SCHOOL OF TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY

The Department of Economics offers an undergraduate programme leading to a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics. The objective of the programme is to establish and improve the understanding of economic problems from the elementary to the most complex, and to provide its students with necessary tools to undertake critical and systematic analyses of the economic environment we live in and develop policy options. 

Therefore the programme prepares students for further study at the graduate level, or alternatively, enables them to enter careers in private as well as public enterprises.

Department of Economics Program Outcomes

1. Develop critical and strategic thinking, improve analytic skills and techniques, and enhance effective decision-making
2. Demonstrate ability for teamworking, collaboration and leadership
3. Understand social and legal issues both within local and global environments
4. Acquire proficiency in English and utilize effective communication skills
5. Gain IT skills  which are conducive for research using various resources and databases
6. Apply knowledge acquired into practical experience through on-site internship(s) before graduation
7. Gain ethical consciousness and behaviour required by the  economics discipline
8. Have detailed knowledge of economics discipline and awareness of a variety of ideas, context and frameworks;
9. Deploy a detailed theoretical and practical knowledge in microeconomics and macroeconomics;
10. Apply economic theory and methods to real world economic problems;
11. Develop an understanding of statistical analysis, data gathering, and data analysis
12. Predict and solve complex problems with appropriate economic techniques, including identifying a question, using an appropriate framework, and collecting and analyzing the data
13. Be able to work cohesively in an international environment, by respecting the values of other cultures in business and personal areas;

Course Descriptions

The need for management personnel who understand computer technology and its impact on today’s business operations has never been greater. With a Bachelor’s Degree in Management Information Systems, you will be a crucial resource in the information systems industry. 

The programme prepares students to design and manage computer systems and related-technologies. Courses focus upon analysis of business systems, computer software and hardware concepts, database management as well as network and telecommunication systems.

Management Information Systems Department Outcomes

1. Understand fundamental concepts and principles of Information Systems.
2. Demonstrate the ability to apply Systems Development methodologies and tools.
3. Be able to construct databases with the use of Centralized and Distributed Database Management Systems.
4. Recognize the importance of different types of hardware and software platforms and Operating Systems.
5. Perform computer simulation of information systems and computer networks
6. Understand different aspects of management which are relevant to the information systems function of an organization.
7. Demonstrate the ability to apply the Internet and Web Development tools for ecommerce applications.
8. Develop critical and strategic thinking, improve analytic skills and techniques and enhance effective decision-making
9. Understand social and legal issues both within local and global environments
10. Acquire proficiency in English and utilize effective communication skills
11. Gain IT skills which are conducive for research using various resources and databases
12. Apply knowledge acquired into practical experience through on-site internship(s) before graduation
13.  Gain ethical consciousness and behavior required by the MIS discipline.