The objective of this course is to examine the behavior of individuals (consumers and producers) in different market structures: pure competition market, monopoly, oligopoly, and monopolistic competition. It studies as well the case of externalities and explains how firms in a perfectly competitive market behave differently in the short run and the long run. It shows the different price discrimination policies applied by monopoly and the public policies that can limit the inefficiency of the monopolistic market. In this course, students will study the different strategies that oligopolistic firms undertake to maximize their profit and have a discussion on how externalities can make competitive markets inefficient. The course relies on classroom discussion, participation, case analysis, and problem-solving.

This course is designed to help business students understand some of the greatest challenges that organizations face today – the effective and efficient methods for implementing strategies in organizations. It is imperative that students understand what strategic management deals with, in order to help them understand management strategies that will fit organizational goals. They will also be able to understand and use various organizational principles.

This course introduces Business students to a clear, complete, and systematic scientific research approach from a methodological and epistemological point of view. It explains how to formulate a research question and how to build and elaborate on the theoretical framework of the project. Also, it discusses the main methodologies of data collection and the different techniques for analyzing the results. Finally, it introduces the student to the best techniques for structuring and communicating the results of the research.

The objective of this course is to enable students to deepen their knowledge and understanding of the empirical and theoretical issues involved in analyzing the economic situation. The advanced concepts of macroeconomic theory will be presented in this course, especially those related to an open economy and the differences that the economic policy can have between the short run and the long run. The aggregate demand, IS-LM model, Mundell-Fleming model with exchange rate regimes, aggregate supply, and short-run tradeoff between inflation and unemployment will be discussed in details in this course.

The course provides a solid background in Lebanese commercial law, civil law, code of civil procedures, labor law, and taxation law. Topics include the courts' system, contracts, property sales, commercial instruments, partnerships, corporations, commercial representation, franchise contracts, banking operations, labor law, and social security provisions. The course also covers the main rules governing the Lebanese income tax legislation.

This course will explore key theoretical models in change and shift management. It will take a closer look at change management and the need to understand the important aspects of dealing with change. This course will give students a global outlook on management practices and strategies, preparing them to work both locally and internationally. Today's organizations are facing challenges in shifting from traditional management practices to modern management systems at both the local and international levels.

This course gives the students the ability to explore new approaches to developing businesses. Students will learn why businesses must constantly examine new trends in the global environment to develop or enhance services and products. Students will be able to set out, implement, and integrate innovative approaches and directions, and to explain the increasing importance of the clients’ values into new business development. This course will prepare them to become entrepreneurial leaders with capabilities to act on opportunities, needs, and challenges, and to develop businesses and innovations in a global and changing business context. The students will learn about innovation, creativity, networking, and business growth from an international perspective.

This course covers up-to-date business and leadership trends. It also covers leadership topics, including the global and cultural context in leadership, change leadership, the significance of leadership, and their development. The course also focuses on current global trends, ecosystems, tech trends, SMEs, and e-commerce. Students will examine the distinguishing elements of the new era in leadership research and practice it through cases, simulations, and extensive reading.

Brands are intangible assets, and to nurture and build a strong brand, organizations should expect important challenges. Recently, branding has evolved, and today many organizations, individuals, cities, or nations dedicate specific strategies to manage their brands. Brand management helps organizations to maintain and increase their market shares by providing a platform for the communication of competitive services and activities. This course addresses organizational decisions related to giving a name to their products. It covers marketing theories and practices that improve the performance of labeled products and shape their reputation.