BU Degrees - Bethlehem University

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Pharmaceutical and Industrial Chemistry

The Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Pharmaceutical and Industrial Chemistry (PINC) is a four-year, multidisciplinary program that integrates principles of chemistry, pharmacology, and industrial processes. The curriculum offers a comprehensive education in the fundamentals of chemistry, in addition to extensive practical training (chemistry labs and industrial companies) to ensure graduates…

Bachelor of Sustainable Energy Engineering

Sustainable Energy Engineering (SEEN) is the first engineering program in BU. It is a five-year Bachelor program that has been developed by the Faculty of Applied Sciences, Technology, and Engineering, in collaboration with the Shukri Ibrahim Dabdoub Faculty of Business Administration, and in partnership with the Salesian Don Bosco Foundation…

Master’s Degree in Infectious Diseases; Prevention and Control

Program Objectives Provide advanced knowledge of healthcare to professionals concerning emerging and reemerging infectious diseases. Prepare well-qualified health professionals to deal with infectious diseases. Contribute to the reduction of nosocomial infection and antibiotic resistance. Contribute to the rapid and appropriate detection and management of outbreaks (prevention and control). Strengthening surveillance…

Interactive Media and Communication

Program Description Interactive Media is an alternative to traditional media which is based on making contact without making real communication with the audience. This program employs new technology to produce content that can be used on new media platforms that allow the recipient to interact with the media content instead…

Bachelor of Science Major in Medical Laboratory Sciences

Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) Intellectual skills Students should demonstrate the ability to describe the process of pathogenesis, analyze and interpret the results and their underlying etiology. Practical skills The ability to conduct and undertake a graduation project. This may include the undertaking of a research project to enable the student…

MA in Creative Pedagogies and Community Practices

Click for Enrollment Procedures This MA programme exposes professionals to rigorous training through progressive educational approaches that are trans-disciplinary, and immersed in pedagogical creative and innovative methods. The offered courses will allow for systemic change in teacher education, school practice, and in other learning centers within the communities of which schools…

Computer Simulation in Sciences and Engineering

Background: Visit to Bethlehem University on March 6,2019 (Bethlehem) Prof. Dr. Jörg Schröder (Essen), Prof. Dr. Tim Ricken (Stuttgart), and Prof. Dr. Carlo Sansour (at the time INSA Rennes) visited Bethlehem University and met with the Vice Chancellor Brother Peter Bray, the Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Irene Hazou,…

English Language, Literature, and Communications

With a degree in English Language, Literature, and Communications, we can prepare and train qualified people who have a strong command of the English language, knowledge, and the necessary skills to effectively communicate using electronic/digital technology. There is a clear need for such skills in many sectors such as: Public…

Bachelor of Arts in Archeology and Cultural Heritage

The Archaeology and Cultural Heritage Program is a four-year program at the undergraduate level offered by the Faculty of Arts at Bethlehem University. The program offers its students an innovative approach to Archaeology and tangible and intangible Cultural Heritage. This program will contribute to a deeper understanding and extensive knowledge…

Masters in Governance & Administration of the Public Sector (MGAPS)

The Masters in Governance & Administration of the Public Sector program (MGAPS) focuses on upgrading the skills of those employed by the Public Sector in Palestine. The overall objectives of the program include: 1. Improving accountability; 2. Enhancing transparency in the delivery of public services; 3. Improving the management of…

Cross Cultural Communication Skills

COM-110 Module: Cross-Cultural Communication Skills Module Description & Objectives: In this module, students will be familiarized with the core intercultural communication competencies necessary to deliver exceptional service in the hospitality industry. Students will assess their individual cross-cultural knowledge and skill and learn techniques for recognizing and accommodating for cultural differences…

Communication in the Hospitality Industry

COM-101 Module: Communication in the Hospitality Industry Module Description & Objectives: This module is designed to introduce the student to the primary skills needed to be successful in the hospitality industry with a focus on communication. Students will gain knowledge of the fundamentals of delivering exceptional customer service and develop valuable skills for…

Applied Food Science Principles

CUL-200 Applied Food Science Principles Module Description & Objectives: This module is designed to introduce the student to the basics of applied food science in culinary arts. The fundamentals of the scientific method and experimental design are used to demonstrate the chemical and physical change that occurs during food preparation and…

Flavorful and Nutritional Cooking

CUL-170 Module: Flavorful and Nutritional Cooking Module Description & Objectives: Nutritional food does not have to be boring! In this module, students will learn how to do a nutritional analysis of menus and recipes while discovering the sensory properties of food. This hands-on module reinforces the healthiest cooking techniques, namely…

Pastries and Cake Decorations

CUL-160 Module: Pastries and cake decorations Module Description & Objectives: This module is designed to introduce students to basic baking and pastry principles and ingredients. Production includes commonly served quick breads, pies, desserts and cookies. Students will also be introduced to yeasted items, cakes and plated desserts and garnishes. Proper…

Introduction to Cost Controls

CUL-150 Module: Introduction to cost controls Module Description & Objectives: This module is designed to complete a student’s foundation in purchasing and food and beverage controls. Students learn how to establish standards and standard operating procedures to purchasing, receiving, storing, issuing, production, menu design, sales and service with the goal of…

Menu Planning

CUL-140 Module: Menu planning Module Description & Objectives: This module discusses the factors involved in planning effective menus for a variety of food service operations. Students will learn and apply skills of professional menu development while learning how to properly document and control Food & Beverage costs and analyze sales.…

Soups, Sauces and Stocks

CUL-130 Module: Soups, Sauces and Stocks Module Description & Objectives: Stocks are the backbone of any cuisine on which much of the kitchen depends. Students are introduced to simmering, emulsifications and knife skills and engage in the production of basic stocks while learning classical vegetable cuts. Students will practice production…

Protein Fabrication

CUL-120 Module: Protein Fabrication Module Description & Objectives: Students are introduced to proper portioning of various meats and fish. Emphasis on identification of primal cuts and sub-primal cuts of meat, poultry, and fish items. Lab activities include proper packaging, labeling and storage of meats, poultry and fish. Emphasis is placed…

Garde Marge

CUL-110 Module: Garde Marge (Garde Manger) Module Description & Objectives: This module introduces the modern and traditional techniques of preparing cold entrees, hors d’oeuvres, antipasti, basic garnishes, buffet presentations, cold sandwiches, salads and dressings, molds, garnishes. The principles of basic pantry operation and management, product utilization, preparation and integration into…

Beverage Basics-Alcoholic Beverages Appreciation

F&B-202 Module: Beverage Basics-Alcoholic Beverages Appreciation Module Description & Objectives: This module will provide the participants with practical applications and information about bar operations in today’s market. The skills and knowledge gained will serve as a handy tool for participants to quickly and efficiently learn the rudiments behind bar management and…

Beverage Basics: Non-Alcoholic Beverages

F&B-201 Module: Beverage Basics: Non-Alcoholic Beverages Module Description & Objectives: This module will provide the participants with practical knowledge on how to prepare basic non-alcoholic drinks from smoothies, punch, mocktails, tea and coffee. The skills and knowledge gained will serve as a handy tool for participants to quickly and efficiently…

Performing Room Service, Banquet Service and Special Service

F&B-120 Module: Performing Room Service, Banquet Service and Special Service Module Description & Objectives: This module covers the rudiments of hotel room service, banquet service and special Food & Beverage (F&B) service styles such as flambéing or deboning tableside. It will include theoretical and practical training that will enable the…

Professional Restaurant Service

F&B-110: Professional Restaurant Service Module Description & Objectives: This module begins with an introduction to the various styles of Food & Beverage (F&B) service and will later focus on table service for restaurant operations. It will include practical applications and hands-on training on specific F&B Service Skills needed to launch a…

Welcome to Professional Food & Beverage Service!

F&B-101 Module: Welcome to Professional Food & Beverage Service! Module Description & Objectives: This module introduces the participants to the fundamentals of Professional Food & Beverage (F&B) Service. It begins with how job positions and departments are organized and the vital role of the F&B (Service) Department in such organizations. It will…

Advanced Food Safety

FSS-120 Module: Advanced Food Safety Module Description & Objectives: This capstone Food Safety course will identify and explain HACCP principles and provide students the skills to create a complete HACCP plan and self-inspection. Students will be prepared to pass an international food safety manager certification exam. Module Learning Outcomes: Upon…

Intermediate Food Safety

FSS-110 Module: Intermediate Food Safety Module Description & Objectives: Students will identify methods of food preservation, the importance of temperature control and the causes of food-borne illnesses while recognizing proper food safety practices. The skills gained through this course will allow all food service professionals in both the front and…

Introduction to Food Safety

FSS-101 Module: Introduction to Food Safety Module Description and Objectives: Students explore the fundamentals of food safety and environmental sanitation. In this session, they will identify the types of food contamination, the importance of personal hygiene, workplace cleanliness, and the issues of cross-contamination. This module is a basic course required…

The Last Impression – Check-out and Settlement

FOM-140 Module: The Last Impression – Check-out and Settlement Module Description & Objectives: This module covers the steps of hotel check-out and account settlement process. Upon completion of the module, the participants should be able to process a guest’s request for account settlement as quickly and efficiently as possible while maintaining…

The Guest Stay

FOM-130 Module: The Guest Stay Module Description & Objectives: This module revolves around the key functions of the Front Office Department throughout the duration of the guest’s stay. Upon completion of this module, the participants should be able to identify key responsibilities of a Front Office Agent responsibilities and inter-departmental communications &…

The First Impression-Registration/ Check-in Process

FOM-120 Module: The First Impression-Registration/Check-in Process Module Description & Objectives: This module covers the hotel registration or check-in process. Upon completion of this module, the participants should have the ability to handle the requirements and processes in guest registration given the different reservation set-ups. Module Learning Outcomes: Upon satisfactory completion…

The Hotel Reservation Process

FOM-110 Module: The Hotel Reservation Process Module Description & Objectives: This module will cover the basic procedures in a hotel reservation process. Through lecture-discussions and hands-on activities, each participant will learn how to manually handle the reservation function. Module Learning Outcomes: Upon satisfactory completion of this module, a participant should have…

Welcome to the Front Office Department!

FOM-101 Module: Welcome to the Front Office Department! Module Description & Objectives: This is an introductory module focused on Hotel Front Office Operations. It starts with how hotel job positions and departments are organized and the role of the Front Office Department in such organizations. It will also cover hotel room types…

Associate Diploma in Hotel Management

This two year diploma program is designed to prepare students for various jobs in the hotel industry, the primary objective of the program is to provide students with the necessary skills, knowledge, values and attitudes to occupy operational positions in the hospitality industry. Learning Outcomes LO-1.Apply in-depth knowledge and skills…

Associate Diploma in Tour Guide

The Tour Guide Program is a tri semester certification program designed to train students in the history, geography and culture of the Holy Land. Students will develop skills required to become a professional tour guide . Learning Outcomes Gather and interpret information about important touristic sites in the Holy Land.…

Minor in Physics

The Department of Physics offers a comprehensive program of study leading to the completion of Minor in Physics. This program is designed to prepare students not only for advanced graduate studies in physics, but also for employment upon graduation in disciplines related to science and technology. Basic courses give the…

Minor in Mathematics

The Department of Mathematics offers a minor in Mathematics for the Faculty of Science.

Minor in Biology

Program Description The Department of Biology offers a minor in Biology. The program exposes students to the major fields of biological sciences, and develops skills of analytical thinking, initiative, and scientific creativity in the students, preparing them for careers in teaching, research, and it complements the major in Medical Laboratory…

Minor in Accounting

In addition to the major in accounting, the accounting department provides the opportunity for all students (some restriction might be imposed due to the limited available resources in some years) to join the program towards a minor in accounting. Degree Requirements Program of Study

Minor in Finance

This minor is open to those students majoring in accounting starting January 2011. There are limitations imposed by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education on the number of students to be admitted to the new minor. Degree Requirements Program of Study

Minor in Marketing

The Department of Business Administration offers a minor in Marketing for Business Administration majors only. Degree Requirements Program of Study

Minor in Business Administration

Bethlehem University students, other than those majoring in Business Administration, can follow a program that leads to a minor in business. To earn this minor, students are required to successfully complete a total of 24 credit hours of the courses listed in the business major paradigm. To be more specific,…

Minor in Political Science

The program reviews the various definitions and concepts in political science and its relationship with other sciences. It introduces students to political theories related to the understanding and analysis of political phenomena. The program offers courses in ancient, medieval, and contemporary political thought, in addition to courses in the theories…

Minor in Catechetics

The Department of Religious Studies offers a minor in Catechetics. To earn the minor a student has to complete 24 credit hours as listed in catalog (Click here) Degree Requirements Program of Study

Minor in French

In addition to the Major, the Department of English provides a French Language minor available to all university students. Degree Requirements Program of Study

Minor in Translation

The minor in translation aims to train students in translation skills (written and interpretation) from Arabic to English and vice-versa Program Learning Outcomes Upon completion, students will be able to: write and translate audio from English to Arabic and Vice versa translate writing and audit texts from English to Arabic…

Minor in Journalism

The minor in Journalism aims to train and teach students in the fields of print, audio and multimedia journalism. Program Learning Outcomes Upon completion, students will be able to: criticize newspapers and literature texts criticize the television content, film documentaries and programs edit journalism texts ( News, Reports, investigation and…

Bachelor of Science Major in Nursing

Program Description The primary purpose of the baccalaureate nursing program of Bethlehem University is to educate professional nurses to meet the health and nursing needs of the Palestinian Society. The baccalaureate nursing program is designed to prepare nurses to professionally contribute to the well-being and offer significant health services to people.…

Bachelor of Science Major in Mathematics

The Department of Mathematics offers a Bachelor of Science degree with a Major in Mathematics. The principal aim of our program is to introduce several aspects of pure mathematics throughout the degree plus some aspects of applied mathematics. The mathematics sequence in the mathematics major provides students with a strong…

Bachelor of Arts Major in Arabic Language and Literature

The Arabic Department goals correspond with the University vision and mission in meeting the needs of the Palestinian people. The Arabic Department is aware of these needs and attempts to offer the essential skills through the various, teaching methods, seminars, and different assessment methods while taking into consideration the graduates’…

Bachelor of Science Major in Physics

The Department of Physics at Bethlehem University offers a complete program of study leading to the Bachelor degree in Physics. This program is intended to prepare students not only for graduate studies in physics, but also for employment upon graduation in physics and other fields related to science and technology.…

Higher Diploma in Oncology and Palliative Care Nursing

The Higher Diploma Program in Oncology and Palliative care Nursing started in 2016. It is the first program of its kind in Palestine. The main goal of this program is to improve the health status of cancer patients in Palestine. This will be achieved through graduating nurses who are knowledgeable,…

Associate Diploma in Travel Agency Management

This travel agency management course is designed for diploma level certificate program and prepares students to help tourists make the best travel arrangements by coordinating hotel accommodations, transportation, sightseeing tours, cruises, resorts and specialty travel groups, and offer advice on various destinations. Agents provide travelers with information about destinations, such…

Diploma in Education in Secondary Level – Teaching Arabic Language

Teaching Diploma (TD) program is offered to in-service and pre-service teachers who have previously a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science Degree in a teaching subject. The purpose of this program is to provide students with basic knowledge, skills, competencies needed for teaching learning process. The students enroll in…

Diploma in Education in Upper Basic Level – Teaching Social Studies

Diploma in Education in Upper Basic Level – Teaching Mathematics

Diploma in Education in Secondary Level – Teaching English Language

Bachelor of Education Major in Pre-School

The Pre-School Program is designed to preparing and training child educators within these levels: KG1 (3years)/ KG 2 (4years) and KG 3 (5years). This program aims at graduating highly qualified educators, who realizes the importance of early years of the person. It also distinguishes itself by adopting modern education philosophy…

Diploma in Education in Teaching Christian Religion

Master in Tourism studies

Interested in the program? Register NOW The Master in Tourism Studies is a two-year postgraduate course that aims at providing an in-depth analysis of the main academic and technical issues whose knowledge represents an asset for the development of the tourism industry in Palestine. The Master’s program is multidisciplinary: it…

Diploma in Education in Upper Basic Level – Teaching Science

Bachelor of Education Major in Upper Basic Level – Teaching Mathematics

Subject Area Teacher (SAT) program qualifies graduates to teach their field of subject matter in grades 5-10. It’s a four-year program includes courses in general education, specialized teaching methods courses, subject matter courses, university requirements, and general electives. This program targets to qualify pre-service teacher students with pedagogical knowledge, skills…

Bachelor of Education Major in Upper Basic Level – Teaching Social Studies

Bachelor of Education Major in Upper Basic Level – Teaching Arabic Language

Bachelor of Education Major in Lower Basic Level

This program is designed for preparing and graduating Lower Basic Level School educators 1st through 4th Grades. The program adopts the progressive philosophy and approach, which considers education as an active developmental process, where the learner is the center of this process and responsible for approaching knowledge and developing it…

Associate Diploma in Religious Education

The Religious Studies Department also makes available for those students in Amman, Jordan, the opportunity to earn a teaching Diploma in Christian Education. This is a two-year program with all of the courses taught in Amman under the capable direction of qualified and experienced teachers. The Diplomas are stamped and…

Bachelor of Science Major in Hotel Management

The curricula are designed to prepare students to cope with changing business conditions. It is the belief of the Institute that professional preparation should include both theoretical and practical approaches to the diverse needs of the tourism and hospitality industry. Program Learning Outcomes Apply in-depth knowledge and skills in Tourism,…

Bachelor of Science Major in Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy is a science-based health care profession which emphasizes the use of physical approaches in the promotion, maintenance and restoration of an individual’s physical, psychological and social well-being and takes into account an individual’s variations in health status. A distinctive feature of physiotherapy practice is the ability of individual practitioners…

Bachelor of Science Major in Occupational Therapy

The program provides an opportunity for students to gain a B.Sc. in Occupational Therapy that will meet the demands of related national and international employment fields. The BSc Occupational Therapy program is a nationally recognized award, approved by the Ministry of Health and internationally by the World Federation of Occupational…

Master in Oncology and Palliative Care Nursing

Click here for more information and on how to apply Mission Statement The mission of the Faculty or Nursing and Health Science is to improve the health status of people with cancer through educating and up-skilling qualified nurses in best oncologic and palliative care practice. They will develop the ability…

Higher Diploma in Neonatal Nursing

The Higher Diploma Program in Neonatal Nursing was started in 1994 at Bethlehem University and is the first such program in Palestine. Through a series of theoretical and clinical courses work prepares nurses to be competent practitioners in the care of special and critically ill neonates and their families. Program…

Bachelor of Science Major in Midwifery

Midwifery is the art and science which provides holistic care to child bearing women, babies and their families from preconception until the end of child bearing period and even throughout the life stage of women’s life”, (Palestinian Council of Health, 1998).This program is designed to meet the need of the…

Higher Diploma in Emergency Nursing

The Higher Diploma Program in Emergency Nursing started in 2003. It is the first program of its kind in Palestine. The main goal of this program is to develop the nursing personnel in the advanced clinical field of emergency nursing in order to improve the quality of nursing care for…

Master in International Cooperation and Development (MICAD)

NEW MICAD APPLICATIONS 2024 Ahlan-wa-sahlan to MICAD, a graduate program offered by Bethlehem University that aims at preparing excellent leaders and professionals who are committed to sustainable development in Palestine. Multidisciplinary in its nature, MICAD is taught part-time with intensive lectures mainly on Friday and Saturday, and it covers two…

Bachelor of Business Administration in Business Administration

Program Description: The Bachelor of Business Administration program, offered by the Department of Business Administration, provides a comprehensive education encompassing diverse facets of modern business management. Designed to prepare students for leadership roles across a spectrum of industries, including private enterprises, government sectors, and non-profit organizations, this degree features a…

Bachelor of Business Administration Major in Accounting

The Faculty of Business Administration offers a baccalaureate degree in accounting that concentrates on financial and operational communications for business and non-profit organizations. The program prepares individuals for careers in public accounting, industrial or private accounting, or governmental and not-for-profit accounting. The program also prepares individuals to sit for professional…

Bachelor of Arts Major in English Language and Literature

The bachelor’s degree in English Language and Literature is a four-year program at the undergraduate level that offers to the students the opportunity to engage in the study of language, linguistics and literature. Students are immersed in the practice of the four language skills, the basic theory of linguistics, the…

Bachelor of Arts Major in Religious Studies

The Department of Religious Studies offers a bachelor degree in Religious Studies that concentrates on the study of Christianity from a Catholic and ecumenical point of view. It seeks to meet the spiritual and academic needs of all its students, and promotes the study of religion at university level. The…

Master in Biotechnology

Biotechnology is a new field in the realm of applied sciences which combines disciplines like genetics, molecular biology, biochemistry, embryology, and cell biology, that are in turn linked to practical disciplines like chemical engineering, information technology, and robotics. Biotechnology has applications in four major areas, including health care (medical), crop…

Minor in Computer Information Systems

The department offers a minor in Computer Information Systems using two tracts or two sets of requirements. The first tract is intended for students who want a background in programming. Normally these students come from the Faculty of Science. The second tract is for students who are not interested in…

Bachelor in Software Engineering

The Software Engineering program provides students with knowledge and skills that enable them to design, code, test and manage quality-measured software systems. Faculty members together with industry partners will work to produce graduates with outstanding professional and practical skills. Software Engineering major includes studying and practicing the software development process,…