College Philosophy & Goals :

The College of Economics and Management Sciences at AL Zaytoonah University was founded in the 1993-1994 scholastic year, with a mission to provide business education aimed at enhancing the local community and participating in the unprecedented growth the Arab world is witnessing.  The College has an environment which encourages interaction and collaboration inside and outside the classroom.  Today, we are recognized as innovators in business education and research.  Our faculty and alumni play a key role in enhancing understanding, offering insights and sharing foresights about fundamental business forces that shape our regional and global environment.  The intellectual capital of our faculty is a distinguishing feature of all our programs.  We have created a culture built on integrity and team work.  Upon graduation, our students have the scientific and practical knowledge needed to aid in the growth of the community for a better life.

The College of Economics and Management Sciences departments are comprised of: Management, Accounting, Finance and Banking, Marketing, Management Information Systems (MIS) and Hotel and Tourism Management.  These departments were developed with consideration of the job opportunities available locally, regionally and internationally, and by benchmarking with other distinguished Arab and international universities.  Creative thinking, problem solving and research are central to the academic programs.  Upon graduation, the student receives a Bachelor’s degree in one of these specializations and is prepared for a professional career.

The College of Economics and Management Sciences at Al Zaytoonah University is managed with a team spirit.  With that in mind, the college has a Board, consisting of the Dean, department heads, and an outside representative, which meet regularly to discuss and coordinate issues pertaining to their different programs.  Also, at every department level, there is a committee which includes all faculty members of the department and the department head; they meet, discuss and participate in the management of department issues in coordination with the College Board and the University mission.

The College of Economics and Management Sciences at Al Zaytoonah University boasts seventy five members of faculty whose work is renowned.  The faculties hold PhD’s and Master’s degrees from distinguished Arab and international universities.  Our faculty members have high levels of expertise and experience.  Faculty members foster an environment of learning and select techniques that challenge students.  Committed to excellence and sensitive to the impact of managerial policies on society, the faculty integrates teaching and research.  The College continues to retain and attract faculty to increase and enhance the education process needed for the new specializations in the world of globalization. 

With a strong tradition of providing quality education, we provide a focused and carefully considered curriculum that builds on work ethics and integrity.  The curriculum is updated to meet the requirements in the new work place as well as other established Arab and international universities.

With the increased importance of quality assurance and research, to ensure excellence in teaching, the College has embraced the technological revolution.  The Deanship, with the full support of the university administration and Board of Trustees, has introduced computerization into course outlines and requirements.  The Deanship continues to investigate closing the gap between course outlines of the different specializations, and the job requirements in the market place; accordingly, the Deanship has introduced Accounting and Management programs to be taught completely in English.  The Deanship has also introduced courses in other specializations, traditionally taught in Arabic, to be taught in English.  This ensures that upon graduation our students are better prepared to meet the demands of the new workplace.

We, at Alzaytoonah College of Economics and Management Sciences, are proud to have participated, and continue to participate, in Internal Quality Assessment conducted by the Hussein Fund for Excellence and the British and American Quality Associations.  In the year 2003, we received the required passing grade for the Management department.  In the year 2004, the Management department participated again and received a grade of excellence (21 out of 24).  In the year 2006, the Accounting program participated in the evaluation of its programs which included:  student support and counseling, teaching resources, student benefits and advancement, and curriculum design.  In the year 2007 the Department of Finance and Banking participated in the evaluation process.  The college continues to be involved in such evaluations in order to enhance quality and excellence in education, faculty, research, and the overall student experience in all departments.

Alzaytoonah University College of Economics and Management Sciences has participated in the Government Achievement Exam administered by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.  We are proud to be the only university in Jordan to have received the rank of First place in the Marketing program for the 2^nd semester of 2005/2006 and 1^st semester 2006/2007.  We received First place, overall between the private universities of Jordan in both the Management and Accounting programs, and have received the Second place position in the Finance and Banking program.  We are proud of these results which are due to the expertise and support of our distinguished faculty and the efforts of our dedicated students.

We are much honored that the Ministry of Higher education has given us the permission to provide a Master’s of Business Administration (MBA) program in Management, which we have began in the scholastic year of 2005/2006.  Our MBA program will equip students with business skills, knowledge and relationships needed to succeed.  It is designed to transform the student’s understanding of business and the global economy.  We remain dedicated to finding solutions to the great challenges of the day and preparing our students for leadership in today’s complex world.