Marine Science

If you’re fascinated by our amazing marine and coastal environments – Marine Science is the major for you. Somalia’s marine environment is untapped in its expansive 3,333 km square making it the longest coastline in Africa, providing an enormous opportunity for research. City University is a pioneer institution in Marine Science having established the Lido Beach campus in 2015 to be an eminent centre for marine life study and protection. Marine Science offers majors that include marine biology and ecology, marine and coastal management, maritime transportation and oceanography. It combines knowledge of marine aquatic life with a solid understanding of the physical environment. Through experimental design and research you’ll learn to appreciate the complex interactions that occur in marine ecosystems.

Political Science

In the Bachelor’s in Political Science, you study the urgent issues that the world faces, including migration and economic crises, terrorism and terrorist threats, rising populism and xenophobia, and polarisation in society. At the same time, you also explore possible solutions. Politics is how communities settle their differences and achieve their goals. As a result, politics is everywhere and at all levels from the local to the global. The programme offers a broad orientation in International Relations, Political Economy, Public Policy and Governance, Comparative Politics and Political Theory. In the third year, you can specialise by choosing courses on International Organisations, Security, Conflict Resolution, Islam and Globalisation.

Why study Political Science at the University of Amsterdam? Studying politics is not just about what politicians do – it helps you understand why the world is as it is and how it might be improved. A Bachelor of Arts in Political Science offers you a solid intellectual and practical insight into this dynamic world, its challenges and its opportunities. It provides education for the informed, independent, analytical and critical thinkers and ‘doers’ that the world needs. We offer a genuinely coherent and integrated curriculum, which combines a broad disciplinary grounding in political science in all its diversity with flexibility in your choice of subfield specialisation.

Specialisation

  • International Relations
  • Comparative Politics
  • Public Policy and Governance
  • Political Theory
  • Conflict Resolution

Business & Administrative Sciences

A business degrees from City University equips you with in-demand skills that are sought after by industries across the country and the world. Our business degrees are internationally bench marked, meaning each degree program has met the standards of business education that promotes teaching excellence and quality of business training.

As a student in our business programs, you can choose from more than five different specializations in both the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and the Master of Business Administration alone! These specializations can be used to create a flexible and affordable degree track that is unique and specific to further your career.

  • Business Administration- Accounting (BBA, MBA)
  • Business Administration-Banking and Finance (BBA, MBA)
  • Business Administration-Marketing (BBA, MBA)
  • Business Administration-Human Resource Management(BBA, MBA)
  • Business Administration-Entrepreneurship and Leadership(BBA, MBA)

Business Administration at the City University: is it for you?

Choosing a four-year programme isn’t something you do easily. The programme should appeal to you, but that alone doesn’t guarantee success. We’re here to provide you with a best-in-class curriculum; in return we ask for motivation and persistence. Do you have what it takes? Do you find the world of business fascinating? and you’d love to learn more about how it works, and why;

  • you see yourself working for a multinational corporation, a start-up company, a consultancy or a business-facing government agency
  • you like working on questions that arise from real businesses;
  • you’re capable of working independently as well as in a team;
  • you have a critical mind and you’re able to clearly express your opinions;
  • you’re open minded, responsible and confident;
  • you’re ambitious and you like to show initiative: you want to learn new things and explore the unknown.

Did you answer ‘yes’ to these statements? Then chances are high that you will love our Bachelor’s programme in Business Administration.

Architecture

In the Bachelor’s in Political Science, you study the urgent issues that the world faces, including migration and economic crises, terrorism and terrorist threats, rising populism and xenophobia, and polarisation in society. At the same time, you also explore possible solutions. Politics is how communities settle their differences and achieve their goals. As a result, politics is everywhere and at all levels from the local to the global. The programme offers a broad orientation in International Relations, Political Economy, Public Policy and Governance, Comparative Politics and Political Theory. In the third year, you can specialise by choosing courses on International Organisations, Security, Conflict Resolution, Islam and Globalisation.

Why study Political Science at the University of Amsterdam? Studying politics is not just about what politicians do – it helps you understand why the world is as it is and how it might be improved. A Bachelor of Arts in Political Science offers you a solid intellectual and practical insight into this dynamic world, its challenges and its opportunities. It provides education for the informed, independent, analytical and critical thinkers and ‘doers’ that the world needs. We offer a genuinely coherent and integrated curriculum, which combines a broad disciplinary grounding in political science in all its diversity with flexibility in your choice of subfield specialisation.

Specialisation

  • International Relations
  • Comparative Politics
  • Public Policy and Governance
  • Political Theory
  • Conflict Resolution

Academic Programs

program

City University Learning
Outcomes (CULOS)

Preparing you to take on the world

At City University we believe that college education is more than a degree – it is a journey of self discovery and personal transformation. We are with you every step of the way with a an engaged and committed faculty, outstanding facilities, limitless opportunities for growth and a constant timely support to ensure your tie with us is a success.

Below are the 8 CULOS:

Our learning outcomes

City University Learning Outcomes (CULOS) are the core principles and success paradigms embedded in our curricular and co curricular student experiences. Our graduates are expected to achieve the following outcomes.

  • Critical thinking
  • Communication
  • Leadership and teamwork
  • Technological competence
  • Research
  • Global awareness
  • Languages
  • World History & National Issues

Real world hands on learning

City strives to contextually engage students and extend their learning through realistic case studies, problem solving, internships, service learning, entrepreneurial programs exchange programs and more.

Student centered teaching and learning

Student participation is a central focus of instruction at City University. Student engagement is critical in building the analytical and creative understanding of the course content offering the students an opportunity to evaluate and reflect upon ideas and solve problems.

Where learning comes alive

City University top notch facilities make our programs more dynamic and prepare our students for the future.

About City University

At the heart of Somalia, City University of Mogadishu is a leading private not for profit university committed to international excellence, an innovative approach to research, high quality inspirational teaching and life changing student engagement activities.

Founded in 2012 City University has established itself as a pioneering institution offering cutting edge curricular, that inspires excellence in our students. All our programs are delivered through student centric pedagogy that inspires a creativity and a wholesome education. Our state of the art facilities ensure our students are equipped with practical knowledge and appropriate skills a differentiating quality in the overall ability our students. Our goal is to mould a new generation of problem solvers through bold progressive education that serves the needs of our students and our community.

Who We Are

City University is setting the benchmark for quality education in Somalia. Through bold initiatives we are quickly transforming the higher education landscape nurturing inspiring leaders of tomorrow. We are a reputable, comprehensive, flexible and accessible institution that is motivating a future generation. We offer internationally standardized qualifications and have world-class resources.

Our vision to become the preeminent leader in instruction, research, and service drives us to find answers to the educational and developmental problems in Somalia. By forming partnerships with other leading institutions in Somalia and throughout the world, we are convinced that we are changing the future of Somalia.

What We Do

The core business areas of CU are teaching, research and consultancy, technical and vocation education training and community engagement. Our world-class research facilities is spearheaded by the Research Monitoring and Evaluation (ROMEO) division and community engagement by our Community Engagement and Service Policy.

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BS Business Administration – Accounting

The Bachelor of Business Administration degree with a major in Accounting is one of the fastest growing in education and business. The accounting program is designed to prepare the student for a professional career in industrial, public or government accounting.

Accounting students work on developing the statement of financial position, the income statement, the statement of changes in owner’s equity, and the cash flow statement using the accounting model. This basis will enable students to make decisions about the presentation of financial data, the analysis of managerial and cost data, auditing and the reliability of data, and the preparation of personal and simple business tax returns.

Students will improve their oral and writing communication abilities, critical thinking skills, and math skills in order to be successful in BA Accounting Degree.

To receive a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in accounting, the accounting major must successfully complete the business core and the accounting curriculum.

Faculty of Business & Administrative Sciences

The College offers degree programs in: 

  1. BBA Business Administration – Accounting
  2. BBA Business Administration – Banking & Finance
  3. BBA Business Administration – Marketing
  4. BBA Business Administration – Human Resources Management
  5. BS Economics
  6. MBA – Master of Business Administration​

BS Agriculture – Crop Production

Course Description

The Bachelor of Science in agriculture program provides three concentration options:

  • Crop Production;
  • Rangeland Management; and Animal Husbandry.

In addition to the agriculture-specific technical courses, students will take a multiplicity of math and science courses, general agriculture-related courses, and university core courses to develop well-rounded skills and knowledge. This program has a strong applied component where students undergo well-guided and supervised learning experiences in various university labs, the green house, or an experimental farm.

Career Opportunities:

Holders of Bachelor of Science in agriculture with concentrations in either crop production, rangeland management, or animal husbandry after four years of study, will have a wide range of career options in Somalia, including: Agronomists (soil management and crop production), farm managers, agricultural researchers, agricultural instructors/trainers, farm manager, technical consultants, marketing professionals, agribusiness managers, farm and agribusiness owners, etc.

Where do graduates of the Bachelor of Science in agriculture often work?

Graduates of this degree might work in government ministries and agencies, international relief and development organizations, private agribusiness and consultancies, food production companies, and research and development organizations. Graduates can also start their own successful business in Agriculture in Somalia where opportunities are ripe for the taking.