# Academic Advising Section of College of Business and Economics

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# Academic Advising Section of College of Business and Economics

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**Welcome to the Academic Advising Section - College of Business and Economics.**

We are excited to be part of your academic journey. The Academic Advising team is committed to providing comprehensive support and guidance to help you achieve your academic and professional goals, in alignment with the pillars of Qatar National Vision 2030.

We recognize that each student has unique aspirations and individual interests. Accordingly, we are committed to providing guidance tailored to your individual needs, while also providing access to information about opportunities available both within the University and beyond.

Our aim is to serve as a starting point that helps you build a successful academic path and rich university experience.

With sincere wishes for your continued success and excellence,

**Amna Al-Mejali
Section Head of Academic Advising Section - CBE**

## [Meet your advisor](#collapse1 "Meet your advisor")

### Who is my academic advisor?

1. Login to the
   [**myQU**](http://my.qu.edu.qa/ "myQU") portal.
2. Click on "myAcademics" tab.
3. You will see your advisor's name on the left-side of the screen.

If you want to call your advisor or to know his/her office location, please see all
[academic advisors' contact infomrmation](https://www.qu.edu.qa/en-us/students/documents/academic-advising-collage-of-business-and-economics-contact-en.pdf "academic advisors' contact infomrmation").

### How to book an appointment with your academic advisor?

Making appointment with academic advisors becomes more easy and simple. Visit the
[Appointment Manager](https://myadvisor.qu.edu.qa/ "Appointment Manager")  website and book an appointment in the available time slots.

### Advisor Responsibilities

(What you should expect from your advisor)

- Know advisees and contact new advisees early in the semester;
- Be accessible via phone, email, and by appointment and respond to students in a timely manner;
- Be knowledgeable about academic programs and graduation requirements and effectively communicate them to students;
- Advise students in course selections and development of academic plans;
- Monitor advisees’ academic progress and assist them in planning their programs to achieve their academic and life goals;
- Encourage advisees to meet with their advisors before problems arise;
- Refer students to the appropriate campus resources;
- Maintain confidentiality.

### Student Responsibilities

(What we expect of you)

- Visit your academic advisor at least twice a semester;
- Be prepared for the advising sessions by researching degree requirements, pre/co-requisites, classes to take, questions to ask, and topics to discuss;
- Participate and attend academic advising activities and events;
- Be actively in contact with your advisor via phone, email, and text message;
- Be aware of the academic policies, important dates, deadlines and QU policies and procedures. In addition, be aware of QU resources;
- Accept responsibility for your decisions and academic actions.

## [Study Plan](#collapse2 "Study Plan")

The College of Business and Economics offers studies in Arabic and English language.

Each student needs to choose ONE study track, either Arabic or English, and has to follow it until he/she graduates. It is the responsibility of the student to check and follow the study plan regularly with the Academic Advisor.

kindly visit the [study plans](https://www.qu.edu.qa/en-us/colleges/business/programs/undergraduates/ "study plans") page for the College of business and economics.

### Registration tips:

- Plan your course selection in advance before the start of the early registration period.
- Be sure that you have passed the prerequisites for your desired subjects.
- Be aware that some courses are offered only in Fall and some are offered only in Spring.
- Be aware that summer registration is optional, and the class offerings change from year to year.
- Be flexible, choose alternative courses or sections when possible as some sections fill up quickly.
- Visit your Academic Advisor to check that your choices fit into your study plan, and follow its language of instruction.
- If you face any problems or errors in the registration process. please contact your Academic Advisor.

## [Success Oasis – CBE](#collapse3 "Success Oasis – CBE")

please visit
[Success Oasis – CBE](https://www.qu.edu.qa/en-us/colleges/business/offices/academic_affairs/success_oasis "Success Oasis – CBE"), for more information.

## [Important Information](#collapse4 "Important Information")

### Undeclared students

The college provides high quality, applied business education in a collegial, intellectually stimulating and supportive learning and working environment.

**The required number of credits for graduation is 125 in all three departments of the college:**

| **Major** | **Skills You Develop** | **Carrer Opportunities** |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Accounting & Information System | - Communication - Problem Solving - Teamwork - Information Technology | - Internal/External Auditing - Financial Accounting - Cost Accounting - Budgeting - Management Advisory Services |
| Finance & Economics | - Analytics - Critical Thinking - Teamwork - Communication | - Securities Analysis & Investment Management - Corporate Risk Management & Financial Consulting - Commercial Bank Management - Financial Analyst/Planner |
| Management | - Securities Analysis & Investment Management - Corporate Risk Management & Financial Consulting - Commercial Bank Management - Financial Analysis & Planning | - Human Resource Manager - Management Consultant - Managing Director - Leaders of Government/Private Institutions - General Management and Leadership Positions |
| Marketing | - Interpersonal and Communication Skills - Creativity - Teamwork - Commercial Awareness | - Brand Managers - Marketing Consultant - Marketing Managers and Directors - General Marketing and Leadership Positions |

- Effective Fall 2017, only students who meet the below criteria may submit the Major/Minor Declaration Application.
  - Students who completed / registered the 8 Courses listed below may apply.
- If you are planning to declare your major/minor, please visit your Academic Advisor.

**List of courses required for declearing a major**

| **Course No.** | **Curse Title** |
| --- | --- |
| ACCT110 | Financial Accounting |
| ACCT116 | Managerial Accounting |
| MAGT101 | Principles of Management |
| MAKT101 | Principles of Marketing |
| MIST201 | Introduction to MIS |
| ECON111 | Principles of Microeconomics |
| ECON112 | Principles of Macroeconomics |
| FINA201 | Principles of Finance |

For information related to internship course, honors students, and transfer students, please visit the
[important information](https://www.qu.edu.qa/en-us/students/success-and-development/academic-advising/important-information "important information") page.

## [Frequently Asked Questions](#collapse5 "Frequently Asked Questions")

You'll find the answers to most of your academic questions in our [frequent asked questions](https://www.qu.edu.qa/en-us/students/success-and-development/academic-advising/faqs "frequent asked questions") page.

## [Office Location](#collapse6 "Office Location")

- Room No. C204, [Business and Economics Building](https://goo.gl/maps/2XVHDBMrV432 "Business and Economics Building") (H08)