COURSE DESCRIPTION


Electronic Business and Commerce

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University Requirement

Faculty Requirement

Major Requirement

Free Ellective

Complementary Requirement

Total Credit Hours

Complementary Requirement is not calcualted in total credit hours



University Requirement - 24 Credit Hours:



Compulsory Courses - 15 Credit Hours

Course Code Course Name Credit hours Description
A0161201 English Communication Skills 3 Grammar: question tags, modals, future forms, articles, adjectives, adverbs, if structures; vocabulary: relationships, work, activities, media, war, sport; writing skills: essay, notes, messages, application letters; basic and advanced reading skills; basic and advanced listening skills; verbal skills: oral presentations, arguments.
A0161101 Arabic Communication Skills 3 Language levels: phonological level, grammatical level, rhetorical level, orthographic level, comprehension and speaking; grammar exercises, nominal sentences, verbal sentences, kana and its sisters, Inna and its sisters, dual, masculine plural, feminine plural, indeclinable nouns, vocative, appositives; exercises in morphology, present participle, and past participle; spelling and punctuation, dictionaries, listening and speaking.
A0161301 National Education 3 Concepts and terms; Geography of Jordan; contemporary political history of Jordan; Jordanian Society; Jordanian constitutional and democratic life; Jordanian national institutions; challenges facing Jordan; threats to civic life: fanaticism, extremism, terrorism, violence; corruption: definitions, types, causes, impact, and prevention.
A0161112 Leadership and Societal Responsibility 1 This course deals with prominent titles related to leadership, such as: the meaning of leadership, the vocabulary that falls under the term, leadership styles, leadership and social responsibility, change management and strategies, building an effective team, the leader and managing diversity, how to discover future leaders and support them, and women leaders.
A0161113 Life Skills 1 This course deals with the vital interest of the individual on the individual and collective level. It is like a passport to the success of individuals and helps them understand their personal competencies. It discusses the meaning of skills, their levels, characteristics and importance, communication skill and communication, and trains them on self-skills such as the skill of time management, organizing and defining it, and providing examples of its fields of application and activities. carried out by the students themselves. It also deals with thinking skills, its importance, education, and forms such as problem-solving and decision-making as forms of complex thinking or its strategies. The course also deals with training students on methods of dialogue and exchange of views as an entry point to resolving differences and mitigating frictions when we witness the openness of societies, correct study skills, family success and conservatism.
A0161401 Military Sciences 3 The establishment and development of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan; the history of the Arab Legion; peacekeeping troops; preparing the nation for defense and liberation.
A0161111 Entrepreneurship and Innovation 1 Economic science definition: its objectives and the economic problem; The relation between the economic science and other sciences; Economic analysis methods; Production possibilities curve; National income accounts; Consumption; Investment; Saving; Unemployment; Inflation; Money and Banking; Financial and monetary policy and its role in dealing with the imbalanced economy through these policies; Economic development in terms of importance and objectives and economic planning to achieve such objectives; Demand and supply theory and consumer equilibrium; Cost and production theory; Producer equilibrium in different markets.

Elective Courses - 6 Credit Hours

Course Code Course Name Credit hours Description
A0161501 Islamic Culture 3 Definition of the culture, characteristics of the Islamic culture, Islamic culture and other cultures; the sources of Islamic culture: The Holy Quran, Sunna, the Arabic language, history of Islam; fields of Islamic culture: faith, worship, morals; challenges facing the Islamic culture: orientalism, globalization, secularism; young people and the impacts of foreign cultures, women and Islam, Islam and terrorism.
A0161701 History of Jordan and Palestine 3 The geography of Jordan and Palestine, Jordan and Palestine in ancient times, general historical look, Jordan, and Palestine in the Mamluk era, Jordan, and Palestine during the First World War (1914- 1918), Emirate of East Jordan (Transjordan), constitutional and legislative life in Jordan, Palestine under the British Mandate, and Jordanian-Palestinian relations, Jerusalem, historical status.
A0161703 Archaeology and Tourism in Jordan 3 Tourism definition; Classification of Tourism; The difference between tourist and other traveler?s concepts, Travel types, The definition of Archaeology and archaeological sites: Archaeological surveys and excavations; Documentation; Jordan through the ages; Components of tourism in Jordan; Elements of tourist attractions in Jordan: Archeological sites, Natural sites, Natural reserves, Forests; Tourist movement and types in Jordan; Economical impact of tourism in Jordan.
A0161802 Development and Environment 3 The course provides awareness and insight into the environmental issue, its vocabulary, the human relationship with the ecosystem, and environmental hazards to avoid. It also works to develop students' understanding and awareness of basic ecological concepts, and to reinforce their attitudes and values, in order to practice solving environmental problems. And linking it to comprehensive development and its relationship to water, food and energy security.
A0161601 Contemporary Issues 3 Identify the most important contemporary local, national and regional issues, the most prominent contemporary challenges and their questions from development, youth, extremism, globalization, culture and identity; Jerusalem and its central position, the Arab-Israeli conflict
A0411601 Legal Education and Human Rights 3 This course identifying the basic concepts of human rights in an analytical way, and then realistic clarify of the international & regional means dealing with human rights such as treaties, recommendations and international means that are in the process of formation, such imperative rules & customs, this course also address realistically the content of human rights and the rights of the first generation such as right of living. The second-generation rights such as the right to work and third-generation rights such as the right of environment. International ways to protect human rights in general. In addition, the extent to which the Jordanian constitution is compatible with international human rights standards.
A0161901 Media and Public Relations 3 The nexus between media and society in terms of the social, political, economic and cultural power of the media, the role of the media in giving people the opportunity to express their opinions and promote international relations. Communication and public relations, communication and its types, levels, forms, properties, fields, activities, physical and nonphysical (symbolic) environment, and obstacles to the communicative process. Public relations: its beginnings, development, principles, bases, importance, functions, planning, activities.

Elective Courses - 3 Credit Hours

Course Code Course Name Credit hours Description
A0871103 Principles of Renewable Energy 3 Introduction to renewable Energy include Photovoltaic, Wind power, Micro hydropower, Biomass energy, Waste power, Solar thermal power, Geothermal power, Ocean energy (tidal, tide-flow and wave), Ocean energy (OTEC), , Comparison of characteristics and cost of renewables. How we can use the sun, wind, biomass, geothermal resources, and water to generate more sustainable energy. It explains the fundamentals of energy, including the transfer of energy, as well as the limitations of natural resources. Starting with solar power, the text illustrates how energy from the sun is transferred and stored; used for heating, cooling, and lighting; collected and concentrated; and converted into electricity
A0591111 Digital Literacy 3 Digital Literacy is a concept that describes how technology and the Internet are shaping the way people interact and how they affect us as individuals and as a society. This course educate students on the uses of digital technologies, the dangers of digital technology and the need to build a culture of ethical use of the Internet and introduce the concept of responsible freedom.
A1321100 Sport and Health 3 Defining health and fitness: physical education, health education; the cognitive, emotional, skill-oriented, and social goals of physical education; the history of physical education: ancient, medieval, and modern ages, the Olympics, Athletics in Jordan: nutrition and exercising; athletic injuries: bone, joint , muscle, skin injuries; special exercises for figure deformation; diseases related to lack of exercise: diabetes, obesity, being underweight, back pain, cancer; hooliganism: causes and recommended solutions for hooliganism.
A0612303 Society Health 3 The course aims to provide students with the basic principles that enhance the concept of health and health prevention in its various physical, psychological and social aspects. The student will also be provided with information that helps individuals realize their health needs in the context of the culture and values ??systems they live in and how to meet these needs, which is known as improving health and quality of life.
A0161602 Critical Thinking Skills 3 The concept of critical thinking, its components; characteristics of critical thinking individuals; Critical thinking skills: the skill of interpretation, analysis, evaluation, inference, expectation, prediction; Stages of critical thinking: Motivation, searching for information, linking information, evaluation, expression, and integration


Faculty Requirement - 24 Credit Hours:



Compulsory Courses - 24 Credit Hours

Course Code Course Name Credit hours Description
A0551201 Microeconomics 3 The course provides the basic knowledge of economics that is essential for all business major students to know. Topics covered in microeconomics include equilibrium models used by consumers and producers to satisfy needs under scarce resources, the theory of demand and supply, shifts in supply and demand, elasticity of demand and supply, consumer equilibrium, producer equilibrium, and markets under perfect competition.
A0571101 Principles of Marketing (1) 3 This course aim to describe the Marketing Concepts, the importance of understanding the marketplace and build customer engagement, and marketing mix; Analyzing the Marketing Environment: Marketing Environment Definition, The Micro-Environment, The Macro Environment, Responding to the Marketing Environment; Products: Product Definition, Product Dimensions, Product Classification, Product life cycle and its strategy;? pricing: pricing concept, pricing strategies and tactics; marketing channels: Understand the importance of marketing channels, Understand what value channel members create; marketing communications: define the promotion mix tools, the integrated marketing communications. Include planning and execution of promotional program.
A0551101 Principles of Financial Management 3 This is an introductory finance course which assumes no prior knowledge of financial management. It introduces students to the fundamental concepts of financial management and the tools of financial decision making. These concepts relate primarily to the financial statement analysis, financial ratios analysis, time value of money, and capital budget techniques.
A0111104 Statistics For Business 3 Elementary principles and applications of descriptive statistics; counting principles; linear regression and correlation and ANOVA; elementary probability principles; probability distributions; test of hypothesis and confidence interval.
A0511101 Principles of Business Administration 3 This course aims to provide students with the basic knowledge of management functions. Students will learn the fundamental principles of business administration, which include: Introduction to management and organizations, management history, planning, organizing, leading, and controlling
A0581401 Management Information Systems (1) 3 his course aims to equip students with the basic knowledge of management information systems (MIS) fundamentals. Accordingly, this course is formulated to cover key topics of MIS include: Information systems basic concepts, the role of information systems in business environments complementary assets of information systems, types of information systems and their functions in an organization, foundations of business intelligence, foundations of telecommunication and Internet technologies, and the principles of e-commerce business and revenue models.
A0531101 Principles of Accounting (1) 3 This course aims to prepare students to understand the definition and objectives of Accounting, and its Principles and Assumptions. As well, this course helps students to use the accounting equation in order to analyze the economic transactions, prepare the journal entries, posting, and prepare financial statements. Moreover, this course illustrates all of the following ( event, transaction, entry, journal, posting, ledger, trail balance, adjusting entries, correcting entries, closing entries, financial statement).
A0331701 Computer Skills (Humanities) 3 The course introduces students to a range of advanced topics in Microsoft Office 2016 Applications; these applications include Microsoft Outlook 2016, Microsoft Word 2016 and Microsoft Excel 2016.  The course is designed to enhance the students? skills in advanced topics of Microsoft, it explains how to manage Emails using MS-Outlook 2016, also it introduces the students to create, format and design Text documents using MS- Word 2016 and finally it develops the knowledge of students in MS-Excel 2016 (Advanced Topics).


Major Requirement - 48 Credit Hours:



Compulsory Courses - 42 Credit Hours

Course Code Course Name Credit hours Description
A0592201 Electronic Business Models 3 The course explores the issues underpinning e-business models and related issues. It also pays attention to several aspects related to innovative e-applications (e-government, e-management, m-commerce), the economics of e-business, e-tailing and marketing, e-trust, legal and ethical issues in global e-business. More precisely, the course investigates the impact of e-technologies on marketplace transformation, online business activities/processes, management strategies to e-business and related issues with an emphasis on B2C (business-to-consumer) and B2B (business-to-business) e-business models.
A0593201 Development of Electronic Business and Commerce Systems 2 This course teaches students how to develop and manage online business projects. It focuses on how the Internet provides platforms for e-commerce, collaboration, and global market reach. Using real-world examples, students will learn a step-by-step approach to analyzing e-business systems, enhancing business decisions, solving problems, and gaining a competitive edge. At the end of this course, students will gain fundamental knowledge of key concepts and methods to manage e-business projects and information systems effectively.
A0592102 Multimedia Technology Lab 2 This course is an introduction to the major topics related to multimedia (i.e. hypermedia, presentation media, graphics, animation, sound, video multimedia concepts devices and development tools). It will familiarize students with a range of tools used in creating computer-based multimedia. Topics in this course include but are not limited to: Introduction to making Multimedia, Multimedia Skills and Training, Text, Sound, Image, Animation, Video, Basic Software Tools and web multimedia.
A0593101 Internet Services Development 3 This course aims to provide students with fundamental knowledge and skills for becoming web application developers. It introduces key technologies in internet development, emphasizing general web concepts. The curriculum covers the implementation of web-based systems using development tools, delves into explanations of internet protocols governing resource transfer, and explores the fundamentals of web client-server architecture.
A0592101 Multimedia Technology 1 This course aims to provide students with an understanding of the technologies underlying multimedia, including text, images, videos, audio, and animation, and how to integrate these elements together to produce a multimedia project. Students are provided with knowledge in essential areas such as hardware/software, file types and common issues related to multimedia technology.
A0593204 User Interface Design 3 This course provides a comprehensive overview of the user experience design process. Students in this course will learn the methods, concepts, and techniques necessary to make user experience design an integral part of developing information interfaces. The course provides students with an opportunity to acquire the resources, skills, and hands-on experience they need to design, develop, and evaluate information interfaces from a user-centred design perspective.
A0591101 Internet Technology 3 This course aims to introduce students to the key concepts of the Internet and web technologies and their services, applications and tools. This course will help the students to acknowledge the main benefits of internet technologies for reconstructing business structures, conducting business and achieving strategic objectives. It also provides students with a holistic view of the current state and the recent development of the Internet technology tools and applications such as computer servers, e-mail, web browsers, file transfer utilities. In addition, this course presents the new information technology infrastructure for internet and the reflection on how emerging technologies will empower society to do more with the Internet.
A0593301 Electronic Payment and Financial Systems 3 This course introduces students to a wide diversity of electronic payment mechanisms that are used worldwide. The course is designed to provide students with basic knowledge about the use of new technologies in money transfer nationally and internationally. This course will help students to identify the different forms of electronic money, how money is transferred through the world's banking systems, and e-payment systems are secured.
A0592301 Supply Chain Management Systems 3 The course aims to provide students with a foundational understanding of supply chain management in today's business landscape. It emphasizes the crucial role of information systems in enhancing supply chain processes and decision-making. Students will learn to assess how information flows can replace physical resources like inventory and analyze the factors influencing the success or failure of such systems. The impact of Internet technologies, dynamic markets, and globalization on supply chain strategies will be explored, including logistics, digital coordination, inventory and risk management, procurement, supply contracting, product and process design, and revenue management.
A0593202 Development of Electronic Business and Commerce Systems Lab 1 This course aims to prepare students to develop and manage E-business projects effectively. It pays a special attention to the role of Internet technologies in providing technological platforms for electronic business, commerce, and collaboration within / among enterprises and global markets. It describes a complete life-cycle approach and uses a combination of user, business, and information technology that help to enhance business decision-making, solve problems, and gain competitive advantage. In this course students will learn the fundamental concepts and methodologies for in-depth analysis of E-business systems and the management of E-business and information systems projects.
A0591301 Electronic Commerce 3 The course introduces the student to e-commerce concept and fundamentals. It covers key areas of e-commerce, including business-to-consumer, business-to-business and business-to-government electronic commerce (EC); online business models and EC technology basics. This course will also shed the light on e-commerce barriers and enables, Standards, online payments models, regulation and policy, security, social and economic issues will also be considered.
A0592302 Electronic Government 3 The goal of this course is to equip students with basic knowledge of the fundamentals of supply chain management in today?s business environment. It also highlights the significant the role of information systems in managing and improving of supply chain processes performance and decisions making. In this course, students will develop the ability to evaluate how information flows can substitute for the stock of physical resources, such as inventory, and why such systems succeed or fail. They assess how internet technologies, dynamic markets, and globalization are impacting supply chain strategies and practices, including logistics, digital coordination of decisions and resources, inventory and risk management, procurement and supply contracting, product and process design, and revenue management.
A0594501 Ethics for Electronic Business and Commerce 3 This course introduces students to ethical and legal issues in e-business. It discusses ethical and legal theories, exploring implications stemming from advancements in online business and the ethical impact of technology on society. Additionally, the course offers solutions and scenarios to help students define online boundaries, address internet privacy issues, navigate the intellectual property and copyright concerns, and understand professional ethics.
A0594601 Graduation project 3
A0593501 Cyber Security 3 This course aims to provide students with a basic introduction to all aspects of cyber security including business, policy, procedures, communications security, network security, security management, legal issues, political issues, and technical issues. The course demonstrates how ethical, legal, and economic frameworks enable and constrain security technologies and policies. It will present specific topics including policy-making (at the national, international, and regulatory level), business models, and legal frameworks (including security duties, privacy issues, and security issues).
A0593203 Project Management for Electronic Commerce 3 This course is articulated to introduce students to the application of project management concepts into e-commerce projects. Particularly, students will acquire the basic knowledge to plan e-commerce-related projects, and lean how to implement an e-commerce project within a predefined timeframe, according to a specific project methodology

Elective Courses - 6 Credit Hours

Course Code Course Name Credit hours Description
A0512202 Change and Crisis Management 3 This course focuses on the conceptual frameworks of change management and provides a practical and thorough overview of how effective change can be achieved in organizations. Students will learn the importance of organizational change, change approaches, the relationship between change and managerial topics, and how to deal with resistance to change its pros and cons. In addition, students will learn analytical and practical foundations to anticipate potential crises and develop methods of avoiding or minimizing damage.
A0582401 Management Information Systems (2) 3
A0512102 Human Resource Management 3 This course aims to enable students to understand the various principles and concepts of Human Resources Management. It provides students a full and practical introduction to human resource management techniques, with a focus on how to use those techniques to improve performance, productivity and profitability at work. Students will learn the fundamental principles of human resource management including: Planning, job analysis, recruitment, selection, training and development, performance appraisal and compensation.
A0583501 Management of Computer Networks 3 This course aims to provide students with an understanding of the hardware and software technology that facilitates data exchange within and between information systems. It covers the fundamentals of data communications, the TCP/IP model, distributed applications, network technologies, as well as network security and management.
A0573303 Social Media Marketing 3 Provide the Students with the basic Knowledge in Digital and Social Media Marketing , preparing marketing pland and campaigns


Free Ellective - 36 Credit Hours:



Compulsory Courses - 36 Credit Hours

Course Code Course Name Credit hours Description
A0583303 Web Design and Programming 1 In this course, you will gain a foundational knowledge of website creation and be able apply it to the planning, design and development of your own portfolio website over the course of the semester. This course provides an introduction of web - development techniques that use HTML, XHTML, basic JavaScript, Dynamic HTML, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS); creating dynamic Web pages using ASP.NET. Towards the end of this course, students will be comfortable creating, coding and posting basic HTML and CSS files to the Internet. Equipped with a historical understanding of the web?s evolution and key industry-standard design guidelines to ensure strong online presentation.rerequisite: Introduction in Information Technology A0581501
A0582103 Database Management Systems (1) Lab 1 Basic Skills for Data Base Managemnet System with Specialized Programs.
A0583304 Web Design and Programming Lab 2 A practical application for building web pages; using different programming languages ??and content management systems. Concurrent: Web Design and Programming A0583303
A0512301 Operations Research 3 This course aims to enable students to use quantitative methods and techniques for efficient decision making in business context. Topics include decision theory, linear programming, graphical and simplex methods, transportation models and assignment techniques. It emphasizes learning by doing through analytic techniques and computer packages
A0584301 Development of Mobile Applications 2 This course introduces students to programming technologies, design and development related to mobile applications. In this course, students will be introduced to the current mobile platforms, mobile application development environments, mobile device input methods, as well as developing applications. Students will design and build a variety of Apps throughout the course to reinforce learning and to develop real competency Topics include accessing device capabilities, industry standards, operating systems, and programming for mobile applications using an OS Software Development Kit (SDK). Upon completing this course, students should be able to create basic applications for mobile devices. Prerequisite: Fundamentals of Programming A0583301
A0582102 Database Management Systems (1) 2 This course aims to furnish students with a foundational knowledge of database systems and their pivotal role in today's dynamic business analytics environments. Students will delve into fundamental concepts, gaining insights into database design, implementation, and management and understanding how these systems underpin and enhance various aspects of business analytics.
A0111105 Business Mathematics 3 The course introduces students to essential mathematical tools used in finance. Topics offered in this course include linear and nonlinear functions, simple and compound interest rates, annuities, amortization, bond valuation, and discounting. All subjects are presented to students in the context of mathematics and computational methods.
A0583105 Knowledge Management 3 This course focuses on practices, tools and techniques of knowledge management (KM) to deal with the challenges in the organization. Student will learn concept of KM, Why KM, clearly characterize types of knowledge and structure of knowledge management solutions, describe key components of KM solutions: infrastructure, mechanisms and technologies, systems and processes, and Evaluate KM solution of an organization.
A0583401 Customer Relationships Management Systems 3 This course introduces students to the fundamental concepts of customer service management, emphasizing its pivotal role in contemporary business environments. Students will explore the significance of customer service management, with a particular focus on the integration of information systems to enhance customer interactions.
A0583302 Fundamentals of Programming Lab 2 Apply the software concepts and interfaces and control combinations using different programming languages
A0584302 Development of Mobile Applications Lab 1 Design and build a variety of mobile device applications using the Software Development Kit (SDK).oncurrent: Mobile Applications Development A0584301
A0581501 Introduction to Information Technology 3 This course aims to introduce students to the key concepts of the Internet and web technologies and their services, applications and tools. This course will help the students to acknowledge the main benefits of internet technologies for reconstructing business structures, conducting business and achieving strategic objectives. It also provides students with a holistic view of the current state and the recent development of the Internet technology tools and applications such as computer servers, e-mail, web browsers, file transfer utilities. In addition, this course presents the new information technology infrastructure for internet and the reflection on how emerging technologies will empower society to do more with the Internet.
A0512302 Scientific Research Methods 3 This course provides students with knowledge and skills related to the scientific method of conducting business research. Students will learn the basic steps of conducting scientific research and writing a report using APA style formatting. Topics include; Introduction to scientific research, problem identification, literature review, theoretical framework, hypothesis development, research design, data collection methods, variable measurement, sampling, citation, and references. Ethical considerations and implications related to the research process are also covered.
A0583301 Fundamentals of Programming 1 This is an introductory programming course based on Python. It offers students the opportunity to learn how to solve computational problems using Python techniques. It introduces the student to the fundamental concepts of computer programming, which will serve basic building blocks for more advanced concepts and techniques in future, it also should assist the student in acquiring basic knowledge about computers and computers programming that are transferable to other programming languages and related domains. 
A0412301 Electronic commerce legislation 3 Studying the most important legal aspects raised using electronic information systems, clarifying means of communication and their components, their impact on different branches of law, and the definition of electronic commerce. As well as studying the legal of electronic payment by credit card, in addition defining the applicable law for E-commerce disputes
A0573302 Electronic Marketing 3 This course aims to provide the essential knowledge and principles to Electronic Marketing. It explores strategic marketing issues related to the use of e-commerce solutions for business-to-business (B2B) and business to consumer (B2C) transactions. Specific topics include the characteristics and behaviour of the online consumer, the characteristics of the business buyer, internet marketing strategies for B2B and B2C channels, developing internet marketing plans for B2B and B2C channels, and the management and control of marketing channels, marketing communication and pricing in online contexts. In addition, this course shed the light on various digital marketing channels and platforms.


Complementary Requirement - 9 Credit Hours:



Compulsory Courses - 9 Credit Hours

Course Code Course Name Credit hours Description
A0161200 Remedial English Language 3 Grammar: auxiliary verbs, tenses (past, present, future) Vocabulary: friendship, communication, IT, TV shows, media, houses, places description, compound nouns, free time activities, books and movies description, food, dinning out. Variety of skills: paragraph writing, verifying formal and informal letters, writing unofficial emails, ways of using punctuation, upper case letters and conjunctions, outlining main ideas and details, inferring conclusions and impeded meanings, determining author?s perspectives, presentations, argumentation and persuasion, agreeing and disagreeing expressions, making comparisons, narrating events, expressing opinions, making official phone calls, ordering food, correct pronunciation.
A0331700 Remedial Computer Skills 3 Introduction to basic computer hardware and software; copyrights; Windows operating system; Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Power point, Access; Introduction to Internet.
A0161100 Remedial Arabic Language 3 Language level and definition, speaking and comprehension texts, syntax exercises, Nominal Sentence, safe feminine plural, safe masculine plural, singularity, auxiliaries, duality, numbers, subordinates, punctuations, morphological exercise, dictation issues, Nunnation.

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