Faculty of Economics and Political Science

College Vision:

Preparing business leaders and policy-makers with a solid scientific foundation and modern digital analytical skills—capable of making data-driven decisions, designing effective economic policies, and leading sustainable development initiatives—within bilingual (Arabic/English) instruction that upholds professional ethics and institutional governance.

Programs and Unique Features:

First: Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) — (3 years – 8 semesters)

Program Identity: Building competencies in management, marketing, finance, and operations through an applied approach.

Unique Features:

• Case-based learning and projects in partnership with the business sector.

• Digital skills lab for business: advanced spreadsheets, data-visualization tools, and fundamentals of predictive analytics.

• Courses in entrepreneurship, venture modeling, and business plans with investor pitches.

• Field training and a professional portfolio, plus support for entry-level professional certifications.

• Emphasis on business ethics, sustainability, and corporate social responsibility.

Second: B.A. in Political Science & International Relations — (3 years – 8 semesters)

Program Identity: Preparing researchers and practitioners in public affairs, diplomacy, and decision-making.

Unique Features:

• Courses in political theory, public policy, political economy, international law, and research methodologies.

• Diplomatic simulations (Model UN/Model League), negotiation drills, and crisis-management exercises.

• Policy analysis using open data and digital-footprint tools for public-opinion insights.

• Optional “Economic Policy” track integrating macroeconomics and public finance with impact-evaluation tools.

• Field training with think tanks, civil-society organizations, and virtual international institutions.

Third: Master of Business Administration (MBA) — (4 semesters)

Program Identity: Developing executive leaders who convert data into decisions and market value.

Unique Features:

• Modules in strategy, leadership, advanced finance, digital marketing, and supply chains.

• Decision Lab leveraging case studies, real datasets, and dashboarding.

• Consulting project for a company/nonprofit or the creation of an incubatable product/startup.

• Seminars in governance, compliance, risk management, and sustainability (ESG).

• Support for advanced professional certification pathways (business analytics/project management/supply chain).

Fourth: M.A./M.Sc. in Political Science & International Relations — (4 semesters)

Program Identity: Deepening comparative political analysis, diplomacy, and evidence-based policymaking.

Unique Features:

• Quantitative and qualitative methods (public-opinion measurement, policy-impact evaluation, network analysis).

• Policy-writing workshops and memos for decision-makers, plus geopolitical crisis simulations.

• Option of a research thesis or a policy project delivered to a partner institution.

• Seminars in international security, global political economy, and digital diplomacy.

Fifth: Ph.D. in Business Administration

Program Identity: Preparing scholars to produce original knowledge in management, finance, marketing, and operations.

Unique Features:

• A dissertation employing advanced measurement and modeling techniques.

• Publication seminars, conference participation, dual supervision, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

• Peer-reviewed publication requirements prior to the defense.

Sixth: Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) — Professional

Program Identity: Solving complex executive problems through applied research that transforms organizational performance.

Unique Features:

• Data-driven projects in organizational change, governance, and process improvement.

• Executive analytics lab with linkage to key performance indicators (KPIs).

• Joint industry/academic supervision and presentation of results to a board/partners.