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. By emphasising the
understanding of core business and international trade principles and
appreciation of the issues facing business internationalisation, including its effects
towards the traditional business management functions, the skills and knowledge
attained are highly transferable, giving students an advantage at the workplace.
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.
► Apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to make effective and
ethical business decisions.
► Construct and present effective oral and written forms of professional
communication.
► Apply knowledge of business concepts and functions in an integrated
manner.
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