College of the North Atlantic Qatar SCHOOL OF Business Studies
What s inside 04 05 06 07 10 11 14 16 17 19 20 21 22 Welcome to the School of Business Studies The CNA-Q story Why a diploma works for you Why you would like it here Choosing a Business Studies program: Accounting Human Resource Management Marketing Office Administration Application checklist Entrance requirements / How to apply and register Campus map Contact us CNA-Q has given me the perfect experience of student life. Aida Abdulla Khatri Business Management Marketing, Class of 2012
internationally recognized by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) Communication, research ability and teamwork skills are necessary in the workplace. With the skills I gained from being a CNA-Q student, I was able to overcome many difficulties in the workplace. Majed Ali Al-Malki Business Administration Human Resource Management, Class of 2009 Training and Development Manager, Barwa Welcome to the School of Business Studies at College of the North Atlantic Qatar Join the only business school in Qatar to be internationally recognized by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), an honour we have held since 2006. Balance classroom lectures with hands-on learning through labs, presentations and group work. gain real-world experience before you graduate during a work term semester. Learn from friendly instructors with years of industry experience. You will feel welcome here at CNA-Q just ask our students! 04
CNA-Q at a Glance Opened in 2002 Large campus with modern facilities Located in Duhail, northern Doha 4,676 full and part-time students in the 2010 2011 academic year 2,500 + alumni from full-time programs 3,500 + graduates from part-time programs 380 + Canadian instructors 25 + countries represented by our students The CNA-Q Story college of the north atlantic qatar is a partnership between the State of Qatar and College of the North Atlantic in Canada. We officially opened in September 2002. CNA-Q fills the State s need for graduates who have hands-on training in their field of study and are ready to start work right away. As the second largest post-secondary school in Qatar, CNA-Q now has 2,000 + full-time students. 4,676 20 + student clubs and societies full and part-time students in 2010 2011 academic year CNA in Qatar college of the north atlantic (cna) was chosen by the State of Qatar from top colleges around the world to fulfill Qatar s need for a technical college. With 40 + years of success and a long list of program offerings, CNA created what is now Qatar s premier technical college CNA-Q. CNA-Q programs are tailored to Qatar s top industries. Our institution complements degree-granting universities in Education City and elsewhere in Qatar. When you join CNA-Q, you are joining a community of over 20,000 students enrolled every year at CNA campuses in Canada and Qatar.
Diploma vs. Degree People ask us all the time why we offer diplomas and not degrees. It s because many jobs require specific expertise that you don t get in a university degree program. CNA-Q gives you the education you need to qualify for those jobs right away. Here s why a CNA-Q diploma works for you: find your place in qatar s economy CNA-Q programs train you specifically for top industries in Qatar With 17 campuses in Canada and one in Qatar, CNA delivers full and part-time programs to 20,000 students every year graduate sooner Diploma programs are often shorter than degree programs Be a leader in your field Our programs are often the first and only of their kind offered in Qatar transfer your credits Apply to universities in Canada, the US and the UK through 60 + articulation agreements
Why you would like the School of Business Studies The School of Business Studies is about more than textbooks and assignments. Read more to find out how you can build your resume and have a lot of fun while doing it. Competitions international Business case competition CNA-Q has hosted this event every year since 2008. In teams, students analyze a case study and present their recommendations to judges from the business community. CNA-Q has hosted teams from Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Canada. Business Plan competition This event is hosted by the Enterpreneurship Centre at CNA-Q. Students present a business idea and how they would make it a reality. Finalist teams participate in the national Al Fikra Business Plan Competition, hosted by Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar. Keyboarding speed award All Office Administration students are eligible for this award. The fastest typists on in-class assignments receive certificates each semester, with a trophy awarded each year. cna-q skills competition All CNA-Q students are invited to participate in the annual CNA-Q Skills Competition. There are 30 + categories, ranging from Public Speaking to Keyboarding and Document Production. Real work experience All Business Studies programs include a work exposure so that you have real work experience when you graduate. Depending on your program, work exposures are either 2 weeks, 3 weeks or 6 weeks. Your career path All Accounting, Human Resource Management and Marketing students take a series of courses called Student, Career and Portfolio Development. These courses enable the student to: Build a resume and a portfolio Complete self and career assessments Develop interpersonal skills such as conflict management and teamwork By the time you graduate, you will understand more about how your education and career will help build your future.
In 2010 2011, two instructors and two students from Business Studies worked on a research project entitled Measuring enterprise Potential of Students at College of the North Atlantic Qatar did you know? Research initiatives Students have the opportunity to conduct research projects with instructors at CNA-Q. Some projects are funded by the Qatar National Research Fund under the Undergraduate Research Experience Program (UREP). Start your own business The Entrepreneurship Centre at CNA-Q is available to all College students. If you have a business idea, come visit us for advice and resources. One-on-one mentoring is also available. Visit 12.2.21c. CNA-Q has hosted an international BuSiNeSS CASe CoMPetitioN every year since 2008 Part-time studies The School of Business Studies also offers many Continuing Education courses to the community and Corporate Training courses tailored to industry needs. Areas include: Banking and Financial Studies Accounting (ACCA certification) Leadership and Management (ILM certification) Professional Human Resources Certificate Supply Chain Management (PMAC diploma) For part-time studies and short courses, contact the Corporate Training and Continuing Education Department at: continuing.education@cna-qatar.edu.qa Business Studies graduates can transfer their credits and continue their studies. We have articulation agreements with universities worldwide, including: Athabasca University, Canada Cape Breton University, Canada Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada Northwood University, US Teesside University, UK University of Bradford, UK University of Liverpool, UK University of New Brunswick, Canada For detailed information, consult the latest Academic Calendar. 08
Accounting Human Resource Management
ChooSiNg A BuSiNeSS StudieS ProgrAM Do you like...numbers and problem solving? Try accounting...helping people reach their goals? Try human resource management...building customer relationships? Try marketing...being responsible for details? Try office administration Marketing Office Administration 10
CNA-Q is the only institution in Qatar to be an Approved Learning Partner of the ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) Accounting so you are interested in accounting You are good with numbers. You like problem solving and using data to make business decisions. You would also like to learn more about investments, auditing and finance. options Level 1 Business Administration Certificate Level 2 Business Administration Diploma Level 3 Business Management Diploma Potential career choices Accounts Payable or Receivable Comptroller Auditor Business Analyst sample course listing Strategic Management Principles of Taxation Oil and Gas Production Accounting
If you want to create a solid base for your future, CNA-Q is the best place to be. Waqas Ahmed Business Management Accounting, Class of 2012 المحاسبة هل تعنى بالمحاسبة و تجيد التعامل مع الرياضيات و األرقام. و تهتم بحل المشكالت واستخدام المعطيات إلتخاذ قرارات اإلعمال. كما انك ترغب في تعلم المزيد عن اإلستثمار والتدقيق و المالية. الخيارات المستوى 1 شهادة ادارة األعمال المستوى 2 دبلوم االدارة المستوى 3 دبلوم ادارة األعمال Our students use customized ACCouNtiNg SoftwAre such as SAP and a moodle-based platform by AME Learning خيارات الوظائف الممكنة حسابات مستحقة الدفع أو المقبوضات مراقب حسابات مدقق حسابات محلل أعمال عينات من جدول المقررات استراتيجية االدارة مبادىء السياسة الضريبية حسابات إنتاج النفط والغاز
Our HRM program is CuStoMized to the gcc, including topics like local and expatriate hires, legal issues in Qatar, and current topics and trends Human Resource Management so you are interested in hrm You are a people person. You see a career in helping organizations build and manage their workforces. You would like to know more about subjects like hiring, training and compensation. options Level 1 Business Administration Certificate Level 2 Business Administration Diploma Level 3 Business Management Diploma Potential career choices Recruitment Officer Benefits Specialist Employee Assistance Coordinator Training Advisor sample course listing Strategic Compensation and Benefits Training and Development Business Ethics إدارة الموارد البشرية هل تعنى بإدارة الموارد البشرية و أنت شخص إجتماعي تجيد التعالمل مع اآلخرين. و ترى مجاال لنفسك في مساعدة المؤسسات لبناء و إدارة قوتها العاملة. و تود أن تتعلم المزيد عن مجاالت مثل التوظيف و التدريب و التعويضات. الخيارات المستوى 1 شهادة ادارة األعمال المستوى 2 دبلوم االدارة المستوى 3 دبلوم ادارة األعمال خيارات الوظائف الممكنة مسؤول التوظيف أخصائي االمتيازات والتعويضات منسق مساعدة الموظفين مستشار تدريب عينات من جدول المقررات التعويض و المنافع االستراتيجية التدريب و التطوير أخالقيات األعمال Studying at CNA-Q was the most rewarding experience of my life. The instructors show friendly, approachable and kind behaviour toward the students. The hands-on experience I received from the College is something I believe no other educational institution can provide. Ameena Al-Sulaiti Business Management Human Resource Management, Class of 2011 Admin Budget Supervisor, Qatar Petroleum Offshore Security 14
Four years of the College experience seemed like a lot, but it flew by with each year going faster than the last. Fatima Al Hassan Business Administration Marketing, Class of 2010 Cards Retail Department, Qatar National Bank Marketing so you are interested in marketing You are a natural communicator. You would like to work with clients to meet their needs for products and services. Areas like advertising, market research and customer relations interest you. options Level 1 Business Administration Certificate Level 2 Business Administration Diploma Level 3 Business Management Diploma Potential career choices Account Executive Brand Manager Sales Representative Customer Service Representative sample course listing Consumer Behaviour Sales Management International Marketing Marketing Research students conduct real research projects on CNA-Q campus التسويق هل تعنى بالتسويق و أنت بطبيعتك تجيد التواصل مع الغير و تود أن تعمل مع الزبائن لتلبية إحتياجاتهم من المنتجات و الخدمات و تعجبك مجاالت مثل اإلعالن و بحوث السوق و عالقات الزبائن. الخيارات المستوى 1 شهادة ادارة األعمال المستوى 2 دبلوم االدارة المستوى 3 دبلوم ادارة األعمال خيارات الوظائف الممكنة محاسب تنفيذي مدير العالمة التجارية ممثل مبيعات ممثل خدمات العمالء عينات من جداول المقررات سلوك المستهلك إدارة مبيعات تسويق دولي 16
did you know? CNA-Q offers the only Office Administration program in Qatar Office Administration so you are interested in office administration You are an organized person. You would like to work in an office, managing details and daily work activities. You like dealing with computers, office equipment and documents like financial records. And you like people! options Level 1 Office Administration Certificate Level 2 Office Administration (Executive) Diploma Potential career choices Administrative Assistant Office Administrator Data Entry Clerk Word Processor sample course listing Bookkeeping Workplace Correspondence Document Production Selected OA students have attended the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP) annual conference in Canada since 2008
National graduates from CNA-Q are well prepared for the world of work when they join our company. Adnan Hassan Al-Shaibi Head of Qatarization and National Development, Qatargas إدارة المكاتب هل تعنى بإدارة المكاتب و أنت شخص مولع بالتنظيم. و ترغب بالعمل في مكتب و تعنى بتفاصيل و أنشطة العمل اليومية وتتعامل مع أجهزة الحاسوب واآلالت المكتبية والوثائق مثل السجالت المالية. كما أنك تحب التعامل مع الناس! الخيارات المستوى 1 شهادة ادارة المكتب المستوى 2 دبلوم ادارة المكتب )تنفيذي( خيارات الوظائف الممكنة مساعد إداري مدير مكتب موظف مدخل بيانات كاتب طابعة عينات من جداول المقررات التحكم بدفاتر الحسابات مراسالت مقر العمل إصدار الوثائق OA students practice their skills in the Business Service Centre, an operational office that provides real clients at CNA-Q with services such as typing, binding and mail delivery 18
APPliCAtioN CheCkliSt Applying to the College? Here s what you will need: Completed application form Pick one up at the Registrar s Office in Building 1 or download it from the College website at: www.cna-qatar.com/registrar/ Documents/CNAQ_application_form.pdf official copy of secondary school grades If you have not attended a State school, we will provide you with a letter to take to the Ministry of Education to validate your grades. Copy of passport photo page Copy of Qatar National identification Card letter of sponsorship from the sponsoring organization (if applicable) Processing fee of 100 Qr note: Students must be legal residents of Qatar and possess a Residency Permit ID number in order to be eligible to apply to the College.
Entrance requirements High school graduation certificate with the following: Average Minimum 60% English Language (Grade 12 level) Academic Mathematics (Grade 12 level) OR Advanced Mathematics (Grade 12 level or equivalent) Three additional courses at the Grade 12 level office administration High school graduation certificate only Minimum 60% Minimum 60% Minimum 50% How to apply and register Just follow these 4 easy steps: 1. Submit your application (please refer to the Application checklist on the opposite page). 2. Write our entrance examination (English and Math placement test). 3. Wait to hear from the College if you have been accepted to your program. 4. Register for your program during the scheduled registration time at the beginning of each semester. Note: Students in their final year of high school will be accepted conditionally pending receipt of final exam results. Note: Qatari Nationals 19 years of age or older who do not meet the entrance requirements for this program may be considered on an individual basis under the Mature Student Clause. 20
Recreation Get your workout between classes at the gym, in the pool or on the field. E5 20 17 E6 16 13 18 14 15 12 09 11 08 06 E1 07 School of Business Studies Where you will spend most of your time in classes and labs. 05 05 03 04 LEARNING COMMONS Get extra help in areas like writing, math, independent learning, and career counselling. Check your College email account in our computer lab. Grab a table with your classmates for a relaxing place to study and do group projects. Staff are always available for support. 19 10 02 10 01 CafeteriAS Buy your lunch from the co-ed cafeteria in Building 13 or the male and female cafeterias in Building 3. Library Check out our selection of books and electronic resources. Book a study room for some quiet time. Finding your way around the Campus Courtyard Enjoy a break from studying. 01 Auditorium, Lecture Theatres, and Exhibition Hall 02 VIP Entry 03 Administration, Finance, Marketing and Registrar s Office 04 Art Room 05 Academics and EFL Classrooms 06 Bookstore and Student Affairs 07 Language Studies and Academics Faculty 08 Oil and Gas Training Centre 09 School of Engineering Technology 10 School of Information Technology 11 Business Studies Faculty 12 Centre for Banking and Financial Studies, Corporate Training and Continuing Education, and Security Academy 13 Cafeteria 14 Library 15 Central Plant 16 Facilities and Campus Services: Shipping and Receiving 17 Female Recreation Centre 18 Male Recreation Centre 19 School of Health Sciences 20 School of Health Sciences E1 Courtyard E5 Tennis Courts E6 Soccer Pitch
Follow us on: facebook.com/cnaqa twitter.com/cnaq youtube.com/cnaqsa Special thanks to the Dean of Business Studies and the faculty and staff of the School of Business Studies for their valuable contributions. A very special thanks to our students and alumni for sharing their stories and bringing CNA-Q to life on campus and in their careers. Design: Leigh McGlone Hassen Rathore Maram Al Mahmoud Hanane Korchi (Arabic) Writing: Jennifer Tipple Diane Martin Photography: Adrian Haddad Translation: Dr. Naji Al Hadithi Questions about the School of Business Studies Chair of Business Studies Phone +974 4495 2568 E-mail business.studies@cna-qatar.edu.qa Web www.cna-qatar.com/business Questions about applying or registering Registrar s Office Phone +974 4495 2008 E-mail admissions@cna-qatar.edu.qa Web www.cna-qatar.com/registrar Questions about part-time studies Corporate Training and Continuing Education Phone +974 4495 2123 E-mail continuing.education@cna-qatar.edu.qa Web www.cna-qatar.com/continuingeducation cna-qatar.com
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