Undergraduate Programs. Course Description
ACC 232 - Financial Reporting 3 Credits (4 ECTS) The course provides broad knowledge of financial statement analysis techniques and corporate financial reporting practices, as well as the accounting standards upon which these practices are based. The financial reporting topics include, among others, reporting of standard and off-balance sheet transactions, cash flows, consolidated statements, overseas operations, financial instruments, structured financings and asset impairments. Each topic is approached from a variety of perspectives, both theoretically and practically. Prerequisite: Foundamentals of Accounting (ACC 105)
ECO 235 - Macro-Economics 3 Credits (4 ECTS) The aim of this course is to examine the impact of national income, monetary policies, interest rates and prices on the global economy. Different economic models and theories are analyzed.
MTH 240 - Calculus 3 Credits (4 ECTS) This course introduces students to a branch of mathematics focused on limits, functions, derivatives and integrals which constitutes a major part of modern mathematics education.
ing concepts such as peace, war, international institutions, cooperation, norms, gender, human security, non-state actors, human rights violations, migration, environmental risk, drugs, terrorism and weak states. The effectiveness of political and policymaking efforts to address these issues in world politics is considered, in addition to the future trends that will shape international relations in the next decades.
ENG 242 - Writing for the Workplace 3 Credits (4 ECTS) This course prepares students to write successful business correspondence. Basic grammar, style and rhetorical strategies will be examined. Students will be responsible for writing and editing numerous forms of writing.
STA 243 - Statistics 3 Credits (4 ECTS) The course builds upon and expands the knowledge acquired in mathematics by introducing statistical methods such as inference, intervals of confidence, hypothesis testing and multiple regression technique. Application of statistics to real life problems in a broad range of subject matters are discussed and practiced using spreadsheets and advanced computer based technology. Prerequisite: College Algebra (MTH 122)
Calculus has widespread applications in science, economics, business, and engineering and can solve many problems for which algebra alone is insufficient. Emphasis is given to developing a logical and systematic approach to problem solving. Revenue and profit, for example, are functions of fluctuating costs and prices, and these in return depend on varying supply and demand. Economics often face optimizing problems that involve making the most efficient use of scarce resources to achieve required goals.
MKG 245 - Consumer Behavior
Prerequisite: College Algebra (MTH 122)
ECO 300 - International Economics
POL 241 - Contemporary Issues in International Relations 3 Credits (4 ECTS) This course examines a range of current issues and risks in world politics today. A foundation in international relations is provided through discussing and debat-
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3 Credits (4 ECTS) The aim of this course is to provide students with a basic understanding of consumers and consumer behavior and how they influence marketing strategy. Students will understand and apply consumer behavior within a behavioral science framework in order to learn how to develop and implement effective marketing strategies.
3 Credits (4 ECTS) This course covers such topics as international trade issues, international monetary systems and economic development and growth. Subjects of actual relevance, such as globalization and the European Monetary Union, are discussed in detail.