CEC extends the university’s commitment to lifelong learning and community engagement by offering high-quality educational opportunities tailored to (1) individuals at all stages of their personal and professional journeys, (2) organizations seeking customized corporate training programs for their employees, and (3) the youth and other stakeholders seeking personal and professional development.
CEC draws on the diverse expertise of AUB’s faculties to provide non-credit courses, certificates, and diplomas designed to enhance professional competencies and personal growth.
The center also collaborates with corporate and institutional clients in Lebanon and the region to offer programs that address various educational and training needs. Through this, CEC contributes to societal transformation in alignment with AUB’s mission of fostering knowledge, leadership, and civic responsibility.
CEC extends its offerings by providing a variety of high-quality assessment and testing services through its state-of-the-art Assessment and Testing Center, designed to meet the needs of students, professionals, and external organizations.
The Continuing Education Center (CEC) at the American University of Beirut promotes AUB’s motto “so that they may have life and have it more abundantly” and stands at the heart of AUB’s strategic plan in extending the resources of the university into the community by providing high-quality educational opportunities for people of all educational and professional levels.
The mission of the Continuing Education Center (CEC) is to provide high-quality, inclusive education and training opportunities that foster lifelong learning, professional growth, and personal development.
Serving the diverse needs of learners in Lebanon, the Middle East, and North Africa (MENA) region, and beyond, CEC is committed to advancing knowledge, enhancing technical and leadership skills, and contributing to the cultural enrichment of individuals.
In alignment with AUB’s values, CEC promotes freedom of thought and civic responsibility, equipping learners to engage critically and ethically in their communities.
The CEC aspires to be a leading center of excellence that delivers innovative and impactful education and training.
In alignment with AUB’s vision, the center aims to prepare learners for leadership roles and to contribute to resilient, just, and relevant societies.
Students applying to one of the certificate or diploma programs should submit a secondary school or university certificate. Also, they must score level 4 or above on the CEC English placement test, unless exempted by graduation from an English-speaking university. This requirement does not apply to programs delivered in languages other than English.
An applicant might also be required to report for an interview with the program coordinator.
Students applying for enrollment in the English language courses are required to sit for a placement test given at CEC.
Enrollment in all other courses is generally open to all learners from diverse educational backgrounds, unless stated otherwise.
A certificate or a diploma is offered upon the successful completion of all the required courses and the attainment of a minimum grade of 60 over 100 or (D) in each course along with a minimum cumulative average of 70 over 100 (GPA: 2.2). For programs following the Pass/Fail system, students must pass all courses. If the academic requirements change before the students finish a specified program of study, they may follow the new requirements upon the approval of the program coordinator.
The Assessment and Testing Center supports AUB’s mission of academic excellence by providing a high-quality, secure, and accessible testing environment. The center facilitates a broad range of assessments that contribute to academic and professional development while upholding the highest standards of quality, integrity, and confidentiality.
The center aspires to be a regional leader in testing services by continuously enhancing its offerings to meet international standards and the evolving needs of the academic and professional communities. In alignment with AUB’s mission, the center strives to create a secure, inclusive, and supportive testing environment for all.
The Assessment and Testing Center offers a comprehensive range of testing services, including:
CEC students are provided with AUB identification cards, which they should carry while on AUB campus. In case the students lose the ID card that they get upon registration, they can get a new one by paying a replacement fee.
The updated course listing is posted each term on the CEC website. CEC is under no obligation to offer any of the certificate or diploma courses at all times.
CEC reserves the right to cancel any course due to insufficient enrolment or other unavoidable circumstances. All registrants will be notified, and a complete refund is made automatically.
For students deciding to withdraw from a course in which they have already registered, fees are refunded according to the CEC refund policy on which the applicant signs. Requests for refunds are not accepted after the third week of classes. Refund checks may take up to four weeks to process.
Attendance of all classes is required. CEC instructors will record attendance at the beginning of each session. Students who are absent for more than one fifth of the number of sessions of a course without valid excuse will not be entitled to a final grade for that course. The students will receive a “W” grade. Late arrivals and early departures are tracked by the class instructor, the result of three unexcused late arrivals and/or early departures will be equivalent to a day of absence. Late arrivals and early departures are recorded if the students arrive 15+ minutes late or leave 15+ minutes before.
Final examinations are held within one week of the last class session.
Students are not allowed to register for the same course more than two times.
Attestations are offered to students who are enrolled in CEC courses. Requests for attestations can be submitted to the CEC office and may take up to three working days to be ready. Transcripts are provided by the Office of the Registrar. Students should fill out a request form and submit it to the Office of the Registrar.
The CEC follows the AUB calendar with respect to holidays.
All students are expected to abide by the rules and regulations of the university.
Students are encouraged to inform CEC about any changes in their contact information.
The Associate Project Management program offers participants the opportunity to define, plan, and execute a project no matter how simple or complex it may be. Participants will acquire the tools and knowledge necessary to deliver successful projects, both on time and within budget, while meeting any performance specifications determined from the onset. Students will examine the key skills of a project manager and learn how to develop and apply those skills for project success. Participants will also learn how to create a project schedule, resource plan and budget, and how to monitor and evaluate a project to manage time, cost, scope, and resources effectively.
The objective of this program is to provide participants with thorough grounding in aviation-related topics which are management, operation, and regulation. The courses are carefully selected to equip the participants with the skills required to pursue a successful career in various sectors of the aviation industry.
The objective of this program is to provide learning opportunities in selected aspects of business with emphasis on modern developments. Some who may consider enrolling in individual courses to continue their professional development will be given attestations of completed courses.
The program consists of the following six courses to be completed within three years:
The objective of this program is to introduce participants to the process of financial decision-making to serve various business objectives in different settings. The program enables participants to deal with financial decisions facing businesses, household savers, and institutional and individual investors. Participants cover the areas of financial management, financial reports, security analysis, and banking activities.
The program consists of the following four courses to be completed within two years:
The objective of this certificate is to offer instruction on practical, current issues in the human resource field for professional development. Increasingly, companies in Lebanon realize that a motivated, appropriately selected, trained, appraised, and compensated workforce is critical to improving company financial performance and success. Human resource professionals facilitate this process through effective management of human resource issues.
The Human Resource Certificate requires successful completion of four core courses to be completed within two years:
This program is intended for lawyers, engineers, contractors, legal directors, corporate counsels from companies involved in international commercial arbitration, professionals and academics aiming for a career or to expand their knowledge in international commercial arbitration. The course will examine arbitration law and practice from a comparative, multi-jurisdictional perspective, and focuses on the theoretical and practical aspects of modern international commercial comparative arbitration.
This program highlights the essential skills and traits required for future leaders on the social and professional levels. It will help participants stretch their leadership potential and develop their personal abilities and skills. In addition, the program will enable participants to assess their areas of strengths and weaknesses, design personal development plans, and craft effective strategies to achieve their short and long-term goals.
The objective of this program is to provide participants with an understanding of the marketing-management process. The basic components of marketing, such as consumer behavior, marketing research, product distribution, promotion, and price planning will be emphasized.
The program consists of the following four courses to be completed within two years:
The objective of this program is to develop efficient executive secretaries to facilitate the complex and demanding jobs of today’s executives.
The program consists of the following four courses to be completed within two years:
Managing projects has become one of the most important characteristics of modern organizations. This serves to focus responsibility and authority to achieve the organizational goals and retain better control, coordination, communication, and customer relations. This certificate program provides participants with the ability to achieve these objectives via effective project management. Participants will master: (i) leadership and communication skills, (ii) project scheduling and cost control principles, (iii) stakeholders categorizing and managing and (iv) risk identification and mitigation.
This diploma program equips participants with the skills required to pursue a successful career in various sectors of the air transport industry including airlines, airport companies and authorities, civil aviation departments, and air transport consultancies. The program provides the managerial and practical skills required to assist the participants to become more valuable employees or potential employees to international aviation businesses.
The diploma program consists of ten courses divided over two parts which include the Aviation Management Certificate (four courses) plus the diploma focus (six courses). The following are the diploma focus courses to be completed within three years:
This diploma program provides a comprehensive overview of HRM roles and responsibilities in the workplace from a strategic perspective. It fosters and develops the participants’ professional expertise and competencies. This diploma program involves an intensive education program using traditional classroom instruction, hands-on case studies, and executive presentations.
This program consists of the following eight courses to be completed within four years:
The objective of this diploma is to provide an advanced and comprehensive overview of marketing from basic to strategic. The components of marketing, such as consumer behavior, sales management, marketing communication, marketing research, market segmentation, and strategic marketing planning will be emphasized.
The program consists of the following eight courses to be completed within four years:
This course highlights the importance of a customer to the success of any business and discusses the cost of acquiring and/or retaining a customer and the evaluation of the monetary value of a customer. The training also covers the main business challenges that companies face at present, and how CRM helps them address such challenges. This is followed by a detailed discussion of CRM, including implementation strategies, improvement of customer satisfaction / retention, and company profitability.
This course is designed to provide the necessary knowledge and skills an event planner should acquire. It focuses on the fundamentals of event planning, the communication process, and event branding and marketing. The course includes organizing and planning actual events taking place on AUB campus.
This course teaches students how to greet people, converse with them, understand their business and management styles while respecting their cultural attitudes. Topics include: first impressions and networking skills, dressing for success, communication at its best, business lunching and dining etiquette, hosting business potentials, and mastering business meetings.
The objective of this course is to introduce participants to the essential skills needed to be successful leaders. Participants will be able to determine their leadership qualities and personal responsibilities style. They will also understand their responsibility in developing further as leaders. Participants will learn how to set, evaluate, and follow up on short and long-term objectives. The teacher of this course will use a practical approach emphasizing exercises, discussion, group work, and practical experience. A pre-test will be given at the beginning of the course and a post-test at the end so that participants will be able to evaluate their leadership skills and plan for improvement.
This course is designed to help participants understand the relationship between emotions and decision-making and their role in developing their own emotional intelligence. The course focuses on the importance of emotional intelligence to our health and leadership qualities. Participants will learn to identify their emotions, express themselves clearly, and understand others. They will also learn how to motivate themselves and others, and how to plan for self-management in order to achieve higher emotional intelligence.
The main objectives of this course are to introduce participants to the essential skills needed for a successful Trainer, and to help them plan implement and evaluate one training course on Elementary Leadership Skills. Main topics include characteristics of a successful training program, research methods for training needs assessment, structure of a training program, managing training problems, characteristics of a successful trainer, and importance of leadership training in development.
In this course and through a hands-on approach, students will learn how to develop, market, and manage an e-commerce business. Students’ personal laptops are required.
Initiated and developed through the National Association of Nonprofit Accountants and Consultants (NPAC), CNAP is the gold standard training for nonprofit financial professionals. CNAP is a turnkey training program that offers professional certification to nonprofit finance office staff. CNAP is now offered in the Middle East by Wegner CPAs, based in the US. The seminar covers practical skills that can be immediately applied to day-to-day operations, including financial reporting, internal controls, budget development, and governance. The seminar prepares participants to sit for the international exam and acquire the CNAP certification.
This course provides junior project managers with the basic knowledge and preparation required to pass the CAPM certification exam. It follows the outline of the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK). Each topic is introduced and discussed, with emphasis on the Inputs-Processes-Tools and Techniques-Outputs structure outlined in the PMBOK. This course is approved for credit (25 PDUs) by the Project Management Institute.
This course introduces senior project managers to the science of Project Management and how it applies to their business; and refreshes the knowledge of those who want to sit for the PMP exam. The basic elements of project management will be discussed: PMP logistics, integration management, project scope management, project time management, cost management, quality management, human resource management, communication, risk, procurement, and professional responsibility. Each topic is introduced and discussed with emphasis on the Inputs-Processes Tools and Techniques-Outputs structure outlined in the PMBOK. This course is approved for credit (35 PDUs) by the Project Management Institute.
This course is designed to improve the students’ productivity and job satisfaction by developing their understanding of the causes and consequences of stress in their work environment. Students will also learn time management strategies such as workload planning and task prioritization. The course includes case studies, real-life examples, and practical sessions.
This soft skills course is designed to equip students with essential competencies for academic excellence and personal growth. Covering a variety of topics such as Emotional Intelligence, Career Guidance, Effective Communication, Time and Stress Management, Presentation Skills, Teamwork, Management Skills, Conflict Resolution, Leadership, and Cultural Diversity, each module aims to enhance students’ interpersonal skills, strategic thinking, and adaptability in diverse environments. Through a series of focused, 3-hour sessions, students will be prepared to navigate the complexities of both their academic and future professional lives efficiently.
This certification, in collaboration with DisasterReady, will introduce the Core Humanitarian Principles and Standards as a framework to support local organizations in establishing internal emergency response systems, improving the quality of response, and fostering collaboration. This is a blended certificate; courses are given online and in-person. Face-to-face classes are provided at AUB and the online self-study courses are available free of charge on DisasterReady. For instructions on how to access the online courses, please refer to the DisasterReady Guide.
This program provides training for individuals to become coaches who train school teams on how to lead school-based improvement founded on TAMAM’s research-based approach that is customized and grounded in the context of the Arab Region. This program prepares the coaches to acquire the needed skills and competencies to provide continuous guidance and support for the school teams while being coached on TAMAM eleven competencies, skills related to the school improvement journey, and the attitudes required to sustain their commitment to lead school-based improvement. Moreover, this program prepares the coaches with the appropriate approach to monitor the work of the school teams and to provide them with adequate support. The approach also prepares the coaches with the skills to negotiate with the administrators of schools to urge them to provide the teams with supportive conditions that sustain their commitment to engage in TAMAM activities and facilitate their work on leading the school-based improvement even after the gradual withdrawal of the coaches. The Program is based on international literature related to educational leadership and school improvement but is designed to fit the context of the Arab Region and is presented in Arabic Language.
The purpose of this certificate is to expose practitioners and prospective teachers in various Early Childhood Education contexts to both theoretical and practical knowledge regarding current trends in early childhood education, child development and teaching, and practices in the field. It also aims to develop the related skills for better performance. New educational programs and approaches are explored in light of findings of new brain research regarding how children learn and develop. The implications for appropriate practices are studied in various areas which include curriculum, methods of instruction, classroom management, parental involvement, and the changing role of the teacher. Special emphasis is placed upon the inquiry method and the development of creative and critical thinking.
The program consists of the following four courses to be completed within two years:
This certificate aims to provide youth and adults with intellectual disabilities with an inclusive university based educational and career guidance program that responds to their needs and prepares them for career attainment. Its courses address subject matters in a variety of life skill courses in addition to computer skills, art and music therapy, and internship hours in selected business platforms. The certificate’s program offers knowledge and skills for students to be effective, independent productive individuals in careers that are best suited to their likes and strengths.
This course is an introduction to TAMAM’s Capacity-Building Program that aims to prepare educators to lead sustainable school-based improvement. The Program is based on international literature related to educational leadership and school improvement but is designed to fit the context of the Arab Region and is presented in Arabic Language. This course aims at introducing the educational theoretical background for sustainable school-based improvement and the needed principles and strategies to lead improvement. The course describes the characteristics of self-renewing schools, the educator who leads improvement, and the profile of the students we aspire to graduate. The course explains the knowledge, skills, and attitudes that educators need to become agents of change in their educational institutions. It also presents the steps followed to launch an innovative intervention, and the procedure to design, implement and evaluate an improvement project, which are referred to as “TAMAM School Improvement Journey.” The course also discusses the challenges that could face the launching of school-based improvement and suggests strategies to overcome these challenges using the leadership competencies and skills for based-improvement. In this course, the participants will engage in interactive activities and reflections that help them understand the nature of the process of leading school-based improvement.
This course aims to familiarize students with the English and the mathematical and reasoning components of the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT). It helps them practice their English language skills and vocabulary and basic math and reasoning skills.
This course aims to familiarize students with the English component of the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT). It helps them practice their English language skills and vocabulary.
This course aims to familiarize students with the mathematical and reasoning components of the SAT test. It reviews mathematical concepts and helps students practice their basic math and reasoning skills.
Provide a large diverse public (different ages and generations) with no previous musical knowledge, a basic appreciation and practice of Arabic and Oriental Music in its various aspects: theory, history, voice, and instruments: wind, string, and percussion.
This certificate provides an overview of strategic communication skills and requirements in traditional media, social media, as well as corporate sector institutions. The courses address topics that range from interpersonal communication skills, public speaking, public relations, campaigning, image production, branding, in addition to variety of advertising and marketing techniques. The certificate aims to boost the participants’ capabilities in terms of constructing, packaging, promoting, and selling ideas in competitive marketplaces.
The certificate offers a comprehensive insight into the practices of journalism in the digital age. The courses address a wide range of issues related to media ethics, digital storytelling, visual media production, investigative journalism, mobile reporting, in addition to other relevant fields in journalism. Through its diverse topics, rigorous content and interactive exercises, the program aims to advance the participants’ skills and expertise when creating content for multimedia platforms.
The program is composed of eight courses: four in journalism, and four in strategic communication. In other words, to complete this diploma program, students must complete the Journalism certificate and the Strategic Communication certificate.
Certificate and Diploma Programs Course Descriptions
CABT 205 Central Aspects & Agreement to Arbitrate 30 hrs.
This course provides a thorough understanding of arbitration in comparison to other ADR mechanisms and litigation, definitions of arbitration, concepts of arbitration, juridical nature of arbitration, delocalized arbitration, international and domestic arbitration, institutional and ad hoc arbitration, disputes resolved “ex aequo et bono”, the relationship between state courts and international arbitration, legal issues relating to arbitration agreements, concepts of Arbitrability, Separability, and State Immunity implications on arbitration.
CABT 206 Arbitral Tribunal, Jurisdiction, Powers, and Process 30 hrs.
This course provides a comprehensive discussion of all major issues relating to the arbitration tribunal, appropriate number of arbitrators and appointment procedures, main rights and obligations of arbitrators and the parties to an arbitration, understand the various theories for the source of rights and obligations of arbitration tribunals, liability of arbitrators and arbitration institutions, challenge and replacement of arbitrators, arbitration proceedings from both theoretical and practical perspectives, the effect of the commencement of arbitration, the importance and content of preliminary meetings and orders, with review of terms of reference, the role and style of written submissions, the procedure at hearings before arbitrators, hearings in international commercial arbitration, and the rules of evidence as applied in international commercial arbitration.
CABT 207 Applicable Laws of Arbitration 30 hrs.
This course provides a thorough understanding of the implication of conflict of laws in international commercial arbitration, discusses how applicable law is determined in international arbitration, methods of determining applicable law by the arbitration tribunal, the application of national laws and “Contrat Sans Loi”, the relevance of mandatory rules in arbitration and the importance of public policy considerations, the content of applicable substantive law, the lex mercatoria, its sources and principles, the application of general principles of law in international arbitration, the application of extra-legal standards, Lex Arbitri and Curial Law, and law applicable to arbitrability.
CABT 208 Arbitral Award 30 hrs.
This course provides an in-depth evaluation of the requirements relating to form, content and delivery of awards, the appeal of the arbitral award, the circumstances for a challenge to an award and relevant and competent courts for such challenges, the recognition and enforcement of domestic and foreign awards, the grounds and procedure to refuse enforcement of foreign awards, and a comprehensive examination of the 1958 New York Convention and other conventions.
CACT 101 Principles of Accounting I 30 hrs.
This course introduces students to principles of recording transactions, the preparation of financial statements, and completion of the accounting cycle.
CACT 201 Principles of Accounting II 30 hrs.
This course is a continuation of Accounting I. It covers depreciation policies and procedures, depletion and amortization, income determination, partnership accounts, corporate capital accounts, dividends and retained earnings.
CACT 301 Cost Accounting and Control 30 hrs.
This course focuses on the nature and purpose of cost accounting; basic techniques of process and job costing; accounting of materials, labor and overhead; development and use of cost budgets and standards for planning and evaluation of performance; cost classification in relation to behavior; and cost condition statements as tools for evaluating alternative courses of action.
CACT 302 Auditing 30 hrs.
This course focuses on the principles and procedures covering the public accountant’s responsibilities in examining and reporting on financial statements of business concerns, including professional ethics, legal responsibility scope, and application of audit procedures.
CAMH 201 Child and Adolescent Mental Health and Wellbeing in a Socio-Ecological Perspective 30 hrs.
This course will introduce the participants to the concepts of Child and Adolescent Mental Health and Wellbeing. The socio-ecological perspective will be employed to explore the mental health of children, adolescents and young people, highlighting the significant role of the surrounding networks of individuals and systems (family, school, community, etc.) that can contribute to (protect or hinder) the mental health and wellbeing of children and adolescents. The course will focus on the interplay of risk and protective factors across developmental stages, emphasizing the importance of supporting the resilience of children, adolescents, and their caregivers. In addition, the course will invite participants to apply the theories to practice in diverse contexts of adversity, and critically reflect on MHPSS practice with children and adolescents in specific life circumstances.
CAMH 202 Child Development: strengths and challenges 30 hrs.
This course will introduce learners to typical developmental areas and milestones. Major risk and protective factors usually associated with developmental delays and difficulties will be covered through the lens of the biopsychosocial model (placing the developmental difficulties in the context of the child). After having presented typical developmental milestones, the course will go over deviations from typical development and its associated difficulties.
CAMH 203 Screening and Assessment in Child and Adolescent Mental Health 30 hrs.
This course covers the screening and assessment of mental health and developmental difficulties of children and adolescents. Learners will be trained to conduct psychosocial assessments (screening, referral, and documentation), while selecting and administering relevant tools. They will discover how to explore the multifaced dimensions of a problem, identify strengths and challenges at individual and ecological levels, existing coping resources and mechanisms, to then be able to formulate with the child and their family, desired areas for change. This course is based on a participatory approach to mental health care. Participants will be invited to share their practices and resources, building a mutual understanding of their assessments.
CAMH 204 Ethics and Human Rights in Practice 30 hrs.
The purpose of this course is to provide an in-depth exploration of ethical and professional issues pertinent to provision of mental health care with a special focus on issues that specialized or non-specialized CAMH practitioners may face within the care continuum. Topics include privacy, confidentiality, record keeping, informed consent, navigating roles and boundaries of competence, integrity, communal responsibility, safeguarding and working with vulnerable groups and conflicts of interest.
CAMH 301 Evidence-Based Interventions and Contextual Adaptations 30 hrs.
This course aims to provide a foundational overview of understanding and applying evidence-based intervention techniques for practitioners working with children and their families. Sessions will introduce students to key evidence-based strategies for working with children and families, methods for systematically contextually and culturally adapting evidence-based interventions, and methods for assessing the impact of MHPSS interventions and interpreting research findings. Teaching methods will include lectures, group discussions, reflections on students’ own experiences, and role-play of techniques. The course is designed to complement Course 6- Competency/skills course: Working with children and adolescents I. In this course, specific techniques will be introduced. In Course 6, students will further strengthen their core competencies in applying some of these techniques.
CAMH 302 Competency-based course - Working with Children and Adolescents (individuals) 30 hrs.
This course will focus on building and strengthening the competencies and skills of participants in providing individual and person-centered mental health support to children & adolescents. The course will focus on a variety of soft skills and evidence-based child friendly techniques that will contribute to promoting the wellbeing and resilience of children and adolescents. Participants will be encouraged to practice the skills to contextualized scenarios through role play and reflect on their skills considering what may demonstrate advanced helping skills. In addition, the course will invite participants to apply the theoretical knowledge gained in Term 1 using appropriate skills to offer counselling and psychoeducation support to children and adolescents in various contexts of adversity and life circumstances.
CAMH 303 Competency-based course - Working with Children and Adolescents (groups) 30 hrs.
This course covers competencies and skills needed to deliver psychological and psychosocial support for groups of children or adolescents. The course includes an overview of the socialization process, group formation and how to manage challenging group dynamics, as well as how to choose the appropriate types of groups for different needs. This course offers a practical guide to working with groups, addressing the objectives, modalities, and logistics of a group activity/intervention in mental health, practicing group facilitation skills, and sharing experiences. Participants are familiarized with group-based mental health programs and activities.
CAMH 304 Working with Caregivers, Families and Communities 30 hrs.
The main aim of this course is to equip mental health professionals with the basic competencies promoting their work with the support system surrounding the child/adolescent, namely parents, families, and communities. Through this course professionals will learn to identify important agents in the child/adolescent’s life, in order to engage them in a common support strategy, focusing on delineating the separate roles of each. We will focus on core competencies such as communication skills and rapport building, to ensure adherence to interventions, homing in on contextualizing core competencies to fit each culture/family. Ultimately, we hope that mental health professionals will feel empowered to guide the family/community in building a strong support system promoting the wellbeing and welfare of the child/adolescent.
CAVM 101 Air Transport Fundamentals 30 hrs.
This course Studies how the air transportation system relates to airlines, airports, Civil Aviation Authorities (CAAs) and Air Navigation Services (ANS).
CAVM 102 Aviation Policy and Regulation 30 hrs.
Students obtain the necessary skills to understand and manage civil aviation policy and regulation.
CAVM 103 Aviation Operations Management 30 hrs.
This course strengthens students’ understanding of the key airline and airport management principles by drawing on the best practices shared by industry experts.
CAVM 104 Aviation Safety Management Systems 30 hrs.
This course will help learners understand the function, role, and importance of developing and implementing a Safety Management System (SMS).
CAVM 201 Aviation Strategic Management 30 hrs.
Students will learn the latest in strategic planning for aviation authorities and aviation related industries and benefit from comprehensive case studies.
CAVM 203 Aviation Marketing 30 hrs.
Growing uncertainty and competition in the global aviation industry is forcing airlines and airports to reinvent their marketing strategies. This course looks at the latest airline and airport marketing and commercial trends to assist participants in revamping their marketing practices.
CAVM 301 Airport Design and Master Planning 30 hrs.
This course provides the principles of airport master planning and demand forecasting. It presents common approaches to design and implement reliable ground access, airside facilities, passenger processes, as well as security and baggage systems.
CAVM 302 Airline Business Management 30 hrs.
This course provides an analytical perspective of various airline strategies and business models. Participants learn how airlines are managed and operated in a competitive global environment.
CAVM 303 Research Methods and Forecasting in Aviation 30 hrs.
This course provides participants with the theories and methods of research in the aviation industry. A range of both quantitative and qualitative methodologies is explored, and various techniques for aviation research are examined.
CBUS 101 Introduction to Business 30 hrs.
The purpose of this course is to provide students with the opportunity to study many dimensions of the business system. Subjects covered include management and organization, human resource management, information for business decision-making, financial information, and business and its environment.
CBUS 102 Business English 30 hrs.
The purpose of this course is to focus on the communication requirements of participants in business situations in order to project a professional image and avoid costly mistakes. Guided activities include problem-solving, information transfer tasks, role playing and transfers to participants’ work environments to develop confidence in applying common uses of language structures, business terminology, and expressions.
CBUS 202 Office Procedures and Routines 30 hrs.
The purpose of this course is to present fundamental principles and successful practices for completing office work effectively and efficiently. Subjects covered include techniques for general secretarial duties, such as filing, information processing skills, preparing, and publishing reports, handling mail and electronic messages, using effective telecommunication practices, making meeting arrangements, making travel arrangements, keeping company books and records, and maintaining good human relations proper etiquette.
CBUS 203 Office Automation 30 hrs.
This course is intended to introduce students to computer office automation systems which are designed primarily to improve office productivity and efficiency. It focuses on topics like managing documents, electronic filing systems, electronic mail, maintaining calendars and appointments, and word processing using Microsoft Word (advanced features like manipulating tables, merging documents, using style, outline, footnotes, pictures) and spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel (advanced features like formulas, functions, charts, page setup, database management, filtering).
CCDC 101 International Relations and Diplomacy 30 hrs.
This course provides participants with the fundamental knowledge needed in the field of Cultural Diplomacy and International Relations, with a particular emphasis on the application of Cultural Diplomacy in the framework of foreign policy and as practiced by the private sector and civil society. The course uses a historical and case study approach and addresses the most important contemporary international issues.
CCDC 201 Global Governance and Diplomacy 30 hrs.
This course provides participants with a substantial knowledge of Cultural Diplomacy as practiced by global governance institutions and international organizations around the world. A particular emphasis is put on Cultural Diplomacy’s role in global governance to improve the ways in which the diversity of cultures can properly understand each other and to facilitate cooperation more effectively at the political economic, and cultural levels. The course provides analysis of the practice of Cultural Diplomacy at the multilateral level by examining specific case studies of global governance organizations and international organizations.
CCDC 202 Conflict Zone Mediation 30 hrs.
The course provides a thorough background in Cultural Diplomacy, using a historical and case study approach, while further accentuating the role and potential of Cultural Diplomacy in conflict resolution and mediation, with the end goal of strengthening international relations. It addresses contemporary international issues, with classroom lectures and seminars supplemented by lectures and briefings at international and non-governmental organizations; educational events, conferences, tours, and meetings with foreign officials are further incorporated into the curriculum. In addition, the program allows participants the opportunity to attend all ICD conferences, events, presentations, and other activities.
CCDC 203 Sustainable Development and the Global Markets 30 hrs.
The course provides participants with the fundamental knowledge needed in the field of Cultural Diplomacy and International Economics, with a particular emphasis on the role of Cultural Diplomacy in the economic policies of Nation States; the encouragement of sustainable tourism; the use of Cultural Diplomacy in the development of national brands; the international dimension of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Socially Responsible Investment (SRI); and the global economics and Environmental Responsibility. In particular, the course provides a thorough background in the practice of Cultural Diplomacy in international trade, nation branding, tourism, the engagement of international corporations & business, fostering entrepreneurship and building cultural economic bridges between nations and groups of nations.
CCDC 204 Cultural Diplomacy by the Arts, Music, and Cinema 30 hrs.
This course provides participants with core knowledge in the field of Cultural Diplomacy, with a special emphasis on the use of the arts, music, and cinema as methods of cultural diplomacy. It combines both theory and practical case studies from a wide variety of fields, such as international relations, diplomacy, the humanities, and culture. It also provides a thorough analysis of a diverse selection of cultural diplomacy institutions and the application of cultural diplomacy in the framework of foreign policy, domestic policy, and multiculturalism.
CEDU 217 Principles of School Improvement 30 hrs.
This course aims at introducing the educational theoretical background for sustainable school-based improvement and the needed principals and strategies to initiate, implement, and transform the innovative interventions into sustainable practices that support sustainable self-renewal of schools. The course describes the characteristics of self-renewing schools, the educator who leads improvement, and the profile of the student we aspire to graduate. This course also introduces the TAMAM coaching approach and explains the coaches’ roles and responsibilities while training the school teams to follow the TAMAM research-based and contextualized approach to leading school-based-improvement. The course illustrates the personal and professional characteristics, and the technical skills individuals should exhibit to become a successful coach for school-based improvement.
CEDU 218 Building Capacity to Lead Change 30 hrs.
This course aims to provide coaches with the strategies used to train school teams on the TAMAM eleven competencies. The course provides a deep explanation to the knowledge, skills, and attitudes of each of the TAMAM eleven competencies and presents tips for the coaches to guide them in training the school teams. The course also presents the available resources and coaching modules related to these competencies.
CEDU 219 The school Improvement Journey 30 hrs.
This course aims to provide coaches with the strategies used to train school teams on the TAMAM School Improvement Journey that school teams follow to design an improvement project. The course provides a deep explanation to each station of the TAMAM school improvement journey and presents the available resources and coaching modules related to these competencies. The course also presents tips for the coaches to guide them in training the school teams and highlights the major aspects and challenges that coaches should be aware of.
CEDU 220 Coaching Roles and Responsibilities 30 hrs.
This course aims at introducing the steps on the coaching journey that the coaches follow to design, monitor and implement the coaching plan. The course trains the coaches on how to collect data about the school and its team, how to analyze the collected data to identify the coaching needs, how to design the coaching plan based on needs, and how to plan for the teams’ learning experiences. The course also trains the coaches on how to collect data about the team’s progress to monitor and evaluate their work on the improvement journey, their acquisition of the TAMAM competencies, and their motivation to work on improvement. This course also discusses the coaches’ role in coordinating with expert coaches who train and support the team in special topics and areas related to their improvement project. Throughout this course, the participants will be introduced to the training modules and resources available at TAMAM, in addition to the templates and tools that coaches, and the team members can use for data collection, analysis or documentation.
CECE 201 Trends in Early Childhood Education 30 hrs.
This course will lay the foundation for understanding the field of early childhood education. Topics cover the following key areas of professional knowledge: a history and theoretical foundation of early care and education, types of early childhood programs and settings, child growth and development, an overview of the profession, professional responsibilities and ethical conduct, and current trends and issues in ECE. This course provides a basic introduction to the nature of human growth and development as it occurs from conception through early childhood. Students learn about motor, cognitive, social, emotional, moral, aesthetic, and language development in early childhood. The course will lead its way to the importance of developmentally appropriate practices (DAP) in the field.
CECE 202 Developmentally Appropriate Practices in the EC classroom 30 hrs.
This course covers an overview of developmentally appropriate practices and standards in early childhood education programs. The course begins with students discussing the major developmental stages, domains, and milestones of child development, while exploring the significant role and impact of play on the social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth and development of young children. Using this strategy, students will become familiar with content of various subject matter areas (including math, science, social studies, language, art, music, movement, and outdoor play) to develop appropriate activities and foster optimal learning in preschool children.
CECE 203 Curriculum and Planning in Early Childhood Education 30 hrs.
This course focuses on curriculum development and teaching strategies with a developmentally appropriate approach in early childhood contexts. Students will understand where the curriculum comes from and what are the different types of planning. This course focuses on methods of planning developmentally appropriate curriculum for preschool age children. Topics include curriculum development, thematic planning, daily schedules, lesson planning, evaluation of curriculum effectiveness, and the role of the teacher in facilitating curriculum for preschool children.
CECE 204 Managing the Early Childhood Classroom 30 hrs.
This course will address age-appropriate behavior expectations for classrooms and ideas for supporting student learning. Different factors that play a role in classroom management will be explored in depth, bringing together all previous learning related to ECE. Motivation theory, positive reinforcement and behavior support plans will be covered. Major theories of behavior will be considered as they relate to educational settings.
CECN 101 Introduction to Economics 30 hrs.
This course is a survey of economic principles that include national income accounting and analysis, monetary and fiscal policies, and demand and supply analysis.
CECN 301 Money and Banking 30 hrs.
This course focuses on management of commercial banks, the structure of commercial banking, management of bank funds and the role of money in the economy.
CFIN 101 Principles of Finance 30 hrs.
This course is an introduction to the field of financial management, including the institutional framework of finance, the role of finance in the business firm, financial analysis, planning and control, working capital management, cash budgeting, and elements of capital budgeting.
CFIN 301 Financial Statements Analysis 30 hrs.
This course focuses on the description and interpretation of reported and audited financial statements, limitations of company reports, analysis of financial ratios, examinations of professional practices regarding measurement and disclosure of financial information, and development of skills needed to read, analyze, and evaluate financial statements. Prerequisite: CFIN 101.
CFIN 302 Investment Analysis 30 hrs.
This course focuses on the description and analysis of the sources of investment information, various investment vehicles, operations of security markets, trading environment, security valuation models, investment objectives, and modern techniques of investing in securities. Prerequisite: CFIN 101.
CFIN 303 Commercial Banking 30 hrs.
This course is an introduction to banking regulations, evolution of banking activities, description of banking accounts and lending practices, functions and operations of commercial banks, credit analysis, liquidity management, assets, and liability management, profitability, and adequacy measures. Prerequisite: CFIN 101.
CHMN 201 Principles and Standards of Humanitarianism 30 hrs.
This course gives an overview of the main principles of humanitarian action. In this course you will learn about the most important principles of aid work, participation, doing no harm, and accountability. Participants will be exposed to realistic scenarios and apply the principles to challenges they will face while assisting disaster-affected communities.
CHMN 202 Safety, Security and Staff Care 30 hrs.
This course introduces concepts, principles and explores the safety, security and staff care measures necessary for humanitarian workers to effectively perform their roles in insecure and unsafe environments.
CHMN 203 Humanitarian Programming 30 hrs.
This course builds knowledge for any learner who is proactive about developing the core competencies of disaster readiness and survival planning. In addition, it offers essential preparation for a variety of emergency situations and inconveniences that might be encountered. Participants will also be introduced to the disaster cycle, specifically the mitigation and recovery phases, and will create an extensive personal preparedness plan for survival in the absence of common amenities, such as food and water, shelter, and communication.
CHMN 204 Humanitarian Leadership and Operations 30 hrs.
This course builds knowledge of humanitarian practices, fundamental principles, and aspects of delivering aid and promoting human welfare in the context of humanitarian relief and development.
CHRM 101 Overview of Human Resource Management 30 hrs.
This course introduces the main concepts of managing human resources in organizations, discusses the various roles that HRM departments play and demonstrates how HR policies and practices help support the business strategy. Topics include the strategic role of HRM, job analysis and personnel planning, recruitment and selection, training and development, performance management, compensation, and retention as well as the ethical aspect of HRM.
CHRM 201 Workforce Planning and Staffing 30 hrs.
This course explores how organizations plan for changes in their workforce, create recruitment strategies, and develop selection systems to identify the best talent for their businesses. It encompasses planning for, establishing, and maintaining a quality work force; identifying critical specifications for filling positions; recruiting a pool of talent; developing methods for selecting from the talent pool; and creating desirable person/job and organization fit.
CHRM 202 Total Compensation and Benefits 30 hrs.
This course conveys applied knowledge about compensation systems for aspiring HR professionals. The course objective is to provide a solid understanding of the art of compensation practice and its role in promoting companies’ competitive advantages. It is assumed that students will be best prepared to assume the role of competent compensation strategist if they possess a solid understanding of compensation practices. Thus, we will examine the context of compensation practice, the criteria used to compensate employees, compensation system design issues, employee benefits, and contemporary challenges that compensation professionals will face well into the 21st century.
CHRM 203 Employee Training and Development 30 hrs.
Rapid changes in technology and job design, along with the increasing importance of learning- and knowledge-based organizations make training and development an increasingly important topic in human resources development. In this course, students will learn how to identify training and development needs through needs assessments, analyze jobs and tasks to determine training and development objectives, create appropriate training objectives, design effective training and development programs using different techniques or methods, implement a variety of different training and development activities, and evaluate training and development programs.
CHRM 301 Managing Human Behavior in Organizations 30 hrs.
This course introduces students to many of the basic principles of human behavior that effective managers use when managing individuals and groups in organizations. These include theories relating to individual differences in abilities and attitudes, attribution, motivation, group dynamics, power and politics, leadership, conflict resolution, organizational culture, and organizational structure and design.
CHRM 302 Managing the Employment Relationship: HRM, Society and the Law 30 hrs.
The purpose of this course is to increase student’s knowledge of legislation and practices related to employment and labor law in the work environment and to provide an introduction to the basic elements of the relationship between employers and their employees. This course provides an overview of legal issues affecting human resources management. It focuses on the impact of law on individuals in organizations, recognition of legal problems, and the legal impact of human resources decisions. It also integrates employment and labor laws with social and economic forces shaping the current diverse management-labor environment.
CHRM 401 Strategic Management 30 hrs.
This course highlights the systematic approach that companies use to plan, develop, execute, and evaluate the functional decisions that will enable them to achieve their long-term goals. It focuses on the process of delimiting the company’s mission, vision, strategies, and corporate goals as well as developing the internal plans, policies, and procedures to successfully accomplish all projects and programs. Throughout this course, students will learn how to understand the competitors’ positioning, set clear goals and review the business strategies in order to better cope with various changing factors (i.e. political, economic, social, technological, environmental and legal) which may directly and indirectly impact the company’s overall performance and business operations. The course will also address the SWOT concept and how to align all divisional/departmental/unit goals to a well-defined business mission and vision, and tackle McKinsey 7S model and how to strategically manage the company’s overall assets and business operations including monitoring of business results, benchmarking, evaluating the efficacy and efficiency of the processes, controlling factors and dealing with change.
CHRM 402 Advanced Topics in Human Capital Management 30 hrs.
This course is designed to give students insights into contemporary and future HRM issues. It addresses leading-edge human resource management theories and practices in terms of their ability to have a positive impact on organizational results and encourage desired employee attitudes and behaviors. This course will help students understand the diverse aspects of HRM, while providing knowledge of the tools and techniques of the modern Human Resource Manager. Main topics cover the importance of managing intangible assets, knowledge management and learning organizations, flexibility, empowerment, and ethics.
CINR 101 Basic Skills for Interior Design 42 hrs.
This course teaches students to develop skills and techniques in order to visualize interior design ideas; develop critical thinking and creativity in relation to space, with the ability to draw sketches and learn survey of sites; and read existing structures, scaled plans, elevations and sections with a hint of presentations, renderings and knowledge of volume and proportions. Students explore the fundamentals of interior construction.
CINR 102 Elements and History of Design Styles 42 hrs.
This course introduces the elements that affect the interior spaces, focusing on color and its implications, fundamentals of lighting design and major finish materials. Students will explore furniture styles from renaissance till modern era, with special consideration given to the cultural, social, and political contexts in which they were designed and used. Site visits to galleries, art spaces and showrooms will be organized. Prerequisite: CINR 101.
CINR 103 Drawing and Rendering for Interior Spaces 42 hrs.
This course concentrates on hand drawing and introduces rendering materials, methods, techniques, shades, and shadows. Students will use mixed media to learn color theory. They will also learn the mechanical skills needed to visually communicate spatial concepts and develop floor plans into three-dimensional interiors by exploring the principles of isometric views and one point perspective drawing.
CINR 201 AutoCAD for Interior Designers 42 hrs.
Using a combination of lecture, demonstration and hands-on exercises, this course will introduce the basic tools necessary to translate drafting skills into a digital format. It will focus on the concepts and the use of key commands of AutoCAD, the leading drafting software for the construction and design industry, required to draw and print 2D engineering drawings. Prerequisite: CINR 101.
CINR 202 Practice of Interior Design 42 hrs.
The course will enhance students’ problem-solving capabilities, technical drawing, and analytical skills. Students will develop a professional and creative approach to design by presenting a complete residential project. Prerequisites: CINR 102 and CINR 201.
CINR 203 Technical Detailing and Execution Drawing 42 hrs.
The course concentrates on presentation techniques, survey, construction, and detailing. Taking a specific area of the residential project (bathroom, kitchen), students will explore and learn construction methods, appropriate use of materials and how to detail joints and junctions. The studio project work is supported by a series of lectures on materials with visits to showrooms and suppliers to develop awareness of current ranges, materials, and finishes. Prerequisites: CINR 102 and CINR 201.
CINR 301 Advanced Interior Architecture Project 42 hrs.
This course deals with large scale projects, public and commercial. Students will be involved in researching the influence of human factors and design standards to analyze existing spaces and propose creative design solutions that will satisfy the new project requirements. Prerequisites: CINR 202 and CINR 203.
CINR 302 Supervised Research Project 42 hrs.
This course develops the research skills of students in undertaking a supervised project from concept to readiness for execution. Emphasis is on methodology, structuring of ideas and final presentation of a complete rendered project. Prerequisite: CINR 301.
CJRN 201 Media Law and Ethics 30 hrs.
This course addresses media ethics as globally understood and standardized. It engages with the most common ethical dilemmas that journalists and other media practitioners face in their career, in theory and practice. In addition, the course examines the basic legal guidelines that govern the media industry and the variations in these guidelines across different countries. The course aims to delineate the interrelation between ethics and law in the digital age. It addresses issues pertaining to freedom of expression, defamation, copyright violations, invasion of privacy, and violent media representations. The course also explores the social responsibilities of journalists and editors on multimedia platforms.
CJRN 202 Investigative Journalism 30 hrs.
This course focuses on the principles, skills and tools required to complete investigative reports. Participants review examples of investigative pieces, learn the history of investigative reporting and its role in society, study various investigative techniques, and develop familiarity with online and offline sources. By the end of the course, participants will get a solid overview of fact-checking and learn about the various ways of telling/writing stories. The course is largely hands-on, with multiple investigative exercises included.
CJRN 203 Mobile Reporting 30 hrs.
This course aims to familiarize participants with the means of producing journalistic stories on mobile devices. It focuses on flexible, fast, and cost-effective methods of generating media content and preparing it for publication. The intensive course is divided into two workshops, each extending over 3-4 days and separated by 2 weeks. The course is meant to highlight the possibilities presented by mobile reporting, the most important user-friendly platforms, programs, and applications, in addition to the basics of shooting and editing videos using smartphones.
CJRN 204 Multimedia Journalism 30 hrs.
This course explores the emerging opportunities and challenges in the current digital age in terms of generating data, crosschecking, networking with sources, creating and arranging audiovisual material, and expanding outreach. The course highlights the differences between reporting to TV, radio, and online outlets. It also examines the challenges of adapting to new media technologies and of diversifying the forms of engagement depending on the context and the target audience. Moreover, it highlights the distinction between digital storytelling and other forms of reporting.
CLCE 110 Daily Living Skills I 48 hrs.
Students are introduced to the program learning how to give the right information about themselves and their families. They will later focus on selecting and managing a household and consider space, location, and budget while searching for a house. They will be able to identify types of houses and the advantages and the disadvantages of these different types of houses. They will also learn the difference between renting and buying a house and decide what exactly they need. Later in the term, students will identify the basic furniture, tools and appliances needed for a specific house by sorting out what is essential and what is luxurious. They will also learn the basic cleaning and maintenance activities one needs for a house.
CLCE 111 Daily Living Skills II 48 hrs.
In this course, Students will learn about caring for personal needs. They will be able to obtain, interpret, and understand health information. Students will also gain knowledge of common illness, prevention and treatment by general understanding of medical problems, medicine and their use. Students will also learn about the importance of hygiene and how cleanliness is very related to health. Later in the term, they will build on their knowledge about the importance of dressing up appropriately according to a certain occasion and a specific place the students are going to. By the end of the term, they will be able to know how to take care of their personal needs as well as obtaining health measures like healthy diet, exercise and stress reduction.
CLCE 112 Self Determination and Interpersonal Skills I 48 hrs.
This course helps the students to work on their social and emotional well-being. In this course, the students learn about personal traits and identify personal needs. They identify personal roles and the responsibilities that each role has. The students also learn and demonstrate listening and responding skills as well as the different social behaviors needed in different situations in a society.
CLCE 113 Self Determination and Interpersonal Skills II 48 hrs.
This course is a continuation of CLCE 112. It will focus on teaching additional everyday expressions, phrases, and terms that are typically used in business, social, and community settings. Emphasis will be placed on making good decisions, with regards to a variety of personal and social topics, as well as learning more about oneself and the world in which we live. Social, emotional, self-regulation, executive function, and adaptive skills will continue to be embedded in the curriculum/ lessons, which will continue to be taught in lecture/small group/whole group formats, and which will include many hands-on and out of class activities.
CLCE 114 Functional Math I 48 hrs.
This course focuses on teaching basic math skills that are needed for everyday life. The course covers basic counting and computation skills (in both English and Arabic), reading and writing numbers up to million, ordering & comparing numbers, as well as problem solving. It focuses on practical use such as in calculators, basic measurement, capacity, weight, temperature, shapes, and patterns.
CLCE 115 Functional Math II 48 hrs.
This course will elaborate on the skills learned in Functional Math I. It will focus on the concepts related to operations as well as problem solving. It will also focus on the practical use of numbers, as well as measurement of distances, weight, volume, temperature, and time. Money operations related to handling money when making a purchase, knowing how much to pay, and how much to expect in change, when paying with cash or a credit or debit card.
CLCE 116 Computer Skills I 48 hrs.
This course focuses on teaching basic computer skills needed to log in, send emails and attachments, and save files. The course also covers all the techniques needed to participate in online learning.
CLCE 117 Computer Skills II 48 hrs.
Students will continue to develop important computer literacy skills that will allow them to navigate the web, conduct successful web searches, and send email messages.
CLCE 118 Employment Skills I 48 hrs.
Students in this employment course will know and explore occupational possibilities. They will identify personal and social values met at work. Furthermore, students will learn to follow directions and observe regulations.
CLCE 119 Employment Skills II 48 hrs.
During this employment course, students will classify jobs into categories and investigate local employment and training opportunities. They will learn the importance of punctuality and attendance at work.
CLCE 200 Daily Living Skills III 48 hrs.
In this course, students will work on understanding relationship roles and changes with friends and others. They will also gain knowledge about reasons for establishing relationships and will learn more about joint responsibilities between family, friends and colleagues and work.
CLCE 201 Daily Living Skills IV 48 hrs.
In this course, students will learn about buying, preparing, and consuming food. They will be able to plan a balanced diet. Moreover, students will learn how to store food and how to clean food preparing areas properly. This way, they will be identifying and demonstrating all the proper cleaning procedures needed in the kitchen. Later in the term, students will learn about proper ways of dealing with cloths such as cleaning, ironing, mending, and storing cloths.
CLCE 202 Self Determination & Interpersonal Skills III 48 hrs.
In this course, the students will explore their social and emotional preferences and understand the difference between personal needs and personal preferences. They will identify the communication skills necessary to become self-determined and learn to voice their personal needs. The students will explore the aspects of making and maintaining friendships and the rights and responsibilities that each individual in a friendship holds. They will learn to identify, demonstrate, and respond to praise. The course finishes by recognizing authority figures and learning how to follow written and verbal instructions.
CLCE 203 Self Determination & Interpersonal Skills IV 48 hrs.
During this term, they will learn to identify and demonstrate ways that goal setting and attainment affect one’s life, identify potential goals and outcomes, and determine plan of action. They will identify and describe areas of self-motivation and its effects on attaining present and future goals. They will complete the course by recognizing nonverbal means of communication as well as verbal expressions that are consistent with their feelings. Later in the term, students will learn about how to be a good problem solver by being able to identify through a certain situation, the problem, the cause, the consequences and the solution. They will also be able to critically think what could have been done to avoid this specific problem.
CLCE 206 Computer and Expressive Arts III 48 hrs.
Students will learn basic computer skills that are needed for everyday functioning. These skills will include learning how to send email messages and navigate the World Wide Web. Basic Microsoft Word will also be introduced. During Art Therapy Class, students will learn how to express themselves through various forms of art. Embedded in the Dance and Body Movement Class are activities that involve social, emotional, self-regulation, executive function, and adaptive skills.
CLCE 207 Computer and Expressive Arts IV 48 hrs.
Students will practice their typing skills and learn to insert a relevant picture to the typed text. In Art class, students will work on their art work and prepare what is needed to be exposed for the art exhibition at the end of the term.
CLCE 208 Functional Math III 48 hrs.
This course will teach the students how to make responsible expenditures by identifying prices on labels and tags of merchandise and choosing the most economical buy among like items of a similar quality. Students will also learn to identify purchases as necessities or luxuries in the areas of food, clothing, housing, and transportation. Students will visit different sale points and compare prices to determine the amount of money saved by buying sale items.
CLCE 209 Functional Math IV 48 hrs.
In this course, the students will learn to develop basic financial records. They will learn to construct a monthly personal budget for a specific income, identify financial information and financial records that should be retained.
CLCE 210 Employment Skills III 48 hrs.
In this course, students will have to identify personal and societal values met through work. They will also learn about the remunerative aspects of work. Students will learn to explore occupational possibilities by locating sources of employment and training information, classifying jobs into employment categories, and investigating different employment opportunities. Students will explore jobs and different career paths through field trips and on-site training.
CLCE 211 Employment Skills IV 48 hrs.
In this course, students will learn to investigate and identify major employment interests as well as employment aptitudes. They will also investigate employment choices and identify the requirements needed for a desired available employment job. Students will learn to identify the needs that can be met through one’s occupation and rank them in order of personal preference.
CLCE 300 Daily Living Skills V 48 hrs.
In this course, students will learn about the importance of safety in the community. They will be able to identify the proper safety rules they should follow at home, work, and in the community as a whole. Furthermore, they will learn how to respond to emergency situations. They will also learn how to secure one’s home when at home and away from home using the proper safety practices.
CLCE 301 Daily Living Skills VI 48 hrs.
In this course, students will learn what abuse and harassment are. They will also be exposed to several situations from which they will learn about the different types of abuse and harassment. Students will learn how to deal with each situation and when and how to ask for help. Furthermore, they will learn about the importance of reporting a certain incident which they have been exposed to.
CLCE 302 Self Determination & Interpersonal Skills V 48 hrs.
Students will demonstrate awareness of how their behavior affects others and how others perceive them. They will learn how to read nonverbal cues and learn to communicate assertively and effectively in different situations. They will also learn how to respond to emergencies. They will learn to examine the emergency and the steps in first-aid process. They will learn which authority to contact in a given emergency.
CLCE 303 Self Determination & Interpersonal Skills VI 48 hrs.
In this course, students will learn to develop and demonstrate appropriate behaviors and anticipate the consequences of choices and behaviors they make. They will revise the aspects of setting goals. They will develop and plan goals and try to attain them. They will learn to self-evaluate and provide feedback by developing and evaluating alternative options. They will understand the motivation of others in the decision-making process. They will learn how to establish and maintain close relationships. They will identify whom they can establish close relationships with and learn about the roles and responsibilities of the individuals in the relationship.
CLCE 306 Computer and Expressive Arts V 48 hrs.
Students will learn computer skills that are needed for everyday functioning. These skills will include learning how to send email messages and navigating the World Wide Web. Basic Microsoft Word will also be introduced. Also, students will learn how to express themselves through various forms of Art and Dance movements.
CLCE 307 Computer and Expressive Arts VI 48 hrs.
During computer class, students will learn how to research, copy paste information, save images, and create PowerPoint presentations. In expressive arts classes, students will learn how to express themselves through various forms of art and dance movement. This will include painting, drawing, role-playing, and participating in showing movements that reflect their emotions. Embedded in the activities are social, emotional, self-regulation, executive function and adaptive skills that are needed to function well in society. In dance classes, students will be trained on specific dance moves to be presented a show at the end of the term.
CLCE 308 Functional Math V 48 hrs.
In this course, students will continue to learn to develop basic financial records. They will learn to apply what they have learned in the previous course. They should be able to record personal major income and expenses for one month. They will also learn to calculate balances of major debts.
CLCE 309 Functional Math VI 48 hrs.
Students will develop an understanding of place value and will be able to count by 5’s 10’s and 2’s. They will also be learning how to sort and group items. Moreover, they will be able to compare numbers from smaller to greater and vice versa. Furthermore, students will be focusing on addition and subtraction problem solving by underlining the given, the required, and the keywords in a problem that helps them decide whether it’s an addition or subtraction math problem. By the end of the term, they will be able to read a bill and decide if the money they have is enough or not to pay the bill and how much less or more they have in relation to the number on the bill.
CLCE 310 Employment Skills V 48 hrs.
In Employment classes, students will identify personal and societal values met through work. They will also learn how to exhibit the appropriate employment skills needed to be a successful and productive employee. Through internships at workplace experiences, students will be able to learn how important it’s to follow directions, observe regulations, and be punctual to work. They will investigate the local employment and training opportunities and start to know more about them through their internship hours.
CLCE 311 Employment Skills VI 48 hrs.
During employment, students will also learn how to exhibit appropriate employment skills while working with others. They will learn how to develop appropriate employment skills such as being punctual, following directions, dressing properly, respecting peers at work and applying the proper hygiene. Through internships at workplaces students will be practicing all what they learn in class and will be able to investigate choices and identify the desired and available employment.
CLDS 100 Introduction to Leadership Skills 30 hrs.
The objective of this course is to introduce participants to the essential skills needed to be successful leaders. Participants will be able to assess their leadership traits, values, and competencies to excel in leading people and organizations in the most effective way. Through this program, participants will gain a better understanding about their roles and professional responsibilities in developing their leadership abilities and skills. Additionally, they will learn how to set strategic goals and craft effective strategies to achieve their mission and realize their vision within available resources. In this course, we will use the experiential learning and modern approach and techniques in sharing information with the participants. Besides, we will focus on groupthink activities, self-assessment tests, practical exercises, class discussion, and presentations.
CLDS 102 Mindfulness for Leadership Excellence 30 hrs.
The objective of this course is to help participants make rational decisions taking into consideration the internal and external realities to be effective leaders. Participants will learn how to conduct SWOT and COWS analysis, focus on their business strategies and goals to achieve better results and outcomes. Through this program, participants will develop their competencies required for mindfulness and emotional intelligence to improve their performance and thrive for business excellence. Moreover, they will learn and apply the basic principles and techniques for mindfulness and how to cope with challenges faced to ensure sustainability. In this course, we will use the experiential learning and modern approach in sharing information based on best practice. Besides, we will focus on groupthink activities, self-assessment tests, practical exercises, outdoor activities, class discussion, and presentations.
CLDS 206 Leading Teams for Greater Performances 30 hrs.
The objective of this course is to help participants lead teams and organizations for greater performances. Participants will learn about team performance models and how to assign roles and responsibilities among all team players. Through this program, participants will develop a better perception and understanding about team dynamics, how to manage conflicts, and determine the main features, roles, types and composition of effective teams to attain the business targets. Furthermore, they will learn about the different team building stages and how to create and sustain successful teams in organizations. In this course, we will use the experiential learning and modern approach in building teams and promoting teamwork based on best practice. Besides, we will focus on group-think activities, self-assessment tests, practical exercises, outdoor activities, case studies, role-plays, and presentations.
CLDS 207 Organizational Change and Development 30 hrs.
The objective of this course is to help participants understand the importance of undergoing organizational change and development. Participants will learn about the new strategic plans, programs and processes that companies may undergo to adapt, evolve, and grow in response to internal and external factors. Through this program, participants will assess the stakeholders’ needs and how to design business and action plans for undergoing organizational change and development. Additionally, participants will be aware of the value and benefits of integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) into their business operations, adopt and use new technologies as well as develop their organizational climate and culture. In this course, we will use experiential learning and case studies based on best practice. Besides, we will focus on groupthink activities, critical thinking, presentations, exercises, and self-assessment tests.
CMAD 200 Developing Hybrid Mobile Apps with PhoneGap 30 hrs.
This course is designed to get students started with PhoneGap by teaching them the basics of creating a PhoneGap application. In this course, students will develop a PhoneGap application using the Windows Phone 7 tools and JQuery Mobile. You will also learn how to use some of the PhoneGap native APIs to access the native libraries of various mobile platforms. Finally, students will learn how to use PhoneGap Build to build an application for iOS, Android and more! Prerequisites: Developing Single Page Applications with AngularJS.
CMAD 201 Developing Android Apps 30 hrs.
This course is designed to get students started with Android development. During the course, students will define, design and scope Android apps for mobiles and tablets. Students will draw and analyze story boards and refine the user experience. The course will allow students to develop Android apps of simple to medium complexity with the ability to connect to the cloud. Prerequisites: Developing Windows Azure and Web Services OR Developing ASP.NET MVC Web Applications OR Developing PHP Web Applications OR Developing Node.js Applications.
CMAD 202 Developing iOS Apps 30 hrs.
This course is designed to get students started with iOS development. During the course, students will define, design and scope iOS apps for mobiles and tablets. Students will draw and analyze story boards and refine the user experience. The course will allow students to develop iOS apps of simple to medium complexity with the ability to connect to the cloud. Prerequisites: Developing Windows Azure and Web Services OR Developing ASP.NET MVC Web Applications OR Developing PHP Web Applications OR Developing Node.js Applications.
CMAD 203 Developing Windows Phone Apps 30 hrs.
This course is designed to get students started with Windows Phone apps development. During the course, students will define, design and scope WP apps for mobiles and tablets. Students will draw and analyze story boards and refine the user experience. The course will allow students to develop WP apps of simple to medium complexity with the ability to connect to the cloud. Prerequisites: Developing Windows Azure and Web Services OR Developing ASP.NET MVC Web Applications OR Developing PHP Web Applications OR Developing Node.js Applications.
CMGT 101 Principles of Management 30 hrs.
This course focuses on the functions of management: planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and control.
CMKT 101 Principles of Marketing 30 hrs.
This course is an overview of the scope of the marketing function and the environment affecting marketing managers. Topics covered include the marketing environment and planning and developing of the marketing mix.
CMKT 202 Marketing Research 30 hrs.
This course covers the entire research process: problem definition, data collection methods, sample design, collection of data, tabulation and analysis, and presentation of results.
CMKT 301 Marketing Communications and Advertising 30 hrs.
This course is an overview of promotion management and integrated marketing communications. Topics covered include behavioral foundations of marketing communications, environmental influences on marketing communications, and the promotion management process and its execution.
CMKT 302 Sales Management 30 hrs.
This course focuses on the activities of first-line field sales managers. It covers sales management functions and strategies, developing the selling function, sales goals, and structure, building a sales program, and leading and motivating the sales force.
CMKT 401 Services Marketing 30 hrs.
This course is an overview of the process of marketing services. It includes a study of the characteristics of services and their marketing implications, developing marketing strategies, creating value, pricing, and promoting the service performance, and ensuring a positive customer experience.
CMKT 402 Public Relations 30 hrs.
This course focuses on the communication between an individual or organization and the public to promote stakeholder acceptance and approval. Students explore traditional and emerging components of the public relations process through mass media as well as the needs of different types of businesses, such as corporations, non-profit organizations, and governmental offices.
CMKT 403 Consumer Behavior 30 hrs.
This course focuses on the customer as the key to market success. Topics covered include the roles of a customer, market values a customer seeks, determinants of customer behavior, the customer’s mind-set, customer decision-making, and customer-focused marketing.
CMKT 404 International Marketing 30 hrs.
This course is an overview of the scope and challenge of international marketing. Topics covered include the cultural environment of global markets, assessing global market opportunities, and developing and implementing global marketing strategies.
CMUS 103 V Theory and Practice of Voice I 30 hrs.
This course introduces students to western voice technique and its application to the near eastern singing, vocalizing on the Equal Tempered scale and Oriental maqams, starting with the maqams: Nahawand, Ajam, and Kurd and learning repertoire from the vocal music heritage of Egypt and the Mashriq based on those maqams, focusing also on the clear Arabic articulation.
CMUS 104 V Theory and Practice of Voice II 30 hrs.
A continuation of CMUS 103 V, this course focuses on the theory and voice technique of Oriental maqams based on Hijaz: Hijaz, Zanjaran, and Hijaz Kar, Shadd Araban and Shahnaz. The course uses repertoire from the vocal music heritage of Egypt and the Mashriq.
CMUS 106 I Oriental Music Instrument: Theory and Practice I 30 hrs.
This course is the first in the series of courses intended to train students to practice an instrument for Oriental Music. It focuses on the technical foundations of playing that instrument and introduces the main Oriental maqams, exercising on each maqam and getting acquainted with the different forms of instrumental music compositions, such as Wasla and Doulab.
CMUS 107 I Oriental Music Instrument: Theory and Practice II 30 hrs.
This course is a continuation of CMUS 106 I. The course focuses on exercising maqams based on Hijaz: Hijaz, Zanjaran, and Hijaz Kar, Shadd Araban and Shahnaz. Students are introduced to two more forms of Oriental vocal compositions such as: Muwashah and Qad and the instrumental music composition the Maqtou’a Mousiqiyya.
CMUS 201 V Voice for Oriental Singing: Theory and Practice I 30 hrs.
This course focuses on the voice techniques and the vocalizing of quarter tones and the maqams: Rast and the maqams derived from Rast, like: Suznak and Nairuz. The course uses repertoire from the vocal music heritage of Egypt and the Mashriq.
CMUS 202 V Voice for Oriental Singing: Theory and Practice II 30 hrs.
This course focuses on voice technique using quarter tones and on the following maqams: Bayati, Siga, Raht el Arwah and Siga Baladi. The course uses repertoire from the vocal music heritage of Egypt and the Mashriq.
CMUS 203 I Oriental Music Instrument: Theory and Practice III 30 hrs.
This course is a continuation of CMUS 107 I. It focuses on exercising on maqams based on Kurd, Rast and the derived maqams from Rast, like: Suznak and Nairuz. Students are introduced to two more forms of Oriental music compositions: Samai, Bashraf & Taqsim.
CMUS 204 I Oriental Music Instrument: Theory and Practice IV 30 hrs.
This course is a continuation of CMUS 203 I. It focuses here on exercising Bayati, Siga, Raht el Arwah and Siga Baladi and again learning repertoire from the vocal music heritage of Egypt and the Mashriq. In this course, students are introduced to different forms: Tahmila, Longa & Taqsim.
CMUS 300 I Oriental Orchestral Performing 30 hrs.
This course represents the transitional phase that leads the musicians from the individual play to learning the principles of collective musical performance involving a variety of melodic and percussive instruments. Its aim is to prepare students for comprehensive orchestral teamwork development by learning synchronization techniques and harmony with all other musicians in the ensemble. Throughout the course, students will acquire further interpretation methodology. The curriculum includes selected easy musical pieces from the Lebanese and Arab folkloric cultural heritage, taking into consideration both rhythmic and aspects of Modes (Maqamat).
CMUS 301 V Voice for Oriental Music: Theory and Practice III 30 hrs.
In this course, students are introduced to two music forms: The Muwashah and the Qad and sing the ensemble set repertoire with all students.
CMUS 302 V Voice for Oriental Music: Theory and Practice IV 30 hrs.
This course is a continuation of CMUS 301 V. In this course, students are introduced to two music forms: The Mawwal and the Taqtouqa going through all studied maqams and sing the ensemble set repertoire for a final year concert that includes a solo performance, and learn the basics of stage etiquette.
CMUS 303 I Oriental Music Instrument: Theory and Practice V 30 hrs.
In this course, students are introduced to two music forms: The Qasida and the Dawr and sing the ensemble set repertoire with all students.
CMUS 304 I Oriental Music Instrument: Theory and Practice VI 30 hrs.
In this course, students focus on the ensemble set repertoire for a final year concert that includes a solo performance, and learn the basics of stage etiquette.
CMUS 305 Oriental Music Ensemble Practice I 30 hrs.
In this course, performers from all different instruments meet for an ensemble rehearsal preparing for a certain repertoire under the supervision of a conductor. The repertoire includes instrumental pieces and vocal pieces. Ensemble practice includes all-group rehearsals or a duet or a trio or a quartet rehearsal with or without a singer.
CMUS 306 Oriental Music Ensemble Practice II 30 hrs.
This course is a continuation of Music Ensemble Practice I. The program is set in the beginning of the semester towards a concert.
CMUS 321 O Oriental Orchestral Performing: Theory and Practice I 30 hrs.
This course advances the principles of collective musical performance, focusing on the integration of melodic and percussive instruments within an ensemble. Building on the foundational skills acquired in CMUS 300 O, it aims to refine students’ orchestral techniques and their understanding of the rules and systems that govern cohesive performance. The curriculum delves deeper into more advanced musical pieces from the Lebanese and Arab cultural heritage. Moreover, it provides preliminary explanations to introduce students to the prominent rhythmic patterns (Douroub Iqaiyya - ضروب إقاعيّة) and aspects of Oriental Melodic Modes (Maqamat - مقامات شرقيّة) and their families.
CMUS 322 O Oriental Orchestral Performing: Theory and Practice II 30 hrs.
This course represents a continuation and an extension of the previous course CMUS321O . This course focuses on advancing the skills necessary for dynamic ensemble performance in an Oriental Orchestra. Students will be trained to respond swiftly to changes in scales, rhythm speed, transitions, stopping and restarting during a piece. The curriculum includes practice in performing well-known Arabic music styles, such as Bashraf, accompanying both choirs and solo singers. A significant component involves playing iconic songs by renowned Lebanese singers such as Zaki Nassif, Fairuz, Sabah, Nasri Chamseddine, Wadih Safi, Najah Salam, and Elie Choueiry, and as well legendary Arab artists like Oum Koulthoum and Mohammad Abdel Wahab. Practiced repertoires include songs with fast, medium, and slow tempos, providing students with comprehensive understanding of the diverse rhythmic and melodic structures inherent in this rich musical tradition.
CMUS 323 O Oriental Orchestral Performing: Theory and Practice III 30 hrs.
This course deepens the proficiency required for high-level performance within an Oriental Orchestra, focusing on complex ensemble techniques. Students will refine their ability to quickly adapt to intricate changes in scales, rhythm variations, and the precision needed for stopping and restarting in sync with the ensemble. The curriculum emphasizes mastering advanced Arabic music forms such as Longa… and involves accompanying choirs and soloists in more challenging pieces. Students will also acquire the skill of playing accompaniment to the Mawwal. Students will perform selections of works by Lebanese and Arab artists. The course also includes playing a Mouwashah of easy difficulty and other medium difficulty compositions, challenging students to demonstrate control, expressive dynamics, and technical agility in a professional orchestral setting.
CMUS 324 O Oriental Orchestral Performing: Theory and Practice IV 30 hrs.
This course represents the culmination of the Oriental Orchestra Performance Certificate, challenging students to integrate all previously learned skills into a polished and cohesive performance. Building on earlier coursework, students will tackle more sophisticated repertoires, including complex Samaii compositions and challenging Mouwashah. Emphasis will be placed on precision in ensemble dynamics, seamless adaptation to advanced tempo and scale changes, and perfecting the art of accompanying both choirs and soloists. Students will also practice improvisation skills (Taqaseem) and play accompaniments to Mawwals, enhancing their creativity in ensemble performance. By performing works by iconic Lebanese and Arab artists, students will refine their mastery of various styles and tempos, preparing them to transition from academic to professional orchestral performance and solidifying their role as skilled musicians in a prestigious ensemble.
CPRM 102 Emotional Intelligence and Project Leadership 30 hrs.
This interactive course is designed to provide a solid foundation in key leadership competencies and to afford students the opportunity for a truly transformational leadership experience. Students will complete a self-assessment of their project leadership skills, then master the basics of essential leadership competencies such as setting direction, aligning people, motivating, and inspiring, leading teams, communicating, building relationships, facilitating ethical conduct, negotiating and leading change. Students will also gain a clear understanding of why communication is so important regardless of how a project is organized then discover how business and personal ethics can influence not only their leadership style but also the final course a project will take.
CPRM 103 Project Schedule Management 30 hrs.
Delivering a project within the promised time frame & scope and allocated budget is primordial for organizational success. Whether students are delivering a high-rise building, a new piece of software, a power plant, or a nuclear submarine, all projects require constant monitoring and controlling to meet their objectives on time and within budget. This course applies a variety of techniques to balance the competing demands of scope, schedule, and cost. It uses project management best practices to apply the latest scheduling tools and techniques. Students will learn how to establish the performance measurement baseline (PMB) and gain proficiency in modern tools and proven techniques used to compare actual work accomplished against established plans. In addition, they will learn how to plan project scope based on stakeholder budget and schedule constraints.
CPRM 104 Project Stakeholder Engagement and Management 30 hrs.
This course allows students to create healthy partnerships with their stakeholders and build a win-win environment for their business. In this course, they will learn how to manage their stakeholders efficiently with savvy communication strategies that increase engagement during project execution. Students will learn how to analyze stakeholders, map power structures, keep open lines of communication, and use interpersonal skills to connect. This course highlights the importance of stakeholder engagement, collaboration, and communication during project planning and development. It discusses the role of stakeholders and how the project leader must encourage active involvement to ensure the team has a clear understanding of the project requirements and stakeholder expectations. Also addressed are common tools used for knowledge sharing throughout the course of the project, which is essential to deliver value and keep everyone informed on the status of the project.
CPRM 202 Project Leadership and Communication 30 hrs.
This course will help project managers become better team leaders by sharpening their skills and improving their knowledge in key areas of communication, motivation, expectation setting and problem solving. Participants will be equipped with practical knowledge, skills, and tools that empower them to effectively lead projects.
CPRM 203 Project Scheduling and Control Tools 30 hrs.
Project Planning and Control is highly important in organizations. This course involves an in-depth coverage of project planning and control tools used in managing and delivering projects. The topics covered in this course are project scheduling basics and models as well as project monitoring and control tools.
CPRM 204 Project Stakeholder Management 30 hrs.
Upon completion of this course, the project manager would have learnt the tactics and tools to properly identify, categorize and prioritize stakeholders, manage stakeholders in a real and virtual world, and have a grasp of the leadership and negotiation skill sets required to manage difficult stakeholders in complex projects.
CPRM 216 Project Risk Analysis and Mitigation 30 hrs.
Risk is a given in any project, and the better attendees understand how to identify and prepare for it, the more likely they are to minimize their exposure to it. In this course, students will practice a systems approach and explore tools and techniques for identifying, analyzing, planning, and controlling risk. They will use both qualitative and quantitative methods to identify risk and discuss appropriate risk response strategies. They will also learn how to incorporate their risk management analysis into the overall project plan and offer alternatives to their project sponsors and decision makers when contingencies arise, and scheduled completion dates or budget targets are affected.
CPRM 316 Project Risk Management 30 hrs.
Successful project management practices must adequately assess risks and execute a successful risk response. This course presents different approaches to identify risks: qualitative and quantitative methods to analyze risks and determine their impacts; risk ranking and response techniques; and approaches to monitor, control, and communicate risks throughout the project life cycle.
CSTC 201 Public Relations 30 hrs.
This course presents a comprehensive conceptual framework of the field and profession of public relations. Emerging issues, such as technology, ethics, and the international aspects of public relations are considered through examining PR strategies, tactics, and case studies.
CSTC 202 Communication Campaigns 30 hrs.
This course introduces core concepts in social and political communication and their forms of application. The course examines how states, non-state actors, and media outlets produce and promote social and political messages through various marketing and advertising techniques, and how these messages impact the public’s priorities and preferences.
CSTC 203 Corporate Identity and Branding 30 hrs.
This course introduces core concepts and practices pertaining to corporate identity, branding, and image management. It examines the impact of image construction and equity building on the recipients’ assessment of messages and their communicators. Students will learn how to render their messages more recognizable in a marketplace in order to enhance the public’s trust in the products or services they provide.
CSTC 204 Interpersonal Communication 30 hrs.
This course is meant to improve the students’ understanding of their interpersonal communication behaviors to enhance their communication skills and capabilities. The course also introduces public speaking and speech writing in addition to adequate forms of engagement with press interviews and media appearances. Students will learn the basic skills for writing speeches and delivering them effectively to different live and online audiences through visuals and slides shows.
CWAD 200 Programming in HTML5 with JavaScript and CSS3 30 hrs.
This course introduces HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript and helps students gain basic HTML5/ CSS3/JavaScript programming skills. This course is an entry point into the Web applications courses.
CWAD 201 Developing Windows Azure and Web Services 30 hrs.
In this course, students will learn how to design and develop services that access local and remote data from various data sources. Students will also learn how to develop and deploy services to hybrid environments, including on-premises servers and Windows Azure.
CWAD 202 Developing ASP.NET MVC Web Applications 30 hrs.
In this course, students will learn how to develop advanced ASP.NET MVC applications using NET Framework 4.5 tools and technologies. The focus will be on coding activities that enhance the performance and scalability of the Web site application. ASP.NET MVC will be introduced and compared with Web Forms so that students know when each should/could be used. Prerequisites: Programming in HTML5 with JavaScript and CSS3.
CWAD 203 Developing PHP Web Applications 30 hrs.
In this course, students will learn the essentials for creating web-based PHP applications. Prerequisites: Programming in HTML5 with JavaScript and CSS3.
CWAD 204 Developing Node.js Applications 30 hrs.
This course provides an overview of Node.js, including writing asynchronous code with callbacks and streams, and modularizing your application with NPM and require. It also looks at built-in API’s for building and scaling web applications as well as a few key third party modules. Prerequisites: Programming in HTML5 with JavaScript and CSS3.
CWAD 205 Developing Single Page Applications with AngularJS 30 hrs.
In this course participants will learn how simple it is to use AngularJS to create maintainable and testable single page applications. They will learn how to: bootstrap their AngularJS application; use AngularJS markup and expressions; create and use controllers; use built-in services and create custom services; turn their application into a SPA using routing; and create their own custom elements and handle events using directives. They will also learn how AngularJS allows you to do all things using test-driven-development. Prerequisites: Programming in HTML5 with JavaScript and CSS3, Developing Windows Azure and Web Services, or Developing ASP.NET MVC Web Applications, or Developing PHP Web Applications, or Developing Node.js Applications.
Special Programs
The SPAAC Summer Program
Program Overview
The American University of Beirut’s Continuing Education Center (CEC), in collaboration with the Office of Alumni Relations and the Worldwide Alumni Association of the American University of Beirut (WAAAUB), hosts the SPAAC Summer Program to enhance participants’ knowledge of Lebanese culture and expand their understanding of the modern Middle East while experiencing campus life at AUB.
The SPAAC Program is a rich and pleasurable educational experience, and a unique opportunity to enjoy the summer, make new friends, get a taste of college life, and explore Lebanon.
The summer program is open to bright and motivated students from around the world between the ages of 14 and 18. Participants’ stay on campus is facilitated and carefully supervised by our highly qualified staff. Participants will be accompanied by staff on all planned activities including on-campus activities and field trips to extraordinary historical sites throughout Lebanon.
Program Structure
Required Courses
Participants will take courses in Arabic language, history, and folk dance. We use a curriculum rich in social and cultural activities. Participants will also get the chance to explore the archaeology of Lebanon through field trips and museum visits. The language of instruction is English. Arabic will be used when appropriate.
All participants will take the following courses:
Arabic Language and Culture for Beginners (8 hrs)In this course, students will discover the beauty of the Arabic language and the rich tapestry of Lebanese culture. The course will cover the Arabic alphabet and pronunciation through essential everyday life topics, equipping students with the language necessary for basic communication in various contexts. It will also delve into the cultural nuances of Lebanon, exploring its traditions, customs, and historical landmarks. Through engaging activities such as listening to traditional songs, watching short movies, and participating in cultural discussions, students will gain a deeper understanding of Lebanese culture and its significance in the Arab world.
Intermediate Arabic Language and Culture (8 hrs)
This course is designed to elevate students’ proficiency to an intermediate level while immersing them in the vibrant cultural landscape of Lebanon. Students will engage with everyday life topics essential for effective communication within the Lebanese community. Students will have the opportunity to explore Lebanese culture through the lens of music, cinema, and cultural presentations. By immersing themselves in authentic cultural artifacts, students will deepen their appreciation for Lebanese traditions, values, and societal norms.
The Lead Historian: Inventions in the Middle East (8 hrs)
This course aims to give participants a historical journey within our region to discover important milestones and past figures. Historical inventions will be discussed from both historical and technical context.
Folk Dance (8 hrs)
This course introduces participants to Lebanese cultural roots through the Lebanese traditional dance “dabke”. The course aims at teaching participants the basic dabke steps, which they will then be able to practice at Lebanese community gatherings and/or during other special occasions.
Elective Courses
Participants may choose to participate in one or two afternoon courses (Drawing, The Young Designer, Well-Being Through Acting, Game Development, and Mobile App Development).
Drawing (8 hrs)
Students will learn how to execute a freehand drawing from observation. They will use a variety of media including graphite, charcoal, and ink to draw from still life and nature. Basic principles of composition, proportion, and perspective are stressed. This course will also cover the theory of color, and the different types of color mediums and techniques.
The Young Designer (8 hrs)
This is a fun and engaging course for creative minds to explore graphic design, product design, interior design, and architecture.
Well-Being Through Acting (8 hrs)
This course utilizes acting techniques and exercises that provide essential tools for participants’ overall well-being and their development as stronger members of their communities, while helping them overcome the anxieties, insecurities, and expectations that they may be experiencing.
Game Development (16 hrs)
This course introduces students to the fundamentals of programming through the exciting world of game development. They will experience hands-on learning as they create two-dimensional (2D) games using Gamemaker Studio 2, culminating in standalone executable games ready to be shared with friends and showcased in their digital portfolio.
Mobile App Development (16 hrs)
This course provides students with an overview of the mobile app development environment, focusing on the fundamentals of programming in Java. It will cover Android App components and layouts, and tackle views and user interactions. At the end of the course, students will be equipped with the skills needed to develop their own Android App.
Other Activities
The SPAAC team will organize community engagement activities and a cooking session for the whole SPAAC group. SPAAC participants will also enjoy dinner outings to various places in Beirut.