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Undergraduate Program

Diploma in Business Administration and Computer Information Systems

Diploma in Business Administration and Computer Information Systems
Program Title: Diploma in Business Administration and Computer Information Systems
Credit Hours: 75
Award Granted on Completion: Diploma in Business Administration and Computer Information Systems
Delivery Mode:  Face-To-Face
Local Accreditation Status:  Active
Language of Study: English
Duration: 2 Years
Campus: Abu Dhabi
Faculty Info: Faculty of Business Administration
Chairperson: Dr. Wala Saber (Assistant Professor – Computer Science and Information Systems)

About the Program

The Diploma in Business Administration and Computer Information Systems combines business administration with computer knowledge. It was designed in response to global demand for professionals who can understand business processes and strategically utilize information technology to gain a competitive edge in today’s ever-evolving hi-tech business environment.

Objectives

  • Deliver high-quality education in the discipline of business administration and computer information systems.
  • Provide the skills, knowledge, and technical capabilities to build careers in the business administration and computer information systems field.
  • Provide an understanding of key issues in business administration and computer information systems.
  • Promote an understanding of the relationships between business functions in the overall management of an organization.
  • Provide employers with entry-level professionals in business administration and computer information systems.
  • Demonstrate real-world application of business administration and computer information systems theory.
  • Prepare students to become active members of local and international professional communities.
  • Enable students to pursue further studies.

Learning Outcomes

  • Solve business problems by applying basic business management concepts.
  • Identify entrepreneurial and business opportunities and evaluate their potential success.
  • Develop financial statements for organizations.
  • Design a customer-focused approach to promote goods and services effectively.
  • Understand how information technology concepts can solve business problems.
  • Develop web-based solutions for IT-related problems.
  • Experiment with computer-based systems using appropriate software development techniques.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of mathematics and management information systems and their application to business contexts.
  • Demonstrate the ability to solve a wide range of work-related problems.
  • Demonstrate the ability to work in teams using interpersonal skills.

Career Opportunities

After completing the Diploma in Business Administration & Computer Information Systems, numerous career opportunities are available to you. Here are some of the positions previous graduates of the program have secured.

  • Systems Analyst
  • Website Developer
  • Network Supervisor
  • Transaction Officer
  • Administration Supervisor
  • Administrator
  • Computer Programmer

Program Curriculum

General Requirements (21 Credit Hours)

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours Prerequisite
CIT 100 Introduction to Information Technology 3 NONE
ENG 100 English I 3 NONE
GEN100/ GEN101 Communication Skills in Arabic/ Communication Skills in Arabic for non-Arabic speakers 3 NONE
GEN 102 Islamic Culture (A/E) 3 NONE
GEN 105 Emirates Culture and Society 3 NONE
GEN 302 Fundamentals of Innovation and Entrepreneurship 3 ENG100
GEN 304 Ethics 3 ENG100

Core Requirements (24 Credit Hours)

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours Prerequisite
BUS 100 Introduction to Management 3 NONE
ACC 106 Accounting Principles I 3 NONE
BAF 301 Introduction to Financial Management 3 ACC 106
MTH 105 Mathematics and Statistics 3 NONE
MKT 200 Introduction to Marketing 3 NONE
BUS 203 Organizational Behavior 3 BUS 100
BUS 201 Microeconomics 3 NONE
BUS301 Macroeconomics 3 BUS201

Major Requirements (27 Credit Hours)

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours Prerequisite
BIT 201 Introduction to Computer Programming 3 CIT 100
BIT 413 Data Communication and Networking 3 CIT 100
BIT 305 Database Management Systems 3 CIT 100
BIT 205 Object Oriented Programming 3 BIT 201
BIT 207 Introduction to Web Development 3 BIT 201
BIT 407 Object Oriented Systems Analysis and Design 3 BIT 305 + BIT 205
BIT 417 Advance Web Development 3 BIT 305, BIT 207
BIT 203 Management Information Systems 3 CIT 100
BUS 302 E-Business 3 BIT 203

Electives Requirements (3 Credit Hours)

 Course Code Course Title Credit Hours Prerequisite 
BIT 405 Business Intelligence 3 BIT305
BIT 419 Internship 3 54 Credits
BIT 430 Information Security 3 BIT 413

Study Plans

Semester 1 CH Semester 2 CH
YEAR 1 (30 Credit Hours)
ENG 100 English I 3 BIT 201 Introduction to Computer Programming 3

GEN100

GEN101

Communication Skills in Arabic / (A/NA) 3 MTH 105 Mathematics and Statistics 3
GEN 102 Islamic Culture (A/E) 3 GEN 105 Emirates Culture and Society 3
CIT 100 Introduction to Information Technology 3 BUS 201 Microeconomics 3
BUS100 Introduction to Management 3 ACC 106 Accounting Principles (I) 3
Total 15 Total 15
YEAR 2 (30 Credit Hours)
BIT 203 Management Information Systems 3 BIT 207 Introduction to Web Development 3
BIT 413 Data communications and Networking 3 BUS 203 Organizational Behavior 3
BAF 301 Introduction to Financial Management 3 BUS 301 Macroeconomics 3
BIT 205 Object Oriented Programming 3 MKT 200 Introduction to Marketing 3
BIT 305 Database Management Systems 3 GEN 302 Fundamentals of Innovation and Entrepreneurship 3
Total 15 Total 15
YEAR 3 (15 Credit Hours)
BUS 302 E-Business 3
BIT 407 Object Oriented Systems Analysis and Design 3
GEN 304 Ethics 3
BIT 417 Advance Web Development 3
ELECT Elective Course (Exit) 3
Total 15

Tuition Fees

The College sets out clear and consistent information about its fees and financial policies. The Policy is established in compliance with the requirements of the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) and relevant Directives of the Ministry of Education (MOE).

Admission Tuition Fees – 2023/2024

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