17.4 Education for the SDGs
17.4.1 Commitment to Meaningful Education
17.4.2 Specific Courses on Sustainability
17.4.3 Education for SDGs in the Wider Community
17.4.4 Sustainable Literacy
17.2 Relationships to Support the Goals
17.3 SDG Reports
17.4.1 Commitment to Meaningful Education
Gulf University for Science and Technology (GUST) is deeply committed to advancing education for sustainable development by embedding the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) across its academic programs, campus activities, and community initiatives. In alignment with SDG 17.4.1, the University ensures that sustainability concepts and global citizenship values are integrated throughout the curriculum, making SDG education relevant and applicable to all students, regardless of their field of study.
Through a combination of mandatory coursework, integrated learning outcomes, and optional programs, GUST equips students with the knowledge, skills, and ethical understanding necessary to address today’s social, environmental, and economic challenges. Each academic department actively links its courses to one or more SDGs, ensuring that all students engage with sustainability topics in meaningful and discipline-specific ways.
In addition, the University promotes experiential and applied learning opportunities—such as workshops, interdisciplinary projects, and research initiatives—that allow students to connect theoretical knowledge with real-world sustainability issues. This holistic approach reflects GUST’s enduring commitment to nurturing future leaders who are not only academically competent but also socially responsible and globally aware.
Annual Monitoring of SDG Integration Across the Curriculum
Each academic year, the Office of the Vice President follows up with GUST’s colleges and academic departments to ensure the continued integration of the Sustainable Development Goals across the University’s curriculum. Academic departments review their course offerings and document the SDGs addressed through relevant course content, learning outcomes and academic activities.This university-wide process is formally monitored through meetings with college deans and departmental submissions. Evidence includes official meeting minutes documenting institutional follow-up on SDG curriculum integration and departmental course-mapping records showing how courses are aligned with relevant SDGs.The Computer Science Department provides one example of this systematic course-mapping process, with similar records maintained across GUST’s academic departments.
University-Wide Implementation at a Glance
Each of the 3 colleges at GUST embeds SDG-related content into its courses, linking learning outcomes with real-world global challenges. This approach allows students to understand how their fields contribute to advancing sustainability—from environmental protection and gender equality to innovation, responsible consumption, and ethical governance.
- College of Arts and Sciences: Courses in English, Computer Science, Humanities, and Math connect classroom learning to SDGs such as Quality Education (SDG 4), Gender Equality (SDG 5), and Reduced Inequalities (SDG 10).
- College of Business Administration: Programs highlight SDGs like Decent Work and Economic Growth (SDG 8) and Responsible Consumption and Production (SDG 12) through projects, case studies, and ethics-based coursework.
- College of Engineering and Architecture: Courses integrate SDGs including Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure (SDG 9) and Climate Action (SDG 13) by linking technological solutions with sustainable development.
This approach supports GUST’s commitment to providing meaningful education around sustainability that is embedded across disciplines and applicable to students throughout the University.
AY 24-25
MBA Courses
| Relevant SDGs | Course | Relevant Sustainability / SDG Topics |
|---|---|---|
| SDG 8, SDG 9, SDG 16 | ACCT 500 – Financial and Managerial Accounting | Financial transparency, reporting integrity, and decision-making that support economic stability and institutional accountability. |
| SDG 9, SDG 11, SDG 16 | MIS 500 – Information Systems Concepts & Applications | Technology systems, data security, and digital infrastructure supporting smart environments and organizational governance. |
| SDG 16, SDG 8 | MGMT 500 – Law, Ethics and Business | Legal systems, business ethics, governance, and corporate social responsibility. |
| SDG 8, SDG 9 | FIN 501 – Financial Management | Capital allocation, investment decisions, and financial markets supporting economic growth and development. |
| SDG 8, SDG 12 | ECON 503 – Economics for Managers | Microeconomic decision-making, efficient resource use, and responsible market behavior. |
| SDG 8, SDG 5 | MGMT 501 – Management and Organizational Behavior Theory | Workplace culture, leadership, employee well-being, productivity, and inclusive working environments. |
| SDG 12, SDG 8 | MRKT 505 – Contemporary Marketing Concepts | Consumer behavior and ethical marketing, with relevance to responsible and sustainable consumption patterns. |
| SDG 9, SDG 8 | MGMT 511 – Quantitative Methods | Data-driven decision-making, forecasting, and optimization supporting efficient systems and innovation. |
| SDG 9, SDG 12 | MGMT 521 – Operations Management | Supply chains, production efficiency, resource optimization, and waste reduction. |
| SDG 8, SDG 9, SDG 12, SDG 16 | MGMT 581 – Strategic Management | Economic growth, sustainability, governance, strategic decision-making, and long-term organizational impact. |
| SDG 7, SDG 8 | ECON 590 – Energy in Natural Resource Economics | Energy resource valuation, energy as a natural resource, policy planning, and energy-related decision-making. |
Bachelor courses
| SDG | College | Course |
|---|---|---|
| 6, 7, 12, 13 | CAS | BIOL 103 – Environmental Biology Examines natural ecosystems in relation to human communities. Topics include natural-resource use, environmental ethics and public policy, global environmental challenges, population growth, pollution, waste disposal, habitat loss, species extinction, and strategies for attaining a sustainable Earth. |
| 7 | CAS | CHEM 103 – Environmental Chemistry Introduces chemistry through its role in everyday life and the environment. Topics include atoms and elements, chemical reactions, energy, air, water, liquids and solids, acids and bases, and environmental applications of chemistry. |
| 9 | CAS | CSC 101 – Introduction to Computer Science Introduction to computer science and programming, including information and data representation, hardware, programming methodology, algorithm design, abstract data types, operating systems, applications and communications. |
| 9 | CAS | CSC 102 – Application Development for Beginners Introduces application development through problem-solving techniques, game programming and mobile applications. |
| 9 | CAS | CSC 122 – Introduction to Computer Programming Introduces problem solving and computational thinking through computer programming, covering programming fundamentals, variables, expressions, input/output, control structures, functions, strings and files. |
| 9 | CAS | CSC 123 – Fundamentals of Web Design Covers modern web-design practices and technologies, including website elements, web-page construction and development of interactive digital environments. |
| 9 | CAS | CSC 125 – Object Oriented Programming I Develops programming and software-design skills using object-oriented programming concepts and techniques. |
| 9 | CAS | CSC 225 – Programming and Data Structures Develops advanced programming and data-structure skills that support efficient computational systems and technological innovation. |
| 9 | CAS | CSC 226 – Object Oriented Programming II Provides advanced study of object-oriented programming principles and software-development techniques. |
| 9 | CAS | CSC 230 – Digital Systems Introduces digital systems and their design, supporting students' understanding of computing hardware and technological infrastructure. |
| 9 | CAS | CSC 235 – Programming Challenges Develops advanced problem-solving, algorithmic thinking and programming skills through challenging computational problems. |
| 9 | CAS | CSC 270 – Computer Systems: Architecture and Organization Examines computer architecture and organization, providing students with knowledge of the technological infrastructure underlying modern computing systems. |
| 9 | CAS | CSC 271 – Computer Systems: Programming Develops systems-programming skills and understanding of the interaction between software and computer-system architecture. |
| 9 | CAS | CSC 275 – Advanced Programming with Unix Provides advanced programming experience within Unix environments, strengthening skills relevant to modern computing infrastructure. |
| 9 | CAS | CSC 290 – Data Science Introduces data-science concepts and techniques for extracting knowledge and insights from data, supporting data-driven innovation and decision-making. |
| 9 | CAS | CSC 300 – Discrete Structures Introduces mathematical structures and methods fundamental to computer science, algorithms and innovative computing solutions. |
| 9 | CAS | CSC 301 – Web Application Development Develops knowledge and practical skills for building modern web applications and digital services. |
| 9 | CAS | CSC 313 – Design and Analysis of Algorithms Develops skills in designing and evaluating efficient algorithms for computational problem-solving. |
| 9 | CAS | CSC 326 – Object Oriented Design Patterns Provides in-depth study of reusable object-oriented software-design approaches supporting effective and scalable software development. |
| 9 | CAS | CSC 350 – Software Engineering Introduces principles and practices for designing, developing and maintaining reliable software systems. |
| 9 | CAS | CSC 404 – Introduction to eCommerce Explores technologies and systems supporting electronic commerce, digital business and technology-enabled economic activity. |
| 9 | CAS | CSC 428 – Program Translation Techniques Examines principles and techniques used in translating and processing programming languages and developing computing systems. |
| 9 | CAS | CSC 430 – Artificial Intelligence Introduces artificial intelligence concepts, techniques and applications, supporting innovation in intelligent computing technologies. |
| 9 | CAS | CSC 444 – Digital Image Processing Introduces digital-image processing concepts and computational techniques used in modern technological applications. |
| 9 | CAS | CSC 451 – Capstone Project Enables students to apply computing knowledge and technological innovation to real-world problems through a comprehensive project-development experience. |
| 9 | CAS | CSC 476 – Operating Systems Covers the design and implementation of operating systems and fundamental technologies supporting modern computing infrastructure. |
| 9 | CAS | CSC 477 – Security in Computing Introduces computer-security principles and technologies for protecting digital information, systems and infrastructure. |
| 9 | CAS | CSC 490 – Introduction to Academic Research in CSC Introduces students to academic research methods in computer science and supports research-driven technological innovation. |
| 9 | CAS | CSC 492 – Practicum in Computer Science Provides practical computing experience that allows students to apply technical knowledge and skills in real-world environments. |
| 9, 12 | CBA | MGMT 201 – Introduction to Management Covers the social responsibility of organizations, ethical management and responsible organizational decision-making. |
| 9, 12 | CBA | MGMT 471 – Role of the Global Corporation Addresses ethics and social responsibility within multinational and global organizations and their wider economic and societal impacts. |
| 9 | CBA | MGMT 484 – Innovation Management Focuses on innovation and infrastructure and examines approaches to managing innovation within organizations. |
| 11 | CBA | ECON 101 – Principles of Microeconomics Addresses economic concepts including negative externalities such as pollution and the economic implications of resource allocation and environmental impacts. |
| 11 | CBA | ECON 102 – Principles of Macroeconomics Covers economic growth and issues of sustainability, supporting understanding of sustainable economic development. |
| 11 | CBA | ACCT 495 – Special Topics in Accounting: Sustainability and Environmental Accounting Covers sustainability and environmental accounting, including environmental performance, sustainability reporting, stakeholder engagement and climate-related considerations. |
| 11 | CBA | ACCT 410 – International Accounting and Multinational Enterprises Addresses corporate social responsibility, stakeholder reporting, environmental impacts and sustainability-related considerations within multinational enterprises. |
| 12 | CBA | MGMT 324 – Quality Assurance in Business Covers ethical practices in operations and quality management, supporting responsible production and organizational processes. |
| 12 | CBA | MGMT 422 – Lean Production in Manufacturing & Service Operations Addresses zero waste, efficient resource utilization and environmental aspects of manufacturing and service operations. |
| 12 | CBA | MRKT 330 – Consumer Behavior Examines environmental, ethical, multicultural and social influences on consumer behavior and responsible consumption. |
| 12 | CBA | MRKT 460 – International Marketing Addresses environmental, ethical and multicultural considerations in international marketing and responsible business practices. |
| 8, 11 | CBA | MGMT 488 – Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability Explores corporate social responsibility and sustainability and examines how organizations can integrate responsible practices and sustainable development into management and decision-making. |
| 11 | CBA | ACCT 408 – International Financial Reporting Standards Includes sustainability, environmental and social reporting, governance and related corporate-reporting considerations. |
| 7, 9 | CEA | ELEN 404 – Renewable and Sustainable Energy Systems Introduces renewable and sustainable energy technologies and examines their application, integration, economics and associated sustainability challenges. |
AY 23-24
| SDG | College | Course |
|---|---|---|
| SDG 1 – No Poverty | CAS | SOC 301 Population, Society & Development in the GCC 3.00 Prerequisite: Any course in SOC, POLI, HIST Population, Society & Development in the GCC |
| SDG 1 – No Poverty | CBA | ECON 101 Principles of Microeconomics Topics: Externalities and Public Goods This course is an introduction to the determinants of household demand, production and cost, and market prices. The principles of individual decision-making behavior in relation to understanding goods, services, and resource markets will be examined. |
| SDG 2 – Zero Hunger | CAS | SOC 301 Population, Society & Development in the GCC 3.00 Prerequisite: Any course in SOC, POLI, HIST Population, Society & Development in the GCC |
| SDG 3 – Good Health & WellBeing | CAS | PHED 101 Introduction to Physical Education 3.00 Prerequisite: ENGL 098 / 100/ 110/ 112 This course is designed to provide an overview of physical activity and lifetime personal fitness. The course introduces different components of fitness, different types of aerobic/anaerobic exercises, flexibility and body composition, muscular strength and endurance and management of personal fitness and nutrition. The course covers a variety of lifetime activities that promote health and well-being. |
| SDG 3 – Good Health & WellBeing | CBA | MGMT 241 Introduction to Business Laws & Ethics Topics: ethics and social responsibility of organizations. The course Introduction to Business Law and Ethics considers important legal principles that affect businesses and moral-ethical issues that confront them. While the course aims to provide students with a broad based knowledge of legal principles applicable globally, it also stresses the moral-ethical obligation and the importance of ethics in relation to legal principles taught. Topics include: an introduction to business law, jurisdiction and alternative dispute resolution, ethical issues that confront modern businesses, intentional and unintentional business torts, requirements of a valid contract, discharge of contract, breach of contract, sole proprietorship, partnerships, corporate formation, negotiable instruments and the banking environment. |
| SDG 3 – Good Health & WellBeing | CBA | MGMT 351 Human Resources Management Topics: – HR practices and Gender equity. In-depth examination of human resources management from a strategic perspective. Topics examined include Affirmative action and Equal Employment opportunities, Job Analysis, recruitment, selection, training and development, performance management and appraisal, compensation, Safety and Health, legal issues, labor relations and Global Human Resource Management. In addition to providing more details in terms of content, this course will be an active learning approach. Students will also spend a great deal of time in class discussing ideas, participating in exercises, and practicing the skills necessary to perform well in this class and beyond. |
| SDG 3 – Good Health & WellBeing | CBA | MGMT 471 Role of the Global Corporation Topics: ethics and social responsibility of global organizations. The purpose of this course is to create awareness of controversial issues about international business. Students will gain a better understanding of resistance to, and criticism of, international business and will become better prepared for dealing with these issues and problems. |
| SDG 3 – Good Health & WellBeing | CBA | MGMT 551 Human Resources Management Topics: – HR practices and Gender equity. In-depth examination of human resources issues from the perspective of contemporary management. Topics include employee selection, performance appraisal, training and development, compensation, legal issues, and labor relations. |
| SDG 3 – Good Health & WellBeing | CBA | MGMT 571 International Business Topics: ethics and social responsibility of International organizations. This is a fundamental international business course aiming at introducing students to the general business environment that impacts conducting business across borders. Topics covered to include: Overview of International Business & Globalization, Culture, Government and Legal Systems, Trade & Factor Mobility Theory, Trade Protectionism, Economic Integration and Cooperation, Ethics & Social Responsibility, Strategies for International Business, Modes of Trading Internationally, and Forms and Ownership of Foreign Production. |
| SDG 4 – Quality Education | CAS | EDU 259 Introduction to Learners & Learning (non-education majors) 3.00 Prerequisite: ENGL 112 & (Literature/Linguistics students only) Focuses on the development of infants, children and adolescents focusing on the role of appropriate home and educational environments in fostering positive physical, cognitive, social and moral outcomes. Emphasis will also be placed on developing an understanding of the learning process in an effort to facilitate the development of independent learners. Reading relevant research will be combined with technology based assignments to investigate both biological and sociocultural forces that shape the development process. |
| SDG 4 – Quality Education | CAS | EDU 260 Introduction to Special Education 3.00 Prerequisite: ENGL 112 Provides students with information regarding the characteristics of persons with various disabilities included in IDEA. Students will learn the historical and legal issues regarding special education; as well as the methods used to identify, plan and implement instructional strategies to help disabled students. |
| SDG 4 – Quality Education | CAS | EDU 261 Introduction to Education Leadership 3.00 Prerequisite: ENGL 112 & Education Major Outlines the historic, theoretical, and practical viewpoints on leadership and follower-ship, different theories of leadership, management aspects of leadership, vision building, professional ethics, working with groups, educational program, development, and the political, social, cultural and legal aspects related to educational leadership. |
| SDG 4 – Quality Education | CAS | EDU 262 Universal Human Rights: Ideals & Realities 3.00 Prerequisite: GEPT / TOEFL Score / ENGL 110 Aims to defend the position that human rights are universal rights by unpacking the concept of universal human rights: its historical beginnings, its possible religious and cultural influences and conflicts, and the ongoing contentions that surround it. Addresses ongoing local, regional, and global rights issues and violations and discusses the transformative power of education for human rights. This course equips students with the knowledge, skills and values necessary to contribute to the worldwide human rights dialogue. |
| SDG 4 – Quality Education | CAS | EDU 350 Introduction to Online Learning & Teaching 3.00 Prerequisite: ENGL 112 & Education Major Provides education students with a basic understanding of how to conceptualize, design and interpret research. Students learn how to read, interpret and critique research from different paradigms; formulate meaningful research questions; evaluate and conduct a literature review; and conceptualize a study. |
| SDG 4 – Quality Education | CAS | EDU 351 Introduction to Teaching 3.00 Prerequisite: ENGL 120, 205 & (EDU 352, 353, 354) coreq Explores the multiple roles and functions of professional teaching including: communication, leadership, management skills, use of technology and identification of needs of diverse populations. Portfolio preparation will be introduced. A minimum of 15 field experience hours is required. |
| SDG 4 – Quality Education | CAS | EDU 352 Introduction to Schools 3.00 Prerequisite: ENGL 120, 205 & (EDU 351, 353, 354) coreq Examines selected concepts and principles underlying public education will be covered. A minimum of 20 hours of observation in schools is required. |
| SDG 4 – Quality Education | CAS | EDU 353 Introduction to Learners and Learning 3.00 Prerequisite: ENGL 120, 205 & (EDU 351,352,354) coreq Focuses on the role of appropriate educational environments in fostering positive physical, cognitive, social and moral outcomes. Reading relevant research will be combined with experiences in the field and technology-based assignments to investigate both biological and socio-cultural forces that shape the development process. A minimum of 10 field experience hours required. |
| SDG 4 – Quality Education | CAS | EDU 354 Historical & Philosophical Foundations of Education 3.00 Prerequisite: ENGL 120, 205 & (EDU 351,352,353) coreq Investigates the history, philosophies, and purposes of education, with an emphasis on the roles of public schools, the role of the tea cher as a change agent, the influence of technology on today’s classrooms, and both western and non-western educational practices and traditions. |
| SDG 4 – Quality Education | CAS | EDU 355 Introduction to Instructional Methods 3.00 Prerequisite: Any 3 course EDU 351, 352, 353, 354 Focuses on skill development in planning instruction, selecting content, use of various teaching methods, designing assessment, developing classroom climate and management strategies. The course includes participation in professional development through observing students in a school setting, microteaching, using educational technology and portfolio development. A minimum of 12 field experience hours required. |
| SDG 4 – Quality Education | CAS | EDU 356 The Psychology of Teaching and Learning 3.00 Prerequisite: Any 3 course EDU 351, 352, 353, 354 Applies of the principles of psychology to an understanding of the dynamics of teaching behavior and learning behavior. Course material also involves both theoretical and practical approaches to analysis of the learning environment of the school. This course is required of all who are preparing to teach. |
| SDG 4 – Quality Education | CAS | EDU 357 Teaching Reading in Secondary School Content Areas 3.00 Prerequisite: Any 3 course EDU 351, 352, 353, 354 Focuses on methods and materials for improving reading and study strategies in content area classes in secondary school. A minimum of 20 hours of observation in schools is required. |
| SDG 4 – Quality Education | CAS | EDU 358 Writing for Teachers 3.00 Prerequisite: Any 3 course EDU 351, 352, 353, 354 Covers techniques for teaching writing to both native speakers of English and EFL learners and includes all aspects of the teaching processing; readings in current theory and research on writing and the implications for teachers. Guides and assists in maturing the writing skills of future teachers. A minimum of 20 hours of observation in school is required. |
| SDG 4 – Quality Education | CAS | EDU 451 Classroom Assessment 3.00 Prerequisite: Any 3 course - EDU 355, 356, 357, 358 Introduces methods of evaluation in the classrooms, including traditional testing, performance assessment, and task based assessment. Includes discussion of test development, construct validity, reliability and practicality. A minimum of 20 hours of observation in schools is required. |
| SDG 4 – Quality Education | CAS | EDU 452 Instructional Materials Development 3.00 Prerequisite: Any 3 course - EDU 355, 356, 357, 358 Introduces the criteria to use in selection of instructional materials (cultural appropriateness, coverage of required content, presentation of content, and practically) and introduces development of classrooms materials to supplement the course textbook. Supplementary materials would include teachermade worksheets, work cards, overhead projector transparencies, posters, pictures and games. |
| SDG 4 – Quality Education | CAS | EDU 453 Technology Assisted Learning 3.00 Prerequisite: Any 3 course - EDU 355, 356, 357, 358 Introduces how language learning classrooms can benefit from the use of computer technology and language learning software, including writing instructions enhanced through word processing in the classrooms; interactive software programs to supplement instructions in vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, and pragmatics; computerized assessment, internet-based information searching; and presentation software. |
| SDG 4 – Quality Education | CAS | EDU 454 Classroom Management 3.00 Prerequisite: Any 3 course - EDU 355, 356, 357, 358 Focuses on the classroom management skills required for student teachers to achieve and maintain discipline in the classroom. Includes lesson planning, organization and pacing, choice of appropriate instructional methodology, classroom interaction and student motivation. A minimum of 20 hours of observation in schools is required. |
| SDG 4 – Quality Education | CAS | EDU 455 The Curriculum and Methods of Teaching English 3.00 Prerequisite: Any 3 course - EDU 355, 356, 357, 358 Examines the scope and sequence of English courses in the school curriculum with emphasis on the selection and organization of materials and methods of instruction and evaluation. Prepares students for student teaching by providing in depth study of the English curriculum used in the State of Kuwait. Course includes 15 hours of peer tutoring in the GUST FPU and 15 hours of observation in the GUST FPU as assigned by instructor. Taken prior to student teaching and concurrently with EDU 451, 452, 453 & 454. |
| SDG 4 – Quality Education | CAS | EDU 457 Secondary School Student Teaching 12.00 Prerequisite: EDU 451 & 452 & 453 & 454 & 455 Provides students with clinical teaching experience in secondary school classrooms under university and school supervision. |
| SDG 4 – Quality Education | CAS | EDU 458 Student Teaching Seminar 2.00 Prerequisite: EDU 457 coreq Explores educational philosophy, teaching strategies, and instructional technology in the classroom setting. Seminar topics include classroom environment, teaching strategies, classroom management, assessment, and professional development. |
| SDG 4 – Quality Education | CAS | Major Sheet for EDU Program https://www.gust.edu.kw/sites/default/files/ueng_english_edu_2001.PDF |
| SDG 4 – Quality Education | CBA | MGMT 351 Human Resources Management Topics: – HR practices and Gender equity. In-depth examination of human resources management from a strategic perspective. Topics examined include Affirmative action and Equal Employment opportunities, Job Analysis, recruitment, selection, training and development, performance management and appraisal, compensation, Safety and Health, legal issues, labor relations and Global Human Resource Management. In addition to providing more details in terms of content, this course will be an active learning approach. Students will also spend a great deal of time in class discussing ideas, participating in exercises, and practicing the skills necessary to perform well in this class and beyond. |
| SDG 4 – Quality Education | CBA | MGMT 551 Human Resources Management Topics: – HR practices and Gender equity. In-depth examination of human resources issues from the perspective of contemporary management. Topics include employee selection, performance appraisal, training and development, compensation, legal issues, and labor relations. |
| SDG 5 – Gender Equality | CAS | SOC 120 Gender Roles in Society 3.00 Prerequisite: GEPT / TOEFL Score / ENGL 110 Introduces students to the sociological analysis of gender roles in mainstream society, with specific focus on the social constructional approach to gender in the social institutions of family, work, education and politics, Theories of Biology and Psychology will be compared to Sociological theories to explore the nature and nurture debates on gender roles, as will research on feminism and masculinities. The relationship between gender roles and social inequality and individual and social consequences of changing gender roles in contemporary society will be explored. |
| SDG 5 – Gender Equality | CBA | MGMT 351 Human Resources Management Topics: – HR practices and Gender equity In-depth examination of human resources management from a strategic perspective. Topics examined include Affirmative action and Equal Employment opportunities, Job Analysis, recruitment, selection, training and development, performance management and appraisal, compensation, Safety and Health, legal issues, labor relations and Global Human Resource Management. In addition to providing more details in terms of content, this course will be an active learning approach. Students will also spend a great deal of time in class discussing ideas, participating in exercises, and practicing the skills necessary to perform well in this class and beyond. |
| SDG 5 – Gender Equality | CBA | MGMT 551 Human Resources Management Topics: – HR practices and Gender equity. In-depth examination of human resources issues from the perspective of contemporary management. Topics include employee selection, performance appraisal, training and development, compensation, legal issues, and labor relations. |
| SDG 6 – Clean Water and Sanitation | CAS | BIOL 103 Environmental Biology 3.00 Prerequisite: ENGL 098/100/110/112 & non CS Examines the organization of natural ecosystem as it relates to the human community. Basic ecological principles are applied to current environmental issues. Among the topics to be examined are past and present uses and abuses of natural resources; environmental ethics and public policy; global environmental problems; human population growth; pollution; waste disposal; habitat loss; species extinction; and strategies for attaining a sustainable earth |
| SDG 7– Affordable and Clean Energy | CAS | BIOL 103 Environmental Biology 3.00 Prerequisite: ENGL 098/100/110/112 & non CS Examines the organization of natural ecosystem as it relates to the human community. Basic ecological principles are applied to current environmental issues. Among the topics to be examined are past and present uses and abuses of natural resources; environmental ethics and public policy; global environmental problems; human population growth; pollution; waste disposal; habitat loss; species extinction; and strategies for attaining a sustainable earth |
| SDG 7 – Affordable and Clean Energy | CAS | CHEM 103 Environmental Chemistry 3.00 Prerequisite: ENGL 098/100/110/112 & non CS Introduces chemistry conceptually; focusing on its eminent role in our everyday life, majorly in the environment. Highlights the chemical principles with little emphasis on calculations for non-science major students. Provides essential topics; Molecular Reasons. The chemist's toolbox, Atoms and Elements, Molecules, Compounds, and Chemical Reactions, Energy for Today and Tomorrow, The Air Around Us, The Liquids & Solids Around Us; Especially Water, Acids and Bases. |
| SDG 8– DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH | CBA | MGMT 201 Introduction to Management Topics: social responsibility of organizations. This course examines a wide range of business theory and practical applications related to effective management practices. In addition to learning about what management is and what managers do, learners will also explore and assess their own management styles and the implications of their findings. Learners apply critical thinking skills pertaining to core business functions. Focus is on contributing factors to management, such as communication, the role of the manager, design of the organization, ethical issues, social responsibility and globalization. The course format emphasizes the application of management roles and competencies through experiential activities, group exercises and case analysis. |
| SDG 8 – DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH | CBA | MGMT 471 Role of the Global Corporation Topics: ethics and social responsibility of global organizations. The purpose of this course is to create awareness of controversial issues about international business. Students will gain a better understanding of resistance to, and criticism of, international business and will become better prepared for dealing with these issues and problems. |
| SDG 8– DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH | CBA | MGMT 571 International Business Topics: ethics and social responsibility of International organizations. This is a fundamental international business course aiming at introducing students to the general business environment that impacts conducting business across borders. Topics covered to include: Overview of International Business & Globalization, Culture, Government and Legal Systems, Trade & Factor Mobility Theory, Trade Protectionism, Economic Integration and Cooperation, Ethics & Social Responsibility, Strategies for International Business, Modes of Trading Internationally, and Forms and Ownership of Foreign Production. |
| SDG 8 – DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH | CBA | ACCT 410: International Accounting and Multinational Enterprises Topics: Corporate Social Responsibility, Chapter 5 The course: (i) emphasizes the importance of reporting to “stakeholders”: employees, customers, suppliers, governments, activist groups, the general public, in addition to investors, (ii) explains the measurement and communication of information about a company’s effects on employee welfare, the local community, and the environment, and (iii) outlines the integrations of “Sustainability” reports with economic, social, and environmental performance – the so called “Triple Bottom Reporting” which addresses profits, people and planet. |
| SDG 9 – Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure | CAS | CSC 101 Introduction to Computer Science 3.00 Prerequisite: (ENGL 100 pre or co) CS & MIS students can take course only before finishing 45 credits. Introduction to computer science and programming. Topics include information and data representation, hardware, programming methodology, algorithm design, abstract data types, programming language, operating systems, applications and communications. |
| SDG 9 – Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure | CAS | CSC 102 Application Development for Beginners 3.00 Prerequisite: (ENGL 100 pre or co) . CS & MIS students can take course only before finishing 45 credits. Introduction to application development. Topics include: basics of problem solving techniques, game programming, mobile applications. |
| SDG 9 – Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure | CAS | CSC 122 Introduction to Computer Programming 3.00 Prerequisite: ENGL 098/100/110/112 & CS student An introductory course to problem solving and computational thinking using computer programming. Topics include: problem solving fundamentals, programming basics, variables and expressions, input/output, control structures, functions, strings and files. |
| SDG 9 – Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure | CAS | CSC 123 Fundamentals of Web Design 3.00 Prerequisite: ENGL 100 coreq Web design practices using modern technologies. Topics include: Website basic elements, Web page design, creating site content, and launching a web site. |
| SDG 9 – Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure | CAS | CSC 125 Object Oriented Programming I 3.00 Prerequisite: CSC 122 Programming fundamentals from an object oriented design perspective. Topics include: basic procedural concepts, objects, classes, interface, methods, encapsulation, information hiding, and inheritance. |
| SDG 9 – Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure | CAS | CSC 225 Programming and Data Structures 3.00 Prerequisite: CSC 125 Advanced programming techniques using data structures. Topics include recursion, lists, stacks, queues, trees, graphs, and hash tables. |
| SDG 9 – Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure | CAS | CSC 226 Object Oriented Programing II 3.00 Prerequisite: CSC 225 coreq Object oriented analysis, design, and advanced programming concepts. Topics include: polymorphism, abstract classes, interfaces, exception handling, graphical user interface, and modelling notations. |
| SDG 9 – Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure | CAS | CSC 230 Digital Systems 4.00 Prerequisite: CSC 125 Introductory course in digital logic and its specification and simulation. Number systems. Binary arithmetic. Boolean algebra. Combinational logic design. Sequential logic design (controllers). Data Path components (e.g. Registers, adders, register files , etc.). Memory components (e.g. RAM, ROM). Register transfer level (RTL) design. |
| SDG 9 – Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure | CAS | CSC 235 Programming Challenges 3.00 Prerequisite: CSC 225 Practicing advanced problem solving techniques: arrays, stacks, queues, strings, sorting, arithmetic, algebra, combinatorics, number theory, backtracking, geometry, graphs algorithms and traversals. Introduction to dynamic programming, preparing students majoring in computer science for international and regional ACM programming contests. |
| SDG 9 – Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure | CAS | CSC 270 Computer Systems: Architecture and Organization 3.00 Prerequisite: CSC 230 Computer architecture and organization. Topics include performance evaluation, instruction, set architecture, data path, control unit, pipelining, memory hierarchy, storage, and other I/O topics. |
| SDG 9 – Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure | CAS | CSC 271 Computer Systems: Programming 3.00 Prerequisite: CSC 270 Introduction to systems programming in Unix/Linux environment. Topics include scripting, libraries, utilities, development tools, piping, binary files, exception handling, command-line arguments, and symbolic debugging. |
| SDG 9 – Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure | CAS | CSC 275 Advanced Programming with Unix 3.00 Prerequisite: CSC 225 as prerequisite or corequisite Exploration of the Unix operating system, including its tools and utilities for program development, such as makefile, piping and redirection, shell scripts, regular expressions, and symbolic debuggers. In addition, this course explores advanced features of the C programming language, including various file processing, command-line and variable arguments, exception handling, and generic interfacing. |
| SDG 9 – Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure | CAS | CSC 290 Data Science 3.00 Prerequisite: CSC 125 & MATH 221 Introduction to Data Science. Topics include data acquisition, data management, data preparation and integration, data analysis, model development and deployment, and visualization. |
| SDG 9 – Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure | CAS | CSC 300 Discrete Structures 3.00 Prerequisite: CSC 125 & MATH 140 This course introduces discrete structures. Topics include: basic logic, sets, relations, functions, proof techniques, counting methods, recursion, trees and graphs. |
| SDG 9 – Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure | CAS | CSC 301 Web Application Development 3.00 Prerequisite: CSC 226 & 361 coreq Introduction to web development. Topics include client/server side scripting, dynamic websites, web services, database connectivity, security, and authentication. |
| SDG 9 – Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure | CAS | CSC 313 Design and Analysis of Algorithms 3.00 Prerequisite: CSC 225 & 300 Design & analysis of recursive and non-recursive algorithms. Topics include asymptotic analysis of algorithm efficiency, algorithm design techniques (e.g. divide-andconquer, dynamic programming, greedy approaches) and their applications to computational problems, and introduction to parallel algorithms. |
| SDG 9 – Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure | CAS | CSC 313 Design and Analysis of Algorithms 3.00 Prerequisite: CSC 225 & 300 Design & analysis of recursive and non-recursive algorithms. Topics include asymptotic analysis of algorithm efficiency, algorithm design techniques (e.g. divide-andconquer, dynamic programming, greedy approaches) and their applications to computational problems, and introduction to parallel algorithms. |
| SDG 9 – Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure | CAS | CSC 326 Object Oriented Design Patterns 3.00 Prerequisite: CSC 226 In-depth study of object-oriented design patterns. Topics include: creational patterns, structural patterns, and behavioral patterns. Pattern's intent, motivation, applicability, participants, collaborations, consequences, and implementations. |
| SDG 9 – Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure | CAS | CSC 350 Software Engineering 3.00 Prerequisite: CSC 226 Introduction to software engineering. Topics include software development life cycle, software processes, requirements engineering, software architecture and design, software testing, software evolution, and software modeling using UML. |
| SDG 9 – Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure | CAS | CSC 404 Introduction to eCommerce 3.00 Prerequisite: CSC 361 Pre or co-requisite Introduction to eCommerce. Topics include electronic data interchange, digital currency, electronic catalogs, telecommunications infrastructure, data warehousing, software agents, storage retrieval, cryptographic techniques, and different levels of security. |
| SDG 9 – Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure | CAS | CSC 428 Program Translation Techniques 3.00 Prerequisite: CSC 226 & 270 Principles and techniques for designing and implementing a compiler. Topics include lexical analysis, parsing techniques, syntax-directed translation, intermediate languages, and code generation. |
| SDG 9 – Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure | CAS | CSC 430 Artificial Intelligence 3.00 Prerequisite: CSC 313 Survey of artificial intelligence techniques. Topics include search, logic, knowledge representation, reasoning with uncertainty, learning, and other AI techniques. |
| SDG 9 – Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure | CAS | CSC 444 Digital Image Processing 3.00 Prerequisite: CSC 226 & MATH 140 & 221 Introduction to digital image processing. Topics include Digital image fundamentals, intensity transformations, and spatial filtering, filtering in frequency domain, Image restoration and reconstruction, Color image processing, Image compression, and Image segmentation. |
| SDG 9 – Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure | CAS | CSC 451 Capstone Project 3.00 Prerequisite: CSC 350 & CSC 361 & PHIL 245 The senior capstone course provides computer science students the opportunity to employ knowledge gained from courses throughout the curriculum to develop a software solution to a real-world problem from conception to completion. Students work in teams to develop software applications. Advanced methods related to requirements analysis, software design, project management, documentation and testing, programming techniques, and database designs will be applied on an incremental basis since the emphasis is on semester-long capstone team projects. |
| SDG 9 – Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure | CAS | CSC 456 Software Development Processes 3.00 Prerequisite: CSC 350 or CSC 452 This course is an in-depth study of software development processes in the context of an actual project. Discussion includes object-oriented processes, such as Rational Unified Process, as well as process management issues such as scheduling, riskassessment, various metrics, and the selection of appropriate development methodology and tools. |
| SDG 9 – Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure | CAS | CSC 476 Operating Systems 3.00 Prerequisite: CSC 270 & 313 Design & implementation of operating systems. Topics include basic operating system structure, process and thread management, deadlocks, memory management, file management, input / output management, and distributed systems. |
| SDG 9 – Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure | CAS | CSC 477 Security in Computing 3.00 Prerequisite: Senior Standing Introduction to computer security and privacy. Topics include security in programs, operating systems, networks and databases. |
| SDG 9 – Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure | CAS | CSC 490 Introduction to Academic Research in CSC 3.00 Prerequisite: Senior Standing This course introduces students to the world of academic research. Students select a field of Computer Science (relevant to one of the faculty member’s background) that interests them most, such as networks, artificial intelligence, software engineering, databases, or another area. Students will conduct a survey of related work, investigate certain theories, produce and analyze results, and submit a written document under the supervision of a faculty member. At the end of the semester, students are expected to present their work to the department’s academic committee, and, optionally, to the public. |
| SDG 9 – Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure | CAS | CSC 492 Practicum in Computer Science 3.00 Prerequisite: CSC 473 coreq & 361 coreq Practicum in Computer Science prepares students for successful computing related careers. The course aims to train and certify the students with market demanding fields such as computer networks, database systems, computer system/ applications, business and leadership etc. Major Sheet of Computer Science https://www.gust.edu.kw/sites/default/files/ucom_comscience_2001_v1.PDF |
| SDG 9 – Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure | CBA | MGMT 201 Introduction to Management Topics: social responsibility of organizations. This course examines a wide range of business theory and practical applications related to effective management practices. In addition to learning about what management is and what managers do, learners will also explore and assess their own management styles and the implications of their findings. Learners apply critical thinking skills pertaining to core business functions. Focus is on contributing factors to management, such as communication, the role of the manager, design of the organization, ethical issues, social responsibility and globalization. The course format emphasizes the application of management roles and competencies through experiential activities, group exercises and case analysis. |
| SDG 9 – Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure | CBA | MGMT 471 Role of the Global Corporation Topics: ethics and social responsibility of global organizations. The purpose of this course is to create awareness of controversial issues about international business. Students will gain a better understanding of resistance to, and criticism of, international business and will become better prepared for dealing with these issues and problems. |
| SDG 9 – Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure | CBA | MGMT 484 Innovation Management Topics: – INNOVATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE. This course provides an understanding of fundamental concepts of innovation management. Companies across multiple industries depend on product development for nearly 1/3 of their sales and profits, and innovation management is important in a globalized and increasing competitive world. Telecommunications, finance, or retail companies pursue new products to protect margins, while process innovation lowers the cost. This great area of study helps the student explore the underpinning success of many organizations and how their products and services have come to impact the way lives are lived. All functional areas of innovation management are explored in an in-depth view of origins of innovation that can be found beyond the R&D department. Different dimensions and types of innovations, firstmovers and optimal timing of new product launch are also explored. Important topics covering patents and trademarks for innovation, structural dimensions of an innovative organization, and the management of new product development process, including development teams, and the crafting of a successful deployment strategy. The course format emphasizes the application of innovation management tools through experiential activities, group exercises, and case analysis. |
| SDG 9 – Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure | CBA | MGMT 571 International Business Topics: ethics and social responsibility of International organizations. This is a fundamental international business course aiming at introducing students to the general business environment that impacts conducting business across borders. Topics covered to include: Overview of International Business & Globalization, Culture, Government and Legal Systems, Trade & Factor Mobility Theory, Trade Protectionism, Economic Integration and Cooperation, Ethics & Social Responsibility, Strategies for International Business, Modes of Trading Internationally, and Forms and Ownership of Foreign Production. |
| SDG 10– Reduced Inequalities | CAS | POLI 190 Universal Human Rights: Ideals & Realities 3.00 Prerequisite: GEPT / TOEFL Score / ENGL 110 Aims to defend the position that human rights are universal rights by unpacking the concept of universal human rights: it is historical beginnings, its possible religious and cultural influences and conflicts, and the ongoing contentions that surround it. Addresses ongoing local, regional, and global rights issues and violations and discusses the transformative power of education for human rights. This course equips students with the knowledge, skills, and values necessary to contribute to the worldwide human rights dialogue. |
| SDG11- SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND COMMUNITIES | CBA | ECON 101 Principles of Microeconomics Topics: Negative Externalities such as Pollution and Global Warming This course is an introduction to the determinants of household demand, production and cost, and market prices. The principles of individual decision-making behavior in relation to understanding goods, services, and resource markets will be examined. |
| SDG11- SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND COMMUNITIES | CBA | ECON 102 Principles of Macroeconomics Topics: Growth and Issues of Sustainability This course is an introduction to the determination of levels of, and changes in, aggregate income, output, employment, and prices. Course material will cover economic principles of choice related to the formulation and achievement of public policies that affect national employment, income distribution, and economic growth. |
| SDG11- SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND COMMUNITIES | CBA | ACCT 495 Special Topics in Accounting Topics: Sustainability and Environmental Accounting, Chapter 11 The course: (i) describes the commonly used guidelines for sustainability reporting and evaluate the corporate sustainability performance, (ii) outlines the range of stakeholders that can influence sustainable business practices and business can get engaged with these stakeholders, (iii) explains how entities can use environmental management systems to improve environmental performance and reporting, and (iv) evaluate the implications of climate change for accounting education and research. |
| SDG11- SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND COMMUNITIES | CBA | ACCT 410: International Accounting and Multinational Enterprises Topics: Corporate Social Responsibility, Chapter 5 The course: (i) emphasizes the importance of reporting to “stakeholders”: employees, customers, suppliers, governments, activist groups, the general public, in addition to investors, (ii) explains the measurement and communication of information about a company’s effects on employee welfare, the local community, and the environment, and (iii) outlines the integrations of “Sustainability” reports with economic, social, and environmental performance – the so called “Triple Bottom Reporting” which addresses profits, people and planet. |
| SDG 12– Responsible Consumption and Production | CAS | BIOL 103 Environmental Biology 3.00 Prerequisite: ENGL 098/100/110/112 & non CS Examines the organization of natural ecosystem as it relates to the human community. Basic ecological principles are applied to current environmental issues. Among the topics to be examined are past and present uses and abuses of natural resources; environmental ethics and public policy; global environmental problems; human population growth; pollution; waste disposal; habitat loss; species extinction; and strategies for attaining a sustainable earth |
| SDG 12 – Responsible Consumption and Production | CBA | MGMT 201 Introduction to Management Topics: social responsibility of organizations. This course examines a wide range of business theory and practical applications related to effective management practices. In addition to learning about what management is and what managers do, learners will also explore and assess their own management styles and the implications of their findings. Learners apply critical thinking skills pertaining to core business functions. Focus is on contributing factors to management, such as communication, the role of the manager, design of the organization, ethical issues, social responsibility and globalization. The course format emphasizes the application of management roles and competencies through experiential activities, group exercises and case analysis. |
| SDG 12– Responsible Consumption and Production | CBA | MGMT 324 Quality Assurance in Business Topics: ethical practices in Operations. A study of statistical quality control concepts and procedures applicable to management systems, administrative activities, service industries, and nonprofit organizations. Some successful quality assurance programs will be examined. |
| SDG 12 – Responsible Consumption and Production | CBA | MGMT 422 Lean Production in Manufacturing & Service Operations Topics: – Zero Waste. This course is a study of Lean Production philosophy and techniques in manufacturing and service operations. Topics include process analysis and continuous improvement techniques, quick set-ups, total productive maintenance, kanban scheduling, cellular production, team organization of workers, supplier relations, quality management, and the environmental aspects of production. |
| SDG 12– Responsible Consumption and Production | CBA | MGMT 471 Role of the Global Corporation Topics: ethics and social responsibility of global organizations. The purpose of this course is to create awareness of controversial issues about international business. Students will gain a better understanding of resistance to, and criticism of, international business and will become better prepared for dealing with these issues and problems. |
| SDG 12 – Responsible Consumption and Production | CBA | MGMT 521 Operations Management Topics: ethical practices in Operations. This subject deals with the creation and delivery of goods and services. Topics include the design of production processes, the layout and location of production facilities, forecasting, scheduling, inventory control, queuing, material acquisition planning, and quality control. Analytical techniques are used to solve management problems. |
| SDG 12– Responsible Consumption and Production | CBA | MGMT 571 International Business Topics: ethics and social responsibility of International organizations. This is a fundamental international business course aiming at introducing students to the general business environment that impacts conducting business across borders. Topics covered to include: Overview of International Business & Globalization, Culture, Government and Legal Systems, Trade & Factor Mobility Theory, Trade Protectionism, Economic Integration and Cooperation, Ethics & Social Responsibility, Strategies for International Business, Modes of Trading Internationally, and Forms and Ownership of Foreign Production |
| SDG 12 – Responsible Consumption and Production | CBA | MRKT 330 Consumer Behavior Topics: environmental, ethical, multicultural and social influences A study of such consumer functions as decision making, attitude formation and change, cognition, perception, and learning. The marketing concepts of product positioning, segmentation, brand loyalty, shopping preference and diffusion of innovations are considered in context with the environmental, ethical, multicultural and social influences on increasingly diverse global consumers. |
| SDG 12– Responsible Consumption and Production | CBA | MRKT 460 International Marketing Topics: environmental, ethical, multicultural and social influences Marketing management problems, techniques and strategies needed to apply the marketing concept to the world marketplace. Understanding a country’s cultural and environmental impact on the marketing plan is emphasized, as well as competing in markets of various cultures. Worldwide consumerism, economic and social development, the spread of multinational corporations, business ethics, and current economic and marketing issues are examined. |
| SDG 12 – Responsible Consumption and Production | CBA | MRKT 505 Contemporary Marketing Concepts Topics: impact of marketing on society Designed for students with no prior course work in the field of marketing. A wide spectrum of marketing institutions and activities is covered. The impact of marketing on the total firm, the economy, and society in general is assessed. The course is intended to develop and organize the fundamental marketing concepts necessary to an analytical study of consumer behavior, the economic environment, and four managerial aspects of marketing. The acquisition and utilization of marketing research data for problem solving is stressed. Relation and integration of basic marketing knowledge to the successful development of sound marketing policy, planning, and strategy is developed |
| SDG 13– Climate Action | CAS | BIOL 103 Environmental Biology 3.00 Prerequisite: ENGL 098/100/110/112 & non CS Examines the organization of natural ecosystem as it relates to the human community. Basic ecological principles are applied to current environmental issues. Among the topics to be examined are past and present uses and abuses of natural resources; environmental ethics and public policy; global environmental problems; human population growth; pollution; waste disposal; habitat loss; species extinction; and strategies for attaining a sustainable earth |
| SDG 13 – Climate Action | CAS | ENVR 103 Weather and Climate 3.00 Prerequisite: ENGL 098 / 100/ 110/ 112 Serves as a general environmental science course for the non-science major. Topics include: atmospheric composition, solar radiation, temperature, moisture and condensation relationship between air pressure and wind, weather patterns, severe weather, optical phenomena in the atmosphere, and the behavior and possible changes of climate, Air Pollution, Climate Changes, Greenhouse Warning. |
| SDG 13– Climate Action | CBA | ACCT 495 Special Topics in Accounting Topics: Sustainability and Environmental Accounting, Chapter 11 The course: (i) describes the commonly used guidelines for sustainability reporting and evaluate the corporate sustainability performance, (ii) outlines the range of stakeholders that can influence sustainable business practices and business can get engaged with these stakeholders, (iii) explains how entities can use environmental management systems to improve environmental performance and reporting, and (iv) evaluate the implications of climate change for accounting education and research. |
| SDG 14 – Life Below Water | CAS | SDG 14– Life Below Water |
| SDG 16– Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions | CAS | POLI 210 International Relations 3.00 Prerequisite: Any POLI course Surveys the key concepts, theories, actors, issues, and processes in world politics. Analyzes the linkages between theories and complex realities in world, the impacts of globalization, war, information technology revolution, transnational actors and regimes, international law and organizations on international relations. |
| SDG 16 – Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions | CAS | SOC 140 Social Problems 3.00 Prerequisite: GEPT / TOEFL Score / ENGL 110 Acquaints students with the theoretical, methodological and substantive issues in the study of social problems, emphasizing how social problems are defined and how solutions are proposed and adopted. Social problems are conceptualized as consequences of social organization, not as the result of individual pathology. While the textbook focuses on social problems in America, we will examine facts, causes and solutions to a number of social problems in Kuwait and throughout the world today. |
| SDG 16– Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions | CAS | MCM 205 International Communication 3.00 Prerequisite: MCM 103 & UMCOM Students are presented to various mass communication systems of the world. Through a comparative approach, students are taught that newspapers and media outlets are treated differently and have varied statues in different parts of the world. |
| SDG 16 – Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions | CBA | FIN 301 Financial Management Topics: The role of ethics and the agency problem (conflict of interests). The course introduces students to the principles, concepts and practices of corporate financial management, and the theories and applications underlying the financial decision making process. The major topics covered include financial statement analysis, risk and returns, time value of money, valuation of stocks and bonds, capital structure and its cost, and capital budgeting . |
| SDG 16– Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions | CBA | FIN 320 Investments Topics: Ethics and regulation in the professional asset management industry. Standards for ethical behavior. Definition of antitrust acts: Securities fraud, insiders trading. This course is an applied theory course in investing. The course examines how the financial markets work, how to engage in the investing process, and how to make intelligent investment decisions. Much of the work will be devoted to learning about risks and potential gains of various financial vehicles such as stocks, bonds, mutual funds, options, and futures. The course is also designed to give students an understanding of debt and equity investments available on organized exchanges and is less tangible over the counter markets. Techniques of financial analysis and valuation of such instruments will be presented in context with economic and management circumstances within the company, industry and broad economy. In addition, discussion of derivative securities will be presented |
| SDG 16 – Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions | CBA | Islamic financing and investment tools; rules and regulations governing Islamic financial contracts; Islamic mode of financing; Islamic financial instruments, risk, uncertainty (gharar), interest (riba), etc. A comparative analysis will be made between conventional and Islamic Banking and Finance to critically explore the problems, challenges and prospects of Islamic banking and finance industry. Such exposure will help our students understand the application of Shariah principles in banking & finance operations, products and services. |
| SDG 16– Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions | CBA | MGMT 241 Introduction to Business Laws & Ethics Topics: ethics and social responsibility of organizations. The course Introduction to Business Law and Ethics considers important legal principles that affect businesses and moral-ethical issues that confront them. While the course aims to provide students with a broad based knowledge of legal principles applicable globally, it also stresses the moral-ethical obligation and the importance of ethics in relation to legal principles taught. Topics include: an introduction to business law, jurisdiction and alternative dispute resolution, ethical issues that confront modern businesses, intentional and unintentional business torts, requirements of a valid contract, discharge of contract, breach of contract, sole proprietorship, partnerships, corporate formation, negotiable instruments and the banking environment. |
| SDG 16 – Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions | CBA | MGMT 500 Law, Ethics and Business Topics: ethics and social responsibility of organizations. Intensively introduces the legal and ethical issues confronting the global business manager. Addresses the problems of ethical decision-making, the legal system, legal processes and several areas of substantive commercial law relevant to the global business manager. Discusses the developing recognition of legal and ethical issues and their managerial implications. Examines directors liability, financial regulations, anti-trust as the fundamental legal instrument of global commercial relations. Finally, corporate social responsibility in the business world shall be analyzed |
| SDG 17– Partnerships for the Goals | CAS | EDU 457 Secondary School Student Teaching 12.00 Prerequisite: EDU 451 & 452 & 453 & 454 & 455 Provides students with clinical teaching experience in secondary school classrooms under university and school supervision. |
| SDG 17 – Partnerships for the Goals | CAS | ENGL 499 Practicum in Linguistics/Translation 3.00 Prerequisite: ENGL 414 Provides students with opportunities to explore career interests while applying knowledge and skills learned in the classroom in a work settings. Helps students gain a clearer sense of what they still need to learn or how their skills can be improved and provides an opportunity to build professional networks. |
| SDG 17– Partnerships for the Goals | CAS | MCM 455 Internship 3.00 Prerequisite: Junior Standing & UMCOM Professional attachment to an onsite professional media organization. Requires students to officially document work and hours performed. |
| SDG 17 – Partnerships for the Goals | CAS | CSC 399 Internship in Computer Science 3.00 Prerequisite: Junior Standing Internship in computer science provides students with an opportunity to integrate theory and practice in a work setting. The course helps students to grow professionally and intellectually. It also sharpens their communication and teamwork skills. Enrolled students are required to complete a minimum of 150 working hours at approved organizations. Link for the Course descriptions: https://www.gust.edu.kw/content /college_arts_and_sciences_courses |
| SDG 17 – Partnerships for the Goals | CBA | MGMT 488 Ethics & Corporate Social Responsibility 3.00 Topics: ethics and social responsibility in all aspects of business. This course exposes students to the importance of ethics and social responsibility in all aspects of business. It intends to demonstrate the breadth of responsibility of the individual manager, organization, and corporation in making "ethical" decisions. It gives not only understanding of main theoretical concepts, but also developing skills of identification, analysis and permission of ethical dilemmas on a workplace and managing ethics in organizations. Additionally, this course will include consideration of the enlarged spectrum of corporate stakeholders; corporate social responsibilities, citizenship and reputation; business-government relationships and political environmental management; sustainable development; environmental management and accountability; social investing and corporate philanthropy; community and employee relationships; and public affairs and media management. Students will also spend a great deal of time in class discussion ideas, participating in exercises, and practicing the skills necessary to perform well in this class and beyond. |
| SDG 17– Partnerships for the Goals | CBA | New Course MGMT 484 Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility Topics: will address all goals as part of the curriculum This course exposes students to the importance of ethics and social responsibility in all aspects of business. It intends to demonstrate the breadth of responsibility of the individual manager, organization, and corporation in making “ethical” decisions. Additionally, this course will include consideration of the enlarged spectrum of corporate stakeholders; corporate social responsibilities, citizenship and reputation; business-government relationships and political environmental management; sustainable development; environmental management and accountability; social investing and corporate philanthropy; community and employee relationships; and public affairs and media management |
Additional Applied SDG Learning – Live Your Major (LYM)
Beyond the formal curriculum-wide SDG integration process, GUST provides additional opportunities for students to apply SDG-related knowledge through the optional Live Your Major initiative. Each LYM course links academic theory with hands-on community engagement and practical problem-solving. For example, courses in Computer Science, Education, Linguistics, Literature, and Media & Communication address SDGs ranging from Quality Education (SDG 4) and Decent Work and Economic Growth (SDG 8) to Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure (SDG 9) and Reduced Inequalities (SDG 10).
A notable example includes the Modern Poetry LYM course led by Dr. Shahd Alshammari, in collaboration with the GUST Library. Students explored how literature and emotional intelligence contribute to the SDGs, particularly in nurturing empathy, creativity, and global citizenship. The Library supported the project through an interactive discussion and a newly created Reflection Zone, featuring curated books and resources to aid students’ sustainability-related research.
GUST Insurance Track Gains First CII Accreditation in Kuwait
GUST's Insurance track has been accredited by the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII), making GUST the first university in Kuwait to be accredited by CII. Established in 1912, the CII is a professional body dedicated to building public trust in the insurance and financial planning profession by 'Securing and justifying the confidence of the public' in its members and the insurance sector as a whole, through setting standards of integrity, technical competence, and business capability.
Dr. Khaled Elmawazini, Head of Economics and Finance Department said, “GUST is the first Kuwaiti university accredited by CII, one of the most prestigious, globally recognized standard designation in the field of Insurance, founded in 1917. This accreditation allows our students to get exemptions for relevant exams and qualifications that can help them achieve CII qualifications faster than other students in Kuwait and Middle East.”
Prof. Jean-Paul Arnaout, Dean of the College of Business Administration, offered his warmest congratulations and expressed his sincere gratitude to Dr. Khaled Elmawazini and the Economics & Finance Department for this achievement. Prof. Jean-Paul noted, “At the CBA, we are always in a continuous improvement process, revising our curriculum when needed to equip our students with the skills needed by the industry. The CII accreditation is yet another recognition of our unceasing commitment to top-quality education.”
Other top universities accreditted by CII include University College London and University of Nottingham, while GUST and King Abdulaziz University are the only two universities in the GCC accredited by CII.
GUST Sponsors 11th QS Maple Conference
Kuwait City, 28 March 2021: Gulf University of Science and Technology sponsored the 11th QS Maple conference. The conference spanned three days between the 23rd and 25th of March, and it was also the second edition to be held virtually since its inception. QS Maple’s organizing partner for 2021 was Prince Mohammed Bin Fahad University, based in Khobar, Saudi Arabia. The theme for this year’s edition was “The Future Today: Sustainable growth towards 2030”.
The goals of the conference included networking both professionally and on behalf of the institution, the opportunity to meet decision-makers and experts relevant to the Middle East and Africa in one place. Professional development by sharing best practices by a diverse set of institutions. As well as trend watching and research by engaging first-hand with knowledgeable participants from the region and beyond. Lastly, promotion of one’s institution to global peers for potential collaboration and all-round branding. The attendants included public officials and policymakers, senior or rising education administrators, professors, Ph.D. students, international quality assurance agencies, and various NGO’s.
Among the key guest speakers were Dr. Issaa H. AlAnsari, President of Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University; Haifa Al Kaylani, Founder & Chairman, Arab International Women’s Forum and Commissioner; Ashwin Fernandes, Regional Director – Middle East, North Africa & South Asia, QS Quacquarelli Symonds; and Andrew MacFarlane, Rankings Manager, QS Quacquarelli Symonds.
GUST’s Vice President of Academic Affairs, Dr. Bassam Alameddine said, “The conference is amongst the most adequate regional platforms that allows us to show fellow institutions of higher education the mission and values that GUST represents in the community. Strategically, it was important to disclose how far GUST has come since its inception and the ambitious future plans that we have as a leading institute in the GCC.”
QS MAPLE is designed for senior and rising higher education leaders, as well as academics, who are interested in the advancement of higher education in the Middle East and Africa in an international context. GUST’s sponsorship demonstrates its commitment to engaging with brilliant minds from around the world to exchange ideas and find innovative solutions to new-world problems.
AACSB Accreditation Extended
Kuwait City, 17 February 2021: The Gulf University for Science and Technology’s College of Business Administration’s AACSB accreditation has been extended for an additional five years. The extension further solidifies the university’s local and global position in providing premium education.
AACSB is a global non-profit association that has 1700 member organizations worldwide, as well as 840 accredited business schools worldwide. Its main mission is to set the standard for business education globally. Along with accreditations, AACSB holds numerous seminars for individuals and for its member organizations, as well as conferences, publications which include insight into business school data and current trends in business.
The Dean of the College of Business Administration, Dr. Jean-Paul Arnaout said, “The College of Business Administration (CBA) is delighted to announce the successful extension of AACSB accreditation of all the business degree programs offered by the school. Being AACSB-accredited is an achievement in that only 5% of the Business schools worldwide have earned this distinction, and a testament of the years of work by our faculty and staff, along with the success of our current students and alumni. Congratulations to the faculty, students, staff, and all supporters of the school!”
This accreditation is just one of many that GUST holds. In addition to the AACSB Business accreditation, GUST also holds accreditations from the Commission on English Language Program Accreditation (CEA) for its English Foundation Program, the College Reading & Learning Association (CRLA) for its One Stop Student Advising Center, the National Association for Developmental Education(NADE) for its Math Foundation Unit, ABET Computing Accreditation Commission for its Computer Science Program, and the American Communications Association (ACA) for its Mass Communication and Media Department.
GUST breaks into QS International Rankings
Gulf University for Science and Technology (GUST) announced that it has been inducted into the global rankings by one of the most influential international university rankings firms, Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) Limited. With this new milestone, GUST is the only private university in Kuwait to make the list, making it the top-ranked private educational institution in Kuwait.
This comes as a major achievement, as the university was previously only ranked among universities in the Arab region. Only two universities from Kuwait featured in the international ranking, with the other being Kuwait University. As a new entrant to this list, GUST is joined by only 46 other universities, which makes this achievement even more exceptional.
University President, Professor Walid Bouhamra said, “This is a remarkable achievement for our young university, especially as we try to navigate such unprecedented circumstances. Our focus from the very beginning has been on providing our students with a high-quality institution that is recognized as a pillar and hub of knowledge. This new accolade reflects the level of education GUST provides. Furthermore, being the only private university from Kuwait is a major triumph for us. This is a testimony to the success of our policies towards diversification, academic excellence, and focus on quality”.
GUST has featured in the QS University Rankings for the Arab Region since 2016, when the university was ranked as 73rd, and 49th the following year. This year, the university has improved to the extent that it is now featured in rankings that evaluate the strengths of all of the world’s higher education institutions. To feature on this list, the university is ranked according to specific measurements, namely, academic reputation, employer reputation, faculty student ratio, citations per faculty, international faculty index, and the number of international students.
With this, GUST remains the only private university in Kuwait to be internationally recognized in this manner for its academic prowess, and further highlights the dedication and calibre of its faculty, students, and staff. The QS ranking shows that GUST continues to maintain its leadership among private universities in Kuwait in key areas covered by the assessment.
Since 2016, GUSTs strategic goal is to enhance its position in the coming couple of years and to be listed in higher positions in the international rankings. QS World University Rankings, Times Higher Education World University Rankings, and US News Best Global Universities provide one of the few external measures of university strength and can be a factor in how prospective students choose the right school.
GUST and KPC Announce Recipients for Sustainable Development Scholarship
Gulf University for Science and Technology announced last week that GUST alumni have been awarded the Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) Sustainable Development Scholarship to the University of Sussex in the United Kingdom. The scholarship is the first of its kind for both institutions and is set to take place from November 23 to December 7. The scholarship covers all tuition fees as well as travel and subsistence costs and educational materials during the two-week training course.
The alumni were selected based on criteria set by the university and KPC. Notably, applicants had to have a GPA of 3.3 or above, graduated within the last two years, be Kuwaiti citizens, and be unemploymed throughout the duration of the program. The selected alumni are: Lojain AlOmani, Sara AlMusallam, Samaa AlSaif, Ghadna AlKhamees, Munirah AlMailam, Shaikha AlMatouq, Budoor AlKhaledi, Bodoor AlZanki, and Yousef AlMunayes.
GUST President, Professor Walid Bouhamra, and KPC PR Manager, Jamal Al-Sanoosi met with the recipients to congratulate them and express their excitement for the program. Also present at the meeting were Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Fahed Al-Sumait, Vice President for Professional Development and Community Services, Dr. Ahmed Al-Darbas, Dean of the College of Business Administration, Prof. Antonis Simintiras, Head of the Business Administration Department, Dr. Ahmed El-Melegy, Initiative Members, Dr. Osama Al-Falah and Dr. Garvan Whelan, as well as International Program Coordinator, Nabae Asfar.
The students will be attending daily courses on Sustainable Development which crystallizes key concepts and provides the alumni with the opportunity to apply them to their geographical context of Kuwait and across various sectors, in particular, energy. All classes will be held at the Science Policy Research Unit at the University of Sussex.
The sessions have been assembled into an intensive course with a distinct and cumulative set of learning outcomes, and will be delivered through purpose-designed teaching and learning activities. The first week will include an introduction of the historical and contemporary debates on sustainable development as a whole, help the students understand the origin of sustainable development and its current manifestations in business, policy and politics; as well as apply a selection of economic and non-economic frameworks to understand and analyze sustainable development issues, in particular around the energy policy. The second week will focus on transformations to sustainable development where students will get to understand the systemic changes required to deliver the 17 sustainable development goals as set by the United Nations, the role of power and politics in their realization, and to develop an appreciation of the economic, social, and historical roots of social and environmental injustice.
By the end of the course students will be able to demonstrate a working knowledge and understanding of sustainable development concepts and frameworks, and have the ability to apply them at different levels and in different contexts.
Although this is the first scholarship for alumni, it is a valuable addition to GUST’s multiple study abroad programs available to its students. Other similar opportunities include the Summer Scholarship Program to the University of Missouri – St. Louis and George Washington University in the USA, and the MBA study abroad course which most recently took place at the Freie University in Berlin, Germany.
