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whole and adopts the perspective of the general manager. It draws together and builds on ideas from courses in
functional areas such as marketing, finance and operations. There is extensive use of cases. Specific topics
covered include analyzing industries, analyzing firm resources and capabilities, understanding organization
structure and management systems, developing competitive strategies and understanding competitive behaviour,
determining the scope of the firm, developing corporate strategies, managing the multi-business firm, and
understanding corporate governance mechanisms.
MGT 611 Managing Human Resources
Prerequisite: None
This course will examine Human Resources from a strategic perspective, emphasizing the contribution of HR
decisions to the development of a high performance organization. HRM will be treated as a dynamic system that
enables organizations to cope more quickly and effectively with a rapidly changing environment. The course will
emphasize those topics, such as reward systems, performance management and the selection and retention of high
performance employees, which confront managers in a variety of organizational roles. Emphasis will be given to
the identification, evaluation and solution of specific HR problems facing managers with these responsibilities.
MGT 652 Entrepreneurship
Prerequisite: None
This course will focus on the entrepreneurial process for small business enterprise. In the process, the course will
explore 1) the entrepreneurial start-up process 2) the analysis of the environment including internal and external
environment 3) opportunity for start-up small business 4) the start-up resources and 5) the new venture
organization. The course will discuss all basic needs an entrepreneur should have for starting up the new
small business. The course will also discuss the types of start-up business, including the franchise opportunities.
The goal is to develop entrepreneurial skills, managerial skills, and creative thinking in order to become a
successful entrepreneur.
Graduate Certificate in Engineering Management (GradCertEM)
Overview
The Graduate Certificate in Engineering Management at ALHOSN University is a one-year course
oriented program designed to train highly qualified personnel in an environment that combines
engineering and management theories and practices to contribute to the growing body of engineering
knowledge.
The Graduate Certificate in Engineering Management is specifically designed to prepare engineers
and scientists from various fields to manage complex systems in the UAE and Gulf region countries.
The program provides technical and managerial skills to integrate various resources including people,
machines, information and processes to better satisfy customer needs.
Graduates from the program will be trained for technical decision-making and for increased leadership
responsibility in a multi-disciplinary environment. Students will be prepared to play leadership roles in
industry and government.
Objectives
The academic objectives of the Graduate Certificate in Engineering Management program are:
1. To prepare graduates for technical or management positions.
2. To train graduates on techniques and provide them with skills required to manage, plan
and control technical aspects of engineering projects.
3. To provide graduates with skill, confidence and business knowledge to manage technical
operations.
4. To provide graduates the expertise that will enable them to advance in their careers.
Outcomes
The specific educational outcomes that support the objectives of the Graduate Certificate in Engineering
Management program are to graduate students who are able to:
1. Develop and expand knowledge and skills in engineering and management.
2. Understand the role, duties, and responsibilities of the members of the team, including the
working relationship between technicians and professionals.
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