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BA 6601 MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING
The purpose of this course is to acquaint students with the fundamentals of managerial accounting aspects as an information for planning and controlling the routine operation, non-routine decisions, policy making and long range planning, product cost and income determination. Thus allowing the students to attain a better and in-depth understanding of all required topics, at the same time develop those necessary analytical skills for efficient and accurate problem solving, cases and/or project.
BE 6401 MANAGERIAL ECONOMICS
This course combines economic theory with the application of economic analysis. It provides the analytical tools necessary to choose among alternatives in solving business problems that deal with economic decision- making in the light of recent trends. It includes business cases, discussions, questions and problems. The applications of these theories, principles, mechanisms, and incentives to several current and interesting cases will also be discussed in this course.
BC 6501 INTRODUCTION TO MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS
This course provides students with the foundation of the development and management of Computer-Based Information Systems (CBIS) in Business, Students are introduced to basic concepts of computer hardware, software, database, data communication and system development techniques (analysis, design, testing, and implementation) from the perspective of managers and users. This course focuses on the importance of the use of Computer-based Information Systems to support operation and decision making in business organizations. The issues involved the utilization of information and information technologies and a strong managerial perspective will be emphasized.
BF 6701 FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
Prerequisite:
BP 5703 Foundation in Business (Finance)
BA 6601 Managerial Accounting
This course aims at providing students with a framework for financial analysis and management. Topics include working capital management, long-term asset management, short-term financing, long-term financing, capital structure, dividend policy, and the cost of capital. The course emphasizes major activities of the chief financial executives.
strong>BM 6801 MARKETING MANAGEMENT
Prerequisite:
BP 5702 Foundation in Business (Marketing)
The course focuses on formulating and implementing marketing management strategies and policies, a task undertaken in most companies at the strategic business unit level. The marketing management process is important at all levels of the organization, regardless of the title applied to the activity. Typically, it is called corporate marketing, strategic marketing, or marketing management. For our purposes they all involve essentially the same process, even though the actors and activities may differ. The course will provide students with a systematic framework for understanding marketing management and strategy. Accordingly, the course gives emphasis on: primary and changing perspectives on marketing management in the New Economy, the impact of interactive media on marketing management and applied marketing management and strategy, domestic and global.
BP 6901 QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS FOR MANAGEMENT
Prerequisite:
BG 5151 Introduction to Quantitative Analysis
This course is designed to introduce the students to the basic concepts of quantitative analysis and their applications to business problems. Topics covered in this course are linear programming (graphical approach and computer analysis), integer programming, decision theory, game theory, strategy consequences and decision trees, principles of optimality, the nature of cost, cost-benefit analysis, practical aspects of evaluation, optimal investment policy, traveling-salesman problems, PERT-CPM and other models such as inventory control, transportation, and warehousing, and network models.
BP 6902 BUSINESS RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
Prerequisite:
BP 6901 Quantitative Analysis for Management
Students are exposed to and given a set of conceptual tools techniques that allow them to understand the nature of scientific methods as they apply to business, estimate the worth of research proposals and study from an instrument design and implementation point of view, student will also do an entry level job of planning and executing a research project. Techniques for gathering and appraising information needed in business planning and control are presented in this course. Emphasis on research design, problem formulation, conducting a research project, and application of research to special field is stressed.
BP 6903 ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR
Prerequisite:
BP 5701 Foundation in Business (Management)
Organizational Behavior is an interdisciplinary field that draws its core concepts from disciplines such as psychology, management, sociology, social psychology, and anthropology, dedicated to better understanding and managing people at work. It is a horizontal discipline cutting across virtually every job category and professional specialty. Therefore, the focal point of this course is to explore the behavior of individuals and groups within various organizations and the interaction between organizational members and their external environments. Topics include personality characteristics, group dynamics, situational and communication factors in the working environment, and concepts of motivation. Organizational behavior is both research and application oriented. Thus, each session takes account the importance of relevant theories, and through discussion of theories, past researches, and resolving problems; the students must be proficient to prove their comprehension in their perception of theory versus practice.
BP 6904 OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
Prerequisite:
BP 6901 Quantitative Analysis for Management
The course covers both service and manufacturing enterprises. Its purpose is to provide an understanding of operations as a major functional area of business and to show operations decision making can be improved by utilizing all the underlying disciplines: behavioral, quantitative, economic and systems. Production objectives, design and improvement of product (service) and processes, work study and economics, plant planning and maintenance, the use of measurements and standards, production planning and control, quality control, budgetary and cost control, materials management, and the application of quantitative techniques to resource allocation and profit maximization will be topics of discussion. Substantive case studies to improve the student?s skills in the identification and formulation of problems will be used.
BP 6908 STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT
Prerequisite: Final Semester of Study
The practice of strategic management leads to the formulation and implementation of strategies. These strategies are conceived to attain competitive advantage. Situations are analyzed for various sources of competitive advantage, also, internal and external environment as a prelude to strategy selection. This course is required of all students as the culminating experience for the MBA program.
BP 6910 INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT 3
Prerequisite:
BE 6401 Managerial Economics
This first part of the course provides the student with an intensive study of environmental and institutional factors including theories of international trade and finance. The second part of the course encompasses patterns and problems of multinational corporations

These non-credit courses are designed to provide the students with the basic skills in preparation for the core courses of the MBA Program.

BG 5000/BG 5002 ENGLISH FOR BUSINESS COMMUNICATION (45 hours) /(90 hours)
This English course is designed to train students to improve their five language skills in English, namely, reading, writing, listening, speaking, and last but not least, critical thinking. All these skills are integrated in every class meeting in a creative and communicative learning environment. Students will read and write a variety of English texts and will participate in communication listening and speaking activities. This course is a prerequisite for Business Communication.
BG 5151 INTRODUCTIONS TO QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS (45 hours)
This course is designed for MBA students who have different background of majors – not for statisticians. The course is problem-oriented and problem solving mandated to master the material and aims to answer the following questions: how can managers make sense of the vast amount of information with which they are involved on a daily basis? How confident can consumers or businesspersons be about conclusions drawn form this information? How likely is it that decisions based on incomplete information will turn out to be wrong? Therefore, topics covered in this course include: mathematic foundations, measurement scale, Basic descriptive statistics, the central tendency, probability, discrete and continuous random variable with their associated probability distributions, sampling distribution, interval estimation, hypothesis testing, goodness-of-fit tests, introduction to linear correlation and regression. This course will provide appreciation and understanding of the use of descriptive and inferential statistics. No prior knowledge to statistics is required. The course is taught as a computer lab workshop, including strategies of team problem solving. The emphasis is on the application of techniques and software to analyze date, rather than derivation and memorization of formulas. Microsoft Excel is used for calculations and analysis. An introduction to the SPSS software package is also included. Upon the completion of the course, necessary understanding of various quantitative aspects of business research, organization planning, problem solving and decision making is expected to be gained.
BA 5310 INTRODUCTION TO ACCOUNTING (45 hours)
The course provides the basic concepts of accounting for both Financial Accounting and Managerial Accounting. It discusses a detailed study of accounting principle for merchandising firm, financial statements preparation and analysis. Also included is the principle of Management Accounting, which provides accounting information to help management for planning and controlling.
BP 5701, 5702, 5703 FOUNDATIONS IN BUSINESS (90 hours)
The course provides an understanding of the theoretical background in the foundations of business and management. The course consists of the essentials of management and it includes an examination of the following functions: planning, organizing and staffing, leading, controlling and coordinating. Also included is a concise overview of the basic marketing concepts of products, price, promotion and distribution. The last part of the course is devoted to the basic financial concepts, which include financial management, institutions and investment.
BP 5710 CASE STUDY DYNAMICS (45 hours)
The course is based on the case method. A series of challenges and issues are presented through the use of cases and vignettes that represent common business problems. The case method is an “active learning” pedagogy. It tries to develop students’ analytical and presentation skills. Ultimately, case studies are about “reflective practice” that aims to shape students to become professionals who are responsible to reflect critica

Qualifications for admission
Bachelor’s degree
CGPA 2.5
Enough undergraduate studying
Work experience - 2 yrs. 2 yrs. 3 yrs. - - -
Good Command of English
Computer literacy
Entrance requirements
A completed application form
Official transcript (2 copies)
Bachelor’s degree certificate (2 copies)
Citizen id card (2 copies)
Residence registration or passport (2 copies)
Six (1×1″) photographs
Reference letters (2 letters)
Letter of employment - - - -
Curriculum vitae - - - - -
Admission & Examination Fees
Application form
Written Examination - - - - -
Interview Examination

Curriculum Structure
Plan A (Thesis)
General MBA
Core courses 33 credits
Elective course 3 credits
Thesis 12 credits
Total 48 credits
Marketing, Finance or Entrepreneurship Concentration
Core courses 33 credits
Concentration elective course 3 credits
Thesis 12 credits
Total 48 credits
Plan B (Non-Thesis)
General MBA
Core courses 33 credits
Elective courses 12 credits
Independent study 3 credits
Comprehensive Examinations
Total 48 credits
Marketing or Finance Concentration
Core courses 33 credits
Concentration required courses 9 credits
Concentration elective course 3 credits
Independent study 3 credits
Comprehensive Examinations
Total 48 credits
Entrepreneurship Concentration
Core courses 33 credits
Concentration required courses 12 credits
Independent study 3 credits
Comprehensive Examinations
Total 48 credits

First Year
Transition Maths
Calculus and Solution of Ordinary Differential Equations (ODE’s)
I.T. Applications
Vector Algebra and Geometry
History of Mathematics
Classical Mechanics
Second Year
Introduction to Numerical Methods
Real Analysis
Probability and Statistics
Linear Mathematics
Vector Calculus
Abstract Algebra
Sandwich Year(optional)
• An opportunity to set your studies into context by participating in industry or commerce. This is usually paid employment.
Final Year
(Six modules from the following, to include the core modules Complex Analysis and Partial Differential Equations.)
Informatics
Statistical Pattern Analysis
Simulation and Stochastic Processes
Mathematics
Computational Mathematics III
Complex Analysis
Partial Differential Equations
Chaos & Dynamical Systems
Mathematics Modelling III

On successful completion of the programme – you should:
Have a thorough grounding in the knowledge, skills and attitudes on which pure mathematics is based, including a solid foundation in algebra and analysis
Understand the need for rigour and proof in mathematics and use them in the subjects studied and beyond
Be able to apply the principles and methods of mathematics to a wide range of physical and data based models
Have a deep grounding in a wide range of computational methods, balancing the practical applications with appropriate theoretical underpinning
Be capable of independent learning in mathematics with an appreciation that their skills will need updating continuously through their professional life
Acquire a range of IT and communications skills appropriate to the study and application of mathematics.
The teaching and assessment of Mathematics takes place within the School of Engineering and Applied Science. All Combined Honours students studying Mathematics will have a Personal Tutor from this School, to provide guidance in academic and non-academic matters

The course has been specifically designed to meet the huge demand for skilled Mathematics graduates in finance and computer science. An external panel from industry has
been closely involved in advising on the content and structure of the course.
Graduates may be employed in a broad range of positions; for instance in research and development teams as part of a large company or in start-ups, as trainee analysts and consultants. Graduates may also continue their training in MSc, PhD courses, or pursue teaching and education careers.
In 2005 0% of our graduates in Mathematics were unemployed with over 75% entering employment and around 25% undertaking further study/other training. Typical areas
of employment included finance, IT, education and consultanc

Year 1
In the first year of the courses, students study modules in three broad areas: Mathematics, Mathematical Computing and Information Technology.
Mathematics:
Transition Mathematics
Vector Algebra and Geometry
Statistics and Probability
Introduction to Analysis
Calculus and Ordinary Differential Equations
Computational Mathematics
History of Mathematics
Computing and Information Technology:
Introduction to Matlab
Java Programming Foundations
Internet Computing
Communication Skills for Mathematics
Year 2
The second year study of Mathematics with Computing puts more emphasis on advanced mathematical modules and IT skills such as Computer Graphics and Software Engineering.
Mathematics:
Linear Mathematics
Multivariate Calculus
Real Analysis
Abstract Algebra
Investigative Skills
Statistical Pattern Analysis
Stochastic Processes
Probability Distributions
Computing and Information Technology:
Computer Graphics
Data Modelling and Database Systems
Data Structures and Design with Java
Java Program Constructions
Year 3 – Optional placement year
See placement year section or find out more about the Aston placement year.
Final Year
The final year allows students to specialise in a particular area. This can be Finance or Computer Science. Students also undertake a final year project which may be in collaboration with industry or commerce.
Final Year Mathematics Project
Complex Analysis
Chaos and Dynamical Systems
Partial Differential Equations
Plus five modules to be chosen from the following:
Mathematics:
Financial Mathematics
Time Series
Computational Mathematics III
Approximation Theory and Methods
Classical Mechanics
Computing:
Data Mining
E-Commerce
Formal Software Development
Information Security
Strategic Information Systems
Internet Programming with Java
Geographic Information Systems

The tremendous growth and changes in transport activity have created an increased demand for transport managers. Career prospects for our graduates are good, and the breadth of our degree programmes ensures that job opportunities are available for men and women throughout the whole range of transport activities.
Approximately one third of our graduates seek careers in nontransport areas. Typically these include the retail and financial sectors.
Recent graduate positions include:
Arriva – Marketing Assistant
First Group – Management Trainee
Intel Corporation – Transportation Analyst
JMP Consulting Ltd – Graduate Transport Planner
Post Office – Graduate Management Programme
Intel – Transport Analyst
National Express Group – Graduate Trainee
South West Trains – Graduate Trainee
Stagecoach UK – Graduate Management Trainee
TNT Logistics – Graduate Trainee
Oscar Faber Group – Transport Consultants
Network Rail – Graduate Trainees
Atkins – Transport Planner

Our programme is designed as a general management degree, using examples, illustrations and case studies from the transport and distribution industries. Your studies will incorporate all the relevant management skills: accounting, marketing, human resources and operations management. All are set within the context of the transport related industries, including passenger and freight modes. Your business skills will also be enhanced by courses such as economics, data analysis, operations research, computing and information management.
Year 1
Modules
Introduction to Logistics
Planning and Controlling Logistics
Development & Regulation of the Transport Activity
Principles of Transport Planning
Law
Principles of Economics
Financial Accounting
Data Analysis
IT & Communications Skills
Literature Review Project
Marketing Goods & Services
Introduction to Business Management
Year 2
Modules
Transport Planning Systems
Environmental Economics
Project Management
Operations Research 1
Management Accounting
European Transport
Maritime Transport
IT 2
Multimodal Transport Management
Implementing Transport Policy
Environmental Management and Audit
Year 3 – Optional placement year
See placement year section or find out more about the Aston placement year.
Final Year
Modules
Passenger Service Provision
Political Institutions
Traffic and Transport Engineering
Human Resource Management
Operations Research 2
Transport Economics 2
GIS
Project Preparation
Marketing Research
Students who proceed into their final year directly from their second year will be required to take the following module:
Transport Impact Assessment
Students returning for their final year from their placement year will be required to take the following module:
Rail Tranport