MUTAH University
Courses
Course NameAcademic YearDescription
Course NameAcademic YearDescription
Advanced Strategic ManagementDoctorateThe Advanced Strategic Management course aims to further develop the strategic competencies of the students, by presenting and discussing world-class advanced strategic practices and concepts in the business context. In addition, it aims to apply advanced strategic management tools to international case-studies.
Seminar on Research Methods and DesignDoctorateThis is the core course in social science research methods and research design for PhD students in strategic management. Theoretical Traditions In  strategic management.  Graduate students in  strategic management or related fields (education, communication, public policy, management, psychology, etc.) Also prerequisite is at least one course in descriptive and inferential statistics.
Siminar statistical methods and research DoctorateThis course cover selected topics in statistical methods and research workflow related to statistical analysis. The topics covered are typically not included in statistical methods courses at the PHD’s Level. In academic and applied research in sociology and allied disciplines, methods knowledge is key. The same holds for individuals with sociology degrees in business and government roles for. Statistical social science is moving forward at high speed, and this course delivers practical and theoretical knowledge that allow students to do cutting-edge analyses and implement efficient workflows.
Research seminar in public policy analysis and decision-makingDoctorateThis seminar is designed to heighten the graduate student’s ability to think critically about public policy research. It builds upon the ideas and discussions in “The History of Public Administration Thought and Current Directions”. It is one of the two policy courses offered in the Ph.D. program in Public Policy. The Ph. D. degree requires the mastery of a body of research concepts and techniques and the ability to apply them to extend knowledge in the candidate’s area of expertise. It further requires the ability to analyze critically a body of literature as a prerequisite for advancing that literature. Mere familiarity is not sufficient. This course will emphasize the critical assessment of public policy research on policy formulation, implementation, and evaluation. There are three primary crosscutting perspectives. There is, first, an historical perspective that is concerned with the chronology and currency of ideas. A second perspective is cultural, which illuminates how concepts are reflections of a distinctive set of values, ideology, and customs as well as preferred modes of reasoning. In this vein, understanding the epistemology and ontology of the field is key. The third perspective is analytical with an emphasis on the authority, justification, value, and &quot;workability&quot; of ideas; i.e., how they shape our thinking, normatively, empirically, intellectually and pragmatically. <br>
Strategic Risk Management DoctorateRisk Management (RM) is a discipline that deals with the identification,assessment and mitigation of causes and effects of uncertainty and risk on organizational or technical systems. Following a general RM introduction,courses are given in the sub-areas Financial RM, Technical RM, Human RM and other areas.
Seminar in Strategic Change and Development ManagementDoctorateThis course examines the major components of organization development and change: the evolution of organization development, the nature of change, and how change agents can effectively manage and implement change in organizations. This course will emphasize the human relations role in the change process and the human relations professional as a change agent. This course is also recommended for students interested in consulting, management, or other roles that involve change and development in the workplace
Application and Theory: Administration PMasterAnalytical research and intellectual discussion of theoretical and applied issues in public administration, and the development of administrative thought for the organization of public administration, its objectives, and its role in Contemporary societies and the relationship between them and individuals and groups, the philosophical, social and applied implications of the proposed intellectual alternatives, and the relationship between these <br>Alternatives, conditions and their administrative implications.
human Resources Management MasterThe basic principles and concepts of human resource management in organizations, including the role of human resources departments in dealing with human resources and the methods used to provide and retain qualified individuals, develop their skills, provide the appropriate climate for them to perform their duties in the best way, issues and problems and how to overcome them.
Organizational behaviorMasterStudy human behavior in organizations and develop analytical skills in diagnosing and solving behavioral problems at work, by studying topics related to perception and personality, motives, learning, creativity, values and trends, group dynamics, leadership, communication, design and organizational development, and organizational culture.
Methods of Scientific ResearchMasterAn advanced study in the methods and methods of scientific research, with a focus on the process of designing scientific research and theoretical and practical issues related to this topic, collecting and analyzing information using appropriate statistical programs, reaching certain results and interpreting the interrelationships between variables.
Quantitative Analysis in Public AdministrationMasterQuantitative Analysis helps in solving peoblems in diffenert environments that needs dicisions. The module conver topics that include: linear programming, Transportation, Assignment, and CPM/ <br>MSPT techniques. Analytic techniques and computer packages will be used to solve problems facing business managers in decision environments.
Information Management and Decision Support MasterThis course introduces students to the use of information technology (IT) and management information systems (MIS) within today’s fast-paced, dynamic, and global business environment.
Organization theorySecond YearThis course examines organizational environments, uncertainty and methods to adapt and control the forces which reduce uncertainty. Basic organizational challenges confronting managers and <br>consultants are some of the major topics to be included. Issues involved in designing a hierarchy which motivate an effective organizational behavior will be described in this course. The course will <br>focus on creating successful business-level strategy which allows them to compete for scarce resources. Other topics will be examined such as the role of technology and how it relates to organizational effectiveness. There is a need to recognize the problems inherent in managing change and to understand the techniques that can be used to help organizations achieve their desired future
Planning and Public BudgetingThird YearThis course provides a comprehensive and in-depth analysis of all aspects of public expenditure management from the preparation of the budget to the execution, control and audit stages. It is intended to be a practical, operational guide
Public Finance and Administration Fourth YearThis course introduces the concept of public finance and the role and impact of government on economy and it includes allocation of resources, distribution of wealth and income, stabilization of the level of economic activity, and economic growth and development theories <br>of government expenditures and revenues.
Organizational BehaviorSecond YearThis course deals with human behavior in a variety of organizations. Conceptual frameworks, case discussions, and skill-oriented activities are applied to each topic. Topics include communications, <br>motivation, group dynamics, leadership, power, the influence of technology, and organizational design and development. Class sessions and assignments are intended to help students acquire the <br>skills that managers need to improve organizational relationships and performance and understanding of basic and fundamental concepts of organizational behavior(OB).The course will increase student awareness of the theoretical and practical aspects of OB.
LeadershipThird YearThis course is designed to provide a basic introduction to leadership by focusing on what it means to be a good leader.&nbsp; Emphasis in the course is on the practice of leadership. The course will examine topics such as:&nbsp; understanding leadership; recognizing leadership traits; engaging people’s strengths; understanding philosophy and styles; attending to tasks and relationships; developing leadership skills;&nbsp; creating a vision; establishing a constructive climate;&nbsp; listening to out‐group members;&nbsp; handling conflict; addressing ethics in leadership and overcoming obstacles. Students will assess their leadership traits and skills to improve their own leadership performance.
Decesion MakingThird YearThis article aims to define decision-making, and the importance of this article in personal life and career life, and decision-making occupies a prominent role in analyzing the administrative behavior of organizations, and is the engine for the efforts and activity of human resources and permeates all management functions and elements, and occupies advanced importance <br>At the individual and organizational level, and at the scientific and practical levels.
GovernanceFourth YearThis course is designed to increase students’ understanding of the basic and fundamental concepts of governance. It will increase students’ awareness of the theoretical and the practical aspects of good governance. The main focus is on the environment of modern public organizations in terms of organizational values such as democracy, transparency, responsiveness, and human rights.
Project management& evaluationFourth YearThe course covers key concepts and components of project management including project integration, project scope management, project time and cost management, quality management, human resource reqirements, communications, risk management, and procurement management. The purpose of this course is to provide students with a basic exposure to the tasks and challenges facing project managers, successful project managers have the abilities and skills to simultaneously manage their teams, schedules, risks, resources, and deliver a successful outcome. The ultimate goal is to learn the skills and tools of the project management discipline.
Crises ManagementFourth YearThe issue of maintaining a state of continuous equilibrium and match between an organization and its external environment is considered to be a critical condition for the survivability of the organization and the sustainability of its competitiveness. In addition, the manner in which the organization is able to deal with the sources of change and crises surrounding it in the external environment determines its success or failure. Thus, this course aims at discussing the best tools and techniques that can be <br>used to enable organizations to deal with its changing reality affecting them.
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