Overview
This course is designed to provide students with a critical and reflective Overview
of a broad range of financial management practices to equip students with the
knowledge necessary to make decisions in real-world business situations.
Students will also develop in-depth understanding of both core and emerging key
business principles, concepts and applications across a comprehensive spectrum
of disciplines.
This complementary blend of knowledge, skills and abilities will enable graduates
to add value to any organisation, making this course a great springboard for those
wishing to become successful financial and business professionals.
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 in-depth knowledge of complex modern business concepts,
functions and procedures as well as contemporary issues and challenges.
► Observe and interpret financial markets while implementing best practices
in financial management to make plans, organise projects, monitor
outcomes and provide financial leadership.
► Apply best practices to create, evaluate and rebalance financial portfolios
to achieve investment outcomes.
► Demonstrate strong financial management and forecasting abilities,
ensuring the competitiveness of a company and increasing its value in the
changing global economic environment.
► Learn teamwork skills, the ability to understand the interests of different
groups, argue and conduct discussions, and strengthen communication
and conflict management skills.
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