21 Courses
Introduction to Taxation Accounting
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the principles and practices of taxation accounting. It is designed to equip students with a solid understanding of how tax regulations intersect with accounting systems in both domestic and international contexts, with a focus on GCC and Islamic environments.
Students will explore the core concepts of tax accounting, including the distinctions between tax and financial accounting, types of business taxes (e.g., income tax, VAT, withholding tax, Zakat), and key procedures such as tax reconciliations, deferred taxes, and return filings. The course also covers the legal and ethical dimensions of tax planning, avoidance, and evasion, while emphasizing the role of accountants in ensuring compliance, accuracy, and strategic tax management.
Real-world case studies and regional examples—such as the coexistence of income tax and Zakat in Saudi Arabia—will be integrated throughout to enhance practical understanding and application.
By the end of the course, students will be able to:
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Differentiate between accounting income and taxable income.
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Apply tax rules to various business transactions.
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Perform basic tax reconciliations and compute taxable income.
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Understand the regulatory environment and responsibilities of tax professionals.
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Recognize the unique aspects of taxation within Islamic finance.
This course is essential for accounting students aiming to pursue careers in tax consultancy, auditing, financial analysis, or corporate finance, particularly within the Middle East and Islamic finance sectors.
Introduction to Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship involves creating and managing ventures to solve problems and generate value. It drives innovation, economic growth, and job creation. Key traits include innovation, risk-taking, and resource management. Types include small business, startup, social, intrapreneurship, and eco-focused ventures. Despite challenges like funding and competition, entrepreneurs play a vital role in shaping society and the economy.
Interviewing Skills
The aim of the course is to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to perform effective interviews ensuring that the objectives of the organization are met. It focus on all stages of the interview process with particular focus on conducting the interview and how to obtain the relevant information from the interviewee through skillful questioning, probing and listening techniques.
Data analysis using SPSS
This course will introduce you to a well-known and commonly used statistical analysis program. SPSS is an important analytical tool for students, researchers, marketing researchers, health researchers, and survey companies, just to name a few. During the course, you will learn a wide array of skills ranging from data entry to advanced statistical techniques. In addition, you will learn how to interpret the results, report and tabulate them.
Marketing Fundamental
Develop your marketing skills and knowledge to help you make better business decisions and achieve
Basics of Microfinance
In this course, titled "The Basics of Microfinance," we will delve into the fascinating world of microfinance. Throughout the course, we'll explore various aspects of this dynamic field.
In Module 1, we'll introduce and explain the concept of microfinance.
In Module 2, we'll examine different microfinance models and how they operate.
In Module 3, we'll discuss the regulatory framework governing microfinance institutions and their activities.
In Module 4, we'll explore various innovations in the field, such as mobile banking and blockchain technology.
In Module 5, we'll assess the pros and cons of microfinance, providing a balanced perspective on its impact.
Finally, in Module 6, we'll discuss the ethical considerations in microfinance practices, emphasizing the importance of responsible and sustainable approaches.
Branding the Brand
Course Overview: Branding the Brand
This course, Branding the Brand, offers a comprehensive exploration of the core principles, strategies, and dynamics involved in creating and managing successful brands in an ever-evolving marketplace. Through an interdisciplinary approach, students will gain theoretical insights and practical skills necessary for establishing strong brand identities and fostering deep consumer connections. The curriculum is designed to address both foundational concepts and advanced branding techniques, ensuring a holistic understanding of brand management.
Strategic management: creating competitive advantage
Strategic Management: Creating Competitive Advantages course introduces you to the essentials of strategy (key concepts, tools of analysis, various strategies and tactics), which are considered critical to managing organizations especially in today’s dynamic and connected environment. It discuss how too assess the dynamics of competition surround organizations and how such velocity affects the strategic alternatives. More specifically, this course examines the process of strategy, analysis of internal as well as external environment, development of strategic alternatives, selection of available and suitable alternative, implementation of strategies. Emphasis given to the applicable strategic tools in the dynamic business environment including, five-forces, resource-based view, business and corporate level strategies, entrepreneurial strategy, control models and leadership and how all affects firms competitive advantage.
Impact of climate change on Business
Thank you for your interest in this course.
The course is a Powerpoint presentation with a voice-over for each slide explaining in more details its content.
In many slides, you will find links that will help you extend your understanding as well as conduct simulations.
We will start by explaining climate change reasons in a simplified way before moving to rapidly discuss its implications in general.
Afterwards, we will delve into the several impacts as well as opportunities of climate change on many sides of the business environment.
Finally we will discuss some solutions to begin with, before concluding.
We truly appreciate your feedback, while hoping that you will like the course and that it will inspire you to start taking action before it is too late, because the clock is ticking.
Mastering Daily Finance
In today's fast-paced world, navigating the complexities of personal finance can feel overwhelming. However, within this course, we embark on a journey together to demystify financial management and equip you with the essential skills needed to take control of your financial future. Whether you're aiming to build savings, pay off debt, or invest for the future, this course is designed to provide you with practical tools and strategies to achieve your financial goals. So, let's dive in and start mastering daily finance together, paving the way towards a future filled with financial stability, confidence, and prosperity.
