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Faculty of Business and Accountancy University of Malaya

: Marketing and Information Systems
Programme of Study : Bachelor of Business Administration
Bachelor of Accounting
Course Code : CBEB1103
Course Title : Management Information Systems
Credit Hours : 3
Course Prerequisite(s) / None
Minimum Requirement(s) :
Learning Outcomes : At the end of this course, student should be able to:
1. Describe concepts and issues pertaining to information systems.
2. Discuss the use of information system in business organisation.
3. Analyze the advantages and disadvantages related to information
systems and technology in organisation.
4. Evaluate the appropriate IS solutions available to solve business
problems.
5. Apply appropriate IS in organisations.
Synopsis of Course Contents : The course focuses on the usage of information technology in business
enterprise. The course will discuss how companies use information
systems applications to coordinate activities, decisions, and knowledge
across the enterprise and thus create business value for both customers
and suppliers. Supply chain management, customer relationship
management, and knowledge management in addition to enterprise
systems that firms use today to achieve digital integration will also be
discussed. Appropriate real world issues and group projects will enhance
student learning in providing an insight to solving real world information
systems issues.
Assessment : Continuous Assessment : 50%
Final Examination : 50%

Faculty of Business and Accountancy University of Malaya

Faculty : Business and Accountancy
Department : Marketing and Information Systems
Programme of Study : Bachelor of Business Administration
Bachelor of Accounting
Course Code : CBEB2105
Course Title : Business Research
Credit Hours : 3
Course Prerequisite(s) / None
Minimum Requirement(s) :
Learning Outcomes : At the end of this course, students should be able to:
1. Describe the importance of scientific research in business.
2. Differentiate among the various methods and techniques in business
research.
3. Differentiate different methods and approaches in conducting research.
4. Apply the techniques and concept in a research project in a systematic
manner.
5. Analyse the data collected from the research.
Synopsis of Course Contents : This course introduces students to various problem situations that occur
in business; how these problems are identified; and, how they are solved
by using the different methods in business research.
Assessment : Continuous Assessment : 50%
Final Examination : 50%

Faculty of Business and Accountancy University of Malaya

Faculty : Business and Accountancy
Department : Management Accounting and Taxation
Programme of Study : Bachelor of Business Administration
Course Code : CTEB 2203
Course Title : Management Accounting
Credit Hours : 3
Course Prerequisite(s) / Pass CAEA 1101 Principles of Financial Accounting
Minimum Requirement(s) :
Learning Outcomes : At the end of this course, students should be able to:
1. Explain the basic management accounting principles and concepts.
2. Explain basic cost classifications and cost behaviour.
3. Identify the elements of cost and appropriate accounting treatments
of the three basic elements of cost; namely material, labour and
overheads.
4. Apply basic costing techniques and relevant information in planning,
control, and decision making.
5. Incorporate motivational, behavioural and ethical issues in decision
making at operational level.
Synopsis of Course Contents : This course is designed specifically for non-accounting students and
discusses basic management accounting concepts and techniques. This
course describes the use of relevant accounting information to assist in
planning, control and managerial decision-making. The topics covered
include basic management accounting concepts and principles; cost terms,
classifications and behaviour; cost-volume-profit analysis; basic costing
techniques; preparation of budgets; and relevant information for decision
making.
Assessment : Continuous Assessment : 50%
Final examination : 50%

Faculty of Business and Accountancy University of Malaya

Faculty : Business and Accountancy
Department : Financial Accounting and Auditing
Programme of Study : Bachelor of Accounting
Course Code : CAEA3435
Course Title : Internal Auditing
Credit Hours : 3
Course Pre-requisite(s) /
Minimum Requirement(s) : Pass CAEA2218 Auditing Principles
Learning Outcomes : At At the end of this course, students should be able to:
1. Explain the roles of internal audit function in ensuring good corporate
governance.
2. Describe the basic theories, concepts and processes of internal
auditing.
3. Apply the basic knowledge in prescribing the internal audit procedures.
4. Analyze different types of audit performed by the internal auditors.
5. Evaluate the importance of ethics in internal audit.
Synopsis of Course Contents : This course discusses the basic theories, concepts, processes and
applications of internal auditing. It emphasises the role of internal audit
function in ensuring good corporate governance. Students will also be
exposed to relevant ethical issues.
Assessment : Continuous Assessment : 40%
Final Examination : 60%

Faculty of Business and Accountancy University of Malaya

Faculty : Business and Accountancy
Department : Financial Accounting and Auditing
Programme of Study : Bachelor of Accounting
Course Code : CAEA3433
Course Title : Specialised Financial Accounting and Reporting
Credit Hours : 3
Course Pre-requisite(s) /
Minimum Requirement(s) : CAEA1214 Financial Accounting and Reporting II
Learning Outcomes : At the end of this course, students should be able to:
1. Explain accounting issues related to selected specialised industries.
2. Explain problems in selected specialised industries that have salient
features and unique accounting treatments.
3. Apply relevant MASB approved standards to account for transactions
or events in the selected specialised industries.
4. Prepare extract of financial statements showing the disclosure of items
related to selected specialised industries.
5. Evaluate the importance of ethics in financial reporting of the selected
specialised industries.
Synopsis of Course Contents : This course exposes students to salient features of the selected specialised
industries such as oil and gas, banking and financial institutions,
aquaculture, plantation and insurance. It covers the applicable accounting
standards and governing acts and guidelines to these industries. Students
will also be exposed to ethical issues in these selected specialised
industries.
Assessment : Continuous Assessment : 40%
Final Examination : 60%

Faculty of Business and Accountancy University of Malaya

Faculty : Business and Accountancy
Department : Marketing and Information Systems
Programme of Study : Bachelor of Business Administration
Bachelor of Accounting
Course Code : CBEB2307
Course Title : E-Commerce
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. Identify the e-commerce concepts and theories
2. Discuss the impacts of e-commerce on consumer decisions to buy
products on the Internet, as well as the impacts on organisations
industries.
3. Describe various e-commerce applications available to business
organisation
4. Analyse how Internet can assist organisation to successfully establish
competitive advantage, brand recognition and differentiation.
5. Develop and publish a website on the Internet, using the Microsoft
Office application (i.e. Microsoft Front page)
Synopsis of Course Contents : This course introduces students to the concept of e-commerce in digital
economy. This course also highlights e-commerce applications, for
example, e-retailing, online advertising, e-auction, e-supply chain, epayment,
and e-learning, etc. Current issues pertaining to e-commerce
such as, usage of cookies in e-commerce application, taxation issues,
intellectual property issues, and etc will be addressed. Students will be
taught to develop and publish a website on the Internet.
Assessment : Continuous Assessment: 50%
Final Examination : 50%

Faculty of Business and Accountancy University of Malaya

Faculty : Business and Accountancy
Department : Marketing and Information Systems
Programme of Study : Bachelor of Business Administration
Bachelor of Accounting
Course Code : CBEB2103
Course Title : Production Management
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 basic understanding of production and operation
management.
2. Differentiate the different frameworks of production systems.
3. Apply the concepts of production functions in factory and service
management.
4. Identify current trends in production management.
5. Analyse techniques and models of decision making.
Synopsis of Course Contents : The course is divided into two parts. First part consists of the nature of
operation management, forecasting, product, process, and service design,
facility capacity, location and layout and operation technologies.The
second part consists of quality management, strategic allocation of
resources, project management, Just in Time and lean manufacturing,
production planning, inventory management, resource requirements
Planning: MRP, and employee productivity
Assessment : Continuous Assessment: 50%
Final Examination : 50%

Faculty of Business and Accountancy University of Malaya

Faculty : Business and Accountancy
Department : Financial Accounting and Auditing
Programme of Study : Bachelor of Accounting
Course Code : CAEA1214
Course Title : Financial Accounting and Reporting II
Credit Hours : 3
Course Pre-requisite(s) /
Minimum Requirement(s) : Pass CAEA1112 Financial Accounting and Reporting I
Learning Outcomes : At the end of this course, students should be able to:
1. Apply relevant MASB approved standards to account for specific
transactions or events.
2. Prepare statement of changes in equity and cash flow statement.
3. Prepare interim and annual published financial statements.
4. Analyse financial statements and other related information.
5. Evaluate the importance of ethics in financial reporting process.
Synopsis of Course Contents : This course reinforces basic accounting knowledge and further exposes
students to elements of financial statements. The course covers topics
such as changes in accounting policies, estimates and corrections of
errors, events after balance sheet date, contingencies, accounting for
equity, deferred tax, cash flow statements, interim reporting and financial
statement analysis. Students will also be exposed to relevant ethical issues.
Assessment : Continuous Assessment: 40%
Final Examination : 60%

Faculty of Business and Accountancy University of Malaya

Faculty : Business and Accountancy
Department : Marketing and Information Systems
Programme of Study : Bachelor of Accounting
Course Code : CMEA2216
Course Title : Accounting Information Systems
Credit Hours : 3
Course Pre-requisite(s) /
Minimum Requirement(s) : Pass CTEA1113 Management Accounting I
Learning Outcomes : At the end of this course, student should be able to:
1. Identify the information requirement of an organisation in business
environment.
2. Explain the accounting cycles and systems related to each cycle.
3. Analyze the risks inherent in an AIS.
4. Describe the various control elements in an AIS.
5. Apply a business information system application package.
Synopsis of Course Contents : This course exposes students to computerized accounting systems in
organizations. It covers the accounting cycles, risks and control elements
in accounting information systems. Students will be required to use a
business information application package.
Assessment : Continuous Assessment: 40%
Final Examination : 60%

Faculty of Business and Accountancy University of Malaya

Faculty : Business and Accountancy
Department : Marketing and Information Systems
Programme of Study : Bachelor of Accounting
Course Code : CMEA3226
Course Title : Advanced Accounting Information Systems
Credit Hours : 3
Course Pre-requisite(s) /
Minimum Requirement(s) : Pass CMEA2216 Accounting Information Systems
Learning Outcomes : At the end of this course, student should be able to:
1. Describe the accounting information systems development life cycle.
2. Analyse alternative system development methods.
3. Examine current issues in accounting information systems
development.
4. Apply project management techniques in developing accounting
information systems.
5. Demonstrate the usage of a project management software.
Synopsis of Course Contents : System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and its objectives are discussed
followed by analysis, design, implementation and operation. Alternative
methodologies in systems development are discussed. These include
prototyping, end-user computing, etc. Current issues in accounting
information systems and advanced technologies information systems will
also be covered. Students will also be required to apply MS project.
Assessment : Continuous Assessment: 40%
Final Examination : 60%