HIS 123 - Contemporary Themes in History 3 Credits (4 ECTS) This course provides an introduction to contemporary history – essentially events of the 20th century. The course is taught thematically and covers six major areas – megatrends, war and peace, the end of empires, revolutions, ideologies and national histories. The course is designed as a bridge between knowledge of contemporary history and an understanding of the basics of international relations. An important element of the course is a discussion of national histories and an analysis of how they fit into the wider themes of world history.
COM 114 - Communication in Politics and Society 3 Credits (4 ECTS) This course focuses on the history, evolution and contemporary aspects of communications in politics and society. Particular emphasis is placed on the influence of media in modern societies, political movements and international systems. Theory and practice are combined through case studies and examples from recent and historical political and global events.
FIN 201 - Essentials of Finance 3 Credits (4 ECTS) This course is an introduction to the basic principles of finance. It covers financial mathematics, valuation approaches for different financial instruments, the appraisal of capital investment projects and the measurement of financial risk.
TEC 202 - Application of Information Processing 3 Credits (4 ECTS) This course covers advanced information technology concepts and terminology and introduces students to the use of software tools for business applications. It provides a thorough presentation of the use of spreadsheets, from basic navigation to building financial models including introduction to database management systems.
LAW 205 - Business and Commercial Law 3 Credits (4 ECTS) This course studies the common law legal system with an emphasis on contract and company law. It also presents a study of selected areas of the transactional aspects of international commercial law with an emphasis on private, rather than public, transactions.
CPS 207 - Creative Problem Solving 3 Credits (4 ECTS) Creative Problem Solving is a course designed to assist students in analyzing case studies and complex problems of all types. Using a variety of problem solving techniques, students will learn how to arrive at a range of possible solutions, and how to finally arrive at the optimum solution given the available data. The course uses a large number of practical exercises and is highly participative - the overall objective being that the student will be provided with techniques that can then be applied in other courses throughout the period studying for a degree and in later work situations.
COM 220 - Communication and Presentation Techniques 3 Credits (4 ECTS) This course examines the strategies and skills necessary to make successful business presentations. Students will develop their oral communication skills and examine the components of informative and persuasive presentations.
PSY 223 - Social Psychology 3 Credits (4 ECTS) This course is an analysis of the structures and properties of human groups. Topics include: group formation, development of role relationships, intra-group and inter-group conflict, and factors influencing group effectiveness.
MKG 225 - Advertising 3 Credits (4 ECTS) This course provides a comprehensive study of the correlation between media and advertising. During the course, organizations active in the field of advertising introduce students to different advertising and communication campaigns.
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