Enhancement of Research Skills Program (ERS)
The program targets, among others, talented fresh graduate students willing to pursue higher studies from disadvantaged geographic regions or social groups, with a special focus on gender. These are selected among graduates of the faculties of humanities and social sciences. After long discussions, The Steering Committee members approved that the selected candidates should have good academic record and a minimum basic language and computer skills. Pathways developed 19 courses; these courses were selected to cover the research skills such as mental skills, personal skills, team work and social skills, managerial skills, and communication skills. CAPSCU training program depends on the above courses delivered by a number of selected professors in the university. Each trainee received full material before training started.
ERS training started in July 26th, 2003. The program targets university graduates of the faculties of humanities and social sciences who are willing to pursue higher studies. The selected candidates must have higher degree and a suitable English language and computer skills. ERS program components aiming to enhance the following:
Mental skills
Communication skills
Personal and social skills
Managerial and team work skills
Complementary knowledge
The details of the training courses, graduation research and general lectures conducted in ERS program are explained in the site. However, the training courses presented in the next table:
Pathways Enhancement of Research Skills (ERS) Program
|
No. of Hours |
Subject | No. |
|
12 |
Planning and Controlling |
1. |
|
12 |
Systems and Creative Thinking |
2. |
|
12 |
Research Methods and Writing Research Proposals |
3. |
|
9 |
Statistical Data Analysis |
4. |
|
9 |
Teams and Work Groups |
5. |
|
6 |
Risk Assessment and Risk Management |
6. |
|
6 |
Argumentation: Techniques of Measurement and Development |
7. |
|
9 |
Communication Skills |
8. |
|
6 |
Negotiation Skills |
9. |
|
6 |
Analytical Thinking |
10. |
|
6 |
Problem Solving and Decision Making |
11. |
|
6 |
Stress Management |
12. |
|
12 |
Integration of Pathways Training |
13. |
|
12 |
Graduation Project |
14. |
|
9 |
General Lectures |
15. |
|
6 |
Elective Course #1 |
16. |
|
6 |
Elective Course #2 |
17. |
|
6 |
Elective Course #3 |
18. |
|
144 |
Total |
|
List of Elective Courses:
1. Accounting for Management and Decision Making
2. Basics of Managerial Economics
3. Economic Feasibility Studies
4. Health, Safety and Environment
5. Wellness Guide Lines (Healthful Life)
6. القواعد اللغوية الاساسية للكتابة العلمية