UBT’s English Language Academy’s four level intensive English language course is an integrated-skills and content-based program that develops students’ proficiency in English. The entire course is delivered in four modules. Each module spans eight academic weeks at a rate of 25 hours per week.

The program utilizes Cengage’s LIFE American edition series’ textbooks which adopt a communicative approach emphasizing language learning in real life contexts, and the production of language in a broad range of speaking and writing situations – thereby mirroring the functional descriptors of the CEFR.

Levels	Textbook	CEFR	Course Duration	Hours per week
Level 1	Cengage Life 1	A1	8 weeks	25
Level 2	Cengage Life 2	A2	8 weeks	25
Level 3	Cengage Life 3	B1	8 weeks	25
Level 4	Cengage Life 4	B1+	8 weeks	25

Upon admission to UBT, students sit the online Oxford Placement Test (OPT) to ensure placement in their proper level. Accurate placement of students is essential for success in their English studies.

The entire four session program takes students from the Beginner Level (A1) up to the Upper Intermediate (B2). ELA ensures that these are reliable and accurate language proficiency standards by correlating ELA levels to internationally accepted proficiency benchmarks.

Communicative reading Strategies for students:

Pre-reading:
Pre-reading tasks are adopted to activate students’ schematic knowledge of what they are about to read (based on their pre-existing knowledge) as this knowledge will help them understand the text. When reading, students are using their pre-existing knowledge to predict content. In class, predictions are communicated to partners.

During Reading:
Reading is done in pairs or collaboratively to promote greater interactions among students.

Post-reading:
Students tell each other about what they have read and engage in:

Discussions about the text,
Summarizing the text,
Reviewing the text,
Perform role-play or a follow-up speaking task related to the topic.

Active Communication (speaking):
Students are encouraged to:

Promote more efficient interaction between students in the communication process.
Ensure that each student has the opportunity to express his/her ideas or viewpoints.
Engage those who are in the group.
Express their thoughts, feelings, or issues while actively listening to others to allow a better understanding of different points of view.

The aim for most students is fluency. ELA develops fluency through pair work and group work speaking activities by providing interesting discussion topics that offer students something to talk about.

Communicative Writing:
Writing, like all other aspects of language, is communicative. ELA Students are required to write e-mails, SMS messages, lists, notes, cover letters, reports, proposals, memos, assignments, essays, etc. Students engage in doing research projects, publishing blogs, and creating individual and group profiles.

ELA Student education goes beyond the coursework. Extracurricular activities form a vital part of ELA students’ experience - creating unique opportunities for friendship and learning. Students can engage and participate in an array of activities on campus that include:

ELA Students Recreational Hall (Dahban):
ELA has an in-house Recreational Hall available to students all day long. Sports include billiards, table tennis, PS4, Football and more.

Fitness & Wellness Athletic Activities
ELA students have access to UBT’s overall fitness and wellness facilities. These facilities provide opportunities for students to exercise, manage stress, and stay healthy. They are convenient for students on campus and membership is free.

The facilities include gym, weight lifting, and lockers. There are also basketball courts, an indoor pool, a volleyball court, bowling alleys, snooker, billiards, and much more.

ELA encourages students to actively join extracurricular activities on Campus, including clubs.

1- Arts &Crafts Club:
This club aims to enhance students’ creativity through art exhibitions and workshops. Students express themselves artistically through drawing, painting and handcrafting, practicing their cognitive skills and creativity in a relaxed environment.

2- Fitness and Health Club:
This club aims to increase students’ physical activity by providing them with all facilities in the gym. Students have access to UBT facilities. The club sponsors training sessions, basketball, and volleyball games.

3- Social Activity Club:
This club aims to increase students’ physical activity by providing them with all facilities in the gym. Students have access to UBT facilities. The club sponsors training sessions, basketball, and volleyball games.

IT services are provided to ELA Male and Female Campuses with IT support for administrative, academic, and quality assurance operations throughout the year. Specifically, the following services are extended to ELA faculty & personnel:

Computers:
ELA provides computer facilities, software, resources and IT service to students, staff and Teachers. All classrooms are equipped with high performance desktop computers with genuine Microsoft Windows 10, User friendly Smart Board and Projector, and all the classroom-presentation-tool & software’s required for teaching purposes. This enhances the teaching and learning environment by allowing teachers, staff, and students to incorporate various types of media in the classroom.

Computer Labs:
Dhahban ELA has two computer Labs computers. Both are equipped with high performance PC’s with headphones. Microsoft Windows 10 and MS Office 365 are being used as the latest, flexible and updated software. Numerous learning applications are installed on computer lab PC’s for students’ learning purposes. The labs are also equipped with printers. ELA provides computer lab facilities for on-campus and online-learning student use. Students are allowed to access Internet or e-mail, to prepare word documents, projects, class assignments or to use other course software that is relevant to teaching at ELA.

E-Service:

Opera On-line for tracking schedules, grades, evaluations, etc. (For ELA students and teachers)
Moodle
E-library
Moodle
Class Attendance System and Grading System (faculty only)

Printing Services:
Printing service is provided through network Connection. IT supervisor assists teachers, staff and students with their printing needs.

Maintenance Services:
The IT support specialist provides IT maintenance in all computer labs, classrooms and administrative offices.

Opera system:
Opera is UBT’s own customized e-system; it is the main academic system used by students, faculty members and staff. It is a set of all sort of different internal applications. It combines course registration, grading, Opera online, attendance, and students’ portal. Listed below are some details.

a) Opera Admissions and Registration:
This system allows various registration and admission tasks such as calendar, admitting new students, fulfilling admission requirements and more. It involves course registration tasks such as add, drop, swap, etc.

b) Opera Students affairs:
Opera Student affairs system keeps tracks of student’s affairs activities; and monitors students, events, extra credits, activities, etc.

c) Opera Attendance:
Opera attendance allows faculty members to take the attendance of all students inside the classroom. It informs instructors about students registered in their courses, and also keeps track of their daily attendance. Faculty members have access to Opera attendance on campus, or off campus through the use of Remote Apps service. Students can keep track of their attendance and view it through Opera Online.

d) Opera Online (student’s portal):
Opera Online is the main student’s portal for accessing his/her Opera related information – e.g., registration, grades and attendance. It allows students to go online to access their academic system information – allowing them to register online for their courses; view and edit their own personal records; view their grades, study plan, transcripts, acknowledgement letter and financial statements.

Moodle: Modular Object- Oriented Dynamic Learning Environment
Moodle is the open source web-based learning management system used at UBT. It is the main communication link between instructors and their students. Each registered student will have his/her course listed each academic term in Moodle. Instructors are able to use Moodle to post course materials such as presentations, handouts, projects and are able to communicate with their students using messages, chat and discussion forums. They can also assess students by administering quizzes and assignments, and using other tools.

McGraw-Hill Campus:
McGraw-Hill Campus is a Book resources tool provided by McGraw-Hill to our campuses though integration with Moodle. Students can access the customized book and the customized e-learning platform and have access to quizzes and exercises provided by the instructor.

The University of Business and Technology – aiming to support the research process – funds many innovative research projects of faculty and staff.

Research in Progress

Faculty name

Title

Abstract

Ali El Rashidi

Optical absorption enhancement for

A-SI:H Solar Cells using Plasmonic Nanoparticles

Solar energy is the most favored renewable energy that can be harvested and converted to usable electrical energy using solar cells with a drawback of limited efficiency. The light harvesting and power conversion efficiency can be boosted utilizing nanostructured materials, including nanowires, quantum dots, plasmonic materials, and Nano antennas. In this work, we propose a new structure for an excitonic solar cell with improved light harvesting and power conversion efficiency using plasmonic nanoparticles distributed on the top surface of a conical shaped solar cell. Different metals will be used as plasmonic nanoparticles such as gold, copper, silver and vanadium dioxide. Hydrogenated amorphous silicon solar cells which have very strong absorbers using n-type, intrinsic, and p-type layers will by used. Therefore only a very thin film is required to capture most of the incident light. These light absorbing molecules can also be deposited with solution processable techniques. This means that large area devices can be manufactured using simple and cheap manufacturing processes. Hence, these solar cells are relatively cheap to produce; and can be prepared as flexible devices. The flexible and lightweight nature of these cells means they are more portable than traditional solar cells and can be incorporated more easily into consumer goods, such as backpacks. Another advantage of the strong absorption properties of these types of solar cells is they perform well under low or diffuse light conditions and so can be used indoors. On the other hand, conical shape of PIN is used to enhance the light trapping by multiple reflections of incident light. The optimum shape, size and position of plasmonic materials and optimum shape and height of the PIN conical shape will be determined using a finite difference time domain (FDTD) simulation tool. According to the parametric study, we will fabricate a prototype for a solar cell that can be industrialized. Electrical and optical properties of the proposed model will be determined and verified with the ones obtained by the parametric study as well.

Faculty name	Title	Abstract
Hussein Reda	Assessment of quality cost in Saudi Arabia manufacturing industry	Quality costs are those resulting from producing, identifying, repairing, and avoiding defective products. It consists of the following four categories: 1) Internal failure costs are incurred prior to the products delivery to the customer. They include costs of scrap, rework, retest, downtime, yield losses or disposition. 2) External failure costs occur after the products are delivered to the customer. They include categories such as complaint adjustment, returned products, warranty charges, and liability or allowances concessions. 3) Appraisal costs result from measuring, evaluating, and auditing material and products to determine their conformance to specifications. They include costs of inspection and testing of incoming materials, through production, testing, and equipment calibration. 4) Preventive costs are associated with activities aimed at reducing appraisal and failure costs. They include costs of quality planning and design, new products review, process control, training, quality data analysis and reporting, and improvement projects. A survey of several manufacturing industries in Saudi Arabia will be conducted. The survey includes a cross representation of manufacturing activities existing in the region. They include construction material, light metal fabrication, plastics and glass products, and assembly of various electric & mechanical products and home appliances. The survey is intended to assess the level of awareness and quantitative estimates of quality costs as related to the above four categories. The survey design and findings will be presented along with analysis. Specific conclusions will be drawn regarding quality costs studies and reduction/improvements programs as related to the surveyed industry categories.
Seoud Abouamer	Piezoelectric for lighting highways	Sound is a regular mechanical vibration that travels through matter as a waveform. Longitudinal sound waves – compression waves – transmitted through the ambient air are made up of waves of alternating pressure deviations from the equilibrium pressure, causing local regions of compression and rarefaction. In This work, different intensity of the input sound was used. Compared with other mechanical energy sources, it is very difficult to use mechanical energy from sound in order to generate electrical energy using a conventional PZT-based bulk or thin film piezoelectric energy harvester." To overcome this difficulty, the team worked with zinc oxide nanowires, a piezoelectric nanomaterial that leads to a much more sensitively response
Samer Bali	Novel design and implementation of Chip-less tag using radio frequency identification (RFID) system	Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) wireless technology is becoming the most popular and important instrument that is used in many applications such as logistic chains, tracking and localization items. RFID has the capability to read the items without needing line of sight. In addition, RFID is used for applications that require relatively long reading distance compared to the traditional barcode system. The main obstacle of the RFID system is the cost of an active tag unit as well as a passive tag unit with chip, and this still prevents RFID from being a widely used identification system. Chip-less tag is one solution to effectively reduce the cost of the tag. However, this solution imposes new challenges in RFID systems. One of the main classical challenges is the development of anti-collision methodologies in order to identify multiple tags simultaneously. The anti-collision protocols that are frequently used in traditional active and passive RFID tags with chips are not suitable for chip-less tags, since chip-less tags do not have any on board controlling element (chip) or circuit. Therefore, new anti-collision protocols should be developed for chip-less tags. In this project we will design a microstrip printed antenna using an Ink-Jet printer in our lab at the University of Business and Technology. In this research project, it is intended to design and develop new chip-less tags that should be extremely cheap. The new tags will need the development of new protocols for reading multiple tags simultaneously. As a result, this will open the way for building an initial prototype of an enhanced passive RFID system.

Faculty name

Title

Abstract

Elsayed Elfar

Modeling and Implementation of Grid Connected Hybrid Wind/Spv System and Application for Saudi Site

The shortage of fuel resources worldwide has required urgent search for alternative energy sources to meet up present day demands. Solar and wind energy sources is a clean, unfailing and environment-friendly potential resource among all renewable energy options. At present, there is a need for continuous supply of energy, which cannot be satisfied - due to seasonal and periodic variations – solely by a wind energy system or solar photovoltaic system.

Hybrid PV/battery bank/utility grid system (PV/BB/UG) is considered as a basic solution for any shortage of fuel resources worldwide. The overall cost of such hybrid system is the main issue that should be studied deeply before installation of the system. This research introduces a complete study of the performance of a hybrid PV/BB/UG system. The cost of kilo Watt of each individual source has been calculated and the kWh cost of the overall PV/BB/UG İs calculated as well taking into consideration the installation and running cost. The introduced system is simulating on a real load of a building at the University of Business and Technology located in Dahban, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Finally, we used our study in lighting some labs in the same engineering building.

It is generally agreed that using local information such as generated power from PV array and state of battery change are calculated using computer program under known insolation and load demand. The optimal power management is carried out using the designed program which has been tried and tested using actual data – under different operational conditions. Matlab-Simulink is used for carrying out a simulation using daily data of the load demand, insolation and temperature of Jeddah site, KSA. The results obtained show the beneficially of the hybrid integrated system

Ali Elrashidi

Simulating Ultra-Sensitive Gas Sensors Using Plasmonic Nanostructures

Gas sensors are important for a myriad of applications including petroleum production, automotive industry, agriculture, and environmental studies. Excellent gas sensors should be ultra-sensitive, selective, cheap, simple, energy efficient, feasible, fast in response, and can be used for a wide range of applications. Furthermore, the general architecture of the sensor should remain constant even if sensing materials or detected gases are changed.

Unfortunately, the reported techniques in the literature partially have the characteristics of ideal gas sensors. As a result, we propose to use the finite difference time domain (FDTD) method to simulate gas sensor designed by using plasmonic gold nanoparticles and gas sensitive polymeric materials. We plan to monitor only one physical quantity that will be changed in all chemical reactions between sensitive polymers and gases. Therefore, the basic structure of our proposed sensor will be fixed and only the sensitive polymeric materials can be changed. In addition, the proposed method will have the same advantages of traditional polymeric gas sensors but with extra sensitivity improvement. Also, the proposed sensor can be simulated above flat surfaces or optical fibers which widen its applications area.

Mahmood Ali

A framework to evaluate the state of food retail supply chain in Saudi Arabia

Supply Chain Management has been playing a key role in food retail business in developed countries by providing various segments of customers with quality products in a highly efficient manner. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) is following the lead of developed countries, with rapid growth trend in super and hypermarkets. However, the role of supply chain management and its impact on meeting customer needs are not well understood because of lack of readily available data. There is need to develop an appropriate framework for the KSA food retail sector to study the impacts of the various elements of the supply chain. This paper describes a framework that researchers can utilize to study the supply chain impacts on the food retail sector.

Ahmad Shawqi

Fabrication Of A Microelectrode Array, First Generation, Glucose Biosensor- PHASE I

The worldwide market for bio and chemical sensors is large, being valued at $13 billion in 2011, and growing quickly with a projected compound annual growth rate of 9.6% between 2011 and 2016. Many of these sensors are amperometric, where the concentration of a chemical analytic (e.g., free available chlorine, ozone, glucose) is determined by measuring the diffusion limited current at an electrode.
The electrodes used in the majority of these sensors are macro electrodes. Macro-electrodes are electrodes where the smallest electrode dimension is > 50 micrometers. The response of such electrodes depends greatly on the mass transport conditions in the analytic solution. The response at microelectrodes where the smallest electrode dimension is less than 50 micrometers, and is independent of mass transport. However, the current generated at such electrodes is very small and is difficult to measure. This problem can be overcome by measuring the aggregate current generated at an array of microelectrodes.

Fabricating such microelectrode arrays in a cheap and efficient manner is a technological challenge that has not been fully solved (please see Literature Review), as demonstrated by the low usage of these electrodes in commercial amperometric sensors. The researchers will build on work completed in the University of Limerick to first construct a microelectrode array, first generation, glucose biosensor and then similar sensors for other analytics.

Ahmad Shawqi

Preparation of Hybrid Composite Materials And Their Microwave Properties Applied on The Telecommunication Towers In Jeddah – Proof of Concept

The extensive development of telecommunication systems and electronic devices has raised the electromagnetic pollution to a level never attained before. This has led to environmental questions, health concerns and a wide variety of applications. This justifies an active quest for novel and effective electromagnetic material creation that could provide solutions for the microwave behavior. Thus, materials with high efficiency to diminish electromagnetic interferences pollution have become a mainstream field of research.

The present project will focus on the preparation, fabrication and development of hybrid composite materials to reduce the electromagnetic pollution that is produced by the telecommunication towers in Jeddah. These materials are expected to act as a barrier, absorber, or reflector of the electromagnetic radiation. Protection of humans and other biological objects from the harmful action of the electromagnetic waves will therefore be achieved. These materials are expected to be implemented in different applications – i.e. antenna techniques and production, military applications, and improving the electromagnetic compatibility between different electronic devices.

Isam Al jawarneh

Design of a Data Warehouse Model for Decision Support in Higher Education: A Case study at the University of Business & Technology (UBT)

The goal of this study is to design a Data Warehouse (D W) dimensional model at the University of Business and Technology (UBT). UBT is striving to be a world-class university. For this purpose several Information Systems (IS) were developed such as
OPERA. Unfortunately, these systems are transactional systems that support day-to-day decision-making. However, these systems have failed to support strategic decisions. Hence, a DW design at UBT is essential to stay competitive in a rapidly changing world. OPERA system is the most critical IS at UBT since it contains undergraduate students’ information. In this study, a dimensional model will be designed for student academic examination data and human resources data. A prototype will be developed and evaluated based on the proposed model. The proposed model will help decision makers at UBT to make better strategic decisions in terms of academics and human resources perspective.

Ahmad Shawqi

Flame spray Drying Synthesis of Calcium Phosphate Nanoparticles

The investigators propose to study the synthesis of calcium phosphate nanoparticles using the flame spray pyrolysis technique. Calcium phosphate salts are important biomaterials and flame spray pyrolysis is a fundamentally important technique extensively used in industry for the formation of metal oxide
nanoparticles. Studies have previously been performed on the flame spray synthesis of calcium phosphate salts but such studies have not been systematic and have not considered in detail the treatment of the precursor solutions and the effect that such treatments have on the calcium phosphate phases produced.
It is the purpose of this study to comprehensively characterize the flame spray system with a view to synthesizing calcium phosphate particles of controlled particle size and phase (e.g. hydroxyapatite, tricalcium phosphate, intimately mixed compositions of both phases) in a manner that is readily amenable to scaling so that a clear path to commercialization of the technology is outlined.

It is also a goal of this research to develop expertise in flame spray technologies to enable the researchers to develop further projects where nanoparticles of other compositions will be synthesized.

Wesam Habib

Empirical Asset Pricing Saudi Stylized Facts and Evidence

I estimate proxy specifications of (Fama and French, 2014) five-factor model to produce stylized facts of the Saudi capital market and test an APT model. The data set is the panel of all publicly traded firms, excluding financial and negative book value of equity firms. My contribution to the extant literature is three-fold: [1] organizing Saudi market data based on beta and firm-specific fundamentals, namely, growth, size, accounting earnings, and equity investments, [2] conducting a parsimony analysis within the theoretical framework of Merton's (1973) APT, and [3] quantifying the information risk facing marginal investor by decomposing earnings into cash flows and accruals; and investigating respective loadings in an unrestricted version of the parsimonious specification. Proxy asset pricing specifications, though intuitively appealing, are scant due to lack of theoretical frameworks and misguided significance tests of factor loadings. Throughout, I address this issue in detail and keep the empirical analysis under describing market facts and testing an APT model.

UBT collaborates with many organizations and universities to provide all support for the scientific research process. Organizations that fund research are:

King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST)

KACST is a scientific government institution that supports and enhances scientific applied research. It coordinates the activities of government institutions and scientific research centers in accordance with the requirements of the development of the Kingdom through the following programs:

Strategic Technologies of fundamental Research Support Program:

The program aims at developing high-quality long-term fundamental research. This strategic step is part of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s quest towards achieving a higher rank among Middle East countries.

Research Grants Programs:

Seeking to support scientific research in all fields, the city has introduced a number of research grants programs that provide financial, as well as technical support for researchers and students who enroll in human and applied sciences.

Innovative Research Support Program:

The innovative research support programs aim at improving the economic variables in the Kingdom by developing research aimed at achieving specific goals in specific fields.

Erasmus Mundus, Secret Program:

Erasmus Mundus is a cooperation and mobility program in the field of higher education that aims to enhance the quality of European higher education; and to promote dialogue and understanding between people and cultures through cooperation with Third-Countries. In addition, it contributes to the development of human resources and the international cooperation capacity of Higher education institutions in Third Countries by increasing mobility between the European Union and these countries.

The Erasmus Mundus Program provides support to:

Higher education institutions that wish to implement joint programs at the postgraduate level, or to set-up inter-institutional cooperation partnerships between universities from Europe and targeted Third-Countries.
Individual students, researchers and university staff who wish to spend a study / research / teaching period in the context of one of the above mentioned joint programs or cooperation partnerships
Any organization active in the field of higher education that wishes to develop projects aimed at enhancing the attractiveness, profile, visibility, and image of European higher education worldwide.
Gulf Science Innovation and Knowledge Economy Program

The Gulf Science Innovation and Knowledge Program (GSIKE), is a part of the UK Government's strategy to support a long-term relationship between academia in the UK and the Gulf.

The call is funded by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS), the department that brings together responsibilities for business, industrial strategy, science, innovation, energy, and climate change.

The United Kingdom’s International Organization for Cultural Relations and Educational Opportunities. The British Council managed this call of proposal. The GSIKE Program priority areas include:

Smart cities
Cyber security.
Food security
Water management
Energy (including the use of battery technologies/clean/renewable and nuclear)
Water/energy/food nexus
Advanced materials
Advanced engineering
Environment science
Women's engagement in science, innovation, and leadership
Entrepreneurship
Artificial intelligence

Increasing awareness and best practices.
Meeting new people, chatting , and asking questions and getting answers.
Providing insight and guidance on a specific scientific topic.
Introducing concepts of evidence-based practice.
Providing a forum for faculty and students from different departments to network; learn from each other; and discuss scientific information.

Research Symposium

The Research Symposium is an annual event that showcases research in the university, presents published and ongoing research in each college – offering opportunities for UBT researchers to meet; discuss ideas; share knowledge; and get feedback. Researchers present their ideas on posters; and the best poster from each college wins the Best Poster Presentation award.

3RD RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM (2018):

The University of Business and Technology hosted the 3rd Research Symposium Poster session, an annual event to showcase the research in the university, present published and ongoing research in each college, and to offer opportunities for UBT researchers to meet, discuss ideas, share knowledge and get feedback. This year, there were 10 posters from CBA, 17 from CE, and 4 from JCA. And for the first time ELA researchers participated with 2 posters.

The posters were evaluated by 8 jury members from all colleges. The winners of the Best Poster Award were: Dr. Zulfeequar Alam from CBA; Dr. Ahmad Barham from CE; Mr. Saleh Al-Takrouri from JCA; and Ms. Asmaa Hakami from the ELA.

The Deanship of Scientific Research, organizer of this event, took this opportunity to stress the importance of scientific research. DSR Dean Dr. Basma El Zein encouraged researchers to conduct more research, and to publish in peer-reviewed journals to lift the university’s ranking to be among the top international universities, known for scientific and applied research, and to serve Vision 2030. Working towards this goal, UBT has signed many MOUs with universities in the US and Europe. Many research projects are already in progress. Moreover, UBT has partnered with the international academic publishing company Springer Nature to improve the quality of research in the university.

To Download PDF: Book of Abstract : Book of Poster

2ND RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM (2017):

The Deanship of Scientific Research at the University of Business and Technology organized the 2nd Research Symposium on Wednesday April 29, 2017 in the Library building of Dhahban Campus under the patronage of Prof. Hussein Al Alawi, the Rector of UBT. The aim of this event was to promote the concept of scientific research and to contribute towards the cultural development of Saudi Arabian society.

Faculty members of all departments at the University of Business and Technology presented their research results on 32 posters. The poster presentations were arranged in three sessions: CBA, CEIT and JCA session – taking into account different criteria, such as quality, originality and significance of research; as well as the quality of presentation. The jury chose the best four posters and winners of the best poster award are: Majed Al-sharayri and Arif Mohamed from CBA; Mohammad Ahmad Kanan from CE; and Haneen Shoaib from JCA.

The event was a great success. It received positive comments from pleased guests, faculty, and students.

To Download PDF: Book of Abstract + Book of poster

1ST RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM (2016)

The Research and Consultation Center of University of Business and Technology organized the 1st Research Symposium on Wednesday 30th of March 2016 in the Library building of Dhahban Campus. The aim of this event was to promote the concept of scientific research and to contribute to the cultural development of Saudi Arabian society.

Prof. Hussein Al Alawi, the Rector of UBT, welcomed all participants and gave the opening address – emphasizing the important role of Research in academic institutions and encouraging all faculty members to conduct applied research. Prof. Al Alawi mentioned that this event was a UBT RESEARCH FESTIVAL. After that, Dr. Basma EL Zein, the Director of RCC gave a speech about the role of the RCC in contributing to UBT’s vision of converting Saudi Arabia into a knowledge-based economy and society, where researchers from different disciplines would join in their efforts to solve real work problems that contribute to the economic development of the Kingdom and the region; and serve the society. She focused as well on the Center’s goals, activities, and services. Dr. El Zein also presented the 6 research flagships – namely, Water Treatment, Energy Conversion and Storage; Electronics and Communication; Transportation and Automotive research; Construction and Buildings; and Health, where research has to be conducted from different perspectives. She also discussed technological business and advertising.

Faculty members of all departments of the University of Business and Technology presented their research results on 44 posters. The poster presentations were divided into three sessions: CBA, CEIT and JCA session. Taking into account different criteria, such as quality, originality and significance of research and the quality of presentation, the jury chose the best six posters. In addition, this event was an opportunity to commend Dr. Ayman Zerban as the Researcher of the month for his research efforts and his research contributions to UBT. The event was a great success; and received positive comments from pleased guests, faculty, and students.

To Download PDF: CBA Book of abstract : CE Book of abstract : JCA Book of abstract : CBA Book of poster : CE Book of poster : CBA Book of poster

Welcome to the Industry Partnership Unit where we create collaboration between the University of Business and Technology and industries. To facilitate this, a program called the Industry Membership Program was created. The Industry Membership Program was designed to promote communication between academia and industries in order to facilitate the transfer of knowledge to industies.

Based on membership fees, this program provides an opportunity for an industry to contribute to academia specifically through research, consultancy, scientific chairs, careers and many other areas of interest.

Members receive a membership package including many services from UBT such as:

Access to the latest research findings
Participation in technical events
Access to the best and most productive graduate students as prospective employees

The Industry Membership Program will serve UBT by:

Supporting research in one or more research flagship
Providing opportunity for interaction among industry members, faculty members, and students
Enriching students’ educational experience
Maintaining its credibility
Contributing to its mission of teaching and research

Pros for a collaboration between the University and Industries:
For the University:

Faculty/Researcher Retention & Recruitment
Student Recruitment & Job Placement
Make your community more attractive to industry
Reputation
Applied research & project
Problem-solving
Sponsorship

For the Industry:

Workforce Development
Expertise – Access to world-class talent
Access to a large pool of potential subjects
Facilities/specialized equipment
On-the-shelf solutions
Consultant
Problem solvers

Guide for a successful partnership:

Support the mission of each partner
Strengthen the coalition
Remove barriers
Focus on fostering appropriate, long-term partnerships
a win-win scenario
Concentrate more on the objectives of the alliance, not the minutia of contract terms
Strategic collaboration

Memberships;	UBT offers
	Platinum	Gold	Silver	Bronze
Booth on the University Campus	Booth 4m²	Booth 1m²	Poster	Poster
Facilities to promote the company at UBT	✓	✓
Booth on career day	✓	✓	✓	✓
Access to senior students (PhD / Ms / Post doc) and Alumni DataBase for employment	✓	✓	✓	✓
Invitation to UBT Industrial Day	✓	✓	✓	✓
Access to attend workshops	✓	✓	✓
Visibility of their name and logo	✓	✓
Overview of the R&D work done	✓	✓	✓	✓
Access to UBT Labs	✓
Propose research projects to UBT for the company	Open	Up to 7	Up to 2	1
Access to seed fund program, start-up and spin-off opportunities	✓
Access to interns	✓	✓	✓	✓
Opportunity to join pilot project initiatives as a prelude to commercialization	✓	✓
Consultancy projects	Open	Up to 7	Up to 2	1
Visibility of the company on graduation day	✓
Discounts for UBT symposia, colloquia, and seminars	✓	✓
Membership in the Advisory College board	✓
Membership Fees (in SAR)	2,000,000	1,000,000	500,000	200,000

#	Student group	project title	scientific illustration	Abstract
1	Eng. Fares Osama Sukhairi and Eng. Mansour Mohammed Qawas	Cooling Wave		An innovative Electric appliance, a rapid cooling wave technology because it provides speed in cooling and high It is similar to the microwave oven in heating the aliments, rapid way. It can be used in hospitals, labs, restaurants
2	Eng. Gaith Nader Anwar Edrees and Eng. Siraj Muneer Almirawi	VertTile		Energy harvesting using nanomaterials provides an opportunity Sustainable systems, or Self-powered systems, are a new the need for external power source like batteries or such. us such as mechanical vibrations, noise, and/or human movement of our invention is the transformation of massively electricity. The electricity generated can either be stored device. From street lamps, street lights, traffic posts, warning plugs for phone charging, and more. The application possibility
3	Ms. Noha Obaid	Drawer’s Safe-closing Tool		Drawers have been used since the forties but it never witnessed significant improvements. Ever since children have been getting hurt by drawers either by closing them on their fingers or while reaching for dangerous objects inside of them, such as chemical detergents or sharp objects. For adults, it is obvious that when closing a drawer, they should push it inside with keeping their fingers away from the edges. But with children aged from 8 months to 36 months it’s not that clear for them. They can exert an enough amount of force that can cause severe pain if it is closed on their little fingers. So it is our sincere duty to come up with innovative yet simple ideas to secure our children away from harmful incidents. I have made two tools that can solve these types of problems, the first is to minimize the pressure on fingers if the fingers were inside while the closing process and the second tool is to completely lock the drawer.
4	Eng. Malaz Marwan Alidelbi, Eng. Loay Osama Abuahmed	Outdoor Smart Parking System using Image Processing and Li-Fi Communication Technology		Recently many new technologies have been developed that help in solving the parking problems to a great extent the traffic generated by cars searching for parking spaces takes up to 40% of the total traffic, with a huge impact on the mobility and quality of life of residents.
5	Eng. Malaz Marwan Alidelbi, Eng. Loay Osama Abuahmed	NetLight		An emergency lighting system includes an input, a charging circuit, an auxiliary power supply, a plurality of lights, a driver, and a controller. The input is configured to receive line voltage. The charging circuit is configured to receive the line voltage and output a charging voltage. The auxiliary power supply is configured to receive the charging voltage. The plurality of lights includes a first group of lights and a second group of lights. The driver is configured to provide power to the plurality of lights Wireless mesh networks (WMNs) have attracted increasing attention and deployment as a high- performance and low-cost solution to last-mile broadband internet access. WMNs have been broadly accepted in the conventional application sectors of ad hoc networks because of their advantages over other wireless networks. Traffic routing has a critical role in determining the performance of wireless mesh networks. Routing protocol design for wireless mesh networks is Critical to maintaining the performance and reliability of wireless mesh networks. Thus a routing protocol or an algorithm for WMNs should be carefully designed taking into account the specific characteristics of that network.

Under the Patronage of Dr. Abdullah Dahlan, every year UBT celebrates its students’ innovations and achievements, encouraging more creativity.

year	Student group	project title	scientific illustration	Abstract
2017/2018	Ms. Noha Obaid	Drawer’s Safe-closing Tool		Drawers have been used since the forties but it never witnessed significant improvements. Ever since children have been getting hurt by drawers either by closing them on their fingers or while reaching for dangerous objects inside of them, such as chemical detergents or sharp objects. For adults, it is obvious that when closing a drawer, they should push it inside with keeping their fingers away from the edges. But with children aged from 8 months to 36 months it’s not that clear for them. They can exert an enough amount of force that can cause severe pain if it is closed on their little fingers. So it is our sincere duty to come up with innovative yet simple ideas to secure our children away from harmful incidents. I have made two tools that can solve these types of problems, the first is to minimize the pressure on fingers if the fingers were inside while the closing process and the second tool is to completely lock the drawer.
2017/2018	Eng. Malaz Marwan Alidelbi, Eng. Loay Osama Abuahmed	Outdoor Smart Parking System using Image Processing and Li-Fi Communication Technology		Recently many new technologies have been developed that help in solving the parking problems to a great extent the traffic generated by cars searching for parking spaces takes up to 40% of the total traffic, with a huge impact on the mobility and quality of life of residents.
2016/ 2017	Eng. Fares Osama Sukhairi and Eng. Mansour Mohammed Qawas	Cooling Wave
2016/ 2017	Eng. Gaith Nader Anwar Edrees and Eng. Siraj Muneer Almirawi	VertTile

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UBT Preparatory Program consists of non credited courses specifically designed to improve student's proficiency in English before they undertake undergraduate study and to develop and to improve student's knowledge of mathematical and analytic techniques through the medium of English Language

The program also familiarizes students with various majors available at the college, the requirements of undergraduate study and discipline in all forms. The program consist of the following courses:

Language Levels (English Language Academy "ELA")
Pre-Calculus (depending on the placement test)

At first, the newly admitted student should take an English assessment test to determine his/her language skill level. Each student will be positioned according to his/her test result to the following list:

COURSE	UNITS	PREREQUISITE
Academic English Level 2	1	English Language - Level 1
Academic English Level 3	1	Academic English Level 2
Academic English Level 4	1	Academic English Level 3
College Level English I	4	Academic English Level 4
College Level English Ii	4	College Level English I

Students might be exempted from taking any courses at ELA by submitting one of the following options:

TIBT result of 61/120 IELTS AT result of 5.5/9 Or they have to pass the ELA placement test with a very high score 59/65 in RW. 55/60 in CM
Student may be exempted from MATH099 by passing the pre-calculus course placement test.

In order to prepare for our MBA Program, it would be helpful to have taken classes in finance, financial analysis, accounting, statistics, research methods, management and economics. The number of courses required from this category differs from an applicant to another according to the degree of relevance of his or her education and area of expertise to the field of Business Administration.

The Pre-MBA Course
Principles of Accounting
Principles of Economics
Principles of Finance
Principles of Management
Introduction to Management Information Systems
Introduction to Quantitative Business Analysis

There are two options to acquire a degree from this program. The first is to acquire an MBA degree in General Business Administration by earning 48 credit hours of the available courses without any area of concentration. The second option is to acquire an MBA degree with one of the available 8 areas of concentration by earning 48 credit hours divided into 36 credit hours of core courses and 12 credit hours of the area of concentration or option.

MBA Program The MBA program is a 48-credit curriculum that offers a comprehensive framework for providing knowledge, tools and skills of entrepreneurship and initiative ability of today’s business leaders to manage business organizations in an increasingly competitive business environment.

It is offered as a masteral degree in General Management or a degree with options in Accounting, Finance, Human Resource Management, International Business Administration, Marketing and Supply & Operations Management, Management Information System.

The MBA program with options is structured around the two interrelated course structures: 36 credit hours of core courses and 12 credit hours of option courses. The MBA general management program is structured with 36 credit hours of core courses and 12 credit hours of mixed courses of choice.

Core Courses: (12 Courses, 36 credit hours) Regardless of the MBA option, all students are required to complete the following courses:

1	FIN 511	Financial Management	3 Credit Hours
2	ACCT 512	Managerial Accounting	3 Credit Hours
3	HRM 511	Organizational Behavior	3 Credit Hours
4	MIS 511	Management Information System	3 Credit Hours
5	ECON 511	Managerial Economics	3 Credit Hours
6	MKT 511	Marketing Management	3 Credit Hours
7	MGT 511	Advanced Quantitative Business Analysis	3 Credit Hours
8	IBM 511	International Business Management	3 Credit Hours
9	EPR 511	Entrepreneurship	3 Credit Hours
10	OPM 511	Operations Management	3 Credit Hours
11	HRM 512	Human Resource Management	3 Credit Hours
12	MGT 581	Business Strategies	3 Credit Hours

This section of the program is carefully designed to accommodate MBA seekers, who come from non-business background. The fact that such students need a kind of survival kit that helps them to cope with their peers who come from business background or hold an undergraduate degree in business related discipline. This kit is the Pre-MBA program, which comprises 6 courses, 3-credits each and will be offered in one semester. Applicants who have accredited background in one or more of these courses may get a waiver on case-to-case basis.

Pre-MBA Course List
Introduction to Quantitative Business Analysis	3 credits
Principles of Accounting	3 credits
Principles of Finance	3 credits
Principles of Economics	3 credits
Introduction to Management Information Systems	3 credits
Principles of Management	3 credits

1- MGT 499 – Introduction to Quantitative Business Analysis	Credits 3.00

Quantitative Business Analysis is a required course designed to prepare MBA students with a set of tools to meet the challenges of today’s business environment. This course is about statistics and basic modeling for management decisions.
It covers various topical areas spanning from descriptive statistics to inferential statistics and introduction to mathematical programming.

The objectives are:

To develop a solid foundation in important statistical and business modeling concepts and techniques
To provide a thorough understanding of their application in solving business problems. In addition, the course will stress the use of computer software to analyze data and perform statistical operations.

2- ACCT 499 – Principles of Accounting	Credits 3.00

The aim of this course is to familiarize students with the essential accounting system terminologies and functions.In this course, students review accounting reports and methods. The course focuses on the preparation of financial statements.
Emphasis is placed also on the interpretation and use of financial statements for decision making as well as steps of accounting cycle.

3- FIN 499 - Principles of Finance	Credits 3.00

This course aims to set the basic financial background that supports the financial knowledge and skills needed for studying MBA courses.

Course topics will cover the basics of financial management and financial markets and institutions.

In addition, teaching the accounting and financial statements and how to use them in evaluating the firm’s financial performance are included. Furthermore, the course will focus on the concepts of the time value of many and the meanings and measures of risk and return.

4- Econ 499 – Principles of Economics	Credits 3.00

This course aims to set the basic economic background that supports the economic knowledge and skills needed for studying MBA courses.

Microeconomics concepts will cover demand, supply and equilibrium in addition to elasticity and consumer theory. Microeconomics will focus too, on the theory of the firm, competition and monopoly. The student will learn about wages, interest, rent and profit as returns of the economic factors.

Macroeconomics will cover the national income accounting and determination, unemployment, inflation, money and banking and public expenditure and finance. Macroeconomics will focus too, on international trade and protection, the balance of payment and exchange rates in addition to the concepts of managing the economy.

5- BUS 499 – Principles of Management	Credits 3.00

This course focuses on the key managerial functions: planning, organizing, staffing, directing and controlling. Particular emphasis is given to design and development of organizations, marketing decisions, and labor management relations, financing decisions, management theory and role of management information system. The course also introduces students to the main functions of enterprise as well as business environment. Ethics and Social responsibility are also addressed.

5- MIS 499 – Introduction to Management Information System	Credits 3.00

This course is an introduction to information systems and information technology for students who are or who will become business professionals in the fast changing business world of today. The focus is helping students learn how to use and manage information technologies to revitalize business process, improve business decision making and gain competitive advantages. There is a major emphasis on the essential role of internet technologies in providing a platform for business, commerce and collaboration process among all business stakeholders in today has networked enterprises and global markets.

1- MGT 511 – Advanced Quantitative Business Analysis	Credits 3.00

This management course has the primary purpose to introduced advanced modeling techniques used in operations management. Students will learn how to use models such as principles of probability theory and statistics, regression analysis, linear programming, simulation, and other appropriate models to solve practical decision problems utilizing computer software available for the models.

2- ECON 511 - Managerial Economics	Credits 3.00

This course includes the development of basic economic concepts and their application to managerial decision-making. Major topics include Demand and Cost Analysis, forecasting, Pricing Decision, Capital Budgeting and Capital Management, And Decision-Making under Conditions of Risk and Uncertainty.
Pre-requisite: ACCT 531

3- EPR 511 - Entrepreneurship	Credits 3.00

This interdisciplinary course focuses on all aspects of starting a new business with emphasis on the critical role of recognizing and creating opportunities. Topics include Attributes of Entrepreneurs and Entrepreneurial Careers, Evaluating Opportunities, Writing Business Plan, and Venture Financing.

4- MGT 518 – Business Strategies	Credits 3.00

This capstone course investigates the methods and techniques used to formulate competitive strategy through the analysis of industries, competitive dynamics, the general management process, and the achievement of sustainable competitive advantage. Students will also be exposed to growth strategies comparative management, impact of taxation, technology strategies; product development and new market strategies. The course heavily emphasizes the use of case studies and in-class simulations. Pre-requisite: Econ 511, Fin 511, MKT 511, MIS 511 & OPM 511

In addition to the Core Course (ACCT 512), a student interested in this area of concentration must take all the four listed below in Accounting.

Core Course Descriptions

1- ACCT 512 – Managerial Accounting	Credits 3.00

The aim of this course is to study current issues and approaches to solving comprehensive problems in the area of managerial accounting. This course emphasizes the use of accounting information for internal planning and control purposes through readings and case studies. Some of the topics covered are Budgetary Planning, Responsibility Accounting, and Performance Evaluation through Standard Costing, Activity Based Costing, Profit Planning, Segment Reporting, Decentralization, Balanced Score Card, Target Costing and Capital Budgeting.
(Pre-Req: ACCT 531)

Elective Course Descriptions

1- ACCT 531 - Cost Accounting	Credits 3.00

This course provides the basic information for Management Accounting and Financial Accounting. Cost Accounting measures and reports financial and non-financial information relating to the cost of acquiring or utilizing resources in an organization. This course covers Accountant’s Role in Organizations, Introduction to Cost Terms and Purposes, Cost Volume Profit Analysis, Job Order Costing and Process Costing. It also covers how costs behave and relevant information for decision-making.
(Pre-Req: ACCT 512)

2- ACCT 533 - Advanced Financial Accounting	Credits 3.00

This course discusses advanced issues in the area of Financial Accounting. It helps students to advance their information through readings and case studies. It provides information about Financial Accounting Theory as well as debatable issues in this area. Some of the topics covered are accounting for Partnership, Organization and Capital Stock Transactions, Long Term Liabilities, and Consolidated Financial Statements. (Pre-Req.: ACCT 511)

3- ACCT 534 – Auditing	Credits 3.00

This course aims to familiarize students with Principles and Procedures of External and Internal Auditing, Auditing Standards, Ethics of the Profession, Internal Control Evaluation and Testing. Students are exposed to real cases from business life to show the effect of auditing and whether or not auditing can improve the quality of accounting reports.
(Pre-Req: ACCT 533)

4- ACCT 536 - International Accounting	Credits 3.00

The aim of this course is to discuss issues from the perspective of companies that have internationalized their finance and/or operations. It also has a comparative aspect, comparing accounting across countries. It deals with harmonization of the worldwide diversity in financial reporting. This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the significant issues in international accounting as well as provide a clear view of the work of the leading standard-setting bodies such as Financial Accounting Standard Board (FASB).

In addition to the Core Course (OPM 511), a student interested in this area of concentration must take all the four listed below in Operations Management.

Core Course Descriptions

1- OPM 511 - Operations Management	Credits 3.00

This foundation course is designed for students who have not had sufficient exposure to the subject before. At the end of the course, students will have learned all the basic concepts typically taught in a first course in Operations Management. They will also have gained a working knowledge of several Operations Management techniques that are used in manufacturing and service industries. These techniques will cover such topics as production and inventory control, scheduling, project management, and quality control.
(Pre-Req.: MGT 511)

Elective Course Descriptions

1- OPM 531 - Global Supply Chain Management	Credits 3.00

International successful businesses attribute one of the major reasons for success to their strategy in Global Supply Chain Management. This Global Supply Chain Management Course provides an intensive and coordinated approach to study the flow of goods and services from raw material suppliers to the final customer. This product flow will be reviewed from a global perspective, thus providing students with a comprehensive understanding of the international business process. The increasing role-played by information flows in integrated planning and managing the supply chain will be emphasized.
(Pre-Req.: OPM 511; IBM 511)

2- OPM 532 - Total Quality Management	Credits 3.00

Students will learn how the concepts and applications of TQM are helping millions of businesses throughout the world in achieving their goals of meeting and exceeding customer requirements. Emphasis will be on studying how companies to become world-class are applying Dr. Deming’s philosophy along with the latest TQM methodologies such as Continuous Process Improvement (CPI), Six-Sigma and Lean Thinking. Students will be challenged to find opportunities to apply the concepts to local business environment.
(Pre-Req.: OPM 511)

3- OPM 533 - Project Management	Credits 3.00

The objectives of this course are to provide needed skills and tools for managing variety of projects. High rates of introduction of new products, technology changes and continuous improvements make project management skills essentials for all managers. The course will focus on how to initiate, scope, plan, schedule, control and terminate a project. At the end of this, students will be able to use special techniques such as CPM and PERT and related software programs.
(Pre-Req.: OPM 511)

4- OPM 535 - Business Forecasting and Demand Planning	Credits 3.00

This course offers the students to acquire hands-on experience on developing and applying multi-dimensional forecasting models for use in operations management. Topics include a statistical review, data considerations, model selection, moving averages and exponential smoothing, regression analysis, time-series decomposition, Box-Jenkins (ARIMA) models, Optimal forecast combination, and forecast implementation. The students will be introduced to using software products such as SAS – widely used in Business Forecasting.
(Pre-Req.: IBM 511& MKT 511)

In addition to the Core Course (IBM 511), a student interested in this area of concentration must take all the four listed below in International Business Management.

Core Course Descriptions

1- IBM 511 - International Business Management	Credits 3.00

Students study the economic environment of business and international forces influencing the firm in order to achieve improved awareness/understanding of economic, institutional, and cultural issues pertinent to business, markets, policies, laws and trade in international business.

Elective Course Descriptions

1- OPM 531 - Global Supply Chain Management	Credits 3.00

International successful businesses attribute one of the major reasons for success to their strategy is Global Supply Chain Management. This Global Supply Chain Management course provides an intensive and coordinated approach to study the flow of goods and services from raw material suppliers to the final customer. This product flow will be reviewed from a global perspective, thus providing students with a comprehensive understanding of the international business process. The increasing role-played by information flows in integrated planning and managing the supply chain will be emphasized.
(Pre-Req.: IBM 511& OPM 511)

2- FIN 532 - International Finance	Credits 3.00

This course introduces the analysis of theories and practices of international finance from internal and external perspectives. It emphasizes the international monetary system, foreign exchange markets, foreign risk exposure, international banking, foreign trade financing, and the management of multinationals (MNC’s).
(Pre-Req.: IBM 511 & FIN 511)

3- MIS 534 - International E-Commerce	Credits 3.00

This course describes the issues related to international e-commerce and reviews the possible solutions that lead to a successful international e-commerce. Topics include Standards for International e-commerce, Security, Payment Systems and Policy issues for International e-commerce such as Taxation, Privacy, Regulation, and Law
(Pre-Req.: IBM 511 & MIS 511)

4- MKT 536 - Global Marketing	Credits 3.00

The emphasis of the course is to explain how planning, implementing, and controlling marketing in the global arena is different from domestic marketing. This includes the design of the global marketing strategy, the global marketing mix, emphasizing the different international environments of global marketing, and how intercultural differences influence the international marketing strategy of international companies.
(Pre-Req.: IBM 511& MKT 511)

In addition to the Core Course (MIS 511), a student interested in this area of concentration must take all the four listed below in Management Information System.

Core Course Descriptions

1- MIS 511 - Management Information Systems	Credits 3.00

The course covers the role of information systems that affect the decision-making processes and the overall organizational performance. It focuses on the characteristics and structures of management information systems, management techniques and the decision-making styles. It also covers the information systems and their relations with the organizational structures, the MIS planning, the MIS applications and other managerial aspects of information systems. Topics include Management Information Systems Types, IS Strategic Alignment, Information Intensive Business Processes, Decision Making, Telecommunication and Network, Marketing Information Systems, Human Recourse Information Systems, Accounting Information Systems and Finance Information Systems. Business Analysis Techniques Are Emphasized For Systems Such As Transactions Processing Systems (TPS), E-Business, Management Reporting Systems And Data Warehouses.

Elective Course Descriptions

1- MIS 531 -Database Management Systems	Credits 3.00

This course acquaints students with the techniques involved in determining database requirements, designing databases, components and architecture of databases, and database management systems. Topics will include the Context of Database Management: The Database Environment, and Development Process, Database Analysis: Modeling Data In The Organization, The Enhanced E-R Model and Business Rules, Database Design: Logical, Database Design and The Relational Model, Physical Database Design and Performance, Implementation: SQL, Advanced SQL, The Client/Server Database Environment, The Internet Database Environment, and Data Warehousing.
(Pre-Req.: MIS 511)

2- MIS 535 - Strategic Information Systems	Credits 3.00

This course examines the use of information technology to achieve competitive advantage, effective decision-making and efficient operations. The course will explore the usage of many kinds of information systems and technology in organizations and analyze their role, functions, and effects on competitive strategy and organizational operations.
(Pre-Req: MIS 532)

3- MIS 532 - Systems Analysis and Design	Credits 3.00

In this course, methodologies of systems analysis and design are introduced, including conducting feasibility studies, analysis, and designing application of software through the SDLC, prototyping, and rapid application development.
(Pre-Req: MIS 531)

4- MIS 534 - International E-Commerce	Credits 3.00

This course provides an understanding of the information technologies that enable business-to-business and business-to-consumer e-commerce while focusing on the strategic, operational, management, and societal issues associated with such technology-based commerce. In addition, topics include Standards for International e-Commerce, Security, Payment Systems and Policy Issues for International e-Commerce such as Taxation, Privacy, Regulation, and Law.
(Pre-Req: MIS 511)

In addition to the Core Courses (HRM 511 & HRM 512), a student interested in this area of concentration must take all the four listed below in Human Resource Management.

Core Course Descriptions

1- HRM 511 - Organizational Behavior	Credits 3.00

This course introduces the students to concepts and applications of understanding individual behavior in the work place. Various behavioral processes are also discussed such as motives, cognitive process and learning, interpersonal process: (perception, communication), small group dynamics (power, productivity, and organizational culture). The course also emphasizes work ethics and the legal environment that influences organizational behavior.

2- HRM 512 - Human Resource Management	Credits 3.00

This course helps firms to develop employee talent as source of competitive advantage. The course will cover strategic implications of contemporary practices in recruitment, selection, work systems, training, and compensation and performance evaluation. The course also covers the process of developing Human Resource Information System (HRIS). Also covered will be new approaches in HRM to motivate employees at the executive and worker levels. Students are expected to actively participate and contribute to the learning process by the use of case analysis and other active learning methods.

Elective Course Descriptions

1- HRM 531 - Human Resource Planning	Credits 3.00

The aim of this course is to study and analyze the various methods and techniques of M.P. at the macro and micro levels. Of particular importance is the study of forces of work force supply and demand as they affect the process of Saudisation and the determination of surplus or deficit by the use of advanced quantitative models and other analytical tools.
(Pre-Req.: HRM 512)

2- HRM 533 - Human Resource Development	Credits 3.00

The aim of this course is to acquaint the student with current methods of H.R. development and training. Concepts such as setting training policies, determining training needs, evaluating training outcomes, determining career paths and many others will be discussed and analyzed. The course focuses on the establishment of a balance between the individual and organizational needs.
(Pre-Req: HRM 512)

3- HRM 534 - Compensation Management	Credits 3.00

The objective of this course is to introduce the student to the various approaches of Compensation Management. The concepts of equality and efficiency are fully analyzed in depth. The focus is placed on developing student’s skills in building a viable wage structure for the company based on accurate job specification and job description. Legal and ethical issues are also discussed.
(Pre-Req: HRM 512)

4- HRM 535 - The Legal and Ethical Environment of HRM	Credits 3.00

The objective of the course is to study the legal environment of the firm and its effect on the various functions and processes of HRM from recruitment to retirement. The emphasis is placed on how the legal environment influences strategies and decision making of HRM. A special attention is devoted to the study of the Saudi Labor Law and its amendments. Ethical issues and work ethics are also emphasized.
(Pre-Req.: HRM 512)

In addition to the Core Course (FIN 511), a student interested in this area of concentration must take all the four listed below in Finance.

Core Course Descriptions

1- FIN 511 - Financial Management	Credits 3.00

This course is a broad survey of finance for all business students, which emphasize fundamental valuation concepts and their applications. It explores a set of key financial theories. The course examines theories associated with five key topics of Corporate Finance: The Efficient Market Hypothesis, Agency Theory, theories regarding the Market for Corporate Control, Capital Structure Theories, and Dividend Policy Theories.
(Pre-Req: ACCT 511)

Elective Course Descriptions

1- FIN 531 -Financial Planning	Credits 3.00

This course is designed for Corporate Financial Planning, Forecasting, Budgeting, Quantitative Techniques and Practices. The Importance of Ethics and the International Aspects in Financial Decision Making will be considered. The course conveys a thorough understanding of the range of Financial Management concepts that are used for planning, control and decision-making purposes by business executives, financial analysts, investors, and business owners.
(Pre-Req.: FIN 511)

2- FIN 532 - International Finance	Credits 3.00

This course introduces the analysis of theories and practices of international finance from internal and external perspectives. It emphasizes the International Monetary System, Foreign Exchange Markets, Foreign Risk Exposure, International Banking, Foreign Trade Financing, and The Management of Multinationals (MNC’s).
(Pre-Req: FIN 511; IBM 511)

3- FIN 533 - Risk Management	Credits 3.00

There are two specific aims associated with this course: To achieve a sound appreciation of the theory and practical aspects of Risk Management and to develop an understanding of the main theories and frameworks associated with the Management of Different Types of Risk.
(Pre-Req.: FIN 511)

4- FIN 534 - Security Analysis and Portfolio Management	Credits 3.00

This course introduces the Analysis of Risk and Strategies for Developing Efficient Portfolios; Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis of Stocks and Fixed Income Securities, Theories, and Techniques of Security Valuation; Examination of Securities Markets and Interest Rate Behavior in the Context of National and International Economic Trends.
(Pre-Req.: FIN 511)

In addition to the Core Course (MKT 511), a student interested in this area of concentration must take all the four listed below in Marketing.

Core Course Descriptions

1- MKT 511 - Marketing Management	Credits 3.00

The objective of the course is to provide a clear picture of the marketing concepts and practice. It includes the major activities in managing marketing strategy and the marketing mix; including marketing analysis, planning, implementation, and control.

Elective Course Descriptions

1- MKT 531 - Consumer Behavior	Credits 3.00

The objective of the course is to examine and understand how consumers make decisions to spend their available resources on consumption-related items. Concepts developed in other scientific disciplines such as psychology, sociology, social psychology, anthropology, and economics are presented to explain consumer behavior. In addition, it includes the personal, social and cultural influences on consumer behavior; including opinion leadership, reference groups, family, and culture.

2- MKT 532 - Marketing Research	Credits 3.00

The objective of the course is to provide the students with the required research skills to conduct marketing research. The emphasis is on the different steps of the marketing research process including defining the research problem, the research design, and methods to collect the required data, selecting the sample, analyzing data, and how to prepare and present the research results, conclusion and recommendations.
(Pre-Req.: MKT 511 & MGT 511)

3- MKT 535 - Strategic Marketing Management	Credits 3.00

The objective of this course is to help improve the effectiveness of marketing practice. So this course emphasizes making the student aware of the major aspects of the planning and controlling of marketing operations; locating marketing planning and control within a strategic context; demonstrating how analytical models and techniques might be applied to marketing planning and control to produce more superior marketing performance; and giving full recognition to the problems of implementation and how these problems might be overcome.
(Pre-Req.: MGT 581)

4- MKT 536 - Global Marketing	Credits 3.00

The emphasis of the course is on explaining how planning, implementing, and controlling marketing in the global arena is different from domestic marketing. This includes the design of the global marketing strategy, the global marketing mix, emphasizing the different international environments of global marketing, and how intercultural differences influence the international marketing strategy of international companies.
(Pre-Req.: IBM 511& MKT 511)

This section of the program is carefully designed to accommodate MBA seekers, who come from non-business background. The fact that such students need a kind of survival kit that helps them to cope with their peers who come from business background or hold an undergraduate degree in business related discipline. This kit is the Pre-MBA program, which comprises 6 courses, 3-credits each and will be offered in one semester. Applicants who have accredited background in one or more of these courses may get a waiver on case-to-case basis.

Pre-MBA Course List
Introduction to Quantitative Business Analysis	3 credits
Principles of Accounting	3 credits
Principles of Finance	3 credits
Principles of Economics	3 credits
Introduction to Management Information Systems	3 credits
Principles of Management	3 credits

1- MGT 499 – Introduction to Quantitative Business Analysis	Credits 3.00

Quantitative Business Analysis is a required course designed to prepare MBA students with a set of tools to meet the challenges of today’s business environment. This course is about statistics and basic modeling for management decisions.
It covers various topical areas spanning from descriptive statistics to inferential statistics and introduction to mathematical programming.

The objectives are:

To develop a solid foundation in important statistical and business modeling concepts and techniques
To provide a thorough understanding of their application in solving business problems. In addition, the course will stress the use of computer software to analyze data and perform statistical operations.

2- ACCT 499 – Principles of Accounting	Credits 3.00

The aim of this course is to familiarize students with the essential accounting system terminologies and functions.In this course, students review accounting reports and methods. The course focuses on the preparation of financial statements.
Emphasis is placed also on the interpretation and use of financial statements for decision making as well as steps of accounting cycle.

3- FIN 499 - Principles of Finance	Credits 3.00

This course aims to set the basic financial background that supports the financial knowledge and skills needed for studying MBA courses.

Course topics will cover the basics of financial management and financial markets and institutions.

In addition, teaching the accounting and financial statements and how to use them in evaluating the firm’s financial performance are included. Furthermore, the course will focus on the concepts of the time value of many and the meanings and measures of risk and return.

4- Econ 499 – Principles of Economics	Credits 3.00

This course aims to set the basic economic background that supports the economic knowledge and skills needed for studying MBA courses.

Microeconomics concepts will cover demand, supply and equilibrium in addition to elasticity and consumer theory. Microeconomics will focus too, on the theory of the firm, competition and monopoly. The student will learn about wages, interest, rent and profit as returns of the economic factors.

Macroeconomics will cover the national income accounting and determination, unemployment, inflation, money and banking and public expenditure and finance. Macroeconomics will focus too, on international trade and protection, the balance of payment and exchange rates in addition to the concepts of managing the economy.

5- BUS 499 – Principles of Management	Credits 3.00

This course focuses on the key managerial functions: planning, organizing, staffing, directing and controlling. Particular emphasis is given to design and development of organizations, marketing decisions, and labor management relations, financing decisions, management theory and role of management information system. The course also introduces students to the main functions of enterprise as well as business environment. Ethics and Social responsibility are also addressed.

5- MIS 499 – Introduction to Management Information System	Credits 3.00

This course is an introduction to information systems and information technology for students who are or who will become business professionals in the fast changing business world of today. The focus is helping students learn how to use and manage information technologies to revitalize business process, improve business decision making and gain competitive advantages. There is a major emphasis on the essential role of internet technologies in providing a platform for business, commerce and collaboration process among all business stakeholders in today has networked enterprises and global markets.

Bachelor’s degree from a local and international College/University recognized by MOE.
Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.25, or higher on a 4.0 Scale, 3.25, or higher on 5.0 Scale in previous university work.
The applicant must have graduated within the past 10 years. The Admission committee has the right to exempt a student from this condition on a case-to-case basis.
After the verification of all of the documents submitted by the student, the student must have a personal interview with the Admission Committee to complete the admission procedures.
Additionally, the degree must be within 10 years of graduation from the date of applying to the MBA program.
Official transcript that clearly indicates the completion of a bachelor’s degree must be submitted to the Admission Office. If a student completed a course at other college or university, official transcripts also should be submitted. If a degree obtained outside the KSA, Saudi national should equalized their degree from MOE and for Non Saudi the degree must be attested from the Saudi Embassy at the country of origin and from Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Jeddah, KSA.
Preferably one (1) year of professional experience.
Letter of Purpose (250 words minimum)
All students are required to obtain a minimum TOEFL/IELTS score of:
- 61 on an internet-based test
- 5.5 On an IELTS Examination (This condition of English Language proficiency will be waived if the student graduated from a school with an English Language medium of instruction. He should secure a certification stating that the degree was conducted in the English. Upon the acceptance of interview committee when showing competency level in Eng).
Two letters of nomination and recommendation from senior business associates that objectively assess the applicant’s strengths, weaknesses, potential, and suitability for the MBA program are required.
A completed Application for Admission Form with SAR 1000 non-refundable application fee made payable to College of Business Administration must be submitted to the CBA-MBA Program Admissions Office.

Qualified applicants will be informed of their acceptance. Full Acceptance is issued to those who submitted and fulfilled all requirements. Conditional acceptance for those who did not fulfil the specific documentation criteria. Applicants who finished a degree with non-business background are required to take the Pre-MBA courses.

Admission to the MBA program will not be considered official until the application file is complete. No amount of credit taken while on Unclassified Status will assure a student of full admission. A letter from the MBA Executive Director will confirm admission.

Applicants who do not meet some of the above requirements can apply and conditional admission may be granted.

Bachelor’s degree from a local and international College/University recognized by MOE.
Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.25, or higher on a 4.0 Scale, 3.25, or higher on 5.0 Scale in previous university work or equivalent.
The applicant must have graduated within the past 10 years. The Admission committee has the right to exempt a student from this condition on a case-to-case basis.
Official transcript that clearly indicates the completion of a bachelor’s degree must be submitted to the Admission Office. If a student completed a course at other college or university, official transcripts also should be submitted. If a degree obtained outside the KSA, Saudi national should equalize their degree from MOE and for Non Saudi the degree must be attested from the Saudi Embassy at the country of origin and from Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Jeddah, KSA.
After the verification of all of the documents submitted by the student, the student must have a personal interview with the Admission Committee to complete the admission procedures.
Additionally, the degree must be within 10 years of graduation from the date of applying to the MBA program.
Preferably one (1) year of professional experience.
Letter of Purpose (250 words minimum)
All students are required to obtain a minimum TOEFL/IELTS score of:
- 67 on an internet-based test (IBT)
- 6.0 on an IELTS Examination. (This condition of English Language proficiency will be waived if the student graduated from a school with an English Language medium of instruction. He should secure a certification stating that the degree was conducted in the English. Upon the acceptance of interview committee when showing competency level in Eng. ).
Two letters of nomination and recommendation from senior Engineering associates that objectively assess the applicant’s strengths, weaknesses, potential, and suitability for the MEM program are required.
Submit a statement of intent outlining personal short-term and long-term career goals, reasons for applying for the program, and explain how the program will help achieve these goals in addition to an identification letter from the employer, if any
A completed Application for Admission Form with SAR 1000 non-refundable application fee made payable to College of Business Administration must be submitted to the COLLEGE of Engineering-MEM Program Admissions Office.

In order to prepare for our MEM Program, it would be helpful to have taken classes in Engineering Economy, Operation Research, Engineering Statistics and Production Planning and Control. The number of courses required from this category differs from an applicant to another according to the degree of relevance of his/her education and area of expertise to the field of Underground.

The Pre-MEM Course List	Credits
Engineering Economy	3.00
Operation Research	3.00
Engineering Statistics	3.00
Production Planning and Control	3.00

Core & General Courses: (7 Courses, 21 Credit hours)

Regardless of the MEM option, all students are required to complete the following courses:

COURSE	Course Title	Credit
Core courses in Engineering Management
ENGM 510	Advanced Engineering Statistics	3
ENGM 515	Advanced Engineering Economy	3
ENGM 520	Quality and Performance Management	3
ENGM 530	Concepts and Principles of Engineering Management	3
540	Production/Operations Management	3
ENGM 550	Project Management	3
ENGM 560	Safety Engineering	3
	Sub-Total	3
Core courses in Business Administration
ACCT 532	Managerial Accounting	3
ACCT 532	Human Resources Management	3
	Sub-Total	6

Areas of Concentration (2 courses, 6 hours)

The MEM program is designed to include 3 option areas to cater different interests of the professional students. For the option areas, student is required to select 2 courses under the option area selected.

MEM Option Areas (Elective Courses)	Credits
Construction Management	6.00
Industrial Management	6.00
Quality Management	6.00

MEM Option Areas (Elective Courses):

In addition to the 9 core courses of the program, 2 courses must be taken to complete the option credits to qualify student for graduation in the MEM degree with option.

1- ACCT 532 – Managerial Accounting (3)	Credits 3.00

The aim of this course is to study current issues and approaches to solving comprehensive problems in the area of managerial accounting. This course emphasizes the use of accounting information for internal planning and control purposes through readings and case studies. Some of the topics covered are Budgetary Planning, Responsibility Accounting, Performance Evaluation through Standard Costing, Activity Based Costing, Profit Planning, Segment Reporting, Decentralization, Balanced Score Card, Target Costing and Capital Budgeting. Prerequisite: ENGM 515

2- HRM 510 - Human Resources Management (3)	Credits 3.00

This course helps firms to develop employee talent as source of competitive advantage. The course will cover strategic implications of contemporary practices in recruitment, selection, work systems, training, and compensation and performance evaluation. The course also covers the process of developing Human Resource Information System (HRIS). Also covered will be new approaches in HRM to motivate employees at the executive and worker levels. Students are expected to actively participate and contribute to the learning process by the use of case analysis and other active learning methods. Prerequisite: ACCT 532

Construction Management:
Choose a concentration area (two courses in one chosen area) from the following. Note that the Construction Management concentration area has three courses from which the student has to select two courses.

Pre-requisite for Area of concentration I is ENGM 520
Pre-requisite for Area of concentration II is ENGM 560

1- ENGM 570: Construction Scheduling and Cost Estimating (3)	Credits 3.00

A study of planning and scheduling techniques including Gantt Charts, CPM, PERT, time-cost tradeoffs, and resource scheduling under constraints. Project control and Work-Breakdown-Structure (WBS) concepts will also be covered. At the completion of this course, students will be able to develop a WBS for a construction project, develop scheduling activities needed for constructing a project, and develop a project control system to monitor the progress of a project. This course will also cover the procedures involved in material quantity takeoffs and in estimation of labor, material, equipment, and overhead costs. The course will also discuss bidding procedures and elements of construction cost control. Prerequisite: ENGM 520

2- ENGM 571: Contract Management and Project Delivery System (3)	Credits 3.00

This course will explore the contract management process in three broad phases: pre-award, contract award and post-award. Each step of the phases will be addressed from both the Buyer and Seller perspectives, in both the government and commercial environments. Coverage of the standard contracts between various agencies involved in construction is provided in this course. Analysis of traditional and current project delivery methodologies is presented. Advanced topics covering FIDIC conditions, arbitration, legal aspects, Saudi building codes, and procurement management is provided. Issues related to insurance and bonding in the construction industry are highlighted. Students will participate in realistic team exercises to enhance their contracting skills, to include mock negotiations, dispute resolution and oral proposals. Prerequisite: ENGM 560

3- ENGM 572: Construction Risk Management (3)	Credits 3.00

This course will provide project managers with the necessary knowledge and tools needed for identifying, analyzing, and managing the risks associated with construction project management. Prerequisite: ENGM 520 or ENGM 560
Pre-requisite for Area of concentration I is ENGM 520
Pre-requisite for Area of concentration II is ENGM 560

4- ENGM 580: Organizational Change Management (3)	Credits 3.00

This course shares modern applications of organizational change techniques in engineering management settings. Students draw from classic and current readings and relevant case studies to scope and analyze their own case studies. (See ABET course syllabus in the Appendix for a sample list of readings for this course.) Prerequisites: ENGM 520

5- ENGM 581: Systems Engineering (3)	Credits 3.00

The student will learn the fundamental systems engineering methodologies. This course provides the tools and methodology to design solutions that more effectively meet customer requirements. The course has an applied focus around a project performed by small teams. The systems engineering approach is disciplined, yet considers the customer needs first and foremost. Prerequisites: ENGM 560

Quality Management:
Pre-requisite for Area of concentration I is ENGM 520
Pre-requisite for Area of concentration II is ENGM 560

6- ENGM 590: Quality Control (3)	Credits 3.00

This course presents topics in quality control and total quality management. Use of methods and recent developments in quality control are covered. Statistical methods used in controlling process variation receive emphasis. Prerequisite: ENGM 520

7- ENGM 591: Reliability Engineering (3)	Credits 3.00

This course presents the managerial and mathematical principles and techniques of planning, organizing, controlling, and improving the reliability functions of an organization. This includes the formulation of mathematical models for reliability allocation and redundancy, time dependent and time independent prediction measures for both maintained and non-maintained systems. Emphasis is on practical applications for product or system design. Prerequisite: ENGM 560

Irrespective of area of concentration, students must choose only TWO courses from the following Elective courses: Prerequisite for Approved Technical Elective I : ENGM 540 Prerequisite for Approved Technical Elective II : ENGM 540, ACCT 532. In addition to any other pre-request mentioned below.

1- MKT 510: Marketing Management (3)	Credits 3.00

The objective of the course is to provide a clear picture of the marketing concepts and practice. It includes the major activities in managing marketing strategy and the marketing mix, including marketing analysis, planning, implementation, and control. Prerequisite: ENGM 540,

2- FIN 511: Financial Management (3)	Credits 3.00

This course is a broad survey of finance for all business students which emphasizes fundamental valuation concepts and their applications. It explores a set of key financial theories. The course examines theories associated with five key topics of Corporate Finance: The Efficient Market Hypothesis, Agency Theory, theories regarding the Market for Corporate Control, Capital Structure Theories, and Dividend Policy Theories. Prerequisite: ENGM 540, ACT 511

3- EPR 510: Entrepreneurship (3)	Credits 3.00

This interdisciplinary course focuses on all aspects of starting a new business with emphasis on the critical role of recognizing and creating opportunities. Topics include Attributes of Entrepreneurs and Entrepreneurial Careers, Evaluating Opportunities, Writing Business Plans, and Venture Financing. Prerequisite: ENGM 540, ACCT 532

4- IBM 511: International Business Management (3)	Credits 3.00

Students study the economic environment of business and international forces influencing the firm in order to achieve improved awareness/understanding of economic, institutional, and cultural issues pertinent to business, markets, policies, laws and trade in international business. Prerequisite: ENGM 540,

5- MIS 510: Management Information Systems (3)	Credits 3.00

The course covers the role of information systems that affect the decision making processes and the overall organizational performance. It focuses on the characteristics and structures of management information systems, management techniques and the decision-making styles. It also covers the information systems and their relations with the organizational structures, the MIS planning, the MIS applications and other managerial aspects of information systems. Topics include Management Information Systems Types, IS Strategic Alignment, Information Intensive Business Processes, Decision Making, Telecommunication and Network, Marketing Information Systems, Human Resource Information Systems, Accounting Information Systems and Finance Information Systems. Business analysis techniques are emphasized for systems such as Transactions Processing Systems (TPS), E-Business, Management Reporting Systems and Data Warehouses. Prerequisite: ENGM 540

6- MGT 581: Business Strategies (3)	Credits 3.00

This course investigates the methods and techniques used to formulate competitive strategy through the analysis of industries, competitive dynamics, the general management process, and the achievement of sustainable competitive advantage. Students will also be exposed to growth strategies, comparative management, impact of taxation, technology strategies; product development and new market strategies. The course heavily emphasizes the use of case studies and in-class simulations. Prerequisites: ENGM 515, FIN 511, MKT 511, MIS 511 & OPM 511 (ENGM 540)

7- HRM 536: Cultural Diversity in Business (3)	Credits 3.00

The course introduces students to the role communication plays in shaping interactions between members of differing cultural groups. It includes an introduction to anthropology through the comparative study of cross cultures and how differences affect running the business. The course also covers obstacles and solutions in dealing with workforce diversity pertaining to the Saudi business environment. An emphasis will be made to Inter-Cultural Studies through the examination of:

The relationship between culture and identity.
Patterns of behaviour and attitudes engendered by intercultural contact.
Stages of intercultural awareness
Expressions of identity.

1- ENGM 255 – Engineering Economy	Credits 3.00

Fundamentals of engineering economy. Time value of money. Evaluation of alternatives. Replacement and retention analysis. Break even analysis. Depreciation methods. Basics of inflation.

2- ENGM 311 – Operations Research	Credits 3.00

Introduction to Operations Research. Formulation of linear programming problems. Graphical solution. The Simplex algorithm. Duality and sensitivity analysis. Transportation and assignment problems. Integer and Goal programming.

3- ENGM 332 – Engineering Statistics	Credits 3.00

Basic notions of statistics applicable to engineering problems. Moment generating functions. Random samples and sampling distributions. Parameter estimation. Hypothesis testing. Nonparametric tests. Simple and multiple regression.

4- ENGM 451 – Production Planning and Control	Credits 3.00

Basic concepts of Production and Operations Management (POM). Design of products and services. Processes and technologies. E-commerce and operations management. Inventory management. Supply-Chain management. Just-in-time and lean production. Forecasting. Material Requirements Planning (MRP). Introduction to Enterprise Requirement Planning (ERP). Capacity and aggregate planning. Scheduling.
MEM Course Descriptions
MEM Engineering Management Core Course Descriptions

5- ENGM 510: Advanced Engineering Statistics (3)	Credits 3.00

This course covers both the foundations for statistical reasoning and statistical applications related to business and engineering decision-making. Topics include descriptive and inferential statistics, regression, analysis of variance, and design of experiments. Prerequisite: ENGM 332

6- ENGM 515: Advanced Engineering Economy (3)	Credits 3.00

Application of the principles of engineering economy for the establishment of equipment and system feasibility. Concepts, principles, and techniques for making decisions pertaining to the acquisition and retirement of capital goods by industry and government. Topics also include: interest, equivalence, taxes, depreciation, uncertainty and risk, incremental and sunk costs, and replacement models. Prerequisite: ENGM 255

7- ENGM 520: Quality and Performance Management for Engineers (3)	Credits 3.00

This course teaches the practicing engineer how to enhance the quality and performance characteristics of organizational systems. Quality and performance management requires a firm understanding of fundamentals, theory-based models, broadly-implemented initiatives such as Lean Six Sigma, kaizen, and lean techniques, and global quality standards; and how to build a quality and performance improvement system. Prerequisite: ENGM 510

8- ENGM 530: Concepts and Principles of Engineering Management (3)	Credits 3.00

This course examines the concepts, models, and applications of organizational behavior in engineering management settings. Students will learn to analyze the role of human behavior in complex sociotechnical systems. Prerequisite: Graduate Standing

9- ENGM 540: Production/Operations Management (3)	Credits 3.00

Topics relating to the planning and control functions of manufacturing systems are presented. These topics include management of the production system, strategies of product design and process selection, design of production systems, plant location, shop floor control, purchasing, quality management, and productivity improvement. Prerequisite: ENGM 451

10- ENGM 550: Project Management (3)	Credits 3.00

This course provides a foundation in project management techniques, models, and knowledge to enable to student to design and operate an effective project management system. The engineer’s approach to problem-solving is highlighted in the context of managing projects. The project manager role is explicated for interactions with team members, leadership, and other stakeholders. Topics are aligned with the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK). Prerequisite: ENGM 530

11- ENGM 560: Safety Engineering (3)	Credits 3.00

A study of the technical fundamentals and management of safety and hazards associated with industrial processes. Topics include fires and explosions, relief systems, hazard identification, risk assessment, hazardous waste generation, toxicology, case studies, oil and gas industry safety, construction safety, and regulatory requirements. Prerequisite: Graduate Standing

12- ENGM 595 Case Study Report (3)	Credits 3.00

This course is designed to be taken during the last semester culminating all aspects of engineering management in the chosen area of concentration. This is an open ended, practical, Industry-oriented, special problems of interest under the direction of a faculty member in the chosen area of concentration. Projects will involve systems design, analysis and applications. Prerequisite: HRM 510, ENGM 311

Course Code	Course Name	Units
ENGM255	ENGINEERING ECONOMY	1
ENGM332	ENGINEERING STATISTICS	1
ENGM451	PRODUCTION PLANNING AND CONTROL	1

Freshmen (Fall)

Course Code	Course Name	Units
ENGM520	QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT	3
ENGM540	PRODUCTION/OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT	3
ENGM550	PROJECT MANAGEMENT	3
ACCT532	MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING	3

Freshmen (Spring)

Course Code	Course Name	Units
HRM 510	HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT	3
ELCTG1	TECHNICAL ELECTIVES	3
ELCTME1	AREA OF CONCENTRATION I	3
ELCTME2	AREA OF CONCENTRATION II	3

Sophomore (Fall)

Course Code	Course Name	Units
ENGM595	CASE STUDY REPORT	3
ELCTG2	TECHNICAL ELECTIVES	3

Course Code	Course Name	Units
ENGM255	ENGINEERING ECONOMY	1
ENGM332	ENGINEERING STATISTICS	1
ENGM451	PRODUCTION PLANNING AND CONTROL	1

Freshmen (Fall)

Course Code	Course Name	Units
ENGM520	QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT	3
ENGM540	PRODUCTION/OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT	3
ENGM550	PROJECT MANAGEMENT	3
ACCT532	MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING	3

Freshmen (Spring)

Course Code	Course Name	Units
HRM 510	HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT	3
ELCTG1	TECHNICAL ELECTIVES	3
ENGM570	CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULING AND COST ESTIMATING	3
ENGM571	CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AND PROJECT DELIVERY SYSTEM	3

Sophomore (Fall)

Course Code	Course Name	Units
ENGM595	CASE STUDY REPORT	3
ELCTG2	TECHNICAL ELECTIVES	3

Course Code	Course Name	Units
ENGM255	ENGINEERING ECONOMY	1
ENGM332	ENGINEERING STATISTICS	1
ENGM451	PRODUCTION PLANNING AND CONTROL	1

Freshmen (Fall)

Course Code	Course Name	Units
ENGM520	QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT	3
ENGM540	PRODUCTION/OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT	3
ENGM550	PROJECT MANAGEMENT	3
ACCT532	MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING	3

Freshmen (Spring)

Course Code	Course Name	Units
HRM 510	HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT	3
ELCTG1	TECHNICAL ELECTIVES	3
ENGM570	CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULING AND COST ESTIMATING	3
ENGM571	CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AND PROJECT DELIVERY SYSTEM	3

Sophomore (Fall)

Course Code	Course Name	Units
ENGM595	CASE STUDY REPORT	3
ELCTG2	TECHNICAL ELECTIVES	3

Course Code	Course Name	Units
ENGM255	ENGINEERING ECONOMY	1
ENGM332	ENGINEERING STATISTICS	1
ENGM451	PRODUCTION PLANNING AND CONTROL	1

Freshmen (Fall)

Course Code	Course Name	Units
ENGM520	QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT	3
ENGM540	PRODUCTION/OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT	3
ENGM550	PROJECT MANAGEMENT	3
ACCT532	MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING	3

Freshmen (Spring)

Course Code	Course Name	Units
HRM 510	HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT	3
ELCTG1	TECHNICAL ELECTIVES	3
ENGM570	CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULING AND COST ESTIMATING	3
ENGM571	CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AND PROJECT DELIVERY SYSTEM	3

Sophomore (Fall)

Course Code	Course Name	Units
ENGM595	CASE STUDY REPORT	3
ELCTG2	TECHNICAL ELECTIVES	3

Course Code	Course Name	Units
ENGM255	ENGINEERING ECONOMY	1
ENGM332	ENGINEERING STATISTICS	1
ENGM451	PRODUCTION PLANNING AND CONTROL	1

Freshmen (Fall)

Course Code	Course Name	Units
ENGM520	QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT	3
ENGM540	PRODUCTION/OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT	3
ENGM550	PROJECT MANAGEMENT	3
ACCT532	MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING	3

Freshmen (Spring)

Course Code	Course Name	Units
HRM 510	HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT	3
ELCTG1	TECHNICAL ELECTIVES	3
ENGM570	CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULING AND COST ESTIMATING	3
ENGM571	CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AND PROJECT DELIVERY SYSTEM	3

Sophomore (Fall)

Course Code	Course Name	Units
ENGM595	CASE STUDY REPORT	3
ELCTG2	TECHNICAL ELECTIVES	3

FEES AND PAYMENTS

The finance department serves the students from initial entry to final march to graduation in the two-year Master of Engineering Management (MEM). All financial matters are transacted in this office specifically the collection of the required school fees:

Admission fee
Tuition fee
Graduation fee

TUITION FEES

Recognizing that attending the MEM Program of the COLLEGE of Engineering is a significant investment of time and money, we strive to provide our students with various means to finance the degree. Total tuition cost of the Two-Year Program is approximately SAR 132,702. Tuition is set by the University’s Board of Trustees and is ratified each year.

TUITION FEES BREAKDOWN

The cost of each semester varies depending on the number of units taken. Students will not be allowed to register any credit hours unless payment is received in full (40% is accepted).

Admission Fees is 1000 S.R.
PRE- MEM courses S.R. 3000/ per course.
Core and major Engineering (ENGM code courses) are S.R 3200/- per Credit Hour.
Core and Elective Administrative courses are S.R 2917/- per Credit Hour.
Intensive Course for English Language fees is S.R. 6500 per level (not a part of the MEM Program).

METHOD OF PAYMENTS

New students can pay the first time to the University cashier. All students can pay tuitions through the special Bank account that is given to them through their OPERA ONLINE accounts. They also can pay to the University cashier or by credit card through visa etc.

PAYMENTS SCHEDULE

The full-time MEM student has 4 academic terms. Tuition is charged per term. Payments may be made by bank draft, electronic fund transfer through the student given (IBAN) at the Saudi French Bank (Banque Saudi Fransi) or Cash. Program tuition is due in three instalments as follows:

50% At the beginning of each term

PRE-REGISTRATION DOWN PAYMENT

In case of a pre-registration, a student is required to pay 25% of the total value of the courses registered at the time of registration. The other 25% due for the semester is due at the start of ordinary registration period.
Note: For furthermore any information regarding finance and payments.
Please contact:
Mr. Moaad Jamil Fakerha.
Email: moaad@UBT.EDU.SA
Tel: 012- 2159120
50% At the beginning of each term

Dr. Hanen Shoaib- JCA Dean
Haneen@ubt.edu.sa
د.حنين شعيب - عميدة كلية الإعلان

Dr.Bader AlBatati- Vice Dean of JCA (Dahban)
b.albatati@ubt.edu.sa

د بدر البطاطي
وكيل الكلية لشطر الطلاب- ذهبان

Dr. Cristina Greco - Vice Dean of JCA (Sari)
c.greco@ubt.edu.sa
د.كرستينا غريكو
وكيلة الكلية لشطر الطالبات- صاري

Dr. Saima Khan - Assistant Professor/ Head of Advertising Management Department
saima@ubt.edu.sa
د.صايمة خان
رئيسة قسم إدارة الإعلان بصاري وذهبان

Mr. Saleh AlTakrouri - Lecturer / Supervisor of General Subjects Department
saleh@ubt.edu.sa
أ صالح التكروري
محاضر/ مشرف قسم المواد العامة

Ms. Safa Merheb - Lecturer / Supervisor Advertising Communication Department
s.merheb@ubt.edu.sa
أ صفا مرعب
محاضر / مشرفة قسم اتصالات الإعلان

Ms. Arshia Fazal - Lecturer / Supervisor Advertising Creative Design Department
a.fazal@ubt.edu.sa
أ أرشيا فضل
محاضر /مشرفة قسم التصميم الابتكاري للإعلان

Ms. Maram AlSehli- Lecturer / Head of the Media Production Unit
m.alsehli@ubt.edu.sa
أ مرام السهلي
محاضر/رئيسة وحدة الإنتاج الإعلامي

Ms. Reine Hussami – Lecturer- Head of the industry Relations Unit
r.houssami@ubt.edu.sa
أ رين الحسامي
محاضر/ رئيسة وحدة علاقات الشركات

Ms. Raneem Saleem – Dean’s Office Manager (Sari)
r.saleem@ubt.edu.sa
أ رنيم سليم
مدير مكتب عميدة كلية الإعلان - صاري

Ms. Adwaa Bagader – Dean’s Office Manager (Dahban)
a.bagader@ubt.edu.sa
أ أضواء باقادر
مدير مكتب عميدة كلية الإعلان بذهبان

Eng.Hussam Adham - JCA’s Engineer Dahban
h.adham@ubt.edu.sa
مهندس حسام أدهم

Eng.Shill Saleem - JCA’s Engineer Sari
s.saleem@ubt.edu.sa
مهندشة شيل سليم

Ayman Zereban

Professor / Vice Dean of Graduate Studies

Acting Job Title:Vice Dean of Graduate Studies
College:College of Business Administration- Dahban
Department:Major of Accounting
Office Phone Number:2159157
Office Extension:9157
Email:ayman@ubt.edu.sa

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UBT’s Preparatory Program consists of non-credited courses and English courses aimed at improving students’ language proficiency before they begin their undergraduate studies, as well as to develop and improve students’ knowledge of mathematical and analytical techniques through the medium of English Language. The program also familiarizes students with various majors available at the college, with the requirements of undergraduate study, study skills and disciplines of all forms. The program consists of the following courses: Language Levels (English Language Academy "ELA") Pre-Calculus (depending on the placement test) At first, newly admitted students are required to take an English placement test to determine his/her level. Each student will be placed according to his/her test results in the following list:

COURSE	UNITS	PREREQUISITE
Academic English Level 2	1	English Language - Level 1
Academic English Level 3	1	Academic English Level 2
Academic English Level 4	1	Academic English Level 3
College Level English I	4	Academic English Level 4
College Level English Ii	4	College Level English I

Students may seek course exemptions at ELA by submitting one of the following options:

TOEFL iBT result of 75/120 and IELTS result of 5/9
Pass the ELA placement test with a very high score 100/120.
Student may be exempted from MATH099 by passing the pre-calculus course placement test

Author Name	Publishing year	title	Journal
Prof. Ayman Zerban , Dr. Salah Abunar , Dr. Hatem Akeel , Dr. Farah Durani	2020	Economic Diversification in the MENA region	G 20
Dr. Salah Abunar & Dr. Mohammad Zulfeequar Alam	2020	Sustainable/ Green Product Packaging from the Shoppers Perspective: A Case of Saudi Arabia.	Research in World Economy.
Al-Thagafi,	2020	Digital marketing for Saudi Arabian university student recruitment	Journal of Applied Research in Higher Education
Prof. Ayman Zerban		Fraud Practice and Forensic Accounting: A Case of Saudi Arabia (Reviewer).
Prof. Ayman Zerban	2020	Live virtual conversation with H.E. Mohamed Al-Jadaan, Minister of Finance, KSA and Michael Bloomberg about “The Role of the G20 in supporting the Global Economy through the COVID-19 Pandemic”, 2020.	Bloomberg
Dr. Qadri Aljabri	2020	“Impact of Accrual Reversals on Corporate Performance: Pragmatic Evidence from Emerging Economy” submitted for publication to Business Research Quarterly (Scopus Journal)	to Business Research Quarterly (Scopus Journal)
Dr. Qadri Aljabri	2020	Gender Diversity on The Board And Its Implications For Corporate Performance In Malaysia	publication to International Journal of Manpower (Scopus Journal).
Ms. Hala nassief	2020	Learning Analytics and Dashboards, Examining course design and students	A case study in Saudi Arabian higher education
Ms. Hala nassief	2020	) Examining Networked Learning Pedagogy in Saudi Arabian Higher education	12th International Conference of Education, Research and Innovation, Nov 11,12,13, Seville, Spain
Dr. Hasan Balfaqih	2020	Balfaqih, H. (2020) Closed-loop Supply Chain for Seawater Desalination: A Performance Measurement Model	the International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management Dubai, UAE, March 10-12, 2020.
Dr. Hasan Balfaqih	Accepted	Comparing the Financial Activity Indicators of Conventional and Islamic Banks in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Dr. Hasan Balfaqih	[In Progress]	Evaluating the Impact of COVID19 in Saudi Arabia: The Power of Social Media.
Dr. Mohammed Hejazi.	2020	Hejazi, M. T. , Rizwanullah, M. (2020). OPTIMIZATION IN SELECTION OF AN APPROPRIATE VARIABLES OF SUPPLIERS USING INTERPRETIVE STRUCTURAL MODELLING (ISM) FOR DEA BASED SCM.	Journal of Critical Reviews
Dr. Mohammed Hejazi.	[In Progress]	Managing Customer Complexity Requirements for Competitive Service Outcomes: An Empirical Investigation.
Dr. Mohammed Hejazi.	2020	PATIENT SATISFACTION AND OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT: A SERVICE DOMINANT LOGIC	APPROACH. European Journal of Logistics, Purchasing and Supply Chain Management,
Dr. Abdulmalik Sayed	2020	Intraday return volatility in Saudi Stock Market: An evidence from Tadawul All Share Index”	MANAGEMENT SCIENCE LETTERS
Dr. Hatem Akeel & Dr. Abdul Malik	[In Progress]	Hatem Akeel & Abdul Malik: Do credit rating announcements provide valuable information to bank stockholders? Evidence from Saudi Arabia.	Self-funded
Dr. Abdul Malik & Dr. Yussra Jamjoom.	[In Progress]	Abdul Malik & Yussra Jamjoom: Saudi Arabian Universities evaluation using a cross-efficiency data envelopment analysis (DEA) approach. (self-funded)	Self-funded
Dr. Farah Durani	2020	Modern derivatives in Islamic perspective in Pakistan: shariah issues on current Islamic derivative practices.	Journal of public affairs, Wiley publication (published 14th September)
Dr. Farah Durani	[In Progress]	Relationship between outward foreign direct Investment and Domestic investment: Evidence from GCC countries. Dr. Farah Durani (in progress)
Dr. Mohammed Dighriri	2020	Dighriri M, Otebolaku, Abayomi,Lee GM, 2020 Slice Allocation Management Model in 5G Networks for IoT Services Reliable Low Latency (Wireless Personal)	Communications)(S pringer
	2020	Evaluation Priority Mechanisms over
Mrs. Hawazen Metair	2020	Reality of Tacit Knowledge Sources in Supporting Academic Teaching at the University of Business and Technology	research in Adlyia Journal
Dr. Hatem Akeel Dr. Moamen Atef Miss. Dimah Althibani	2019	Testing the Possibility of Changing the Saudi Riyal Exchange Rate Regime	Humanities and Social Sciences Letters
Co-authors: Prof. Abdelhamid Mahboub and Dr. Hatem Garamon	2019	Relationship between Corruption and FDI Inflow: A Causality Test	Journal of Innovative Business and Management, 2019, Volume 11, No. 1, pp. 93-99. https://journal.doba.si/OJS/index.php/jimb/article/view/2019-11-1-10/34 Paper was presented in the 2nd International Scientific Conference - EMAN, on March 22, 2018 at the Hotel M in Ljubljana, Slovenia.
Shabbir Ahmad	2019	The Impact of Oil Price Uncertainty on Stock Returns in Gulf Countries	International Journal of Energy Economics and Policy, 2019, vol. 9, issue 6, 447-452

UBT’s Preparatory Program consists of non-credited courses and English courses aimed at improving students’ language proficiency before they begin their undergraduate studies, as well as to develop and improve students’ knowledge of mathematical and analytical techniques through the medium of English language.

The program also familiarizes students with various majors available at the college, with the requirements of undergraduate study, study skills and disciplines of all forms.

The program consists of the following courses:

Language Levels (English Language Academy "ELA")
Pre-Calculus (depending on the placement test)

At first, newly admitted students are required to take an English placement test to determine his/her level. Each student will be placed according to his/her test results in the following list:

COURSE	UNITS	PREREQUISITE
Academic English Level 2	1	English Language - Level 1
Academic English Level 3	1	Academic English Level 2
Academic English Level 4	1	Academic English Level 3
College Level English I	4	Academic English Level 4
College Level English Ii	4	College Level English I

Students may seek course exemptions at ELA by submitting one of the following options:

TOEFL iBT result of 75/120 and IELTS result of 5/9
Pass the ELA placement test with a very high score 100/120.
Student may be exempted from MATH099 by passing the pre-calculus course placement test

يتكون البرنامج التحضيري لـ UBT من دورات دراسية غير معتمدة في اللغة الإنجليزية تهدف إلى تحسين الكفاءة اللغوية للطلاب قبل بدء دراستهم الجامعية ، بالإضافة إلى تطوير وتحسين معرفة الطلاب بالتقنيات الرياضية والتحليلية من خلال اللغة الإنجليزية. كما يطلع البرنامج الطلاب على مختلف التخصصات المتاحة في الكلية ، مع متطلبات الدراسة الجامعية ومهارات الدراسة والتخصصات بجميع أشكالها. يتكون البرنامج من الدورات التالية:

- مستويات اللغة. من جانب (أكاديمية اللغة الإنجليزية "ELA")
- ما قبل حساب التفاضل والتكامل (اعتمادا على اختبار تحديد المستوى)
في البداية ، يُطلب من الطلاب المقبولين حديثًا إجراء اختبار تحديد مستوى اللغة الإنجليزية لتحديد مستواه. سيتم وضع كل طالب وفقًا لنتائج اختباره في القائمة التالية:

قد يطلب الطلاب إعفاء الدورة في ELA من خلال تقديم أحد الخيارات التالية:
نتيجة IBT من 61/120 IELTS AT نتيجة 6/9
اجتياز اختبار تحديد مستوى ELA بدرجة 59/65 عالية جدًا في RW. 55/60 في سم.
يمكن إعفاء الطالب من MATH099 عن طريق اجتياز اختبار تحديد المستوى خطة الموارد البشرية
من الأهمية بمكان أن يتابع الطلاب خطة البرنامج خلال فصوله المختلفة لأنه مصمم لإعداد الطلاب في كل مرحلة للاستفادة بشكل كامل من المراحل التالية. من الأهمية بمكان أن يلتقي الطالب بمستشاره الأكاديمي وأن يتبع خطة الدراسة الخاصة به / عن كثب. ومن الناحية المثالية ، يشمل ذلك أخذ دورات المستوى الأدنى في العامين الأول والثاني ، وتحقيق أكبر قدر ممكن من التعليم العام ، ومن ثم المضي قدمًا في الدورات الرئيسية وربما بعض الدورات الثانوية. هذه العملية منظمة بشكل معقد ويجب على الطلاب الالتزام بها عن كثب.

UBT’s Preparatory Program consists of non-credited courses and English courses aimed at improving students’ language proficiency before they begin their undergraduate studies, as well as to develop and improve students’ knowledge of mathematical and analytical techniques through the medium of English language.

The program also familiarizes students with various majors available at the college, with the requirements of undergraduate study, study skills and disciplines of all forms.

The program consists of the following courses:

Language Levels (English Language Academy "ELA")
Pre-Calculus (depending on the placement test)

At first, newly admitted students are required to take an English placement test to determine his/her level. Each student will be placed according to his/her test results in the following list:

COURSE	UNITS	PREREQUISITE
Academic English Level 2	1	English Language - Level 1
Academic English Level 3	1	Academic English Level 2
Academic English Level 4	1	Academic English Level 3
College Level English I	4	Academic English Level 4
College Level English Ii	4	College Level English I

Students may seek course exemptions at ELA by submitting one of the following options:

TOEFL iBT result of 75/120 and IELTS result of 5/9
Pass the ELA placement test with a very high score 100/120.
Student may be exempted from MATH099 by passing the pre-calculus course placement test

UBT’s Preparatory Program consists of non-credited courses and English courses aimed at improving students’ language proficiency before they begin their undergraduate studies, as well as to develop and improve students’ knowledge of mathematical and analytical techniques through the medium of English language.

The program also familiarizes students with various majors available at the college, with the requirements of undergraduate study, study skills and disciplines of all forms.

The program consists of the following courses:

Language Levels (English Language Academy "ELA")
Pre-Calculus (depending on the placement test)

At first, newly admitted students are required to take an English placement test to determine his/her level. Each student will be placed according to his/her test results in the following list:

COURSE	UNITS	PREREQUISITE
Academic English Level 2	1	English Language - Level 1
Academic English Level 3	1	Academic English Level 2
Academic English Level 4	1	Academic English Level 3
College Level English I	4	Academic English Level 4
College Level English Ii	4	College Level English I

Students may seek course exemptions at ELA by submitting one of the following options:

TOEFL iBT result of 75/120 and IELTS result of 5/9
Pass the ELA placement test with a very high score 100/120.
Student may be exempted from MATH099 by passing the pre-calculus course placement test

The Marketing program at the CBA has an outstanding employment record with local and international companies. Due to the nature of the marketing field, the program exposes students to real-life business scenarios. Furthermore, the courses comprise projects that reflect genuine marketing activities that enhance students’ skills and experience.

The following list includes some of the activities students take part in:

Extensive market research
Designing an integrated marketing campaign
Comprehensive steps of market planning, implementation, and control
COOP training at a marketing department or firm
Participate in challenges and competitions (e.g., under the supervision of our distinguished faculty, our students have participated and won various competitions such as the Dr. Abdullah Dahlan Innovation and Entrepreneurship Award and Nestlé’s case study competition).

Our graduates are qualified to pursue employment opportunities as the following:

Product or brand manager
Account executive (advertising)
Marketing communications coordinator
Social media specialists
Sales executive
Marketing & promotion manager
Marketing data analysis
Public relations manager
Marketing channels manager

يوفر البرنامج عدد كبير من الفرص الوظيفية، وهو ما يؤكده سجل التوظيف لخريجى البرنامج في الشركات المجلية والعالمية. ونظرًا لطبيعة مجال التسويق ، يؤهل البرنامج الطلبه لسيناريوهات العمل الواقعية لتعزيز فهمهم لمجال التسويق . علاوة على ذلك ، تتضمن المواد االدراسية مجموعة من المشاريع التى تعكس أنشطة التسويق الحقيقية التي تزيدهم من المهارات والخبرات. وتتضمن القائمة التالية بعض الأنشطة التي يشارك فيها الطلبة:
العديد من البحوث المكثفة في مجال التسويق تصميم حملة تسويقية متكاملة أنشطة مكثفه لوضع الخطط التسويقية وتنفيذها وقييمها .
التدريب العملي لإكمال متطلبات التخرج المشاركة في التحديات والمسابقات (تحت إشراف أعضاء هيئة التدريس المتميزين لدينا، وقد شارك طلابنا وفازوا فيى مسابقات مختلفة مثل جائزة الدكتور عبد الله دحلان للريادة وريادة الأعمال؛ مسابقة دراسة حالة نستله ؛ تحدي بوبا ؛ وتحدى RB.
ويمكن للخريجين الحصول على فرص وظيفة فى:

مدير منتج أو علامة تجاريّة.
منسق الاتصالات التسويقيّة.
اخصائي في وسائل التواصل الاجتماعي.
مدير مبيعات التسويق.
تحليل بيانات التسويق.
مدير العلاقات العامة.
مدير قنوات التسويق.
منفذ مبيعات

UBT’s Preparatory Program consists of non-credited courses and English courses aimed at improving students’ language proficiency before they begin their undergraduate studies, as well as to develop and improve students’ knowledge of mathematical and analytical techniques through the medium of English language.

The program also familiarizes students with various majors available at the college, with the requirements of undergraduate study, study skills and disciplines of all forms.

The program consists of the following courses:

Language Levels (English Language Academy "ELA")
Pre-Calculus (depending on the placement test)

At first, newly admitted students are required to take an English placement test to determine his/her level. Each student will be placed according to his/her test results in the following list:

COURSE	UNITS	PREREQUISITE
Academic English Level 2	1	English Language - Level 1
Academic English Level 3	1	Academic English Level 2
Academic English Level 4	1	Academic English Level 3
College Level English I	4	Academic English Level 4
College Level English Ii	4	College Level English I

Students may seek course exemptions at ELA by submitting one of the following options:

TOEFL iBT result of 75/120 and IELTS result of 5/9
Pass the ELA placement test with a very high score 100/120.
Student may be exempted from MATH099 by passing the pre-calculus course placement test

The Insurance program at the CBA offers students the essential skills that will enhance their employment opportunities in the field of risk, risk management, and insurance. The program allows graduates to participate effectively in both private and government sectors as there are more jobs in the field of insurance and risk management than qualified people to fill them.

During their time in the CBA, Insurance students will be able to:

Secure an internship to complete their COOP training
Work and network with employers from a wide-range of domestic and international corporations
Attend focused workshops and seminars to enhance their skills and experience
Participate in challenges and competitions

Our graduates are qualified to pursue employment opportunities in the following:

General and life insurance underwriter
General and life insurance claim handler
Insurance analyst, specialist, and consultant
Risk management specialist, consultant, and manager
Insurance and reinsurance specialist
Banking Credit Insurance.
Petroleum Sector Loss Prevention.
Commercial sector.
Industrial Sector.
Transportation Sector.
Aviation and Airport.
Social security.

يوفر برنامج التأمين للطلاب المهارات الأساسية التي من شأنها تعزيز فرص العمل في مجال المخاطر وإدارة المخاطر والتأمين. كما يسمح البرنامج للخريجين بالمشاركة بفعالية في كل من القطاعين الخاص والحكومي حيث يوجد عدد أكبر من الوظائف في مجال التأمين وإدارة المخاطر من الأشخاص المؤهلين لشغلها. خلال فترة دراستهم ، سيتمكن طلاب التأمين من:

تأمين التدريب العملي لإكمال متطلبات التخرج.
العمل والتواصل مع أرباب العمل من مجموعة واسعة من الشركات المحلية والدولية.
حضور ورش العمل والندوات لتعزيز مهاراتهم وخبراتهم.
المشاركة في التحديات والمسابقات.

ويمكن للخريجين الحصول على فرص وظيفة فى مجموعة من الإدارات و القطاعات المختلفة:

التأمين العام والتأمين على الحياة
معالجة المطالبة بالتأمين على الحياة والتأمين على الحياة
محلل تأمين ، أخصائي تأمين ، ومستشار تأمين
متخصص في إدارة المخاطر ، مستشار إدارة المخاطر ، ومدير إدارة المخاطر
أخصائي التأمين وإعادة التأمين
مستشار المعونة الطبية والتأمين الصحي
وسيط التأمين وإعادة التأمين
الائتمان المصرفي.
قطاع البترول.
القطاع تجاري.
القطاع الصناعي.
قطاع النقل.
الطيران والمطار.
الضمان الاجتماعي.

UBT’s Governance Structure complements its Academic Structure and has been through several evolutionary stages and is still subject to change. This is natural for a growing University, however, it should be emphasized that UBT’s strategy is neither to be a duplicate of a public university, nor does it intend continuous growth. The capacity that UBT decided upon is to stay as a private small to medium size university of 5 to 6 thousand students. The existing organizational structure (Click here) is depicted in the following chart whereby it can be seen that the Rector (CEO) is in charge of all academic, as well as administrative functions of the University. Along with the help of the Deputy Rector, Vice Rector for Academic Affairs (VRAA) and Vice Rector of Quality and Development (VRQD), they run the university operations.

The Rector, Deputy Rector, VR's and Deans implement strategies, policies, procedures and by-laws mandated by the BOT and UC. The Decision Making (DM) process actually flows from the bottom upwards starting at the Departmental Level (Department Council), College Level (College Council) and University Level (University Council). With this framework, the Span of Control of Senior postions are as follows:

RECTORS SPAN OF CONTROL

Scientific Council.
Dean of Scientific Research
Dean of Student Affairs
General Director of Graduate Studies.
General Director of Continuing Education Center (CEC).
Director of Career Center.
General Director of Legal Affairs
General Director of Human Resource.
General Director of Shared Services.
Director of Educational Support Center.
Director of Medical Clinics
Director of Media and PR.

DEPUTY RECTOR SPAN OF CONTROL

Dean of CBA JED.
Vice Dean of JCA.
Director General of Shared Service – JED.
Director of UBTA (UPP) - JED.
Director of Medical clincs - JED.
Director of Media and PR - JED.

VRAA SPAN OF CONTROL

Deans' Council
Dean of CBA Dahban.
Dean of CBA Sari.
Dean of CE – Dahban.
Dean of JCA – Dahban.
Dean of CL - Dahban.
Dean of Graduate Studies
Deanship of Library Affairs.
Deanship of Admission & Registration.
English Language Academy (ELA).

VRQD SPAN OF CONTROL

Dean of Quality and Development.
Director of Faculty Development Center.
Director of Strategic Planning Department

تطبيقات الويب والأجهزة الذكية
يوفر مسار تطبيقات الويب والأجهزة الذكية المفاهيم والمبادئ الأساسية لتطوير تطبيقات الويب والجوال والذي يساعد من خلال أعضاء هيئة التدريس الخبراء لدينا على اكتساب المهارات والخبرات التي يحتاجها الطالب لإعداد وانطلاق حياته المهنية ، بما في ذلك:

التطبيقات المستندة إلى الويب
التعرف على تصميم الويب وتقنيات البرمجة الأساسية لتطوير مواقع ويب فعالة ومفيدة. بالإضافة إلى اكتساب مفهوم هيكلة موقع الويب ونماذج التنقل ومجموعة متنوعة من الوسائط والأدوات مثل لغة ترميز النص التشعبي (HTML) وأوراق الأنماط المتتالية (CSS) و HTML الديناميكي (DHTML) والبرمجة النصية.
تطبيقات متعددة المنصات سريعة الاستجابة
تطوير تطبيقات سريعة الاستجابة لأنواع مختلفة من الأجهزة باستخدام لغة ترميز النص التشعبي (HTML) وأوراق الأنماط المتتالية (CSS) وطرق البرمجة النصية والتشفير الأخرى.
حل المشكلات المعقدة
تطبيق التفكير النقدي والتحليلي لتحديد المشاكل المعقدة وتقييم الخيارات وتنفيذ الحلول.
تقنيات الإعلام في تطوير التطبيقات
فهم أفكار تبادل البيانات وتبادل الرسائل ومكونات تطبيقات الويب من خلال بناء أساسيات التصميم والتشفير والبرمجة النصية واتصال قاعدة البيانات الخاصة بتطبيقات الويب.
تطبيقات الأجهزة المحمولة
تصميم تطبيقات فعّالة ومفيدة للأجهزة المحمولة من خلال التعرف على برمجة أنظمة تشغيل الأجهزة المحمولة واستكشاف أنظمة تشغيل Android و iOS.

Furthermore, in 2012 CBA obtained a University Status and was officially announced by the Higher Council of the Saudi Higher Education as the University of Business and Technology (UBT). The growth journey has continued as UBT with most recently in 2018, the MOE approving offering five new master’s degree programs within the College of Business Administration.

Right from its inception, UBT has focused on providing students with a unique learning experience that is built on solid core values. In particular, UBT prides itself with its high levels of graduates’ employability, and a strong reputation from employers. Today the UBT serves over 5000 students through its four established Colleges, and offers eighteen undergraduate programs and seven masters’ programs; in addition to its Executive Education Center (EEC) and the English Language Academy (ELA). The EEC provides practitioners and executives with professional certifications and qualifications with the highest international standards and recognition.

The University has currently two campuses; its main male campus in Dahban located around 40 km north of Jeddah City; where all Colleges have a presence, in addition to the different Supporting Deanships, ELA, student dorms, sports and recreation facilities, the bookstore, restaurants and coffee shops, and the Grand Mosque. The Female campus, known as Jeddah Campus, is located in Jeddah City and includes the Colleges: CBA, CE, CL, and JCA, Deanships, ELA, sports and recreation facilities, and a bookstore.

Another important breakthrough for an emerging institution was the establishment of a Teaching and Learning Centre (TLC) in 2012 to support the ongoing quality of teaching; later renamed to the ‘Faculty Development Centre’, which mainly focuses on providing internal and external development opportunities for Faculty Members. Through different agreements and memberships such as the Higher Education Academy in the UK, training opportunities were provided to 69% of UBT’s teaching staff. Moreover, in 2018, about 94% of UBT faculty got training in different subjects concerning teaching & learning.

Curriculum development in association with:

Higher Education Academy - UK (CBA)
University of Connecticut USA (CE)
Western Michigan University – USA (CBA)
Buckinghamshire New University (JCA)

As the University has matured, it has increased its research activities and introduced graduate programs as part of its aspiration to shift from being a teaching university to becoming a comprehensive university focusing on teaching, research and community engagement. Most recently UBT has committed to leveraging applied research and to provide an environment that encourages both students and faculty members to become researchers. As such, it has set in 2013, the Research and Consultation Centre which was in 2017 converted into the Deanships of Scientific Research. UBT continues to grow its links with the local community as well as with international partners to fulfill its mission statement and achieve its strategic goals.

Taking into consideration the importance of Quality and Development as a strategic priority for UBT, in 2018, the Quality and Development Division within the Vice Rectorship for Quality and Development became a Deanship.

UBT has also keen interest on positioning itself both regionally and internationally and as such has throughout the years become a member of several well reputable organizations. UBT is today a member of:

The Association of Arab Universities (AARU)
The International Association of Universities (IAU)
The IREG (Observatory on Academic Ranking and Excellence)
PRME (Principles of Responsible Management Education) – UN - Global Compact - Initiative
AACSB, EFMD and AMBA
The Saudi Arabia Solar industry Association (SASIA)
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

Through the 20 years journey, UBT has graduated almost 10,000 students holding leading positions in well recognized companies throughout the kingdom.

In Fall 2007, in consultation with education experts in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, a decision was made by the UBT Board of Trustees to establish an Engineering College with three specific programs – namely, Industrial Engineering, Electronics and Communications, Computer Engineering and Information Technology. Then Civil Engineering was added to the college by fall 2012.

The high requirements of the labor market in the field of engineering in various disciplines leads the College of Engineering to set a goal of continuing update the programs to meet the necessary needs of different industries, which is consistent with the university’s vision of "Education for Job Opportunities".

The College of Engineering has a unique building that was specifically designed to support engineering education and is equipped with the latest equipment, laboratories and engineering workshops, which enables the college to provide academic educational programs and research that rise to high academic standards, which give students the needed skills and knowledge required to become successful engineers, technological experts and innovative in local and international business environments.

In fall of 2018, the College of Engineering updated and developed all its programs to match the requirements of the next phase of the nation’s life, which are in line with the Kingdom's vision 2030, in cooperation with a number of international universities such as the University of Connecticut and Western Michigan University in the United States of America. The college offers six programs and twenty-nine track, including tracks that do not exist in any other university or college in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, such as nanotechnology, renewable energy and others.

The offered programs at the College of Engineering are:

Architectural Engineering
Contain three tracks.

Construction
Lighting/Electrical
Mechanical

Civil Engineering
Contain five tracks.

General
Construction
Structure
Transportation
Environmental

Electrical Engineering
Contain six tracks.

General
Electronics & Communications
Computer
Electrical Power
Renewable Energy
Nano Technology

Industrial Engineering
Contain five tracks.

General
Health Care Management
Logistics
Facilities Management
Manufacturing

Mechanical Engineering
Contain five tracks.

General
Renewable Energy
Heating Ventilation & Air Conditioning
Railway & Automotive
Mechatronics

Software Engineering

General
Healthcare Application
Big Data & Cloud Computing
Web & Smart Devises Application
Cyber Security

منذ خريف 2007 وبالتشاور مع الخبراء في مجال التعليم في المملكة العربية السعودية، تم اتخاذ القرار من قبل مجلس الأمناء لجامعة الأعمال والتكنولوجيا بإنشاء كلية الهندسة وفتح أربعة تخصصات هندسية وهي: الهندسة الصناعية، هندسة الاتصالات والإلكترونيات، وهندسة الكمبيوتر وهندسة تقنية المعلومات بالإضافة لبرنامج الهندسة المدنية الذي أفتتح في خريف 2012.

وفي ظل المتطلبات العالية من سوق العمل في مجال الهندسة في التخصصات المختلفة، وضعت كلية الهندسة هدفاً لها وهو الاستمرار في تلبية الاحتياجات الضرورية للصناعات المختلفة هو ما يتناسق مع رؤية الجامعة "التعليم من أجل العمل".

وتحظى كلية الهندسة بمبنى فريد من نوعه تم تصميمه خصيصاً من أجل دعم التعليم الهندسي وتجهيزه بأحدث المعدات والمختبرات والورش الهندسية والتي تمكن كلية الهندسة من توفير برامج تعليمية أكاديمية وأبحاث ترتقي إلى معاير أكاديمية عالية وهو ما يثقل الطلاب بالمهارات والمعرفة المطلوبة ليصبحوا مهندسين ناجحين وخبراء تكنولوجيين ومبتكرين في بيئات العمل المحلية والعالمية.

وفي خريف 2018 قامت كلية الهندسة بتحديث وتطوير جميع برامجها لتتناسب مع متطلبات المرحلة القادمة من عمر الوطن والتي تتناسق مع رؤية المملكة 2030 وذلك بالتعاون مع عدد من الجامعات الدولية مثل جامعة كونتيكت وجامعة ويسترن متشجن بالولايات المتحدة الأمريكية. حيث تعرض الكلية ست برامج وتسع وعشرون مساراً منها مسارات لا توجد بأي جامعة أو كلية بالمملكة العربية السعودية مثل النانوتكنولوجي والطاقة المتجددة وغيرها.

البرامج المعروضة بكلية الهندسة الآن هي:

الهندسة المعماريّة
وبها ثلاث تخصصات فرعيه:

تخصص تشييد
تخصص الإضاءة/ الكهربائيّة
تخصص الميكانيكية

الهندسة المدنيّة
وبها خمس تخصصات فرعيه:

التخصص العام
تخصص تشييد
تخصص إنشاءات
تخصص مواصلات
تخصص البيئة

الهندسة الكهربائية
وبها ست تخصصات فرعيه:

التخصص العام
تخصص اتصالات والكترونيات
تخصص كمبيوتر
تخصص قوى كهربائية
تخصص طاقة متجددة
تخصص تكنولوجيا النانو

الهندسة الصناعيّة
وبها خمس تخصصات فرعيه:

التخصص العام
تخصص إدارة الرعاية الصحيّة
تخصص الدعم اللوجستيّ
تخصص إدارة المرافق
تخصص التصنيع

الهندسة الميكانيكيّة
وبها خمس تخصصات فرعيه:

التخصص العام
تخصص الطاقة المتجددة
تخصص تكييف الهواء والتدفئة والتهوية
تخصص السيارات والسكك الحديدية
تخصص ميكاترونكس

هندسة البرمجيّات
وبها خمس تخصصات فرعيه:

التخصص العام
تخصص تطبيقات الرعاية الصحية
تخصص البيانات الضخمة والحوسبة السحابية
تخصص تطبيقات الويب والأجهزة الذكية
تخصص الأمن السبراني

Software Eng. Students:

ID	Name	SN
PA0947	Abdullah Fayez Mukhtar	1
PA0956	Badr Ibrahim Alhanaky	2
QB0134	Nayyar Mohammed Faden	3

Civil Eng. Students:

ID	Name	SN
QB 0149	AbdulRahman Mohammed Alattas	1
OA 0441	Osama Nafeth Sadoun	2
OA 0150	Mohammed Hassan Alkayali	3

Electrical Eng. Students:

ID	Name	SN
OA 0452	Baraa Mohammed Ismail	1
QB 0032	Mohammed Ali Alqahtani	2
PA 0798	Fares Ali Alqahtani	3

Industrial Eng. Students:

ID	Name	SN
PA 0871	Ahmed Obaid Mahjoob	1
PB 0296	Wael Taher Hamoud	2
PA 0818	Omar Mohammed Alamoudi	3

The University of Business & Technology is proud of its Engineering students and graduates, and enables them to acquire the best job positions in the field by providing a high standard quality education – with hands-on training.

The activities of industrial engineering generally fall into the following categories:

Those related to facility layout.
Those related to increasing productivity.
Those related to controlling the quality of products.
Those related to reducing and controlling costs.
Those related to organizing and coordinating different operations in the workplace.

Plant layout involves determining the floor space needed for each production component – workers, equipment, and material handling and storage – and arranging and sequencing the various operations to insure a safe, smooth and efficient operation.

Industrial engineers perform time and motion studies of workers, set standards of work performance, and propose new and improved work methods to increase productivity. They employ quality control techniques to reduce waste and customer complaints, as well as use statistical procedures to establish reasonable tolerances in quality and develop procedures for making routine checks of product quality.

In all of their work, industrial engineers must carefully monitor costs of production and seek ways to reduce costs without compromising product quality.

Industrial engineers determine the most effective ways of using the basic factors of production -- people, machines, materials, information, and energy -- to make a product or to provide a service. They are the bridge between management goals and operational performance. They are more concerned with increasing productivity through the management of people, methods of business organization, and technology. Although most industrial engineers work in manufacturing industries, they may also work in consulting services, healthcare, and communications.

To solve organizational, production, and such related problems most efficiently, industrial engineers carefully study the product and its requirements; use mathematical methods such as optimization techniques to meet these requirements; and design manufacturing and information systems. They develop management control systems to aid in financial planning and cost analysis and design production planning and control systems to coordinate activities and ensure product quality.

They also design or improve systems for the physical distribution of goods and services. Industrial engineers determine which plant location has the best combination of raw materials availability, transportation facilities, and costs. Industrial engineers use computers for simulations, and to control various activities and devices such as assembly lines and robots. They also develop wage and salary administration systems and job evaluation programs.

Many industrial engineers move up into management positions because that is the main scope of the courses they had studied. The work of health and safety engineers is similar to that of industrial engineers in that it deals with the entire production process. Health and safety engineers promote worksite or product safety and health by applying knowledge of industrial processes, as well as mechanical, chemical, and psychological principles. They must be able to anticipate, recognize, and evaluate hazardous conditions, as well as develop hazard control methods. They also must be familiar with the application of health and safety regulations.

Job opportunities for industrial engineers include, but are not limited to: