MGT 1003 Principles of Management (2-2-3)

Examines the concept of leadership and management as understood by practicing managers and behavioral scientists. Covers the basic functions of management, management levels and skills, model of communication, individual and group decision making, role of leaders in managing change, leadership theory, concepts and practical issues related to both the UAE and the wider business environment. This course is Co - Designed with Joint Industry partners.

MGT 1013 Managing Organizational Behavior (2-2-3)

Provides an in-depth examination of occupational and organizational issues such as individual behaviors, group behaviors, leadership styles, and communication process including aspects related to power, influence and politics at work. It also looks at organizational culture, diversity, equity, and innovation influencing the organizational behaviors that allow companies to gain sustainable competitive advantage. The course is continuously co-designed in collaboration with industry experts, to ensure ongoing relevance to current workplace.

MGT 2133 Ethics, Sustainability and Circular Business (2-2-3)

This course equips students to apply ethical reasoning, sustainability and ESG frameworks and circular economy principles to business decisions in the UAE and international contexts. It emphasises structured diagnosis of environmental and ethical risks, sustainable value chain analysis, and evaluation of circular business models. Using case studies from the UAE and around the world, students look at how responsible businesses are and find practical ways to shift towards circular practices that support the UAE's Net Zero 2050 goals. This course is co-designed in collaboration with industry

MGT 3013 Project Management & Business Simulation (2-2-3)

Using topical case studies, the course explores the nature of competitive advantage and strategies that support sustainable growth in a global business environment. Students apply their learning through a complex business simulation, making a series of interrelated decisions for an imaginary company. The course also introduces key project management concepts based on the current PMBOK Guide. This topic is especially suitable for joint industry co-design and co-delivery.

Prerequisites: MGT 1013

MGT 3103 Business Simulation and Project Management (2-2-3)

Primarily through the use of topical case studies, Strategic Management and Simulation analyses the nature of competitive advantage, and the various strategies available for firms to develop sustainable business growth in a global environment. Features a complex business simulation game in which students demonstrate a series of interrelated decisions, their ability to apply business administration concepts in practice, for the benefit of an imaginary company. The course also covers project management topics based on the current version of the project management body of knowledge (PMBOK Guide).

Prerequisites: MGT 1013

MGT 4043 Management Science (2-2-3)

Develop an understanding of the quantitative techniques and tools to resolve managerial decision problems related to resource allocation, optimization, process management and decision analysis problems in organizations. Apply linear programming, simulation modelling, network modelling and decision analysis tools to complex quality management processes using specialized software.

Prerequisites: STS 2003