ACCOUNTANCY

• Degree offered: Bachelor of Technology in Accounting ( Tech. ACC)

Objective of the course:

This Department is aimed with the students acquiring knowledge on practical skills in the field of accounting and finance in both the public sector and private institutions and non-profit organizations.

The students need the mastery of managerial control in taxes, auditing investigation, fiscal law; they ought to learn about state control domain of the treasury, municipalities and other sectors of tax computations.

Career focus:

• Upon completion of this degree course the students can aspire in job opportunities in both business and non-profit organizations.
• They can create and manage small and medium size enterprises.
• Be employed directly into corporations.
• Can proceed into further studies national and international.

Admissions Requirements:

• Candidates should have H.N.D/BTS. in Accounting.

Teaching programme:

• The program is a one year course comprising of 60 lectures hours per course- Tutorials Practical and students personal work
• The program will also include a period of 12 weeks of industrial attachment. Where the trainees are expected to blend their theoretical achievement with practical experience in organizations of their choice normally approved by the Units/Department. The trainees are expected to present and defend a Tutored project.

            Students are required to complete a minimum of 180 credit values maintaining a minimum GPA of at least 2.00 (‘C’ grade or 50% marks) per semester. To earn credit for a course, the student must score at least a C grade.  The normal duration of the program is two semester (twelve months). The candidate shall have to complete the program in a maximum period of four semesters (twenty four months).

The 180 credit hours are divided as follows:   

• HND                                                                                    120
• Compulsory courses                                                                60

TOTAL                                                                                  180

STRUCTURE OF THE PROGRAMME

Structure of the Program for the B. TECH. Degree in Accountancy

                          FIRST SEMESTER

ACC401:         Advanced Accounting

ACC 403:        OHADA Accounting

ACC 405:        Auditing and Investigation.

ACC 407:        Business Research Method

ACC 409:        Accounting Software Applications.

                            SECOND SEMESTER

COURSE CONTENT

ACC 401 ADVANCED ACCOUNTING

6 Credits (40-20-0)

Objective: It is aimed at developing in the students a sophisticated familiarity with all forms of financial accounts. It will also provide advanced knowledge in accounting practices

Content: Topics covered include: shares and prospectus, issue of shares, debentures and redemption of shares and debentures, forfeiture, rights issue, bonus of shares, departmental and branch accounts, royalties accounts, investment accounts. This course relates accounting theory to income presentation, in preparation for the material covering business combinations. It covers such special subjects as multinational accounting, interim reporting and segmental disclosures, partnerships, governmental and not-for-profit accounting, and fiduciary accounting. This course links theory and practice with constant emphasis on the logic of procedures. In-depth coverage of the major advanced accounting topics which appear on the CPA examination, and up-to-date information on relevant, generally accepted accounting standards are presented.

Outcome:  It is expected that the student will build their skills and knowledge and apply these to the respective   accounting needs of the organization.

ACC 403:       OHADA ACCOUNTING:

6 Credits (40-20-0)

Objective: This Course will provide practical knowledge on the organization of bookkeeping procedures and financial reporting as prescribed by the OHADA Uniform Act on accountancy for small, medium-sized and large undertakings.

Content: Topics covered include:  OHADA coding System; OHADA classification of accounts; Financial accounting documentation, cost accounting documentation and management accounting documentation. Entry of fixed assets to the patrimony, the financing of business, deprecations, inventory of available files. A review of end-of-year procedures, the establishment of financial statements (simplified and standard systems), and die minimum cash system. A detailed study of die classical, die centralized, and die combined journal/ledger systems

Outcome:   It is anticipated that students are equipped with knowledge and skills in Implementing OHADA Accounting

ACC 405:       AUDITING AND INVESTIGATION

 Objective: To build upon and extend the syllabus covered by ACC 305 so as to give the students an in-depth knowledge of auditing theory, practice and techniques in all practical situations..

Content: Topics covered include: the auditor and his rights, duties and liabilities, appointment and removal from office, qualification and disqualification, the legal framework of auditing, the purpose of an audit, types of audits, auditing standards and guidelines, audit working papers, audit evidence, audit programmes, management letters, audit reports and their qualification controls-internals, internal check, stock taking procedures. This course also covers the auditor from the professional, ethical, technology, and methodological perspectives. Current and special issues are discussed within the context of the auditor’s role and responsibilities to insure the correct representation of the statements of the organization, to extend the scope of auditing to cover specialist entities and situations of special rules and regulation, the conduct of management audits and the conduct of special engagement and investigations and reports

Outcome: Students are expected to investigate and report financial transactions in different organization and to apply the respective concepts in Auditing and Investigation in an organization.

ACC 407:  BUSINESS RESEARCH METHOD

6 Credits (40-20-0)

Objective To enable students to acquire the necessary knowledge and skills for conducting empirical research.

Content: Major topics covered in the course are: the nature and importance of research; Types of research, and essential parts of a research paper; Data collection; analysis and interpretation; Organization of scientific papers; test of hypothesis, business report writing,

Outcome:  Students are equipped with the basic techniques and skills of carrying out research, inter-reporting

ACC 409:       ACCOUNTING SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS.

6 Credits (10-10-40)

Objective: It aims at broadening die practical know how of the students on sub-systems employed by accountants.

Content: This course is the second in a series of computer assisted processes on accounting procedures.

The course focuses on a review of die accounting cycle, accounting systems and sub-systems, the nature of accounting information, an intensive handling of accounting procedures using accounting software. A key component of this course is the conversion of a fictitious company’s manual accounting system to a computerized system.

Outcome: The students are equipped with computer skills to handle accounting procedures

ACC 402:       MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING:

6 Credits (40-20-0)

Objective: To provide students with an in-depth practical knowledge of various methods and techniques in the preparation of cost and management accounting information for planning, control and decision making purposes in manufacturing and non-manufacturing organizations.

Content: Topics covered include: the main differences between cost accounting, management accounting and financial accounting, review and further consideration for management decision making purpose-cost classification accounting for elements of cost, budgetary control-preparation and use of budgets, zero-based budgeting, activity –based  budgeting, standard costing, absorption and variable costing, breakeven analysis and profit planning.

Outcome: Students are expected to apply their knowledge in manufacturing and manufacturing organization.

BNF 402:  FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT

6 Credits (40-10-10)

Objective:  To examine the principles and practice of insurance and company management. It broadens in its treatment of risk embracing both the analysis and handling the risks, using all forms of risk control. It approaches the problem from a standpoint of the person or organization exposed to risk.

Content: Topics covered include: risk and uncertainty, risk management and administration, risk identification, risk evaluation and avoidance, risk financing, risk transfer and retention.

Outcome:   Students are expected to appreciate fundamentals of managing risk in an organization

ACC 406:       MANAGEMENT SCIENCES.

6 Credits (40-10-10)

Objective: To enable students apply quantitative techniques in data analyses

Content: Sampling and sampling distributions; Estimation; Hypothesis testing and relies heavily on economic and business making such as opportunity costs and profit maximization.   Goodness of fit; confidence interval and level of significance, Hypothesis testing based on Z, t, F, and chi-square tests; Errors of types II and I. Methods of reaching optimal decisions in theories of profits: Financial analysis, and depreciation marginal analysis, break—even analysis. Analysis risk and uncertain, etc.

Outcome Students are expected to apply quantitative knowledge and skills in solving practical problems

ENT 406:  ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT

6 Credits (40-10-10)

Objective: To provide the students techniques required for business creation and expansion

Content: Exploring key concepts involved in the business development process, from opportunity identification, evaluation, and implementation, through to continued growth and management. Students are introduced to key features of the business creation and growth process and will study the theories and practices characterizing business development from both economic and behavioral business development perspectives.

Outcome Students are expected to develop creativity skills in entrepreneurial development

ACC 410:   INDUSTRIAL EXPERIENCE.

6 Credits (00-10-50)

Objective:   To provide practical knowledge and experience in respective organization.

Content: It involves students doing fieldwork with experienced managers, to gain the required experience. The student will be required to be in the field for 3 months. : Essential of writing/reporting forms of writing descriptive, informative, argumentative, expository and scientific reports. Practice of proof-reading, footnoting and presenting bibliographical references.

Outcome: The students are expected to write a report on their working experience

ACC 412: RESEARCH PROJECT

6 Credits (0-60-0)

Objective: A systematic field research on a current accounting and business related topic approved by a supervisor and the department

Content: A report of reasonable and acceptable length and quality. A fortnightly discussion and review of progress of work with the supervisor should be arranged.

Outcome: Students are expected to submit a written research.

BANKING

 AND

FINANCE

oncentration in Banking

Degree offered: Bachelor of Technology in Banking and Finance (Ba. Tech. BNF)

Courses offered:

Admission Requirements:

• Admission into this programme is strictly for students having HND in Banking as background.

Teaching programme:

• The program is a one year course comprising of 60 lectures hours Tutorials, Practicals and students personal work per course.
• The program will also include a period of 12 weeks of industrial attachment. Where the trainees are expected to blend their theoretical achievement with practical experience in organizations of their choice normally approved by the Units/Department. The trainees are expected to present and defend a Tutored project.

Students are required to complete a minimum of 180 credit hours maintaining a minimum GPA of at least 2.00 (‘C’ grade or 50% marks) per semester. To earn credit for a course , the student must score at least a C grade.  The normal duration of the program is two semester (one Calendar year). The candidate shall have to complete the program in a maximum period of four semesters (two years).

The 180 credit hours are divided as follows:   

• HND 120
• Compulsory courses                                                                          60

Total                                                                                                 180

Structure of the Program for the B. TECH. Degree in Banking and Finance

FIRST SEMESTER

COURSE CONTENT:

BFN 401 : BANK  MANAGEMENT

6 Credits (40-10-10)

Objective: This course addresses in details those basic issues that determine the success or failure of any Bank.

Content: It takes cognizance of crucial issues of treasury management. Development in banking since the 1960s. Human resources planning and management in banks organizational design and development, loan and investment management, management of bank failure.

Outcome: Students are expected to acquire knowledge and skills in managing bank.

BFN 403:        COMPARATIVE BANKING:

6 Credits (40-10-10)

Objective:  To provide a clear and concise comparison banking systems. It actually compares the structural functioning and organization of central Banks of different financial systems.

Content: It covers banking systems such as: the bank of England, the Federal Reserve System, the national bank of Belgium, the banking system of Canada, Japan, Nigeria, and the Islamic banking structure, the role of central banking structure, the role of central banking, merits and demerits of a financial system. The course affords an examination and analysis of institutional developments. Central bank supervisory agency role: monetary and prudential role; competition; de-regulation and financial innovation. Attempts to create a single financial space within Europe are examined including the vision to establish eventually a world central bank and the role such bank would play.

Outcome: Students are expected to acquire knowledge in the functioning of respective banking systems.

BFN  405:       SERVICE MARKETING:

6 Credits (40-10-10)

Objective: – To develop students’ awareness of the application of marketing techniques at bank branch level and to provide the students with an understanding of marketing and its relevance to the banking sector.

Content: The role of marketing: evolution of marketing in the banking sector; understanding customers; the role of market research and methods of segmenting markets: managing marketing; marketing information, the marketing planning process, marketing mix decisions; products, promotion, and price decisions; achieving sales, bankers as retailers; service quality.

BNF 409:  BUSINESS RESEARCH METHOD

6 Credits (40-20-0)

Objective To enable students to acquire the necessary knowledge and skills for conducting empirical research.

Content: Major topics covered in the course are: the nature and importance of research; Types of research, and essential parts of a research paper; Data collection; analysis and interpretation; Organization of scientific papers; test of hypothesis, business report writing,

Outcome:  Students are equipped with the basic techniques and skills of carrying out research, inter-reporting

BNF 409:        BANKING SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS.

6 Credits (10-10-40)

Objective: It aims at broadening the practical know how of the students on sub-systems employed by bankers.

Content:

The course focuses on a review of the banking operations, accounting systems and sub-systems, the nature of accounting information, an intensive handling of accounting procedures using accounting software applicable to banks. A key component of this course is the conversion of a fictitious bank’s for application. The ALPHA, Better Planning softwares amongst others shall be applicable.

Outcome: The students are equipped with computer skills to handle banking operations.

BNF 402:  FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT

6 Credits (40-10-10)

Objective:  To examine the principles and practice of insurance and company management. It broadens in its treatment of risk embracing both the analysis and handling the risks, using all forms of risk control. It approaches the problem from a standpoint of the person or organization exposed to risk.

Content: Topics covered include: risk and uncertainty, risk management and administration, risk identification, risk evaluation and avoidance, risk financing, risk transfer and retention.

Outcome:   Students are expected to appreciate fundamentals of managing risk in an organization.

BFN 404:        CORPORATE FINANCE:

6 Credits (40-10-10)

Objective: At the end of the course the students should be able to: apply financial concept in financial corporations.

Content: Business and its environment: Analysis of financial statement; Time value of money. Risk and return; Security valuation and cost of capital. Capital budgeting; Sources of finance: Capital structure; Financial markets; Management of working capital; Short term financing.

Key words: Financial analysis, Risk and return, Capital budgeting, financial markets, short term financing.

BNF 406:        MANAGEMENT SCIENCES.

6 Credits (40-10-10)

Objective: To enable students apply quantitative techniques in data analyses

Content: Sampling and sampling distributions; Estimation; Hypothesis testing and relies heavily on economic and business making such as opportunity costs and profit maximization.   Goodness of fit; confidence interval and level of significance, Hypothesis testing based on Z, t, F, and chi-square tests; Errors of types II and I. Methods of reaching optimal decisions in theories of profits: Financial analysis, and depreciation marginal analysis, break—even analysis. Analysis risk and uncertain, etc.

Outcome Students are expected to apply quantitative knowledge and skills in solving practical problems

ENT 408:  ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT

6 Credits (40-10-10)

Objective: To provide the students techniques required for business creation and expansion

Content: Exploring key concepts involved in the business development process, from opportunity identification, evaluation, and implementation, through to continued growth and management. Students are introduced to key features of the business creation and growth process and will study the theories and practices characterizing business development from both economic and behavioral business development perspectives.

Outcome Students are expected to develop creativity skills in entrepreneurial development

BNF 410:   INDUSTRIAL EXPERIENCE.

6 Credits (00-10-50)

Objective:   To provide practical knowledge and experience in respective organization.

Content: It involves students doing fieldwork with experienced managers, to gain the required experience. The student will be required to be in the field for 3 months. : Essential of writing/reporting forms of writing descriptive, informative, argumentative, expository and scientific reports. Practice of proof-reading, footnoting and presenting bibliographical references.

Outcome: The students are expected to write a report on their working experience

BNF 412: RESEARCH PROJECT

6 Credits (0-60-0)

Objective: A systematic field research on a current accounting and business related topic approved by a supervisor and the department

Content: A report of reasonable and acceptable length and quality. A fortnightly discussion and review of progress of work with the supervisor should be arranged.

Outcome: Students are expected to submit a written research.

INSURANCE

Degree offered: Bachelor of Technology in Insurance (B. Tech. INS)

Courses offered:

Objective of the course:

This Department is aimed with the students acquiring knowledge on practical skills in the field of insurance.

The students need the mastery in personal insurance, marine insurance, fiscal law, they ought to Learn about state control domain 0f the treasury, municipalities and other sectors of tax computation.

Career of focus:

• Upon completion of this degree course the student can aspire in job opportunities in both business and non-profiting organization
• They can create and manage small and medium size enterprises
• Be employed directly into corporations
• Can proceed into further studies national and international.

Admissions Requirement:

• Candidates should have an HND/HPD/BTS in Insurance.

Teaching programme:

• The program is a one year course comprising of 60 lecture hours lectures Tutorials Practicals and the students’ personal work.
• The program will also include a period of 12 weeks of industrial attachment. Where the trainees are expected to blend their theoretical achievement with practical experience in organizations of their choice normally approved by the Units/Department. The trainees are expected to present and defend a Tutored project.

            Students are required to complete a minimum of 180 credit hours maintaining a minimum GPA of at least 2.00 (‘C’ grade or 50% marks) per semester. To earn credit for a course , the student must score at least a C grade.  The normal duration of the program is two semester ( one Calendar year). The candidate shall have to complete the program in a maximum period of four semesters (two years).

The 180 credit hours are divided as follows:   

• HND 120
• Compulsory courses                                                                           60

Total                                                                                                  18

CURRICULUM TABLE

DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE

COURSE CONTENT

COURSE CODE:             INS 401

COURSE TITLE:  ADVANCED UNDERWRITING

Content: 

 The key regulation and legislation to the underwriting function. Applying and evaluating underwriting strategy. Applying and evaluating appropriate underwriting policy and practice

The principles and practices of pricing and apply appropriate pricing methods. Applying underwriting to reinsurance. The management and evaluation of exposures in the underwriting portfolio. Applying appropriate operational controls and monitoring methods.

COURSE CODE:               INS 405   

COURSE TITLE:          SERVICE MARKETING.

  Content:  The role and operation of marketing in the insurance industry.  Marketing theory and concepts and their application to the insurance industry. Analysis of relevant information to develop a marketing strategy for insurance products and services. Communicating the marketing message for insurance products and services. Distributing insurance and finance products and services.

COURSE CODE:               INS 407   

COURSE TITLE:         MARINE/AVIATION INSURANCE

 Content

Maritime/aviation and international shipping practices maritime/aviation shipping practice in  Cameroon; types of risks covered in marine and aviation insurance; applicable international legislations in marine and aviation  insurance; policy documents and provisions in marine and aviation insurance; underwriting and rating; claims settlement; re-insurance in marine and aviation insurance Marine insurance policies cover the property or interest insured against perils of the sea such as bad weather, stranding, collision, five and seizure. There are three main classes of interest in maritime and aviation insurance. The ship which includes the hull and machinery 0f the ship, the cargo, and lastly freight, which is the charter fee or the charge for transporting     goods. History of aviation insurance, international laws regulating aviation business; types of cover available; hull, passenger liability and third party liabilities; risk factors, typical clauses and exclusions; extensions possible; aviation reinsurance and claims management

INS 409:  RESEARCH METHODS

6 Credits (40-20-0)

Objective To enable students to acquire the necessary knowledge and skills for conducting empirical research.

Content: Major topics covered in the course are: the nature and importance of research; Types of research, and essential parts of a research paper; Data collection; analysis and interpretation; Organization of scientific papers; test of hypothesis, business report writing,

Outcome:  Students are equipped with the basic techniques and skills of carrying out research, inter-reporting

.

COURSE CODE         INS 402  

COURSE TITLE:    INSURANCE CLAIMS MANAGEMENT

Content:  Definition of Claim; Factors that affect Claims Management – Insurance Policy, Insurance Principles and Loss Event, Effect of Principles of Insurance on Claims Management, Types of Management; pre-loss and post-loss, management factors to consider in Claim settlement.  Reasons for paying claims, Factors that affect claims settlement, Claims process minimization, Notification period and forms, Documentation – Insured and Insurer, Adjustment – Adjuster, Types of between Claims Department and Reinsurance Department, Relationship between Claims Department and Reinsurers.

COURSE CODE INS 406: 

COURSE TITLE: MANAGEMENT SCIENCES.

6 Credits (40-10-10)

Objective: To enable students apply quantitative techniques in data analyses

Content: Sampling and sampling distributions; Estimation; Hypothesis testing and relies heavily on economic and business making such as opportunity costs and profit maximization.   Goodness of fit; confidence interval and level of significance, Hypothesis testing based on Z, t, F, and chi-square tests; Errors of types II and I. Methods of reaching optimal decisions in theories of profits: Financial analysis, and depreciation marginal analysis, break—even analysis. Analysis risk and uncertain, etc.

Outcome Students are expected to apply quantitative knowledge and skills in solving practical problems

COURSE CODE:             INS 408

COURSE TITLE     REINSURANCE

6 Credits (40-10-10)

Content Analysis of clauses under proportional and non-proportional reinsurances; calculations under both; Reinsurance Markets in the world; Functions of reinsurance brokers; History of reinsurance in Cameroon and the analysis of the reinsurance  market  in   Cameroon.    Analysis  of  the  activities  of  United  Nations  Conference  on  Trade  and  Development (UNCTAD) in the development of reinsurance in developing countries with special reference to  Africa.

ENT 408:  ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT

6 Credits (40-10-10)

Objective: To provide the students techniques required for business creation and expansion

Content: Exploring key concepts involved in the business development process, from opportunity identification, evaluation, and implementation, through to continued growth and management. Students are introduced to key features of the business creation and growth process and will study the theories and practices characterizing business development from both economic and behavioral business development perspectives.

Outcome Students are expected to develop creativity skills in entrepreneurial development

BNF 410:   INDUSTRIAL EXPERIENCE.

6 Credits (00-10-50)

Objective:   To provide practical knowledge and experience in respective organization.

Content: It involves students doing fieldwork with experienced managers, to gain the required experience. The student will be required to be in the field for 3 months. : Essential of writing/reporting forms of writing descriptive, informative, argumentative, expository and scientific reports. Practice of proof-reading, footnoting and presenting bibliographical references.

Outcome: The students are expected to write a report on their working experience

BNF 412: RESEARCH PROJECT

6 Credits (0-60-0)

Objective: A systematic field research on a current accounting and business related topic approved by a supervisor and the department

Content: A report of reasonable and acceptable length and quality. A fortnightly discussion and review of progress of work with the supervisor should be arranged.

Outcome: Students are expected to submit a written research.

MANAGEMENT

Degree offered: B. Tech in Management (B. Tech. MGT)

COURSES OFFERED

Objectives of the course:

This Department is aimed with the students acquiring knowledge on practical skills in the field of management the public sector, private institutions and non-profit organization. The students need the mastery in human resource management, business; they ought to Iearn about state control domain 0f the treasury, municipalities and other sectors of tax computation.

Career focus:

• Upon completion of this degree course the student can aspire in job opportunities in both business and non-profiting organization
• They can create and manage small and medium size enterprises
• Be employed directly into corporations
• Can proceed into further studies national and international.

Admissions Requirement:

• Candidates should have an HND/HPD/BTS in

Teaching programme:

• The program is a one year course comprising of 60 lecture hours lectures Tutorials Practicals and the students’ personal work.
• The program will also include a period of 12 weeks of industrial attachment. Where the trainees are expected to blend their theoretical achievement with practical experience in organizations of their choice normally approved by the Units/Department. The trainees are expected to present and defend a Tutored project.

Students are required to complete a minimum of 180 credit hours maintaining a minimum GPA of at least 2.00 (‘C’ grade or 50% marks) per semester. To earn credit for a course , the student must score at least a C grade.  The normal duration of the program is two semester ( one Calendar year). The candidate shall have to complete the program in a maximum period of four semesters (two years).

The 180 credit hours are divided as follows:   

• HND       120
• Compulsory courses                                                                           60
• Total                                                                       180

COURSE STRUCTURE OF THE PROGRAM FOR THE B TECH. DEGREE IN MANAGEMENT

FIRST SEMESTER

COURSE CONTENT

MGT 401:      HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

6 Credits (40-20-0)

Objective:  This course focuses on the understanding and management of human behaviour in to assist the learner in understanding the principles, policies, and practices related to procurement, development, maintenance, and, utilization of human resources.

Content: Company’s personnel development engagement of   personnel; personnel department; conduct of interview; induction of personnel, human behaviour aspects of personnel; Maslow, Taylor, Fayol, etc. Case study of personnel management examining   managerial and personnel   problems. Personnel   welfare, safety and insurance.etc

Outcome: The students are expected to acquire basic knowledge and skills in managing human in an organization  

COURSE CODE:MGT 403:          

COURSE TITLE:  INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS:

6 Credits (40-10-10)

Objective: Examines the history and development of labour relations, the structure of union organizations and the process of negotiations and contract administration.

 Contents: Basic concepts underlying industrial relations, structures and processes. Historical factors which shaped the industrial relations system and the legislative structure. Introduction to the main industrial issues faced by manager in the 2000s. An analysis of the critical relations between employer organizations, trade unions, and the state; Trends in collective bargaining, industrial relations and development in both public and private sector. Managing within the law, industrial conflict, new participation and involvement, employee participation and involvement, the impacts of selected countries industrial relations practices and handling reorganization at work; Purpose of formulating company industrial relations policy, and strategy and evaluating the industrial relations functions of management.

Outcome: The students are expected to acquire knowledge and skills in labor relation in both private and public enterprise

MGT 405:      STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT:

6 Credits (40-20-0)

Objective: The course is designed to help students think strategically and apply that skill to a variety of situations and to integrate the functional areas of business, including management, marketing, finance, accounting and production.

Content: An analysis of business problems from a strategic management perspective. The study of strategy formulation and implementation with the particular emphasis on the functions and role of the General Manager; concepts and issues in business policy and general management; Emphasis on decision making in the face of changing business conditions; Evaluation of the organizational structure and relationship, which should he designed for policy implementation; A view of the effective administration of organizational process affecting behaviour.

Outcome: The students are expected to acquire knowledge integrating respective business strategies

MGT 407:  RESEARCH METHODS

6 Credits (40-20-0)

Objective To enable students to acquire the necessary knowledge and skills for conducting empirical research.

Content: Major topics covered in the course are: the nature and importance of research; Types of research, and essential parts of a research paper; Data collection; analysis and interpretation; Organization of scientific papers; test of hypothesis, business report writing,

Outcome:  Students are equipped with the basic techniques and shill of carrying out research, inter-reporting.

MGT 409:      MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM

6 Credits (40-20-0)

Objective: Expose the student to the role of computers in the decision making process.

Content: The study of the design of information systems for management — stages of systems design, the use of computer systems design CAD, networks star, ring and square. The management of information for decision-making purposes, the role of computers in the management decision-making. : Concepts, information system, strategy and planning; Management support system, information requirements definitions at organizational and individual level; information systems development and project management; Control of information as an organizational resource.

Outcome : The students are expected to acquire knowledge and skills in managing information in an organization

MGT 402:      INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MANGEMENT

6 Credits (40-10-10)

Objective: This course examines the specific issues involved in entering overseas markets and in conducting marketing operations on an international as opposed to a “domestic” scale.

Content:  Problems and possibilities of doing business in an international context; concept and practices of multinational and foreign firms; objectives, strategies. Policies and organizational structures for operating in various environments; appreciation of the prospective required for successful planning and management of any enterprise operating abroad is emphasized by foreseeing both the opportunities and the difficulties inherent in international business.

Outcome:  Students acquire skills in international business management

COURSE CODE MGT 404:          

COURSE TITLE: BUSINESS ETHICS.

6 Credits (40-10-10)

Objectives: To enable students identify the ethical issues that surround the business environment and their respective disciplines. The knowledge will aqually enable them make ethical business decisions.

Content:

Historical illustration of ethical related issues and their effect on company reputation. Theories in ethics and associated ethical concepts of morality and legality. Ethical perspectives/ethical schools of thoughts; individualism, relativism, subjectivism, deontological, utilitarianism etc. Ethical principles and its applicability as guide to ethical decisions. Scenario analysis and case study approach to ethical decision making. Tailored ethical principles in respective business fields of ; accountancy, management, insurance, banking and Finance and Marketing.

COURSE CODE MGT 406:          

COURSE TITLE: MANAGEMENT SCIENCES.

6 Credits (40-10-10)

Objective: To enable students apply quantitative techniques in data analyses

Content: Sampling and sampling distributions; Estimation; Hypothesis testing and relies heavily on economic and business making such as opportunity costs and profit maximization.   Goodness of fit; confidence interval and level of significance, Hypothesis testing based on Z, t, F, and chi-square tests; Errors of types II and I. Methods of reaching optimal decisions in theories of profits: Financial analysis, and depreciation marginal analysis, break—even analysis. Analysis risk and uncertain, etc.

Outcome Students are expected to apply quantitative knowledge and skills in solving practical problems

ENT 408:  ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT

6 Credits (40-10-10)

Objective: To provide the students techniques required for business creation and expansion

Content: Exploring key concepts involved in the business development process, from opportunity identification, evaluation, and implementation, through to continued growth and management. Students are introduced to key features of the business creation and growth process and will study the theories and practices characterizing business development from both economic and behavioral business development perspectives.

Outcome Students are expected to develop creativity skills in entrepreneurial development

MGT 410:   INDUSTRIAL EXPERIENCE.

6 Credits (00-10-50)

Objective:   To provide practical knowledge and experience in respective organization.

Content: It involves students doing fieldwork with experienced managers, to gain the required experience. The student will be required to be in the field for 3 months. : Essential of writing/reporting forms of writing descriptive, informative, argumentative, expository and scientific reports. Practice of proof-reading, footnoting and presenting bibliographical references.

Outcome: The students are expected to write a report on their working experience

MGT 412: RESEARCH PROJECT

6 Credits (0-60-0)

Objective: A systematic field research on a current accounting and business related topic approved by a supervisor and the department

Content: A report of reasonable and acceptable length and quality. A fortnightly discussion and review of progress of work with the supervisor should be arranged.

Outcome: Students are expected to submit a written research.

MARKETING

Degree offered: Bachelor of Technology in Marketing (B. Tech. MKT)

Objectives of the course

This bachelor in marketing programme aims at, enhancing the students’ knowledge to prospect for customers. The students should have the ability to predict consumer’s wants or preferences have objective validity for solving human problems in the national and international economy globe. They in all acquire analytical skills and business creation development. Before graduating they should be well equip with the mastery.

Career focus:

• Upon completion of this degree course the student can aspire in job opportunities in both business and non-profiting organization
• They can create and manage small and medium size enterprises
• Be employed directly into corporations
• Can proceed into further studies National and International.

Admissions Requirement:

• Candidates should have an H.N.D. in Marketing

Teaching programme:

• The program is a one year course comprising of 60 lecture hours, lectures Tutorials Practical and the students personal work.
• The program will also include a period of 12 weeks of industrial attachment. Where the trainees are expected to blend their theoretical achievement with practical experience in organizations of their choice normally approved by the Units/Department. The trainees are expected to present and defend a Tutored project.

Students are required to complete a minimum of 180 credit hours maintaining a minimum GPA of at least 2.00 (‘C’ grade or 50% marks) per semester. To earn credit for a course , the student must score at least a C grade.  The normal duration of the program is two semester ( one Calendar year). The candidate shall have to complete the program in a maximum period of four semesters (two years).

The 180 credit hours are divided as follows:   

• HND                                                             120
• Compulsory courses                                                                      60
• Total                                                                  180

Structure of the program for the b. Tech. Degree in marketing

First semester

COURSE CONTENT

MKT 401: ADVERTISING

6 Credits (40-20-0)

Objective: The course aims to introduce students to the critical study of advertising from both theoretical and managerial aspects.  It also presents how to use media to get the best sales results.

Content: and be familiar with the strategic issues of communicating and planning associated with advertising including ethics, globalization, media choice, testing and research.  Students will meet fortnightly in workshops.

Outcome: Students are expected to develop an understanding of the strategic role of advertising within a competitive business environment,

MKT 403:      CONSUMER BEHAVIOUR

6 Credits (40-20-0)

Objective: To provide students with skill and knowledge in assessing consumer’s behaviour

Content:  Definition of consumer behaviour; Concept of Consumer behaviour, techniques of appraising consumer behaviour; Theories of consumers’ behaviour, Understanding the consumer; consumer decision processes; problem recognition and the research process; evaluative criteria, beliefs and attitudes: learning and behaviour modification; information processing; social and cultural influences; purchasing behaviour and diffusion of innovations: Consumerism.

Outcome: Students are expected to appraise the behavior of Consumers

COURSE CODE MKT 405:          

COURSE TITLE: SERVICES MARKETING

6 Credits (40-20-0)

Objective:  To introduce students to services marketing. 

Content: Concept of service marketing; differences – and similarities – between the marketing of services and physical products; special characteristics of services and the extended marketing mix; service production; service quality; internal marketing and relationship marketing; customer satisfaction and customer retention; services branding; internationalization of services; strategic issues.

Outcome: Students are to acquire skills and techniques in service marketing

MKT 407:  RESEARCH METHODS

6 Credits (40-20-0)

Objective To enable students to acquire the necessary knowledge and skills for conducting empirical research.

Content: Major topics covered in the course are: the nature and importance of research; Types of research, and essential parts of a research paper; Data collection; analysis and interpretation; Organization of scientific papers; test of hypothesis, business report writing,

Outcome:  Students are equipped with the basic techniques and shill of carrying out research, inter-reporting.

COURSE CODE MKT 409:          

COURSE TITLE: MARKETING RESEARCH

6 Credits (40-20-0)

Objective:  To expose students to the various techniques of marketing research

 Content: Marketing research and market research: the scientific method; the research process: problem definition research designs; questionnaire constructions and administration: sampling bases; source of market data; collection and interpretation of data; research application and uses; the relations of the market research to the functions of the business enterprise.

Outcome: Students are exposed to the various technique of marketing research

MKT 402:      INTERNATIONAL MARKETING

Objective

Course Content:

Introduction to international marketing; scope and challenge of international marketing; international trade concepts and theory; international marketing environment-cultural, economic, political, legal, social and technological environments; international marketing management; marketing intelligence; product, price, promotion and distribution policies; regional economic grouping; import and export procedures.

MGT 404:      STRATEGIC MARKETING MANAGEMENT

6 Credits (40-20-0)

Objective: To introduce students to respective methods of marketing planning and organization.

Content: Integrated view of marketing strategy; marketing planning; marketing organization and marketing in an international context.  Introduction to strategic marketing: strategic planning and portfolio analysis; environmental scanning; segmentation; targeting and positioning; marketing mix strategies: competitive strategy and marketing warfare; evaluation implementation and control

Outcome: Students are exposed to respective marketing strategies

COURSE CODE MGT 406:          

COURSE TITLE: MANAGEMENT SCIENCES.

6 Credits (40-10-10)

Objective: To enable students apply quantitative techniques in data analyses

Content: Sampling and sampling distributions; Estimation; Hypothesis testing and relies heavily on economic and business making such as opportunity costs and profit maximization.   Goodness of fit; confidence interval and level of significance, Hypothesis testing based on Z, t, F, and chi-square tests; Errors of types II and I. Methods of reaching optimal decisions in theories of profits: Financial analysis, and depreciation marginal analysis, break—even analysis. Analysis risk and uncertain, etc.

Outcome Students are expected to apply quantitative knowledge and skills in solving practical problems

ENT 408:  ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT

6 Credits (40-10-10)

Objective: To provide the students techniques required for business creation and expansion

Content: Exploring key concepts involved in the business development process, from opportunity identification, evaluation, and implementation, through to continued growth and management. Students are introduced to key features of the business creation and growth process and will study the theories and practices characterizing business development from both economic and behavioral business development perspectives.

Outcome Students are expected to develop creativity skills in entrepreneurial development

MKT 410:   INDUSTRIAL EXPERIENCE.

6 Credits (00-10-50)

Objective:   To provide practical knowledge and experience in respective organization.

Content: It involves students doing fieldwork with experienced managers, to gain the required experience. The student will be required to be in the field for 3 months. : Essential of writing/reporting forms of writing descriptive, informative, argumentative, expository and scientific reports. Practice of proof-reading, footnoting and presenting bibliographical references.

Outcome: The students are expected to write a report on their working experience

MKT 412: RESEARCH PROJECT

6 Credits (0-60-0)

Objective: A systematic field research on a current accounting and business related topic approved by a supervisor and the department

Content: A report of reasonable and acceptable length and quality. A fortnightly discussion and review of progress of work with the supervisor should be arranged.

Outcome: Students are expected to submit a written research.