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Asher University Curriculum

Post-Graduate Diplomas

  • Post-Graduate Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership

    • Coursework: Strategic Management, Leadership Development, Financial Management, Marketing Management, Human Resource Management, Organizational Behavior, Business Ethics, Operations Management, Research Methods

  • Post-Graduate Diploma in Education

    • Coursework: Curriculum Development and Assessment, Instructional Design, Educational Technology, Classroom Management, Educational Psychology, Special Education, Educational Leadership, Research Methods in Education.

  • Bachelor of Science Programs

    • B. Sc in Business Management

      • Core Courses: Accounting Principles, Financial Management, Marketing Principles, Management Information Systems, Operations Management, Human Resource Management, Business Law and Ethics, Business Communication, Business Strategy.
      • Elective Courses: Entrepreneurship, International Business, E-Commerce, Project Management, Business Analytics, Marketing Research.

    • B. Sc in Communications and Development Studies

      • Core Courses: Introduction to Communication, Mass Communication Theories, Development Theories, Communication for Development, Social Media and Development, Communication Research Methods, Media Literacy, Intercultural Communication, Project Management.
      • Elective Courses: Public Relations, Media Production, Development Communication Strategies, Health Communication, Environmental Communication, Gender and Development.

    • B. Sc in Tourism and Hospitality Management

      • Core Courses: Introduction to Tourism, Hospitality Operations Management, Marketing and Sales for Tourism, Event Planning and Management, Tourism Geography and Development, Financial Management in Tourism, Sustainable Tourism, Food and Beverage Management, Customer Service Management.
      • Elective Courses: Revenue Management, Convention Management, Heritage Tourism, Culinary Arts, Destination Marketing, Airline Operations.

  • B. Sc in Project Management

    • Core Courses: Project Management Fundamentals, Project Planning and Scheduling, Risk Management, Project Cost Management, Project Quality Management, Project Human Resource Management, Project Procurement Management, Project Communication, Project Monitoring and Control.
    • Elective Courses: Project Leadership, Agile Project Management, Earned Value Management, Project Portfolio Management, Project Management for Information Technology.

  • B.Sc in Educational Management and Leadership

    • Core Courses: Educational Leadership Theories, School Administration, Curriculum Development and Assessment, Instructional Leadership, Educational Technology, School Finance, Educational Law and Policy, School-Community Relations, Research Methods in Education.
    • Elective Courses: Special Education Leadership, Teacher Evaluation, School Improvement Planning, Early Childhood Education, Educational Equity and Diversity.

  • B. Sc in Economics

    • Core Courses: Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Econometrics, Statistics, Public Finance, Development Economics, International Trade, Money and Banking, Mathematical Economics.
    • Elective Courses: Behavioral Economics, Health Economics, Environmental Economics, Labor Economics, Econometrics for Business, Financial Economics.

  • B.Sc in Human Resources Management

    • Core Courses: Human Resource Management Fundamentals, Recruitment and Selection, Training and Development, Performance Management, Compensation and Benefits, Employee Relations, Labor Law and Regulations, Human Resource Information Systems, Organizational Development.
    • Elective Courses: Talent Management, Employee Engagement, Workplace Diversity and Inclusion, Human Resources Analytics, Strategic Human Resource Management, Global Human Resource Management.

  • B. Sc in Computer Science

    • Core Courses: Programming Fundamentals, Data Structures and Algorithms, Computer Architecture, Operating Systems, Database Systems, Computer Networks, Software Engineering, Web Development, Artificial Intelligence.
    • Elective Courses: Machine Learning, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Computer Graphics, Human-Computer Interaction, Mobile Application Development.

  • B. Sc in Sports Management

    • Core Courses: Sports Marketing, Sports Finance, Sports Law, Facility Management, Event Management in Sports, Sports Media, Sponsorship in Sports, Athlete Development, Sports Analytics.
    • Elective Courses: Sports Psychology, Esports Management, Olympic Studies, Sports Broadcasting, Sports Public Relations, Fitness Management.

  • B. Sc in Criminology and Security Studies

    • Core Courses: Introduction to Criminology, Criminal Justice System, Criminology Theories, Crime Analysis, Law Enforcement, Corrections, Security Management, Criminal Law, Victimology, Research Methods in Criminology.
    • Elective Courses: Juvenile Delinquency, White-Collar Crime, Cybercrime, Organized Crime, Forensic Science, Security Technology, Risk Management, Counterterrorism.

  • B. Sc in Peace and Conflict Resolutions

    • Core Courses: Introduction to Peace and Conflict Studies, Conflict Analysis, Conflict Resolution Theories and Practices, Nonviolent Communication, Peacebuilding Strategies, Human Rights, International Law, Negotiation and Mediation, Research Methods in Peacebuilding.
    • Elective Courses: Transitional Justice, Gender and Conflict, Environmental Conflict, Media and Conflict, Peacebuilding in Africa, Peacebuilding in Asia.

  • Master’s Programs

    Master of Business Administration (MBA)

    • Core Courses: Financial Management, Marketing Management, Operations Management, Human Resource Management, Strategic Management, Organizational Behavior, Business Ethics, Research Methods.
    • Specializations: Finance, Marketing, Operations, Human Resources, Strategy, Entrepreneurship, International Business.

    M.Sc in Educational Management and Leadership

    • Core Courses: Educational Leadership Theories, School Administration, Curriculum Development and Assessment, Instructional Leadership, Educational Technology, School Finance, Educational Law and Policy, School-Community Relations, Research Methods in Education.
    • Specializations: Educational Administration, Curriculum and Instruction, Educational Technology, School Counseling.

    M.Sc in Business Management

    • Core Courses: Financial Management, Marketing Management, Operations Management, Human Resource Management, Strategic Management, Organizational Behavior, Business Ethics, Research Methods.
    • Specializations: Finance, Marketing, Operations, Human Resources, Strategy, Entrepreneurship, International Business.

    M.Sc in Communications and Development Studies

    • Core Courses: Communication Theories, Development Theories, Communication for Development, Social Media and Development, Communication Research Methods, Media Literacy, Intercultural Communication, Project Management
    • Specializations: Media Studies, Development Communication, Public Relations, Advertising, Digital Media

    M.Sc in Tourism and Hospitality Management

    • Core Courses: Tourism Geography and Development, Hospitality Operations Management, Marketing and Sales for Tourism, Event Planning and Management, Financial Management in Tourism, Sustainable Tourism, Food and Beverage Management, Customer Service Management
    • Specializations: Tourism Management, Hospitality Management, Event Management, Sustainable Tourism,
      • Food and Beverage Management, Customer Service Management
      • Specializations: Tourism Management, Hospitality Management, Event Management, Sustainable Tourism
      • M.Sc in Project Management
      • Core Courses: Project Management Fundamentals, Project Planning and Scheduling, Risk Management, Project Cost Management, Project Quality Management, Project Human Resource Management, Project Procurement Management, Project Communication, Project Monitoring and Control.
      • Specializations: Project Management for IT, Construction Project Management, Program Management.

      M.Sc in Economics

      • Core Courses: Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Econometrics, Public Finance, Development Economics, International Trade, Money and Banking, Mathematical Economics.
      • Specializations: Development Economics, Public Economics, International Economics, Financial Economics.

      M.Sc in Human Resources Management

      • Core Courses: Human Resource Management Fundamentals, Recruitment and Selection, Training and Development, Performance Management, Compensation and Benefits, Employee Relations, Labor Law and Regulations, Human Resource Information Systems, Organizational Development.
      • Specializations: Talent Management, Employee Engagement, Workplace Diversity and Inclusion, Human Resources Analytics, Strategic Human Resource Management, Global Human Resource Management.

      M.Sc in Computer Science

      • Core Courses: Programming Fundamentals, Data Structures and Algorithms, Computer Architecture, Operating Systems, Database Systems, Computer Networks, Software Engineering, Web Development, Artificial Intelligence.
      • Specializations: Software Engineering, Data Science, Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, Human-Computer Interaction.

      M.Sc in Criminology and Security Studies

      • Core Courses: Introduction to Criminology, Criminal Justice System, Criminology Theories, Crime Analysis, Law Enforcement, Corrections, Security Management, Criminal Law, Victimology, Research Methods in Criminology
      • Specializations: Criminal Justice, Security Management, Cybercrime, Forensic Science

      M.Sc in Peace and Conflict Resolutions

      • Core Courses: Introduction to Peace and Conflict Studies, Conflict Analysis, Conflict Resolution Theories and Practices, Nonviolent Communication, Peacebuilding Strategies, Human Rights, International Law, Negotiation and Mediation, Research Methods in Peacebuilding
      • Specializations: Peacebuilding, Conflict Resolution, Human Rights, International Relations.

  • Doctoral Programs

    Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA)

    • Core Courses: Advanced Research Methods, Strategic Management, Organizational Behavior, Financial Management, Marketing Management, Operations Management.
    • Dissertation: A significant original research contribution to the field of business administration.

    Ph.D in Management

    • Core Courses: Advanced Research Methods, Organizational Theory, Strategic Management, Human Resource Management, Organizational Behavior.
    • Dissertation: A significant original research contribution to the field of management.

    Ph.D in Education

    • Core Courses: Advanced Research Methods, Educational Philosophy, Educational Psychology, Curriculum and Instruction, Educational Leadership, Educational Policy Analysis.
    • Dissertation: A significant original research contribution to the field of education.

    Ph.D in Computer Science

    • Core Courses: Advanced Algorithms, Computer Architecture, Operating Systems, Database Systems, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Mining.
    • Dissertation: A significant original research contribution to the field of computer science.

    Ph.D in Criminology and Security Studies

    • Core Courses: Advanced Criminological Theory, Criminal Justice Policy, Research Methods in Criminology, Forensic Science, Cybercrime
    • Dissertation: A significant original research contribution to the field of criminology and security studies.

    Ph.D in Peace and Conflict Resolutions

    • Core Courses: Advanced Conflict Analysis, Peacebuilding Theory and Practice, International Relations, Human Rights, Gender and Conflict
    • Dissertation: A significant original research contribution to the field of peace and conflict resolution.

    Ph.D in Communications and Development Studies

    • Core Courses: Advanced Communication Theories, Development Studies, Media and Communication, Intercultural Communication, Communication Research Methods
    • Dissertation: A significant original research contribution to the field of communications and development studies.