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Management Information Systems

Credential: Bachelors Degree
Duration: 4 Years
Credit Hours: 120
Tuition Fee: AED 999 per credit hour (see detailed fee structure here)
Class Timings: Morning and Evening
Medium of Instruction: English

BBA Program Mission

The mission of the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) program is to provide students with the knowledge, skills and abilities required to serve as effective, responsible, and ethical leaders and managers in the modern workforce of today–anywhere in the world. It prepares graduates for a diverse assortment of careers in the business sector and for graduate studies. The program focuses on decision-making, problem-solving, developing strong ethical values, social responsibility, and working to achieve success in culturally-diverse settings.

Program Goals

The BBA program aims to provide its students with:

  • In-depth knowledge of business theory and practices.
  • Ability to function in multi-cultural global business environments.
  • Effective interpersonal skills and competencies in a variety of work-related settings.
  • Skills of making ethical and professional decisions, and practicing social responsibility.

Program Learning Outcomes

After graduation, students will be able to:

  • Apply appropriate business theories and practices to solve problems.
  • Utilize professional and responsible roles, independently and collectively, to achieve intended outcomes.
  • Practice professional integrity and ethical standards in a socially responsible manner.
  • Communicate effectively, using various tools and methods, as individuals and in teams in professional work-related contexts.
  • Design software systems to meet contemporary business needs.
  • Apply MIS skills to solve business problems related to the field of work.
  • Evaluate options and suggest effective solutions for real world problems.

Degree Requirements

Program Requirements Total Credit Hours
General Education Courses 33 Credit Hours
Program Core Courses 51 Credit Hours
Program Specialization Courses 27 Credit Hours
Program Elective Courses  3 Credit Hours
Total  120 Credit Hours

General Education Courses | 11 Courses (33 Credit Hours)

SR. Course Code Course Name Credit Hours Teaching Hours Pre-requisites
1 ENG 101 English I 3 3 None
2 ENG 102 English II 3 3 ENG 101
3 ISL 201

ISLA 201

Islamic Culture (English)

Islamic Culture (Arabic)

3 3 None
4 SSS 101 Study Skills 3 3 None
5 UAE/A 201

UAE 201

UAE Studies (Arabic)

UAE Studies (English)

3 3 None
6 ENV 201 Environmental Science 3 3 None
7 HUM 101 Critical Thinking 3 3 None
8 CIS 101 Computer Fundamentals 3 3 None
9 MTH 101 College Mathematics 3 3 None
10 BUS 204 Innovation and Entrepreneurship 3 3 None
11 SOC 101 Introduction to sociology 3 3 None

Program Core Courses | 17 Courses (51 Credit Hours)

SR. Course Code Course Name Credit Hours Teaching Hours Pre-requisites
1 BUS 101 Introduction to Business 3 3 None
2 ACC 101 Accounting I 3 3 None
3 BUS 102 Business Statistics 3 3 MTH 101
4 ACC 202 Managerial Accounting 3 3 ACC 101
5 BUS 201 Business Communication 3 3 BUS 101
6 MKT 201 Principles of Marketing 3 3 BUS 101
7 ECO 200 Principles of Economics 3 3 BUS 102
8 MGT 402 Operations Management 3 3 MGT 302,BUS 102
9 BUS 320 Business Analytics 3 3 BUS 102,BUS 301
10 MGT-304 International Management 3 3 ECO 200
11 FIN 301 Financial Management 3 3 ACC 101,BUS 102
12 BUS 301 Business Research Methods 3 3 CIS 101,BUS 102
13 BUS 302 Business Law 3 3 BUS 101
14 MGT 303 Management Information System 3 3 CIS 101
15 MGT 302 Management and Organizational

Behavior

3 3 BUS 101
16 BUS 202 Business Ethics 3 3 BUS 101
17 BUS 401 Business Policy and Strategy 3 3 Completion of 90 Credit Hours

Program Specialization Courses| 11 Courses (33 Credit Hours)

Sr. Course Code Course Name Credit Hours Teaching Hours Pre-requisites
1         MIS 201 Discrete Mathematics 3 4 MTH 101
2         MIS 301 Foundations of Databases 3 4 CIS 101,MGT 303
3         MIS 302 Foundations of Programming 3 4 MIS 201
4         MIS 303 Data Communication for Business 3 4 MGT 303
5         MIS 304 Advanced Database Systems 3 4 MIS 301
6         MIS 305 Advanced Programming 3 4 MIS 302
7         MIS 306 Structured Systems Analysis and Design 3 4 MIS 301
8         MIS 401 Information Systems Project Management 3 4 MIS 301,MIS 302
9         MIS 402 Innovation and Emerging Technologies 3 4 MIS 304
10      MIS 495 Internship (MIS) 3 3 Completion of 90 Credit Hours
11      MIS 499 Management Information Systems Capstone 3 3 Completion of 90 Credit Hours

Program Elective Courses | Student select only 1 course (3 Credit Hours)

Sr. Course Code Course Name Credit Hours Teaching Hours Pre-requisites
1         MIS 403 Web Programming for Business (Elective) 3 4 MIS 304
2         MIS 407 Object-Oriented System Analysis and Design (Elective) 3 4 MIS 305
3         MIS 408 Principles of Information and Cybersecurity (Elective) 3 4 CIS 101

Note:

  • MGT-304 is a combined course with the old study plan but it has a different prerequisite in this study plan.

Study Plan

  • Students must complete Islamic Studies and UAE Studies either in Arabic or English.
  • Students must select specialization courses from their program major.
  • The Internship is after year three. Students must successfully complete 90 credit hours to qualify for the Internship.
  • The capstone course in all specializations is required for graduation.
  • Students can finish the BBA program in less time by completing summer courses.
Year 1 • Semester 1
COURSE CODE COURSE NAME CREDIT HOURS PREREQUISITE
BUS 101 Introduction to Business 3 None
ENG 101 English I 3 None
MTH 101 College Mathematics 3 None
SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology 3 None
SSS 101 Study Skills 3 None
Total Credit Hours 15  
Year 1 • Semester 2
COURSE CODE COURSE NAME CREDIT HOURS PREREQUISITE
ACC 101 Accounting I 3 None
BUS 102 Business Statistics 3 MTH 101
CIS 101 Computer Fundamentals 3 None
ENG 102 English II 3 ENG 101
HUM 101 Critical Thinking 3 None
Total Credit Hours 15  
Year 2 • Semester 3
COURSE CODE COURSE NAME CREDIT HOURS PREREQUISITE
ACC 202 Managerial Accounting 3 ACC 101
BUS 201 Business Communication 3 BUS 101
BUS 202 Business Ethics 3 BUS 101
ECO 200 Principles of Economics 3 BUS 102
ISL 201 Islamic Studies 3 None
ISLA 201 Islamic Studies (Arabic)
Total Credit Hours 15  
Year 2 • Semester 4
COURSE CODE COURSE NAME CREDIT HOURS PREREQUISITE
MIS 201 Discrete Mathematics 3 MTH 101
MKT 201 Principles of Marketing 3 BUS 101
BUS 204 Innovation and Entrepreneurship 3  
ENV 201 Environmental Science 3 None
UAE 201 UAE Studies 3 None
Total Credit Hours 15  
✯ Elective Course

Total Credit Hours15

Year 3 • Semester 5
COURSE CODE COURSE NAME CREDIT HOURS PREREQUISITE
FIN 301 Financial Management 3 ACC 101, BUS 102
BUS 301 Business Research Methods 3 BUS 102; CIS 101
BUS 302 Business Law 3 BUS 101
MGT 302 Mgt and Organizational Behavior 3 BUS 101
MGT 303 Management Information Systems 3 CIS 101
Total Credit Hours 15  
Year 3 • Semester 6
COURSE CODE COURSE NAME CREDIT HOURS PREREQUISITE
MGT- 304 International Management 3 ECO 200
MIS 301 Foundations of Databases 3 CIS 101

MGT 303

MIS 302 Foundations of Programming 3 MIS 201
MIS 303 Data Communication for Business 3 MGT 303
BUS 320 Business Analytics 3 BUS 102

BUS 301

Total Credit Hours 15  
Year 4 • Semester 7
COURSE CODE COURSE NAME CREDIT HOURS PREREQUISITE
MIS 304 Advanced Databases Systems 3 MIS 301
MIS 305 Advanced Programming 3 MIS 302
MIS 306 Structured System Analysis & Design 3 MIS 301
MIS 401 Information Systems Project Mgt 3 MIS 301

MIS 302

MGT 402 Operations Management 3 BUS 102, MGT 302
Total Credit Hours 15  
Year 4 • Semester 8
COURSE CODE COURSE NAME CREDIT HOURS PREREQUISITE
BUS 401 Business Policy and Strategy 3 90 Credit Hours
MIS 402 Innovation & Emerging Technologies 3 MIS 304
MIS 403 Web Programming for Business ✯ 3 MIS 304
MIS 408 Principles of Information and Cybersecurity ✯ 3 CIS 101
MIS 407 Object Oriented Sys Analysis & Design ✯ 3 MIS 305
MIS 495 MIS Internship 3 90 Credit Hours
MIS 499 MIS Capstone 3 90 Credit Hours
Cumulative Credit Hours 120  

Notes:

  • Students must select specialization courses from their program major.
  • Students must successfully complete 90 credit hours to qualify for the Internship.
  •  Students choose 1 of 3 elective courses.

Course Description

Course English I Course Code ENG 101 Credit Hours 3
Pre-requisite(s)  None    
The purpose of this course is to scaffold students writing abilities as it combines writing and grammar instructions to help them build the core skills necessary to write effectively for achieving a great success in their future careers. More specifically, the course highlights a paragraph’s structure and elements. The ENG 101 course starts by rendering students write a perfect sentence to a well-developed paragraph. The information used in this course will be needed in the essay writing, too. Writing conventions

will be taught and practiced.

Course Title English II Course Code ENG 102 Credit Hours 3
Pre-requisite(s)  ENG 101    
The main focus of this course is to write a fully developed essay through constructing students’ syntactic and semantic abilities to build up multi-leveled sentences and avoid many sentence errors that weaken their writing potentialities. In addition, this course enhances students ‘critical reading skill by training them to read various types of essays and analyze their organization critically. Furthermore, it familiarizes students with different the main parts and the types of expository essays that enable them to

produce highly academic essays.

Course Title  Islamic Studies (in English) Course Code  ISL 201 Credit Hours 3
Pre-requisite(s)   None    
The Islamic Studies course focuses on two fundamental areas: the first introduces the foundations of Islam such as Islamic faith and belief, Islamic culture, acts of worship, sources of Islamic legislation, and the main characteristics of Islam. The second area addresses a number of contemporary issues from an Islamic perspective. Important and interesting topics such as Islam and Globalization, Islam and the Human Being, Islam and Woman issues, are discussed objectively and in-depth. The course provides students with a profound insight into the Islamic perspectives related to tolerance and peaceful co-existence as opposed to violence, extremism, and terrorism. the course is designed to ensure student interaction, and enhance their competencies in intelligent discussion, problem-solving and critical thinking. This will be fulfilled through diverse learning strategies and methods in an encouraging academic environment.
الساعات المعتمدة: 3 رقم المساق:ISLA 201 اسم المساق: الثقافة الإسلامية
  المتطلب السابق: لا يوجد
يتناول هذا المساق :معنى الثقافة بنحو عام ،ومفهوم الثقافة الإسلامية ، مع بيان أهميتها ،وخصائصها ،كالربانية والإيجابية والعموم والشمول والوسطية وغيرها .

ويتناول بيان المصادر الأساسية للثقافة الإسلامية( القرآن ،والسنة،والإجماع ،والقياس،والإجتهاد)

كما يتناول هذا المساق مجالات الثقاقة الإسلامية الرئيسةمن (العقائد،والعبادات،ونظام الأخلاقفي الإسلام)

كما أنه يشرح أهم النظم الإسلامية المعاصرة من ( نظام الأسرة \ الاجتماعي ، والنظام الاقتصادي ،والنظام السياسي ،والنظام القضائي ،ونظام العقوبات)ويبرز الدور الحضاري للإسلام، من خلال بيان أثر الحضارة الإسلامية في نظام الحضارة الحديثة وسبق الإسلام إلى إقرار حقوق الإنسان.

ولم يغفل هذا المساق عن توضيح : أهم التحديات الفكرية المعاصرة التي تواجه الثقافة الاسلامية،من ( الغزو الفكري ،العلمانية ،العولمة ، الاستشراق،التبشير،التقليد والتبعية ،والثقافات الوافدة / التغريب الثقافي)وبيان كيفية مواجهتها

 

Course Title Study Skills Course Code SSS 101   Credit Hours 3
Pre-requisite(s) None  
This course equips students with the study skills needed for success in their undergraduate studies. It is also useful for acquiring skills that can be used in their personal lives, in their classrooms as well as in the workplace. Students learn several techniques they can use in the areas of communication, research practices, teamwork, creativity, critical thinking, presentation skills, and exam-taking techniques.
Course Title UAE Studies (in English) Course Code UAE 201 Credit Hours 3
Pre-requisite(s) None  
This UAE Studies course provides students with a comprehensive record of the Emirates historical and cultural roots as well as a glimpse of the Country’s geological history and geographical location. The course pays particular attention to the Arab and Islamic identity of the UAE people as well as their success in maintaining a tangible balance between originality and modernity, despite diverse challenges. Because the UAE past, present, and future-oriented experiences have been a great successful story, students will enrich their knowledge of the social, cultural, economic, educational and political development of a society which moved from a traditional, simple life to an elevated status at the regional and international levels. Students will be able to compare between the past and present of the Country and visualize its futuristic vision that covers several decades ahead.
الساعات المعتمدة: 3 رقم المساق:UAE/ A 201 اسم المساق: دراسة مجتمع الإمارات العربية المتحدة
  المتطلب السابق: لا يوجد
يتناول هذا المساق دراسة المجتمعات الإنسانية عموما ويتناول على وجه الخصوص السمات العامة و المقومات الرئيسية لمجتمع دول الإمارات العربية المتحدةوالموقع الجغرافي والسكان ونموهموالتركيب النوعي والعمومي للسكان،وكذلك يتطرق إلى الجانب الاقتصادي و الجغرافي للسكان.ويتناول الجوانب الأسرية و النظام الأسري والقبلي وطبيعة الحكم في المجتمع القبلي ، كما أن المساق يتناول طبيعة الخدمات المقدمةللمجتمع قبل مرحلة النفط وبعدها إضافة إلى دراسة دور وتطور المؤسسات الثقافية والتربيوية والإعلامية وما تقدمه من خدمات للمجتمع الإماراتي.
Course Title Environmental Science Course Code ENV 201 Credit Hours 3
Pre-requisite(s) None  
This interdisciplinary approach to our world emphasizes the history of environmental concerns, species interaction (both with each other and their environment), air, water, soil and biological resources, population dynamics, toxicology, energy sources, land use management, and other related topics. Basic principles of science are incorporated throughout the course.
Course Title Critical Thinking Course Code HUM 101 Credit Hours 3
Pre-requisite(s) MGT 550  
This course explores the process of recognizing, analyzing, and solving problems encountered in everyday life. The structured steps allow students to evaluate an argument and give equal importance to reasons and claims. The student will develop the skills and positive habits required to make sound reflective decisions in turn making successful and reasoned judgement.
Course Title Computer Fundamentals Course Code CIS 101

 

Credit Hours 3
Pre-requisite(s) None  
This course is an introduction to the basics of computer science. The focus in this course is on the analysis of computer components. This course also deals with the use of software in word processing, spread sheet, and designing presentations and databases. The course begins with a definition of the computer, its importance, and the most important parts used for input, processing, output, and storage. It also deals with the types of networks and their uses. The course also addresses the problems associated with the use of computers, the confidentiality and security of information and privacy, and completing the course with an extensive analysis of some applied programs, especially word processing, working on worksheets, and designing databases and presentations.
Course Title College Mathematics Course Code MTH 101 Credit Hours 3
Pre-requisite(s)  None  
This course provides a sound, intuitive understanding of the basic concept’s students’ needs as they pursue careers in business, economics, plus life and social sciences. It includes a brief review of intermediate functions, graphs, algebra, equations and inequalities, exponential and logarithmic functions, linear systems, with single variable calculus, which includes: limits, derivatives, and applications of derivatives as well as indefinite and definite integrals and some applications.
Course Title  Innovation and Entrepreneurship Course Code BUS 204

 

Credit Hours 3
Pre-requisite(s) None  
In this course, students explore the key theories and research on entrepreneurship and innovation, and then examine their application in the broader and contemporary context. The course context includes corporate and public services, emerging technologies and economies, sustainability and development, and creating and capturing value from entrepreneurship and innovation. The course equips students with innovative and entrepreneurial mindset and its related core skills including development of a comprehensive Business plan. Readings, case studies, and discussions help organize the course material with clear and essential links between entrepreneurship and innovation.
Course Title  Introduction to Sociology Course Code  SOC 101 Credit Hours 3
Pre-requisite(s)  None  
This course is an introduction to the study of people and their interaction with each other, the environment, and various social groups. Students develop awareness of the relationship between individual beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors, plus the greater society and culture. They will also learn how to apply sociological concepts to current issues that affect individuals, modern society, and the international community. 
Course Title  Introduction to Business Course Code  BUS 101 Credit Hours 3
Pre-requisite(s)  None  
This course provides first-year students with an understanding of business systems and guides them to the field of business organizations. It intends to familiarize students with the basic concepts of business and introduces them to the terms used in business processes, operations, and organizations. The course emphasizes the importance of today’s dynamic business environment, globalization, social responsibility, types of ownership, human dimension, essentials of marketing and financial management.
Course Title  Accounting I Course Code  ACC 101 Credit Hours 3
Pre-requisite(s) None  
The significance of accounting and the challenges it presents. Extensive coverage and review of major concepts followed by practical exercises.
Course Title Business Statistics Course Code BUS 102 Credit Hours 3
Pre-requisite(s)  MTH 101  
This course introduces students to statistical analysis and how it relates to business decision making. Students will learn how to apply statistical tools for the collection, presentation, description, analysis and interpretation of data in business contexts. Topics covered include variables, levels of measurements, basic survey design, descriptive measures, probability analysis, sampling methods, confidence interval and hypothesis testing, and correlation and regression analysis. The course includes theoretical and practical lectures.
Course Title  Managerial Accounting Course Code  ACC 202 Credit Hours 3
Pre-requisite(s)  ACC 101  
The course will provide a study of the role of the management accountant in the preparation, analysis, and interpretation of accounting and financial data for business management purposes.
Course Title  Business Communication Course Code  BUS 201 Credit Hours 3
Pre-requisite(s)  BUS 101  
This course focuses on the development of professional oral and written communication skills, which are essential for success in today’s digitally enhanced workplace. Students will increase their abilities to write memos, letters, emails, and presentations, as well as their capacity to participate in and chair meetings. Students will also learn how to write a résumé and examine the strategies and approaches required for interview success.
Course Title  Principles of Marketing Course Code  MKT 201 Credit Hours 3
Pre-requisite(s)  BUS 101  
This course describes the relationship between the firm and its customers, market opportunities and customer value. It analyzes the marketing environment and ways to manage marketing information. It helps the students to explain product, product life cycle, customer-driven marketing strategy, consumer buyer behavior, product decisions, pricing strategies, distribution channels and promotion mix.
Course Title  Principles of Economics Course Code  ECO200 Credit Hours 3
Pre-requisite(s)   BUS 102  
This course is an introduction to a set of economic concepts and theories. It is offered to business school students and others and includes topics related to microeconomics and macroeconomics. One important theme for the course is that understanding economics makes you see the world differently and that many of people’s intuitions about how the social world works are flat-out wrong. The course focuses on economic decision-making processes of the consumer, business firms and the government.
Course Title   Operations Management Course Code   MGT 402 Credit Hours 3
Pre-requisite(s)   BUS 102, MGT 302  
This course Introduces students to the dynamic field of Operations Management:

converting inputs into outputs through established processes. This course focuses on the strategic decisions that operations managers have to make along with concepts of distribution, project management, quality assurance, and lean manufacturing. Students engage in several practical exercises to enhance skills related to operational planning and execution.

Course Title   Business Analytics Course Code   BUS 320 Credit Hours 3
Pre-requisite(s)   BUS 102,BUS 301  
The course helps the students understand business analytics by exploring the capabilities and challenges of data-driven decision-making. The course includes hands-on work with data and software. Students will learn how to use business analytics tools such as excel, analysis tool Pack, tree plan and solver add-ins for decision making.
Course Title   International Management Course Code   MGT-304 Credit Hours 3
Pre-requisite(s)   ECO 200  
This course Introduces students to the dynamic field of Operations Management:

converting inputs into outputs through established processes. This course focuses on the strategic decisions that operations managers have to make along with concepts of distribution, project management, quality assurance, and lean manufacturing. Students engage in several practical exercises to enhance skills related to operational planning and execution.

Course Title  Financial Management Course Code  FIN 301 Credit Hours 3
Pre-requisite(s)  ACC 101, BUS 102  
The course gives an understanding and perspective on the financial management functions in an organization. It provides the ability to use tools like financial statement analysis, financial planning and working capital management. It enhances long term investment decisions through the use of valuation principles and equips students with the ability and confidence to tackle common financial problems in practice.
Course Title  Business Research Methods Course Code  BUS 301 Credit Hours 3
Pre-requisite(s)  BUS 102; CIS 101  
The course is designed to introduce the business research process where students learn to understand the managerial problems and formulate research questions and hypotheses. Students gain insight into choosing the right research design, construction of research instruments, sampling, both qualitative and quantitative data collection, data analysis and report presentation.
Course Title  Business Law Course Code  BUS 302 Credit Hours 3
Pre-requisite(s)  BUS 101  
This course introduces the legal framework of business and application of laws in the business world. Emphasis is placed on contracts, negotiable instruments, Law of Tort, Agency Law, Employment Contracts, how court systems operate, and legal aspects of managing corporations. Students learn ways to apply legal and ethical doctrines to commercial and business transactions.
Course Title  Management Information Systems Course Code  MGT 303 Credit Hours 3
Pre-requisite(s)  CIS101  
The course provides an overview of Management Information Systems (MIS) in business. It provides students with the concepts and importance of MIS in creating and managing successful, competitive firms in today’s environment. In addition, this course explains the key concepts related to software, database systems, and systems development and e-Business systems and discusses business problems using information systems and information technology, along with enterprise business systems. Finally, this course compares how organizations, management, and technology are brought together to form networked enterprises and decision support systems.
Course Title  Management and Organizational Behavior Course Code  MGT 302 Credit Hours 3
Pre-requisite(s)  BUS 101  
This course provides an overview of the major functions of management like planning, organizing, staffing, leading, and controlling. It also provides a balanced coverage of all the key elements comprising the discipline of Organizational Behavior in a style that students will find both informative and interesting. Students will learn about the relation between structure and culture; leadership, motivation, teamwork, and communication.
Course Title  Business Ethics Course Code  BUS 202 Credit Hours 3
Pre-requisite(s)  BUS 101  
This course will cover the Traditional ethical theories and how they apply to business. The course provides an understanding of how ethical issues in business arise and some strategies to control or resolve them.
Course Title  Business Policy and Strategy Course Code  BUS 401 Credit Hours 3
Pre-requisite(s)  Completion of 90 Credit Hours  
The course offers the most recent theories and current practices in strategic management. The development and implementation of corporate strategies as well as functional strategies in various areas of business activity such as finance, sourcing, production, human resource management, marketing, and international business.
Course Title  Discrete Mathematics Course Code  MIS 201 Credit Hours 3
Pre-requisite(s)   MTH 101  
This course introduces the foundations of discrete mathematics as they apply to computer science, focusing on providing a solid theoretical foundation for further work. Topics include functions, relations, sets, simple proof techniques, Boolean algebra, propositional logic, digital logic, elementary number theory, and the fundamentals of counting.
Course Title   Foundations of Databases Course Code  MIS 301 Credit Hours 3
Pre-requisite(s)   CIS 101; MGT 303  
This course provides an understanding of the functionality of databases and their role in modern business environments. It covers the fundamentals of database architecture, database systems, principles and methodologies of database design, and techniques for

database application development. The course also develops an understanding of the processes used to normalize relational databases and the role of the Structured Query Language (SQL) standards in the current and future development of DBMS. Fundamental knowledge of these concepts equips students to effectively deploy a commercial database management system in response to the needs of a business organization.

Course Title  Foundations of Programming Course Code  MIS 302 Credit Hours 3
Pre-requisite(s)   MIS201  
The course provides an overview of Management Information Systems (MIS) in business. It provides students with the concepts and importance of MIS in creating and managing successful, competitive firms in today’s environment. In addition, this course explains the key concepts related to software, database systems, and systems development and e Business systems and discusses business problems using information systems and information technology, along with enterprise business systems. Finally, this course compares how organizations, management, and technology are brought together to form networked enterprises and decision support systems.
Course Title  Data Communication for Business Course Code  MIS 303 Credit Hours 3
Pre-requisite(s)   MGT 303  
This course provides in-depth knowledge of data communication and networking by discussing both theoretical concepts and practical applications. It introduces students to the concepts and terminology of data communications and networking. It includes topics on communication models, network protocols, standards, local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), the transport communication protocol/Internet protocol (TCP/IP), Internet, intranet, and networking applications. Emphasis is on the analysis and design of networking applications in business. This course introduces students to the laws, ethics and regulations that govern businesses and management decisions in the hospitality industry. Students will understand how contracts are made and how hospitality businesses can be effectively managed, taking into consideration the guest’s legal rights. Topics covered in this course include; contracts, operations, property management, employee management, insurance, product liability, safety and security.
Course Title   Advanced Database Systems Course Code  MIS 304 Credit Hours 3
Pre-requisite(s)   MIS 301  
This is an advanced course in database management systems emphasizing both the theoretical knowledge and practical skills of database design, database languages, and database implementation.  The purpose of this course is to deepen and expand the concepts presented in the Fundamentals of Databases course. In particular, the course focuses on data modeling tools and techniques, advanced database design, complex uses of Structured Query Language (SQL), and database administration. Topics include modern database systems, including object-oriented databases, XML databases, distributed databases, and on-line analytical processing.
Course Title   Advanced Programming Course Code  MIS 305 Credit Hours 3
Pre-requisite(s)   MIS 302  
This course covers the fundamental concepts of object-oriented (OO) programming using the C++ language and emphasizes basic programming skills using hands-on practices for developing business applications. Contents include C++ applications, data types, variables, overloading methods, constructors, access control, inheritance, polymorphism, exception handling, use of try-and- catch, multithreaded programming, thread model, C++ library, and exploring C++ input-output streams.
Course Title   Structured Systems Analysis and Design Course Code  MIS 306 Credit Hours 3
Pre-requisite(s)   MIS301  
This course introduces information system concepts and the system development process. It emphasizes the development phase of analysis, the application of structured methods, and the use of tools. Analysis, modeling, and design provide an understanding and application of system analysis and design processes. Coverage includes structured systems analysis and design methodologies, functional decomposition, data flow diagram (DFD) approaches, and information modeling. Rapid application development (RAD), prototyping, and visual development tools are also introduced.
Course Title   Information Systems Project Management Course Code  MIS 401 Credit Hours 3
Pre-requisite(s)   MIS 301, MIS 302  
Project management skills are essential for Management Information Systems (MIS) practitioners who want to be leaders. This is a comprehensive course in project management for anyone who is serious about planning and managing successful MIS projects. This course combines the knowledge, tools and techniques common to managing successful projects in any field with insight into the special challenges of managing projects in the MIS field. General project management subjects covered include a framework for project management, as well as the key project management knowledge areas: integration, scope, time, cost, quality, human resources, communication, risk, and procurement. The subject provides an overview of the activities involved in an MIS project.
Course Title   Innovation and Emerging Technologies Course Code  MIS 402 Credit Hours 3
Pre-requisite(s)   MIS 304  
This course explores the impact of emerging, interactive technologies on business and society from social, technical, legal, creative, and entrepreneurial perspectives. The purpose of this course is to enable students to investigate the technologies, methods, and practices of using new innovations for the enterprise. The course introduces students to new technologies and examines how these powerful systems are fundamentally reshaping modern enterprises along with our society. It also provides an overview of the myriad of issues surrounding the introduction of new mobile, collaborative, social networking technologies, and their assimilation into society and commerce.
Course Title  Internship (MIS) Course Code  MIS 495 Credit Hours 3
Pre-requisite(s)  Completion of 90 Credit Hours  
This course offers students the chance to gain first-hand experience in an actual workplace environment. It also provides students with the opportunity to apply their academic knowledge to practical work situations. It introduces and exposes students to the differences between obligations and responsibilities in their personal lives and those found in the working world.
Course Title   Management Information Systems (Capstone) Course Code  MIS 499 Credit Hours 3
Pre-requisite(s)   Completion of 90 Credit Hours  
This course is the capstone for the Bachelor of Business Administration specialization in MIS. In this course, students integrate what they learned in previous courses and get ready for the workplace. The capstone course encompasses and consolidates all of the concepts covered in the MIS curriculum. Students work in teams (under the guidance of an instructor) and are expected to bring knowledge from the BBA/MIS core courses, chosen electives, and their own experience into this course. Students are also expected to apply their knowledge, practice with different tools and use several different techniques to examine a variety of viewpoints, critique readings and each other’s’ views, to stretch their thinking, and ultimately to learn how to be effective MIS professionals. Oral and written reports are evaluated during and at the completion of the proposal. Teams, with contributions by each individual, present final written reports and final presentations in presence of undergraduate students and faculty.
Course Title   Web Programming for Business (Elective) Course Code   MIS 403 Credit Hours 3
Pre-requisite(s)   MIS 304  
The Web is currently one of the most popular and useful applications built on top of the Internet using Internet technologies. This course stresses development strategies for managing the rapidly changing information of corporations and organizations for just- in-time distribution. This course gives an overview of technical aspects of Web Programming. Students will receive a background on the current basic concepts needed for building a website using CSS concepts. Students will learn how to integrate HTML elements to develop Web applications. Students will also explore how to implement navigation techniques and use images, audio files and video files. Student will evaluate web application development tools to develop web applications.
Course Title  Object-Oriented System Analysis and Design (Elective) Course Code  MIS 407 Credit Hours 3
Pre-requisite(s)   MIS 305  
Object-Orientation (OO) is one of the most successful paradigms for the design and implementation of information systems. This course introduces and clarifies the fundamental ideas in and basic concepts associated with OO. This subject describes in detail the processes and related workflow, as well as the people and artifacts involved in the analysis and design of an MIS. Domain modeling and analysis modeling are discussed in conjunction with the OO paradigm and the industry-standard Unified Modeling Language (UML).
Course Title  Principles of Information and Cybersecurity (Elective) Course Code  MIS 408 Credit Hours 3
Pre-requisite(s)   CIS101  
This course introduces key concepts related to information and cybersecurity assets. The course focuses on information risks, security frameworks & controls, and relevant legal, ethical, and professional issues. It discusses security-related activities, such as inspection and protection of information assets, detection of and reaction to threats, and examines pre- and post-incident procedures. Students will design and implement an information and cybersecurity plan to protect an organization’s information.

Career Opportunities

Management Information Systems graduates can expect to find employment in many of the industries listed below:

  • Systems Analyst
  • Network Administrator
  • Business Systems Analyst
  • Network and Internet Manager
  • Web Developer
  • Systems Project Manager
  • Webmaster
  • Software Engineer
  • Database Analyst
  • Network Security Administrator
  • Technical Consultant
  • Assistant Analyst
  • Project Manager
  • Communications Network Designer

Program Tuition Fee

Application⬧Admission⬧Registration Fees ( Undergraduate Programs )
Program Degree Major Medium of

Instruction

Program Duration Credit Hours Tuition Fee per credit hour in AED Annual

Tuition Fee for 10 Courses in AED

Health

Sciences

Bachelor Dental

Surgery

English 5 years 194 2200 88,000

(40 Credit hours)

Business

Administration

Bachelor Marketing English 4 years 120 999 29,970
Bachelor Finance &

Accounting

English 4 years 120 999 29,970
Bachelor Human

Resource

Management

English 4 years 120 999 29,970
Bachelor Human

Resource

Management

Arabic & English 4 years 129 1029 30,870
Bachelor Management

Information

Systems

English 4 years 120 999 29,970
Bachelor Hospitality and Tourism Management English 4 years 120 908 27,240
Law

Program

Bachelor Law Arabic & English 4 years 129 1029 30,870
Public

Relations and

Advertising

Bachelor Public

Relations

Arabic & English 4 years 126 999 29,970
Bachelor Advertising Arabic & English 4 years 126 999 29,970

 

Item Amount in AED Description
Application and Admission Fee 1500 One-time fee submitted with the application (non-refundable)
Application and Admission Fee

(for International Students)

3000 One-time fee submitted with the application (non-refundable)
Registration Fee 550 Per semester (Fall and Spring) (non-refundable)
Registration Fee 330 Per session (Summer) (non-refundable)
Students Activities Fee 275 Per semester (Fall and Spring) (non-refundable)
Students Activities Fee 110 Per session (Summer) (non-refundable)
Transfer of Credits Fee 330  
Late Registration 220 One-time fee submitted with the request (non-refundable)
Intensive English Program Per course
Level 1 6050 The program consists of 3 levels
Level 2 4840 Duration is one semester (180 Study Hours)
Level 3 4235 Duration is one semester (135 Study Hours)
Intensive English Program for Programs taught in Arabic Duration is one semester (90  Study Hours)

The program consists of 2 levels

Level 1 4538 Duration is one semester (112 Study Hours)
Level 2 4235 Duration is one semester (90 Study Hours)
Visa processing Fee 2000
Visa Deposit 5000 Refundable at the time of visa cancelation and cross verify with PRO team after completing one year of study at CU Ajman.
Computer Lab Fees 715 Bachelor of Dental Surgery
Laboratory and Clinic fees

(per semester) 1st to 3rd Year

4400 Bachelor of Dental Surgery
Laboratory and Clinic fees

(per semester) 4th and 5th Year

6600 Bachelor of Dental Surgery

 

Productive lab Fee (per semester)

4th and 5th Year

3300 Bachelor of Dental Surgery
Training Fees (4th and 5th year) summer 1 4400 Bachelor of Dental Surgery (per session)
Training Fees (4th and 5th year) summer 2 4400 Bachelor of Dental Surgery (per session)
Add/Drop Processing fee 33 For each request form
Re-Test Fee (Undergraduate) 330  
Incomplete Exam fee (Undergraduate) 1100  
Graduation Fee 1375  
Transcript Fee 83  
ID Replacement Fee 55  
Degree Replacement / Extra copy fee 550  
Change Major Fee 550  
Grade Appeal Fee 220 Per Course
  • Fees are subject to 5% Value Added Tax (VAT).
  • Annual Tuition Fees exclude the registration, student activities and text books fees.
  • AED represents United Arab Emirates Dirhams.
  • CU Ajman may charge fees for additional services and facilities as required, and may increase fees at anytime without prior notice.

Notes: * CU Ajman may charge fees for additional services and facilities as required and may increase fees at any time without prior notice.

** The mentioned fees do not include (5% VAT)

Faculty Profiles

Name: Dr. Ayman Bassam

Academic Position: Associate Professor/Head of MIS Department/Head of Distance Learning Unit

College/Department:

  • Management Information Systems

Education:

  1. PhD – Information Technology from University Utara Malaysia (UUM), Malaysia.
  2. MS – Computers and Computers Aided Systems (Information Systems), Saint Petersburg Electro Technical University (LETI), Saint Petersburg.
  3. – Computers and Computers Aided Systems (Information Systems), Saint Petersburg Electro Technical University (LETI), Saint Petersburg.

Professional Experience:

  1. 2014 – to date: Head of Management Information Systems Department/ Head of Distance Learning Unit, City University College of Ajman, (United Arab Emirates).
  2. 2011 – 2014: Assistant Professor, Management Information Systems Department, Al Faisal University, (Kingdom of Saudi Arabia).
  3. 2010 – 2011: Assistant Professor, College of Information Technology, Jarash University, Jordan.

Teaching Areas:

  1. Information Technology
  2. Computer Science
  3. Cloud Computing
  4. Web Programming
  5. Databases Systems
  6. Artificial Intelligence
  7. Programming Languages

Research Areas:

  1. Information Technology
  2. Knowledge Management
  3. Knowledge Sharing
  4. Cloud Computing
  5. Mobile Learning
  6. Mobile Commerce
  7. Artificial Intelligence
  8. Blockchain Technology

Memberships:

  1. Association for Information Systems (AIS).
  2. PhD approved supervisor in Higher Education Commission, Malaysia.

Conference Presentation:

  1. Ayman, B. N. (2018). Academic Attitudes Towards the use of Smart Learning in Higher Education. Smart Learning Conference, City University College of Ajman.
  2. Ajman, 2018. 5. Ayman, B. N. (2018). Students’ Acceptance of Mobile Learning in Higher Education. Smart Learning Conference, City University College of Ajman.
  3. Ayman, B. N. (2013). Social networking sites model among Saudi university students: The technology acceptance model perspective. Paper presented at the International Conference on Business Strategies and Consumer Behavior "ICBSCB2013", Dubai, UAE.
  4. Ayman, B. N., & Shahizan, H. (2010). Knowledge Sharing among Academics in Institutions of Higher Learning. Paper presented at the Knowledge Management International Conference "Knowledge Management: Theory, Research & Practice", Kuala Terengganu. Malaysia Indexed in “Thomson Reuters” (USA). ISBN: 978-983-2078-39-5 (Printed)/978-983-2078-40-1 (CD).
  5. Ayman, B. N., & Shahizan, H. (2010). The Potential Use of Mobile Phone Technology for Knowledge Sharing among Academics in Institution of Higher Learning. Paper presented at the Knowledge Management International Conference "Knowledge Management: Theory, Research & Practice ", Kuala Terengganu. Malaysia. Indexed in “Thomson Reuters” (USA). ISBN: 978-983-2078-39-5 (Printed)/978-983-2078-40-1 (CD).

Publications: 

  1. Ayman, B. N. (2020). Critical Success Factors for Adoption of Cloud Computing in Jordanian Healthcare Organizations. International Journal of Scientific & Technology Research 9 (4), 2798-2803. Indexed in Scopus
  2. Ayman, B. N. (2020). Measuring Students’ Perceptions of Online Learning in Higher Education. International Journal of Scientific & Technology Research 9 (4), 1965-1970. Indexed in Scopus
  3. Ayman, B. N. (2019). Analysis of Attitudes and Barriers to Knowledge Management among Undergraduate Learners in Higher Learning Institutions. Contemporary International Scientific Forum for Educational, Social, Human Administrative and Natural Sciences. 1259- 1269.
  4. Ayman, B. N., Syed A. G., Muhammad I.H. (2017). Analytical evaluation of RSA and AES using Windows Azure for cloud computing environment. American Academic & Scholarly Research Journal. 9(4), 101-110. Indexed in Library of Congress (USA), Ulrich’sWeb (USA), WorldCat (USA), Scribd (USA), Microsoft Academic Research (USA). ISSN: 2162-321X. E-ISSN: 2162-3228.
  5. Ayman, B. N. (2016). Design and Implementation of Frequency Hopping for Secure Data Communication. MAGNT Research Report, Journal of Advances in S & T. Indexed in “Thomson Reuters” (USA), ACM Digital Library (USA), ProQuest (USA), EBSCO Database (USA), Directory of Open Access Journals- DOAJ (Sweden), Ulrich’s Periodicals Directory (USA), CiteSeerX Database(USA).
  6. Muna, D. A, Khalil, Y., Ayman B. (2016). Knowledge Sharing Practices among Saudi Academics: A Case Study of King Abdulaziz University. Journal of Current Research In Science 4 (1), 63-68. Indexed in “Thomson Reuters”. Universal Impact Factor: 0.4773.
  7. Ayman, B. N. (2013). Understanding factors affecting the adoption of m-commerce by consumers. Journal of Applied Sciences 13(6), 913-918. Indexed in “Thomson Reuters” (USA), ASCI-Database (Pakistan), Chemical Abstract Services (USA), Directory of Open Access Journals (Sweden), Google Scholar (USA), EMBASE (USA), SCIMAGO (USA), SCOPUS (USA), AGRIS (Italy). P-ISSN: 1812-5654, E-ISSN: 1812-5662.
  8. Ayman, B. N. & Nabeel, F. A. (2012). Factors determine Jordanian customer’s attitude towards e-government. International Journal of Academic Research 4(2), 190-196. Indexed in “Thomson Reuters” (USA), Ulrich’sWeb (USA), DOAJ (Sweden), “Scirus-Elsevier” (Netherlands), “EBSCO-Academic Search Complete” (USA), “Zentralblatt MATH” (Springer Verlag-Germany), (USA), “Google Scholar” (USA), “Periodiques” (France). ISSN: 2075-4124, E-ISSN: 2075-7107.
  9. Ayman, B. N. (2012). Students acceptance of mobile learning for higher education in Saudi Arabia. American Academic & Scholarly Research Journal, 4(2), 24-30. Indexed in Library of Congress (USA), Ulrich’sWeb (USA), WorldCat (USA), Google Scholar (USA), GetCITED (USA), Cite Seer (USA), Open Archive Harvester (Canada), Universe Digital Library (Malaysia), OAD, Mendeley (UK), ResearchGate (Germany), BibSonomy (Germany), RefSeek (USA), iSEEK™ (USA), Scribd (USA), Microsoft Academic Research (USA), Open J-Gate (India). ISSN: 2162-321X. E-ISSN: 2162-3228.
  10. Nabeel, F. A. & Ayman, B. N. (2012). Factors Determining e-learning Service Quality in Jordanian Higher Education Environment. Journal of Applied Sciences 12(14), 1474-1480. Indexed in “Thomson Reuters” (USA), ASCI-Database (Pakistan), Chemical Abstract Services (USA), Directory of Open Access Journals (Sweden), Google Scholar (USA), EMBASE (USA), SCIMAGO (USA), SCOPUS (USA), AGRIS (Italy). P-ISSN: 1812- 5654, E-ISSN: 1812-5662.
  11. Abdel-Rahman, H. H., & Ayman, B. N. (2011). Academic attitudes towards the use of mobile phone technologies for knowledge sharing in higher education institutions: An exploratory survey. American Academic & Scholarly Research Journal, 1(1), 6-9. Indexed in Library of Congress (USA), Ulrich’sWeb (USA), WorldCat (USA), Google Scholar (USA), GetCITED (USA), Cite Seer (USA), Open Archive Harvester (Canada), Universe Digital Library (Malaysia), OAD, Mendeley (UK), ResearchGate (Germany), BibSonomy (Germany), RefSeek (USA), iSEEK™ (USA), Scribd (USA), Microsoft Academic Research (USA), Open J-Gate (India). ISSN: 2162-321X. E-ISSN: 2162-3228.
  12. Ayman, B. N. (2011). Knowledge Sharing in Institutions of Higher Learning. International Journal of Economics and Management Sciences 1(3), 29-36. Indexed in Cabell Publishing Inc. (USA), Ulrich’sWeb (USA), Index Copernicus International (Poland), NewJour-Electronic Journals and News Letters (USA), and Open J-Gate (India). ISSN: 2162-6359.
  13. Ayman, B. N., & Abdel-Rahman, H. H. (2011). CBPMD: A New Weighted Distributed Clustering Algorithm for Mobile Ad hoc Networks (MANETs). American Journal of Scientific Research, 1(22), 43-56. Indexed in “Thomson Reuters” (USA), DOAJ (Sweden), Ulrich’sWeb (USA), ProQuest ABI/INFORM Genamics (UK), Elsevier Bibliographic Databases (Netherlands), EMBAS (USA), EMNursing, Compendex (USA), GEOBASE (Canada), and Mosby (Canada). American Journal of Scientific Research is monitored by Science Citation Index (SCI). ISSN: 1450-223X.
  14. Abdel-Rahman, H. H., & Ayman Bassam, N. (2011). Jordanian student’s attitudes and perceptions towards knowledge sharing in institutions of higher education. International Journal of Academic Research 3(4), 401-405. Indexed in“Thomson Reuters” (USA), Ulrich’sWeb (USA), DOAJ (Sweden), Elsevier” (Netherlands), “EBSCO-Academic Search Complete” (USA), “Zentralblatt MATH” (Springer Verlag-Germany), “Index Copernicus International” (Poland), “Genamics” (USA), “Google Scholar” (USA), “Periodiques” (France). ISSN: 2075-4124, E-ISSN: 2075-7107.
  15. Ahmad, H., Ayman, N., & Abdel-Rahman, H. (2011). Acceptance of Mobile Learning by University Students. American Journal of Scientific Research 1(22), 119-122. Indexed in “Thomson Reuters” (USA), DOAJ (Sweden), Ulrich’sWeb (USA), ProQuest ABI/INFORM Genamics (UK), Elsevier Bibliographic Databases (Netherlands), EMBAS (USA), EMNursing, Compendex (USA), GEOBASE (Canada), and Mosby (Canada). American Journal of Scientific Research is monitored by Science Citation Index (SCI). ISSN: 1450-223X.
  16. Ismail, G. S., Abdel-Rahman, H. H., & Ayman, B. N. (2011). A Survey of Clustering Schemes for Mobile Ad-Hoc Network (MANET). American Journal of Scientific Research, 1(22), 135-151. Indexed in “Thomson Reuters” (USA), DOAJ (Sweden), Ulrich’sWeb (USA), ProQuest ABI/INFORM Genamics (UK), Elsevier Bibliographic Databases (Netherlands), EMBAS (USA), EMNursing, Compendex (USA), GEOBASE (Canada), and Mosby (Canada). American Journal of Scientific Research is monitored by Science Citation Index (SCI). ISSN: 1450-223X.
  17. Khalil, Y., Samer, B., Zeyad, M. A., Mohammad, S., & Ayman, N. (2011). Knowledge sharing degree among the undergraduate students: a case study at applied science private university. International Journal of Academic Research 3(1), 20-24. Indexed in “Thomson Reuters” (USA), Ulrich’sWeb (USA), DOAJ (Sweden), “Scirus-Elsevier” (Netherlands), “EBSCO-Academic Search Complete” (USA), “Zentralblatt MATH” (Springer VerlagGermany), “Index Copernicus International” (Poland), “Genamics” (USA), “Google Scholar” (USA), “Periodiques” (France). ISSN: 2075-4124, E-ISSN: 2075-7107.

Professional Short Courses/ Workshops Attended:

  1. AI and World BlockChain Congress / 21st and 22nd of November 2018 at Crown Plaza Dubai, Dubai, UAE. Presenter
  2. The AI Exhibition 2018, the leading artificial intelligence Conference & Exhibition event/ May 07-08th in AjmanX Center - Ajman - UAE. Presenter “Smart Learning Conference”, City University College of Ajman. Ajman, 2018
  3. Microsoft Office 365 tools/applications Training Workshop organized by Ajman University in cooperation with Microsoft Corporation, March 2018.
  4. International Conference on Business Strategies and Consumer Behavior "ICBSCB2013", November 06-08, 2013. Dubai, UAE. Presenter.

External Examiner for PhD. Students:

  1. “Factors Affecting Instructors’ Adoption of Learning Management Systems: An Empirical Study Toward Enhancing Higher Education in Palestine", IIUM, Malaysia 2017.
  2. “Actors Affecting Knowledge Management and Sharing on Innovation Capabilities among Academics in Universities”. IIUM, Malaysia 2016.

Name: Dr. Arif Mushtaq

Academic Position: Assistant Professor

College/Department:

  • Management Information Systems

Education:

  1. PhD – Information Technology from Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Malaysia.
  2. MS – Digital Media from Hochschule Bremen, Germany.
  3. – Computer Sciences from Muhammad Ali Jinnah University, Pakistan.

Professional Experience:

  1. 2019 – to date: Assistant Professor and Deputy Head of Department in MIS department.
  2. 2014 – 2018: Assistant Professor in Computer & Information Sciences, Higher Colleges of Technology, UAE.
  3. 2012 – 2014: Assistant Professor in Computer & Information Sciences, Bahria University Islamabad, Pakistan.
  4. 2006 – 2009: Assistant Professor in Computer & Information Sciences, Riphah International University Islamabad, Pakistan.
  5. 2005 – 2006: Researcher in Rheinmetall Defense Electronics, Germany.

Teaching Areas:

  1. Information Technology
  2. Computer Science
  3. Software Engineering
  4. Artificial Intelligence
  5. Data Science

Research Areas:

  1. Artificial Intelligence
  2. Data Science
  3. Internet of Things
  4. Human Computer Interaction
  5. Usability Engineering

Memberships:

  1. IEEE Chapter – Ex-member of industry and research to represent HCT in IEEE Dubai Chapter.
  2. PhD approved supervisor in Higher Education Commission, Pakistan.

Book Chapters:

  1. Riaz, S., Mushtaq, A & Kaur, M.J. (2021). Information Visualization Perception and Limitations for Data-Driven Designs. Taylor & Francis, CRC Press, 1st Edition. https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003083177.
  2. Kaur, M.J., Riaz, S., Mushtaq, A. (2020) Cyber-Physical Cloud Computing Systems and Internet of Everything. In: Peng SL., Pal S., Huang L. (eds) Principles of Internet of Things (IoT) Ecosystem: Insight Paradigm. Intelligent Systems Reference Library, vol 174. Springer, Cham.

International Journals Publications:

  1. Riaz, S., Kaur, M.J, and Mushtaq, A. (2020). “Developing happiness quotient among foundation students to support cognitive learning and academic performance". International Journal of Innovation in Education (IJIIE), Vol. 6, No. 1, 2020. Published by Inderscience.
  2. Jaffar, B.A., Riaz, S. and Mushtaq, A. (2019). “Living in a Moment: Impact of TikTok on Influencing Younger Generation into MicroFame”. Journal of Content, Community and Communication. Vol. 10, JCCC, 12.19/19, pages 187-194, 2019.
  3. Riaz, S. and Mushtaq, A. (2019). “A Pedagogical Evaluation of Knowledge by Acquisition by Social Media Users” in International Journal of Innovative Technology and Exploring Engineering (IJITEE), ISSN: 2278-3075, pages 1156-1163, Volume-8, Issue-8, June 2019.
  4. Tahir, U. and Mushtaq, A. (2015). Measuring User Satisfaction through Website Evaluation Framework, International Journal of Knowledge Engineering, vol. 1, no. 2, September 2015, pp. 125-128.
  5. Mushtaq, A. Sulaiman, S. Dominic, P. D. D. Riaz, S. and Khalil, M. A. T. (2011). A Study to Examine If Integration of OTAs Features can make SBTs more Flexible Online Airline Reservation Systems, Information Technology Journal, vol. 10, no. 7, pp. 1315–1324.
  6. Riaz, S. Rambli, D. R. Salleh, R. & Mushtaq, A. (2011). Aesthetic Perception & Motivation: Study to Develop a Motivational Scale by Examining Aesthetic-Emotions of Learners’ in Informal Visual Environments, Information Technology Journal, vol. 10, no. 7, pp. 1268–1284.
  7. Khalil, M. A. T. Dominic, P. D. D. Hassan, M. F. and Mushtaq, A. (2011). An In Depth Analysis of Ecosystems & Blueprint of Digital Business Ecosystem, Framework for Malaysian SMEs, Computer Science Journal, vol. 1, no. 1, pp. 65–78. 
  8. Riaz, S. Rambli, D. R. Salleh, R. and Mushtaq, A. (2010). Study to Investigate Learning Motivation Factors within Formal and Informal Learning Environments and Their Influence upon Web-Based Learning, International Journal of Emerging Technologies in Learning, vol. 5, no. 4, pp. 41–50.
  9. Mushtaq, A. Sulaiman, S. and Riaz, S. (2009). Flexibility Concept: Facilitating Post-Sale Changes in Online Reservation Systems, International Journal on Computer Science and Engineering (IJCSE), vol. 1, no. 3, pp. 156–162.
  10. Malik, N. M., Mushtaq, A., Khalid, S. Khalil, T. and Malik, F. M. (2009). Measurable & Scalable NFRs using Fuzzy Logic and Likert Scale, International Journal of Computer Science and Information Security (IJCSIS), vol. 2, pp.146–150.

International Conference Publications:

    1. Riaz, M. J. Kaur and A. Mushtaq (2020). "Methodological Application of Bootstrapping for Predictive Data Analytics," 2020 Advances in Science and Engineering Technology International Conferences (ASET), Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 2020, pp. 1-5.
    2. Ansari, R., Jaffar, B.A., Riaz, S., Kaur, M.J., & Mushtaq, A. (2019). “Datamining to Alert the Formation of Women Objectification Stereotypes in Video Games” In Proceedings of the IEEE 2019 Amity International Conference on Artificial Intelligence (AICAI), Dubai, United Arab Emirates, pp. 521-526.
    3. Riaz, S., Mushtaq, A., and Kaur, M.J. (2019). “Intelligent Tutoring for Informed Feedback in Interactive Learning Environments” In Proceedings of the IEEE 2019 Advances in Science and Engineering Technology International Conferences (ASET), Dubai, United Arab Emirates, pp. 1-6.
    4. Mehreen, R., Riaz, S., Kaur, M.J., & Mushtaq, A. (2019). “Predictive Framework to Measure Mental Distress Caused by Economic Crises” In Proceedings of the IEEE 2019 Amity International Conference on Artificial Intelligence (AICAI), Dubai, United Arab Emirates, pp. 577-582.
    5. Java, S., Basheer, F.T., Riaz, S. & Mushtaq, A. (2019) “Detection of Online Manipulation to Prevent Users Victimization” In Proceedings of the IEEE 2019 Amity International Conference on Artificial Intelligence (AICAI), Dubai, United Arab Emirates, pp. 593-599.
    6. Mushtaq, A., Riaz, S., Mohd, H., & Saleh, A. (2018), “Perception and technology adoption trends for autonomous vehicles: Educational case study,” In Proceedings of the IEEE 2018 Advances in Science and Engineering Technology International Conferences (ASET), Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2018, pp.1-5.
    7. Riaz, S. & Mushtaq, A., (2017). “A framework of innovation driven eco-system for Dubai,” In Proceedings of the IEEE 2017 International Conference on Infocom Technologies and Unmanned Systems (Trends and Future Directions) (ICTUS), Dubai, 2017, pp. 1-8.
    8. Mushtaq, A., & Riaz, S. (2016). “Flexible Airlines Reservation Systems using Service Quality Attributes of Airlines,” In Proceedings of the IEEE 2016 Sixth International Conference on Innovative Computing Technology (INTECH), Dublin, 2016, pp. 245-250.
    9. Riaz, S. & Mushtaq, A. (2016). “E-learning motivation model based on learner's aesthetic perceptions and schematic thinking in Informal Visual Environments,” In Proceedings of the IEEE 2016 2nd International Conference on Information Management (ICIM), London, United Kingdom, 2016, pp. 6-11.
    10. Riaz, S. & Mushtaq, A. (2016). “Emerging Themes Analysis of Learner's Aesthetic-emotions in E-Learning Environments,” In Proceedings of the IEEE 2016 Sixth International Conference on Information Science and Technology (ICIST), Dalian, China, 2016, pp. 399-405.
    11. Munir, M. B. and Mushtaq, A. (2012). A Framework for Extending Usability Engineering: API Usability Essentials: Extending Usability Via Component-based Platform, In Proceedings of the 2012 IEEE Conference on Open Systems (ICOS), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, pp. 1–6.
    12. Rohani, M. M., Tahir, M. & Mushtaq, A. (2012). CoGMI: Coordinated Gestures for One-Handed Mobile Interaction, In Proceedings of the IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Artificial Intelligence (ICRAI) 2012, Rawalpindi, Pakistan, pp. 135–138.
    13. Mushtaq, A. Sulaiman, S. Dominic, P. D. D. and Riaz, S. (2011). A Qualitative Enquiry to Explore the Concept of Users’ Perception on Factors Influencing Flexible Traveling Behavior and Flexible Online Airline Reservation Systems, In Proceedings of the Digital Enterprise and Information Systems (DEIS), CCIS 194, Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg 2011, pp. 739–753.
    14. Riaz, S. Rambli, D. R., Salleh, R., and Mushtaq, A. (2011). Influence of Informal Visual Environments and Informal Motivational Factors on Learners’ Aesthetic Expectations From Formal Learning Visual Environments, In Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Software Engineering and Computer Systems (ICSECS), Part I, CCIS 179, Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg 2011, pp. 292–305.
    15. Mushtaq, A. Sulaiman, S. and Loviscach, J. (2010). Issues with Flexibility: A Reason for not Using Online Reservation Systems? In Proceedings of the IEEE International Symposium on Information Technology, vol. 3, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, pp. 1076–1081.
    16. Riaz, S. Rambli, D. R. Salleh, R. and Mushtaq, A. (2010). Integrating Media Psychology within Theoretical Framework of Instructional Designing for Web-based Learning Environments (WBLEs), In Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on e-Learning, Penang, Malaysia pp. 463–471.

Name: Dr. Saada Khadragy

Academic Position: Assistant professor

Distance learning unit joint head at City University College of  Ajman

ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0508-3020

College/Department:

Management Information Systems

Education:

  1. PHD Computer Science/ Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics from The British University in Dubai. United Arab Emirates
  2. Pursuing an international certificate in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning from The University of Texas at Austin.
  3. MA Education from The British University in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  4. BA Education from Tanta university, Egypt

Professional Experience:

  1. 2020 – to date: assistant professor, Management information systems department, City University College of Ajman (United Arab Emirates).
  2. 2017 – 2020 Lecturer. General Education department, City University College of Ajman (United Arab Emirates)..
  3. 2014 – 2017 Microsoft Innovative Educator (MIE) trainer, Ministry of Education, United Arab Emirates.

Teaching Areas:

  1. Emerging technologies
  2. Artificial Intelligence
  3. Block chain technologies
  4. Big data analytics
  5. Data Mining
  6. Educational Data Mining
  7. Fuzzy Logic
  8. Discrete Mathematics
  9. Machine Learning
  10. Deep leaning
  11. Advanced software engineering

Research Areas:

  1. Software engineering
  2. Emerging technologies
  3. Artificial Intelligence
  4. Artificial Neural Networks
  5. Knowledge management
  6. Future of employability predictive models
  7. Machine learning
  8. Cloud computing
  9. Big Data and data modeling
  10. Data Analytics

Memberships:

  1. IEEE Membership (products Spectrum, IEEE Format: Print, Spectrum, IEEE Format: Electronic, Potentials Magazine, IEEE Format: Electronic)
  2. IEEE consultants Network Membership
  3. Association for Information systems(AIS)
  4. Reviewer at Al Noor international conferences
  5. One of the International Review Board at IGI Global Golden Open Access (OA) Journals/ International Journal of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (IJAIML)

Conference Presentation:

  1. Khadragy, Saada. "The British University in Dubai (BUiD), Doctoral Research Conference." (BDRC 2019). Ed. The British University in Dubai. Dubai, 2019 (BDRC 2019)2018.

Conference Attendance:

  1. Saada A. Khadragy (2021). CUCA’s First Virtual International Conference Titled “Foreseeing the Future of Human Resources Post COVID-19: Challenges and Opportunities” held on 17th-18th March 2021. Ajman, City University College of Ajman.
  2. Saada A. Khadragy (2020). IEEE International Conference on Image Processing 25 – 28 October, 2020 Abu Dhabi, UAE (Virtual)

Publications:

  1. Khadragy, saada. (2021) “Adaptive Neuro-Fuzzy Inference System for Prediction of Computer Science Graduates’ Employability in the Middle East”, Advances in Mechanics SCOPUS, 9(3), pp. 252–274. 
  2. Saada A. khadragy (2021). ‘Emerging technologies and the future of software engineering. In Advances in Intelligent Systems: Reviews' Book Series, Vol. 2 (2 ed., p. 360). Barcelona, Spain, Barcelona, Spain, Spain: IFSA.
  3. Saada A. Khadragy, S. & Abdallah, S. (2021). Adaptive Network based Fuzzy Inference System and the future of employability. Journal of Network and Complex Systems, 21 January, 5(ISSN (Paper)2224-610X ISSN (Online)2225-0603.). (related to the thesis, chapter 4 and5)
  4. Saada A. Khadragy (2020, January). The future of software engineering by 2050. Journal of Computer Engineering and Intelligent Systems, 48.
  5. Saada A. Khadragy (2019). Online knowledge sharing procedures: A systematic review of the state of the art literature from 2006 to 2016. International Journal of Information Technology and Language Studies (IJITLS).
  6. Khaled Y. Al- Derbashi. Saada A. Khadragy (2018). Exploring the level of utilizing online social networks as conventional learning settings in UAE from college instructors’ perspectives. Journal of new media and mass communication, ISSN 2224-3267. Vol.75, 2018.
  7. Saada A. Khadragy (2018). ‘Exploring the Effect of Critical Reading Strategy in Undergraduate Students’ Writing from the Point of View of Instructors in the City University College of Ajman’. Journal of Education and practice, Online, 9(20). Available at: www.iiste.org.
  8. Saada A. Khadragy, S. A., & Abu, S. O. (2018). Discovering Facebook as an Appropriate Environment for Learning from the City University College of Ajman Students’ Point of View. Research on Humanities and Social Sciences, Vol.8, No.22, (ISSN 2224-5766 (Paper) ISSN 2225-0484),4.

Professional Short Courses/ Workshops Attended:

  1. “What is Data Science?” December 4 2020 organized by Coursera.
  2. The role of knowledge management in achieving sustainable development goals organized in July 8, 2020 by Mohamed Bin Rashid AL Maktoum knowledge foundation and the British Standards institution.
  3. The role of organizational culture in effective knowledge management organized in November 16th 2020 by Mohamed bin Rashid Al Matoum knowledge foundation (MBRF) and the united Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
  4. Microsoft Innovative Educator 4 April 2017
  5. “The International Workshop on Successful International Experiences of Online Education and Challenges in Light of the COVID-19” which was held on 12 March 2021 organized by Academic Center for Conferences and Scientific Publishing – Malaysia (ACCSPM).

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Program Duration Credit Hours Tuition Fee per credit hour in AED Annual

Tuition Fee for 10 Courses in AED

Health

Sciences

Bachelor Dental

Surgery

English 5 years 194 2200 88,000

(40 Credit hours)

Business

Administration

Bachelor Marketing English 4 years 120 999 29,970
Bachelor Finance &

Accounting

English 4 years 120 999 29,970
Bachelor Human

Resource

Management

English 4 years 120 999 29,970
Bachelor Human

Resource

Management

Arabic & English 4 years 129 1029 30,870
Bachelor Management

Information

Systems

English 4 years 120 999 29,970
Bachelor Hospitality and Tourism Management English 4 years 120 908 27,240
Law

Program

Bachelor Law Arabic & English 4 years 129 1029 30,870
Public

Relations and

Advertising

Bachelor Public

Relations

Arabic & English 4 years 126 999 29,970
Bachelor Advertising Arabic & English 4 years 126 999 29,970

 

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Application and Admission Fee

(for International Students)

3000 One-time fee submitted with the application (non-refundable)
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Intensive English Program Per course
Level 1 6050 The program consists of 3 levels
Level 2 4840 Duration is one semester (180 Study Hours)
Level 3 4235 Duration is one semester (135 Study Hours)
Intensive English Program for Programs taught in Arabic Duration is one semester (90  Study Hours)

The program consists of 2 levels

Level 1 4538 Duration is one semester (112 Study Hours)
Level 2 4235 Duration is one semester (90 Study Hours)
Visa processing Fee 2000
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Computer Lab Fees 715 Bachelor of Dental Surgery
Laboratory and Clinic fees

(per semester) 1st to 3rd Year

4400 Bachelor of Dental Surgery
Laboratory and Clinic fees

(per semester) 4th and 5th Year

6600 Bachelor of Dental Surgery

 

Productive lab Fee (per semester)

4th and 5th Year

3300 Bachelor of Dental Surgery
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Training Fees (4th and 5th year) summer 2 4400 Bachelor of Dental Surgery (per session)
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Re-Test Fee (Undergraduate) 330  
Incomplete Exam fee (Undergraduate) 1100  
Graduation Fee 1375  
Transcript Fee 83  
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