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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 : 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 : Business Policy and Strategy
Programme of Study : Bachelor of Business Administration
Bachelor of Accounting
Course Code : CBEB1104
Course Title : Human Resource 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 human resource
management concepts by defining, describing and applying these
concepts.
2. Explain the principles and techniques of human resource management.
3. Analyse effective ways of dealing with problems in performance
appraisal, discipline, selection, and compensation administration.
4. Illustrate the development of HR systems for real-world situations.
5. Apply the HR laws for workers in Malaysian organisations, including
the Employment Act.
Course Synopsis This course introduces students to the concepts, principles and functions
involved in developing human resource systems. These systems include
staffing, training and development, performance appraisal, compensation
as well as benefits and services.
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 : Business Policy and Strategy
Programme of Study : Bachelor of Business Administration
Course Code : CBEB2106
Course Title : Business Law
Credit Hours : 3
Course Prerequisite(s) / None
Minimum Requirement(s) :
Learning Outcomes : At the end of this course, students should be able to:
1. Underline the basic framework of Malaysian Legal System.
2. Apply the essential elements of contract law.
3. Discuss the concept of agency and the rights and duties of the principal
and his agent.
4. Explain the concept of partnership and the liabilities of partners.
5. Identify the elements of tort.
Synopsis of Course Contents : Malaysian legal system, contract law, agency, partnership and tort.
Throughout, this course, the students shall be able to apply, discuss,
explain and identify the relevant provisions of law.
Assessment : Continuous Assessment : 50%
Final Examination : 50%

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 : CBEB3101
Course Title : Business Ethics
Credit Hours : 3
Course Prerequisite(s) / None
Minimum Requirement(s) :
Learning Outcomes : At the end of this course, students should be able to:
1. Analyse the important governance and ethical issues that may arise in
business today.
2. Apply the relevant governance and ethical concepts that are necessary
for resolving those issues.
3. Explain the role of company directors in promoting good corporate
governance.
4. Analyse the role of shareholders in promoting good corporate
governance.
5. Analyse the role of regulatory bodies in promoting good corporate
governance.
Synopsis of Course Contents : Issues in corporate governance and ethics are highly topical issues in
today’s world of business. Governance and ethical issues arise in almost
every aspect of corporate life and it is the responsibility of managers to
handle these issues. The objective of the course is to sensitise students
to these governance and ethical issues in organisations and to provide
them with techniques for analysing and resolving those issues. With
growing public concern about the roles of owners and managers and
issues concerning “stakeholder” participation, the course will discuss the
importance of responsible corporate behaviour and good corporate
governance.
Assessment : Continuous Assessment : 50%
Final Examination : 50%

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 : CBEB3103
Course Title : Strategic 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. Recommend organizational direction of an organization.
2. Analyse external and internal environment of an organization.
3. Formulate strategies for an organization.
4. Implement strategies for an organization.
5. Evaluate and control strategies implemented in an organization.
Synopsis of Course Contents : This is a capstone course, which integrates materials and knowledge
acquired from prior courses conducted earlier in the program. This course
emphasizes on strategic management process to chart the future strategies
of organizations. This course demonstrates how other areas of study, for
instance: management marketing, accounting, law, production/ operations,
research and development and information system can be integrated with
the latest strategic management tools to achieve organizational success.
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
Course Code : CBEB3104
Course Title : Corporate Finance
Credit Hours : 3
Course Prerequisite(s) / None
Minimum Requirement(s) :
Learning Outcomes : At the end of this course, students should be able to :
1. Calculate and discuss historical returns, volatilities and risk premiums
using examples from Malaysian capital market.
2. Identify different approaches that are used to estimate cost of capital,
the effects of leverage on risk and return and the basic trade-offs
leading to an optimal capital structure.
3. Assess the implications of dividend policy on firm’s value.
4. Discuss issues associated with mergers and acquisitions in particular
the benefits, tax aspect of acquisition and cost of an acquisition.
5. Illustrate some of the most important types of risk and the need to
manage these risks.
Synopsis of Course Contents : This course will enable the students to understand and deepen their
knowledge of corporate finance theories. In addition, in will enable them
to understand various advance techniques related to risk and return, capital
structure, dividend policy, long-term financing instruments such as bonds
and equities, risk management and mergers and acquisitions.
Assessment : Continuous Assessment : 50%
Final Examination : 50%

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 : CBEB3305
Course Title : International Business 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. Explain the developments of international business in the last 100
years.
2. Explain the impact of globalization and ICT on international business.
3. Analyse the international business environment using the SWOT
analysis.
4. Apply knowledge of the functional approach in business to the
international business framework.
5. Synthesize the internal and external environments of international
business in order to comprehend the business strategies of
multinationals.
Synopsis of Course Contents : This course emphasizes the macro aspects of international business,
particularly the external environmental factors. In addition, it explains
the workings of the multinationals, using the functional approach in
elaborating about how multinationals manage the marketing, human
resource, production and other relevant functions. All these are within
the framework of globalization and the information communications
technology which have impacted international business in the last 50 years.
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%