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Bachelor of Business Administration Academic Study Plan

Bachelor of Business Administration Academic Study Plan

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8 Semesters
48 Courses
133 Total Credit Hours
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First Semester

18 Credit Hours
No. Code Course Name Credits L T P Pre-Requisite Co-Requisite
1 BUST03 Arabic Language Skills (1) Arabic Language Skills (1) BUST03 | Credit Hours: 2 | L: 2 | T: - | P: -This university requirement develops students' basic Arabic language skills. It covers communicative activities, linguistic lessons, spelling, grammar structures, knowledge-based texts, and language exercises. The course is organized around two books: the first focuses on listening and speaking skills, and the second focuses on reading and writing skills. Both books include basic grammar structures and spelling rules. The course relies on practical drills and individual applications for every student, in addition to applied texts supplied with the course materials and assessed through midterm and final examinations. 2 2 - - - -
2 BUST02 English Language Skills (1) English Language Skills (1) BUST02 | Credit Hours: 2 | L: 2 | T: - | P: -This course provides students with the basics of everyday English so they can communicate in different real-life situations. It focuses on practical conversations and basic grammar that supports students in their academic majors. It also gives students extensive writing and speaking practice. Updated course materials expose students to current language uses and functions that are simple, practical, and usable in daily life. 2 2 - - - -
3 BADS01 Principles of Financial Accounting (1) Principles of Financial Accounting (1) BADS01 | Credit Hours: 3 | L: 2 | T: 2 | P: -This course forms the foundation of accounting work for business organizations. It introduces the basic concepts on which accounting is based, the rules of accounting recording, and the stages of the accounting cycle, ending with the preparation of financial statements. 3 2 2 - - -
4 BUST05 Islamic Culture Islamic Culture BUST05 | Credit Hours: 2 | L: 2 | T: - | P: -This course contributes to building a Muslim personality capable of understanding the past, interpreting present realities, and contributing positively to the future in a way that conforms to Islamic values and meets contemporary needs with moderation. The course is taught through dialogue and discussion, and students are assigned research tasks that support the course objectives. 2 2 - - - -
5 BADS03 Principles of Business Administration Principles of Business Administration BADS03 | Credit Hours: 3 | L: 3 | T: - | P: -This course is one of the core foundations for organizational success in the labor market. It covers the main concepts, theories, and viewpoints contributed by management thinkers, in addition to management functions such as planning, organizing, directing, control, and decision-making. It provides the necessary background before students study specialized topics in business administration. 3 3 - - - -
6 BADS05 Principles of Microeconomics Principles of Microeconomics BADS05 | Credit Hours: 3 | L: 3 | T: - | P: -This course examines the relationship between economics and the economic problem, and how that problem is addressed through economic systems, market structures, demand and supply, elasticity, and their importance in increasing business revenues. It also covers consumer behavior theory and equilibrium, producer behavior theory, production processes, revenue and cost concepts, and how firms reach equilibrium in the short and long run.

Teaching strategies include lectures, discussion, seminars, individual and group assignments, presentations, and problem-solving activities. 		3 3 - - - -
7 BADS07 Business Mathematics Business Mathematics BADS07 | Credit Hours: 3 | L: 2 | T: 2 | P: -This course equips students in administrative sciences with mathematical tools for solving problems facing business and financial organizations. It develops knowledge, analytical ability, reasoning, and quantitative thinking. Topics include mathematical operations, powers, logarithms, counting theory, binomial theory, determinants, matrices, algebraic equations, relations and functions, limits, continuity, differentiation, and integration. 3 2 2 - - -
Total 18 16 4 -

Second Semester

18 Credit Hours
No. Code Course Name Credits L T P Pre-Requisite Co-Requisite
1 BADS02 Principles of Financial Accounting (2) Principles of Financial Accounting (2) BADS02 | Credit Hours: 3 | L: 2 | T: 2 | P: -Together with Principles of Financial Accounting (1), this course provides the basis for implementing financial accounting procedures. It covers two major areas: first, adjusting entries for accrued and prepaid expenses and revenues, receivables, notes receivable, investments, and fixed assets; second, different accounting methods.

Prior study of Principles of Financial Accounting (1) is required. 		3 2 2 - BADS01 -
2 BUST09 Computer Skills Computer Skills BUST09 | Credit Hours: 2 | L: - | T: - | P: 4This course provides students with basic computer skills for use in the study environment, library, and home. It introduces fundamental concepts of computers and information technology, and provides the knowledge needed to operate and use operating systems and office software packages, as well as to use computers for Internet access and electronic communication. 2 - - 4 - -
3 BADS06 Principles of Macroeconomics Principles of Macroeconomics BADS06 | Credit Hours: 3 | L: 3 | T: - | P: -This course studies and analyzes aggregate economic activity in society. It covers national output and income accounts and methods of measurement as indicators of economic performance; the role of the state in economic activity; different views and schools concerning state intervention; determinants of aggregate expenditure and macroeconomic equilibrium; money, banking, inflation, recession, fiscal and monetary policies for correcting economic imbalances; and issues of growth and economic development, including concepts, determinants, measurement, obstacles, and effects on developing countries.

Prior study of Principles of Microeconomics is required. 		3 3 - - BADS05 -
4 BADS04 Organizational Behavior Organizational Behavior BADS04 | Credit Hours: 3 | L: 3 | T: - | P: -Organizational behavior is a branch of the social sciences concerned with the three levels that determine behavior in organizations: the individual, the group, and the organizational structure. The course applies knowledge from these levels to improve organizational performance. Topics include personality, learning, perception, values, attitudes, motivation, work stress, leadership, decision-making, creativity, group behavior, communication, formal structure, organizational conflict, organizational culture, and corruption. 3 3 - - - -
5 BUST07 Arabic Language Skills (2) Arabic Language Skills (2) BUST07 | Credit Hours: 2 | L: 2 | T: - | P: -This course continues developing basic Arabic language skills as a university requirement. It includes communication activities, language lessons, spelling, grammar structures, knowledge texts, and language exercises. It builds on Arabic Language Skills (1), with greater focus on reading and writing, grammar and spelling practice, intensive applied exercises, and oral and written assessment. 2 2 - - - -
6 BUST06 English Language Skills (2) English Language Skills (2) BUST06 | Credit Hours: 2 | L: 2 | T: - | P: -This course continues developing everyday English communication skills for real-life situations. It emphasizes practical conversation, grammar useful to students in their majors, writing practice, and speaking practice. Updated course materials expose students to current language uses and functions that are simple and applicable in daily life. 2 2 - - - -
7 BADS08 Principles of Statistics Principles of Statistics BADS08 | Credit Hours: 3 | L: 2 | T: 2 | P: -Statistics in administrative sciences is a cornerstone for developing students' research, planning, programming, and decision-making skills. It also supports feasibility studies for economic projects. The course explains basic statistical concepts, computational operations, comparisons among statistical methods, measures of central tendency, measures of dispersion, probability theory, hypothesis testing, significance tests for differences between means and proportions, and regression applications related to administrative sciences. 3 2 2 - - -
Total 18 14 4 4

Third Semester

18 Credit Hours
No. Code Course Name Credits L T P Pre-Requisite Co-Requisite
1 BUST01 Skills of Holy Quran Recitation and Tajweed Skills of Holy Quran Recitation and Tajweed BUST01 | Credit Hours: 1 | L: - | T: - | P: 2This theoretical and practical university requirement is important because it is related to the words of Almighty God. Students recite and memorize part of Juz Amma from Surat Al-Tariq to Surat An-Nas, study the manners expected of Quran reciters, and understand and apply recitation rules when reading the Holy Quran. Teaching uses dialogue and discussion. Students are evaluated through recitation during learning sessions, accompanying classroom and extracurricular assignments, and midterm and final examinations. 1 - - 2 - -
2 BBA211 Principles of Business Law Principles of Business Law BBA211 | Credit Hours: 3 | L: 3 | T: - | P: -Commercial law is a branch of private law that regulates relationships among those engaged in trade. It provides the framework governing different commercial activities and is directly related to administrative, economic, financial, and political sciences. The course explains the rules and foundations that regulate commercial activities, rights, duties, conditions, and controls, including legal relationships and boundaries related to commercial acts, traders, businesses, and commercial companies. The subject is flexible and changes to address rapid developments in commercial sciences.

No prerequisite is required, and students must complete assignments and pass examinations. 		3 3 - - - -
3 BUST08 National Culture National Culture BUST08 | Credit Hours: 2 | L: 2 | T: - | P: -This university requirement develops a national Muslim personality capable of understanding the past, interpreting the present, and contributing positively to the future in a moderate way. It covers topics related to Yemen, its civilization before Islam, Yemenis' leading role in supporting Islam, modern colonialism as a challenge facing Yemeni society, and mechanisms for confronting it. The course consists of six units: definitions and foundations; citizenship; Yemen's pre-Islamic civilization; Yemenis' role in supporting Islam; modern colonialism and targeting of the Yemeni people; and revolutions and Yemeni unity. Teaching uses dialogue, discussion, supporting educational videos, research assignments, classroom and extracurricular participation, and midterm and final examinations. 2 2 - - - -
4 BBA212 Money and Banking Economics Money and Banking Economics BBA212 | Credit Hours: 3 | L: 3 | T: - | P: -This course explains the importance of money and banks and their close connection with practical, social, political, and economic aspects of life. It introduces the role of money and banking in economic activity and provides students with the main concepts needed to understand banking systems, monetary institutions, and the impact of money on economic life. 3 3 - - - -
5 BBA213 Principles of Marketing Principles of Marketing BBA213 | Credit Hours: 3 | L: 3 | T: - | P: -This course provides the foundation for practicing marketing activities, which are a key driver of success in contemporary business organizations. It covers basic and modern concepts related to marketing management and its activities in organizations. Students study the importance and development of marketing activity, with emphasis on product, pricing, distribution, and promotion strategies and techniques. The course includes case studies, marketing situations, and activities such as proposing a new product or developing an existing one with suitable marketing strategies.

Prior study of Principles of Business Administration is required. 		3 3 - - BADS03 -
6 BBA214 Business Terminology and Correspondence in English Business Terminology and Correspondence in English BBA214 | Credit Hours: 3 | L: 3 | T: - | P: -This course develops students' ability to use business terminology and correspondence in English. It supports professional communication through business vocabulary, formal writing, correspondence formats, and practical English communication used in administrative and business contexts. 3 3 - - - -
7 BBA215 Management Information Systems Management Information Systems BBA215 | Credit Hours: 3 | L: 2 | T: - | P: 2This course introduces management information systems and their role in supporting administrative work, information processing, reporting, decision-making, and organizational performance. It builds on computer skills and links information technology with business administration functions. 3 2 - 2 BUST09 -
Total 18 16 - 4

Fourth Semester

14 Credit Hours
No. Code Course Name Credits L T P Pre-Requisite Co-Requisite
1 BADS09 Financial Management Financial Management BADS09 | Credit Hours: 3 | L: 3 | T: 0 | P: -This course provides an in-depth analytical treatment of advanced financial management topics. It focuses on financing decisions, investment decisions, and dividend distribution decisions, and their effect on market value and shareholder wealth maximization. It deepens students' understanding of modern financial thought and trends, while emphasizing planning tools used in financial decision-making.

Teaching strategies include lectures, practical case studies, individual and group assignments, and cooperative learning.

Prior study of Principles of Accounting (1) and (2) is required. 		3 3 0 - BADS02 -
2 BBA221 Supply Chain Management Supply Chain Management BBA221 | Credit Hours: 3 | L: 3 | T: - | P: -This course introduces the management of supply and distribution chains and their role in business performance. It covers the flow of materials, information, and services from suppliers to customers, with emphasis on coordination, efficiency, and integration across supply-chain activities. 3 3 - - - -
3 BBA222 Production & Operations Management Production & Operations Management BBA222 | Credit Hours: 3 | L: 3 | T: - | P: -This course is a core foundation for the success of production and operations management in business organizations. It covers modern administrative concepts related to production and operations, activities performed by the production and operations function in industrial and service organizations, methods of managing these activities, and the development of the production and operations function.

Teaching includes presentations, production models, and field visits to link theory with practice.

Prior study of Principles of Business Administration and Statistics in Administrative Sciences is required. 		3 3 - - BBA213 -
4 BBA223 Human Resource Management Human Resource Management BBA223 | Credit Hours: 3 | L: 3 | T: - | P: -Human resource management is vital because of its direct relationship with people as a key production factor. The course covers the employee life cycle from job description and recruitment to training, compensation, motivation, protection, and performance evaluation. It discusses basic HR concepts and organization, direct compensation, health and safety, administrative systems, collective labor relations, training, management development, and performance appraisal. Real organizational cases are used, and prior study of Principles of Business Administration is required. 3 3 - - BADS04 -
5 BUST04 Life Skills Life Skills BUST04 | Credit Hours: 2 | L: 1 | T: - | P: 2This course develops practical life skills and promotes their use in daily and professional life. It covers communication, listening, dialogue, persuasion, critical thinking, creative thinking, strategic thinking, self-management, self-marketing, personal planning, time management, problem solving, decision-making, and building and leading teams. 2 1 - 2 - -
Total 14 13 - 2

Fifth Semester

17 Credit Hours
No. Code Course Name Credits L T P Pre-Requisite Co-Requisite
1 BUST10 The Arab-Israeli Conflict The Arab-Israeli Conflict BUST10 | Credit Hours: 2 | L: 2 | T: - | P: -This course introduces students to the Arab-Israeli conflict as a major contemporary issue. It discusses its historical roots, political dimensions, and relevance to Arab and Islamic societies, while developing students' awareness of key concepts and developments associated with the conflict. 2 2 - - - -
2 BBA311 Specialized Facilities Management Specialized Facilities Management BBA311 | Credit Hours: 3 | L: 3 | T: - | P: -This course introduces the management of specialized facilities and the administrative requirements of operating organizations with specific functional, technical, or service characteristics. It emphasizes management principles applied to specialized institutional settings. 3 3 - - BADS03 -
3 BBA312 Business Studies in English Business Studies in English BBA312 | Credit Hours: 3 | L: 2 | T: - | P: 2This course covers several basic administrative concepts in English, including business organizations, objectives, strategies, types of companies, legal forms, marketing, market analysis, pricing, supply and demand, organization of business establishments, and leadership. It includes varied case studies, activities, and practical exercises that enable students to understand the course vocabulary.

Prior study of English Language Skills is required. 		3 2 - 2 BUST06 -
4 BBA313 International Business Administration International Business Administration BBA313 | Credit Hours: 3 | L: 3 | T: - | P: -This course is essential in the modern era for the success of business organizations. It covers the basic concepts of international business administration, the external environment of international companies, and administrative functions in international firms, including planning, organizing, leadership, motivation, and control. It also addresses specialized functions such as human resources, marketing, and production.

Prior study of Principles of Management is required. 		3 3 - - BADS03 -
5 BBA314 Digital Marketing Digital Marketing BBA314 | Credit Hours: 3 | L: 3 | T: - | P: -This course builds on marketing foundations and focuses on contemporary marketing concepts and activities in business organizations. It emphasizes marketing strategies and techniques related to product, pricing, distribution, and promotion in digital environments, using practical cases and activities such as proposing new products or developing existing products with suitable strategies. 3 3 - - BUST09 -
6 BBALxx Elective Course (1) Elective Course (1) BBALxx | Credit Hours: 3 | L: 3 | T: - | P: -This elective course is selected from the approved elective list for the program and supports specialization or complementary knowledge in business administration. 3 3 - - - -
Total 17 16 - 2

Sixth Semester

15 Credit Hours
No. Code Course Name Credits L T P Pre-Requisite Co-Requisite
1 BBA321 Organization Theory Organization Theory BBA321 | Credit Hours: 3 | L: 3 | T: - | P: -This course introduces organization theory and examines how organizations are structured, designed, and managed. It considers organizational environments, forms, processes, and theoretical approaches used to understand organizational behavior and effectiveness. 3 3 - - BADS04 -
2 BBA322 Business Ethics Business Ethics BBA322 | Credit Hours: 3 | L: 3 | T: - | P: -This course highlights the importance of ethics in preserving an organization's moral image in the minds of customers and the surrounding community. It covers basic concepts of business ethics, ethical theories and principles in business administration, ethical issues in marketing, and ethical issues related to internal and external environments of organizations. Real company and market cases are discussed.

Prior study of Organizational Behavior is required. 		3 3 - - - -
3 BBA323 Feasibility Study and Project Evaluation Feasibility Study and Project Evaluation BBA323 | Credit Hours: 3 | L: 2 | T: - | P: 2This course covers the basic components required to prepare feasibility studies and evaluate projects in order to make appropriate decisions based on study results. Students learn methods for judging project success or failure, integrating risk, and using situational analysis in decision-making. The course distinguishes economic feasibility from financial feasibility and explains when each approach is appropriate.

Teaching strategies include lectures, presentations, assignments, case studies, role play, group work, and classroom discussions.

Prior study of Financial Management and Project Management is required. 		3 2 - 2 BADS08 -
4 BBA324 Research Methods in Administrative Sciences Research Methods in Administrative Sciences BBA324 | Credit Hours: 3 | L: 2 | T: - | P: 2This course is designed to develop students' understanding of research methods in administrative sciences. It covers research concepts, problem identification, questions and hypotheses, research design, data collection, analysis, and reporting. It also develops the ability to use systematic methods to support administrative decision-making and organizational problem-solving. 3 2 - 2 BADS08 -
5 BBALxx Elective Course (2) Elective Course (2) BBALxx | Credit Hours: 3 | L: 3 | T: - | P: -This elective course is selected from the approved elective list for the program and supports specialization or complementary knowledge in business administration. 3 3 - - - -
Total 15 13 - 4

Seventh Semester

18 Credit Hours
No. Code Course Name Credits L T P Pre-Requisite Co-Requisite
1 BBA411 Managerial Accounting Managerial Accounting BBA411 | Credit Hours: 3 | L: 2 | T: 2 | P: -This course introduces accounting information used by managers for planning, control, and decision-making. It includes cost behavior, budgeting, performance evaluation, and the use of financial and non-financial information to support managerial decisions. 3 2 2 - BADS02 -
2 BBA412 Crises and Conflicts Management Crises and Conflicts Management BBA412 | Credit Hours: 3 | L: 3 | T: - | P: -This course introduces the concepts and methods of managing crises and conflicts in organizations. It covers prevention, preparation, response, communication, negotiation, and recovery strategies used to reduce damage and improve organizational resilience. 3 3 - - - -
3 BBA413 Entrepreneurship Entrepreneurship BBA413 | Credit Hours: 3 | L: 3 | T: - | P: -This course covers the concepts of entrepreneurship and the skills required by entrepreneurs. It includes negotiation skills, methods for creating business ventures, generating entrepreneurial ideas, studying feasibility, designing entrepreneurial projects, and preparing marketing, management, operations, and financial plans. It also explains how to build relationships, develop project ideas, and understand business ethics and corporate social responsibility through worksheets and practical exercises. 3 3 - - BBA323 -
4 BBA414 Quantitative Methods in Decision Making Quantitative Methods in Decision Making BBA414 | Credit Hours: 3 | L: 2 | T: 2 | P: -This course develops students' ability to use quantitative methods to support administrative decision-making. It covers mathematical and statistical tools, models, and analytical techniques used to evaluate alternatives and make informed decisions in business contexts. 3 2 2 - BADS08 -
5 BBA415 Total Quality Management Total Quality Management BBA415 | Credit Hours: 3 | L: 3 | T: - | P: -This course covers modern concepts of quality management, its basic principles, application requirements, models, international quality standards, and the reality of total quality management in Yemeni organizations. Teaching methods include lectures, presentations, dialogue, discussion, cooperative learning, individual and group assignments. Students should have studied Principles of Business Administration and Production and Operations Management, and they are expected to conduct field work in a business organization to evaluate quality practices. 3 3 - - BADS03 -
6 BBALxx Elective Course (3) Elective Course (3) BBALxx | Credit Hours: 3 | L: 3 | T: - | P: -This elective course is selected from the approved elective list for the program and supports specialization or complementary knowledge in business administration. 3 3 - - - -
Total 18 16 4 -

Eighth Semester

15 Credit Hours
No. Code Course Name Credits L T P Pre-Requisite Co-Requisite
1 BBA421 Strategic Management Strategic Management BBA421 | Credit Hours: 3 | L: 3 | T: - | P: -This course covers the basic concepts of strategic management and its stages, beginning with environmental analysis, then strategy formulation, strategic implementation, strategic control, and strategic change.

Teaching strategies include lectures, individual and group projects, classroom discussion, teamwork, online research, assignments, and analytical readings. Students should have previously studied Principles of Business Administration, Human Resource Management, Principles of Marketing, and Production and Operations Management. 		3 3 - - BADS03 -
2 BBA422 Risk Management and Insurance Risk Management and Insurance BBA422 | Credit Hours: 3 | L: 3 | T: - | P: -This course is an essential foundation for protecting organizations from potential destruction and loss. It covers basic theoretical and practical concepts related to risk management and the insurance industry, enabling students to understand, manage, and choose suitable methods for preventing risks and reducing losses when they occur.

Students are expected to conduct a field visit to an insurance company to learn about insurance coverage, and they should have studied Statistics and Business Mathematics. 		3 3 - - BADS03 -
3 BBA423 Project Management Project Management BBA423 | Credit Hours: 3 | L: 3 | T: - | P: -This course introduces project management principles and practices, including project planning, scheduling, implementation, control, resource management, risk, and project evaluation. It supports students in managing projects effectively from initiation to completion. 3 3 - - BBA323 -
4 BADS10 Graduation Project Graduation Project BADS10 | Credit Hours: 3 | L: 1 | T: - | P: 4This course enables students to apply the knowledge and practical skills gained during the program through an academic or applied graduation project. Students prepare, implement, document, and present their project under academic supervision. 3 1 - 4 BBA324 -
5 BBA426 Field Training Field Training BBA426 | Credit Hours: 3 | L: - | T: - | P: 6This course provides supervised field training in relevant business and administrative settings. Students apply knowledge and skills gained throughout the program in real work environments and are evaluated according to professional performance and training reports. 3 - - 6 All courses -
Total 15 10 - 10