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The course is designed to provide students with an overview of the principles and theories of
Economics. This introductory course will describe the general structure of macroeconomics and
relate that to the Saudi economy and how it is financially structured and regulated.

ECON 102 PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMIC
Credits: 3(3,0,0) Prerequisite: None
This course provides an introduction to the elements of macroeconomic analysis. Topics
include: determination of national income, composition of output, inflation, and
unemployment. This course also discusses also the role of government relating to public
spending, regulation,
taxation, along with monetary and fiscal policies.

ELE 103 STRESS MANAGEMENT
Credits: 3 (3,0,0) Prerequisite: None
This course explores the factors and causes of stress. Students study the different theoretical
perspectives about stress and learn a variety of practical stress management skills and
techniques in coping with stress.

ELE 109 PUBLIC RELATIONS
Credits: 3 (3,0,0) Prerequisite: None
The course examines the basic public relations concepts and processes. The course aim is to
enhance student understanding of the media, communications, social sciences and the
corporate world. Strategies and tactics on how to build and maintain good reputations and
communicate effectively with employees, the media, community groups and others important
audiences are discussed and debated.

ELE 110 ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Credits: 3 (3,0,0) Prerequisite: None
The course presents an overview of entrepreneurship. All steps in the entrepreneurship
process, from evaluating a business idea through to the launch of a business, are examined.
Useful models and frameworks, complemented by practical advice and guidelines, offer
students a solid foundation to launch their own businesses while understanding the various
risks their startup may face. This course has equips students with a set of lenses through which
they can better identify and actively filter new-business opportunities and obtain the skills and
confidence to plan and launch their business.

ENG 101 INTENSIVE ENGLISH WRITING
Credits: 3 (3,0,0) Prerequisite: None
This first level college writing course is designed to train students in the basic skills necessary for
writing in general. It focuses on writing essays using various rhetorical methods and patterns
such as narration, argumentation, persuasion, description, comparison, contrast, problem,
solution, etc. Students are required to write essays both in and outside of the classroom.

ENG 103 RESEARCH WRITING TECHNIQUES
Credits: 3 (3,0,0) Prerequisite: ENG 101
This course starts with paraphrase and the synthesis of ideas from several different sources.
Library skills follow. Students are familiarized with the University's circulation and reference
sections; are schooled on how to locate printed materials using the library online catalog.
Other basic research skills taught: writing bibliographies and use of documentation. Students
are also instructed in narrowing a topic, annotating sources, formatting and writing a report.