College of Commerce and Business Administration

Officers of the College

Muhammad A. Faour                    Vice Chancellor

Saouma Boujaoude                      University Academic Overseer

Nimr Eid                                      Dean

Ibrahim Y. Najjar                          Registrar and Director of Admissions

Ahmed Ukasha                            Assistant Registrar for Yarmouk University Programs

Ali Al Awaid                                 University Librarian

Muammer Al Mardouf                   Secretary

Amina Al Rawas                          Secretary

Organization Structure

The College of Commerce and Business Administration is headed by a dean overseeing two departments: the Department of Accounting and Finance, and the Department of Management, Marketing and Information Systems.

Program Objectives

The objectives of the program are:

•  To provide students with state-of-the-art academic programs of superior quality and relevance through excellent instruction, scholarly contribution, and service to students and other constituencies.

•  To prepare students for a variety of managerial and professional careers in business through innovative programs that integrates theory with practical experience.

Program Learning Outcomes

The program aims to produce graduates who:

•  Have the knowledge and skills necessary to understand and succeed in business, government, and/or graduate school.

•  Are well equipped to think creatively and critically and play leadership roles in society.

Admission and Graduation Requirements

The College of Commerce and Business Administration admits students to the Associate Degree in Business Administration and the Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration.

The criteria for admission to the first year are described on pages 13 and 14 of this catalogue.  Students, at the end of the second year, with a cumulative average of 65 and average of 70 in all business courses are promoted to the third year business program, and will qualify for a Bachelor Degree at the end of the fourth year if they meet all graduation requirements.

To graduate with an Associate Degree in Business Administration, students must satisfactorily complete 60 credit hours (of which 27 credits are from University requirements and 33 credits are general College requirements as listed below) with an overall minimum average of 65 percent. 

To graduate with a Bachelor Degree in Business Administration, students must satisfactorily complete a total of 120 credit hours (including the 60 credits earned within the Associate Degree) with an overall minimum average of 65 percent, and a cumulative average of 70 percent in all business courses.  The distribution of courses is as follows:

University requirements: A total of 30 credit hours of general educational requirements that are listed on page 19.

College requirements: An additional total of 69 credit hours: 45 credits business courses, 3 credit hours in mathematics, 12 credits in social science electives, and 9 credits in general electives.   General electives are detailed on page 20.

Business electives/major requirements: A total of 21 credit hours in business electives or from a particular area of major.

Summer Internship

All third year business students are required to fulfill a summer (July and August) internship period of eight (8) weeks of specialized work on an individual basis, consisting of training and practice in actual service in a technical, business, or governmental establishment under both faculty supervision by a mentor and corporate guidance by a preceptor who will acquaint students with the world of work and help them acquire the core values and basic skills necessary for an understanding of the business world.  Interns will be assigned tasks and responsibilities commensurate with their skills and qualifications.  This program is offered on pass/fail basis only.

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