FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS

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.

Course Descriptions

Accounting is an information system which measures, processes and communicates financial information about an identifiable economic entity. This information allows users to make reasonable choices among alternative uses of scarce resources in the  conduct of business and economic activities,

The modern view of accounting is to regard it as a service activity; it is a link between business activities and decision-makers and the accountant must possess certain ethical qualities to live up to the high standards of the profession.
In addition to possessing these ethical qualities, the potential accountant must enjoy working in an environment, which requires ambition, dedication and good analytical and communication skills. Therefore, Accounting Department prepares the students to the positions in accounting profession.

Accounting Department 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. Put knowledge acquired into practical experience through on-site internship(s) before graduation
7. Gain ethical consciousness and behaviour required by the  accounting discipline
8. Record transactions and  prepare financial statements according to  national and/or international accounting standards
9. Analyze, interpret and evaluate financial data and financial statements suitable for making management decisions
10. Demonstrate the knowledge of  manufacturing cost such as  job order cost, process cost, standard cost and joint cost for production,
11. Interpret new knowledge about  mergers, acquisitions and consolidations,
12. Apply auditing concepts, standards, procedures and auditor’s report and principles and practice of taxation;