Department of Economy

The department was established in the first semester of the academic year 1998-1999 and started offering the first degree in economics since then. The department does its best to excel in both teaching and research at the theoretical and practical level to meet the demands of the local market. The department does its best to excel in both teaching and research at the theoretical and practical level to meet the demands of the local market

Vision

The department is committed to enhance the quality and quantity of its graduates by adopting sustainable development plans for the courses offered by the department and by offering what meets the needs of the market at the national and international levels. This will contribute in the social and economic development by pursuing dynamic educational programs aiming at enhancing the students` skills in the theoretical concepts and their applications by using the most advanced computer programs specialized in the financial and economic research.

Mission

Coordinating and cooperating with employers to engage them in improving the economics program and study plans of all courses in a way that goes in harmony with the needs of the businessmen regarding the efficiency of the graduates of this major at the national and international levels. This is achieved according to the best national and international standards to keep the distinguished performance of the academic staff members in teaching, researching and serving the local community.

Objectives

• Prepare students academically in the financial and economic fields in a way that helps them in their practical life
• Hone the personal skills of students and improve their skills in research to make them able to do their jobs in the best manner
• Consider the current and future market needs of human resources in the field of economics according to the best standards
• Improve the theoretical and practical skills of students by focusing on computer programs by using a bundle of statistic programs specialized in economics
• Relate the theoretical concepts and the practical aspects and raising the economic awareness of economics

Understanding & Knowledge

Intellectual Skills

Practical Skills

General & Transferable Skills