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Bachelor of Economics
Description:
Economics, as a science, is concerned with how to utilize limited economic resources in order to improve the material life of humans and society. Economics is increasingly important at the local, regional, and global levels, within the framework of administrative sciences with all its specializations (business administration, accounting, financial management, marketing, human resource management, management information systems, and operations management): (business administration, accounting, financial management, marketing, human resource management, management information systems, and operations management), and in its various fields (private and governmental), there is an urgent need to provide students and researchers with economic knowledge of varying quality and content. The program provides educational, research and professional services in economic sciences to prepare competitive competencies and to contribute to strengthening the economy and sustainable national development in a renewed and inspiring environment that is conducive to research, innovation and partnership.
Eligible Applicants
Students
Method of study
Courses
Degree
Bachelor
School level
University study
Place of study (Male Students)
Buraydah - Qassim Region - Headquarters
Place of study (female students)
Buraydah - Qassim Region - Headquarters
Required specialization
Secondary school
Years of study
4 years
Study period
Morning
Number of Credit Hours
132
Credits required for graduation
132
Tuition fees
free
Preference Mechanism for Admission
Secondary school
%30
General Aptitude Test
%30
Achievement test
%40
Educational goals :
1- Emphasize the quality of education in the program.
2- Raising the merit, competitiveness and professionalism of students.
3- Supporting scientific and applied research and encouraging innovation to promote sustainable development.
4- Strengthening community service and local partnership with the business sector.
Learning outcomes :
I: Knowledge and understanding:
Graduate a student who is able to:
- Deep and advanced understanding of the basic concepts, principles, and theories of economics.
- Understand and explain basic practices, processes, and terminology in economics and research methods.
II: Skills:
- Effective interpersonal skills: A graduate who possesses verbal and written communication skills for topics related to the field of economics.
-Research, Analysis and Problem Solving Skills: A graduate who possesses the ability to practice research and investigation methods to evaluate and think critically about issues and problems in the field of economics.
-Skills in the use of information technology: A graduate who possesses the skills to use information technology, databases and computer applications to process, analyze and produce data and information to make the necessary economic decisions.
III: Values, autonomy and responsibility:
-Career and leadership readiness: A graduate who has the ability to work effectively in a team and can create a positive impact in the work environment.
-Familiarity with professional ethics: A graduate who possesses academic integrity, specialization ethics and the ethics of the profession for which he is qualified. Participation in finding constructive solutions to societal issues and commitment to responsible citizenship.
Tracks :
there is no
Career opportunities:
Career opportunities for the Money Economy and Financial Institutions program in the public and private sectors include
1- Economic and Financial Analyst/Assistant Economic and Financial Analyst
2- Controller/Assistant Controller
3- Jobs in government and private research centers
4. Academic careers
5. Administrative functions
6. Functions of the relevant ministries
7. Islamic Banking and Banking Functions
8. Jobs in Consulting and Economic Studies Offices
9- Investment Company Jobs
10. Specialist (Customs; Organization and Management Development; Project Management; Inventory Control; Service Management; Business Intelligence)
11. Director (Strategic Planning; Institutional Development; Economic Development; Administrative Management)
12- Entrepreneurship) Investor in the stock market / derivatives market / foreign exchange market / bond market)
13. Other professions and jobs related to the specialty.
