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 : CBEB2303
Course Title : Organisational Behaviour
Credit Hours : 3
Course Pre-requisite(s) /
Minimum Requirement(s) : None
Learning Outcomes : At the end of this course, students should be able to:
1. Demonstrate the ability to work in teams, negotiate, discuss and come
to an agreement.
2. Demonstrate the ability to communicate more clearly and effectively,
verbally and in writing.
3. Describe the factors which can motivate people.
4. Understand and evaluate the different ways of looking at leadership.
5. Understand and apply all the other theories in organisational behaviour
in the work environment.
Synopsis of Course Contents : This course is an introductory to explore issues in organizational behaviour
in the context of work environment in business organization. Students
will be exposed to various theories in organizational behaviour. Among
topics covered include group dynamic, negotiation, motivation, leadership
and organizational politics.
Assessment : Continuous Assessment: 50%
Final Examination : 50%

Human Resource Management

Human resource management is becoming more essential to a corporation’s competitiveness in the context of globalization of businesses. The primary purpose of this course is to assist students in acquiring knowledge and developing skills necessary to effectively manage human resources in today’s organizations. Students will be introduced to conceptual frameworks and diagnostic tools that can be used to understand and analyze the various inter-related activities and functions that are the foundation of an effective human resource management system. Beyond assigned readings for the course, team-based learning and studies of human resource management practices highlighting situations in which managers are dealing with “real world” problems, including cross cultural frictions in global business fields will be extensively used to achieve these objectives.

Global Strategy and Organization

This course addresses issues of corporate strategy in the context of ever-increasing global competition. The course is designed to help students understand the nature and functioning of multinational (and typically multi-business) corporations, and fundamental managerial challenges they are facing. The course also aims to help students acquire frameworks and skills to analyze those challenges, and develop broad capabilities for international business management. The course is case-driven, and the cases give students an opportunity to apply concepts and frameworks in identifying and framing strategic challenges in international managerial settings and crafting effective responses to those challenges.

International Management (EKU 2207)

Description

The course introduces the internalization process of business and the approaches of managing business in a global context.

Topics

Characteristics and implications of internalization, the process of international market entry, causes and impacts of globalization, export and alliances strategy, foreign direct investments, portfolio investment, and international competition

Objectives

Provide students with knowledge globalization and management and market issues on globalization.

Bachelor of Business Administration [BBA] The BBA programme is designed for students who wish to pursue a career in finance, human resource management or marketing. It combines strong, functional training with intensive exposure to languages and computer applications, plus other sciences and social sciences. In the second year of the programme, students can choose to major in finance, human resource management or marketing. Students may also select a second major. The Finance major prepares students for careers as bankers, fund managers, investment consultants, and financial controllers. The courses required in the major combine the most up-to-date ideas pertaining to these areas with applications of the concepts within the Asia-Pacific context. The Human Resource Management major trains students to manage human resources in both profit and non-profit organisations. The courses are designed to prepare students to become members of the Hong Kong Institute of Human Resource Management. The Marketing major is designed to prepare students for careers in advertising, brand management, and marketing management in multinationals and local companies. The major is unique within Hong Kong in that it offers professional internship opportunities for students; and all graduating students participate in special training programmes in communication, professional image development and social etiquette, which give them a head start in becoming future leading marketers.

Management of Organizations

The mission of the department is to be a leading intellectual center for management and organization research in the Asia-Pacific region. To this end it continues to recruit and retain the brightest minds from around the world. It provides its students with the necessary training and preparation for them to become responsible and responsive professionals. It also works with local business leaders to identify and address pressing management problems through research, consultation and involvement in community activities.

Recognizing its unique position in the region where the notion of East meets West is epitomized, the department adopts a two-pronged strategy to develop global business knowledge and also accentuate its edge in building local expertise. First, the department encourages and supports its faculty to pursue their diverse research interests. Second, the department also makes concerted efforts to develop its strength in research on management and organization in the Chinese context.

The department’s faculty members are renowned for high-quality, cutting-edge research, and have published their work in the best management journals, such as the Academy of Management Journal (AMJ), the Administrative Science Quarterly (ASQ), the Academy of Management Review (AMR), the Journal of Applied Psychology (JAP), Organization Science (OS), and the Strategic Management Journal (SMJ).

The goal of the department’s PhD program is to develop outstanding scholars who are able to teach in major research universities in Asia and around the world, and who are able to become major contributors to the frontiers of management knowledge by publishing their work in the best management journals.

Our program provides solid training in the theory and methods of various fields of management such as human resource management and strategic management. Apart from rigorous course work, students gain hands-on experience in the research process through working with faculty members on research projects from the early stages of their study. Thus, the program offers students a highly stimulating learning environment and enables them to cultivate first-tier research skills to pursue academic excellence.

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.