation to business success and considers current trends in technology, society, consumer expectations and the workforce. The course includes examination of strategies for enabling innovation and overcoming obstacles to change. The course content also presents the concept of a learning organization in the context of transformational leadership.
Prerequisites: MGMT 205
This course introduces the management consulting industry and explores key activities associated with the consulting process. The course involves consideration of the consultant as an advisor and change agent; and examination of topics such as problem analysis, proposal development, project initiation, management of expectations, reputation and expertise, and knowledge transfer.
Prerequisites: MGMT 301
The course introduces the fundamentals of starting the entrepreneurship journey as a career and as a business, backed up by empirical guidance and solid theoretical research in the field. Learners will be able to harness different tools and resources and would build the right attitude on how to start a new business venture that is relevant and can be competitive in the marketplace.
Prerequisites: MGMT 101, Minimum 70 credits
This course aims to provide students with critical knowledge and experience to identify opportunities in proposing and deploying AI solutions to real business scenarios. Having successfully completed the course, students will be able to describe AI and the role it can play to deliver benefits for businesses, identify potential applications of AI in practice, and assess the main capabilities of AI and the core technologies that help deliver them.
Prerequisites: MATH 115, MSYS 101, ENGL 102, minimum 90 credits
Professional Elective Options (9 Credits)
Students pursuing a Bachelor of Business Administration in Management must complete a minimum of 9 elective credits. Elective credits can be earned via any courses offered.
Career Progression
Graduates of the program can pursue careers in various fields such as:
They are also prepared with a strong foundation to progress to graduate studies within their field of study.
Learning Progression:
Graduates holding a BBA in Management from AUBH possess the versatility to explore educational paths within the field, aligning with their individual interests, skills, and strengths. Graduates can acquire various accreditations and qualifications from esteemed institutions such as the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) and the Institute of Leadership (ILM). They are also able to take their education further and pursue post-graduate degrees, including but not limited to: MBA (like the one offered by AUBH), or to specialize in one of many management-related Master’s degrees including Project Management, Management and Economics of Innovation, Management in International Marketing, either locally, regionally, or internationally.
