This module highlights the forensic accountant's role in today's economy. Which includes fraud detection and fraud investigation techniques, valuation of closely held businesses, lost profits analyses, and various types of litigation support services. Fundamental legal concepts governing expert witness testimony are also examined. By the end of the course students are able to understand both the pervasiveness and the causes of fraud and white-collar crime in our society, examine the types of fraud and fraud schemes that affect business enterprises, explore methods of fraud detection and prevention, and increase their ability to recognize potential fraudulent situations.
This module focuses on the contemporary issues will enable the students to reflect and evaluate its relevance to the present economic situation. It helps in analyzing the contemporary issues faced by workplaces in managing people. You will gain both a theoretical and a practical perspective of the issues involved in Organizations and their environment; Innovative and Creative Approach in the Organization; High Performance Organization; Cross Cultural Management; Globalization and its Impact on HRM and a lot more.
‘Employee Relations’ is a term that has become commonly used only in relatively recent years to indicate a particular area of subject matter. Prior to this it is likely that you would have found the term ‘industrial relations’ in more common use. The question of whether there are genuine differences attached to the meanings and uses of these two terms forms part of the discussion in this module. Also the issues of the nature of the employment relationship, whether it is characterized by conflict or consensus, the significance of perspective and the relevance of expectations, interests is briefly discussed. The module introduces you to what constitutes good industrial or employee relations.
Tourism industry is one of the developing industries in Oman. The role of regulatory framework in governing the smooth functioning of this industry gets significance. In this context, this module intends to impart the relevant skills required for the students to face the regulatory framework of the tourism industry.
This module is structured to enable students understand Integration of internet technology in business has immense impact on the markets, organisational value chains and the industry structures. The Organisations will be able to leverage the internet technology if their managers understand the scale and the scope of this impact.
The tourism industry is characterized by intensified competition and also by the intangible nature of the various services offered by multiple players in this industry. A well-targeted marketing strategy is therefore highly essential for any business operating in the industry. This module helps students understand these aspects of the tourism industry and how related concepts can be used to gain a competitive advantage in this industry. The module also prepares students for the third level of this programme.
In this module you will learn different aspects of Security Analysis and Portfolio Management and hence gain idea of Stock Market. The module is designed to enable students to understand practical implications of investments in stock market. You will find this module both interesting and academically challenging.
Financial Engineering has assumed a lot of significance in the recent years. The primary purpose of financial engineering is
i) the introduction of innovative financial products in tune with the expectations of the investors and
ii) reduction of risk that might arise in various speculative transactions.
This module familiarises students with the practical uses of derivatives in speculation, hedging and arbitrage; students will also analyse the various techniques used in financial engineering. The module also aims to demonstrate the various methods used to evaluate the changing market and credit risk of global financial institutions.
The quality of Investment Decisions plays a major role in the overall financial performance, growth and survival of a business. This module evaluates the most significant decisions facing the organization. Both long-term investment and short term investment decisions are discussed in the course.
Over the years, changes in business environment have profoundly affected cost and management accounting e.g., an increased emphasis on providing value to customers, total quality management, growth in service industry, etc. The objective of this module is to equip management accountants with an understanding of the tools, techniques and concepts of Advanced Management Accounting to create and sustain a competitive advantage.
The systematic planning, design, and operation of all processes required for the production of goods and the delivery of services play a significant role in enhancing the competitiveness of organizations today. Operations management provides a critical view of the operating practices and procedures that spans to all the real value-added activities of an organization.
This course deals with management and the management functions of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling. It focuses on application of management principles to realistic situations managers encounter as they attempt to achieve organizational objectives.
Marketing management rests upon conceptions of how customers behave. So an understanding of consumer behaviour is a prerequisite of successful marketing.
The module combines investigation of buyer behaviour theory with the opportunity to explore practical issues such as: how attitudes, motivation and personality affect the things we buy and where and how we shop; how we react to persuasive communications. Consumer behaviour comprises information processing and physical activities directed towards goal achievement determined by individual psychological variables and influences from the social environment.
In the course of your learning you will find that we already practice or have witnessed many aspects of marketing and communication in our lives. Powerful learning insights into marketing communication theories and practices will make you realize the full potential of promotional activities and their impact on successful Marketing.
The majority of businesses today recognize that trade is international in nature. More than ever now, it is necessary for marketing and business students to have an understanding of the principal issues in international marketing. This module adds another dimension to the principles and strategies of marketing management, involving consideration of expanding business abroad and meeting foreign competition. It enables students to acquire expertise in developing marketing strategies in other countries, and promote understanding of the factors determining standardisation and its appropriate implementation in international markets. It builds on the various concepts of marketing learnt during the course of the programme and provides an international perspective to marketing.
All of you have studied many accounting modules by now and have a fairly good idea of the financial statements of various organizations. In this module you will learn how to analyze the financial statements using different tools and techniques and how to interpret the same.
Knowledge of accounting principles and systems is an essential element of any business qualification. This module provides a broad introduction to the nature and applications of accounting in business organisations. It is designed for students with no prior knowledge of accounting, and will provide a working knowledge of accounting techniques and practices. It would also form the basis for further, in depth studies in accounting and finance at higher levels.