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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%

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 : CAEA3225
Course Title : Corporate Accounting
Credit Hours : 3
Course Pre-requisite(s) /
Minimum Requirement(s) : Pass CAEA33224 Accounting Theory and Practice
Learning Outcomes : At the end of this course, students should be able to:
1. Account for financial assets including investments in accordance with
FRS 139.
2. Explain the concepts relating to preparation of group accounts,
including acquisitions and takeovers.
3. Prepare consolidated financial statements for basic group structure
and complex group of companies.
4. Prepare segment reporting information in accordance with MASB
approved standards.
5. Evaluate the importance of ethics in financial reporting process.
Synopsis of Course Contents : This course covers in detail accounting for investments, business
combinations including associates companies and joint ventures,
consolidated cash flow statements and segment reporting. 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 : 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%

Graduate School of Business Sciences at University of Tsukuba

Library

University of Tsukuba has a Central Library and three other libraries in Tsukuba, as well as Otsuka Library in Tokyo. Otsuka Library houses approximately 32,000 technical books and 500 academic journals and is equipped with an online search system. It also provides a request service to obtain documents from libraries in Tsukuba and other universities. For the convenience of students of the evening graduate school, the library counter is open during evening hours as shown below, and the reading room is available daily until 23:00.
Opening Hours
Monday: 9:00-17:00 (23:00)
Tuesday to Friday: 13:00-21:10 (23:00)
Saturday: 13:00-19:50 (23:00)
Sunday: 9:00-23:00 (counter unavailable)
Library Counter
Tel.: (03) 3942-6818
Graduate Laboratory

There are three fingerprint-protected graduate laboratories which can be used as a shared carrel or group discussion space. The graduate laboratories are staffed with graduate school personnel (associate researchers) who provide students with study consultation.
Computer Room

There are three computer rooms co-managed by the Master’s Program in Systems Management and the Doctoral Program in Systems Management. These rooms contain approximately 80 AT-compatible machines running Unix on several server machines. The OS can be switched to Windows XP. The computer rooms are available 24 hours a day, and can be used for computer exercises as well as student study sessions and self-learning.
Interuniversity Satellite Communication Network

The interuniversity satellite communication network, of which the University of Tsukuba is a participant, enables attendance at exchange classes among 116 participating institutions throughout Japan, primarily national universities, and allows for joint seminars with the Tsukuba campus.

Essentials of Leadership

The purpose of this course is to help you pick up the essential leadership skills needed in the practical business world. We will look into business cases in which protagonist initiates a change in an organization, empowers his/her subordinates as a middle manager, and leads a cross-functional taskforce from confrontation to success. After conducting an industry and a corporate analysis of the case in the class discussion, students will be given an opportunity to role play as the protagonist in front of class. Fellow classmates will take the position of stakeholders (Customers, Shareholders, Employees etc.) in the case to add reality.
Main objectives of the course are as follows.
1. Understanding the practical knowledge needed to run a company by connecting strategy to operations through leadership (communications and actions) and alignment of human resource systems.
2. Understanding the sequence of processes needed to initiate a change into an organization.
3. Learning empowerment skills to enhance the capabilities of an organization as well as that of colleagues and subordinates. Becoming familiar with the dynamics of a group and practical methodology in uniting a cross functional team.
4. Understanding about yourself through seeing what makes you feel comfortable and uncomfortable regarding management issues. Leadership can be best exercised when you are true to yourself. Lecturer believes that your professional life will be happier if one can find a good fit between your personal values and corporate values.

ICS , Graduate School of International Corporate Strategy

[Term 4] Brand Management (S. Akutsu) (2009/Term 3&4 (Spring&Summer))

This is an advanced marketing elective course that focuses on the development and implementation of brand management. Managers in charge of a brand(s) face many challenges, such as (1) developing brand strategies that synthesize internal resources and competitive strategy, (2) clarifying brand philosophies, (3) generating and motivating brand identities, (4) understanding the brand images of key customers in depth, (5) communicating brand identities effectively with customers, (6) designing a comprehensive brand architecture, (7) developing and implementing brand building programs, (8) evaluating brand’s value conceptually and quantitatively, and (9) managing brands over time and across cultures.

The goal of this course is to provide students with concepts, theories, models, and methods that will help resolve these challenges. It is complementary to the database-marketing elective as it places more emphasis on concepts and theories, while the database-marketing course stresses empirical methods and quantitative data analysis.
Course Structure

In the first class, the course overview is provided. Fundamental questions concerning brand are discussed such as (1) what is brand, (2) why it is important, (3) to whom it is important, (4) when it is important, (5) where it is important, how to build it, and who should be in charge. Guidelines for the group project are also provided.

Thereafter, the course is structured in three modules. The first module introduces key concepts and models of brand management. In particular, it closely examines different conceptualizations of brand equity and brand identity. Insights and implications each conceptualization conveys, as well as other related concepts, are discussed. A variety of measurement models and scales of brand equity are also introduced.

The second module covers the basic models of brand strategy and branding, as well as their relationships with organizational capabilities and market opportunities. Organizational capabilities of brand building are identified and their roles are discussed. Akutsu and Ishida’s Context Branding Model is introduced as a frame of branding that has been developed and proven in the Japanese and other overseas markets.

The third module covers brand portfolio strategy and other advanced topics of brand strategy and branding. David A. Aaker’s Brand Portfolio Model is introduced and its relation to Context Branding Model is discussed. Other topics include branding nations and branding in Asia.
Teaching Method

While this course consists primarily of case discussions, lectures, videos, and guest speaker sessions are combined to effectively teach both theory and practice. Due to the nature of this advanced elective course, students are expected to enthusiastically prepare for and participate in the class. Students have an opportunity to present the outcome of their group project in a later session.

International Organizational Behavior (EKM 3416)

This course offers an international perspective of organizational behavior. Specifically, this course elaborates the role and impact of globalization and cross-cultural management which include issues such as individual behavior, reward and punishment, leadership, motivation, teamwork, and organizational change and development. It is expected that by understanding the international perspective of individual, group, and organizational behavior, students will gain a broader knowledge on the theories and practices of managing workforce diversity.

There is one intake of the HKUST Full-time MBA program every year starts in late August, with two choices of program length - 12 or 16 months. The sample program calendar illustrates course schedule for both options.

Duration
By default, students will be admitted to the 16-month program. The intensive 12-month program is intended for candidates with strong work experience and international exposure. Those interested need to apply for this intensive mode of study upon receiving the admissions offer.

Credit requirements and program fees for both options are the same.

12-month Program
Allows minimum time-off from career while providing the benefits of full-time studies. Intensive schedule throughout to complete the program in one year.

16-month Program
No courses are scheduled in summer to allow for internship opportunity. Students join the international exchange program at our partner schools in the Fall semester of the second year.

First Step
Mandarin Language Training
A pre-session Mandarin language training of three weeks commencing in August will be available for interested candidates. Will be of value to those who plan to take up an exchange program or employment in China.

Residential Program
The first required core, Managerial Problem Solving, is a five-day residential program held in late August that includes class work and an experiential learning program. Case study training and group activities aim to build up cohesiveness.

Pre-course and Orientation
An optional 2-day pre-course focusing on quantitative and computer skills held in late August. Followed by a required half-day orientation to introduce the curriculum, faculty, career services etc.

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.

Admission Requirement

The HKUST MBA seeks to bring together a diverse group of participants with a variety of abilities, experiences and academic backgrounds. Applicants are expected to meet the following requirements: Strong bachelor degree:
Applicants for admission to the MBA program must possess a good bachelor’s degree (normally with Honors not lower than Second Class Lower Division or with an average grade of not lower than ‘B’) from a recognized university or approved institution

Minimum 3 year’s full-time work experience after the first degree:
Applicants’ previous work experience will play an important role in the overall assessment of their applications. Applicants are required to have at least 3 years of full-time work experience after obtaining their bachelor’s degree.

Satisfactory GMAT score or HKUST Aptitude Test:
In addition to possessing good scholastic records, all MBA program applicants are required to take the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT http://www.gmac.com).

Information about taking GMAT in China can be obtained from web site www.neea.edu.cn. Applicants are strongly advised to schedule the test well in advance of the test taking date (e.g. 3 months) to secure a booking.

Alternatively applicants may choose to sit for the HKUST aptitude test for the Shenzhen MBA program. The aptitude test will be in form of a GMAT diagnostic test, and applicants will be tested on their quantitative and verbal skill.

Take intake2008 for example, 4 training workshops were arranged on Sundays in May, 2008 and the test was scheduled on May 31, 2008 . The total fees for the 4 workshops, study material and the test was HKD 3,000.

A good TOEFL/IELTS result:
Applicants must demonstrate proficiency in English. Those with the following conditions could be exempted from TOEFL/IELTS test: - Whose first language is English; or
- Who attended undergraduate study with English as the language of instruction; or
- Alternatively, candidates can take HKUST English Test held in Shenzhen. The test includes 3 parts- Cloze Passage, Comprehension & Essay, similar with TOEFL; For intake 2008, the English test was in the afternoon of May31, 2008; The fee for English test was HKD500. )