Bachelor degree in Business Administration

Program Overview

This accredited business program offered at Pharos University in Alexandria, Egypt, provides students with the knowledge and skills needed for success in various business careers. The program is delivered by experienced faculty using a variety of teaching methods, and it covers topics such as microeconomics, management, marketing, accounting, and information management. Graduates of this program are well-prepared for positions in business and management.

Program Outline

Outline:

1st Semester

• BE 101 - Microeconomics (3 credit hours): This course covers the fundamental principles of microeconomics, including supply and demand, market structures, and consumer behavior.
• BA 102 - Quantitative Methods I (3 credit hours): This course introduces students to the basic concepts of quantitative methods, including statistics, probability, and data analysis.
• BA 104 - Accounting I (3 credit hours): This course introduces students to the basic principles of accounting, including financial statements, financial reporting, and cost accounting.
• BM 105 - Marketing (3 credit hours): This course covers the fundamental principles of marketing, including market research, product development, pricing, and promotion.
• UGE 01 - English I (2 credit hours): This course focuses on developing students' English language skills, including reading, writing, speaking, and listening.
• UEC 01 - Computer skills and programming Concepts I (2 credit hours): This course introduces students to basic computer skills and programming concepts.
2nd Semester
• BE 208 - Macroeconomics (3 credit hours): This course covers the fundamental principles of macroeconomics, including national income, inflation, and unemployment.
• BA 209 - Quantitative Methods II (3 credit hours): This course builds on the concepts introduced in Quantitative Methods I, covering more advanced topics in statistics and data analysis.
• BT 210 - Management II (3 credit hours): This course continues the discussion of management principles and practices, focusing on topics such as organizational behavior, strategic management, and change management.
• BA 211 - Accounting II (3 credit hours): This course builds on the concepts introduced in Accounting I, covering more advanced topics in financial accounting and managerial accounting.
• UGE 02 - English II (2 credit hours): This course continues to develop students' English language skills, building on the foundation established in English I.
• UEC 02 - Computer skills and programming Concepts II (2 credit hours): This course builds on the concepts introduced in Computer skills and programming Concepts I, covering more advanced topics in computer skills and programming.
3rd Semester
• BT 315 - Business Law I (3 credit hours): This course introduces students to the legal principles governing business operations, including contracts, torts, and property law.
• UGE 03 - English III (2 credit hours): This course continues to develop students' English language skills, building on the foundation established in English II.
• BA 318 - Intermediate Accounting I (3 credit hours): This course covers more advanced topics in financial accounting, including the accounting cycle, inventory management, and long-term assets.
• BT 319 - Management Science I (3 credit hours): This course introduces students to the use of quantitative methods in decision-making, including linear programming, network analysis, and simulation.
• UC01B - Communication Skills (2 credit hours): This course focuses on developing students' communication skills, including effective writing, public speaking, and interpersonal communication.
4th Semester
• BT 421 - Business Law II (3 credit hours): This course continues the discussion of business law, covering topics such as intellectual property, securities regulation, and international business law.
• BT 422 - Information Management II (3 credit hours): This course builds on the concepts introduced in Information Management I, covering more advanced topics in information systems and technology.
• BT 423 - Operations Management (3 credit hours): This course covers the principles and practices of operations management, including production planning, inventory control, and quality management.
• BT 424 - Human Resource Management (HRM) (3 credit hours): This course provides an overview of human resource management, including recruitment, selection, training, and performance management.
• BA 425 - Intermediate Accounting II (3 credit hours): This course covers more advanced topics in managerial accounting, including budgeting, cost allocation, and performance evaluation.
• BT 426 - Management Science II (3 credit hours): This course builds on the concepts introduced in Management Science I, covering more advanced topics in decision-making and optimization.
5th Semester
• BT 527 - International Management (3 credit hours): This course covers the challenges and opportunities of managing businesses in a global environment, including cultural differences, international trade, and foreign investment.
• BA 528 - Mgmt.
Accounting for Business I (3 credit hours): This course covers the principles and practices of managerial accounting for business decision-making.
• BA 529 - Advanced Mgmt.
Accounting I (3 credit hours): This course builds on the concepts introduced in Mgmt. Accounting for Business I, covering more advanced topics in cost accounting and budgeting.
• BM 530 - Managing Marketing Strategy (3 credit hours): This course covers the development and implementation of marketing strategies for different types of businesses.
Select Two Subjects:
• BT 531 - Supply Chain Mgmt (3 credit hours): This course covers the principles and practices of supply chain management, including procurement, logistics, and distribution.
• BA 532 - Tax Acc: Taxation I (3 credit hours): This course introduces students to the principles of taxation and the different types of taxes levied on businesses and individuals.
• BF 533 - Corporate Finance (3 credit hours): This course covers the financial decisions made by corporations, including capital budgeting, working capital management, and dividend policy.
6th Semester
• BA 634 - Mgmt.
Accounting for Business II (3 credit hours): This course continues the discussion of managerial accounting for business decision-making.
• BT 635 - Research Methods (3 credit hours): This course introduces students to the methods and techniques used in business research.
• BE 636 - International economics (3 credit hours): This course covers the economic interactions between countries, including international trade, foreign exchange, and international finance.
• BT 637 - Entrepreneurship (2 credit hours): This course covers the process of starting and managing a new business.
• UGA 03 - Arabic Language Skills (2 credit hours): This course focuses on developing students' Arabic language skills, including reading, writing, speaking, and listening.
Select Two Subjects:
• BM 638 - Marketing Research (3 credit hours): This course covers the methods and techniques used in conducting marketing research.
• BF 639 - Financial Reporting (3 credit hours): This course covers the principles and practices of financial reporting, including the preparation of financial statements and the analysis of financial data.
• BT 640 - HRM Cont.
issues (3 credit hours): This course covers current issues in human resource management, including diversity and inclusion, employee engagement, and talent management.
• BA 641 - Auditing (3 credit hours): This course covers the principles and practices of auditing, including the audit process, audit procedures, and audit reporting.
7th Semester
• BT 741 - Strategic Management I (3 credit hours): This course covers the process of developing and implementing strategic plans for businesses.
• BT 742 - Research Project I (2 credit hours): This course provides students with the opportunity to conduct a research project related to their field of study.
• BT 743 - Business & Society (3 credit hours): This course examines the relationship between business and society, including corporate social responsibility, ethics, and sustainability.
Select Three Subjects:
• BT 744 - Total Quality Management (TQM) (3 credit hours): This course covers the principles and practices of total quality management, including continuous improvement, customer satisfaction, and employee empowerment.
• BT 745 - International HRM (3 credit hours): This course covers the challenges and opportunities of managing human resources in a global environment.
• BT 746 - Consumer Behavior (3 credit hours): This course examines the factors that influence consumer behavior, including psychological, social, and cultural factors.
• BE 747 - Financial Services (3 credit hours): This course covers the different types of financial services available to businesses and individuals, including banking, insurance, and investment management.
• BE 748 - Financial Econometrics (3 credit hours): This course covers the use of econometric methods in analyzing financial data.
• BA 749 - Tax Acc.
Taxation II (3 credit hours): This course covers more advanced topics in taxation, including corporate income tax, international taxation, and tax planning. 8th Semester
• BT 850 - Strategic Management II (3 credit hours): This course continues the discussion of strategic management, focusing on topics such as strategic analysis, strategic implementation, and strategic evaluation.
• BT 851 - Research Project II (2 credit hours): This course provides students with the opportunity to continue their research project from Research Project I and prepare a final report.
• BT 852 - Strategic Info.
System (3 credit hours): This course covers the role of information systems in supporting business strategy, including enterprise resource planning, customer relationship management, and business intelligence. Select Three Subjects:
• BT 853 - Employee Relations (3 credit hours): This course covers the principles and practices of employee relations, including labor relations, employee rights, and employee discipline.
• BM 854 - Strategic Marketing (3 credit hours): This course covers the development and implementation of marketing strategies for different types of businesses.
• BM 855 - Marketing Communication (3 credit hours): This course covers the different types of marketing communication channels, including advertising, public relations, sales promotion, and direct marketing.
• BT 856 - Strategic Supply Chain (3 credit hours): This course covers the principles and practices of strategic supply chain management.
• BF 857 - Financial Strategy (3 credit hours): This course covers the role of financial strategy in supporting business strategy, including capital budgeting, mergers and acquisitions, and financial risk management.
• BF 858 - Islamic Finance (3 credit hours): This course covers the principles and practices of Islamic finance, including Islamic banking, Islamic investment, and Islamic insurance.
• BA 859 - Advanced Mgmt.
Accounting II (3 credit hours): This course builds on the concepts introduced in Advanced Mgmt. Accounting I, covering more advanced topics in cost accounting and budgeting.

Assessment:

• Grade Mapping:
• A: 90-100
• A-: 85-89.5
• B+: 80-84.5
• B: 75-79.5
• B-: 70-74.5
• C+: 65-69.5
• C: 60-64.5
• C-: 56-59.5
• D+: 53-55.5
• D: 50-52.5

Teaching:

• Teaching in English
• Study Academic Years = 4 Years at 8 semesters.
• Academic year consists of 3 semesters (Fall, Spring and Summer).
• Fall and Spring semesters = 15 Weeks.
• Total number of Credit Hours = 140.
• The minimum study load for students during the fall or spring = 12 credit hours.
• The maximum study load for students during the fall or spring = 21 credit hours.

Other:

• The program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in a variety of business careers.
• The program is delivered by a highly qualified and experienced faculty, using a variety of teaching methods to ensure student engagement and learning.
• The program is accredited by the Egyptian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.
• The program is offered at Pharos University in Alexandria, Egypt.
• The study plan is used to determine graduation eligibility.
• Each student has the responsibility to insure that he completes all courses required for graduation, completes prerequisites for required courses, and completes all other requirements of the faculty.