Overview
The study of business and management offers
structured insight into both the theoretical and practical dimensions of
organisations and its management.
Students will gain detailed knowledge of the various key functional areas of a
business while developing an appreciation of the complex environment in which
businesses operate and a solid understanding of the relationship between
management theories and practice.
This course also imparts a wide range of crucial skills that make this programme
a great springboard for those intending to pursue a career in business.
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:
Communicate effectively through a variety of media to facilitate organisational
and business goals.
► Use analytical skills to make judgments and decisions and deploy problemsolving
methods in dynamic and changing environments.
► Analyse market and organisational conditions to identify and deploy
tactics, operations and strategies to drive success.
► Establish personal and organisational values, ethics, behaviours and
patterns of actions that engender trust, respect and collaboration.
► Demonstrate the ability to foster constructive professional and personal
relationships to achieve organisational goals.
► Apply problem-solving methods to address both market and organisationbased
problems with creativity and innovation.
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