MBA Online

Faculty of Business and Accountancy University of Malaya

Faculty : Business and Accountancy
Department : Business Policy and Strategy
Programme of Study : Bachelor of Business Administration
Bachelor of Accounting
Course Code : CBEB1105
Course Title : Business Communication
Credit Hours : 3
Course Prerequisite(s) / None
Minimum Requirement(s) :
Learning Outcomes : At the end of this course, students should be able to:
1. Identify theories, studies, principles, and ways to overcome problems
in a business organization.
2. Apply various written communication methods available in a modern
business organization.
3. Demonstrate verbal and writing skills through individual and group
presentations.
4. Demonstrate awareness on the importance of effective communication
in the business environment.
5. Apply the various research methods and report writing frameworks
that are used in academic research and practical projects.
Synopsis of Course Contents : An introduction to how problems in business organizations are identified
and communication in business is conducted to overcome the problems.
The students shall demonstrate the ability to make individual and group
presentations. The students also shall have the awareness on the
importance of effective communications, able to apply various research
methods and report writing.
Assessment : Continuous Assessment: 50%
Final Examination : 50%

Graduate School of Economics and Business Administration at Hokkaido University

Japanese Language Program

Although Hokkaido University offers some Japanese language Lessons, it does not have a program for studying Japanese as a second language. Please remember that you are required to have advanced Japanese language ability to be accepted to our school. For more information, see the ISC homepage.

One of the most effective tools to hedge against market risk and distance similar products or services from competitors is an organization’s underlying brand identity. This course provides MBA candidates with the skills needed to successfully develop, manage and promote the core values of an organization’s brand internally and in competitive markets. We accomplish this through two specific components. First, we provide a framework within which MBA candidates will be able to study those factors that most often determine the overall success of particular brands in competitive markets. Second, we then provide practical tools to develop and implement winning brands, including the ability to develop a clear market vision, implement a successful marketing strategy, identify and communicate with a specific target audience and position a product for optimal success. This course will especially focus on best-in-class branding strategies and practices across a number of industries.

ICS , Graduate School of International Corporate Strategy

[Term 2] Leadership (K. Ichijo) (2008/Term 1&2 (Fall&Winter))

This course is designed to prepare students for the challenges of leadership in a rapidly changing global business environment.

The course also helps students develop an understanding of what it takes to be a real transformational leader who can deliver the result promised. Students will learn the importance of leaders being deeply and passionately engaged in an organization and why their robust dialogues about people, strategy, and operations result in businesses based on intellectual honesty and realism. By studying the leader’s role in facilitating and executing change, students themselves are encouraged to become real transformational leaders who can enable their organizations to accomplish sustainable growth. During the course, students will learn the conceptual framework of leadership and improve their key conceptual business knowledge, especially about leadership, strategy, human relationships, and working in a competitive environment. Students are encouraged to enhance their personal leadership competencies through case discussions and lectures about how to initiate change.
Course Structure

This course will be divided into distinct two modules. The first module will be about the fundamentals about leadership. The main contents covered in this first module will be: (a) the function of leadership, and (b) leadership competency for making change really happen in an organization. The second module will be about creating the foundation of an organization with excellent ability to make change happen. The main contents covered will be: (a) the social architecture of an organization, and (b) how to develop leaders at every organizational level. By having leaders at every organizational level, an organization successfully and effectively can solve various problems that might be caused by environmental changes. Developing leaders at every organizational level is a crucial foundation for an organization good at execution.
Teaching Method

This course will be taught using the Harvard Business School type of case method. Students will be asked to prepare a case and discuss questions designated by the instructor for each session. Most learning will take place in class primarily from comments made by fellow students. The role of the instructor will be to facilitate stimulating discussion.

Seminar In Finance (EKM 4210)

This course introduces research topics in finance. Topics chosen in this course are based on the importance of the issues. Students are encouraged to expand the topics and the list of articles presented. The course objectives are (1) to provide a general picture of research topics in Finance. With the ‘big picture’, students will be able to assess contemporary development in financial theories, and (2) to help students write a research proposal. Students are expected to write a thesis in which s/he must demonstrate proficient research ability (conduct research and communicating the result to other people).

Marketing Management (EKM 2102)

This is a follow on from Marketing Management which explores in greater depth the basic marketing concepts. The course explains the methods, techniques, and processes of formulating and developing a marketing plan to achieve their marketing objectives through certain steps in the marketing plan which includes activities such as segmentation, targeting, marketing strategies and programs formulation technically called product, price, place or distribution and promotion, and action plan. The objectives of this course are to enrich students with a better understanding about (1) the mechanism of making marketing decisions, (2) basic marketing concepts and recent development in marketing, (3) the role of marketing managers, and (4) the ability to implement the marketing concepts they learn into a marketing planning project/exercise.

Public Sector Accounting (EKA 3502)

This course provides an introduction and framework of reference to comprehend and apply the concept of management accounting, financial management, budgetary, funds, and expenditure control systems in public: sector organizations. Among the topics covered are characteristics and definition of public sector accounting; planning, programming, and budgeting system; zero-base budgeting; financial accounting theory; public sector accounting performance measurement; and capital accounting. This course aims to develop students ability to analyze current issues and to identify and apply appropriate solutions.

The HKUST MBA curriculum is designed to develop your ability to operate successfully in a global economy, and manage effectively in the Asian context. There are two main components: required cores (~60%) and advanced electives (~40%). We also provide three areas of concentration for those who want to specialize.

Required Cores
The required cores cover areas in Accounting, Economics, Finance, Marketing, Operation Management, Organization Behavior, Strategy, Communications, Business Laws and Ethics. They are arranged in three tiers - foundation function, and integration - to provide a foundation for further study in chosen areas.

Advanced Electives
Advanced electives comprise over 40% of the HKUST MBA curriculum, allowing participants to strengthen their expertise in particular areas of interest.

Approximately 50 electives are offered each year. A mix of full-time, part-time and exchange-in participants take electives together to encourage integration and experience sharing. Students joining the international exchange program can take electives in partner schools and transfer credits back to HKUST.

Concentrations
We provide three optional concentrations for those who want to specialize in China business, Financial Services, and IT Management. Students interested can apply for a specific concentration by fulfilling credit requirements with the relevant electives.

Course Delivery and Assessment
Course delivery methods range from lectures, discussions, seminars and case analysis to simulation, individual and group projects and presentations. Assessment may include class participation, individual assignments, group projects and presentations, quizzes and exams, depending on the nature of the course. Faculty members select the appropriate mix of delivery and assessment for the best teaching results.

Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST)

In 1998 two of the world’s leading universities united with a common goal: to foster a new network of leaders with global insights and local sensitivities.

The Kellogg–HKUST Executive MBA program is the result of this joint venture.

From the beginning, strict parameters were established to assure the success of the program. Students are required to be mature senior executives able to demonstrate academic and real world business achievement.

Faculty is handpicked for their ability to constantly stimulate, inspire and challenge their sophisticated students.

The program was designed to take the students out of their comfort zones and into new areas of thinking that spanned both industry and vocation.

In the intervening years, more than 500 executives have graduated from the program.

Individually they are blazing new trails in world trade, taking multinational companies to new heights and creating wealth for the benefit of us all.

Collectively they represent the best and brightest of Asia’s managerial and entrepreneurial talent.

We call them The World Class.

University of Guam

BBA Foundation Component

Students are required to complete fifty-one (51) semester credit hours selected from the BBA Foundation. These courses are fundamental to understanding the commercial world and developing sound business skills.

BBA Foundation courses are to be taken in each of a student’s four years at the University. Courses beginning with the number 1 are suggested for freshmen (e.g. BA110); 2 for sophomores (e.g. BA260); 3 for juniors (e.g. BA320); and 4 for seniors (e.g. BA440). During the senior year after having completed most of the General Education and Foundation coursework, students take courses that challenge the fundamental concepts learned. BA441 Operations Management, BA481 Practical Applications in Small Business / Entrepreneurship or BA482 Business / Research Internship, students prepare for the practice of business. They work on projects, meet practicing professionals, and enhance their understanding of how organizations operate. In the capstone BA480 Business Strategy and Policy, students examine business problems from a general management perspective, use and integrate concepts form different functional perspectives, develop strategy, make strategic decisions, and analyze the factors that affect the ability of a business to execute its strategy.

The School intends that its students achieve the following learning outcomes from the BBA Foundation Component. Successful students will:
Understand the management process, the profit motive, and how firms operate and compete
Apply fundamental concepts and techniques from the functional areas of accounting, economics, finance, information technology, marketing and management to island, national and global business environments
Know how to deploy and manage diverse resources using a variety of management processes
Know how legal, regulatory and political environments affect business decisions
Solve business problems using case analysis, statistics and functional principles
Effectively use teamwork, leadership, and written and oral communication skills in business situations
Recognize ethical issues and develop socially responsible resolutions
Solve business problems in real-world situations to the satisfaction of practicing managers
Integrate fundamental concepts in developing strategic plans and making general management decisions
Observe and network with business managers and professionals.

BBA Foundation required coursework
Principles of Financial Accounting
BA201 Principles of Managerial Accounting
Basic Statistics for Business and Economics
BA240 Management of Organizations
BA260 Fundamentals of Marketing
PA233 Impact of Government Regulatory Admin
BA310 Applied Statistics for Business Decisions
BA320 Basic Business Finance
BA330 Info. Technology and Networks for Business
BA340 Human Resource Management
BA333 Mgmt. Info. Systems OR
BA380 E-Business
BA252 International Tourism OR
BA341 International Business Environment OR
BA420 International Corporate Finance OR
BA460 International Marketing varies with course
LW442 Business Law 1
BA440 Organizational Behavior
BA240, SO101 / PY101
PA405 Ethics in the Professions