Bachelor of Management Academic Session 2012/2013
Vision Transforming Higher Education for a Sustainable Tomorrow
Mission USM is a pioneering, transdisciplinary research intensive university that empowers future talent and enables the bottom billions to transform their socio-economic well-being
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STUDENT’S PARTICULARS
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Address during academic session
Permanent Address
E-mail Address
Tel. No. (Home)
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Programme of Study
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CONTENT
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UNIVERSITY MISION AND VISION STUDENT’S PARTICULARS CONTENTS ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2012/2013 SCHOOL OF PRINCIPAL OFFICERS SCHOOL STAFF LIST
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INTRODUCTION 1.1 School of Management 1.2 Mission and Vision of the School of Management 1.3 Bachelor of Management Programme 1.4 Programme Objectives 1.5 Programme Outcomes 1.6 Areas of Specialisation (Major) 1.7 Graduation Requirements 1.8 Curriculum and Graduation Strusture 1.9 Classification of Year Equivalent 1.0 Course Code 1.11 List Of Courses To Be Taken According To The Programme’s Curicullum And Student’s Major 1.12 Course Registration Planning Schedule
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2.0
ACADEMIC SYSTEM AND GENERAL INFORMATION 2.1 Course Registration 2.2 Interpretation of Unit/Credit 2.3 Examination System 2.4 Unit Exemption/Credit Transfer 2.5 Academic Integrity 2.6 USM Mentor Programme 2.7 Student Exchange Program
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3.0
UNIVERSITY REQUIREMENTS 3.1 Summary of University Requirements 3.2 Bahasa Malaysia 3.3 English Language 3.4 Local Students – Islamic and Asian Civilisations/Ethnic Relations/Core Entrepreneurship 3.5 International Students – Malaysian Studies/Option
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Third Languange/Co-Curriculum/Skill Course/Options
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MINOR PROGRAMMES 4.1 School of Social Sciences 4.2 School of Science Computers 4.3 School of Communication 4.4 School of Humanities 4.5 School of Languagees, Literacies And Translation
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GENERAL INFORMATION
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LIST AND DESCRIPTION OF COURSES
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GRADUATION PLANNER
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INDEX
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STUDENTS’ FEEDBACK
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ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2012/2013 SESSION [ 10 SEPTEMBER 2012 – 8 SEPTEMBER 2013 (52 WEEKS ] FOR ALL PRGRAMMES [EXCEPT IN THE MEDICAL AND DENTAL SCIENCES PROGRAMMES] • • WEEK 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 - 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43-52
New Student Registration = 1 – 2 September 2012 Orientation Week = 3-9 September 2012
SEMESTER
SEMESTER I
ACTIVITY
Duration of Teaching and Learning
Mid Semester Break Duration of Teaching and Learning SEMESTER I Revision Week Examinations INTER-SEMESTER BREAK I & II
SEMESTER II
Duration of Teaching and Learning
Mid Semester Break
SEMESTER II
Duration of Teaching and Learning
Revision Week Examinations Inter-Academic Session Break/ Industrial Training/ KSCP
DATE Monday, 10/09/12 Monday, 17/09/12 Monday, 24/09/11 Monday, 01/10/12 Monday, 08/10/12 Monday, 15/10/12 Monday, 22/10/12 Monday, 29/10/12 Monday, 05/11/12 Saturday, 10/11/12 Monday, 19/11/12 Monday, 26/11/12 Monday, 03/12/12 Monday, 10/12/11 Monday, 17/12/12 Saturday, 22/12/12 Wednesday, 02/01/13 Monday, 07/01/13 Monday, 14/01/13 Saturday, 19/01/13 Monday, 18/02/13 Monday, 25/02/13 Monday, 04/03/13 Monday, 11/03/13 Monday, 18/03/13 Monday, 25/03/13 Monday, 01/04/13 Saturday, 06/04/13 Monday,15/04/13 Monday, 22/04/13 Monday, 29/04/13 Monday, 06/05/13 Monday, 13/05/13 Monday, 20/05/13 Monday, 27/05/13 Saturday, 01/06/13 Monday, 10/06/13 Monday, 17/06/13 Monday, 24/06/13 -
Friday, 14/09/12 Friday, 21/09/12 Friday, 28/09/12 Friday, 05/10/12 Friday, 12/10/12 Friday, 19/10/12 Friday, 26/10/12 Friday, 02/11/12 Friday, 09/11/12 Sunday,18/11/12 Friday, 23/11/12 Friday, 30/11/12 Friday, 07/12/12 Friday, 14/12/12 Friday, 21/12/12 Monday,01/01/13 Saturday, 05/01/13 Saturday, 12/01/13 Friday, 18/01/13 Sunday, 17/02/13 Friday, 22/02/13 Friday, 01/03/13 Friday, 08/03/13 Friday, 15/03/13 Friday, 22/03/13 Friday, 29/03/13 Friday, 05/04/13 Sunday, 14/04/13 Friday 19/04/13 Friday, 26/04/13 Friday, 03/05/13 Friday, 10/05/13 Friday, 17/05/13 Friday, 24/05/13 Friday, 31/05/13 Sunday, 09/06/13 Friday, 14/06/13 Friday, 21/06/13 Friday, 28/06/13
Saturday, 29/06/13
Sunday, 08/09/13
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COURSES OFFERED DURING THE INTER-ACADEMIC SESSION BREAK (KSCP) 43 - 45 46 - 47 48 49-52
3 weeks 2 weeks 1 week 4 weeks
Break Duration of Teaching Examinations Break
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Saturday, 29/06/13 Monday. 22/07/13 Monday, 05/08/13 Saturday, 10/8/13
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Sunday, 21/07/13 Friday, 02/08/13 Friday, 09/08/13 Sunday, 08/09/13
SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT PRINCIPAL OFFICERS DEAN
Professor Dato’ Ishak Ismail
DEPUTY DEANS
Datin Dr. Joriah Muhammad (Academic and Student Development)
Assoc. Prof. Zamri Ahmad (Postgraduate Studies and Research)
Assoc. Prof. Azizah Omar (Industry and Community Network)
CHAIRPERSON OF PROGRAMME/COORDINATOR
Assoc. Prof. Mahmod Sabri Haron
(Marketing)
Dr. Amirul Shah Md Shahbudin
Dr. Abdul Hadi Zulkafli (Finance)
(Accounting)
Dr. Hazril Izwar Ibrahim (Organisational Management)
Assoc. Prof. Noor Hazlina Ahmad (International Business)
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Mr. Soh Keng Lin (Operational Management)
COORDINATOR
Dr. Hazliza Abdul Halim (Leadership Program & Continuous Education)
Dr. Siti Rohaida Mohamed Zainal (Post Graduate Studies)
Mr. Yusof Hamdani Jalalludin (ICT Programme & Webmaster
PRINCIPAL ASSISTANT REGISTRAR
Mr. Mohd Azzudin Mohd Shariff (Principal Assistant Registrar)
ASSISTANT REGISTRAR
Ms. Nur Mariyam Musa (Assistant Registrar)
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SCHOOL STAFF LIST Please refer to www.management.usm.my for details. TOP MANAGEMENT DEAN Professor Dato’ Ishak Ismail
3370/3837
iishak@usm.my
Academic and Student Development Datin Dr. Joriah Muhammad
2520/3880
joriah@usm.my
Postgraduate Studies and Research Assoc. Prof. Zamri Ahmad
2398/2523
zahmad@usm.my
Industries and Community Network Assoc. Prof. Azizah Omar
2398/2889
aziemar@usm.my
DEPUTY DEAN
CHAIRPERSON/COORDINATOR Accounting Dr. Amirul Shah Md. Shahbudin
2757
amirulshah@usm.my
Finance Dr. Abdul Hadi Zulkafli
3953
hadi_zml@usm.my
Marketing Assoc. Prof. Mahmod Sabri Haron
3434
msabri@usm.my
Operation Management Mr. Soh Keng Lin
2317
klsoh@usm.my
Organisational Behaviour Dr. Hazril Izwar Ibrahim
5159
hazrilizwar@usm.my
International Business Assoc. Prof. Noor Hazlina Ahmad
3355
hazlina@usm.my
Leadership, Entrepreneurship & Sustainable Unit Dr. Hasliza Abdul Halim
5162
haslizahalim@usm.my
Post Graduate Studies Dr. Siti Rohaida Mohamed Zainal
5155
siti_rohaida@usm.my
ICT Programme & Webmaster Mr. Yusof Hamdani Jalalludin
3430
yhamdani@usm.my
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SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF Principal Assistant Registrar Mr. Mohd Azizudin Mohd Shariff
3367
azizudin@usm.my
Assistant Registrar Ms. Nur Mariyam Musa
2522
mariyam@usm.my
Research Officer Mrs. Aniza Abdul Aziz
5479
aniza_aziz@usm.my
Chief Administrative Assistant (Clerical/Operations) Mr. Md. Noor Din
3985
mnd@usm.my
3370 5898 5899
nani@usm.my sitifatimahn@usm.my nurhidayah@usm.my
Administrative Assistant (Secretarial) Datin Zaini Zainon Mrs. Siti Fatimah Mohd Norddin Ms. Nurhidayah Shahbuddin
Administrative Assistant (Clerical/Operations) Mrs. Azziayati Roslan Mrs. Dasyilahanim Mohd Desa Mrs. Maziah Adam Mr. Mohd Yusoff Ismail Ms. Norhaida Abd Hamid Ms. Nur Hidayah Yaakop Mrs. Rosnah Mohamad Saleh Mrs. Siti Eshah Waris Mrs. Sufiah Abdul Kadir
2398 2520 3363 3363 4979 3984 2533 4979 3984
azziayati@usm.my dasyila@usm.my maziah_adam@usm.my ucop@usm.my norhaidaah@usm.my nuryaakop@usm.my rosesaleh@usm.my sew@usm.my sufiah@usm.my
4186 4186
rizal@usm.my iliza@usm.my
3986 3986
gopal@usm.my hkhairi@usm.my
Technician Mr. Muhamad Rizal Mohamed Radi Mrs. Norliza Mohamad Ibarahim Office Assistant Mr. Gopal a/l Kandiah Mr. Khairi Hashim
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LIST OF ACADEMIC STAFF 1.
OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT Chairman Mr. Soh Keng Lin
2317
klsoh@usm.my
3889 5151 2527 2528 5920 2894 3430
ramayah@usm.my marini_nur@usm.my wongwp@usm.my noorliza@usm.my hasliza@usm.my tehsyin@usm.my yhamdani@usm.my
3953
hadi_zml@usm.my
2398/2523 2520/3880 2530 3379 2897 5158 5281 2532
zahmad@usm.my joriah@usm.my eliza.nor@usm.my haslindar@usm.my cwhooy@usm.my tams@usm.my zainuddin@usm.my zainon@usm.my
Lecturer Professor Ramayah Thurasamy Dr. Marini Nurbanum Mohamad Dr. Wong Wai Peng Dr. Noorliza Karia Dr. Nor Hasliza Mohd Saad Dr. Teh Sin Yee Mr. Yusof Hamdani Jalalludin
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FINANCE Chairman Dr. Abdul Hadi Zulkafli
Lecturer Assoc. Prof. Zamri Ahmad Datin Dr. Joriah Muhammad Dr. Eliza Nor Dr. Haslindar Ibrahim Dr. Hooy Chee Wooi Dr. Tajul Ariffin Masron Mr. Ahmad Zainuddin Salleh Mr. Zainon Harun
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ORGANISATIONAL BEHAVIOUR Chairman Dr. Hazril Izwar Ibrahim
5159
hazrilizwar@usm.my
2548 3343 2919 5162 3368 5154 3355 3426 5155 5164 5153
aizzat@usm.my azura_e@usm.my daisy@usm.my haslizahalim@usm.my lilis@usm.my mastura.ab.wahab@usm.my arshadalbanjari@usm.my hazlina@usm.my quah@usm.my siti_rohaida@usm.my zmyusoff@usm.my yanti_roslinda@usm.my
3434
msabri@usm.my
Lecturer Professor Aizzat Hj. Mohd. Nasurdin Dr. Azura Abdullah Effendi Dr. Daisy Kee Mui Hung Dr. Hasliza Abdul Halim Dr. Lilis Surienty Abd. Talib Dr. Mastura Ab. Wahab Dr. Mohd Anuar Arshad Assoc. Prof. Noor Hazlina Ahmad Assoc. Prof. Quah Chun Hoo Dr. Siti Rohaida Mohamed Zainal Mr. Mohd Yusoff Zainun Hamzah Mrs. Yanty Roslinda Harun
4.
MARKETING Chairman Assoc. Prof. Mahmod Sabri Haron Lecturer Professor Dato’ Ishak Ismail Assoc. Prof. Azizah Omar Dr. Malliga a/p Marimuthu *Dr. Norizan Mat Saad Dr. Siti Hasnah Hassan Mr. Mohd Shafie Ariffin Mr. Shahidan Shafie Mr. Mohammad Ikram Ahmed Fadzil
3370/3837 2398/2889 2753 5165 2526/3339 2525 5915
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iishak@usm.my aziemar@usm.my malliga@usm.my nazim@usm.my siti.hassan@usm.my mshafie@usm.my shahidan@usm.my ikram@usm.my
5.
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS Chairman Assoc. Prof. Noor Hazlina Ahmad
3355
hazlina@usm.my
Lecturer Assoc. Prof. Anees Janee Ali @ Hamid Dr. Khairul Anuar Mohammad Shah Dr. Shankar a/l Chelliah Dr. Azlina Ahmad Mrs. Iman Khalid A. Qader
6.
5156/2545 2524 5282 5904 5163
aneesali@usm.com khairulms@usm.my shankar@usm.my lynna_ahmad@usm.my iman@usm.my
ISLAMIC FINANCE Chairman Dr. Tajul Ariffin Masron
7.
5158
tams@usm.my
2757
amirulshah@usm.my
2521 2893 3354 5152 5283 2900 2758 2898 5340 2756
mfauziah@usm.my adelinelhp@usm.my hkchee@usm.my dayana@usm.my hairulsuhaimi@usm.my harashid@usm.my phualk@usm.my alinawari@usm.my angjili@usm.my lokcl@usm.my
ACCOUNTING Chairman Dr. Amirul Shah Md. Shahbudin Lecturer Professor Fauziah Md. Taib Dr. Adeline Lau Hooi Ping Dr. Chee Hong Kok Dr. Dayana Jalaludin Dr. Hairul Suhaimi Nahar Dr. Md. Harashid Haron Dr. Phua Lian Kee Mr. Ali Nawari Hassan Mr. Ang Jili Mr. Lok Char Lee
*
On secondment to Prince Sultan College, Arab Saudi.
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LIST OF INDUSTRY ADVISORY PANEL 1. Mr. T. T. Yew Managing Director Motorola Technology Sdn Bhd Plot 2, Bayan Lepas Technoplex Industrial Park, Mukim 12SWD 11900 Bayan Lepas, Penang Fax : 04-6439170 2. Mr. Badlisyah Abdul Ghani Head of Islamic banking ED/CEO of CIMB Islamic Bank Tingkat 36, Menara Bumiputra Commerce 11 Jalan Raja Laut 50350 Kuala Lumpur Fax : 03-26910377 3. Mr. Ng Swee Weng Partner KPMG 1st Floor, Wisma Penang Garden 42 Jalan Sultan Ahmad Shah 10050 Pulau Pinang Fax : 04-2271888 4. Y. Bhg. Dato’ Seri Ahmad Farid Ridzuan Group Chief Executive Media Prima Berhad Sri Pentas No.3 Persiaran Bandar Utama 47800 Petaling Selangor Darul Ehsan Fax : 03-77273014 5. Y. Bhg. Dato’ Mohd Nazmi Mohd Salleh Chairman NADICORP Holdings Sdn. Bhd. Wisma Wahida No. 38, Jalan Chow Kit 50350 Kuala Lumpur Fax : 03-40446835
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1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.1 School of Management School of Management (SOM) in Universiti Sains Malaysia was established on the 1st of December 1989. Since its inception, SOM has embarked on offering undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. Initially, the Bachelor of Management degree had 6 areas of specialization namely: Accounting; Finance; Marketing; Operations Management; Organizational Behavior and Islamic Finance. At the time, SOM’s philosophy was to produce competent managers. Subsequently there was a growing need for the Accounting Programme coupled with the nation’s critical call for qualified accountants have persuaded SOM to offer the Bachelor of Accounting degree with effect from the 1999/2000 academic session. The entire curriculum for this degree was designed in close collaboration and consultation with the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA) and many other professional accounting bodies. The efforts of the entire SOM's community were crowned with success when in 2003, when the Ministry of Education bestowed the honour of being the best School of Business Management and Accounting in the country. This recognition was based on an academic audit undertaken by a few professors from a consortium of the Institutes of Higher Learning New Zealand in collaboration with a local audit firm, Atarik Kamil and Company. Most recently, the School of Management has been accorded three (3) Palmes, as an “Excellent Business School” by Eduniversal World Business School Ranking for three years in a row. As quality education is SOM's ultimate objective, various other professional bodies were invited to assess its curricula and instructional strategies. These efforts culminated in the accreditation of the Accountancy Programme by the MIA in October 2000. Later, other professional bodies (MICPA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA AUSTRALIA, and ICAEW) followed suit. Realizing to the fact it can’t divorce itself from the society and the industry which is true to the spirit of “Kami Memimpin”, in March 2007, the Advanced Management Centre (AMC) was conceptualized. This centre was set as a frontrunner to USM’s Graduate School of Business (GSB). By July 2007, the Centre took over the management of the Masters of Busines Administration (MBA) and Doctor of Business Administration (PhD) programs. Effectively GSB took over all taught post-graduate courses in which of the these offered are that of Applied Research. However all other courses by research like the Doctor of Philosophy is still being managed by the School of Management. As mentioned earlier, the School through AMC also conducts Executive Development Programs for junior, middle and senior ranking executives from both the public and private sectors. The school has rendered it services to such institutions as Siemens, Unico, PDC, Bank Rakyat, Perbadanan Nasional Berhad, The Urban Development Authority, Pentex Sdn. Bhd., Intel Penang 1
Sdn. Bhd. and Dell Asia Pacific. With more than 6000 of its graduates currently in the workforce, the School has built strategic alliances with both public and private enterprises. This is attained through the participation of its students in compulsory practical training and the involvement of its faculty in research and consultancy work as well as in public service. Due to its expertise in various fields, the School has been chosen by several foreign universities as host for their international programs.
1.2 Mission and Vision of the School of Management To be the leading School of Management in Asia and among the best globally by providing professional and ethical management education.
1.3 Bachelor of Management Programme The Bachelor of Management degree programme, USM, was introduced in the 1984/1985 academic session, as one of the degree programmes offered by the School of Social Sciences. In December 1989, the management section under the School of Social Sciences became an academic school on its own, i.e. the School of Management. Over the past 15 years the school has enjoyed huge success. It was named the best school in the teaching of management and accounting in the year 2003. It was a results of a survey commissioned by the Ministry of Higher Education to a Consortium of Professors from New Zealand in collaboration with a local auditing company, Atarik & Company. Other measures of achievements are the employability of its graduates by multi-national companies and the big 4 audit firms as well as high reception of practitioners of activities run and manage by the school. Despite that, of the success story the School of Management continues with its improvement efforts by constantly changing and coordinating its curriculum. Changes in the business environment have given rise to many management issues such as: globalisation; concentration on the manufacturing sector; sophisticated and innovative technology, which include automation and computers; rapid expansion of the capital markets; enhancement of work ethics and other issues deemed important in the future. Being a School that trains management experts, the curriculum of the School of Management provides training to cope with these changes. Efforts to enrich and update the curriculum are constantly made to ensure that the programme offered is relevant, dynamic and successful in fulfilling the nation s and industry s needs effectively. A thorough review of the programme was conducted in 2008. As a result the new curriculum was introduced during the 2009/2010 academic sessions. A new Management programme was initiated to enhance students ability to an experience and compete in a competitive global environment. 2
1.4 Programme Objectives The objectives of the Bachelor of Management degree programme are: (a) to provide the country with managers having basic skills as well as in specialised fields of management; (b) to produce managers who are efficient, effective, analytical and possess excellent communication skills; (c) to instill ethical values and to raise awareness towards social responsibility in future managers; (d) to produce management graduates equipped with information technology skills and capable of adapting to continuous changes in technology and; (e) to produce managers who possess global and innovative entrepreneurship skills. 1.5 Programme Outcomes Students who have completed their Bachelor of Management (Honours) studies at the School of Management are expected to: (a) gain knowledge in the fields of endeavor and areas of study. (b) develop and sharpen their technical and practical skills and to act ethically. (c) use their scientific thinking skills in conducting research works and to obtain basic information and objectives. (d) have their communication skills to manage, process, analyze and apply information for decision making. (e) perform the duties in a team and be able to solve the problems associated with group work such as conflict, motivation and contribution. (f) exhibit characteristics of leadership with integrity without compromising the norms and values of Eastern societies. (g) utilize information technology in implementing the management activities such as planning, organization, leadership, control, and decision making. (h) be sensitive and concentrate on the development of knowledge by focusing on the need to be competitive and to be sustainable. (i) apply new practices in the field of business management and entrepreneurship gained through lectures, teaching, and practical training. (j) demonstrate the characteristics of leadership and be innovative in creating opportunities through entrepreneurship. 3
1.6 Areas of Specialisation (Major) Students undertaking the Bachelor of Management degree during the 2012/2013 Academic Session may elect to specialise in one of the following six [6] areas of specialisation: (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f)
Finance Marketing Operations Management Organizational Behaviour International Business Islamic Finance
This specialisation begins in Semester 2, Year Two. Students are allowed to select their area of specialisation, however, the School of Management reserves the right to make the final decision.
1.6.1 Finance Aim and Purpose The aim of the finance programme is to provide students with premium education and a holistic experience to prepare them to face the challenges in pursuit of their future career in the banking, corporate finance and investment management sectors. The society has a high expectation of financial management education in Malaysia, partly due to the rapid expansion in the economic and financial markets both nationally and internationally. It cannot be denied that an enhancement in economic competence and the strengthening of the financial market depends greatly on the expertise and professionalism of the human resources. Therefore, the main objectives of the finance programme include the following: (a) to expose students to controller.
decision making processes of a financial
(b) to enhance students understanding of investment analyses and processes, investment instruments and the operations of the financial market. (c) to prepare students to face the changes and challenges in the financial market in order to be able to contribute towards improving the financial market competence.
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1.6.2 Marketing Aim and Purpose The field of marketing is based on the statement, the purpose of an organisation is to create customers . Marketing encompasses planning and strategic management of market supply that fulfils the needs of the consumer and at the same time, creating profits for the organisation. As a discipline, it contains some principles that can be used as a guide to identify the target market, understand customer needs, design the market supply concept (both the product and the services) and finally plan the circulation, price and promotion strategies. The objectives of the marketing programme include: (a) to encourage an appreciation of consumer and market orientated philosophy of organisational management. (b) to inculcate students skills in marketing opportunity analysis which are in line with changes in this sector, politics and in the development of science and technology in the domestic and global environment. (c) to highlight suitable marketing concepts and strategies to help steer the organisation towards excellence. (d) to encourage strategic and ethical practices in marketing management which facilitate and support societal and national aspirations.
1.6.3 Operations Management Aim and Objective The present industrial development has resulted in increased attention in the production and services systems. Competitive global environment demonstrates the importance of quality and productivity, as such, the field of operational management can be perceived to play an important role in shaping the environment of competition. In Malaysia, the manufacturing and services sectors have been targeted as catalysts for economic growth in the country in the next decade. As such, this specialisation is aimed at preparing students to participate in the fields of manufacturing and services. Generally, this specialisation emphasises the concept and up-to-date practice of TQM in identifying the needs of the manufacturing and services industries.
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The objectives of the operational management programme are: (a) to produce graduates who are capable of managing and handling the manufacturing and services industries in an effective manner in accordance with the national growth rate in the two industries. (b) to expose our students to the theories and techniques in the field of operational Management and to equip them with the confidence and skills required to be excellent managers. (c) to broaden our students horizons in the latest developments in management that emphasises quality, which is a factor that determines customer satisfaction, in manufacturing and services.
1.6.4 Organisational Behaviour Aim and Purpose Every organisation needs a manager who can plan, organise and implement a task effectively with the assistance of highly trained and motivated human resources. In consideration and realisation of this fact, the Organisational Behaviour programme offers several courses which combine important elements in organisational and human resource management. The Organisational Behaviour programme is aimed at exposing students to the knowledge of organisational and human resource management. Specifically, the objectives of the Organisational Behaviour programme are: (a) to expose students to the field of organisational and human resource management in a comprehensive manner. (b) to broaden students horizons of the close relationship between management theories and practices. (c) to make students aware of a variety of cultures and globalisation development through exposure to courses that has international characteristics. (d) to show students how knowledge gained in a course can make them highly employable in the job market.
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1.6.5 International Business Aim and Purpose The offering of major in International Business is inline with current business environment. The purpose of this programme is to produce gradĂşand with global perspective and poses distinct worldview through teaching learning approach adopted. The graduates will develop positive characteristic and attitude through industrial attachment and study abroad. The student will be exposed to the working of multi-national firms and a local culture. Through this approach, students will be more active and highly confident to explore new world. The placement of students for overseas study scheme and industrial training will create product differentiation to students of Universiti Sains Malaysia.
1.6.6 Islamic Finance Aim and Purpose (i) to expose potential students to the up-to-date knowledge of Islamic finance as well as other knowledge that are offered in the School of Management. (ii) to provide the platform of skills and knowledge in the Islamic finance for the industry or business related by providing the quality programs. (iii) to achieve excellence in knowledge and impart the high quality education to students and Malaysian community generally through dissemination of knowledge and skills related to Islamic finance. (iv) to gradĂşate the ethical, competitive, excellent and knowlegable students of Islamic finance. (v) to prepare a manager who has a flavor to be an entrepreneur with creativity, integrity and global mindset.
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Upon successful completion of this course, learners or students should be able to: (i) explain and interpret the knowledge of Islamic finance. (ii) apply and develop technical skill and practical expertise guided by the knowledge of Islamic finance. (iii) formulate and apply scientific thinking in conducting research in Islamic finance. (iv) comform Islamic ethical value and profesional attitude in dealing with business strategy and decisi贸n making, particularly in the area of Islamic finance and banking. (v) demonstrate the leadership characteristic, management skill and creativity in innovating Shariah compliant products and business niche. 1.7 Graduation Requirements Students must fulfil the following requirements to graduate: (a) Fulfil the minimum required residential requirements during the course of studies. (b) Fulfil all the credit requirements of the course and required units for each component [core, elective, option and university courses]. (c) Obtain a CGPA of 2.00 and above for core components. (d) Obtain a CGPA of 2.00 and above for the programme. (e) Achieve a minimum grade C or a grade point of 2.00 for University Courses. 1.8 Curriculum and Graduation Structure In order to qualify for the Bachelor of Management degree, students are required to accumulate 136 credit units over a period of not less than 8 semesters. The distribution of units is shown in Table 1 as below :Table 1 Programme Requirement
Course Code Classification
Common Core Major Core Elective * Minor **University
T T E M U TOTAL :
* Minor package for International Business are as follows :(a) Japanese or (b) Mandarin
** Details of University courses needed to be taken :8
No Of Units 59 20 16 20 21 136
(i) For local (Malaysian) student
No.
Name of Course
No. Of Units
1.
Malay Language
2
2.
English Language/Option
4
3.
Islamic Civilisation and Asian Civilisations (TITAS)
2
- HTU223/2 4.
Ethnic Relations
2
- SHE101/2 5.
Co-curriculum courses/Option
3
6.
Skills courses/Option
2
7.
(a) Third Language Package (6 units)
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- It is offered as a selected language package of 3 levels, comprising 2 units per level
or (b) Specific English Language courses (6 units) as below :(i) LHP 456 – Spoken English (2 units) (ii) LHP 457 – Speech Writing and Public Speaking (4 units)
TOTAL :
9
21
(ii) For foreign (International) student No.
Name of Course
No. Of Units
1.
Malay Language
2
2.
English Language/Option
4
3.
Malaysian Studies
4
- SEA205E/4 4.
Co-curriculum/Option
3
5.
Skills Courses/Option
2
6.
(a) Third Language Package (6 units)
6
- It is offered as a selected language package of 3 levels, comprising 2 units per level
or (b) Specific English Language courses (6 units) as below :(i) LHP 456 – Spoken English (2 units) (ii) LHP 457 – Speech Writing and Public Speaking (4 units)
TOTAL :
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1.9 Classification Of Year Equivalent Students are classified as being in the first, second, third or fourth year based on the number of credits accumulated as follows :Total credits for graduation Bachelor of Management
First
Year equivalent based on total credits accumulated Second Third Fourth
0 - 34
35 - 68
10
69 - 102
≥ 103
1.10 Course Code Each course has a course code which is made up of 3 alphabets and 3 numbers. Its explanation is as follows:A B Y x y z
Serial Number
Course Level :1 = Level 100 courses 2 = Level 200 courses 3 = Level 300 courses 4 = Level 400 courses
Type of Course : P = Option/Elective W = Compulsory
Course Categories :C = Accounting K = Minor T = Core F = Finance I = International Business M = Marketing O = Organisational Behaviour P = Operations Management S = Islamic Finance
A = School of Management
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1.11 List Of Courses To Be Taken According To The Programme’s Curriculum And Student’s Major 1.11.1
Common Core (T) - 59 Units / 17 Courses - COMPULSORY FOR ALL MAJORS Code/Course Units
Course Title
ATW103/3
Business Law
ATW104/4
Introduction to Management
ATW107/3
Microeconomics
ATW108/3
Macroeconomics
ATW111/3
Financial Accounting
ATW124/3
Introduction to Managerial Psychology
ATW202/3
Business Research Method
ATW211/3
Accounting Management
ATW223/3
Operations Management
ATW241/3
Principles of Marketing
ATW251/3
Organizational Behaviour
ATW262/4
Principles of Finance
ATW306/8
Practical Training
ATW393E/4
Strategic Management
ATW394/3
Business Ethics
ATW395/3
International Business
ATW401/3
Entrepreneurship
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1.11.2
Major Core (T) (20 Units) - According to the student’s Major
OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
FINANCE
- List of Major Courses (20 Units) -
Major Courses - 20 Units
Course Code/Unit APW301/3
Course Title
Course Code/Unit
Management Science
AFW360/3
Course Title
Corporate Finance
APW302E/3 Management Information AFW362/3 System
Management Of Financial Institutions And Markets
APW373/4
Quality Management
Analysis Of Statement
APW379/4
Project Management AFW365E/3 International Finance And Facilities Location
APW380/3
Materials Management
APW382/3
Global Supply Management
AFW364/3
AFW368/4
Financial
Financial Derivatives
Chain AFW369E/4 Security Investment Portfolio Management
- List of Elective Courses –
- List of Elective Courses –
(Take 8 Units Only)
(Take 8 Units Only)
AOW358/4
Human Management
AFP367/4
Islamic Finance
Resource AFP311/4 AFP312/4
Monetary Economics Entrepreneurial Finance And Venture Capital
AFW369E/4 Security Investment & AFP313/4 Portfolio Management
Personal Finance
APP378/4
Technology and AFP314/4 Innovation Management
Public Finance
APP381/4
Service Operations AFP367/4 Management
Islamic Finance
APP396E/4
Electronic Commerce
AFP372E/4
Econometrics in Finance
ATU397/4
Management Studies
ATU397/4
Management Project
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&
ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOUR
MARKETING
- List of Major Courses (20 Units) -
- List of Major Courses (20 Units) -
Course
Course Title
Course
Code/Unit
Course Title
Code/Unit
AOW354/3
Organizational Theory
AOW355/3
Industrial Relations
AMW342/4
AOW356E/3 International Management AOW358/4
Human Management
AOW359/4
Organizational Development
AOW360/3
Management Psychology
Services Marketing
AMW345/4
Marketing Research
AMW346/4
Integrated Marketing Communication
Resource AMW347E/4 Strategic Marketing AMW354/4
Consumer Behaviour
- List of Elective Courses –
- List of Elective Courses –
(Take 8 Units Only)
(Take 8 Units Only)
AFP367/4
Islamic Finance
AMP346E/4 AMP348/4
International Marketing
AMW345/4
Marketing Research
AOP361/4
Compensation Benefits Management
APP378/4
Technology And AMP351/4 Innovation Management
Seminar On Marketing Issue
APP396E/4
Electronic Commerce
AMP352/4
Internet Marketing
ATU397/4
Management Studies
AMP353/4
Brand Marketing
& AMP350/4
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Retailing Marketing Project
Management
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
ISLAMIC FINANCE
- List of Major Courses (20 Units) -
- List of Major Courses (20 Units) -
Course Code/Unit
Course Title
Course Code/Unit
Corporate ASW380/3
Course Title
AIW301/3
International Finance
AIW302/4
Internationalisation New Venture
AIW303/3
International Trade Law
AIW311/4
Cultural Environment Of ASW386/3 International Business
Islamic Banking
AIW351/3
International Human ASW388/4 Resource Management
Islamic Capital Market
AOW356E/3
International Management
Islamic Accounting Auditing
Of ASW382/3 ASW384/3
ASW390/4
- List of Elective Courses – (Take 4 Units Only)
Fiqih Muamalat Islamic Management
Financial
Islamic Financial Institution
And
- List of Elective Courses – (Take 8 Units Only)
ACE465/3
Social Environmental Accounting
And ASP392/4
AIP359/4
International Business Strategy
ASP394/4
Islamic Economics
AIP398/4
International Management Project
ASP396/4
Takaful And Management
AMP352/4
Internet Marketing
ASP398/4
Management Of Non-Bank Islamic Fund
APP381/4
Service Operation Management
APW373/4
Quality Management
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Management From Islamic Perspective
Risk
1.11.3
Elective (16 Units) - Divided into 2 categories which are Compulsory and Selective. (a)
Compulsory (i) 8 units for major Operations Management, Finance, Organizational Behaviour, Marketing and Islamic Finance
Code/Course Units
Course Title
AEW112E/2
Business Communication I
AEW113E/2
Business Communication II
AEW125/4
Business Statistics
(ii) 12 units for major International Business Code/Course Units
(b)
Course Title
AEW112E/2
Business Communication I
AEW113E/2
Business Communication II
AEW125/4
Business Statistics
AMP346E/4
International Marketing
To be selected by student - Another 8 units (except for major International Business = 4 units) - Please refer the list of the offered elective courses in the Major Core table, according to the Major
1.11.4
Minor (20 Units) - Details are in the page of 61.
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Course
Business Communication I Business Statistics Ethnic Relations Preparatory English
AEW112E/2
AEW125/4
SHE101/2
LMT100
Extra Curriculum (1 unit)
Financial Accounting
ATW111/3
SEA205E/4
HTU223/2
ATW262/4
ATW251/3
Microeconomics
ATW107/3
Code/Unit
Introduction to Management ATW202/3
Course Title
ATW104/4
Code/Unit
17
Industrial Relations
AOW355/3
International Marketing
Strategic Marketing AMW347E/4 Organizational Theory AOW354/3
AMP346E/4
Internationalisation of New Venture
Islamic Finance
Personal Finance
Entrepreneurial Finance and Venture Capital
International Finance
Management Studies
Business Ethics
AIW302/4
AFP313/4
AFP312/4
AFW365E/3
ATU397/4
ATW394/3
Course Title
Consumer Behaviour AMW354/4
University Course (1 unit)
Course Code/Unit
AFP367/4
AMW346/4
Minor Course (4 unit)
Marketing Research
Services Marketing
Security Investment and Portfolio Management
Analysis of Financial Statement
International Business
Course Title
YEAR 4 [SEMESTER 1]
Integrated Marketing Communication
AMW345/4
AMW342/4
AFW369E/4
AFW364/3
ATW395/3
Code/Unit
Course
YEAR 3 [SEMESTER 1]
**Malaysian Studies
TITAS
Principles of Finance
Organizational Behaviour
Business Research Method
Course Title
YEAR 2 [ SEMESTER 1]
(a) For Major Operations Management, Finance, Organizational Behaviour, Marketing, Islamic Finance
Course Registration Planning Schedule
YEAR 1 [ SEMESTER 1] Course
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**
Course Title
For international student only.
Code/Unit
Course
YEAR 1 [ SEMESTER 1]
Code/Unit
Course Course Title
YEAR 2 [ SEMESTER 1]
Course
Global Supply Chain Management Islamic Financial Management Islamic Financial Institution Takaful and Risk Management Management of Non-Bank Islamic Funds
APW382/3 ASW382/3 ASW384/3 ASP396/4 ASP398/4
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APP381/4
Materials Management
APW380/3
Minor Course (4 unit)
AOP361/4
Human Resource Management
AOW358/4
APW379/4
AMP353/4
Code/Unit
International Management
Course Title
Minor Course (4 unit)
Project Management and Facilities Location
Service Operations Management
Compensation and Benefits Management
Brand Marketing
Course Title
YEAR 4 [SEMESTER 1]
AOW356E/3
Code/Unit
Course
YEAR 3 [SEMESTER 1]
Business Law Macroeconomics Introduction To Managerial Psychology Operations Management Principles of Marketing
Principles of Finance
Business Communication II
ATW108/3
ATW124/3
ATW223/3
ATW241/3
ATW262/4
AEW113E/2
Course Title
ATW103/3
Course Code/Unit
YEAR 1 [SEMESTER 2]
Internet Marketing
AMP352/4
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Seminar on Marketing Issues
AMP351/4
Integrated Marketing Communication
AMW346/4
Retailing Marketing Management Project
AMP348/4
Marketing Research
AMW345/4
International Marketing
AMP350/4
AMP346E/4
Service Marketing
AMW342/4
Strategic Marketing
AMW347E/4
Econometrics in Finance
Public Finance
Monetary Economics
Financial Derivatives
Management Studies
Strategic Management
Course Title
AFP372E/4
AFP314/4
International Trade Law
International Corporate Finance
Management of Financial Institutions and Market
AFP311/4
AFW368/4
ATU397/4
ATW393E/4
Course Code/Unit
YEAR 3 [SEMESTER 2]
AIW303/3
AIW301/3
AFW362/3
Corporate Finance
Entrepreneurship
ATW401/3
AFW360/3
International Business
Management Accounting
Course Title
ATW395/3
ATW211/3
Course Code/Unit
YEAR 2 [SEMESTER 2]
ATW306/8
Course Code/Unit
Practical Training
Course Title
YEAR 4 [SEMESTER 2]
Code/Unit
Course Course Title
YEAR 1 [SEMESTER 2] Course
APP378/4 APP396E/4 ASW386/3 ASW388/4 ASW390/4 ASP394/4
Managerial Psychology Management Science Management Information System Fiqih Muamalat Management from Islamic Perspective Minor Course (4 unit)
AOW360/3 APW301/3 APW302E/3 ASW380/3 ASP392/4
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APW373/4
International Management
AOW356E/3
University Course (4 unit)
AOW359/4
Code/Unit
Consumer Behaviour
Course Title
Minor Course (4 unit)
Islamic Economics
Islamic Accounting and Auditing
Islamic Capital Market
Islamic Banking
Electronic Commerce
Technology and Innovation Management
Quality Management
Organizational Development
Course Title
YEAR 3 [SEMESTER 2]
AMW354/4
Code/Unit
Course
YEAR 2 [SEMESTER 2]
Code/Unit
Course
Course Title
YEAR 4 [SEMESTER 2]
Course
Business Statistic TITAS Extra Curriculum (1 unit)
AEW125/4
HTU223/2
For International Student Only.
University Course (1 unit)
Business Communication I
AEW112E/2
**
Minor Course (4 unit)
Financial Accounting
ATW111/3
SEA205E/4
SHE101/2
ATW262/4
**Malaysian Studies
Ethnic Relations
Principles of Finance
Organizational Behaviour
Microeconomics ATW251/3
Code/Unit
Course
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AMP352/4
AMP346E/4
AIP398/4
AMP350/4 APP381/4
Minor Course (4 unit)
AIP359/4
AIW302/4
ATW394/3
Code/Unit
Course
Minor Course (4 unit)
Service Operations Management
Marketing Management Project
International Business Strategy
Internationalisation of New Venture
Business Ethics
Course Title
YEAR 4 [SEMESTER 1]
Internet Marketing
International Marketing
International Management Project
International Human Resource Management
Course Title
YEAR 3 [SEMESTER 1]
Business Research Methods AIW351/3
Course Title
ATW107/3
ATW202/3
Code/Unit
Introduction to Management
Course Title
YEAR 2 [ SEMESTER 1]
ATW104/4
Code/Unit
Course
YEAR 1 [ SEMESTER 1]
(b) For Major International Business Only
Introduction to Managerial Psychology Operations Management Principles of Marketing
Business Communication II
ATW124/3
ATW223/3
ATW241/3
AEW113E/2
Social and Environmental Accounting
ACE465/3
International Trade Law
University Course (4 unit)
Minor Course (4 unit)
AOW356E/3 International Management
AIW303/3
International Corporate Finance
Entrepreneurship
ATW401/3
AIW301/3
International Business
Management Accounting
Course Title
ATW395/3
ATW211/3
Course Code/Unit
YEAR 2 [SEMESTER 2]
APW373/4
AMP352/4
AMP350/4
AIW311/4
ATW393E/4
Course Code/Unit
Minor Course (4 unit)
Quality Management
Internet Marketing
Marketing Management Project
Cultural Environment of International Business
Strategic Management
Course Title
YEAR 3 [SEMESTER 2]
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International Business whose CGPA is below than 2.75 will have to complete the remaining courses in USM.
Macroeconomics
ATW108/3
*
Business Law
Course Title
ATW103/3
Course Code/Unit
YEAR 1 [SEMESTER 2]
*YEAR 4 [SEMESTER 2]
ATW306/8
Course Code/Unit
Practical Training
Course Title
[INTERNATIONAL EXPOSURE]
1.13 Definition Of Type Of Courses 1.13.1
Basic Courses Basic courses are introductory courses or courses that from the foundation in a specific programme of study and act as pre-requisite courses that are made compulsory for all students. These basic courses comprise 100 and 200 levels that have been determined by the same programme of study or another programme of study that is related and made common to all students.
1.13.2
Core Courses (Course code type = T) There are two types of core courses in the Bachelor of Management programme. The first type is the common core courses and they are compulsory for all students. The second type is the major core courses that are compulsory for students who specialize in a particular field of specialization.
1.13.3
Elective Courses (Course code type = E) Elective courses are those that enhance or support a particular specialization or major in a programme of study. These are courses at the 300 level for specific fields of specialization only.
1.13.4
Minor Courses (Course code type = M) Minor courses are a package of courses in one area of specialization or a package of courses reserved for and offered to students of another programme of study. Students of the School of Management are encouraged to take minor programmes from the following fields: Economics, Psychology, Political Science, Journalism, Computer Science, Translation, English and Islamic Studies.
1.13.5
Optional Courses (Course code type = U) Optional courses are courses chosen by students from among those that are outside their program of study. The main objective of an Optional Course is as a substitute course for students who do not take Cocurriculum courses and Skill/Analysis courses.
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1.13.6
Audit Courses (Course code type = Y) In principle, the university allows students to register for any courses on an audit basis for the purpose of enhancing the students knowledge in specific fields during the duration of theirs study. However, the units of any such audit courses will not be taken into consideration for graduation purposes. The registration procedures for courses on an audit basis are as follows: (a) Students can register for courses on an audit basis for the purpose of augmenting his/her knowledge in specific fields. Registration for the said course must be done within the course registration week. (b) Only students of active status are allowed to register for courses on an audit basis. (c) Courses registered for on an audit basis are designated as code Y courses. This designation will be indicated on the relevant academic transcript. A space at the bottom of the academic transcript will be reserved for listing the courses registered for an audit basis. (d) Courses registered for on an audit basis will not be taken into consideration in determining the mĂnimum and mĂĄximum units of courses registered for. (e) Students must fulfill all course requirements. Students who register for courses on an audit basis, are not obligated to sit for any examinations pertaining to that course. A grade R will be awarded irrespective as to whether the student had or had not sat for the examination. (f) Commencing with the Academic Calender of 2009/10, registration for the Audit subjects (designation code Y) shall no longer be allowed through E-Registration for all courses. The registration can only be performed during the official period of on-line registration (in person) at the office, at the respective Schools or Centres.
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1.13.7
Course Prerequisites (Course code type = Z) Student are allowed to register for any course provided they fulfill the prerequisites of the course. There are 3 types of prerequisites. Pass (P) If a Pass in Course A is a prerequisite for Course B, then student must take Course A and obtain the mĂnimum of a Grade C before he/she is allowed to take Course B. Sequential (S) If Course A is a sequential prerequisite (S) for Course B, then a student must take Course A and sit for the examination before he/she allowed to take Course B. Concurrent (C) If Course A is a concurrent prerequisite for Course B, then a student must take Course A and sit for the examination at the same time as Course B.
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2.0 ACADEMIC SYSTEM AND GENERAL INFORMATION 2.1 Course Registration Registration is an important activity during the period of study at the University. It is the first step for the students to sit for the examination at the end of each semester. Sign up for the right courses each semester will help to facilitate the graduation of each student from the first semester till the final semester. 2.1.1
Course Registration Secretariat for the Bachelor Degree and University’s Diploma Student Student Data & Records Section (SDRP) Academic Management Division Registry (Level 1, Chancellory Building) Tel. No. : 04-6532925/3169/4195 Fax No. : 04-6574641 Website : registry.usm.my/updr/ SDRP office is the secretariat / manager / coordinator of course registration for the Bachelor Degree and Diploma of the University. Further enquiries about course registration activities for the first degree and diploma can be made at any time at the office of the Student Data & Records Section.
2.1.2
Course Registration Platform (i) E-Daftar (E-Registration) E-Daftar is a platform for course registration through website. The registration is done directly through Campus Online portal (campusonline.usm.my). Only students with active account are allowed to register for courses in the E-Daftar. Registration under E-Daftar for Semester 1 usually starts 1-2 days after the release of 'Official' examination result of the Semester 2 from the previous academic year. The system closes a day before Semester 1 begins (usually in September). E-Daftar registration for Semester 2 usually starts 1-2 days after Semester 1 ‘Provisional’ examination result is released until a day before Semester 2 begins (normally in February). The actual timing of registration under E-Daftar will be announced by the Student Data & Records Section usually during the Revision Week of every semester and will be displayed on the schools/centres/hostels’ bulletin board and in the USM’s official website. 26
Under E-Daftar, students can register any courses offered by USM, except co-curriculum courses. Registration of Co-curriculum courses is still placed under the administration of the Director of the Centre for Co-Curriculum Programme at the Main Campus or the Coordinator of the Co-Curriculum Programme at the Engineering Campus and the Coordinator of the Co-Curriculum Programme at the Health Campus. Co-Curriculum courses will be included in the students’ course registration account prior to the E-Daftar activity, if their preregistration application successful. (ii) Access to E-Daftar System (a) E-Daftar System can be accessed through Campus Online portal (campusonline.usm.my). (b) Students need to register in this portal to be a member. Each member will be given an ID and password. (c) Students need to use the ID and password to access to their profile page, which includes the E-Daftar menu. (d) Students need to click at the E-Daftar menu to access and register for the relevant courses. (e) Students are advised to print the course registration confirmation slip upon completion of the registration process or after updating the course registration list (add/drop) within the E-Daftar period. (f) E-Daftar system can only be accessed for a certain period of time. (g) Guidelines to register/access to E-Daftar portal are available at the Campus Online portal’s main page. (iii) Online Course Registration (OCR) OCR activities are conducted in the Schools/Centres and are applicable to students who are academically active and under Probation (P1/P2) status. Students, who face difficulties to register their courses in the EDaftar can register their courses during the official period of OCR alternatively. Each school is responsible for scheduling this activity. Students must refer to the schedule at the notice board of their respective schools. Official period for OCR normally starts on the first day of the semester (without the penalty charge of RM50.00). After this official period, the registration will be considered late. (The penalty of RM50.00 will be imposed if no reasonable excuse is given.) During the non-penalty period, OCR will be conducted at each school. After Week Six, all registration, including adding and dropping courses will be administered by the Examination & Graduation Section Office (Academic Management Division, Registry).
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2.1.3
The Frequency of Course Registration in One Academic Session (i) Normal Study Semester - 2 times per year (beginning of Semester 1 & Semester 2) (ii) Long semester break (about one month after the final examination of Semester 2) - Once per year - Applicable for relevant students only.
2.1.4
General Guidelines Before Students Register for Courses (i) Matters / Information / Documents Required to be noted / considered / referred by students before course registration: - Refer to the respective school’s website to get updated information for courses offered or course registration. - Decide courses to be registered according to the semester as stipulated in the Study Program Guide Book. - List courses to be registered and number of units (unit value) for each course. - Provide Cumulative Statement of Grades (Cangred). - Construct Teaching and Learning Timetable for the registered courses (to avoid overlapping in timetable). - Read and comprehend the reminders regarding policies/general requirements for the course registration. (ii) The number of maximum and minimum units that can be registered in every semester are stated as below: Academic Status Active P1 P2
Minimum Unit 9 9 9
Maximum Unit 21 12 10
- Determination for an academic status in a semester is based on the academic performance of the students in the previous semester (Grade Point Average, GPA):o GPA 2.00 & above = Active Academic Status o GPA 1.99 & below = Probation Academic Status (P1/P2) - Students who meet the minimum period of residency (6 semesters for 3 years programme, 7 semesters for 3.5 years programme or 8 semesters for 4 years programme) are allowed to register courses with total units below 9. The semester in which the student is on leave is not considered for the residency period. 28
(iii) Type of course codes during registration:T E M U
= = = =
Core courses Elective courses Minor courses University courses
Grade and number of units obtain from these courses are considered for graduation
Two (2) other course codes are:Y = audit courses Z = prerequisite courses Grade and number of units obtain from these courses are not considered for graduation (iv) Advice and approval of the Academic Advisor. - Approval from the Academic Advisor is required for the students under Probation status before being allowed to register during the OCR period. Probation students cannot assess E-Daftar for registration. - Approval from the Academic Advisor is not required for the students under Active Status to register courses through E-Daftar. (v) Students are not allowed to register and to repeat any course that has achieved a grade 'C' and above. 2.1.5
Information/Document Given To All Students Through Campus Online Portal (www.campusonline.com.my) (i) The information of Academic Advisor. (ii) Academic information such as academic status, GPA value, CGPA value and year of study. (iii) Cangred and Course Registration Form. (iv) List of courses offered from all schools/centres. (v) Teaching and Learning Timetable for all schools/centres/units from the three campuses. (vi) List of pre-registered courses which have been added into the students’ course registration record (if any). (vii) Reminders about the University course registration policies/general requisites.
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2.1.6
Registration of Language and Co-Curriculum Courses (a) Registration for Language courses through E-Daftar is allowed. • However, if any problem occurs, registration for language courses can still be carried out / updated during the official period of OCR at the office of the School of Language, Literacies & Translation. • All approval / registration / dropping / adding of the language courses are under the responsibility and administration of the School of Language, Literacies & Translation. • Any problems related to the registration of language courses can be made to the School of Language, Literacies & Translation. The contact details are as follow: General Office Malay Language Programme Chairperson English Language Programme Chairperson Foreign Language Programme Chairperson
: 04-6534542 : 04-6533974 : 04-6533406 : 04-6533396
Engineering Campus Programme Chairperson Health Campus Programme Chairperson
: 04-5995407 : 09-7671252
for Main Campus students
(b) Registration for Co-Curriculum courses through E-Daftar is not allowed. • Registration for Co-Curriculum courses is either done through preregistration before the semester begins or during the first/second week of the semester. Co-Curriculum courses will be included in the students’ course registration account prior to the E-Daftar activity, if their pre-registration application successful. • All approval / registration / dropping / adding of the Co-Curriculum courses are under the responsibility and administration of the Director of the Centre for Co-Curriculum Programme for Main Campus (04-6535243/45/48), Coordinator of the Co-Curriculum Programme for Engineering Campus (04-5995091), Coordinator of the Co-Curriculum Programme for Health Campus (09-7677547). (c) Dropping of Language and Co-Curriculum courses, if necessary, must be made within the first week. After the first week, a fine of RM50.00 will be charged.
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2.1.7
Registration of ‘Audit’ Course (Y code) Registration for the ‘Audit’ course (Y code) is not allowed in the EDaftar. It can only be made during the official period of OCR in the School or Centre involved. Students who are interested must complete the course registration form which can be printed from the Campus Online Portal or obtained it directly from the School. Approval from the lecturers of the course to be audited and the Dean / Deputy Dean (Academic) [signed and stamped] in the course registration form are required. Registration on ‘Audit’ courses (Y code) is not included in the calculation of the total registered workload units. Grades obtained from ‘Audit’ course are not considered in the calculation of CGPA and total units for graduation.
2.1.8
Registration of Prerequisite Course (Z code) Registration of the Prerequisite courses (Z code) is included in the total registered workload (unit). Grades obtained from the Prerequisite courses are not considered in the calculation of CGPA and units for graduation.
2.1.9
Late Course Registration / Late Course Addition Late course registration or addition is not allowed after the official period of the OCR ends without any reasonable excuses. General information on this matter is as follows: (i) Late course registration and addition are only allowed in the first to the third week with the approval of the Dean. Students will be fined RM50.00 if the reasons given are not reasonable. (ii) Application to add a course after the third week will not be considered, except for the special cases approved by the University.
2.1.10
Dropping Courses Dropping the course is allowed until the end of the sixth week. For this purpose, students must meet the requirements set by the University as follows: (i) Dropping Course Form must be completed by the student and signed by the lecturer of the course involved and the Dean / Deputy Dean of their respective schools and submit it to the general office of the School/Centre which is responsible of offering the courses involved.
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(ii) Students who wish to drop a language course must obtain the signature and stamp of the Dean of the School of Language, Literacies and Translation, as well as the signature and stamp of the Dean of their respective schools. (iii) Students who wish to drop the Co-Curriculum courses must obtain the approval of the Centre for Co-Curriculum Programme and the signature and stamp of the Dean of their respective schools. (iv) The option for dropping courses cannot be misused. Lecturers have the right not to certify the course that the student wish to drop if the student is not serious, such as the record of attendance at lectures, tutorials and practical is unsatisfactory, as well as poor performance in course work. The student will be denied to sit for the examination and will be given grade 'X' and is not allowed to repeat the course during the period of Courses during the Long Vacation (KSCP). 2.1.11
Course Registration Confirmation Slip Course registration confirmation slip that has been printed / obtained after registering the course should be checked carefully to ensure no errors, especially the code type of the registered course codes. Any data errors for course registration must be corrected immediately whether during the period of E-Daftar (for student with active status only) or during the period of OCR at the Schools.
2.1.12
Revising and Updating Data / Information / Students Personal and Academic Records Personal and academic information for each student can be checked through the Campus Online portal (campusonline.usm.my). Students are advised to always check all the information displayed on this website. - Any application / notification for correction / updating of personal data such as the spelling of names (names must be spelled as shown on the Identification Card), Identification Card number and address (permanent address and correspondence address) must be notified to the office of the Student Data & Records Section. - Any application / notification for correction of academic data such as information on Major, Minor, MUET result and the course code should be reported to the office of the Student Data & Records Section. - Application / notification for correction of the examination/results data should be reported to the office of the Examination and Graduation Section.
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2.1.13
Academic Advisor Each School will appoint an Academic Advisor for each student. Academic Advisors are comprised of academic staff (lecturers). Normally, confirmation from Academic Advisors will be made known to every student during the first semester in the first year of their studies. Academic Advisors will advice the students under their responsibility on the academic-related matters. Among the important advice for the student is the registration planning for certain courses in each semester during the study period. Before registering the course, students are advised to consult and discuss with their Academic Advisor to determine the courses to be registered in a semester. Final year students are advised to consult their respective academic advisors before registering via E-Daftar to ensure they fulfil the graduation requirements. Students under the Probation status (P1/P2) should obtain the approval from the Academic Advisor before they register for courses in a semester through OCR at the School and they are not allowed to register through E-Daftar.
2.2 Interpretation of Unit/Credit (a) Unit Each course is given a value, which is called a UNIT. The unit is determined by the scope of its syllabus and the workload for the students. In general, a unit is defined as follows: Type of Course
Definition of Unit
Theory
1 unit is equivalent to 1 contact hour per week for 13 - 14 weeks in one semester.
Practical/Laboratory
1 unit is equivalent to 1.5 contact hours per week for 13 - 14 hours in one semester
Language Proficiency
1 unit is equivalent to 1.5 contact hours per week for 13 - 14 weeks in one semester.
Industrial Training/ Teaching Practice
1 unit is equivalent to 2 weeks of training.
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(b) Contact Contact is defined as formal face-to-face meeting between an academic staff and his/her students and it may take the form of lectures, tutorials, seminar, laboratory and field work. (c) Accumulated Credit Unit Units registered and passed are known as credits. To graduate, students must accumulate the total number of credits stipulated for the program concerned.
2.3 Examination System Examination would be held at the end of every semester. Students have to sit for the examination of the courses they have registered. Students are required to settle all due fees and fulfil the standing requirements for lectures/tutorials/practical and other requirements before being allowed to sit for the examination of courses they registered. Course evaluation will be based on the two components of coursework and final examinations. Coursework evaluation includes tests, essays, projects, assignments and participation in tutorials. Duration of Examination Evaluated Courses
Examination Duration
2 units
1 hour for coursework of more than 40%
2 units
2 hours for coursework of 40% and below
3 units or more
2 hours for coursework of more than 40%
3 units or more
3 hours for coursework of 40% and below
Barring from Examination Students will be barred from sitting the final examination if they do not satisfy the course requirements, such as absence from lectures and tutorials for at least 70%, and have not completed/fulfilled the required components of coursework. Students will also be barred from sitting the final examination if they have not settled the academic fees. A grade 'X' would be awarded for a course in which a student is barred. Students will not be allowed repeating the course during Course during the Long Vacation (KSCP).
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Grade Point Average System Student academic achievement for registered courses will be graded as follows: Alphabetic Grade Grade Points
A
A-
B+
B
B-
C+
C
C-
D+
D
D-
F
4.00
3.67
3.33
3.00
2.67
2.33
2.00
1.67
1.33
1.00
0.67
0
Students awarded with grade 'C-' and below for a particular course would be given a chance to improve their grades by repeating the course during the KSCP (See below) or normal semester. Students awarded with grade 'C' and above for a particular course will not be allowed to repeat the course whether during KSCP or normal semester. The achievements of students in any semester are based on Grade Point Average (GPA) achieved from all the registered courses in a particular semester. GPA is the indicator to determine the academic performance of students in any semester. CGPA is the Cumulative Grade Point Average accumulated by a student from one semester to another during the years of study. The formula to compute GPA and CGPA is as follows: n
∑ Ui Mi Grade Point Average =
i=1 __________ n
∑ Ui i=1 where n = Number of courses taken Ui = Course units for course i Mi = Grade point for course i
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Example of calculation for GPA and CGPA:
Semester I
Course
Unit
Grade Point (GP)
Grade (G )
Total GP
ABC XX1
4
3.00
B
12.00
ABC XX2
4
2.33
C+
9.32
BCDXX3
3
1.67
C-
5.01
CDEXX4
4
2.00
C
8.00
EFGXX5
3
1.33
D+
3.99
2
2.67
B-
EFGXX6
20
5.34 43.66
GPA = 43.66 = 2.18 20
Course Semester II
Unit
Grade Point (GP)
Grade (G )
Total GP
ABCXX7
3
1.00
D
3.00
ABBXX8
4
2.33
C+
9.32
BBCXX9
4
2.00
C
8.00
BCBX10
4
2.67
B-
10.68
3
3.33
B+
9.99
XYZXX1
18
40.99
GPA = 40.99 = 2.28 18 CGPA = Total Accumulated GP 43.66 + 40.99 84.65 Total Accumulated Unit = 20 + 18 = 38
= 2.23
From the above examples, the CGPA is calculated as the total grade point accumulated for all the registered courses and divided by the total number of the registered units. Courses During the Long Vacation (Kursus Semasa Cuti Panjang) (KSCP) KSCP is offered to students who have taken a course earlier and obtained a grade of 'C-', 'D+', 'D', 'D-', 'F' and 'DK' only. Students who have obtained 'X' or 'F*' grade are not allowed to take the course during KSCP.
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The purpose of KSCP is to: (i) Give an opportunity to students who are facing time constraints for graduation. (ii) Assist students who need to accumulate a few more credits for graduation. (iii) Assist "probationary" students to enhance their academic status. (iv) Assist students who need to repeat a prerequisite course, which is not offered in the following semester. However, this opportunity is only given to students who are taking courses that they have attempted before and achieved a grade as stipulated above, provided that the course is being offered. Priority is given to the final year students. Usually, formal lectures are not held, and teaching is via tutorials. The duration of KSCP is 3 weeks, i.e. 2 weeks of tutorial and 1 week of examination, all held during the long vacation. The KSCP schedule is available in the University's Academic Calendar. The Implementation KSCP (a) Students are allowed to register a maximum of 3 courses and the total number of units registered must not exceed 10. (b) Marks/grades for coursework are taken from the highest marks/the best grades obtained in a particular course in the normal semester before KSCP. The final overall grade is determined as follows: Final Grade = The best coursework marks or grade + Marks or grade for KSCP examination (c) GPA calculation involves the LATEST grades (obtained in KSCP) and also involves courses taken in the second semester and those repeated in KSCP. If the GPA during KSCP as calculated above is 2.00 or better, the academic status will be active, even though the academic status for the second semester was on probation status. However, if the GPA for KSCP (as calculated above) is 1.99 or below, the academic status will remain as probation status for the second semester. (d) Graduating students (those who have fulfilled the graduation requirements) in the second semester are not allowed to register for KSCP.
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Academic Status Active Status: Any student who achieves a GPA of 2.00 and above for any examination in a semester will be recognised as ACTIVE and be allowed to pursue his/her studies for the following semester. Probation Status: A probation status is given to any student who achieves a GPA of 1.99 and below. A student who is under probation status for three consecutive semesters (P1, P2, FO) will not be allowed to pursue his/her studies at the university. On the other hand, if the CGPA is 2.00 and above, the student concerned will be allowed to pursue his/her studies and will be maintained at P2 status. Without any prejudice to the above regulations, the University Examination Council has the absolute right to terminate any student's studies if his/her academic achievement do not satisfy and fulfil the accumulated minimum credit in line with the number of semesters completed by the student as given in the table below.
Number of Semesters
Total Accumulated Minimum Credit Units Pure
Applied
Professional
End of 2nd semester
15
15
16
End of 4th semester
35
35
38
End of 6th semester
55
55
60
End of 8th semester
75
75
80
The University Examination Council has the right to terminate any student's studies due to certain reasons (a student who has not registered for the courses, has not attended examination without valid reasons), as well as medical reasons can be disqualified from pursuing his/her studies. Examination Result A provisional result (pass/fail) through the Tele-academic line: (600-83-7899), Campus Online Portal and short message service (SMS) will usually be released and announced after the School Examination Council meeting and presumably one month after final examination.
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Full result (grade) can be enquired through the Tele-academic line: (600-837899), Campus Online Portal and short message service (SMS) will be released and announced after the University Examination Council meeting and is usually two weeks after the provisional results are released. The official semester results (SEMGRED) will be issued to students during the second week of the following semester.
2.4 Unit Exemption/Credit Transfer Definition of Unit Exemption Unit exemption is defined as the total number of units given to students who are pursuing their studies in USM that are exempted from the graduation requirements. Students only need to accumulate the remaining units for graduating purpose. Only passes or course grades accumulated or acquired in USM will be included in the calculation of the Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) for graduation purpose. Regulations and Implementation of Unit Exemption (a) Diploma holders from recognised Public and Private Institutions of Higher Learning: (i) Unit exemption can only be given to courses taken at diploma level. (ii) Courses for unit exemption may be combined (in two or more combinations) in order to obtain exemption of one course at degree level. However if the School would like to approve only one course at the diploma level for unit exemption of one course at degree level, the course at diploma level must be equivalent to the degree course and has the same or more units. (iii) Courses taken during employment (in service) for diploma holders cannot be considered for unit exemption. (iv) The minimum achievement at diploma level that can be considered for unit exemption is at least 'C' grade or 2.0 or equivalent. (v) The total number of semesters exempted should not exceed two semesters.
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(vi) In order to obtain unit exemption for industrial training, a student must have work experience continuously for at least two years in the area. If the student has undergone industrial training during the diploma level study, a student must have work experience for at least one year. The students are also required to produce the report on the level and type of work performed. Industrial training unit exemption cannot be considered for semester exemption as the industrial training is carried out during the long vacation in USM. (vii) Unit exemption for university and option courses can only be given for courses such as Bahasa Malaysia (LKM400), English Language, Islamic and Asian Civilisations and as well as co-curriculum. (b) IPTS (Private Institution of Higher Learning) USM Supervised/External Diploma Graduates (i) Students who are IPTS USM supervised/external diploma graduates are given unit exemption as stipulated by the specific programme of study. Normally, unit exemption in this category is given as a block according to the agreement between USM (through School that offers the programme) with the IPTS. (c) Students from recognised local or foreign IPTA (Public Institution of Higher Learning)/IPTS who are studying at the Bachelor Degree level may apply to study in this university and if successful, can be considered for unit exemptions subject to the following conditions: (i) Courses taken in the previous IPT are equivalent (at least 50% of the course must be the same) with courses offered in USM. (ii) Students taking courses at advanced diploma level in IPT that is recognised to be equivalent to the Bachelor Degree course at USM may be considered for unit exemption as in c) i). (iii) The total maximum unit exemption allowed should not exceed one third of the total unit requirement for graduation. Total Number of Exempted Semesters Semester exemption is based on the total unit exempted as below:Total Unit Exempted
Total Semester Exempted
<9
-
9-32
1
>32
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Application Procedure for Unit Exemption Any student who would like to apply for exemption unit is required to complete the Unit Exemption Form which can be obtained at the counter of Admission and Enrolments Unit or the respective schools. The form must to be approved by the Dean/Deputy Dean of the School prior to the submission to the Admission and Enrolments Unit for consideration. Definition of Credit Transfer Credit transfer is defined as the recognition of a total number of credits obtained by USM students taking courses in other IPTA (Public Institution of Higher Learning) within the period of study at USM, and is combined with credits obtained at USM to fulfil units requirement for his/her programme of study. The transferred examination result or grades obtained in courses taken at other IPTA will be combined in the Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) calculation. Category of Students Who Can Be Considered for Credit Transfer USM full-time Bachelor Degree level students who would like to attend specific Bachelor Degree level courses at other IPTA. USM full-time diploma level students who would like to attend specific diploma level courses at other IPTA. Conditions (c) Basic and Core Courses (i) Credit transfer can only be considered for credits obtained from other courses in other IPTA that are equivalent (at least 50% of the content are the same) with the courses offered by the programme. (ii) Courses that can be transferred are only courses that have the same number of units or more. For equivalent courses but with less number of units, credit transfers can be approved by combining a few courses. Credits transferred are the same as the course units as offered in USM. Average grade of the combined course will be taken into account in CGPA calculation. (b) Elective or Option Courses (i) Students may attend any appropriate courses in other IPTA subject to permission from the School as well as the approval of other IPTA.
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(ii) The transferred credits are credits obtained from courses at other IPTA. No course equivalence condition is required. (c) Minor Courses (i) For credit transfer of minor courses, the School should adhere to either conditions (a) or (b), and take into account of the programme requirement. (d) The total maximum units transferred should not exceed one third of the total number of units for the programme. (e) Credit exemption from other IPTA can be considered only once for each IPTA. (f) The examination results obtained by a student taken at other IPTA will be taken into account for graduation purpose. Grade obtained for each course will be combined with the grades obtained at USM for CGPA calculation. (g) Students who have applied and approved for credit transfer are not allowed to cancel the approval after the examination result is obtained. (h) Students are required to register courses at other IPTA with not less than the total minimum units as well as not exceeding the maximum units as stipulated in their programme of study. However, for specific cases (e.g. students on extended semester and only require a few units for graduation), the Dean may approve such students to register less than the minimum and the semester will not be counted in the residential requirement. In this case, the CGPA calculation will be carried out as in KSCP. (i) USM students attending courses at other IPTA and if failed in any courses are allowed to resit the examination if there is such provision in that IPTA. (j) If the method of calculation of examination marks in the other IPTA is not the same as in USM, a grade conversion method will be carried out according to the existing scales. (k) USM students who have registered courses at other IPTA and decided to return to study in USM, must adhere to the existing course registration conditions in USM.
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Application Procedure for Attending Courses/Credit Transfer USM students who would like to attend courses/credit transfer at other IPTAs should apply using Unit Exemption Form. The application form should be submitted for the Dean's approval for the programme of study within three months before the application is submitted to other IPTA for consideration.
2.5 Academic Integrity "Integrity without knowledge is weak and useless. Knowledge without integrity is dangerous and weak" – Samuel Johnson Being a student of the University Sains Malaysia requires a firm adherence to the basic values, integrity, purpose and meaning of a university education. The most essential values in academia are rooted on the principles of truth seeking in knowledge and honesty with regards to the intellectual property of oneself and of others. Thus, students must bear the responsibility of maintaining these principles in all work done in their academic endeavour. Academic dishonesty violates the fundamental purpose of preserving and maintaining the integrity of university education and will not be tolerated. The following, although not exhaustive, are examples of practices or actions that are considered dishonest acts in academic pursuit. (a) Cheating Cheating is the unauthorised use of information or other aids in any academic exercise. There are numerous "infamous" ways and methods of cheating including: • • • • • • •
Copying from others during a test or an exam. Using unauthorised materials or devices (calculator, PDA, mobile phone, pager, etc.) during a test or an exam. Asking or allowing another student to take a test or an exam for you and vice-versa. Sharing answers or programmes for an assignment or project. Tampering with marked/graded work after it has been returned, then resubmitting it for remarking/regrading. Allowing others to do the research, writing, programming, or other types of assignment. Submitting identical or similar work in more than one course without consulting or prior permission from the lecturers involved.
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Below is an excerpt from the University and University College Act 1971, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Discipline of Students, Rule 1999 regarding conduct during examination (Part II, Provision 8):
Conduct during examination 8. No student can(a)
take any form of books, worksheets, documents, pictures or any other materials, other than those authorised by the examiner, into or out of any examination room, or receive any form of books, worksheets, documents, pictures or any other materials from outsiders when in examination room. Students can receive any form of books, worksheets, documents, pictures or any other materials recommended by the examiner or the Board of Examiners, and authorized by the Vice-Chancellor (b) write, or have somebody else to write, any information or to draw diagrams which can be related to the examination taken by the student, on any parts of the body, or on the clothing’s worn by the student. (c) contact with other students during an examination through any form of communication, or (d) cheat or try to cheat or act in any way that can be interpreted as cheating.
(b) Plagiarism Plagiarism is "academic theft". It violates the intellectual property rights of the author. Simply put, it is the use, in part or whole, of other's words or ideas and claiming it as yours without proper attribution to the original author. It includes: • • • • • •
Copying and pasting information, graphics or media from the Internet into your work without citing the source. Paraphrasing or summarising other's written or spoken words that are not common knowledge, without referencing the source. Not putting quote marks around parts of the source that you copy exactly. Using someone else's work or acquiring papers, assignment, project or research you did not do and turning it in as if you had done the work yourself. Giving incorrect information about the source of reference. Not acknowledging collaborators in an assignment, paper, project or research.
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Plagiarism is, however, often misunderstood. There are numerous sources in the Internet that describe plagiarism and explain acceptable ways for using borrowed words. Students should explore the relevant materials. Below is an excerpt from the University and University College Act 1971, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Discipline of Students, Rule 1999 regarding prohibition against plagiarism (Part II, Provision 6):
Prohibitions against plagiarism 6. (1) A student shall not plagiarise any idea, writing, data or invention belonging to another person. (2) For the purpose of this rule, plagiarism includes: (a) the act of taking an idea, writing, data or invention of another person and claiming that the idea, writing, data or invention is the result of one's own findings or creation; or (b) an attempt to make out or the act of making out, in such a way, that one is the original source or the creator of an idea, writing, data or invention which has actually been taken from some other source. (3) Without prejudice to the generality of sub rule (2), a student plagiarises when he/she: (a) publishes, with himself/herself as the author, an abstract, article, scientific or academic paper, or book which is wholly or partly written by some other person; (b) incorporates himself/herself or allows himself/herself to be incorporated as a co-author of an abstract, article, scientific or academic paper, or book, when he/she has not at all made any written contribution to the abstract, article, scientific or academic paper, or book; (c) forces another person to include his/her name in the list of co-researchers for a particular research project or in the list of co-authors for a publication when he/she has not made any contribution which may qualify him/her as a coresearcher or co-author; (d) extract academic data which are the result of research undertaken by some other person, such as laboratory findings or field work findings or data obtained through library research, whether published or unpublished, and incorporate those data as part of his/her academic research without giving due acknowledgement to the actual source;
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(e) uses research data obtained through collaborative work with some other person, whether or not that other person is a staff member or a student of the University, as part of another distinct personal academic research of his/her, or for a publication In his/her own name as sole author, without obtaining the consent of his/her co-researchers prior to embarking on his/her personal research or prior to publishing the data; (f) transcribes the ideas or creations of others kept in whatever form, whether written, printed or available in electronic form, or in slide form, or in whatever form of teaching or research apparatus, or in any other form, and claims whether directly or indirectly that he/she is the creator of that idea or creation; (g) translates the writing or creation of another person from one language to another whether or not wholly or partly, and subsequently presents the translation in whatever form or manner as his/her own writing or creation; or (h) extracts ideas from another person's writing or creation and makes certain modifications without due reference to the original source and rearranges them in such a way that it appears as if he/she is the creator of those ideas. (c) Fabrication Unauthorised invention, alteration, falsification or misleading use of data, information or citation in any academic work constitutes fabrication. Fabricated information neither represent the student's own effort nor the truth concerning a particular investigation or study thus violates the principle of truth seeking in knowledge. Some examples are: • • • • •
Making up or changing of data or result, or using someone else's result, in an experiment, assignment or research. Citing sources that are not actually used or referred to. Intentional listing of incorrect or fictitious references. Falsifying of academic records or documents to gain academic advantage. Forging signatures of authorisation in any academic record or other university document.
(d) Collusion The School does not differentiate between those who commit an act of academic dishonesty with those who knowingly allow or help others in performing those acts. Some examples of collusion include: 46
• • • •
Paying, bribing or allowing someone to do an assignment, test/exam, project or research for you. Doing or assisting others in an assignment, test/exam, project or research for something in return. Permitting your work to be submitted as the work of others. Providing material, information, or sources to others knowing that such aids could be used in any dishonest act.
(e) Unfair Advantage A student may obtain an unfair advantage over another, which is also a breach of academic integrity, in several ways including: • • • •
Gaining access to, stealing, reproducing or circulating of test or exam material prior to its authorised time. Depriving others of the use of library material by stealing, defacing, destroying or hiding it. Intentionally interfering with other's effort to do their academic work. Altering or destroying work or computer files/programmes that belong to others or those that are meant for the whole class.
(f) Consequences of Violating Academic Integrity Both students and academic staff must assume the responsibility of protecting and upholding the academic integrity of the university. In the event that a student encounters any incident that denotes academic dishonesty, the student is expected to report it to the relevant lecturer. The lecturer is then responsible to substantiate the violation and is encouraged to confront the perpetrator(s) to discuss the facts surrounding the allegation, and report the matter to the Deputy Deans or the Dean of the School. If the lecturer found that the student is guilty, an appropriate punitive grading may be applied, depending on the extent of the violation. Examples of punitive grading are giving lower grade or "F" on the assignment, test, project, or lower grade or "F" for the whole course. If the violation is deemed serious by the lecturer, the matter will be brought to the attention of the University Disciplinary Authority where appropriate action will be taken. If a student is caught in an examination, the University Examination Board will pursue the matter according to the university's procedure. The consequence then may range from a warning, fine not exceeding RM200, exclusion from any specific part or parts of the University for a specified period, suspension from being a student of the University for a specified period, or expulsion from the University (University and University College Act 1971, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Discipline of Students, Rule 1999).
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Below is an excerpt from the University and University College Act 1971, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Discipline of Students, Rule 1999 regarding Disciplinary Punishment (Part II, Provision 48):
Disciplinary punishment 48. A student who commits a disciplinary offense under these Rules and found guilty of the offense can be punished according to any one or any two or more of the following appropriate actions; (a) warning; (b) fine not more than two hundred ringgit; (c) banned from entering any or certain premises of the University for a specified period; (d) suspended from being a student of the University for a specified period; (e) dismissed from the University
2.6 USM Mentor Programme Mentor Programme acts as a support-aid that involves the staff undergoing special training as a consultant and guide to USM community who would like to share their feelings and any psychosocial aspects that could harm their social functions. This programme manages psychosocial issues in a more effective manner and finally could improve the well-being of individuals in order to achieve life of better quality. Objectives (a) As a co-operation and mutual assistance mechanism for dealing with stress, psychosocial problems and many more in order to reinforce the well-being of the USM community. (b) To inculcate the spirit of unity and the concept of helping one another by appointing a well-trained mentor as a social agent who promotes caring society for USM (c) To produce more volunteers to assist those who need help (d) To prevent damages in any psychosocial aspects before they reach a critical stage. For more information, please visit www.usm.my/mentor
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2.7 Student Exchange Programme (a) Study Abroad Scheme The student exchange programme is an opportunity for USM students to study one or two semesters abroad at any USM partners institutions. Ideally, students are encouraged to participate in the exchange programme within their third to fifth semester (3 years degree programme) and within third to seventh semester (4 years degree programme). Studies abroad are planned beforehand with the Dean or Deputy Dean of the respective School, and with the International Office. Credits earned at an associate university are transferable as a part of credit accumulation for graduation. (b) Student Exchange Programme between Local Higher Education Institutions (RPPIPT) This is a programme that allows students of public higher learning institutions to do an exchange programme for a semester between the public higher institutions itself. Students can choose any relevant courses and apply for credit transfers. For more information, please visit http://www.usm.my/io or contact the Academic Collaboration Unit, International Office at +604 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 653 2775/2778.
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3.0 UNIVERSITY REQUIREMENTS 3.1 Summary of University Requirements Students are required to take 15 - 22 units of the following University/Option courses for University requirements: University Requirements
Unit
1
Bahasa Malaysia
2
2
English Language
4
3
Local Students • Islamic and Asian Civilisations (TITAS) (2 Units) • Ethnic Relations (2 Units) • Core Entrepreneurship* (2 Units)
6
International Students • Malaysian Studies (4 Units) • Option/Bahasa Malaysia/English Language (2 Units) 4
Third Language/Co-Curriculum /Skill Course/Options Students have to choose one of the followings: • Third Language Package • Co-Curriculum** (1-6 units) • Skill Course/Options
3 – 10
Total
15 – 22
* Students from Schools which have a similar course as this are exempted from following this course. The units should be replaced by an option course. ** Students from the School of Education are required to choose a uniformed body co-curriculum package. Students from the School of Medical Sciences and School of Dentistry are required to register two (2) units of CoCurriculum course in year Two. Students from the School of Health Sciences are required to register one (1) unit of Co-Curriculum course. Details of the University requirements are given in the following sections.
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3.2 Bahasa Malaysia (a) Local Students The requirements are as follows: • LKM400/2 - Bahasa Malaysia IV All Malaysian students must take LKM400 and pass with the minimum of grade C in order to graduate. Entry requirements for Bahasa Malaysia are as follows: No 1.
Qualification (a) SPM/MCE/SC (or equivalent qualification) (b) STPM/HSC (or equivalent qualification)
Grade 1-6
Level of Entry LKM400
Type
Units
Status
U
2
Graduation requirement
P/S
Note: To obtain credit units for Bahasa Malaysia courses, a minimum grade of C is required. Students may obtain advice from the School of Languages, Literacies and Translation if they have different Bahasa Malaysia qualification from the above. (b) International Students • International students pursuing Bachelor’s degrees in Science, Accounting, Arts (ELLS), Education (TESL) and Housing, Building and Planning. All international students in this category are required to take the following courses: Code LKM100
Type U
Units 2
• International students (non-Indonesian) pursuing Bachelor’s degrees in Arts. International students in this category are required to take and pass three Intensive Malay Language courses before they commence their Bachelor’s degree programmes.
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Code LKM101 LKM102 LKM201
Course Bahasa Malaysia Persediaan I Bahasa Malaysia Persediaan II Bahasa Malaysia Pertengahan
Duration 4 months 4 months 4 months
The Bahasa Malaysia graduation requirement for this category of students is as follows: Code LKM300
Type U
Units 2
â&#x20AC;˘ International students (Indonesian) pursuing Bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degrees in Arts. The Bahasa Malaysia graduation requirement for this category of students is as follows: Code LKM200 LKM300
Type U U
Units 2 2
Note: Students must pass with a minimum grade of C for type U courses.
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3.3 English Language All Bachelor’s degree students must take 4 units of English Language courses in fulfillment of the University requirement for graduation. (a) Entry Requirements for English Language Courses
* †
No
English Language Qualification
Grade
Level of Entry
Status
1.
*MUET LSP401/402/403/404 †Discretion of Dean
Band 6 A-C
LHP 451/452/453/ 454/455/456/ 457/458/459
Compulsory/ Option/Type U (2 Units)
2.
*MUET LSP300 †Discretion of Dean
Band 5 A-C
LSP 401/402/403/ 404
Compulsory/ Type U (2 Units)
3.
*MUET LMT100 †Discretion of Dean
Band 4 A-C
LSP300
Compulsory/ Type U (2 Units)
4.
*MUET †Discretion of Dean
Band 3/2/1 (Score 0 - 179)
LMT100/ Re-sit MUET
Pre-requisite/ Type Z (2 Units)
MUET: Malaysia University English Test. Students may obtain advice from the School of Languages, Literacies and Translation if they have different English Language qualification from the above.
Note: • Students are required to accumulate four (4) units of English for graduation. • In order to obtain units in English Language courses, students have to pass with a minimum grade of C. • Students with a Score 260 - 300 (Band 6) in MUET must accumulate the 4 units of English from the courses in the post-advanced level (LHP451/452/453/454/455/456/457/ 458/459*). They can also take foreign language courses to replace their English language units but they must first obtain a written consent from the Dean of the School of Languages, Literacies and Translation. (Please use the form that can be obtained from the School of Languages, Literacies and Translation.) [*The number of units for LHP457 is 4 and for LHP451, 452, 453, 454, 455, 456, 458 and 459 is 2.] • Students with a score of 179 and below in MUET are required to resit MUET to improve their score to Band 4 or take LMT100 and pass with a minimum grade of C.
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(b) English Language Courses (Compulsory English Language Units) The English Language courses offered as University courses are as follows: No
Code/Unit
Course Title
School (If Applicable)
1.
LMT100/2
Preparatory English
Students from all Schools
2.
LSP300/2
Academic English
Students from all Schools
3.
LSP401/2
General English
Students from: School of Education Studies (Arts) School of Fine Arts School of Humanities School of Social Sciences
4.
LSP402/2
Scientific and Medical English
Students from: School of Biological Sciences School of Physics School of Chemical Sciences School of Mathematical Sciences School of Industrial Technology School of Education Studies (Science) School of Medical Sciences School of Health & Dental Sciences School of Pharmaceutical Sciences
5.
LSP403/2
Business and Communication English
Students from: School of Management School of Communication
6.
LSP404/2
Technical and Students from: Engineering English School of Computer Sciences School of Housing, Building and Planning Schools of Engineering
7.
LDN 101/2 English For Nursing Students from School of Health Sciences I
8.
LDN 201/2 English For Nursing Students from School of Health Sciences II
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3.4 Local Students - Islamic and Asian Civilisations/Ethnic Relations/Core Entrepreneurship (a) Islamic and Asian Civilisations (The course is conducted in Bahasa Malaysia) The following course is compulsory to pass (with a minimum grade of C): HTU 223 – Islamic and Asian Civilisation (TITAS) (2 units) This course aims to increase students’ knowledge on history, principles, values, main aspect of Malay civilization, Islamic civilization and its culture. With the academic exposure to cultural issues and civilization in Malaysia, it is hoped that students will be more aware of issues that can contribute to the cultivation of the culture of respect and harmony among the plural society of Malaysia. Among the topics in this course are Interaction among Various Civilization, Islamic Civilization, Malay Civilization, Contemporary Challenges faced by the Islamic and Asian Civilization and Islamic Hadhari Principles. (b) Ethnic Relations (The course is conducted in Bahasa Malaysia) The following course is compulsory to pass (with a minimum grade of C): SHE 101 – Ethnic Relations (2 units) This course is an introduction to ethnic relations in Malaysia. This course is designed with 3 main objectives: (1) to introduce students to the basic concept and the practices of social accord in Malaysia, (2) to reinforce basic understanding of challenges and problems in a multi-ethnic society, and (3) to provide an understanding and awareness in managing the complexity of ethnic relations in Malaysia. At the end of this course, it is hoped that students will be able to identify and apply the skills to issues associated with ethnic relations in Malaysia.
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(c) Core Entrepreneurship (The course is conducted in Bahasa Malaysia) The following course is compulsory to pass (with a minimum grade of C): WUS 101 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Core Entrepreneurship (2 units) This course aims to provide basic exposure to students in the field of entrepreneurship and business, with emphasis on the implementation of the learning aspects while experiencing the process of executing business projects in campus. The mode of teaching is through interactive lectures, practical, business plan proposal, execution of entrepreneurial projects and report presentations. Practical experiences through hands-on participation of students in business projects management will generate interest and provide a clearer picture of entrepreneurship world. The main learning outcome is the assimilation of culture and entrepreneurship work ethics in their everyday life. This initiative is made to open the minds and arouse the spirit of entrepreneurship among target groups that possess the potentials to become successful entrepreneurs. By exposing entrepreneurial knowledge to all students, it is hoped that it will accelerate the effort to increase the number of middle class entrepreneurs in the country. For more information, please refer to the Co-curriculum Program Reference Book. 3.5 International Students - Malaysian Studies/Option (a) Malaysian Studies The following course is compulsory to pass (with a minimum grade of C) for all international students: SEA205E - Malaysian Studies (4 Units) This course investigates the structure of the Malaysian system of government and the major trends in contemporary Malaysia. Emphasis will be given both to current issues in Malaysian politics and the historical and economic developments and trends of the country. The discussion begins with a review of the independence process. An analysis of the formation and workings of the major institutions of government â&#x20AC;&#x201C; parliament, judiciary, bureaucracy, and the electoral and party systems will follow this. The scope and extent of Malaysian democracy will be considered, especially in light of current changes and developments in Malaysian politics. The second part of the course focuses on specific issues: ethnic relations, national unity and the national ideology; development and political change; federal-state relations; the role of religion in Malaysian politics; politics and business; Malaysia in the modern world system; civil society; law, justice and order; and directions for the future. 56
(b) Option/Bahasa Malaysia/English Language (2 Units) International students need to fulfill a further 2 units of option course or additional Bahasa Malaysia/English Language course.
3.6 Third Language/Co-Curriculum/Skill Courses/Options Students have to choose one of the followings (A/B/C): (A) Third Language Package (6 Units) Third Language Courses are offered as University courses. They are offered as a package of three (3) levels, 2 units per level. The total number of units per package is 6. Students are requested to complete all levels (3 semesters). The packages offered are as follows: Commn. Arabic
Commn. Chinese
Commn. Japanese
Commn. German
Commn. Korean
LTA100/2
LTC100/2
LTJ100/2
LTG100/2
LTK100/2
LTA200/2
LTC200/2
LTJ200/2
LTG200/2
LTK200/2
LTA300/2
LTC300/2
LTJ300/2
LTG300/2
LTK300/2
Commn. French
Commn. Spanish
Commn. Tamil
Commn. Thai
LTP100/2
LTE100/2
LTT100/2
LTS100/2
LTP200/2
LTE200/2
LTT200/2
LTS200/2
LTP300/2
LTE300/2
LTT300/2
LTS300/2
(B) Uniformed/Seni Silat Cekak Co-Curriculum Package (4 - 6 Units) Students who choose to take packaged co-curriculum courses are required to complete all levels of the package. It is compulsory for students from the School of Education to choose a uniformed body co-curriculum package from the list below (excluding Seni Silat Cekak). The co-curriculum packages offered are as follows: â&#x20AC;˘ Armed Uniformed/Seni Silat Cekak Co-Curriculum Package (6 Units) (3 years)
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PALAPES Tentera Darat (Army)
PALAPES Tentera Laut (Navy)
PALAPES Tentera Udara (Air Force)
SUKSIS (Student Police Volunteer)
Seni Silat Cekak
WTD102/2
WTL102/2
WTU102/2
WPD101/2
WCC123/2
WTD202/2
WTL202/2
WTU202/2
WPD201/2
WCC223/2
WTD302/2
WTL302/2
WTU302/2
WPD301/2
WCC323/2
• Unarmed Uniformed Co-Curriculum Package (4 Units) (2 Years) Kelana Siswa (Rover Training)
Bulan Sabit Merah (Red Crescent)
Ambulans St. John (St. John Ambulance)
WLK101/2
WBM101/2
WJA101/2
WLK201/2
WBM201/2
WJA201/2
• Unarmed Uniformed Co-Curriculum Package (2 Units) (1 Year) SISPA (Siswa Siswi Pertahanan Awam) (Public Defense) (offered in Health Campus only) WLK101/2 WLK201/2 (C) Co-Curriculum/Skill Course/Options (1 – 6 Units) All students are encouraged to follow the co-curriculum courses and are given a maximum total of 6 units for Community Service, Culture, Sports, Innovation & Initiatives and Leadership (Students from the School of Medical Sciences and School of Dentistry are required to register for two (2) units of Co-Curriculum course in Year Two). (Students from the School of Health Sciences must take at least one of the co-curriculum courses while those from the School of Education must take the uniformed co-curriculum package [excluding Seni Silat Cekak]). Students who do not enroll for any co-curriculum courses or who enroll for only a portion of the 3 units need to replace these units with skill/option courses. The co-curriculum, skill and option courses offered are as follows: (i) Community Service, Culture, Sports, Innovation & Initiatives and Leadership Co-Curriculum Courses
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Packaged (Students are required to complete all levels) Khidmat Masyarakat (Community Service) (2 Years)
Jazz Band (3 Years)
Karate (3 Semesters)
Taekwondo (3 Semesters)
WKM101/1
WCC108/1
WSC108/1
WSC115/1
WKM201/1
WCC208/1
WSC208/1
WSC215/1
WCC308/1
WSC308/1
WSC315/1
Non-Packaged (1 Semester) Culture
Sports
- Catan (Painting)
WSC105/1
Bola Tampar (Volley Ball)
WCC105/1
- Gamelan
WSC106/1
- Golf
WCC107/1
- Guitar
WSC110/1
- Memanah (Archery)
WCC109/1
- Koir (Choir)
WSC111/1
- Ping Pong (Table Tennis)
WCC110/1
- Kraftangan (Handcrafting)
WSC112/1
- Renang (Swimming)
WCC115/1
Tarian Moden (Modern Dance)
WSC113/1
- Aerobik (Aerobic)
WCC116/1
-
Tarian Tradisional (Traditional Dance)
WSC114/1
- Skuasy (Squash)
WCC117/1
-
Teater Moden (Modern Theatre)
WSC116/1
- Tenis (Tennis)
WCC118/1
-
Wayang Kulit Melayu (Malay Shadow Play)
WSC119/1
- Badminton
WCC119/1
-
Senaman Qigong Asas (Basic Qigong Exercise)
WSC122/1
-
Senaman Qigong - Pertengahan (Intermediate Qigong Exercise)
WSC123/1
- Kriket (Cricket)
WCC124/1
- Kompang Berlagu
WCC124/1
- Sepak Takraw
WCC122/1
Seni Memasak (Culinary Art)
WSC125/1
- Futsal
WCC127/1
-
WSC126/1
- Bola Jaring (Netball)
WCC103/1
WCC219
Kesenian Muzik Nasyid (Nasyid Musical Art)
Innovation & Initiative
Selaman SCUBA (SCUBA Diving)
Leadership (Kepimpinan)
WCC120/1
Canting Batik (Batik Painting)
WCC121/1
-
Seni Khat (Calligraphic Art)
WCC125/1
-
Seni Wau Tradisional (Traditional Kite Art)
WCC128
Seni Sulaman & Manik - Labuci (Embroidery & Beads Sequins Art)
WCC 130
Seni Fotografi SLR Digital - (Digital SLR Photography Art)
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WSC127/1
-
Pengurusan Acara 1 (Event Management 1)
WSC227/1
-
Pengurusan Acara 2 (Event Management 2)
(ii) HTV201/2 - Teknik Berfikir (Thinking Techniques) (iii) Other option/skill courses as recommended or required by the respective school (if any) (iv) English Language Courses The following courses may be taken as university courses to fulfill the compulsory English Language requirements (for Band 5 and Band 6 in MUET) or as skill/option courses: No
Code/Unit
Course Title
1.
LHP451/2
Effective Reading
2.
LHP452/2
Business Writing
3.
LHP453/2
Creative Writing
4.
LHP454/2
Academic Writing
5.
LHP455/2
English Pronunciation Skills
6.
LHP456/2
Spoken English
7.
LHP457/4
Speech Writing and Public Speaking
8.
LHP458/2
English for Translation (Offered only in Semester II)
9.
LHP459/2
English for Interpretation (Offered only in Semester I)
(v) Foreign Language Courses The foreign language courses offered by the School of Languages, Literacies and Translation can be taken by students as option or compulsory courses to fulfill the number of units required for graduation. Students are not allowed to register for more than one foreign language course per semester. They must complete at least two levels of a foreign language course before they are allowed to register for another foreign language course. However, students are not required to complete all four levels of one particular foreign language course. The foreign language courses offered are as follows: Arabic
Chinese
Japanese
German
Spanish
LAA100/2
LAC100/2
LAJ100/2
LAG100/2
LAE100/2
LAA200/2
LAC200/2
LAJ200/2
LAG200/2
LAE200/2
LAA300/2
LAC300/2
LAJ300/2
LAG300/2
LAE300/2
LAA400/2
LAC400/2
LAJ400/2
LAG400/2
LAE400/2
French LAP100/2 LAP200/2 LAP300/2
Thai LAS100/2 LAS200/2 LAS300/2
Tamil LAT100/2 LAT200/2 LAT300/2
Korean LAK100/2 LAK200/2 LAK300/2
LAP400/2
LAS400/2
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4.0 MINOR PROGRAMMES Students from the School of Management, majoring in Finance, Marketing, Organizational Behaviour, Operations Management, International Business and Islamic Finance must minor in a Minor programme offered by another school. The total number of units require to be taken is 20. The minor programmes are as follows: (a) Economics, Political Science, South East Asian Studies & Psychology (School of Social Sciences). (b) Computer Science & Information Technology (School of Computer Sciences). (c) Communication Studies (School of Communication). (d) Islamic Studies, English Language & Translation and Interpretation (School of Humanities). (e) Japanese Language Studies, Chinese Language Studies & Communicative Arabic (School of Languages, Literacies and Translation). For each minor programme recommended, the package of courses is as follows: 4.1
School of Social Sciences 4.1.1 Economics 6 Units Only [Compulsory] Course Code/Units
Course Title
SEW101/3
Microeconomics
SEW103/
Macroeconomics Optional - 8 Units Only [Choose 2 Courses]
SEU226/4
Labour Economics
SEU228/4
Malaysian Economy
SEU229/4
Islamic Economics Optional - 6 Units Only [Choose 2 Courses]
SEU224/3
Economics of Agricultural Marketing and Cooperatives
SEU227/3
Development Economics
SEU332/3
Behavioral Economics
SEU333/3
Industrial Organisation
SUE334/3
Money, Banking and Financial Markets
SEU336E/3
Environmental and Natural Resources Economics
SEU339E/3
Economic Planning and Project Analysis
Note:
Students from the School of Management must take these two courses to fulfill this minor which are ATW107/3 - Microeconomics and ATW108/3 - Macroeconomics.
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4.1.2 Political Science Compulsory - 7 Units Only Course
Course Title
Code/Units SPW202/4
International Relations
SPW205/3
Political Philosophy Optional - 4 Units Only [Choose 1 Course]
SPU314E/4
International Politics and Regional Cooperation
SPU326E/4
Democratic Government
SPW209/4
Comparative Politics Optional - 9 Units Only [Choose 3 Courses]
SPU205/3
Government and Politics in Malaysia
SPU208E/3
Foundations of Public Policy
SPU317/3
Politics in East Asia
SPU321/3
Modern Political Thought
SPU322/3
Theory and Practice in Conflict Resolution
SPU323E/3
Public Sector Management
SPU324/3
Conflict Resolution and Peace Building
SPU325/3
Politics in Southeast Asia
SPU327/3
Skills and Strategies in Peace Building
SPU329E/3
Third World Ideologies
SPU330/3
International Political Economy
SPU400/3
Seminar in Political Philosophy
SPU403/3
Seminar in International Relations
SPU404/3
Seminar in Malaysian Politics
SPU406/3
Seminar in Public Administration
SPU407//3
Seminar in Comparative Politics
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4.1.3 Southeast Asian Studies
Compulsory - 20 Units Course Code/Units
Course Title
HST241/4
Modern History of Southeast Asia
SEA301/4
Politics and Regionalism in ASEAN
SEA302/4
Economic Transformation in Southeast Asia
SEA303/4
Societies and Cultures of the Nusantara
SEA306/4
Independent Studies/Directed Readings
4.1.4 Psychology Compulsory - 4 Units Course
Course Title
Code/Units STU231/4
Basic Psychology Optional - 16 Unit Only
STU241/4
Health Psychology
STU242/4
Social Psychology
STU243/4
Psychology Development
STU244/4
Abnormal Psychology
STU337/3
Counseling
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4.2
School of Science Computers 4.2.1
Computer Science Compulsory - 10 Units Course Code/Units
Course Title
CPM111/3
Principles of Programming
CPM213/3
Programming Methodology & Data Structures
CMM222/4
Database Organisation & Design Optional - 10 Units Only
4.2.2
CPM313/3
Programming Language Concept & Paradigms
CPM314/3
Software Project Management Process & Evolution
CMM321/4
System Analysis & Design
CSM331/3
Data Communication & Networks
Information Technology Compulsory - 10 Units Course
Course Title
Code/Units CPM111/3
Principles of Programming
CMM221/3
Multimedia Systems
CMM222/4
Database Organisation & Design Optional - 10 Units Only
CMM321/4
System Analysis & Design
CMM322/3
Information Systems Management Theory & Practice
CMM323/3
Web Engineering & Technology
CMM324/3
E-Business Strategy Architecture & Design
Note: (1) Students from the arts schools are encouraged to take the Information Technology package. (2) Students who intend to minor either in Computer Science or Information Technology must commence their minor studies in Year I Semester II.
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4.3
School of Communication 4.3.1 Communication Studies Foundation - 3 Units Only [Choose 1 Course] Course Code/Units
Course Title
YKT101/3
Introduction to Human Communication
YKT102/3
Introduction to Mass Communication
YKT104/3
Introduction to Communication Studies
Common Core Courses - 6 Units Only [Choose 2 Course] YKT218/3
Communication Theory 1
YKT220/3
Communication Theory 2
YBP201/3
Communication for Sustainable Development
Major Courses - 11 Units Only [Choose 4 Courses] YBP223/3
Advertising
YBP224/3
Public Relations
YBP326/3
Corporate Communication
YBP300/3
Integrated Marketing Communication
YFP324/3
Cinematic Studies
YFP321/3
Television Studies
YFP407/3
Screen Appreciation and Criticism
YKT221/3
Media Laws and Ethics
YWP223/3
Advertising
YWP315/3
Media and Gender
YWP402/3
International Communication
Note: Students are required to accumulate 20 units in total. The distribution of the units is as follows: Foundation Common Core Major Core
: 3 units : 6 units : 11 units
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4.4
School of Humanities 4.4.1 Islamic Studies Compulsory - 12 Units Course
Course Title
Code/Units HIA101/4
An Introduction to Islamic Studies
HIU122/4
Aqidah Islamiyyah: Concept and Realization
HIS213/4
Islamic Jurisprudence and Its Legal Principles 8 Units Only [Choose 2 Courses]
HIS224/4
Islamic Family Institution
HIU226/4
Education and Moral Virtues In Islam
HIS311/4
Zakat and Wakaf
HIS315/4
Mu’amalat: Concept and Complementation
HIU321/4
Al-Qur’an, Tawhid and Science
Note: Students intend to minor in Islamic Studies are required to obtain at least a Grade C in HIA101/4 Introduction to Islamic Studies.
4.4.2 English Language Compulsory - 20 Units Course
Course Title
Code/Units HEA101/4
Introduction to English Language Studies
HEK216/3
Written Business Communication
HET211/3
An Introduction to Linguistics
HET217/3
Children’s Literature
HET325/3
Sociolinguistics
HXE308/4
English for Specific Purposes
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4.4.3 Translation and Interpretation Compulsory - 20 units Course Code/Units
4.5
Course Title
HBT106/4
Foundations Of Translation Studies
HBT201/4
Translation Theories And Methods 1
HBT208/4
Translation Theories And Methods 2
HBT223/4
Meaning And Translation
HBT320/4
Ideology, Socioculture And Translation
School of Languages, Literacies and Translation 4.5.1 Japanese Language Studies Compulsory - 20 Units Course Code/Units
Course Title
LLJ100/4
Elementary Japanese
LLJ200/4
Intermediate Japanese
LLJ300/4
Advanced Japanese I
LLJ400/4
Advanced Japanese II
LLJ401/4
Business Japanese
4.5.2 Chinese Language Studies Compulsory - 20 Units Course
Course Title
Code/Units LLC100/4
Basic Chinese
LLC200/4
Intermediate Chinese
LLC300/4
Advanced Chinese I
LLC400/4
Advanced Chinese II
LLC401/4
Business Chinese
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4.5.3 Communicative Arabic Compulsory - 20 Units Course
Course Title
Code/Units LLA100/4
Communicative Arabic I
LLA200/4
Communicative Arabic II
LLA300/4
Communicative Arabic III
LLA400/4
Communicative Arabic IV
LLA401/4
Business Arabic
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5.0 GENERAL INFORMATION 5.1 External Examiners External examiners are appointed every year for the two degree programmes the Bachelor of Management and the Bachelor of Accounting. The role of external examiners includes an evaluation of the overall structure and running of the programmes, conducting discussions on related research projects, as well as inspecting the facilities/equipment at the School. The external examiners appointed include Professor Stephen T. Parkinson (University of Ulster), Professor Alan Geare (University of Otago), Professor John R. Grinyer (University of Dundee), Professor Mohd. Ismail bin Sayyed Ahmad (Universiti Putra Malaysia), Professor Barjoyai Bardai (UKM), Professor Zafar Uddin Ahmed (Nanyang Technological University) and Dr. Veerinderjeet Singh (Arthur Andersen & Co.). 5.2 Facilities The School of Management offers the facilities/equipment required to support its teaching and learning programmes. Availability and provision of laptops, LCD projectors, a variety of software such as Acctrak, Amos, Idea etc., which enhances the presentation of lectures and seminars by the lecturers make this learning and teaching programmes more effective, interesting and impressive. There are three computer laboratories for teaching purposes and an PhD lounge for postgraduate students to use for discussion and revision sessions. 5.3 Career Options Sensitive to enhancing the career options of its students and taking into consideration the views of professional and industrial practitioners, the School of Management has designed a firm curriculum. The success of these curriculum is evident and has resulted in increased opportunities for graduates to obtain employment in both the public and private sectors, e.g. as auditors in charted accounting firms. In addition, the job opportunities of the graduates of the Bachelor of Management degree programme are equally good. Many of the graduates of this School have built their careers in multinational companies such as Lever Brothers, Procter & Gambel and the Boston Consultant Group. A close analysis will reveal the fact that graduates of the Bachelor of Management degree programme who majored in Finance have an increased opportunity to work in the banking and financial securities industries. The Marketing major also guarantees a good income in the sales and advertising sectors while the Human Resource major graduates may get jobs in the public and private sectors in recruitment, training, public relations and operations.
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Graduates of the School of Management are successful in multinational companies such as Dell, Intel, Unico, Motorola and Hitachi. The School is proud to have produced graduates of caliber who are successful in their choosen current careers. One of our graduates is currently a Director of a bank in Cambodia and another a Brand Manager of Nestle. These graduates achievements prove their ability as well as complement the firm and the effective education received from dedicated and knowledgeable lecturers. 5.4 Alumni The graduates produced by the School of Management are highly professional and effective in fulfilling the needs of the country. The USM Management Alumni is proud of its achievements. Realising the need for the sense of belonging and nostalgia among management graduates, the Management Alumni has affiliated with the USM Alumni to: (a) Establish a close relationship in the Alumni in meetings that can strengthen the spirit of cooperation through activities and programmes. (b) Know the developments and success of the Management and Accounting Alumni. (c) Obtain feedback and suggestions from the Alumni on developing the management system and organisation administration. (d) Establish a close relationship between the Alumni and the School of Management through a smart partnership for the advancement of the school and its undergraduates as well as for research and development activities. (e) Internationalise the social activities implemented by the Alumni. (f) Establish a Management Alumni that is location-based (Kuala Lumpur and Sabah & Sarawak) to coordinate activities and programmes. The increase in the Management Alumni membership indicates that it has benefited the alumni as well as graduates of the Management and Accounting programmes. The School of Management hopes that all Alumni members are proud of it, for it can serve as a platform for the members to establish closer ties. The position of the Management Alumni at the Main Campus, with its many attractions will be able to inspire the development of the Management Alumni towards greater success. The Management Alumni can act as a catalyst in channelling information and as a platform for the sharing of ideas and visions for the benefit of religion, race and the nation.
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5.5 Prizes and Deanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Awards The Gold Medal is awarded to the following students: (a) Anugerah Pelajaran Diraja oleh Majlis Raja-Raja Malaysia - For final year students who excel in all fields. (b) Hadiah Pingat Emas Tuanku Canselor (The Tuanku Chancellor Gold Medal Award) - For the best final year student who excels in all fields. (c) Hadiah Pingat Emas USM (awarded by Persatuan Wanita USM) The USM Gold Medal Award - For the best final year female student who excels in all fields. (d) Hadiah Pingat Emas ACCA (The ACCA Gold Medal Award) - For the best final year student of the Bachelor of Accounting degree programme. (e) Deanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s List - The Dean s Certificate is awarded to students who obtain a GPA of 3.50 and above every semester. (f) Book Prizes (awarded by CPA Australia) - For the best first year student of the Bachelor of Accounting degree programme. 5.6 The Management Society The Society is actively organising activities to fulfil the needs of management and accounting students. The objectives of establishing the School Society are as follows: (a) To demonstrate the ability of the School of Management, USM as a local academic school that is capable of producing Management graduats of high quality and calibre. (b) To provide final year students with the opportunity to interact with corporate figures in career counselling and recruitment activities. (c) To establish close ties among students, members of the Management Society, USM Alumni and the university. (d) To prepare students with the opportunity to interact with international management students of other universities.
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In line with this philosophy, the Committee has planned the following activities: (a) (b) (c) (d)
Interaction Day. Management Night. Management Week. Student Career Expo.
To respond to the countrys call for local universities to produce graduates who are not only experts in their fields of study but also possess other skills, the Management Society provides a platform for students to achieve this goal. Besides getting the opportunity to participate in activities such as career talks, career exhibitions and corporate image demonstrations that will increase their knowledge, members of the Society will also get hands-on experiences on planning, managing and implementing those activities on their own without depending on the university administration. 5.7 The Graduate Studies Programme The School of Management, being fully committed in implementing its graduate studies programmes and focused on of Masters and PhD programmes by research is evident from the impressive increase in the number of candidates and graduates since the introduction of the programmes. Master and Ph.D. Programmes by Research The Master s and Ph.D. by research programmes are offered on a full-time and part-time basis. The research clusters that have been identified by the School are as follows: (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f)
Enterprise Governance. Leadership and Work Value. Internationalisation. Technology Management. Consumer Market-based Research. Finance Market-based Research.
The School has been successful in getting both local and foreign students to register for its research programmes. For details, please refer www.management.usm.my
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6.0 LIST AND DESCRIPTION OF COURSE ATW103/3 - BUSINESS LAW This course exposes students to principles of business law as derived from case law and statute law. It is hoped that students will have a general understanding of those laws applicable to them in a business relationship, be it as an individual/ partner or in the context of the management and running of a business entity in the Malaysian business environment. ATW104/4 - INTRODUCTION TO MANAGEMENT The course aims to provide students with the theories, concepts, techniques and practices of modern management which are important in the context of the business world. It emphasizes four essential management functions: planning, organizing, leading and controlling. Students are exposed to the most contemporary and up-todate account of the changing management environment and management practices in real-life situations. ATW107/3 - MICROECONOMICS This course emphasizes on market operation in order to understand how the economy system is functioning. While forming a coherent view on the economic reality, microeconomics provides techniques that may increase the role in developing public policy and individual decision-making. Other topics that will be discussed are the elasticity of demand and supply, system of economy, theory and cost of production, and advantages and disadvantages of a market structure. ATW108/3 - MACROECONOMICS This course exposes the students to understand the macroeconomic environment in which businesses, households and governments operate. Consequently, students need to understand macroeconomic theory and be able to apply that theory in interpreting and analyzing macroeconomic information, events and policy. ATW111/3 - FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING This course introduces the principles of financial accounting to students which encompasses basic accounting concept and model, accounting cycle, cash and internal control, sales debtors, purchase, creditors and goods cost sold, fixed asset, intangible asset and depreciation, inventory and partnership.
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ATW124/3 - INTRODUCTION TO MANAGERIAL PSYCHOLOGY This course exposes students to managerial psychology. This course incorporates a study of the theories and research about basic managerial topics in psychology as well as their relationship to the psychological functioning of the individual as a social being. Students will develop an insight into managing themselves as well as working with and managing others, more effectively. Pre-requisite: Introduction to Management ATW202/3 - BUSINESS RESEARCH METHOD This course is to give exposure to students regarding issues in research, formulation of problems, hypothesis, theories, research evaluation, research design, data measurement and collection, sampling, data analysis and research report writing. ATW211/3 - ACCOUNTING MANAGEMENT This course aims to give a lead to students on planning, control and decision making are among several management main functions. The main focus of this course is to provide accounting information production to be used by managers in planning and supervising business operations and to make specific decision when necessary. Important account information is emphasized in this course is goods cost, activity, and budget. ATW223/3 - OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT This course contains the theories and applications of operations management. It comprises strategies, tactics and operations of management of the transformation processes and the delivery of goods and services. Therefore, this course considers operations management problems and provides qualitative and quantitative solutions to improve efficiency and effectiveness. Pre-requisite: AEW125/4 - Business Statistics ATW241/3 - PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING This course is an introduction of marketing course to students. It encompasses theory and marketing philosophy that focuses on elements such as product, price, place and promotion which is the foundation of marketing theory building. In addition students are also be given exposure how environmental factors such as technology development, consumer, marketing and global community can influence the current marketing practices. ATW251/3 - ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOUR This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge of the complex interplay between people and the organizations in which they work. It prepares them to appreciate how the findings of behavioral sciences can be applied to solve the problems involving human behavior in the workplace. Pre-requisite: ATW104/4 - Introduction to Management 74
ATW262/4 - PRINCIPLES OF FINANCE This course exposes student to the function of finance. It also introduces the basic concepts in finance such as time value of money and; risk and return in order to make financial decisions. These concepts are then applied to topics such as capital budgeting and securities valuation. Besides, policies on capital structure and working capital will also be looked at in the course. ATW306/8 - PRACTICAL TRAINING Practical training course is compulsory to all 4th year, semester two students. This training is conducted for a period of six months. Students will be assigned in organisations to gain exposure, real work life experience and practices of management executives that cover various fileds such as Marketing, International Business, Organisational Behaviour, Finance, Operations, Islamic Studies and Accounting. Students are also encouraged to do research collaboration that benefits both parties. ATW393E/4 - STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT This course concentrates on the ways of formulating, implementing, and evaluating strategies. Strategic-management concepts and techniques are studied. Students will use the knowledge acquired from previous business courses, coupled with new strategic-management techniques learned, to chart the future direction of different organizations. Pre-requisite: Final Year Students Only ATW394/3 - BUSINESS ETHICS This course examines how values and principles shape the conduct of business in our societies. Hence, it will focus on what businesses and professionals ought to engage in or not engage in rather than about how to stay out of jail. Nevertheless, legal implications too will be given some consideration. Pre-requisite: Final Year Students Only ATW395/3 - INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS This course aims to introduce students to the issues of international business and globalization. Among the topics to be covered are international trade and investment, international financial markets, and managing international operations. ATW401/3 - ENTREPRENEURSHIP This course introduces the concept of entrepreneurship and guide students through the process of creating a successful new venture. This course also provides a clear explanation of the process of entrepreneurship as well as the purpose of entrepreneurship. Pre-requisite: ATW251/3 - Organisational Behaviour 75
ATU397/4 - MANAGEMENT STUDIES This course is a basic research course for students who are keen to further develop their research skills. Students are given the opportunity to carry out an academic research the proper way. Knowledge in research method, basic statistics and research skills would be an added value for students taking this course. Pre-requisites: ATW125/4 - Business Statistic AEW112E/2 - BUSINESS COMMUNICATION I This course has been designed to increase studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; awareness about the functions and significance of communication in the business world. This course focuses on the application of communication principles in achieving business objective. Special attention is given to developing listening and conversational skill. AEW113E/2 - BUSINESS COMMUNICATION II This course has been designed to increase studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; awareness about the functions and significance of communication in the business world. This course focuses on the application of communication principles in achieving business objective. Special attention is given to the development of writing and conversational skill. AEW125/4 - BUSINESS STATISTICS This course aims to provide basic statistical method which is required in management studies. The concepts to be discussed in this course includes descriptive statistics, probability, probability distribution, sampling and sampling distribution, estimation, hypothesis testing (one and two populations), analysis of variance, chi square analysis, correlations and regression analysis and multiple regression. In doing analysis the student will also be exposed to the use of IBM SPSS statistics software.
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FINANCE AFW360/3 - CORPORATE FINANCE This course will give further exposure to the students to the basic concepts of finance like time value of money, valuation, and risk and return. These concepts will be applied in the in-depth discussion on capital budgeting, dividend policy and capital structure. The students will learn how financial managers use finance concepts in making investment and financing decisions in order to maximize value. Besides, mergers and acquisitions, and international finance, will also be covered. Pre-requisite: ATW262/4 - Principles of Finance AFW362/3 - MANAGEMENT OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS AND MARKETS This course exposes students to the function of markets and financial institutions. The focus of the course is on the management of financial institutions, rules and regulations, plans and financial analysis. The course starts with topics related to financial markets. It also analyzes the basic issues such as credit, liquidity, capital and bank mergers. Pre-requisite: ATW262/4 - Principles of Finance AFW364/3 - ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS This course emphasizes on how to manage and use the firm financial information and the financial concepts. These concepts are important in analyzing the financial data and making the decision from the economic perspective. Pre-requisite: ATW262/4 - Principles of Finance AFW365E/3 - INTERNATIONAL FINANCE This course exposes students to international finance. Three dimensions distinguish international finance from â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;domesticâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; finance. They are i) foreign exchange and political risks, ii) market imperfections, and iii) expanded opportunity sets. Financial managers should learn how to manage foreign exchange and political risk using proper tools and instruments, deal with (and take advantage of) market imperfections, and benefit from the expanded investment and financing opportunities. Pre-requisite: ATW262/4 - Principles of Finance AFW368/4 - FINANCIAL DERIVATIVES This course provides understanding on financial derivatives transaction on concepts, techniques and strategies on futures market and options mainly on hedging, speculating and arbitraging activities. Emphasize on Bursa Malaysia derivatives instruments such as FTSE BM KLCI Index Futures, FCPO, KLIBOR, SSF and OKLI. Pre-requisites: AFW360/3 - Corporate Finance 77
AFW369E/4 - SECURITIES INVESTMENT & PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT This course is an introductory investment course. Students will be exposed to the available investment alternatives and to the theory and practice of investments and portfolio management. This course covers the primary financial securities â&#x20AC;&#x201C; stocks, bonds, and derivatives, and methods for combining these underlying assets into a portfolio. Pre-requisite: ATW262/4 - Principles of Finance AFP311/4 - MONETARY ECONOMICS This course introduces the students to the principles of money and its role in the economy. They are also exposed to the equilibrium interest rates determined by the supply and demand of money. The aim of financial policy, the implementation of financial policy by central bank, comparison between the views of Keynes and Monetarist on aggregate demand and the impacts of financial policy on output and inflation are also discussed. Pre-requisite: ATW107/3 - Microeconomics, ATW108/3 - Macroeconomics AFP312/4 - ENTREPRENEURIAL FINANCE AND VENTURE CAPITAL This course emphasizes on financial management of small and medium enterprises. It covers important components involving venture capital financing, financial performance, financial planning and financial strategy. Pre-requisite: ATW262/4 - Principles of Finance AFP313/4 - PERSONAL FINANCE This course emphasizes on personal financial management. It focuses on cash management, trust fund, credit card, property financing, insurance and personal taxation. Pre-requisite: ATW262/4 - Principles of Finance AFP314/4 - PUBLIC FINANCE This course introduces the students to the public finance management through the exposure to government policies in relation to increase in revenues and the impact on the provision of public services. Students are exposed to the impact of taxation, budget analysis, social insurance policy, health insurance and allocation of government income on development and welfare. The impact of policies is not only on urban residents but also on rural communities. Pre-requisite: ATW262/4 - Principles of Finance
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AFP367/4 - ISLAMIC FINANCE This course explains the transformation of Islamic finance to be the one of the most viable and efficient alternative models of financial intermediation. This course also highlights types of challenges faced such as lack of standard financial products, regulatory disparities among regulators at the national level and the need for harmonized regulation across the globe. This course also exposes the students to several improvement plans so that the students could appreciate the development in contemporary Islamic banking and finance sectors. Pre-requisite: ATW262/4 - Principles of Finance AFP372E/4 - ECONOMETRICS IN FINANCE This course focuses on the background and application of econometric techniques in the area of finance. The course will introduce basic econometric concept and expose students to the the various methods and models commonly found in empirical finance research. Broadly, the class lectures will cover the basic econometric concept, classical linear modeling assumptions, modern time sereis econometric, and modern developments in empirical finance research, especially in asset pricing, testing of market efficiency and anomalies based on Efficienct Market Hypothesis (EMH), and financial volatility modeling. Students will have an opportunity to learn and practise the econometric techniques learned in class through lab demotration. At the end of the course, students will be able to understand, apply, and interpret the results obtained from their analysis. Pre-requisite: AEW125/4 - Business Statistics, ATW262/4 - Principles of Finance
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MARKETING AMW342/4 - SERVICES MARKETING This course aims to introduce students to the skills of marketing the services particularly by service organizations. Students will be introduced with the marketing concepts and service model, to understand the importance planning processes, marketing strategies and promotional issues which are related to the supply of services. Pre-requisites: ATW241/4 - Principles of Marketing AMW345/4 - MARKETING RESEARCH This course provides understanding on the research techniques in the marketing functions. It involves design development, data source, data collection methodology, sampling, data analysis, preparation of research report and the importance of research in the decision making process. Pre-requisites: ATW241/4 - Principles of Marketing AMW346/4 - INTEGRATED MARKETING COMMUNICATION This course emphasises the role and importance of integrated marketing communication as one of the promotion methods in marketing. Students will be exposed to how promotions are planned and implemented; media planning and selection; its use as a marketing tool in influencing consumer behaviour; copy and artwork preparation; advertising laws and regulations. Pre-requisites: ATW241/4 - Principles of Marketing AMW347E/4 - STRATEGIC MARKETING This course will introduce to student, understanding of strategic marketing management and its relationship with corporate strategy. Decision making analytical technique, strategic marketing analysis, internal and external situational analysis, strategic marketing models and marketing strategies would be discussed in this course. Pre-requisites: ATW241/4 - Principles of Marketing, AMW342/4 - Service Marketing, AMW345/4 - Marketing Research, AMW346/4 - Integrated Marketing Communication, AMW354/4 - Consumer Behaviour AMW354/4 - CONSUMER BEHAVIOUR This course involves the thoughts that people experience and the actions they perform in consummation processes. It also includes all elements in the environment that influence these thoughts, feelings and actions. These include comments from other consumers, advertisements, price information, packaging, product appearance, and many others. Pre-requisites: ATW241/4 - Principles of Marketing
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AMP346E/4 - INTERNATIONAL MARKETING This course aims to introduce students to the theories and activities of marketing management at the international level. Students should understand the effects of environmental factors and the organisationsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; culture on the tendency to explore the international market, the method to enter the foreign market and planning necessary strategies. Pre-requisites: ATW241/4 - Principles of Marketing AMP348/4 - RETAILING This course concentrates on the marketing issues of retailing. It covers the management of retailing institution (purchasing policy, pricing determination, management information system and sales person management). This course also discusses the influence of consumer behaviour, technological change and change of business structure in retailing. Pre-requisites: ATW241/4 - Principles of Marketing AMP350/4 - MARKETING MANAGEMENT PROJECT This course is a basic research course for marketing student who are keen to further develop their research skill in marketing. Students are given the opportunity to carry out the proper way of conducting an academic research. Knowledge in research method, basic statistic and marketing research would be an added value for students taking this course. Pre-requisites: ATW124/3 - Introduction to Managerial Psychology, AMW345/4 Marketing Research AMP351/4 - SEMINAR ON MARKETING ISSUE This course intends to expose students to become an informative manager to understand the importance of marketing and the way it functions for both products and services. This course stresses on the latest marketing issues such as consumer behaviour, technological change, social, political and legislation. Pre-requisites: ATW241/4 - Principles of Marketing AMP352/4 - INTERNET MARKETING This course exposes students to internet function as one of the promotional tool in marketing field. Student can understand how marketing is handled effectively by using internet. Overall, this course enables students to understand and apply internet-based marketing to decide about problems in marketing management in an integrated manner. Pre-requisites: ATW241/4 - Principles of Marketing AMP353/4 - BRAND MARKETING This course focuses on the role of branding and the importance of integrated branding as a combination method in marketing field. Students will be exposed to brand planning and selection, the link with consumer behaviour, segmentation, and positioning of goods and services. Pre-requisites: ATW241/4 - Principles of Marketing 81
ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOUR AOW354/3 - ORGANIZATIONAL THEORY This course exposes students to the concepts of organizational theory and structure. Students will also be taught how to apply these theories and concepts in an organization to ascertain that organizational effectiveness is achieved. Pre-requisite: ATW251/3 - Organizational Behaviour AOW355/3 - INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS The course aims to provide students with an overall understanding and exposure of Malaysiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s industrial relations laws and practices. Students are also exposed to the processes of industrial relations from the perspectives of management and unions/employees representatives. Pre-requisite: ATW251/3 - Organizational Behaviour AOW356E/3 - INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT This course exposes students to the concepts and contemporary issues of international management. Similarities and differences between international and domestic management styles would also be compared. AOW358/4 - HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT The course aims to provide students with the concepts, theories, and current techniques of human resource management. Students will also be exposed to the core functions of a human resource manager and how the role of HRM has evolved in the global environment. Pre-requisite: ATW251/3 - Organizational Behaviour AOW359/4 - ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT This course exposes students to the concepts of Organizational Development and the ways to plan and introduce changes to organisations. Pre-requisite: ATW251/3 - Organizational Behaviour, AOW353/4 - Organisational Theory AOW360/3 - MANAGEMENT PSYCHOLOGY This course highlights the theoretical underpinnings of the application of psychological principles in the management of organizations. Students will develop a deeper insight into managing themselves as well as working with and managing others, more effectively. Pre-requisite: ATW251/3 - Organizational Behaviour AOP361/4 - COMPENSATION & BENEFITS MANAGEMENT This course focuses on the compensation model, compensation strategy, and task analysis technique. Designing a strategic and effective compensation system to attract calibre employees and row to motivate them will also be discussed. Pre-requisite: ATW251/3 - Organizational Behaviour, AOW358/4 - Human Resource Management 82
OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT APW301/3 - MANAGEMENT SCIENCE This course aims to provide knowledge and understanding regarding some tools and quantitative models to solve practical problems in management decision- making. Specifically, this course will focus on transportation models, resource allocation model, linear programming (simplex and graphical methods), project management (CPM and PERT), decision analysis and queuing techniques. APW302E/3 - MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM This course exposes students to MIS and organization, data and information, computer technology and the database management system. The contents include the role of MIS in organizations, the concept of data and information such as representation files and tools, computer technology such as CPU and number systems, input and output, data storage, communication and information system design. APW373/4 - QUALITY MANAGEMENT This course contains concepts, theories, knowledge and techniques of quality control, quality assurance, total quality management, quality systems and standards. The impact of quality improvement and its assurance upon enterprise productivity will also be discussed. Appropriate operations management software will be introduced wherever applicable. APW379/4 - PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND FACILITIES LOCATION This course introduces project management (network analysis), selection of facilities location and use of computer software. It will focus on the planning, implementation, control, and termination projects. Project evaluations, costs, time, quality and leadership will also be discussed. APW380/3 - MATERIALS MANAGEMENT This course gives exposure to the students regarding the theory to an integrated approach for store and warehouse management, procurement, inventory management, value analysis, material requirements planning, JIT system and QS software for MRP. The contents include the theory and integrated approach for materials management, purchasing system, vendor selection procedures, price forecasting, international purchasing, make or buy decision, store and materials requirement planning and JIT system.
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APW382/3 - GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT This course will expose students to the various concepts and issues related to supply chain management. At the end of this course, students will be aware of the various factors and issues relevant to managing the supply chain successfully to support business and organizational functions. In particular, this course will address the critical strategic challenges involved in the management of the supply chain at the firm level. Discussions will cover issues such as the building blocks of supply chain strategy, designing the global supply chain and collaborating across the supply chain. APP378/4 - TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION MANAGEMENT This course aims to provide exposure to the concept of technology management and innovation, the importance and impact of technology management and innovation to organizationsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; performance. The scope of learning will cover the role of technology in value creation, competition advantage, development of technology, integration of technology management in the organizational planning, life cycle of technology, research and development, and management of technology resources and linkages. APP381/4 - SERVICE OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT This course consists of knowledge and skills of service operations management for example the service concept, new service development, customers and customer relationships, customers expectations and satisfaction, moments of truth, management of service supply chain, service providers, resource utilization, operations improvement, service quantitative models, service strategies, service culture and complexity of operations. APP396E/4 - ELECTRONIC COMMERCE This course explains the development of information technology and the Internet (ecommerce specifically) with an emphasis on developing the organisationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s web page, online electronic transaction (application and database development), server and network management.
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INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS ACE465/3 - SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ACCOUNTING This is an introduction course to develop awareness and knowledge on the social and environmental accounting. This knowledge is expected to provide alternative perspective and broaden thinking about conventional accounting. It will help student to understand the potential impact of accounting information on issues of social justice, ethics and the natural environment. This course will also review relevant laws and regulations from the accounting and tax. AIW301/3 - INTERNATIONAL CORPORATE FINANCE This course covers issues related to international corporate finance and firm international finance operation. The first part involves analyzing all the related issues of international trade policies, euro market and derivative monetary. The second part involves the related issues of international firm operation. This course will focus on the identification, measurement, and the effect of foreign exchange management, political risk implication toward international corporate finance. Pre-requisite: ATW262/4 - Principles of Finance AIW302/4 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; INTERNATIONALISATION OF NEW VENTURE This course focuses on the process of globalization that forces firms to operate in a challenging environment. It exposes the students to relevant strategies in the development of the world status firms in the global value chain and practicing the innovative and sustainable management. Pre-requisite: ATW262/4 - Principles of Finance AIW303/3 - INTERNATIONAL TRADE LAW This course introduces the students to the aspects of international commercial law which has an influence the ability of a firm to do transaction globally. Students will also analyze the agreement which is related to the sales of a product or service. This course will analyze in depth the effect of trade liberation from the perspective of ethics, politics, and economy. AIW311/4 - CULTURAL ENVIRONMENT OF INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS This course exposes the students to the environmental culture of international business. Students will be able to understand the importance of basic elements of culture which will shape the decision making process in international business and it will also teach them the process of conducting successful negotiations. This course will also relate the cross cultural communication and negotiation skills.
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AIW351/3 - INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT The course focuses on the theory, model and concept development of the international human resource management. It exposes the students to the management and development of the international human resource management, issues on the selection and recruitment, compensation and rewarding system, training and development, performance evaluation and carrier development. AIP359/4 - INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS STRATEGY This course focuses on the strategies to develop world class firms that practise innovative management style. This course covers issues on strategies selection that are suitable based on the current situation and emphasizes on the strategies employed by employers who carried out international business and investment. This course also focuses on the global chain concept that practises sustainable and innovative management principle. AIP398/4 - INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT PROJECT This course is designed for international business students to enhance their management knowledge in terms of doing research in specific areas of international business, international management practices and globalisation. The course offers students a chance to learn how to conduct a proper academic research related to international business. A good knowledge on basic research method and statistics is needed for this course.
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ISLAMIC FINANCE ASW380/3 - FIQIH MUAMALAT This course explains basic theories or principles in fiqih muamalat. This course also discusses the justification and validity of each contract that exists in market based on the principles of muamalat (transaction) in Islam. Several weaknesses which might be leading to Shariah non-compliant financial transaction will also be part of the important sections in this course. ASW382/3 - ISLAMIC FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT This course focuses on firmâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s financial management from the Islamic perspective. The students will be exposed to the concepts and techniques of financial decision making based on Islamic muamalat (transaction) principles, especially those pertaining to investment and financing. ASW384/3 - ISLAMIC FINANCIAL INSTITUTION This course provides an overall picture about various financial institutions perceived as important to support the establishment of financial industry which complies with Islamic principles. Particularly, the role played by supporting institution such as Takaful for risk management and Islamic capital market for investment will be stressed. ASW386/3 - ISLAMIC BANKING This course introduces students to the concepts of Islamic banking and highlights the differences between Islamic and conventional banking principles. The students are also exposed to the benefits of Islamic financial products relative to those offered by conventional banks. Other topics such as various Islamic contracts applicable to Islamic banks, deposits, takaful, corporate governance and the role of central banks will also be discussed in this course. ASW388/4 - ISLAMIC CAPITAL MARKET This course introduces the students to the key concepts, rules and transaction mechanisms involving Islamic capital market instruments including equity based instruments, sukuk and derivatives. It also explains Islamic venture capital as an alternative in raising funds. ASW390/4 - ISLAMIC ACCOUNTING AND AUDITING This course is an introduction to Islamic Accounting for Shariah compliant financial transactions. It also discusses similarities and differences of accounting concepts between Shariah perspective and conventional. The course explains the accounting treatment and presentation for Zakat on business in the financial statements of entities that pay Zakat. In addition, the course provides guidance on the application of auditing in Islamic finance. 87
ASP392/4 - MANAGEMENT FROM ISLAMIC PERSPECTIVE This course introduces the concept and various aspects of management from an Islamic perspective. It intends to give an understanding and develop the skills in managing and decision-making in accordance to the Shariah principles. ASP394/4 - ISLAMIC ECONOMICS This course introduces students to the basic premise that the study of Islamic economics proceeds from the Islamic worldview and has to be developed according to a methodology that is founded upon this worldview. Therefore the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;foundationsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; that need elaboration are the Islamic worldview, Islamic economic methodology and features of an Islamic economic system. ASP396/4 - TAKAFUL AND RISK MANAGEMENT This course introduces students to the concepts, business models, and Syariah principles in Takaful. The students are exposed to the types of Takaful, current issues related to Takaful and discussion on the role of Takaful in the context of risk management. ASP398/4 - MANAGEMENT OF NON-BANK ISLAMIC FUNDS This course exposes the students to management of non-bank funds such as zakat, wakaf, rahnu and so on. This untapped Islamic sources of fund could actually be helping in alleviation of poverty in Islamic world if some important issues resolved.
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INDEX Major
Finance
ATW103/3
- Business Law (73)
AFW360/3
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Corporate Finance (77)
ATW104/4
- Introduction to Management (73)
AFW362/3
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Management of Financial Institutions and Markets (77)
ATW107/3
- Microeconomics (73)
AFW364/3
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Analysis of Financial Statements (77)
ATW108/3
- Macroeconomics (73)
AFW365E/3
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International Finance (77)
ATW111/3
- Financial Accouning (73)
AFW368/4
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Financial Derivatives (77)
ATW124/3
- Introduction to Managerial Psychology (74)
AFW 369E/4
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Securities Investment & Portfolio Management (78)
ATW202/3
- Business Research Method (74)
AFP311/4
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Monetary Economics (78)
ATW211/3
- Accounting Management (74)
AFP312/4
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Entrepreneurial Finance and Venture Capital (78)
ATW223/3
- Operations Management (74)
AFP313/4
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Personal Finance (78)
ATW241/3
- Principles of Marketing (74)
AFP314/4
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Public Finance (78)
ATW 251/3
- Organizational Behaviour (74)
AFP367/4
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Islamic Finance (79)
ATW262/4
- Principles of Finance (75)
AFP372E/4
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Econometrics in Finance (79)
ATW306/8
- Practical Training (75)
ATW393E/4 -
Strategic Management (75)
ATW394/3
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Business Ethics (75)
ATW395/3
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International Business (75)
ATW401/3
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Entrepreneurship (75)
ATU397/4
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Management Studies (76)
AEW112E/2
- Business Communication I (76)
AEW113E/2
- Business Communication II (76)
AEW125/4
- Business Statistics (76)
90
Marketing
Organizational Behaviour
AMW342/4
- Services Marketing (80)
AOW354/3
- Organisational Theory (82)
AMW345/4
- Marketing Research (80)
AOW355/3
- Industrial Relations (82)
AMW346/4
- Intergrated Marketing Communication (80)
AOW356E/3
- International Management (82)
AMW347E/4 - Strategic Marketing (80)
AOW 358/4
- Human Resource Management (82)
AMW354/4
- Consumer Behaviour (80)
AOW359/4
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Organisational Development (82)
AMP346E/4
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AOW360/3
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Management Psychology (82)
AMP348/4
- Retailing (81)
AOP361/4
- Compensation & Benefits Management (82)
AMP350/4
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AMP351/4
- Seminar on Marketing Issue (81)
AMP352/4
- Internet Marketing (81)
AMP353/4
- Brand Marketing (81)
International Marketing (81)
Marketing Management Project (81)
Operations Management
International Business
APW301/3
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Management Science (83)
ACE465/3
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Social and Environmental Accounting (85)
APW302E/3
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Management Information System (83)
AIW301/3
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International Corporate Finance (85)
APW373/4
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Quality Management (83)
AIW302/4
- Internationalisation of New Venture (85)
APW379/4
- Project Management and Facilities Location (83)
AIW303/3
- International Trade Law (85)
APW380/3
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Materials Management (83)
AIW311/3
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Cultural Environmental of International Business (85)
APW382/3
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Global Supply Chain Mangement (84)
AIW351/3
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International Human Resource Management (86)
APP378/4
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Technology and Innovation Management (84)
AIP359/4
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International Business Strategy (86)
APP381/4
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Service Operations Management (84)
AIP398/4
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International Management Project (86)
APP396E/4
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Electronic Commerce (84)
91
Islamic Finance ASW380/3
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Fiqih Muamalat (87)
ASW382/3
- Islamic Financial Management (87)
ASW384/3
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Islamic Financial Institution (87)
ASW386/3
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Islamic Banking (87)
ASW388/4
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Islamic Capital Market (87)
ASW390/4
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Islamic Accounting And Auditing (87)
ASP392/4
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Management From Islamic Perspective (88)
ASP394/4
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Islamic Economics (88)
ASP396/4
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Takaful And Risk Management (88)
ASP398/4
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Management Of Non-Bank Islamic Funds (88)
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Please circle the number. 1.
This guidebook is very useful. 1
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The information provided in this guidebook is accurate. 1
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If you chose 1 or 2 for question no. 2, please provide the number of the pages(s) that contain the inaccurate information.
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The information provided in this guidebook is clear and easy to understand. 1
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I prefer to use the CD that is provided compared to this guidebook. 1
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3
Overall, I would rate the quality of this guidebook as good. 1
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If there is any other information that you think should be included in the guidebook, please suggest in the space below.
Please send this feedback form to School’s General Office in the 4th week of Semester I, Academic Session 2012/2013
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