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Programme Structure: Core Compulsory Courses (38 units) ADW 610/3 - Finance and Accounting for Management ADW

612/3 - Corporate Strategy ADW 613/3 - Management and Organisational Behaviour ADW 614/3 - Managerial Economics ADW 615/3 - Advanced Business Statistics ADW 616/3 - Management Information Systems ADW 617/3 - Operation Strategy ADW 618/3 - Marketing Management ADW 619/3 - Corporate Finance ADW 621/3 - Research Methodology ADW 622/5 Management Project ADW 624/3 Business Issues & Sustainable Development (New) Programme Structure: Electives (6 units) ADU 609/3 - Human Resource Management (New) ADU 610/3 - International Business ADU 613/3 - International Accounting ADU 615/3 - International Financial Management ADU 662/3 - Productivity & Quality Management

for you to choose. You may vary the sequence of the cours follow the pre-requisites (in Table 1). Table 2: Alternative Plans (July Intake)
JULY INTAKE Plan Year (Semester) 1 (1) Plan A 2 years ADW 610/3 ADW 613/3 ADW 616/3 ADW 618/3 1 (2) ADW 614/3 ADW 615/3 ADW 617/3 ADW 621/3 2 (1) ADW 624/3 ADW 619/3 ADW 622/5 Elective Option ADU 613/3 (E) 2 (2) ADW 612/3 ADW 622 (viva) Elective Option ADU 613/3 (E) ADW 615/3 ADW 621/3 Elective Options ADU 609/3 (E) ADU 610/3 (E) ADU 615/3 (E) ADU 662/3 (E) ADW 619/3 ADW 622/5 Elective Option ADU 613/3 (E) 3 (2) ADW 612/3 ADW 622 (viva) Elective Options ADU 609/3 (E) ADU 610/3 (E) ADU 615/3 (E) ADU 662/3 (E) 4 (1) ADW 624/3 ADW 618/3 ADW 614/3 ADW 617/3 Plan B 3 years ADW 610/3 ADW 613/3 ADW 616/3

Total units for graduation: 44 units

PROPOSED PLAN OF STUDY


To develop your Plan of Study, the following information is necessary: Table 1 specifies the pre-requisites for selected courses. For example, you must take ADW 610 Finance and Accounting for Management before ADW 619. The same goes for ADW 613, ADW 614, ADW 617 and ADW 618.
3 (1)

Elective Options ADU 609/3 (E) ADU 610/3 (E) ADU 615/3 (E) ADU 662/3 (E)

It is also highly recommended that you take ADW 612 Corporate Strategy after completing most of the core courses; and you must take ADW 621 Research Methodology before ADW 622 Management Project. Table 1: Pre-requisites
Take this course first ADW 610 Finance and Accounting for Management ADW 613 Management and Organizational Behaviour ADW 614 ADU610 International Business Management Managerial Economics ADW 617 Operations Strategy ADW 621 Research Methodology ADU662 Productivity & Quality Management ADW622 Management Project (register 2 semesters for viva voce) 4 (2) Before taking these core and/or electives

ADW 619 Corporate Finance ADU 615 International Financial Management

ADU 609 Human Resource Management

44 units to graduate: 38 units (core) and 6 uni *************************************************** For candidates from the JULY INTAKE, Table 2 presents possible alternatives

For candidates from the DECEMBER INTAKE, Table 3 presents possible 5 (1) alternatives for you to choose. You may vary the sequence of the courses provided you follow the pre-requisites (in Table 1). Table 3: Alternative Plans (December Intake)
DECEMBER INTAKE Plan Year (Semester) 1 (1) 1 (2) ADW 614/3* or ADW 617/3** ADW 615/3 ADW 616/3 ADW 621/3 2 (1) ADW 610/3 ADW 613/3 ADW 618/3 ADW 622/5 2 (2) ADW 612/3 ADW 614/3 or ADW 617/3 ADW 622 (viva) Elective Options ADU 610/3 (E) or ADU 662/3 (E) ADU 609/3 (E) ADU 615/3 (E) 3 (1) ADW 624/3 ADW 619/3 Elective Option ADU 613/3 (E) 3 (2) ADW 612/3 ADW 622 (viva) Elective Options ADU 609/3 (E) ADU 610/3 (E) ADU 615/3 (E) ADU 662/3 (E) 4 (1) ADW 618/3 Elective Option ADU 613/3 (E) 4 (2) ADW 612/3 ADW 622 (viva) ADW 622/5 ADW 621/3 ADW 624/3 ADW 619/3 ADW 622/5 ADW 624/3 ADW 619/3 Elective Options ADU 609/3 (E) ADU 610/3 (E) ADU 615/3 (E) ADU 662/3 (E) ADW 615/3 ADW 621/3 ADW 615/3 ADW 617/3 ADW 610/3 ADW 613/3 ADW 610/3 ADW 613/3 ADW 614/3 ADW 616/3 ADW 617/3 Plan A 2 years Plan B 3 years Plan C

* If choose ADW 614 in 1(2) then your elective optio ADU 609, 610, and 615

4 years ** If choose ADW 617 in 1(2) then your elective optio ADU 609, 615, and 662

ADW 614/3 44 units to graduate: 38 units (core) and 6 uni ADW 616/3

COURSE

CORE COURSES ADW610/3 FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING FOR MANAGEMENT ADW 612/3 CORPORATE STRATEGY ADW 613/3 MANAGEMENT & ORGANISATIONAL BEHAVIOUR ADW 614/3 MANAGERIAL ECONOMICS ADW 615/3 ADVANCED BUSINESS STATISTICS ADW 616/3 MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS ADW 617/3 OPERATION STRATEGY ADW 618/3 MARKETING MANAGEMENT ADW 619/3 CORPORATE FINANCE ADW 621/3 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY ADW 622/5 MANAGEMENT PROJECT ADW 624/3 BUSINESS ISSUES & SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ELECTIVE COURSES ADU 609/3 HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT ADU 610/3 INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS ADU 613/3 INTERNATIONAL ACCOUNTING ADU 615/3 INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT ADU 662/3 PRODUCTIVITY & QUALITY MANAGEMENT

ADW 610/3 FINANCE & ACCOUNTING FOR MANAGEMENT MENU

Accounting is the principal information system within organizations that identifies, measures, aggregates, and communica economic information to facilitate decisions. In today's globally competitive information age, accounting has assumed gre managerial significance and many organizations have committed substantial resources to revamp their accounting syste Numerous innovations in accounting practices have occurred in response to the changing competitive, technological organizational environment.

This course aims to provide an understanding of the accounting concepts used in the interpretation of accounting reports financial statements, which are prepared to assist effective management of a business entity. Managers should recognise t information requirements on which relevant decisions are based. This will include the financial decisions that the managers h to make such as decisions about financing activities and capital investment. Accordingly, this course has been designed to incl both financial and management accounting information pertinent to a managers decision making.

The financial accounting section focuses on external as well as on key internal users such as top management. It will include measurement of accounting information, the environment in which it operates, financial reporting and time value of money.

The managerial accounting section deals with information generated for managers and other employees to promote efficient effective use of resources. Topics include cost allocation, role of budgets, capital investment decisions and performa measurement and evaluation.

ADW 612/3 CORPORATE STRATEGY MENU

The course provides candidates with issues of attaining corporate advantage through the formulation and implementation Strategic Positions, Strategic Choices, and Strategic Actions. Considerations and discussions are focussed on the corpo environment, capability, purpose (directions), culture, processes, resources, change management, etc.

ADW 613/3 MANAGEMENT & ORGANISATIONAL BEHAVIOUR MENU

The course provides candidates with the knowledge of the complex interplay between people and the organizations in which t work.

Many people initially think that some of the course contents seem rather intuitive, or simply a matter of common sense. While can be true to some extent, the course covers a number of specific theories and ideas at individual, group, and organizatio levels that are based on sound systematic research, and are not always consistent with intuitive thinking. It is therefore important for candidates to pay attention to these specific theories and research findings and integrate them their (work) experiences rather than relying solely on intuition.

ADW 614/3 MANAGERIAL ECONOMICS MENU

Managerial economic is an interesting and fundamental part of the business curriculum. It concerned with resource-allocat strategic, and tactical decision that are made by analyst, managers, and consultant in the private, public and non-profit sector the economy.

Managerial economic techniques seek to achieve the objective of the organization in the most efficient manner, while conside both explicit and implicit constraints.

The main objective of this course is to reintroduce the principles of microeconomics and to demonstrate how application of th economics theory can improve decision making. The approach involves introduction of basic concept of managerial econom and then using these principles to analyze decision faced by managers.

ADW 615/3 ADVANCED BUSINESS STATISTICS MENU

Among others this course exposes candidates to statistical techniques for business decisions and business research. In particu it exposes candidates to use and interpret data for decision making; to enhance their skills in using statistical techniques business research; to enhance their skills and ability to use these techniques; and to use statistical packages (SPSS etc.).

The emphasis of this course is on the identification of the right techniques for different situations and the interpretation of statis software (SPSS) outputs in drawing inferences and conclusions.

ADW 616/3 MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM MENU

Course objective is threefold: First, to stress the role of information and knowledge in business organisations; second, to introd the basic foundation of Management Information Systems and how it affects business organizations; and third, to discuss w information systems are necessary to create competitive and efficient business organisations. To achieve this objective, the course is divided into three:

First, the Foundation Section covers the basic concepts of Management Information Systems, its components, its role in busin organisations, and its applications in real world cases. Second, the Technology and Telecommunication Section discusses the information and telecommunication technologies that necessary in the design, development, and management of information systems.

Third, the Business Systems Section focuses on the business organisations involving Data Management Systems, Electro Business Systems, Electronic Commerce Systems, and Decision Support Systems.

ADW 617/3 OPERATION STRATEGY MENU

The object of this course is to gain an understanding of the theories behind the operations strategies (OS) which we alw experience in the world around us. The study of OS is usually divided into three main sections for the purposes of clarity manageability though most of the contents in the sections are applied concurrently.

The sections are (1) Introduction, (2) Strategies, and (3) Tactics or techniques. All sections have both narrative and quantita contents. The contents in the sections comprise the exposition of productivity and value of the operations framework, and dimensions and challenges of competition.

Other topics include attributes of goods and services, product design such as reliability, process design such as layout capacity issues, monitoring and control of quality and quality improvements, location decision making, work study, supply ch challenges and issues, forecasting techniques and accuracy, efficient and effective materials management, challenges production scheduling of non mass produced products and project management besides a small section on OS history.

It is hoped that the inclusion of OS history will further enlighten understanding and appreciation of the nature of the course. At end of this study, participants should be equipped with an array of operations strategies for application in their area of work.

ADW 618/3 MARKETING MANAGEMENT MENU

Management deals mainly with defining who, what, why, where, why and how of organizations customer targets. In specific find, understand, provide and satisfy consumers (individual or organizational) of their needs and wants while the company ga profit and stay competitive. Because consumers and business buyers face an abundance of suppliers seeking to satisfy t every need, companies and not-for-profit organizations cannot survive today by simply doing a good job.

To remain as a player and survive in the competitive global marketplace, performing an excellent job is the key. The role marketing management is to enhance business performance by applying market driven strategies.

The importance of delivering customer satisfaction, responding to market diversity, managing the rightly sorted new prod development, real-time marketing, one-to-one marketing, recognizing environmental and global challenges requires marke management to be effective in acquiring and maintaining competitive advantage.

ADW 619/3 CORPORATE FINANCE MENU This course focuses on the role of the financial manager in creating value within a business organization.

The objective of this course is to provide an overview of the basic concepts and principles of financial management for effec financial decision making and its impact on the firm; an exposure to the issues of timing and uncertainty in the problem of as valuation; and an overview of the financial analysis models used for determining appropriate sources of capital and the effec use of long-term assets.

The emphasis thus would be on (1) the time value of money; (2) concept of risk and return; (3) valuation of stocks and bonds; strategic corporate investment decisions (which project to take); and (5) strategic financing decisions (optimal dividend pay policy and capital structure).

ADW 621/3 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY MENU

The principal aim of this course is to assist candidates in the process of identifying research topics and problems, and to prov them with a logical framework in which to consider such problems, the associated methodologies and the results.

Research in areas of business has grown, and continues to grow very rapidly. The ability not only to structure ones o investigations, but also to evaluate and critique the work of others, is of great importance. The course will therefore also provid forum in which candidates can actively develop their critical skills.

ADW 622/5 MANAGEMENT PROJECT MENU In partial fulfillment of the USM MBA degree, all registered candidates must conduct a business-related research project, write present the research report (dissertation). Evaluation is entirely based on the report and the presentation. Each candidate must register for this course over two semesters. The research topic must fall under the scope of FIVE Research Clusters:

Corporate Governance (Head: Professor Dato Dr. Daing Nasir Ibrahim); Technology Management (Head: Dr. Noornina Dahl

Leadership and Work Values (Head: Associate Professor Dr. Zainal Ariffin Ahmad); Financial Market-based Research (He Associate Professor Datin Dr. Ruhani Ali); and Consumer Market-based Research (Head: Dr. Nabsiah Abdul Wahid).

Each candidate is expected to collect and analyze the data in Semester 1 and do the write up the following Semester. E candidate must defend the research work done by conducting (via multimedia conferencing) a Viva Voce presentation.

ADW 624/3 BUSINESS ISSUES & SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT MENU

Details of this course will be available soon.

ADU 609/3 HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT MENU

The course provides candidates with a complete, comprehensive review of essential personnel/human resources managem concepts and techniques in an understandable form. Since managers have personnel-related responsibilities, this course is aim at all candidates of management, not just those who will some day carry the title "Human Resource Manager" or "Person Manager."

A primary objective is learning "how to learn from experience." Note: You must complete ADW 613 before enrolling in this cours

ADU 610/3 INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MENU

The growth of an international business market has become a major concern among countries that striving to compete glob With intense global market competition and the so called global economy take it shape, it requires that domestic and fore business managers have the knowledge of cultural, economic, political and legal environments of international business.

International business managers are also required the necessary managerial skills for making management decisions in international context. The concepts and principles relating to international business trade and investment, international strateg control systems and risk management will help the managers to manage and strategising their conduct of activities in compet environment.

Managers in international business activities are exposing to various management and decision. An adequate knowledge information about the background of the countries that the business conducted are equally important for the managers to man successfully.

ADU 613/3 INTERNATIONAL ACCOUNTING MENU

Differences in culture, business practices, political and government structure, currency value, business risks, tax regulations economic situation may influence the accounting practices of a country. Financial statements and disclosure tend to be difficu understand without understanding the culture and basic accounting principles of the country. This course is intended to desc the major factor that influence the preparation and practices of accounting standards. This course will also examine the effec these factors on harmonization of the accounting standards. In addition, it will also explore the information needed by the user financial accounting information to enable them to make good decisions in a world of complexity and dynamic internatio business environment.

ADU 615/3 INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT MENU

The course deals with financial management in an international context. International financial management still concerns with basic issues discussed and learned in domestic finance. However, the discussion of these issues will be extended by taking account the extra dimensions unique to international finance.

Three major dimensions distinguish international finance from domestic finance. They are: i) foreign exchange and political risk 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 (and take advantage of) market imperfections, and benefit from the expanded investment and financing opportunities. By doing

financial managers can contribute to shareholders wealth maximization, which is the ultimate goal of international finan management.

ADU 662/3 PRODUCTIVITY & QUALITY MANAGEMENT MENU


The course is meant to provide a conceptual introduction to productivity and quality control. It is designed to enable candidates to understand productivity and quality control worldview. Besides discussing the concepts of productivity and quality management, focus will also be given to the implementation of productivity and quality as the basic sources for the economic growth. The specific objectives are: to provide a forum for discussion on productivity; and to provide an exposure and discussion on quality control issues .

MBA

Introduction
The College of Business offers a Master of Business Administration (MBA) programme designed to address the needs of the worlds business leaders. Our programme offers managers with soft and hard skills and competencies to deal with the current business environment. It equips candidates with the knowledge and ability to lead flexible, responsive, efficient and effective organizations into the era of globalization. Our programme has the following features:

Specially designed for executives Allows candidates to balance their studies and work Lectures conducted during the weekends for working executives Eligible for bank study loans & EPF account 2 Recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education

Specifically, the objectives of this programme are as follows:

to support the training and development of knowledge workers; to provide candidates with a comprehensive set of skills and in-depth knowledge of management disciplines; to raise the effectiveness of managerial performances by developing skills analysis and judgement.

Admission Requirements

A bachelors degree with honours from UUM or any other recognized university; or A bachelors degree with at least 3 years of working experience; or A Diploma holder from a recognized university or institution with ten (10) years working experience and a minimum age of 35 years; or Other qualifications recognized by the UUM Senate.

Programme Structure

Minimum requirement: 42 Credit Hours (30 credits of core courses and 12 credits of elective courses or 30 credits of core courses, 6 credits of elective courses and 6 credits of Business Field Project)

Core Courses (30 credit hours) SEEG 5013 BJMP 5023 BKBM 5013 Managerial Economics Operations and Technology Management Management Accounting for Managers

GMUL 5063 Ethics, Law and Corporate Social Responsibility BPMM 6013 Marketing Management BPMN 6043 Leadership in Organization BPMN 6053 Management Information System BPMN 6023 Strategic Management SQQP 5023 Decision Analysis

BWFM 5013 Corporate Finance Elective Courses (12 credit hours) OR PMZ 6996 Business Field Project (6 Credit hours) and TWO (2) elective courses from the following lists: BJMP 5033 Project Management

BWFM 5023 Investment Management BPME 6033 BFMA 6043 BPME 6093 BJMQ 6213 Business Planning and Development International Business Entrepreneurship Development Seminar in Total Quality Management

BPMN 6073 Research Methodology SCCG 5013 BFMA 5053 BJMP 6023 BPME 6023 BPME 6053 Communication for Managers International Marketing Supply Chain Management New Venture Creation Entrepreneurial Finance

BPMM 6033 Relationship Marketing BPMN 6063 Organizational Transformation BPMS 6013 BPMS 6023 Theory and Philosophy of Muamalat Mualamat Management

BPMS 6033 BSMH 5093 STIM 5013

Mualamat Principle in Islamic Capital and Money Market Managing Change and Communication Information Technology for Managers

CODE ECO690 FIN670 MGT640 QMT660 ACC720 BRM681 ECO740 HRM730 MGT700 MKT750 FIN745 MGT780 MIS750 MKT755 OPM770 ABR795 GBI785 MGT790 MKT756 MKT757

D E S C R I P T I ON Economics Basic Financial Management Management and Organization Statistical Analysis for Managers Managerial Accounting Business Research Methodology Economics Analysis Human Resource Management Organizational Behavior Marketing Management Managerial Finance Managerial Decision Analysis Information Technology Management Product and Brand Management Operations Management Applied Business Research Global Business Issues Strategic Management Consumer Behaviour for Marketing Decision Supply Chain and Distribution Management

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