- Degree: Bachelor
- Campus: Beirut, Tripoli, Bekaa
- Faculty: Business Administration
Program Description
Beirut Arab University Bachelor's Degree in Marketing offers an enriching academic journey that blends foundational business knowledge with cutting-edge marketing strategies in a dynamic, hands-on environment. Students gain practical skills in digital marketing, consumer behavior, brand management, and market research, while developing a deep understanding of how to craft effective campaigns that resonate with target audiences. The program emphasizes creativity, strategic thinking, and data-driven decision-making, preparing students to navigate the ever-evolving marketing landscape. With real-world applications and opportunities for internships, students are equipped not only with a degree but with the expertise to excel in various marketing roles and make a meaningful impact in today’s competitive market.
To meet the growing demand for specialized knowledge, the Marketing major offers the Digital Marketing Track that equips students with the knowledge and practical skills needed to succeed in today’s dynamic digital business environment. Building on core marketing principles, the track develops specialized expertise through three focused courses: BMKT 421 – Digital Marketing Essentials, BMKT 422 – Social Media Marketing, and BMKT 423 – Search Engine Marketing. Students gain a strong understanding of digital marketing strategies, social media engagement, content development, search engine optimization, paid search, and data-driven decision-making, preparing them for diverse career opportunities in digital marketing, social media, search marketing, e-commerce, and online business.
The Mission of the Marketing Major is to create an intellectual environment within which students may acquire marketing knowledge, skills and attitudes required for achieving success. The Major’s mission supports the University’s mission, in that the major:
- Has a commitment to academic excellence.
- Inspires students through the scholarly activity of its staff members.
- Provides exemplary professional training.
- Prepares students for ethical leadership in a global society.
- Provide challenging learning experiences for undergraduate and graduate students that are grounded in marketing theory and practice within the global business environment.
- Serve students as advisors, mentors and role models.
- Encourage and support the intellectual and professional development of students and academic and non-academic staff.
- Interact with business partners to continuously improve undergraduate and graduate marketing programs.
- Encourage the participation of students and academic and non-academic staff in activities supporting the marketing profession, the University and the business community.
- Recognize the value of all work by students and academic and non-academic staff that contributes to the mission and goals of the department and the faculty.
a- Knowledge and Understanding
- Identify core concepts of marketing and the role of marketing in business and society.
- Knowledge of social, legal, ethical and technological forces on marketing decision-making.
- Appreciation of the global nature of marketing and appropriate measures to operate effectively in international settings.
b- Intellectual Skills
- Ability to develop marketing strategies based on product, price, place and promotion objectives.
- Ability to create an integrated marketing communications plan which includes promotional strategies and measures of effectiveness.
- Ability to communicate the unique marketing mixes and selling propositions for specific product offerings.
- Ability to construct written marketing plans and a professional interactive oral marketing presentation.
c- Practical and Professional Skills
- Ability to analyze, synthesize, evaluate, and apply information in order to solve complex problems.
- Ability to contribute to scholarly understanding of a subject by balancing the complexity and clarity of an argument, providing clear conceptual organization of evidence, and adaptation to context and audience.
- Ability to use all of the above to make positive contributions to one’s community and the larger society.
d- General and Transferable Skills
- Develop managerial leadership and inculcate professional ethics and competency in marketing.
- Master communication skills.
- Ability to analyze marketing problems and provide solutions based on a critical examination of marketing information.
- Ability to apply knowledge and skills to real-world experiences in an internship.
The undergraduate curriculum for the degree of Bachelor in Business Administration (Marketing Major) consists of 100 credit hours of course work + ICDL.
Marketing is a broad area with many career opportunities. This concentration helps students to develop skills that enable them to function in many different marketing roles while working closely and effectively with other business functions. Students, who major in marketing, may learn about the six functional areas related to the marketing process - brand marketing, advertising, sales promotion, market research, sales, and retailing. Employers include large business and industrial firms but also smaller companies, private research organizations, and advertising agencies. Retail and wholesale trade, insurance, travel, and real estate are other areas where your training can open up job opportunities.
Some career options include:
Advertising Manager; Advertising Sales Director; Account Executive; Account Coordinator; Media Director; Media Coordinator; Brand Manager; Product Manager; Product Development Manager; Market Research Director; Relations Director; Corporate Communications Manager.
Study Plan:
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits | Hours Distribution | Course Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Semester | ||||
| BACC201 | Principles of Accounting I | 3 | 3 Lec | Major R |
| BECO201 | Microeconomics | 3 | 3 Lec | Major R |
| BMTH201 | Business Math | 3 | 3 Lec | Major R |
| BUSN201 | Business Law | 2 | 2 Lec | Major R |
| BUSN203 | Business Communications | 2 | 2 Lec | Major R |
| ------- | Major Electives | 3 | 3 Crs | Major E |
| Second Semester | ||||
| BACC202 | Principles of Accounting II | 3 | 3 Lec | Major R |
| BECO202 | Macroeconomics | 3 | 3 Lec | Major R |
| BMGT202 | Principels of Management | 3 | 3 Lec | Major R |
| BMTH202 | Business Statistics | 3 | 3 Lec | Major R |
| BUSN204 | Business Ethics | 2 | 2 Lec | Major R |
| ------- | Major Electives | 3 | 3 Crs | Major E |
| Third Semester | ||||
| BMGT301 | Organizational Behavior | 3 | 3 Lec | Major R |
| BMIS301 | Management Information Systems I | 3 | 3 Lec | Major R |
| BMKT301 | Principles of Marketing | 3 | 3 Lec | Major R |
| BUSN401 | E-Business | 3 | 3 Lec | Major R |
| ------- | Major Electives | 4 | 4 Crs | Major E |
| Fourth Semester | ||||
| BFIN302 | Financial Management | 3 | 3 Lec | Major R |
| BFSC302 | Taxation Systems | 3 | 3 Lec | Major R |
| BMGT302 | Operations Management | 3 | 3 Lec | Major R |
| BMGT304 | Strategic Management | 3 | 3 Lec | Major R |
| BMKT302 | Services Marketing | 3 | 3 Lec | Major R |
| ------- | Major Electives | 2 | 2 Crs | Major E |
| Fifth Semester | ||||
| BMKT401 | Marketing Research | 3 | 3 Lec | Major R |
| BMKT403 | International Marketing | 3 | 3 Lec | Major R |
| BMKT405 | Consumer Behavior | 3 | 3 Lec | Major R |
| ------- | Major Electives | 2 | 2 Crs | Major E |
| ------- | University Requirements | 6 | 6 Crs | CUR |
| Sixth Semester | ||||
| BMKT402 | Strategic Marketing Management | 3 | 3 Lec | Major R |
| BMKT404 | Brand Management | 3 | 3 Lec | Major R |
| BMKT406 | Advertising Marketing Communications | 3 | 3 Lec | Major R |
| BMKT410 | Senior Project & Internship | 3 | 3 Lec | Major R |
| ------- | Major Electives | 2 | 2 Crs | Major E |
| ------- | University Requirements | 3 | 3 Crs | CUR |
Major Electives (Major E)
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits | Hours Distribution | Course Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BACC403 | Cost Accounting | 3 | 3 Lec | Major E |
| BMGT306 | Human Resource Management | 3 | 3 Lec | Major E |
| BMGT404 | Entrepreneurship & Venture Management | 3 | 3 Lec | Major E |
| BMGT413 | Logistics & Supply Chain Management | 3 | 3 Lec | Major E |
| BMIS302 | Management Information Systems II | 3 | 3 Lec | Major E |
| BMKT411 | Social Marketing | 3 | 3 Lec | Major E |
| BMKT412 | Professional Selling | 3 | 3 Lec | Major E |
| BMKT413 | Retail Management | 3 | 3 Lec | Major E |
| BMKT414 | Public Relations | 3 | 3 Lec | Major E |
| BMKT421 | Digital Marketing Essentials | 3 | 3Lec | Major E |
| BMKT422 | Social Media Marketing | 3 | 3Lec | Major E |
| BMKT423 | Search Engine Marketing | 3 | 3Lec | Major E |
| BUSN420 | Corporate Social Responsibility | 3 | 3 Lec | Major E |