Faculty of Business and Accountancy University of Malaya
Faculty : Business and Accountancy
Department :
Programme of Study :
Course Code :
Course Title :
Credit Hours :
Course Prerequisite(s) / None
Minimum Requirement(s) :
Learning Outcomes :
CBEB2308 Money and Banking
CBEB2310 Islamic Finance
CBEB2311 Financial Econometrics
CBEB2313 Mathematics for Finance
CBEB2320
Treasury Management
CBEB2321
Applied Financial Planning
CBEB3301
Risk Management and Insurance
CBEB3302
Investment
CBEB3308
Derivatives Market
CBEB3309
Bank Management
CBEB3310
Financial Markets and Institutions
CBEB3312
International Finance
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 : CBEB1102
Course Title : Management
Credit Hours : 3
Course Prerequisite(s) / None
Minimum Requirement(s) :
Learning Outcomes : At the end of this course, students should be able to:
1. Demonstrate their understanding of the basic management concepts
by defining, describing and applying management related concepts.
2. Explain the principles, functions and managerial processes of an
organization.
3. Analyze the differences of management decision making in the internal
and external environment.
4. Illustrate their positive attitude (e.g. responsible, hardworking,
cooperative, etc) towards managerial excellence.
5. Practice the significance and necessity of managing stakeholders and
apply management techniques that are more efficient and effective
Synopsis of Course Contents : In general, this course will cover the four major principles of management,
i.e. planning, organizing, leading and controlling. These four principles
make up the management process. Description of management process
will be explained in terms of the changes in the environment, particularly
the way globalization affect management. In this course, students will
also be exposed to other important aspects of management such as ethics
and social responsibility, making decisions, organization’s culture etc.
Assessment: Continuous Assessment : 50%
Final Examination : 50%
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 : Finance and Banking
Programme of Study : Bachelor of Business Administration
Bachelor of Accounting
Course Code : CBEB1109
Course Title : Business Statistics
Credit Hours : 3
Course Prerequisite(s) / None
Minimum Requirement(s) :
Learning Outcomes : At the end of this course, students should be able to:
1. Relate basic concepts, approaches and statistical techniques relevant
to business, accounting, economics and management.
2. Acquire skills in presenting, evaluating and interpreting daily problems
in statistical form and proceed to solve these problems using the
approaches taught in the course.
3. Employ various statistical methods used in business and appreciate
the presence of variability in business decision making.
4. Demonstrate awareness and depth of understanding of statistical
reasoning in the context of business environment.
5. Select the appropriate statistical techniques covered will include, Ztests,
T-tests, F-tests, correlation and simple regression. One-sample
and two-sample tests will be covered in dealing with complex
problems.
6. Use the computer (e.g. MS Excel, SPSS & EVIEWS) for data analysis
work.
Synopsis of Course Contents : Topics that will be discussed include definition and uses of statistics,
presentation of descriptive data, concept of probability, discrete and
continuous random variables. Other topics that will be covered include
statistical inference mainly in sampling and hypothesis testing. Common
techniques such as chi-squared test, analysis of variance (ANOVA), linear
regression and correlation will also be discussed.
Assessment : Continuous Assessment : 50%
Final Examination : 50%
Faculty of Business and Accountancy University of Malaya
Faculty : Business and Accountancy
Department : Finance and Banking
Programme of Study : Bachelor of Business Administration
Bachelor of Accounting
Course Code : CBEB 3308
Course Title : Derivatives Market
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. Compare and contrast between the different types of derivatives
instruments.
2. Identify the pricing mechanism for the different types of derivatives
instruments.
3. Discuss the different features of derivatives instruments traded in Bursa
Malaysia Derivatives Market.
4. Develop replication, synthetics and arbitrage strategies when trading
in derivatives instruments.
5. Evaluate the appropriate option strategies to achieve trading objectives.
Synopsis of Course Contents : This course aims to expose students to the various types of derivatives
instruments traded in the local and international markets. It will enable
students to understand the basic techniques of valuing the various types
of derivative securities including forwards and futures, options and swaps,
its usage in the capital markets and in financial risk management.
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 Accounting
Course Code : CTEA33437
Course Title : Advanced Management Accounting
Credit Hours : 3
Course Pre-requisite(s) /
Minimum Requirement(s) : CTEA3227 Management Accounting III
Learning Outcomes : At the end of this course, students should be able to:
1. Explain the changing role of management accounting in the current
business environment.
2. Apply advanced concepts, principles and theories of cost and
management accounting in case analysis.
3. Form solutions to complex managerial problems using case studies.
4. Express opinions of the efficacy of contemporary management
accounting theory and practice.
5. Analyse recent issues and debates in cost and management accounting
through critical analysis of theories, empirical research and techniques
in management accounting.
Synopsis of Course Contents : This course covers advanced topics and emphasises the latest issues in
management accounting in current and changing business environment.
Topics covered include theoretical aspects and the latest developments
in management accounting related to cost allocation, activity-based
costing, activity-based management, responsibility accounting, and
performance measurement. Comprehensive case studies and journal
articles are used extensively in this course.
Assessment : Continuous Assessment : 40%
Final Examination : 60%
Faculty of Business and Accountancy University of Malaya
Faculty : Business and Accountancy
Department : Finance and Banking
Programme of Study : Bachelor of Business Administration
Bachelor of Accounting
Course Code : CBEB2321
Course Title : Applied Financial Planning
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 concept of financial planning, and its impact on individual
life cycle.
2. Demonstrate ability to use financial statement analysis to evaluate
individual’s financial strengths and progress.
3. Illustrate understanding of the budgeting process, cash management,
tax planning and its relationship to the financial planning and individual
retirement.
4. Demonstrate understanding of alternative investments (insurance,
property, liability, health, and life insurance) available and the major
factors impacting the return on these personal investments.
5. Assess the benefits associated with proper estate planning, such as
discussion of wills and trusts, and asset protection techniques from
probate, long term care and estate taxes.
Synopsis of Course Contents : This is a comprehensive financial planning course and will focus on the
final three stages of financial planning which are income tax planning tax
planning, retirement planning and estate planning.
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 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 : Financial Accounting and Auditing
Programme of Study : Bachelor of Accounting
Course Code : CAEA3231
Course Title : Integrated Case Study
Credit Hours : 3
Course Pre-requisite(s) / : Pass CBEB3103 Strategic Management; CBEB3104 Corporate Finance and
Minimum Requirement(s) CAEA3225 Corporate Accounting
Learning Outcomes : At the end of this course, students should be able to:
1. Apply knowledge from the various accounting sub-disciplines and
other business related disciplines within an organisational context to
solve business problems.
2. Undertake research to understand industry structure and business
environment.
3. Synthesise information to solve business problems in unstructured
business environment.
4. Communicate ideas, views and recommendations effectively, both
verbally and in writing and work in team.
5. Evaluate ethical issues in decision making process.
Synopsis of Course Contents : This is a capstone course for the Bachelor of Accounting programme,
which integrates knowledge from financial accounting, management
accounting, taxation, audit, finance, management, information technology
and business related courses. Experiential exercises are embedded in this
course to support learners’ effort in independent learning. Students will
also be exposed to relevant ethical issues.
Assessment : Continuous Assessment: 40%
Final Examination : 60%