Overview
The global nature of today’s marketplace demands a new type of graduate: One
equipped with the fundamentals of market economies and the multivalent forces
that shape the operating environments of organisations, both nationally and
internationally.
This course provides a comprehensive and integrated understanding of general
business and management principles in a contemporary and international context
across a complete spectrum of disciplines. It also develops in-depth
understanding and nurtures essential skills vital for career advancement in a
global business environment.
Learning Outcomes
The course is designed to integrate a deep understanding of the subject matter
with the development of key skills and competencies needed to adapt to a rapidly
changing, dynamic, and competitive global marketplace. Upon completion,
students will be able to:
► Demonstrate knowledge of concepts and procedures related to business
functions and processes.
► Evaluate the legal, social and economic environments of business.
► Apply industry- and discipline-specific tools to the analysis of targeted
international business opportunities and challenges.
► Identify ethical obligations and responsibilities of business.
► Analyse human capital dynamics and management tactics in cross-cultural
international environments.
► Construct and present effective oral and written forms of professional
communication.
Course Subjects
Students will be exposed to a number of critical areas over 3 semesters and are
assessed through a combination of written examinations and assignments.
Year 1:
► Accounting & Business Environment
► Microeconomics
► Organisational Behaviour
► Marketing Management
► Basic Business Statistics (Elective)
► Management (Elective)
► Ethnic Studies (MPU)
Year 2:
► Financial Management
► Human Resource Management
► Strategic Management
► Operations Management
► Business Communication (Elective)
► Management Information System (Elective)
► Community Service (MPU)
► Critical Thinking Skills (MPU)
► Ethics of Communication (MPU)
Year 3:
► As required by the respective partner universities