Free Event Management Courses

Program Overview

This free event management course from Brentwood Open Learning College introduces the basics of event planning, covering topics such as the role of an event manager, event creation, and event marketing. The course is open to all, with no prior knowledge or experience required. It can be completed at your own pace, with no time restrictions or deadlines.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Program Name: Bachelor of Science in Information Systems - Project Management
• Duration: 4 years (8 semesters)
• Credit Hours: 123
• Accreditation: Accredited by the Ministry of Higher Education
• Mission:
• Provide quality education in the field of information systems based on internationally recognized standards for undergraduate programs.
• Produce information systems professionals who can efficiently deploy IT technologies and implement IT solutions according to market and society needs, particularly in the UAE and Gulf region.
• Prepare graduates for lifelong learning and research.
• Program Educational Goals:
• Graduates will be able to apply acquired knowledge and skills in information systems and implement their skills in public, private, academic, and international information systems functional activities.
• Graduates will be able to act as information systems professional leaders in performing related skills in technical, business, or ethical duties.
• Graduates will be able to engage in lifelong learning and professional development in pursuing additional graduate degrees, professional development, and self-studies.
• Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs):
• PLO#1:
Analyze a complex computing problem and apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.
• PLO#2: Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program's discipline.
• PLO#3: Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.
• PLO#4: Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.
• PLO#5: Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in information technology activities.

Outline:

• Program Structure:
• **University General Education Courses (24 Cr.
Hrs.
• ):
• University Compulsory Courses (21 Cr.
Hrs.)
• University Elective Courses (3 Cr.
Hrs.)
• **Information Systems Program Compulsory Common Core Courses (84 Cr.
Hrs.
• ):
• General Business Courses (18 Cr.
Hrs.)
• Information Systems Core Courses (63 Cr.
Hrs.)
• Internship (3 Cr.
Hrs.)
• **Information Systems Program Concentration Courses (9 Cr.
Hrs.
• ):
• Compulsory Concentration Courses (9 Cr.
Hrs.)
• **Information Systems Program Elective Courses (6 Cr.
Hrs.
• ):
• Course Schedule:
• The study plan is designed so that the normal duration for completing the degree requirements is 4 years but should not exceed 8 years.
• Individual Modules:
• University General Education Requirements:
• Compulsory Courses:
• ISL112: Islamic Culture (3 Cr.
Hrs.)
• EMS112: Emirates Society (3 Cr.
Hrs.)
• ENG111: English Communication Skills (3 Cr.
Hrs.)
• ARB112: Communication Skills in Arabic Language (3 Cr.
Hrs.)
• IES112: Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Sustainability (3 Cr.
Hrs.)
• COM111: IT Fundamentals (3 Cr.
Hrs.)
• STA112: Statistics (3 Cr.
Hrs.)
• Elective Courses:
• ISH213: Islamic Civilization (3 Cr.
Hrs.)
• THI213: Critical Thinking (3 Cr.
Hrs.)
• PSY101: Introduction to Psychology (3 Cr.
Hrs.)
• LAW100: Introduction to Law (3 Cr.
Hrs.)
• ARC211: Principles of Architecture & Art (3 Cr.
Hrs.)
• ART111: Introduction to Art (3 Cr.
Hrs.)
• BID111: Introduction to Interior Design (3 Cr.
Hrs.)
• ART113: Introduction to Aesthetics (3 Cr.
Hrs.)
• ARB113: The Art of Writing Expression (3 Cr.
Hrs.)
• ENV112: Environmental Science (3 Cr.
Hrs.)
• SSW101: Introduction to Sociology (3 Cr.
Hrs.)
• DER118: Introduction to Public Relations & Advertising (3 Cr.
Hrs.)
• SOC112: Communication Between Cultures (3 Cr.
Hrs.)
• Information Systems Compulsory Common Core Courses:
• General Business Courses:
• ACC 200: Principles of Accounting I (3 Cr.
Hrs.)
• FIN 210: Fundamentals of Finance (3 Cr.
Hrs.)
• MGT 200: Introduction to Management (3 Cr.
Hrs.)
• MGT 202: Human Resources Management (3 Cr.
Hrs.)
• MKT 200: Principles of Marketing (3 Cr.
Hrs.)
• MTH 131: Math for Management (3 Cr.
Hrs.)
• Core Courses and Internship:
• INS207: Leadership and Teamwork (3 Cr.
Hrs.)
• INT202: Systems Analysis and Design (3 Cr.
Hrs.)
• INS308: Business Process Management (3 Cr.
Hrs.)
• INS402: Business Intelligence and Data Warehousing (3 Cr.
Hrs.)
• INS403: IS Audit and Control (3 Cr.
Hrs.)
• INS404: Information Systems Strategy and Acquisition (3 Cr.
Hrs.)
• INS405: Information Systems Project (3 Cr.
Hrs.)
• INS406: IT Resource Management (3 Cr.
Hrs.)
• INS408: Information Systems Internship (3 Cr.
Hrs.)
• INT100: Introductory Programming (3 Cr.
Hrs.)
• INT104: Information Technology in Business (3 Cr.
Hrs.)
• INT201: Object Oriented Programming (3 Cr.
Hrs.)
• INT205: Fundamentals of Data Communications and Networking (3 Cr.
Hrs.)
• INT206: Fundamentals of Web Systems (3 Cr.
Hrs.)
• INT301: Operating Systems (3 Cr.
Hrs.)
• INT302: Database Management Systems (3 Cr.
Hrs.)
• INT303: Fundamentals of Information Security (3 Cr.
Hrs.)
• INT306: Computer Ethics and Professional Practices (3 Cr.
Hrs.) Hrs.)
• INT311: Enterprise Systems (3 Cr.
Hrs.)
• INT323: Big Data Technologies (3 Cr.
Hrs.)
• INT426: Knowledge Management (3 Cr.
Hrs.)
• Information Systems Concentration Courses:
• Compulsory Concentration Courses (Project Management):
• INS411: IT Services and Operation Management (3 Cr.
Hrs.)
• INS412: Project Planning, Scheduling and Cost Control (3 Cr.
Hrs.)
• INS413: Project Quality and Risk Management (3 Cr.
Hrs.)
• Elective Courses:
• INS407: Selected Topics in Information Systems (3 Cr.
Hrs.)
• INT310: Cloud Computing (3 Cr.
Hrs.)
• INT313: User Interface Design (3 Cr.
Hrs.)
• INT321: Database Administration (3 Cr.
Hrs.)
• INT423: Advanced Database Design and Implementation (3 Cr.
Hrs.)
• INT429: Mobile Applications (3 Cr.
Hrs.)
• INT430: Artificial Intelligence (3 Cr.

Careers:

• Career Opportunities:
• Information system graduates are required to meet the demands of various stakeholders including industry, commerce, education, health, and government.
• Some graduates are employed in companies and research organizations, others in resource centers in schools, colleges, and universities.
• There are opportunities in finance, in computing and telecommunications industries, as well as in the medical sector.

Other:

• Admission Requirements:
• A minimum high school average of 65% for Elite or Advanced Track or 70% for General Track or equivalent in standardized international systems.
• EmSat score of 1100 for English Language or an equivalent English Proficiency Test approved by CAA.
• EmSat score of 600 for Arabic Language.
Alternatively, non-Arab students can register in a non-credit Introduction Arabic language course at USTF.
• Graduation Requirements:
• Students at the University of Science and Technology of Fujairah (USTF) are eligible for a bachelor in Information Systems after completion of 123 credit hours, which normally takes eight semesters.
• The minimum cumulative grade point average for graduation is 2.0 for 123 total credit hours.
• Degree Requirements:
• The B.Sc.
degree in Information Systems requires the completion of 123 Cr. Hrs. distributed according to the following plan:
• University General Education Courses (24 Cr.
Hrs.)
• Information Systems Program Compulsory Common Core Courses (84 Cr.
Hrs.)
• Information Systems Program Concentration Courses (9 Cr.
Hrs.)
• Information Systems Program Elective Courses (6 Cr.
Hrs.)
• Facilities:
• The IT Department in the College of Engineering and Technology is equipped with state-of-the-art computing facilities which are regularly upgraded.
• All university computers are connected through local and wide area networks.
• Multimedia facilities are provided in all classrooms and labs.
• The IT department houses electronics, microprocessor, and computer network labs.
• The IT department facilities ensure students are well equipped for performing any required task.
• All staff and students' computers are linked to the Internet.
• The College Department maintains a library of computer textbooks.
This library is regularly updated with the latest books in the field, for the benefit of both students and faculty members.