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DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS STUDIES

Fall Semester

2015 - 2016


Graduate Attributes:

Graduates of the Colleges of Technology:

Attribute 1 Are well disciplined and committed to hard work

and a high standard of productivity.

Attribute 2 Are able to apply the knowledge and skills to a di-

verse and competitive work environment.

Attribute 3 Are able to think critically, analyse and solve prob-

lems.

Attribute 4 Have a high degree of competence in using infor-

mation and communication technology.

Attribute 5

Are professionally competent and up-to-date in their

field of specialization in a changing global environ-

ment.

Attribute 6

Can gather and process knowledge from a variety of

sources, and communicate effectively in written and

spoken English.

Attribute 7

Can effectively demonstrate and apply good inter-

personal skills in team work and leadership roles.

Attribute 8 Are committed to self development through lifelong

learning.

Attribute 9

Are socially responsible citizens aware of contempo-

rary issues in contributing to national development.

Attribute 10 Are able to demonstrate and apply their entrepre-

neurial skills.


College Values:

We value:

Professionalism Hard work, commitment, accountability and

transparency.

Integrity Honesty and fairness.

Flexibility A willingness to learn, develop new skills, and

take on new responsibilities.

Teamwork and

tolerance

Transparency, diversity, acceptance, openness

to constructive criticism and ethical behaviour.

Creativity and

innovation Imagination and originality.

Communication Commitment to the effective exchange of infor-

mation.


Department of Business Studies:

The Department of Business Studies, under the New Programme,

started in September 2003, runs four levels of courses viz. Diploma

I, Diploma II and Advanced Diploma Level and B-Tech. Presently

the department offers two major specializations namely

1. B. Tech - Human Resource Management

2. B. Tech - Accounting & Finance

Objectives of the College and the department as per the by-

laws:

Working towards the application of technical and administrative

knowledge in technological and administrative fields in line with

requirements of the labour market

Meeting the students needs by creating opportunity for individu-

al, social, academic, technological and vocational development.

Bringing up a generation of highly competent technicians

through the provision of accredited, high quality technological

programs.


Catering for private and public sectors’ needs with technically and

administratively qualified personnel.

Offering technological, parallel education and training services

Carrying out and publishing scientific and applied research for the

benefit of the colleges of technology and the community.

College Leaders

Dr. Azzah Ahmed Al-Maskari, Acting College Dean and Asst Dean for

Academic Affairs

Dr. Essa Al Amri , Asst. Dean, Students’ Affairs

Academic Year:

It is divided in to 3 Semesters as below:

Semester 1 (September to January)- 18 weeks

Semester 2 (January to May)- 15 weeks

Semester 3 (May to June) 8 weeks


Course

Code

Course Title

PassG

rade

Credit

Hours

Contact Hours

Theory

Hours Practical

Hours

Semester 1

ENGL1100 Technical

Writing I

D 3 2 2

BAMG

1100

Introduction to

Business

C- 3 2 2

BAST1206 Managerial

Statistics

C- 3 2 2

ITAD1100 Advanced IT

Skills

D 3 0 4

BAAC1102 Principles of

Accounting

C- 3 1 4

Semester 2

ENGL1200 Technical

Writing II

D 3 2 2

BAMK1205 Principles of

Marketing

C- 3 2 2

BAEC1203 Principles of

Microeconomics

C- 3 2 2

BAMG1207 Principles of

Management

C- 3 2 2

Summer Semester

ENGL1208 Business

Communication

C- 3 1 4

ENGL2100 Technical Com-

munication

D 3 3 0

Level of Study: Diploma I


Course

Code Course Title

PassG

rade

Credit

Hours

Contact Hours

Theory

Hours

Practcal

Hours

Semester 1

BAMG2111 Entrepreneur-

ship

C- 3 2 2

BAFI2109 Financial

Management

C- 3 2 2

BAHR2101 Human Resource

Management

C 3 2 2

BAHR2102 Psychology at

Work

C 3 2 2

BAHR2100 Organizational

Behavior

C 3 2 2

Semester 2

BAHR2203 Recruitment &

Selection

C 3 1 4

BAFI2210 Financial Institu-

tions & Services

C- 3 2 2

BAEC2204 Principles of

Macroeconomics

C- 3 2 2

PHIL2108 Business Ethics D 3 2 2

BAHR2204 Compensation &

Benefits

C 3 2 2

Summer Semester

BADB2301 Data Base for

Small Business

C- 3 0 6

ITSC1203 Introduction to

Web Technology

C- 3 0 6

Level of Study: Diploma II

Specialization: Human Resource Management


Course

Code Course Title

Pass Grade

Credit

Hours

Contact Hours

Theory

Hour

Practical

Hours

Semester 1

BAMA3113 Research

Methodology C- 3 2 2

BAHR3105 Human Resource

Information Sys-

tem

C 3 1 4

BAHR3106 Training &

Development C 3 2 2

BAHR3101 Managing

Troubled

Employees

C 3 2 2

BAEB2203 E-Commerce C 3 1 4

Semester 2

BAHR3207 Management of

Diversity C 3 2 2

ENGL3100 Public Speaking D 3 2 2

BAMG3102 Total Quality

Management C 3 2 2

BAHR3208 International

Issues in HRM C 3 2 2

BAFI3211 Banking Theory

& Practice C- 3 2 2

Summer Semester

BAMG3312 Teamwork Man-

agement C- 3 2 2

BAHR3311 Senior Project C 3 0 6

Level of Study: Advance Diploma

Specialization: Human Resource Management


Course

Code

Course Title

PassG

rade

Credit

Hours

Contact Hours Theory

Hours

Practical

Hours

Semester 1

BAAC 2100 Principles Of

Accounting-2

C 3 2 2

BAFI 2109 Financial

Management

C- 3 2 2

BAAC 2101 Cost Accounting -1 C 3 2 2

BAAC 2205

Accounting

Application By

Computer

C 3 0 6

BAMG 2111 Entrepreneurship C- 3 2 2

Semester 2

BAAC 2202 Corporate

Accounting (1)

C 3 2 2

BAEC 2204 Principles Of Macro

Economics

C- 3 2 2

BAAC 2204 Management

Accounting (1)

C 3 2 2

ITSC1203 Introduction to

Web Technology

C- 3 0 6

BAAC 2206 Intermediate

Accounting (1)

C 3 2 2

Summer Semester

BAAC 2203 Auditing & Control

(1)

C 3 2 2

PHIL 3108 Business Ethics D 3 2 2

Level of Study: Diploma II

Specialization: Accounting and Finance


Course

Code Course Title

PassG

rade

Credit

Hours

Contact Hours

Theory

Hours

Practical

Hours

Semester 1

BAAC 3100 Intermediate

Accounting (2) C 3 2 2

BAMA 3113 Research Meth-

odology C- 3 2 2

BAHR 3102 Total Quality

Management C 3 2 2

BAMG 4201

Production &

Operations

Management

C 3 2 2

BAAC 3102

Banking & Insur-

ance

Accounting

C 3 2 2

Semester 2

BAAC 3203 Government

Accounting C 3 2 2

BAFI 3200 Portfolio

Management C 3 2 2

BAAC 3204 Cost


BAAC 3205 Corporate


ENGL 3100 Public

Speaking D 3 2 2

Summer Semester

BAFI 3301 Project

Appraisal C 3 2 2

BAAC 3206

Contemporary

Issues In Ac-

counting

C 3 2 2

Level of Study: Advance Diploma



Level of Study: Bachelor

Specialization: Human Resources Management

Semester Semester 1 College Elective Hrs Dept.

Elective Hrs

Spec.

Elective Hrs

Course No Course Name Course Type Name Credit Hours

Theory Hrs

Practi-cal Hrs

Passing Grade

BAL-W4115

Business Law Departmental Require-

ments 3 3 0 60

BAHR4109 Performance Appraisal

And Productivity Major Requirement 3 2 2 67

BAHR4110 Manpower Planning Major Requirement 3 2 2 67

BAM-G4216

Strategic Management Major Requirement 3 2 2 67

BAHR4104 Business Strategy &

Hrm Major Elective 3 2 2 67

Total Semester Credit

Hrs : 15


Elective Hrs

Spec.

Elective Hrs


Theory Hrs

Practi-cal Hrs

Passing Grade

BAHR4205 Practical Hr Planning Major Requirement 3 0 6 67

BAPR4211 Senior Project Major Requirement 3 0 6 67

BAFI4212 Insurance: Theory &

Practic Departmental Require-

ments 3 2 2 60

BA-OM4109

Employees Relation Major Requirement 3 2 2 67

BAEB4200 Management Infor-

mation System Major Requirement 3 1 4 67


Hrs : 15


Elective Hrs

Spec.

Elective Hrs


Theory Hrs

Practi-cal Hrs

Passing Grade

PHIL3201 Formal Arabic Commu-

nication College Requirement 3 3 0 55

PHIL4101 Oman Civilization College Requirement 3 3 0 55


Hrs : 6


Level of Study: Bachelor



Elective

Spec. Elective


Theory Hrs

Practi-cal Hrs

Passing Grade

BAAC4100 Management Ac-

counting -2 Major Requirement 3 2 2 67

BAL-W4115

Business Law Departmental Require-

ments 3 3 0 60

BAFI4100 Computer Application

In Finance Major Requirement 3 0 6 67

BAAC4101 Financial Analysis &

Control Major Requirement 3 2 2 67

BAAC4102 International Ac-

counting Standards Major Requirement 3 3 0 67


Hrs : 15


Elective

Spec. Elective


Theory Hrs

Practi-cal Hrs

Passing Grade

BAAC4205 Forex Management Major Requirement 3 3 0 67

BAAC4211 Graduation Project Major Requirement 3 0 6 67

BAAC4206 Taxation Accounting Major Requirement 3 2 2 67

BAAC4204 Accounting Theory Major Requirement 3 3 0 67

BAAC4203 Auditing & Control -2 Major Requirement 3 2 2 67


Hrs : 15


Elective Hrs

Spec.

Elective Hrs


Theory Hrs

Practi-cal Hrs

Passing Grade

PHIL3201 Formal Arabic Commu-

nication College Requirement 3 3 0 55

PHIL4101 Oman Civilization College Requirement 3 3 0 55


Hrs : 6


List of Faculty Members

Dr. Siraj K K (Head of the Department)

Ms. Reshma D’sa (Section Head, Human Resource Management)

Dr. G. Ramesh (Section Head, Accounting and Finance)

Mr. Kasper Arockiasamy

Mr. Abdullah Thanseer

Ms. Mary Pauline S. Santos

Mr. Munirudheen .A

Ms. Nejida Faisal

Mr. Subir Kumar Sinha

Ms. Arifa T Mohammed

Dr. Moemin Ibrahim

Dr. V. Raghu Raman

Dr. S.Sarangapani

Dr. D. Mathivanan

Dr. K Anilkumar

Ms. Padmalosani. D

Mr. Nawaz khan. M

Mr. Ali .O.P

Mr. Mohammed Riyas

Dr. Mythili Kolluru

Ms. Jasmine M.

Ms. Ansa Salem

Dr. G. Praveen Kumar

Dr. Nithya R


List of Faculty Members (Cont…)

Mr. Joshi Edassery Raghavan

Dr.H..K..S Kumar

Ms.Indu Unnikrishnan

Dr. Abhijit Sharad Kelkar

Mr. Riazuddin Ahmed

Infrastructure Facilities

Class Rooms:

The class rooms are well equipped with furniture, lights, air condition-

ers, white boards, LCD projectors etc. to facilitate teaching.

Free Access Lab:

The college has a free access lab with separate sections for boys and

girls. It is open from 8.00 am to 8.00 pm to all students of the college.

The lab also has internet facilities.

Computer Lab:

The department has two spacious computer labs with state of art mod-

ern equipments. These labs have Pentium-IV computers with broad

band internet connection, laser printers, scanners and LCD projectors .

These labs provide students with hands-on training experience in com-

puters and management. The labs are also equipped with a “SMART

BOARD” for easy learning.


College Library:

The College library is located next to the Engineering Department.

Students are encouraged to read books, journals and news pa-

pers and they can also access text books for reference.

Societies and student forums

Ibra Business Society

It is a medium through which the students display their extra cur-

ricular talents and organizing abilities. Events like cultural shows,

exhibitions, meetings, Islamic programs, excursions, releasing

New Letters etc. are organized by IBS at regular intervals.

Industrial Visit

Once in every semester, students are taken to various organiza-

tions and companies to get practical knowledge of the subjects

they learn in the class room.

Guest Lectures

The department organize two/three guest lectures in each semes-

ter on different specializations by renowned personalities from

corporate for the benefit of the students. Guest lectures help to

enhance student learning. It offers great opportunity for students

to learn other viewpoints within a discipline.


Annual Events of the Department

Cultural Programs: The department takes active part in

college cultural programs. Students enthusiastically participate in

variety of cultural events like dramas, singing, quiz, mono acting

etc.

Seminars

The Department organizes seminars, meetings and workshops

on various topics at the college level.

Induction Programs

A detailed presentation is organized at the beginning of every

semester to help the new students to acquaint them selves with

the various facilities, rules and

regulations of the department.

Alumni Meetings

These meetings are organized to

motivate the students to aspire for

achievements like their alumnus.


Assessment Methods

Grading system:

Note: Students must get

C or better grade for

Major Courses

(specialization), C- for

Major Elective courses

(department

requirements) and D for

General Courses

(College Requirements)

Calculation of GPA (Cumulative Grade Point Average)

Example:

GPA for each course = Points X Credits. Semester GPA = Total Points /Total Credit Hours Semester GPA = 54 / 15 = 3.6

Marks Grade Points

90-100 A 4.0

85-89 A- 3.7

80-84 B+ 3.3

76-79 B 3.0

73-75 B- 2.7

70-72 C+ 2.3

67-69 C 2.0

60-66 C- 1.7

55-59 D 1.0

<55 F 0.0

Subject Grade Point Credit GPA

Technical Writing I B 3.0 3 9.0

Introduction to Business

B+ 3.3 3 9.9

Principles of Accounting

A- 3.7 3 11.1

Advance IT skills A 4.0 3 12.0

Principles of Micro-economics

A 4.0 3 12.0

Total 15 54


Important directions from the Bylaws of the College of Technology

Academic Probation:

Article 51

A full-time student will be under academic probation, if his/her GPA is

less than 2.0 in any semester. Accordingly, he/she will register for only

12 credit hours. Should he/she be subjected to academic probation for a

second successive time, also, he will register for only 12 credit hours. In

both cases, in the summer semester he/she can register for only 6

credit hours.

Article 52

The academic probation period expires at the end of each semester

when a student achieves 2.0 CGPA, or higher. Students who are under

academic probation must repeat the courses he/she failed, otherwise

he/she shall be dismissed if he/she is unable to achieve the 2.0 CGPA

at the end of the following semester.

The College Council has the right to consider whether in some cases a

student may be allowed to be placed under a third period of academic

probation.


Grades to Pass/ Complete each level:

Article 67: The student is deemed successful in the four academic

levels, if he/she completes all the courses required for graduation

and obtains the cumulative average of 2.00.

Students will not be awarded certificates confirming their success

before they pass the required period of training in each academic

level.

Attendance & Warning Procedures:

Article 75 (2): Being absent from classes, laboratory, or workshop

sessions must be approved in advance by the concerned heads of

centers, department or authorised person.

Excused absence because of sickness must comply with the rules

and regulations of the ministry of health.

Being late for three times in any lecture, laboratory, or workshop

sessions will be considered as one class absence, and the staff in

charge of these theoretical or practical classes has the prerogative

to evaluate the students lateness.

Article 69: The student will be warned in writing if his/ her absence

reaches 10% of the set hours in each academic semester without

any valid excuses, and a letter will be sent to his/her parent/

guardian. The same procedure will be followed if the student’s ab-

sence reaches 20%. In both the cases, the student must be warned

in writing and his/her guardian must be Informed that the student

will be debarred from the final examination if his/her absence reach-

es 30%..


Malpractice During Examinations:

Article 80: In case an accusation of cheating during an examina-

tion is proved, the student will fail the course where cheating

occurred , in addition to deprive him/ her from studying for the fol-

lowing semester. If an accusation of cheating in examinations is

proved for the second time, the student will be dismissed from the

college.

Article 68: The student has the right to appeal against the results

of his/her examination by completing the Appeal Form and

submitting it to the Head of Business Department within three

days from the date of announcement of the results.

Student Advising:

Article 53: A student who successfully scores (C) in a course which

he/she takes for the first time can repeat that course in order to

get a better grade. Students are allowed to repeat a maximum of

three courses per level. In this case the previous grade is re-

placed by the new one, regardless of whether it is higher or lower

than the original grade.

Students are guided by the staff advisors, regarding various aca-

demic matters on a regular basis. Advising is to help students to

have an excellent academic experience and career path. The

advisors take special interest in the academic performance of their

wards and caution them on shortfalls.

On Job Training

At the exit level of the program, students have to get on-job train-

ing in various business and industries for a period of 8 weeks. It is

prerequisite for the students to complete the course / level studied


Summary of Amendments in Article 44 of Bylaws of the Colleges

S. No Conditions for

registration of courses

Number of Courses allowed

Normal

Semester

Summer

Semester

1. Minimum number of cours-

es per semester 5 2

2. Students with a CGPA of

2.75 and above 6 or 7 3

3.

Students left with one or

two course to complete a

qualification.

6 or 7

3

4.

Students left with one

course to complete a quali-

fication and have CGPA

qualifying them for higher

qualification. ( Mixing cas-

es)

Student is al-

lowed to register

for 4 courses.

( 1 course from

current level and

3 courses from

higher level)

-

5.

Students left with lesser

than 4 courses to complete

a qualification and having a

CGPA qualifying them for

higher qualification.

The students

must register for

courses of cur-

rent and higher

qualification.

Total courses

registered not to

exceed 4.

The students

must register

for courses of

current and

higher qualifi-

cation.

Total courses

registered not

to exceed 3.

6.

Students on academic

Probation ( 1st, 2nd, 3rd or

4th )

4 Courses 2 courses

Department of Business Studies

Ibra College of Technology P.O. Box No. 327, Postal code: 400,

Ibra, Al-Sharqiyah North Governorate, Sultanate of Oman.

Tel: 25587800 (College), 25587890 (HoD Office),

Fax: 25549020.

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