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This detailed outline in regard to college of business entrepreneurship program.
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College of Business
Entrepreneurship Program
College of Business
The College of Business programs are designed to challenge students’
minds and help them explore new horizons and maximize their potential
as responsible citizens. By joining the College of Business, you can participate
in numerous activities including the ‘Business Terms Quiz Competition’,
‘Good Practice Forum’ and ‘Effat Business Students’ Association’ in addition
to the Student Affairs annual events. The student who maintains healthy GPA
can compete for the ‘Queen Effat Citizenship Award’ and ‘Dean’s List’.
The Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship
is designed to train students and to gain
necessary knowledge, acquire skills and
capabilities to exploit new ideas, innovations
and launch new ventures. The program
responds to the needs of individuals desiring
to create, lead and manage small and medium
business or enterprises as well as business
units in large corporations.
Entrepreneurship goes beyond the simple
study of courses such as project management,
feasibility project analysis, etc. The program
provides an in-depth study of the major concepts
and tools in the theory and application
of Entrepreneurship. Students will acquire
knowledge and skills covering a range
of strategic aspects of Entrepreneurship
including opportunity recognition, launching
new ventures, determining market feasibility,
financing for business ventures, managing
new ideas in big corporations, dealing with
social entrepreneurship, technological
entrepreneurship and some other related
issues. An emphasis will be placed on issues
unique to the Middle East. As well, the impact
of globalization and information technology
on business and entrepreneurship field
will be addressed.
Effat English Academy
Effat University courses are taught in English.
This means after you graduate, you will
stand out in the employment market and
be ready to take your new skills wherever
opportunity beckons.
If you feel you need to improve your English
language skills, or if you are worried about
learning in English, discover the programs
of Effat English Academy. Set up specifically
to help you adapt to the demands of higher
education, this outstanding resource will boost
your skills and confidence in writing, reading,
speaking and listening.
Four-week top-up and intensive full-semester
courses are both available.
“Effat University is a dynamic,
entrepreneurial institution.
We aim to provide quality education
for students who want to make
a contribution to society.”
Dr Haifa Reda Jamal Al-Lail,
President, Effat University
Learning for life
Effat University encourages young women
to blossom as well-rounded, socially aware
individuals – and female leaders of tomorrow.
Our course programs include General
Education studies to broaden your knowledge,
interests and participation, both within the
University and the wider community. Put simply,
Effat University offers all the support you need
to achieve personal and professional aspirations.
A place to achieve your potential
As we feel the balance between personal
and academic development is so important,
we have made a real investment in creating
more than an inspiring place to study.
As well as first-class facilities – including
an Olympic-sized indoor pool, café, nursery
and restaurant – Effat University offers a true
sense of community. Students play a part in
governance, get involved in initiatives to serve
the wider community and enjoy sporting and
social events. We see our campus as a safe,
welcoming place to live and learn.
How will you learn?
The mission of the Entrepreneurship Program is to attain academic excellence
at the same time actualizing the outcomes of diversity in research, teaching,
and service. We place special emphasis on diversity, to keep pace with a rapidly
evolving multi-cultural society as well as to accord with university and campus
goals. We aim to be customer-oriented, aiming at ‘instruction with delight’ by
delivering high-quality and stimulating courses as well as by treating our diverse
students in a respectful and caring manner. We encourage the development
of a broad array of new courses relevant to the changing society and updating
basic courses on an annual basis along with best designs and outcomes.
What will you learn?
Effat University aims to set standards of
excellence in Entrepreneurship and has
created a curriculum to meet the National
Commission for Academic Accreditation
and Assessment’s standards.
Preparatory Program
As the University’s admission requires a
healthy TOEFL score, therefore, a preparatory
program is devised for the students who need
assistance with English language and other
areas. Student will gain study skills, a broad
base of knowledge and become comfortable
studying in English. You will become familiar
with Computer-Assisted Language Learning
(CALL) – an integral part of teaching and
learning English. Once the preparatory period
is over, you will begin your degree in earnest,
completing courses from the remaining four
study areas.
General Education
The general education program provides
learners with skills for success in a variety of
disciplines. Courses focus on specific areas:
Written and Oral Communication; Technology
Literacy; Mathematical, Scientific and Logical
Reasoning; Interdisciplinary Studies;
Research, Religion, Culture and Ethics;
Careers and Professions; and Awareness of
Physical Wellbeing. In all 19 courses are taken
bearing 1 to 3 credits each.
Core Courses
Core courses are taken from numerous fields
in business in order to ensure maximum
exposure to a diverse range of subjects and
broaden horizons of the students. The students
complete 16 courses of 3 credits each.
Major Electives
All the students pursuing this degree are
required to complete four essential courses
and then select another two from a list of
electives to fulfill the degree requirements.
Business Electives
All students need to take 3 courses of 3 credit
hours each from a list of business courses.
Free Electives
The free electives can be chosen from other
majors and the number of courses could be
between 2 and 3 depending upon the credit
hours of the courses chosen.
Internship
The internship is integral part of the degree
irrespective of concentration – this element
of your study will put knowledge into practice,
building your vocational skills. Once you
complete 90 credits, you can choose a real
organization to get involved in its activities
for a limited time. Your Internship should
be supervised by a faculty.
Dissertation/Thesis
All students must undertake research project
to earn 3 credits. The research will be conducted
under the supervision of an allotted supervisor.
It is carried out in the last semester of the
degree program.
Objectives we focus
on include:
Knowledge:
Students should be able to:
• Demonstrate knowledge of the functional
areas of entrepreneurship, current research
and innovations, future trends, and the
impact of these developments on theory
and practice.
• Demonstrate understanding of the
domestic, regional and global economic
environments of organizations.
• Demonstrate knowledge of financial
theories, analysis, and reporting.
• Acquire a strong foundation in how to start
a business and be armed for future careers
or graduate studies in entrepreneurship or
related fields.
• Explain the concepts, models, frameworks,
and tools for understanding entrepreneurship
in particular and business in general.
• Explain how to prepare a business plan
and implement it in reality.
Cognitive Skills:
Student should be able to:
• Think critically and apply theoretical
knowledge and practical experience to
identification and analysis of business
problems.
• Critically analyze and assess identified
entrepreneurial opportunities.
• Think strategically about appropriate
courses of action for capturing, sustaining
and maintaining entrepreneurial ventures.
Interpersonal Skills and Responsibility:
Students should be able to:
• Demonstrate understanding of individual
and group dynamics in organizations.
• Function effectively in teams.
• Deal effectively with people from diverse
social, economic, cultural and religious
backgrounds.
• Demonstrate understanding and sensitivity
of ethical, social, and legal responsibilities of
business organizations.
• Demonstrate understanding and sensitivity
of environmental issues in the world of
entrepreneurship.
Communication, information Technology
and Numerical Skills:
Students should be able to:
• Demonstrate understanding of various
managerial decision-making tools.
• Communicate business ideas effectively
both orally and in writing.
• Effectively utilize analytical and information
systems and technologies properly in
communicating business ideas.
• Demonstrate statistical analysis skills to
enable them to make sense of quantitative
information used in entrepreneurial
decision making.
Sample course plan
Below is the 4 year course plan that the students undertake. It acts as a road map and milestones
to student achievements and courses offerings are planned every semester accordingly.
Freshman year – Semester 1
CS 101 Introduction to Computers 3
MATH 122 Pre-Calculus 3
Natural Sciences Requirement 3
COM 111 Academic Skills and
Critical Thinking
2
ISLS 111/112 Islam and Social Issues 2
ARAB 111/114 Academic Writing and Reading
Skills for Native Speakers of Arabic/Arabic as a
Second Language 1
2
Total Credit Hours 15
Freshman year – Semester 2
ACCT 140 Financial Accounting 3
MATH 160 Mathematics for Management –
Applied Calculus
3
STAT 111 Elementary Statistics 3
COM 112 Academic Writing and Reading
Across the Curriculum
2
IDS 111 Interdisciplinary Seminar 1
ISLS 113/114 Ethical and Social Responsibility
(Arabic/English)
2
PHED 111 Fitness and Wellness:
An Introduction
1
Total Credit Hours 15
Sophomore year – Semester 4
MKT 210 Principles of Marketing 3
ECON 271 Macroeconomics 3
ISLS 211/212 Islam and the Workplace
(Arabic/English)
2
MGT 223 Business Communication 3
IDS 211 Introduction to Research Methodology 2
FIN 240 Finance 3
Total Credit Hours 16
Junior year – Semester 5
MGT 325 Business Legal Environment 3
OPIM 330 Operations Management 3
ARAB 113/116 Readings in Arabic Heritage
(Arabic/English)
2
OPIM 338 Enterprise IT Systems 3
Arts and Humanities Requirement 3
ENTP 350 Entrepreneurship 3
Total Credit Hours 17
Junior year – Semester 6
MGT 326 Organizational Behavior 3
ENTP 252 Entrepreneurship and Enterprise 3
ENTP 253 Creativity and Innovation 3
Business Elective I 3
Social Sciences Requirement 3
Total Credit Hours 15
Sophomore year – Semester 3
ACCT 240 Managerial Accounting 3
ECON 270 Microeconomics 3
OPIM 230 Decision Sciences 3
COM 211 Introduction to Research Writing 2
ARAB 112/115 Advanced Composition for
Native Speakers of Arabic/Arabic as a Second
Language 2
2
MGT 220 Principles of Management 3
Total Credit Hours 16
What are the entry
requirements?
Though we welcome students from a diverse
range of backgrounds, we will look for the
following qualifications (or equivalent):
• A high school certificate
• Good oral and written English skills
As our classes are conducted in English, you
will need a minimum of 520 IPT points or 68
IBT points and a TWE of 5 for an unconditional
offer – or to complete a proficiency test.
What will you need
to graduate?
• A grade point average of 2.00 or higher.
• Complete the Effat Student Personal, Social
and Professional Development Program
• Complete all assignments and requirements
• 129 credit hours gained within 8-12
semesters (excluding summer courses)
These credits should break down as:
1 General Education Requirements 42
2 Core Requirements
(College of Business Requirements) 51
3 ENTP Major Requirements
a. ENTP Required 12
b. Electives 06
4 Electives
a. Business Electives 09
b. Free Electives 06
5 Supervised Internship 03
Summer session
ENTP 480 Supervised Internship
Total Credit Hours 3
Senior year – Semester 7
MGT 427 Strategic Management 3
ENTP 353 Launching Entrepreneurial Ventures 3
Business Elective II 3
Business Elective III 3
Free Elective I 3
Free Elective II 3
Total Credit Hours 18
Senior year – Semester 8
MGT 428 Business Social Responsibility 3
ISLS 213/214 Application of Islamic Principles
and Values (Arabic/English)
2
ENTP 454 Family Owned Business 3
ENTP 490 Special Topics in Entrepreneurship 3
MGT 490 Dissertation/Research Project 3
Total Credit Hours 14
Total credit hours required for
Entrepreneurship Program: 129
College of Humanities and Social Sciences
• Psychology Department
• English and Translation Department
• Early Childhood Education Department
College of Engineering
• Electrical and Computer
Engineering Department
• Computer Science Department
• Information Systems Department
• Architecture Department
College of Business
• Finance and Accounting Department
• Marketing Department
• Human Resources
Management Department
• Operations and Information
Management Department
• Entrepreneurship Department
Other directions
Effat University offers courses across twelve departments:
Career Opportunities
As a result of the University’s efforts to develop tomorrow’s entrepreneurs and business leaders,
there will be numerous opportunities for graduates in the workplace. The Entrepreneurship
Program graduates are prepared to hold, but are not limited to, the following job titles:
• Business Entrepreneurs;
• Social Entrepreneurs;
• Entrepreneurs/Corporate Entrepreneurs;
• Self-employed business women;
• Small/Medium Business Managers;
• Managers of Change and Development;
• Business Awareness Training Centre owners;
• Enterprise Team Leaders.
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Courses
The college of business offers a range of professional development courses in collaboration
with leading institutions. Please ask for the pamphlet/brochure.
Contact us now at [email protected]
College of Business
Effat University
PO Box 34689
Jeddah 21478
Saudi Arabia
Telephone: +966 2 636 4300
Fax: +966 2 637 7447
Email: [email protected]
www.effatuniversity.edu.sa
doc_646456039.pdf
This detailed outline in regard to college of business entrepreneurship program.
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College of Business
Entrepreneurship Program
College of Business
The College of Business programs are designed to challenge students’
minds and help them explore new horizons and maximize their potential
as responsible citizens. By joining the College of Business, you can participate
in numerous activities including the ‘Business Terms Quiz Competition’,
‘Good Practice Forum’ and ‘Effat Business Students’ Association’ in addition
to the Student Affairs annual events. The student who maintains healthy GPA
can compete for the ‘Queen Effat Citizenship Award’ and ‘Dean’s List’.
The Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship
is designed to train students and to gain
necessary knowledge, acquire skills and
capabilities to exploit new ideas, innovations
and launch new ventures. The program
responds to the needs of individuals desiring
to create, lead and manage small and medium
business or enterprises as well as business
units in large corporations.
Entrepreneurship goes beyond the simple
study of courses such as project management,
feasibility project analysis, etc. The program
provides an in-depth study of the major concepts
and tools in the theory and application
of Entrepreneurship. Students will acquire
knowledge and skills covering a range
of strategic aspects of Entrepreneurship
including opportunity recognition, launching
new ventures, determining market feasibility,
financing for business ventures, managing
new ideas in big corporations, dealing with
social entrepreneurship, technological
entrepreneurship and some other related
issues. An emphasis will be placed on issues
unique to the Middle East. As well, the impact
of globalization and information technology
on business and entrepreneurship field
will be addressed.
Effat English Academy
Effat University courses are taught in English.
This means after you graduate, you will
stand out in the employment market and
be ready to take your new skills wherever
opportunity beckons.
If you feel you need to improve your English
language skills, or if you are worried about
learning in English, discover the programs
of Effat English Academy. Set up specifically
to help you adapt to the demands of higher
education, this outstanding resource will boost
your skills and confidence in writing, reading,
speaking and listening.
Four-week top-up and intensive full-semester
courses are both available.
“Effat University is a dynamic,
entrepreneurial institution.
We aim to provide quality education
for students who want to make
a contribution to society.”
Dr Haifa Reda Jamal Al-Lail,
President, Effat University
Learning for life
Effat University encourages young women
to blossom as well-rounded, socially aware
individuals – and female leaders of tomorrow.
Our course programs include General
Education studies to broaden your knowledge,
interests and participation, both within the
University and the wider community. Put simply,
Effat University offers all the support you need
to achieve personal and professional aspirations.
A place to achieve your potential
As we feel the balance between personal
and academic development is so important,
we have made a real investment in creating
more than an inspiring place to study.
As well as first-class facilities – including
an Olympic-sized indoor pool, café, nursery
and restaurant – Effat University offers a true
sense of community. Students play a part in
governance, get involved in initiatives to serve
the wider community and enjoy sporting and
social events. We see our campus as a safe,
welcoming place to live and learn.
How will you learn?
The mission of the Entrepreneurship Program is to attain academic excellence
at the same time actualizing the outcomes of diversity in research, teaching,
and service. We place special emphasis on diversity, to keep pace with a rapidly
evolving multi-cultural society as well as to accord with university and campus
goals. We aim to be customer-oriented, aiming at ‘instruction with delight’ by
delivering high-quality and stimulating courses as well as by treating our diverse
students in a respectful and caring manner. We encourage the development
of a broad array of new courses relevant to the changing society and updating
basic courses on an annual basis along with best designs and outcomes.
What will you learn?
Effat University aims to set standards of
excellence in Entrepreneurship and has
created a curriculum to meet the National
Commission for Academic Accreditation
and Assessment’s standards.
Preparatory Program
As the University’s admission requires a
healthy TOEFL score, therefore, a preparatory
program is devised for the students who need
assistance with English language and other
areas. Student will gain study skills, a broad
base of knowledge and become comfortable
studying in English. You will become familiar
with Computer-Assisted Language Learning
(CALL) – an integral part of teaching and
learning English. Once the preparatory period
is over, you will begin your degree in earnest,
completing courses from the remaining four
study areas.
General Education
The general education program provides
learners with skills for success in a variety of
disciplines. Courses focus on specific areas:
Written and Oral Communication; Technology
Literacy; Mathematical, Scientific and Logical
Reasoning; Interdisciplinary Studies;
Research, Religion, Culture and Ethics;
Careers and Professions; and Awareness of
Physical Wellbeing. In all 19 courses are taken
bearing 1 to 3 credits each.
Core Courses
Core courses are taken from numerous fields
in business in order to ensure maximum
exposure to a diverse range of subjects and
broaden horizons of the students. The students
complete 16 courses of 3 credits each.
Major Electives
All the students pursuing this degree are
required to complete four essential courses
and then select another two from a list of
electives to fulfill the degree requirements.
Business Electives
All students need to take 3 courses of 3 credit
hours each from a list of business courses.
Free Electives
The free electives can be chosen from other
majors and the number of courses could be
between 2 and 3 depending upon the credit
hours of the courses chosen.
Internship
The internship is integral part of the degree
irrespective of concentration – this element
of your study will put knowledge into practice,
building your vocational skills. Once you
complete 90 credits, you can choose a real
organization to get involved in its activities
for a limited time. Your Internship should
be supervised by a faculty.
Dissertation/Thesis
All students must undertake research project
to earn 3 credits. The research will be conducted
under the supervision of an allotted supervisor.
It is carried out in the last semester of the
degree program.
Objectives we focus
on include:
Knowledge:
Students should be able to:
• Demonstrate knowledge of the functional
areas of entrepreneurship, current research
and innovations, future trends, and the
impact of these developments on theory
and practice.
• Demonstrate understanding of the
domestic, regional and global economic
environments of organizations.
• Demonstrate knowledge of financial
theories, analysis, and reporting.
• Acquire a strong foundation in how to start
a business and be armed for future careers
or graduate studies in entrepreneurship or
related fields.
• Explain the concepts, models, frameworks,
and tools for understanding entrepreneurship
in particular and business in general.
• Explain how to prepare a business plan
and implement it in reality.
Cognitive Skills:
Student should be able to:
• Think critically and apply theoretical
knowledge and practical experience to
identification and analysis of business
problems.
• Critically analyze and assess identified
entrepreneurial opportunities.
• Think strategically about appropriate
courses of action for capturing, sustaining
and maintaining entrepreneurial ventures.
Interpersonal Skills and Responsibility:
Students should be able to:
• Demonstrate understanding of individual
and group dynamics in organizations.
• Function effectively in teams.
• Deal effectively with people from diverse
social, economic, cultural and religious
backgrounds.
• Demonstrate understanding and sensitivity
of ethical, social, and legal responsibilities of
business organizations.
• Demonstrate understanding and sensitivity
of environmental issues in the world of
entrepreneurship.
Communication, information Technology
and Numerical Skills:
Students should be able to:
• Demonstrate understanding of various
managerial decision-making tools.
• Communicate business ideas effectively
both orally and in writing.
• Effectively utilize analytical and information
systems and technologies properly in
communicating business ideas.
• Demonstrate statistical analysis skills to
enable them to make sense of quantitative
information used in entrepreneurial
decision making.
Sample course plan
Below is the 4 year course plan that the students undertake. It acts as a road map and milestones
to student achievements and courses offerings are planned every semester accordingly.
Freshman year – Semester 1
CS 101 Introduction to Computers 3
MATH 122 Pre-Calculus 3
Natural Sciences Requirement 3
COM 111 Academic Skills and
Critical Thinking
2
ISLS 111/112 Islam and Social Issues 2
ARAB 111/114 Academic Writing and Reading
Skills for Native Speakers of Arabic/Arabic as a
Second Language 1
2
Total Credit Hours 15
Freshman year – Semester 2
ACCT 140 Financial Accounting 3
MATH 160 Mathematics for Management –
Applied Calculus
3
STAT 111 Elementary Statistics 3
COM 112 Academic Writing and Reading
Across the Curriculum
2
IDS 111 Interdisciplinary Seminar 1
ISLS 113/114 Ethical and Social Responsibility
(Arabic/English)
2
PHED 111 Fitness and Wellness:
An Introduction
1
Total Credit Hours 15
Sophomore year – Semester 4
MKT 210 Principles of Marketing 3
ECON 271 Macroeconomics 3
ISLS 211/212 Islam and the Workplace
(Arabic/English)
2
MGT 223 Business Communication 3
IDS 211 Introduction to Research Methodology 2
FIN 240 Finance 3
Total Credit Hours 16
Junior year – Semester 5
MGT 325 Business Legal Environment 3
OPIM 330 Operations Management 3
ARAB 113/116 Readings in Arabic Heritage
(Arabic/English)
2
OPIM 338 Enterprise IT Systems 3
Arts and Humanities Requirement 3
ENTP 350 Entrepreneurship 3
Total Credit Hours 17
Junior year – Semester 6
MGT 326 Organizational Behavior 3
ENTP 252 Entrepreneurship and Enterprise 3
ENTP 253 Creativity and Innovation 3
Business Elective I 3
Social Sciences Requirement 3
Total Credit Hours 15
Sophomore year – Semester 3
ACCT 240 Managerial Accounting 3
ECON 270 Microeconomics 3
OPIM 230 Decision Sciences 3
COM 211 Introduction to Research Writing 2
ARAB 112/115 Advanced Composition for
Native Speakers of Arabic/Arabic as a Second
Language 2
2
MGT 220 Principles of Management 3
Total Credit Hours 16
What are the entry
requirements?
Though we welcome students from a diverse
range of backgrounds, we will look for the
following qualifications (or equivalent):
• A high school certificate
• Good oral and written English skills
As our classes are conducted in English, you
will need a minimum of 520 IPT points or 68
IBT points and a TWE of 5 for an unconditional
offer – or to complete a proficiency test.
What will you need
to graduate?
• A grade point average of 2.00 or higher.
• Complete the Effat Student Personal, Social
and Professional Development Program
• Complete all assignments and requirements
• 129 credit hours gained within 8-12
semesters (excluding summer courses)
These credits should break down as:
1 General Education Requirements 42
2 Core Requirements
(College of Business Requirements) 51
3 ENTP Major Requirements
a. ENTP Required 12
b. Electives 06
4 Electives
a. Business Electives 09
b. Free Electives 06
5 Supervised Internship 03
Summer session
ENTP 480 Supervised Internship
Total Credit Hours 3
Senior year – Semester 7
MGT 427 Strategic Management 3
ENTP 353 Launching Entrepreneurial Ventures 3
Business Elective II 3
Business Elective III 3
Free Elective I 3
Free Elective II 3
Total Credit Hours 18
Senior year – Semester 8
MGT 428 Business Social Responsibility 3
ISLS 213/214 Application of Islamic Principles
and Values (Arabic/English)
2
ENTP 454 Family Owned Business 3
ENTP 490 Special Topics in Entrepreneurship 3
MGT 490 Dissertation/Research Project 3
Total Credit Hours 14
Total credit hours required for
Entrepreneurship Program: 129
College of Humanities and Social Sciences
• Psychology Department
• English and Translation Department
• Early Childhood Education Department
College of Engineering
• Electrical and Computer
Engineering Department
• Computer Science Department
• Information Systems Department
• Architecture Department
College of Business
• Finance and Accounting Department
• Marketing Department
• Human Resources
Management Department
• Operations and Information
Management Department
• Entrepreneurship Department
Other directions
Effat University offers courses across twelve departments:
Career Opportunities
As a result of the University’s efforts to develop tomorrow’s entrepreneurs and business leaders,
there will be numerous opportunities for graduates in the workplace. The Entrepreneurship
Program graduates are prepared to hold, but are not limited to, the following job titles:
• Business Entrepreneurs;
• Social Entrepreneurs;
• Entrepreneurs/Corporate Entrepreneurs;
• Self-employed business women;
• Small/Medium Business Managers;
• Managers of Change and Development;
• Business Awareness Training Centre owners;
• Enterprise Team Leaders.
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Courses
The college of business offers a range of professional development courses in collaboration
with leading institutions. Please ask for the pamphlet/brochure.
Contact us now at [email protected]
College of Business
Effat University
PO Box 34689
Jeddah 21478
Saudi Arabia
Telephone: +966 2 636 4300
Fax: +966 2 637 7447
Email: [email protected]
www.effatuniversity.edu.sa
doc_646456039.pdf