BUSINESS AND INFORMATION SCIENCE

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1 UCSI EDUCATION SDN BHD ( U) KUALA LUMPUR CAMPUS DU020(W) NO.1, JALAN MENARA GADING, UCSI HEIGHTS (TAMAN CONNAUGHT) CHERAS, KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA. +(603) (603) Latitude: (3 4' 46.37'' N) Longitude: (101 43' 59.58'' E) TERENGGANU CAMPUS DU020-01(T) BUKIT KHOR, PT 11065, MUKIM RUSILA, MARANG, TERENGGANU, MALAYSIA. +(603) / (603) Latitude: (5 12' 59.47'' N) Longitude: (103 9' 41.84'' E) SARAWAK CAMPUS DU020-02(Q) LOT 2498, BLOCK 16, KCLD, JALAN TUN JUGAH, KUCHING, SARAWAK, MALAYSIA. +(6082) (6082) Latitude: (N ') Longitude: (E ') ucsiuniversity.edu.my FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND INFORMATION SCIENCE BA (HONS) ACCOUNTING BA (HONS) ACCOUNTING & FINANCE BA (HONS) BRANDING AND ADVERTISING BA (HONS) BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION BA (HONS) LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT BA (HONS) MARKETING BA (HONS) SUPPLY CHAIN OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT BBA (HONS) ISLAMIC BANKING & FINANCE BBA (HONS) OIL & GAS MANAGEMENT BACHELOR OF FINANCIAL ECONOMICS (HONS) BSc (HONS) ACTUARIAL SCIENCE BSc (HONS) ACTUARIAL SCIENCE & FINANCE BSc (HONS) FINANCE & INVESTMENT DIPLOMA LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT DIPLOMA MANAGEMENT SCHOOL OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY BSc (HONS) BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEMS BSc (HONS) COMPUTING BCOMPSC (HONS) MOBILE COMPUTING AND NETWORKING DIPLOMA IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY All information is correct at the time of printing (Jan 2015) but may be subject to change. ALSO AVAILABLE DBA (DOCTOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION) MBA MBA WITH SPECIAL FOCUS IN BLUE OCEAN STRATEGY (BOS) MBA OIL & GAS MANAGEMENT MSc ACTUARIAL MANAGEMENT MSc LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT MSc TECHNOPRENEURSHIP

2 WELCOME NOTES MESSAGE FROM THE VICE-CHANCELLOR AND PRESIDENT At UCSI University, we give our students the edge they need to get ahead in their chosen careers and make an impact. The brightest minds come here to learn the latest advances in business and technology. We go one step further by connecting them to some of the world s leading companies in these fields, while they are still studying. By being benchmarked against the best in the world, our students achieve greatly. Our actuarial science student is one of the few in the world to pass five Society of Actuaries professional papers in just two years of undergraduate study. Our mobile computing student made a name for himself when he represented Malaysia in Telenor s Digital Winners Global App Developer Challenge held in Norway. These are just a few of the many achievements of our students from this Faculty and we look forward to seeing you continue this tradition of excellence. With this, I welcome you to the Faculty of Business and Information Science. Your studies here will be challenging. You will experience a microcosm of the global world of business and information technology. This experience will prepare you to find solutions and success not just in the industry, but for it. Go beyond, be profound: Make a difference. SENIOR PROFESSOR DATO' DR KHALID YUSOFF VICE-CHANCELLOR AND PRESIDENT MESSAGE FROM THE DEAN Welcome to UCSI University s Faculty of Business and Information Science. As the biggest Faculty in UCSI, our student population stands out for its numbers and its diversity our students hail from more than 30 countries. This global outlook exemplifies the Faculty s approach and advantage when it comes to setting our students apart and ahead. In line with our drive to give our students an international edge, the Faculty has obtained numerous recognition and memberships to some of the most important professional bodies in the world. The Faculty is a member of the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business the world s largest management education network. Our School of Information Technology is a member of the Oracle Workforce Development Programme. Other recognitions include those from the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, CPA Australia, Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, Chartered Tax Institute of Malaysia, Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport, Chartered Institute of Marketing, Malaysia, and Institute of Marketing Malaysia. Here, you will experience and learn from effective internships with some of the best names in the business, exposure to international competitions, and adjunct professors who are respected practitioners in their fields. All these will prepare you for meaningful lives of leadership and service in the global marketplace. If you are ready to achieve this, I personally look forward to welcoming you at UCSI. MELISSA W. MIGIN DEAN, FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND INFORMATION SCIENCE UCSI UNIVERSITY THE WORLD STUDIES HERE. SO SHOULD YOU. UCSI University is a vibrant community of learning and scholarship. Students from over 80 countries study here and the University stands out as a dynamic melting pot of knowledge, culture and diversity. UCSI is anchored on a 30-year track record of excellence and it is one of Malaysia s most successful and reputable education providers. Internationalisation is a core focus of UCSI s academic offerings. The University collaborates with many of the world s best universities and doors open for UCSI students and staff wherever they go. UCSI s top medical student was recently selected for an intercalated research year at Harvard University and many students have benefited from UCSI s partnerships with leading universities in the Ivy League, Russell Group, Universitas 21 and Australia s Group of Eight. UCSI is also synonymous with industrial relevance and graduate employability. Over 81% of all UCSI students secure employment within six months after they graduate. The University s long- established industry partnership programme is instrumental in achieving this and UCSI students readily secure overseas internships from Britain to Japan. Like them, your years at UCSI will impact your future career. And if you want to drive innovation, lead change and engineer the future, UCSI is your global passport. 1 2

3 Faculty of BUSINESS AND INFORMATION SCIENCE Innovation. Achievement. Strategy. At UCSI University s Faculty of Business and Information Science, we give our students the edge they need to achieve and succeed. And they do. From becoming one of the few in Asia to pass five Society of Actuaries professional papers within two years of undergraduate study to creating prize-winning mobile apps, our students show that a culture of excellence grooms success. At UCSI s Faculty of Business and Information Science, we challenge our graduates to benchmark themselves against the best in the world. This sees them competing against and surpassing other students and even working professionals in various professional examinations. They also win competitions and are selected to represent the country. And all of them hit the ground running when they enter the working world. This is no result of chance. To give our students a headstart in their careers, the Faculty works closely with our Industry Advisory Panel members. These include AIA Malaysia, Zurich Insurance Malaysia Bhd, DHL Supply Chain Sdn Bhd, Westports Malaysia Sdn Bhd, Hilti Asia IT Services, and Multimedia Development Corporation. These collaborations provide us valuable industry insight that we incorporate into our programme curriculum. We also bring the industry to our students. We do this through adjunct professors industry professionals who share their knowledge with our students as well as through forums, seminars, workshops and talks by our partners including the Securities Commission, Apple and Tricor. Subsequently, the Faculty scores well in the area of graduate employability. We constantly get positive feedback on the capability, innovativeness and professionalism portrayed by our graduates. This speaks volumes about the caliber of our students and we are gratified to provide them with avenues to realise their potential. In keeping up with the fast-paced globalised world, the Faculty is constantly on the lookout to enhance the breadth and depth of our programme offerings. Our academics carefully incorporate unique elements into our programme structures. This includes adding a finance component into traditional degrees such as accounting and economics as well as designing completely exclusive programmes that are not offered by other private institutions in the country. This is just a microcosm of the culture of excellence that you ll experience first-hand at the Faculty. Your studies here will be challenging. But they will also be rewarding. Strong camaraderie among senior and junior students will see you compete with and learn from other bright minds and this will spur you further. And like our achievers, you will make your mark even before you graduate. If you are ready to be on the fast track to success, get ahead at UCSI s Faculty of Business and Information Science. 4

4 BA (HONS) ACCOUNTING (A 9512; 06/2019) The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) has described an accounting degree as an education that opens doors to almost any pathway in the business world with its strong emphasis on essential business courses (subjects) such as marketing, business, economics, law, financial management, and taxation. UCSI s BA (Hons) Accounting programme provides a well-balanced education that emphasises the practical application of knowledge through the effective combination of projects and assignments. Through our Co-Operative Placement Programme you will have the opportunity to intern with some of the biggest names in accounting including the Big Four audit firms (Deloitte, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Ernst & Young, and KPMG). To give students the long-term advantage in their careers, this programme has received exemptions from professional bodies including the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), Certified Public Accountants (CPA), Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), Chartered Tax Institute of Malaysia (CTIM), and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW). Accounting careers are ranked among the 10 Most Recession Proof Jobs according to career website Jobfox.com. Accountants have assumed prestigious roles as financial experts, management consultants, budget analysts, auditors, financial analysts, taxation executives, and banking professionals. The work of accountants includes preparing budgets for marketing activities, profit reinvestment, research and development, as well as auditing the financial statements of a corporation or an organisation. TIEW KEE YEE BA (HONS) ACCOUNTING CHANCELLOR S GOLD MEDAL AWARD RECIPIENT TAN SRI AHMAD RAZALI MERIT SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT DEAN S LIST 2011 & 2012 Diagnosed with Type 2 spinal muscular atrophy disease, which causes the weakening of muscles, BA (Hons) Accounting graduate Tiew Kee Yee depends on a wheelchair to get around. Nonetheless, he did not let that stop his pursuit of an education. His achievements include being the recipient of the inaugural Chancellor s Gold Medal Award, the Tan Sri Ahmad Razali Merit Scholarship Award, and being on the Dean s List for two years in a row for 2011 and FUNDAMENTAL OF MANAGEMENT INTRODUCTORY ACCOUNTING STATISTICS AND ITS APPLICATION FUNDAMENTAL OF MARKETING MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING 1 BUSINESS COMMUNICATION BUSINESS MODELING AND SPREADSHEET BUSINESS LAW - MALAYSIAN PERSPECTIVE (MPU-U3) OTHER MPU-U3 EQUIVALENT COURSES (MPU-U3) BUSINESS LAW ACCOUNTING INFORMATION SYSTEMS FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 1 FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING 1 BUSINESS RESEARCH METHODS MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING 2 TAXATION 1 FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING 2 COMPANY LAW FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 2 MANAGEMENT ETHICS FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING 3 AUDITING 1 FINANCIAL RESEARCH PROJECT A TAXATION 2 INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS ENTREPRENEURSHIP FINANCIAL RESEARCH PROJECT B ADVANCED MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING INTERNET IN PRACTICE STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING THEORY AND PRACTICE FINANCIAL STATEMENT ANALYSIS AUDITING 2 5 6

5 BA (HONS) ACCOUNTING & FINANCE (A 9515; 06/2019) BA (HONS) BRANDING AND ADVERTISING (N/342/6/0088; 10/2018) The BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance is a unique programme that adds a finance edge to the popular accounting degree. This is in line with the Faculty s innovative approach where popular traditional business degrees are redesigned to provide students the career mobility to tap into the growing finance industry. With courses (subjects) such as management accounting, taxation, auditing and corporate finance, this programme equips learners with important accounting and financial knowledge to succeed in either the accounting or finance world. Its close industry collaborations mean students have the privilege to attend on-campus talks by industry experts and industry visits to leading organisations such as Deloitte and PricewaterhouseCoopers. To give students the long term advantage in their careers, this programme has received exemptions from professional bodies including the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), Certified Public Accountants (CPA), Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), Chartered Tax Institute of Malaysia (CTIM), and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW). With enhanced career mobility due to its dual accounting and finance emphasis, graduates have enjoyed prestigious careers as brokers, auditors, finance analysts, insolvency administrators, and tax and business advisors. Branding is creating an identity while advertising is communicating that identity to customers. The BA (Hons) Branding and Advertising is the only degree in Malaysia to merge the best of both fields through its double major. Designed for aspiring brand builders, the programme combines the strategic aspects of marketing with the creative aspects of advertising. Combining theory with practical experience, students enjoy outlets for hands-on creativity through courses on design and layout, as well as obtain a big picture perspective from courses that focus on strategic advertising and brand management. To give students an early boost in their careers, they are also provided frequent opportunities to work on actual marketing communication briefings, real marketing cases and ideas pitching. If you are searching for a programme that equips you with the skills to plan and execute game-changing strategies, the flexibility to adapt to changing dynamics and the attitude to go the distance, this is the ideal programme for you. In terms of career opportunities, this combination of branding, advertising and marketing knowledge is a winning formula. In 2012, the global advertising industry attained a value of US$ 495 billion according to the business information site, Companies & Markets. Graduates can choose from careers in advertising, branding, events planning, campaign development, media planning, academia, entrepreneurship and many more. FINANCIAL MARKETS AND INSTITUTIONS INTRODUCTORY ACCOUNTING STATISTICS AND ITS APPLICATION BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEM MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING 1 BUSINESS COMMUNICATION FINANCIAL REPORTING STANDARDS BUSINESS LAW - MALAYSIAN PERSPECTIVE (MPU-U3)/ OTHER MPU-U3 EQUIVALENT COURSES (MPU-U3) BUSINESS LAW MANAGEMENT SCIENCE CAPITAL FINANCING AND INVESTMENT CORPORATE ACCOUNTS BUSINESS RESEARCH METHODS MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING 2 TAXATION 1 COMPANY LAW ADVANCED CORPORATE ACCOUNTS CORPORATE FINANCE MANAGEMENT ETHICS BUSINESS MODELING AND SPREADSHEET FINANCIAL RESEARCH PROJECT A STRATEGIC FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS FINANCIAL RESEARCH PROJECT B MULTINATIONAL FINANCE STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT STRATEGIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT ADVANCED MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING ELECTIVES ELECTIVE 1 (, CHOOSE TWO) - ONE TO ONE MARKETING - AUDITING 1 - INTERNET IN PRACTICE ELECTIVE 2 (, CHOOSE TWO) - STRATEGIC MARKETING - AUDITING 2 - TAXATION 2 - ISSUES IN BUSINESS FUNDAMENTALS OF MARKETING BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEM MARKETING IN PRACTICE INTRODUCTION TO BRANDING ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR STATISTICS AND ITS APPLICATION FUNDAMENTALS OF ADVERTISING BUSINESS LAW - MALAYSIAN PERSPECTIVE (MPU-U3) BUSINESS MATHEMATICS RELATIONSHIP MARKETING ELECTIVE 1 E- MARKETING VISUAL COMMUNICATION NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT ELECTIVE 2 MARKETING PROCESSES ONE-TO-ONE MARKETING BUSINESS RESEARCH METHODS DESIGN AND LAYOUT SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING CUSTOMER COMMUNICATION STRATEGIC ADVERTISING MANAGEMENT ELECTIVE 3 FINAL YEAR PROJECT A FINAL YEAR PROJECT B STRATEGIC BRAND MANAGEMENT SERVICE MARKETING MARKETING PROMOTION RETAIL BRAND MANAGEMENT ADVERTISING MEDIA PLANNING ELECTIVES ELECTIVE 1 (CHOOSE ONE) - MANAGING PEOPLE - ENTREPRENEURSHIP ELECTIVE 2 (CHOOSE ONE) - BUSINESS MODELING WITH SPREADSHEET - MANAGEMENT ETHICS ELECTIVE 3 (CHOOSE TWO) - CURRENT ISSUES IN MARKETING - INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS - STRATEGIC MARKETING - DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL STRATEGY 7 8

6 BA (HONS) BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (A 9514; 06/2019) One of the most popular degrees, the BA (Hons) Business Administration equips students with the knowledge needed to manage and improve a company s performance. Students will have a thorough understanding of a company s workings through courses (subjects) covering fields including law, accounting, management, and economics. UCSI s BA (Hons) Business Administration stands out for its emphasis on hands-on learning that prepares students to hit the ground running the moment they enter the work force. On top of sound theory, the Faculty of Business and Information Sciences is well known for organising business competitions and mock business pitching sessions to provide students a first-hand experience of their future careers. Previous competitions include the Entrepreneurship Building Project (EBP) and the UCSI University Business Plan Competition. With the Faculty s strong industry linkages, students are often privileged to attend on-campus talks by leading names in business as well as industry visits. The corporations and organisations involved in the previous talks and visits include The Malaysian Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (MAICSA), and Cerebos Malaysia. The field of business administration is wide and every operation from conglomerates with thousands of employees to independent businesses needs people skilled in administration to succeed. There is tremendous growth in this field and career options include operations management, retail, manufacturing, business consultancy, education and non-profit organisations. BUSINESS ACCOUNTING BUSINESS COMMUNICATION BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEMS BUSINESS LAW STATISTICS AND ITS APPLICATIONS ORGANISATIONAL BEHAVIOUR FUNDAMENTALS OF MANAGEMENT FUNDAMENTALS OF MARKETING UNIVERSITY LIFE (MPU - U2) BUSINESS LAW - MALAYSIAN PERSPECTIVE (MPU - U3) EXTRACURRICULAR LEARNING EXPERIENCE 1 (MPU - U4) COMPANY LAW BUSINESS MATHEMATICS BUSINESS MODELLING WITH SPREADSHEET BUSINESS RESEARCH METHODS MANAGEMENT SCIENCE MANAGING PEOPLE CORPORATE COMMUNICATION FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING INTERNET IN PRACTICE MANAGEMENT ETHICS EXTRACURRICULAR LEARNING EXPERIENCE 2 (MPU - U4) CO-OPERATIVE PLACEMENT II 9 FINAL YEAR PROJECT A CORPORATE FINANCE CONTEMPORARY HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT & CHANGE STRATEGIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT ISSUES IN BUSINESS ENTREPRENEURSHIP RETAIL MARKETING SERVICES MARKETING INDEPENDENT PROJECT A INDEPENDENT PROJECT B EXTRACURRICULAR LEARNING EXPERIENCE 3 (MPU - U4) CO-OPERATIVE PLACEMENT III Organised by the Department of Management Studies and the Management Student Association, the Entrepreneurship Building Project aimed to provide students with the exposure and platform to launch their own start-up companies. The competition began in June 2014 and the teams underwent three workshop sessions that focused on equipping them with practical skills needed to run a business. The workshop topics included the globally acclaimed Blue Ocean Strategy, the legal aspects of business ownership and registration, as well as tips on digital marketing. The Companies Commission of Malaysia also showed its support by setting up a mobile business registration van on campus to encourage students to apply for their business license. The competition was judged by Mr RJ Liow, founder and CEO of AYS Sdn Bhd and author of Marketing Halal: Creating New Economy, New Wealth ; Kashminder Singh, co-founder of pitchin a crowd-funding platform; Syukran Idris, founder and CEO, What Achievers Wear an entrepreneurship-inspired clothing brand; Eddie Tai, director, A-Saloon; and Michael Tan, Campio Resources.

7 BA (HONS) LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT (A 8248; 12/2017) The function of logistics is needed in any industry and contrary to popular belief; it does not involve hauling boxes or driving lorries. Graduates play the role as the pulse of any business as they organise, liaise and ensure goods and supplies are delivered all over the world without interruptions. In line with the global nature of logistics work, a career in the field is highly in demand and rewarding both in terms of satisfaction and financial remunerations. For graduates who are interested in travelling, this degree provides excellent opportunities for overseas work as most logistics multinational corporations have branches in numerous countries and inter-country transfer is possible. UCSI University is a Corporate Member of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in Malaysia the Malaysian arm of the international professional body for all sectors of the transport and logistics industry. As such, the Faculty has a deep understanding of the various requirements and needs of logistics professionals. Our BA (Hons) Logistics Management is meticulously designed to address the pertinent concepts, techniques, and principles that underlie logistics and supply chain management. ELIZABETH REIMA BA (HONS) LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT VICE-PRESIDENT, LOGISTICS STUDENT ASSOCIATION Elizabeth keeps the logistics industry in motion by providing solutions to international freight, custom clearance and warehousing. She credits her time at UCSI pursuing the BA (Hons) Logistics Management programme and her role as the vice-president of the Logistics Student Association for giving her the confidence and skills she needs to succeed. She thrives in the fast-paced nature of work and is currently a supervisor in a global logistics subsidiary of a Hong Kong Stock Exchange listed company. Logistics management is a rapidly expanding function as many corporations today acknowledge and attribute its value to their overall competitive success. Graduates often pursue careers in the transport and logistics sector and roles include those in supply chain, procurement, transport, operations project management, and distribution management. INTRODUCTION TO LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT FUNDAMENTALS OF MANAGEMENT FUNDAMENTALS OF MARKETING BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEM BUSINESS ACCOUNTING ORGANISATIONAL BEHAVIOR BUSINESS LAW BUSINESS LAW MALAYSIAN PERSPECTIVE (MPU-U3) INTRODUCTION TO INDUSTRIAL MANAGEMENT OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT AIR TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT LAND TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT MANAGING PEOPLE STATISTICS AND ITS APPLICATION FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT MARITIME TRANSPORT QUANTITATIVE METHOD FOR LOGISTICIAN WAREHOUSING MANAGEMENT BUSINESS RESEARCH METHODS IT APPLICATION IN LOGISTICS OPERATIONS INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS FINAL YEAR PROJECT A INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS OPERATIONS RESEARCH BUSINESS SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT STRATEGIC LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT FINAL YEAR PROJECT B LOGISTICS PROJECT MANAGEMENT MATERIALS MANAGEMENT STRATEGIC DISTRIBUTION MANAGEMENT EXPORT MANAGEMENT AND PRACTICE 11 12

8 BA (HONS) MARKETING (A 9513; 06/2019) As a member of the Chartered Institute of Marketing Malaysia, we designed our BA (Hons) Marketing programme to equip learners with the latest skills needed to drive the development, advertisement, distribution, and sale of products and services. The programme provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the marketing functions in an organisation and skills needed to understand the organisation s business as a whole. Courses cover topics crucial to successful marketing including those on marketing in practice, organisational behaviour, business modelling, and customer communication. Students will hone their skills in creativity, critical analysis, problem-solving and communication. Our students intern at leading corporations including General Electric International Inc, Concorde Hotel Kuala Lumpur, Fonterra Brands (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd and Kobayashi Healthcare (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd. Classroom sessions are lively as students deconstruct, analyse and debate marketing theories with adjunct professors marketing experts who are still intensely involved in the field and bring with them the latest industry practices. In today s highly challenging global economy, marketing departments are crucial in helping a company understand and meet its customers needs, as well as increase its competitiveness. Among the career choices include the fields of marketing, corporate branding consultancy, business development, sales, retail, public relations, market research analysis, advertising and survey researcher. A highly rewarding career, graduates can make their way up to the C-suite as the Chief Marketing Officer of a company. BA (HONS) SUPPLY CHAIN OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT (N/840/6/0016; 06/2018) Supply Chain Operations Management (SCOM) is the management of an interconnected flow of goods or processes involved in the provision of product and service packages required by the end customers in a supply chain. It is also defined as the designing, planning, executing, controlling, monitoring, and integrating of supply chain activities with the objective of creating net value, building a competitive infrastructure, leveraging worldwide logistics, synchronising supply with demand globally. The aim of this programme is to equip students with the management principles, theories and practices that are essential for the effective supply chain operations management in today s global and highly competitive markets. The programme is also developed to provide students an advantage in understanding the processes and techniques of developing operations strategy and managing supply in manufacturing operations. Supply chain operations management qualifications are highly in demand around the world. Graduates can pursue their interest in any industry as almost all require personnel skilled in supply chain operations management. Career prospects include those in manufacturing, operations management, international logistics management, special projects management, quality assurance and project management, channel management, physical distribution control, scheduling as well as purchasing and performance improvement executive. FUNDAMENTALS OF MARKETING FUNDAMENTALS OF MANAGEMENT BUSINESS ACCOUNTING MARKETING IN PRACTICE ORGANISATIONAL BEHAVIOR BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEM BUSINESS COMMUNICATION BUSINESS LAW BUSINESS LAW MALAYSIAN PERSPECTIVE (MPU-U3) EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITY 1 (MPU-U4) ONE TO ONE MARKETING BUSINESS RESEARCH METHODS RELATIONSHIP MARKETING E- MARKETING MARKETING PROCESSES STATISTICS AND ITS APPLICATION ENTREPRENEURSHIP MANAGING PEOPLE MANAGEMENT ETHICS CUSTOMER COMMUNICATION BUSINESS MODELING AND SPREADSHEET BUSINESS MATHEMATICS INTERNET IN PRACTICE EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITY 2 (MPU-U4) MARKETING RESEARCH PROJECT A STRATEGIC MARKETING SERVICES MARKETING RETAIL MARKETING CURRENT ISSUES IN MARKETING MARKETING RESEARCH PROJECT B INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MARKETING PROMOTION STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT STRATEGIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITY 3 (MPU-U4) INTRODUCTION TO LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT FUNDAMENTALS OF MANAGEMENT ORGANISATIONAL BEHAVIOR BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEM BUSINESS ACCOUNTING STATISTICS AND ITS APPLICATION BUSINESS LAW BUSINESS LAW MALAYSIAN PERSPECTIVE (MPU-U3) FREIGHT TRANSPORT MANAGEMENT CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT PROCUREMENT MANAGEMENT OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT BUSINESS MATHEMATICS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH RETAIL OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT BUSINESS SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT QUANTITATIVE METHOD FOR LOGISTICIAN FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT BUSINESS RESEARCH METHODS STRATEGIC LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT ELECTIVE 1 (CHOOSE ONE) INTRODUCTION TO INDUSTRIAL MANAGEMENT LAND TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT WAREHOUSING MANAGEMENT FINAL YEAR PROJECT A QUALITY MANAGEMENT MATERIALS MANAGEMENT OPERATIONS RESEARCH FINAL YEAR PROJECT B LOGISTICS PROJECT MANAGEMENT MATERIAL REQUIREMENT PLANNING LEAN MANUFACTURING STRATEGIC DISTRIBUTION MANAGEMENT ELECTIVE 2 (CHOOSE ONE) INDUSTRIAL RELATION MARITIME TRANSPORT IT APPLICATION IN LOGISTICS OPERATIONS MPW / ENGLISH COURSES (IF APPLICABLE) BASIC ENGLISH ENGLISH FOUNDATION BAHASA KEBANGSAAN A 13 14

9 OFFERED AT TERENGGANU CAMPUS ONLY OFFERED AT TERENGGANU CAMPUS ONLY BBA (HONS) ISLAMIC BANKING & FINANCE (N/343/6/0049; 11/2017) BBA (HONS) OIL & GAS MANAGEMENT (A 9800; 04/2019) Islamic banking is rapidly growing and its banking assets with commercial banks globally was set to cross USD 1.7 trillion in 2013, according to the World Islamic Banking Competitiveness Report by EY (Ernst & Young). Realising this, UCSI has designed a degree programme with a comprehensive curriculum on Islamic banking, with an added edge in Islamic Finance. This programme prepares students to deeply understand the Islamic Banking operating system and the concepts of Islamic Finance through participation in class discussions and activities. Students will also be exposed to various theories and practices of modern international banking as they compare and rationalise the advantages of Islamic finance in the global economy. This degree paves a promising career for graduates as they are groomed to meet the talent needs of Malaysia s aspiration to become an indisputable global hub for Islamic finance and banking by year This is the first and only programme of its kind in Malaysia to equip students with technical, non-technical and commercial knowledge relevant to the oil and gas industry. The BBA (Hons) Oil & Gas Management is designed to expose students to both the theories and practices of this dynamic field through courses (subjects) including the fundamentals of the oil and gas industry, human resource for the oil and gas industry, safety and environment management, as well as valuation and risk analysis of oil and gas. Being delivered at its Terengganu campus means the oil-rich state and its huge petrochemical complexes make an ideal environment for students to learn first hand the latest industry needs and practices. Close collaborations with the industry provide students the opportunity to intern with some of the biggest names in the field of oil and gas equipping them with invaluable career contacts. Through hands-on learning, independent final year projects and working with some of the biggest names in the industry, students will develop the knowledge and confidence they need to go far in this lucrative sector. With its double-edge focus on Islamic banking and Islamic finance, graduates have the mobility to carve a career in either growing sectors. Graduates are employed in fields such as securities, insurance, banking, fund management, corporate treasury management, as well as financial planning and investment advice. As this programme is highly industry relevant and with the global nature of the oil and gas industry, students will have the opportunity to build international careers for themselves. Graduates pursue careers in either local and international oil and gas corporations as negotiators, brokers and advisors. Other careers fields include science, mineral resources, general economy, international marketing and international business. ISLAMIC ECONOMICS AND FINANCE BUSINESS ACCOUNTING STATISTICS AND ITS APPLICATION PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS MONEY AND BANKING FROM AN ISLAMIC PERSPECTIVE ISLAMIC ACCOUNTING INTRODUCTION TO MANAGEMENT AND ORGANIZATIONAL THEORY HUMAN RESOURCE & CAREER MANAGEMENT BUSINESS COMMUNICATION ORGANISATIONAL BEHAVIOR CORPORATE GOVERNANCE IN ISLAMIC BANKING & FINANCE ISLAMIC CAPITAL MARKETS ISLAMIC CORPORATE GOVERNANCE E-BUSINESS INDEPENDENT PROJECT (A) ISLAMIC INSURANCE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT INTERNATIONAL FINANCE STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT INDEPENDENT PROJECT (B) ISLAMIC INVESTMENT PLANNING ISLAMIC WEALTH AND ASSET MANAGEMENT RELIGIONS IN MALAYSIA (MPU-U3) PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS BUSINESS ACCOUNTING STATISTICS AND ITS APPLICATION FUNDAMENTALS FOR OIL AND GAS INDUSTRY BUSINESS MATHEMATICS INTRODUCTION TO MANAGEMENT AND ORGANISATIONAL THEORY HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT OIL INDUSTRY HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT/ MANAGEMENT TECHNICAL & BUSINESS COMMUNICATION FOR OIL AND GAS INDUSTRY ORGANISATIONAL BEHAVIOUR ENTREPRENEURIAL MANAGEMENT OIL AND GAS INTERNATIONAL ACCOUNTING E-BUSINESS SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT FOR OIL AND GAS BUSINESS INDEPENDENT PROJECT (A) FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT ECONOMETRICS ANALYSIS STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT OIL AND GAS PROJECT AND OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT INDEPENDENT PROJECT (B) INTERNATIONAL MARKETING STRATEGY ISLAMIC FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS AND MARKETS ISLAMIC BANKING OPERATIONS ORGANISATIONAL ACCOUNTING INDUSTRIAL RELATION BUSINESS RESEARCH METHOD RISK MANAGEMENT FOR ISLAMIC BANKS COMMERCIAL BANK MANAGEMENT ISLAMIC LAW OF FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL LAW BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEM INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS BUSINESS RESEARCH METHOD ORGANISATIONAL ACCOUNTING OPERATIONS AND MATERIAL MANAGEMENT LABOUR LAW BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEM OIL AND GAS ECONOMIC VALUATION AND RISK ANALYSIS OF OIL AND GAS ASSETS INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL LAW INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS TRADING OIL IN INTERNATIONAL MARKET RELIGIONS IN MALAYSIA (MPU-U3) 15 16

10 BACHELOR OF FINANCIAL ECONOMICS (HONS) (N/345/6/0323; 04/2018) UCSI University s Bachelor of Financial Economics (Hons) is structured to equip students with the economic reasoning, quantitative skills and institutional knowledge required to provide solutions to financial problems. Thanks to the dual emphasis of this programme, it also provides students the skills they need in their roles as financial economists. At the University, we believe in grooming the best practitioners not only in, but for, the industry. In this light, our graduates are equipped with a solid understanding of key industrial practices and the fundamental assumptions that make them work. From policy analysis to financial risk analysis, our students will be exposed to a wide variety of decision making processes and strategic considerations, enabling them to make more informed financial decisions. Coupled with Co-Op placements that see them working with some of the biggest names in the industry two months of every academic year, this programme enables students to hit the ground running, whether in finance or economics. As this degree covers both the breadth and depth of finance and economics, graduates can work in specialised positions or become highly qualified generalists. Careers fields include global asset management, private equity, investment risk management, and statistics. Specific professions include corporate financial analyst, portfolio strategist, economist, researcher, financial analyst, financial broker, business analyst, consultant and investment banker. BUSINESS ACCOUNTING FINANCIAL MARKETS AND INSTITUTIONS BUSINESS COMMUNICATION BUSINESS LAW STATISTICS AND ITS APPLICATIONS MATHEMATICAL ECONOMICS BUSINESS LAW - MALAYSIAN PERSPECTIVE (MPU-U3) FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 1 FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 2 CORPORATE FINANCE BUSINESS RESEARCH METHODS MANAGEMENT ETHICS INTERMEDIATE MICROECONOMICS INTERMEDIATE MACROECONOMICS ECONOMICS FOR FINANCIAL ANALYSIS APPLIED ECONOMETRICS PRINCIPLES OF BANKING BASIC ECONOMETRICS INTRODUCTION TO INTERNET TECHNOLOGIES * Students should note that not all elective courses will be offered in the semester. FINANCIAL STATEMENT ANALYSIS MONETARY ECONOMICS 1 INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS INVESTMENT ANALYSIS RISK MANAGEMENT AND INSURANCE FINANCIAL DERIVATIVES PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT (ELECTIVE) TREASURE MANAGEMENT (ELECTIVE) FINANCIAL ECONOMICS (ELECTIVE) ISSUES IN GLOBAL ECONOMY (ELECTIVE) RESEARCH PROJECT 1 RESEARCH PROJECT

11 BSc (HONS) ACTUARIAL SCIENCE (A 11179; 04/2015) The actuary career is annually ranked among the best in the world for its high income and relatively low-stress work environment. Due to the importance of their roles in managing risk and ensuring financial stability, actuaries need agile mathematical minds and razor-sharp analytical skills. On top of strong technical skills, the Faculty s Actuarial Science programme stands out for giving its students the long-term edge in their careers, by preparing students for the examinations of professional boards such as the Society of Actuaries (SoA). Many of our students have passed four out of the five preliminary SoA examinations during their undergraduate study with UCSI University. UCSI University provides an engaging, stimulating and thoroughly enjoyable study environment to create well-rounded achievers. The strong tradition of camaraderie among students sees them sharing knowledge and lending a hand to their juniors. Lecturers, who have years of experience in both academia and the corporate world, provide rigorous training and valuable insight on the requirements of leading employers. Like for so many graduates in the past, we provide an experience that paves the way for a successful career for our students. Actuaries are the backbone of financial security and this sees them highly in demand by insurance companies and reinsurance companies. The analytical skills developed during the programme can also grow into success careers outside the insurance industry which include consultancies for multinational corporations, pension funds management, as well as government agencies such as Malaysia s Central Bank (Bank Negara Malaysia). MATHEMATICS 1 STATISTICS ELECTIVE 1 MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING MATHEMATICS 2 APPLIED PROBABILITY MATHEMATICS OF INTEREST RATES MATHEMATICS OF FINANCIAL DERIVATIVES BUSINESS ACCOUNTING ELECTIVE 2 ELECTIVE 3 APPLIED STATISTICAL MODELS LIFE CONTINGENCIES 1 FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 1 INTRO TO STOCHASTIC PROCESS LIFE CONTINGENCIES 2 LOSS MODELS STAT. SIMULATION FOR FIN. MODELLING ELECTIVE 4 ELECTIVE 5 BUSINESS LAW- MALAYSIAN PERSPECTIVE (MPU-U3) INDEPENDENT PROJECT 1 STOCHASTIC CALCULUS FOR INS. & FIN. STAT. METHODS FOR INSURANCE CREDIBILITY THEORY ACTUARIAL PRACTICES ELECTIVE 6 INDEPENDENT PROJECT 2 ELECTIVES (CHOOSE UP TO 6) FUNDAMENTAL OF MARKETING FUNDAMENTALS OF MANAGEMENT INTRODUCTION TO INTERNET TECHNOLOGIES ACCOUNTING INFORMATION SYSTEM BUSINESS MODELLING WITH SPREADSHEET BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEM JAVA PROGRAMMING 1 BUSINESS LAW BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATE FINANCE VISUAL BASIC.NET NUMERICAL & COMPUTING METHOD CHONG KIM SIN BSc (HONS) ACTUARIAL SCIENCE Passed all five Society of Actuaries preliminary exams before the completion of his second year. Few students in the world pass five Society of Actuaries professional exams in three years of undergraduate study. Even fewer do so in two. Kim Sin did it without breaking a sweat. He was originally inspired by his senior who passed four papers and he has gone on to inspire others. The student life here is great. Of course there is competition among students, only then will there be improvement. But the seniors don t skimp on sharing their knowledge with us and we are happy when anyone succeeds

12 BSc (HONS) ACTUARIAL SCIENCE & FINANCE (N/343/6/0066; MATHEMATICS 1 STATISTICS MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 1 MATHEMATICS 2 APPLIED PROBABILITY APPLIED STATISTICAL MODELS MATHEMATICS OF INTEREST RATES BUSINESS ACCOUNTING FINANCIAL MARKETS & INST. BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS INTRODUCTION TO STOCHASTIC PROCESS EQUITY ANALYSIS MATHEMATICS OF FINANCIAL DERIVATIVES LOSS MODELS TREASURY MANAGEMENT STAT. SIMULATION FOR FIN. MODELLING FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 2 BUSINESS MODELING WITH SPREADSHEET FINANCIAL STATEMENT & ANALYSIS ELECTIVE 1 ELECTIVE 2 BUSINESS LAW- MALAYSIAN PERSPECTIVE (MPU-U3) STOCHASTIC CALCULUS FOR INS. & FIN. CREDIBILITY THEORY ACTUARIAL PRACTICES INDEPENDENT PROJECT 1 INDEPENDENT PROJECT 2 INVESTMENT ANALYSIS ELECTIVE 1 LIFE CONTINGENCIES I INTRODUCTION TO ISLAMIC BANKING AND FIN. CORPORATE FINANCE ELECTIVE 2 LIFE CONTINGENCIES 2 MULTINATIONAL FINANCE ISLAMIC FIN. MARKET & INST. 11/2017) The BSc (Hons) Actuarial Science & Finance is the first degree in Malaysia to combine both fields of study. It is designed to emulate the success of the established BSc (Hons) Actuarial Science, but with the added finance component to give students an edge in the growing financial sector. This provides students the flexibility to focus on either the Society of Actuaries (SoA) or other finance related professional qualifications. Students will be familiar with financial knowledge such as financial investment management, assets valuation, bonds, FOREX, commodities, and derivatives. The programme exposes students to both theoretical and practical aspects of investment analysis, security analysis, as well as investment portfolio and financial risk management. In addition, the programme also provides a comprehensive study of money markets, financial instruments, financial planning, banking and corporate financial management, which are the essential knowledge for executives in the finance related industry. Students will learn from lecturers and professors with the academic knowledge as well as related corporate experience for a thorough understanding of the industry requirements. As the financial markets are growing and getting more volatile, enterprise risk management is an essential component of big corporations. Graduates of this degree have the option of working as actuaries, risk managers, investment analysts, credit managers, financial analysts, treasurers, fund managers, credit analysts, financial planners, investment brokers, investment bankers and financial traders. STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS CHAN MIN ZHUO BSc (HONS) ACTUARIAL SCIENCE Passed four Society of Actuaries preliminary exams in three years of study A recipient of a UCSI Trust scholarship, he is one of the few local students to have passed two of the five Society of Actuaries professional exams while he was only in the first semester of his second year. Within his three years of study, he passed four papers and set the bar high for his juniors to follow. Even before graduation, he was offered a job with the Malaysian arm of one of the largest global life insurance companies. What I loved most about my studies at the Faculty is learning from an experienced and professional senior actuary as our lecturer. It is not easy to get a senior actuary to commit as a lecturer as they are very busy, but I am glad UCSI did. It made all the difference. TEOH WEI JING BSc (HONS) ACTUARIAL SCIENCE Passed all five Society of Actuaries preliminary exams in three years of study Keeping up with the standards set by his seniors, Wei Jing focused on passing as many Society of Actuaries professional exams as possible. He credits the high expectations of his lecturers at UCSI and the ample resources in the library for pushing him further in his studies. My lecturers are amazing they are top-notch academicians who also have vast working experience in the corporate world of actuarial science. I received invaluable advice from the Deputy Dean, Associate Professor Dr Ngerng Miang Hong, who guided me for my final year project

13 BSc (HONS) FINANCE & INVESTMENT (N/343/6/0052; 08/2017) DIPLOMA LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT (A 8654; 12/2017) This programme is ideal for students who have an inclination towards numbers and an interest in making smart investment and financial trades. The curriculum provides a solid understanding of the workings of the financial markets through a combination of academic rigour and hands-on learning. Overall, the programme encompasses a comprehensive study of money markets, financial instruments, financial planning, banking and corporate restructuring. Students also obtain career mobility through this degree s varied courses (subjects) ranging from those on banking and accounting to personal wealth management and investment analysis. Graduates will have the skills and knowledge to undertake various tasks such as capital appraisals and financial assets valuation. They will also be skilled in terms of the management of investments and risks in various financial markets including equities, bonds, FOREX, commodities and derivatives. Meaningful Co-operative Placements and on campus talks by various respected industry names give students a clear understanding of the possible career paths as well as professional memberships that they can pursue. UCSI is affiliated with the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in Malaysia (CILTM). The Diploma in Logistic Management is designed to equip students with fundamental competencies, knowledge and skills for effective management of resources and people. In Year 1, students will be introduced to various topics from statistics and accounting to microeconomics and inventory management and also examine ethical principles and issues that may surface in a business organisation. These reinforce their understanding of management in the field. Year 2 will emphasise planning, costing, management and the movement of goods, through which students will gain a broader perspective of the processes and operations in logistics. Apart from examinations, projects, assignments and case studies, students will undertake an independent project dissertation. The Faculty of Business and Information Science stands out for its complete logistics pathway it offers logistics programme from diploma, degree and the master s level. Students with a diploma qualification can continue their studies to degree level and enjoy a shortened duration of study due to the various exemptions they will be granted. This programme is designed to provide an edge in careers in finance or related fields including those in financial institutions, financial regulatory bodies, public sector institutions and international organisations. Career roles include investment analyst, credit manager, financial analyst, treasurer, fund manager, credit analyst, financial planner, investment broker, investment banker, risk manager and a financial trader. Given the robust nature of the Malaysian economy, our graduates will be able to find abundant employment opportunities in various fields from manufacturing and retailing to logistics services where they will be immersed in warehousing, transportation and supply management. They may also seek careers later in consultancy, where they will provide advisory services related to logistics management. FINANCIAL MARKETS AND INSTITUTIONS STATISTICS AND ITS APPLICATION PRINCIPLES OF BANKING INTRODUCTORY ACCOUNTING BUSINESS COMMUNICATION FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 1 INTRODUCTION TO ISLAMIC BANKING AND FINANCE BUSINESS LAW - MALAYSIAN PERSPECTIVE (MPU-U3)/ OTHER MPU-U3 EQUIVALENT COURSES (MPU-U3) BUSINESS LAW FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 2 INTERNATIONAL BANK MANAGEMENT BASIC ECONOMETRICS BUSINESS MODELING AND SPREADSHEET CORPORATE FINANCE ISLAMIC FINANCIAL MARKETS AND INSTITUTIONS PERSONAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT ANALYSIS MERGER, ACQUISITION AND CORPORATE RESTRUCTURING FINANCIAL RESEARCH PROJECT A RISK MANAGEMENT AND INSURANCE EQUITY ANALYSIS PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT TREASURY MANAGEMENT FINANCIAL RESEARCH PROJECT B FINANCIAL DERIVATIVES MULTINATIONAL FINANCE STRATEGIC FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT FINANCIAL STATEMENT ANALYSIS ELECTIVE 2 (CHOOSE ONE) ISLAMIC CAPITAL MARKETS ENTREPRENEURSHIP ENGLISH COURSES BASIC ENGLISH ENGLISH FOUNDATION BUSINESS ETHICS FUNDAMENTAL OF MANAGEMENT INTRODUCTION TO LOGISTICS STUDIES ENTREPRENEURSHIP (DIPLOMA) INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICS PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTING INVENTORY MANAGEMENT INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (DIPLOMA) BUSINESS LAW MALAYSIAN PERSPECTIVE (MPU-U3) TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM MANAGEMENT SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT WAREHOUSE MANAGEMENT LOGISTICS ORGANISATION BASICS AND PRACTICES OF MARKETING INTRODUCTION TO INTERNET TECHNOLOGIES (DIPLOMA) GLOBAL COMMERCIAL SHIPPING ORGANISATIONAL BEHAVIOUR (DIPLOMA) FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING (DIPLOMA) LOGISTICS BUSINESS STRATEGY & PLANNING ISSUES IN LOGISTICS INDUSTRY BUSINESS COMMUNICATION FOR (DIPLOMA) (MPU-U2) ELECTIVE 1 (CHOOSE ONE) RELATIONSHIP MARKETING MANAGEMENT SCIENCE 23 24

14 DIPLOMA MANAGEMENT (A ENGLISH COURSES BASIC ENGLISH ENGLISH FOUNDATION 11187; 12/2014) The Diploma in Management offers a comprehensive range of courses and assignments that place emphasis on key management theories, concepts and techniques. During their time here, students will enjoy many avenues like workshops and industrial projects to apply their acquired knowledge to practice. In their first year of study, students will have the opportunity to expand their understanding in accounting and marketing, among other areas, through courses like business essentials, basic and practices of marketing, as well as oral communication skills. In their final year, students will develop greater understanding on people management and organisational behaviour, and learn how to negotiate, support and reward a team or an individual for whom they are responsible. They will also study topics pertinent to the industry that will help them hone their skills in decision-making and strategy formulation, to name a few. Upon successful completion of this programme, graduates will be suitably equipped for management careers in both business and non-business organisations. They may seek careers in the more specialised fields of accounting, finance and business or even other industries. BUSINESS ESSENTIALS QUANTITATIVE TECHNIQUES INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY INTRODUCTION TO OFFICE TOOLS INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICS STUDY SKILLS & EMPLOYABILITY ORAL COMMUNICATION SKILLS PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTING BASIC AND PRACTICES OF MARKETING INTRODUCTION TO LOGISTICS STUDIES BUSINESS COMMUNICATION FOR DIPLOMA (MPU-U2) BUSINESS LAW - MALAYSIAN PERSPECTIVE (MPU-U3) 25 FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING FOR DIPLOMA BUSINESS LAW (DIPLOMA) FUNDAMENTALS OF MANAGEMENT COST AND MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING FOR DIPLOMA ORGANISATIONAL BEHAVIOR FOR DIPLOMA MANAGING PEOPLE FOR DIPLOMA ENTREPRENEURSHIP FOR DIPLOMA BUSINESS ETHICS INTRODUCTION TO FINANCE FUNDAMENTALS OF DATABASE SYSTEMS The Diploma in Management programme was well represented during the Faculty s Entrepreneurship Building Project when four of its students Venessa Meghann, Liew Wye Yaw, Jason Yau, and Vijayaletchumy bagged first place. They won RM 1,000 in cash, a 12 month ambassadorship stint with Campio Resources and two months of coaching from RJ Liow, founder and CEO of AYS Sdn Bhd and author of Marketing Halal: Creating New Economy, New Wealth.

15 SCHOOL OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY RYAN CHAN KIAT MARN BSc (HONS) BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEM EMEST LEE XIAN ZHENG DIPLOMA IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY JOHN JOEL SAGUIT BSC (HONS) MOBILE COMPUTING

16 BSc (HONS) BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEMS (A In today s technology-dependent world, qualified graduates with the appropriate skills and aptitude are high in demand. With the programme s dual emphasis on business and information systems, graduates are qualified to pursue positions such as system analysts, database developers, database administrators, web developers, IT consultants, IT support engineers, IT project managers as well as business analysts, among others. BUSINESS ACCOUNTING BUSINESS COMMUNICATION INTRODUCTION TO INTERNET TECHNOLOGIES STATISTICS AND ITS APPLICATIONS CONCEPT OF ANALYSIS & DESIGN JAVA PROGRAMMING 1 FUNDAMENTALS OF MARKETING FUNDAMENTALS OF MANAGEMENT UNIVERSITY LIFE (MPU- U2) ANALYSIS & DESIGN JAVA PROGRAMMING 2 VISUAL BASIC.NET OPERATING SYSTEMS RESEARCH METHODS IN COMPUTING DATABASE SYSTEMS NETWORKING MULTIMEDIA PROGRAMMING CREATIVE PROBLEM SOLVING SOFTWARE PROJECT MANAGEMENT BUSINESS LAW MALAYSIAN PERSPECTIVE (MPU-U3) INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS ISSUES IN DATABASE DESIGN TECHNOPRENEURSHIP INDEPENDENT PROJECT 1 FOR BIS STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT INTERNET & E-COMMERCE MANAGEMENT & INFORMATION SYSTEMS INDEPENDENT PROJECT 2 FOR BIS 11146; 01/2015) Information systems are used to obtain, process, and output information and are important to all areas of business. UCSI s BSc (Hons) Business Information Systems is designed to equip students with a combination of business and computing skills that is in demand by employers today. The School of Information Technology is a member of the Oracle Workforce Development Programme (WDP). This results in students having access to quality Oracle training and the latest developments on its technology modules. Partnerships with renowned corporations ensure that the curriculum is constantly updated with the latest industry requirements. Apart from that, students can collaborate with key industries through co-operative placements every year to gain work experience in business and IT companies whilst increasing their employability skills. RYAN CHAN KIAT MARN BSc (HONS) BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEM Ryan was sponsored by the US government to participate in the Global Undergraduate Students Exchange Programme. Through this programme, he spent one semester (four months) hosted at the Minnesota State University. Participants of this programme were selected based on their academic results and leadership skills only eight to nine Malaysian students are privileged to participate in this programme each year. INDUSTRY COLLABORATION UCSI University and RICOH Malaysia have established an industrial partnership to encourage research in information technology. Under the agreement, RICOH has established a research and development laboratory within the University s School of Information Technology. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS QUALIFICATIONS ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS UCSI Foundation Pass (Minimum CGPA of 2.0) STPM A-Level UEC National Matriculation International Baccalaureate (IB) Canadian Pre-U SAM Australian Year 12 Other Year 12 equivalent Minimum 5 credits (B6), including Mathematics Minimum CGPA of 2.0, inclusive of a minimum C grade in Mathematics Minimum score of 26 points in 6 subjects Diploma (Computing-related) Minimum CGPA of 2.5 Diploma (Non-computing related) * For entry requirements into foundation year, please refer to page 38 Minimum 2 principals (C grade), inclusive of 1. principal (C) in Mathematics at STPM/A-Level, or 2. credit (C) in Mathematics at SPM/O-Level Minimum 2 principals (E grade), inclusive of 1. principal (E) in Mathematics at STPM/A-Level, or credit (C) in Mathematics at SPM/O-Level Minimum average of 60% in 6 subjects, inclusive of minimum 60% score in Mathematics Minimum average of 60% in 5 subjects, inclusive of minimum 60% score in Mathematics ATAR 65%, inclusive of 60% scaled score in Mathematics Minimum overall average of 60%, inclusive of minimum 60% score in Mathematics Minimum CGPA of 2.5, inclusive of a minimum credit(c) at SPM/O-Level 29 30

17 BSc (HONS) COMPUTING (A 9516; 10/2018) If you are interested in obtaining the latest technical skills in computer programming and the application of innovative technology, the BSc (Hons) Computing is the ideal programme for you. The programme provides in-depth and hands-on knowledge of the principles of software design and development as well as key operational and technical aspects of computing. Students of this programme will master the relevant industry skills such as analysis and design, programming, software building and maintenance of new developments. Technology is constantly changing. UCSI understands this and the BSc (Hons) Computing programme has been designed so that each semester, the core content of the syllabus is subject to 10% alteration to incorporate new developments and changes in technology. The School of Information Technology conducts annual industrial board meetings with its panel members including the Multimedia Development Corporation (a government-owned institution responsible for the management of Malaysia s Multimedia Super Corridor), Exabytes (Malaysia s largest cloud hosting company), and Hilti Malaysia (a software multinational corporation), among others. Graduates pursue careers such as software engineers, system analysts, database developers, database administrators, network administrators, web developers, computer games developers, IT consultants, artificial intelligence specialists and IT support engineers. DISCRETE MATHEMATICS JAVA PROGRAMMING 1 OBJECT-ORIENTED MODELLING 1 DATABASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM JAVA PROGRAMMING 2 INTRODUCTION TO INTERNET TECHNOLOGIES DATABASE ADMINISTRATION COMPUTER ORGANISATION AND ARCHITECTURE DATA STRUCTURE & ALGORITHMS RESEARCH METHODS IN COMPUTING VISUAL BASIC.NET OBJECT-ORIENTED MODELLING 2 OPERATING SYSTEMS DATABASE DESIGN NETWORKING SOFTWARE PROJECT MANAGEMENT MULTIMEDIA PROGRAMMING BUSINESS SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT TOOLS INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN COMPUTER INTERACTION BUSINESS LAW - MALAYSIAN PERSPECTIVE (MPU-U3) / OTHER EQUIVALENT COURSES IN (MPU-U3) PROGRAMMING MODELS DATABASE TECHNOLOGY OBJECT ORIENTED METHODS PROJECT FORMULATION JAVA WEB PROGRAMMING NETWORK SECURITY DESIGN PROJECT DESIGN & IMPLEMENTATION BUSINESS CASE PROJECT INTELLIGENT SYSTEMS STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT Adam Pahlevi, a BSc (Hons) Computing graduate is also an excellent writer who has published six books on computing, in Indonesia. These are, Praktikal PHP: Codeigniter, Twig, Doctrine; Mendesign Tampilan Visual Basic 6.0 bertema Vista; Membuat Applikasi Rental Movie dengan Visual Basic 6.0; Powerful Guide to master your word press; Monetizing your Blogger now; and Build and Hack your Blogger. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS QUALIFICATIONS ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS UCSI Foundation Pass (Minimum CGPA of 2.0) STPM A-Level UEC National Matriculation International Baccalaureate (IB) Canadian Pre-U SAM Australian Year 12 Other Year 12 equivalent Minimum 5 credits (B6), including Mathematics Minimum CGPA of 2.0, inclusive of a minimum C grade in Mathematics Minimum score of 26 points in 6 subjects Diploma (Computing-related) Minimum CGPA of 2.5 Diploma (Non-computing related) Minimum 2 principals (C grade), inclusive of 1. principal (C) in Mathematics at STPM/A-Level, or 2. credit (C) in Mathematics at SPM/O-Level Minimum 2 principals (E grade), inclusive of 1. principal (E) in Mathematics at STPM/A-Level, or credit (C) in Mathematics at SPM/O-Level Minimum average of 60% in 6 subjects, inclusive of minimum 60% score in Mathematics Minimum average of 60% in 5 subjects, inclusive of minimum 60% score in Mathematics ATAR 65%, inclusive of 60% scaled score in Mathematics Minimum overall average of 60%, inclusive of minimum 60% score in Mathematics Minimum CGPA of 2.5, inclusive of a minimum credit(c) at SPM/O-Level 31 * For entry requirements into foundation year, please refer to page 38 32

18 BCOMPSc (HONS) MOBILE COMPUTING AND NETWORKING (A 7783; 04/2017) This programme is based on the previous popular degree BSc (Hons) Mobile Computing. It has been revamped to include comprehensive knowledge and practical skills on the growing area of networking on top of mobile computing. With its additional concentration on networking, it explores the principles of the latest network systems and focuses on key operational and technical aspects. In line with current trends, this course allows students to gain the practical competencies in network design and incorporates the study of computer technology, programming, communication, networking, management and business. It will enable you to develop a deeper understanding of embedded computing and network security. JOHN JOEL SAGUIT BSC (HONS) MOBILE COMPUTING UCSI Scholarship Recipient CO-DEVELOPER OF THE BANJIR ALERT APP CO-WINNER OF THE TELENOR GROUP AWARD WORTH RM25, 000 AT THE DIGI CHALLENGE FOR CHANGE COMPETITION REPRESENTED MALAYSIA AT THE TELENOR S DIGITAL WINNERS GLOBAL APP DEVELOPER CHALLENGE, NORWAY In line with the growing market for mobile technology, this programme also equips students with mobile application development including those for mobile devices such as PDAs and smart phones. This includes recent advances in wireless communication and middleware support for mobile applications, as well as mobile networking technologies and standards. This degree equips graduates with the specialised technical skills in mobile computing and networking as well as the communication and leadership skills to move up into a management role. Careers include computer networks operators, administrators, analysts and programmers as well as network application analyst and network security analyst. Other roles include network security consultants, mobile or network systems developer, and network security consultant, integrator, procurer and manager. DISCRETE MATHEMATICS JAVA PROGRAMMING 1 OBJECT-ORIENTED MODELLING 1 DATABASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM JAVA PROGRAMMING 2 INTRODUCTION TO INTERNET TECHNOLOGIES DATABASE ADMINISTRATION COMPUTER ORGANISATION AND ARCHITECTURE DATA STRUCTURE & ALGORITHMS RESEARCH METHODS IN COMPUTING VISUAL BASIC.NET SOFTWARE PROJECT MANAGEMENT OPERATING SYSTEMS BUSINESS LAW MALAYSIAN PERSPECTIVE TECHNOPRENEURSHIP NETWORKING MOBILE COMMERCE MULTIMEDIA PROGRAMMING WIRELESS NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURE INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN COMPUTER INTERACTION WIRELESS COMMUNICATION MOBILE DEVICE TECHNOLOGY & APPLICATIONS JAVA WEB PROGRAMMING MOBILE COMPUTING PROJECT 1 NETWORK PROGRAMMING MOBILE JAVA PROGRAMMING NETWORK SECURITY DESIGN MOBILE COMPUTING PROJECT 2 NETWORK MANAGEMENT John s experience as a flood victim inspired him to create Banjir Alert a mobile app that provides live updates on water levels, evacuation efforts and relief centres. The app was chosen as the winning app during the DiGI Challenge for Change competition and on top of the RM25, 000 prize money, John and his teammate represented Malaysia at the Telenor s Digital Winners Global App Developer Challenge held in Norway. John is also the developer of the Meme Rock Band 2 app which won him the Best of Show (Professional) Application category at the Microsoft's WOWZAPP 2012 Hackathon for Windows in November ENTRY REQUIREMENTS QUALIFICATIONS ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS UCSI Foundation Pass (Minimum CGPA of 2.0) STPM A-Level UEC National Matriculation International Baccalaureate (IB) Canadian Pre-U SAM Australian Year 12 Other Year 12 equivalent Minimum 5 credits (B6), including Mathematics Minimum CGPA of 2.0, inclusive of a minimum C grade in Mathematics Minimum score of 26 points in 6 subjects Diploma (Computing-related) Minimum CGPA of 2.5 Diploma (Non-computing related) Minimum 2 principals (C grade), inclusive of 1. principal (C) in Mathematics at STPM/A-Level, or 2. credit (C) in Mathematics at SPM/O-Level Minimum 2 principals (E grade), inclusive of 1. principal (E) in Mathematics at STPM/A-Level, or credit (C) in Mathematics at SPM/O-Level Minimum average of 60% in 6 subjects, inclusive of minimum 60% score in Mathematics Minimum average of 60% in 5 subjects, inclusive of minimum 60% score in Mathematics ATAR 65%, inclusive of 60% scaled score in Mathematics Minimum overall average of 60%, inclusive of minimum 60% score in Mathematics Minimum CGPA of 2.5, inclusive of a minimum credit(c) at SPM/O-Level * For entry requirements into foundation year, please refer to page

19 DIPLOMA INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (A 11078; 01/2020) The Diploma in Information Technology equips students with technical know-how and theoretical knowledge, especially in the area of IT project development where skills in web, database and multimedia are essential. In their first year of study, students will be exposed to relevant courses like introduction to information technology, introduction to internet technologies and business essentials, where they will learn how technology can be applied to the world of business and commerce. During their second year, students will study a range of courses from creative problem-solving and object-oriented modelling to managing and implementing a business project that emphasise IT and managerial skills at the same time. This will ensure they develop the ability to critically evaluate, design and create solutions as well as communicate ideas that meet the expected standards pertinent to the field. There is a vast variety of IT careers locally and overseas for our graduates. Available positions include computer programmers, analyst programmers, database administrators, web programmers, software test engineers, IT sales executives, IT support executives, network support executives, computer technicians and e-commerce specialists. ENGLISH COURSES BASIC ENGLISH ENGLISH FOUNDATION INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICS INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (DIPLOMA) INTRODUCTION TO INTERNET TECHNOLOGIES (DIPLOMA) PRINCIPLE OF ACCOUNTING (DIPLOMA) BUSINESS ESSENTIALS SYSTEM ANALYSIS & DESIGN JAVA PROGRAMMING 1 (DIPLOMA) DISCRETE MATHEMATICS 1 (DIPLOMA) JAVA PROGRAMMING 2 (DIPLOMA) FUNDAMENTAL OF DATABASE SYSTEMS ENTREPRENEURSHIP (MPU U2) OBJECT-ORIENTED MODELLING (DIPLOMA) COMPUTER ETHICS (DIPLOMA) BASIC AND PRACTICES OF MARKETING BUSINESS PROGRAMMING MULTIMEDIA PROGRAMMING (DIPLOMA) BUSINESS COMMUNICATION FOR DIPLOMA USER INTERFACE DESIGN MANAGING AND IMPLEMENTING BUSINESS PROJECT QUANTITATIVE TECHNIQUES OPERATING SYSTEMS & NETWORKS (DIPLOMA) WIRELESS AND MOBILE TECHNOLOGIES (DIPLOMA) CREATIVE PROBLEM SOLVING (DIPLOMA) BUSINESS LAW MALAYSIAN PERSPECTIVE (MPU-U3) ENTRY REQUIREMENTS QUALIFICATIONS STPM A-Level SPM O-Level UEC ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS Minimum 2 principals (C grade), inclusive of 1. principal (C) in Mathematics at STPM/A-Level, or 2. credit (C) in Mathematics at SPM/O-Level Minimum 1 principal (E grade), inclusive of 1. principal (E) in Mathematics at STPM/A-Level, or credit (C) in Mathematics at SPM/O-Level Pass SPM with minimum 3 credits (C), including Mathematics Minimum 3 credits (C), including Mathematics Pass UEC with minimum 3 credits (B), including Mathematics EMEST LEE XIAN ZHENG DIPLOMA IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY WINNER OF THE NATIONAL BIZVID CHALLENGE 2011/2012 Exemplifying that the School of IT students are all rounded achievers is Diploma in Information Technology student Emest Lee. He won the National BizVid Challenge 2011/2012 and was sponsored by the Academy of Sciences Malaysia to attend a weekend photography workshop in New York City organised by National Geographic Expeditions. The workshop was taught by Bob Sacha, an award-winning multimedia producer, documentary filmmaker, and editor. Computing related Certificate, SKM, SKK (MQF Level 3) Other Year 12 equivalent Other Year 11 equivalent Pass Level 3, inclusive of 1. Minimum credit in Mathematics at SPM level; or 2. Minimum pass in Program Pengukuhan Matematik Minimum overall average of 50%, including minimum 50% score in Mathematics Minimum overall average of 60%, including minimum 60% score in Mathematics * For entry requirements into foundation year, please refer to page

20 ENTRY REQUIREMENTS BACHELOR S DEGREE FOUNDATION YEAR (SCHOOL OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMMES) QUALIFICATIONS ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS QUALIFICATIONS ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS UCSI Foundation year Pass, with a minimum CGPA of 2.0 * Requirement for Accounting disciplines Minimum CGPA of 2.5 ** Requirement for Actuarial Science disciplines Minimum CGPA of 2.5 SPM O-Level Pass SPM with minimum 5 credits, including Mathematics Minimum 5 credits (C), including Mathematics STPM A-Level UEC Minimum 2 principals (C) * Requirement for Accounting disciplines Minimum 2 C+ grades ** Requirement for Actuarial Science disciplines - Minimum 2 principals (C) inclusive of B grade in Mathematics Minimum 2 principals (E) * Requirement for Accounting disciplines Minimum 2 D grades ** Requirement for Actuarial Science disciplines - Minimum 2 principals (E) inclusive of B grade in Mathematics Minimum 5 credits (B6) * Requirement for Accounting disciplines Minimum 5 credits including Mathematics and a Pass in English ** Requirement for Actuarial Science disciplines - Minimum 5 credits inclusive of B4 grade in Mathematics UEC Pass UEC with minimum 3 credits (B6), including Mathematics Other Year 12 equivalent Minimum overall average of 50%, including minimum 50% score in Mathematics Other Year 11 equivalent Minimum overall average of 60%, including minimum 60% score in Mathematics DIPLOMA MANAGEMENT & DIPLOMA LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT QUALIFICATIONS ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS STPM Minimum 1 principal (C) A-Level Minimum 1 principal (E) National Matriculation Minimum CGPA of 2.0 * Requirement for Accounting disciplines Minimum CGPA of 2.5 International Baccalaureate (IB) Canadian Pre-U SAM FOUNDATION IN ARTS Minimum score of 26 points in 6 subjects Minimum average of 60% in 6 subjects ** Additional requirement for Actuarial Science disciplines Minimum 60% score in Mathematics Minimum average of 60% in 5 subjects ** Additional requirement for Actuarial Science disciplines Minimum 60% score in Mathematics Australian Year 12 ATAR 65% ** Additional requirement for Actuarial Science disciplines Minimum 60% scaled score in Mathematics Other Year 12 equivalent Minimum overall average of 60% ** Additional requirement for Actuarial Science disciplines Minimum 60% score in Mathematics Diploma (business-related) Minimum CGPA of 2.0 * Requirement for Accounting disciplines Minimum CGPA of 2.5 credits including a credit in Mathematics and a Pass in English subject at SPM/O-Level ** To be reviewed by the faculty on a case-to-case basis Other equivalent qualifications To be reviewed by the faculty on a case-to-case basis * Degree programmes of Accounting disciplines BA (Hons) Accounting; BA (Hons) Accounting & Finance ** Degree programmes of Actuarial Science disciplines BSc (Hons) Actuarial Science; BSc (Hons) Actuarial Science & Finance SPM O-Level UEC Computing related Certificate, SKM, SKK (MQF Level 3) ENGLISH REQUIREMENTS Pass SPM with minimum 3 credits (C) Minimum 3 credits (C) Pass UEC with minimum 3 credits (B) Pass Level 3 Other Year 12 equivalent Minimum overall average of 50% Other Year 11 equivalent Minimum overall average of 60% A distinction (A+, A or A-) in the English Language subject at SPM/UEC level; or MUET Band 5; or a score of 196 (computer-based) / 525 (writing-based) / (internet-based) in TOEFL; or Band 5.5 in IELTS. In the event that the English Language Requirements are not met, student may be required to undertake additional English module(s) prior to or concurrently with the undergraduate programme, based on the University s decision. * International students holding equivalent academic qualifications but which are not conducted in English, are required to sit for the English Placement Test, which may result in the taking of the Certificate in English programme (1 to 10 months). Students who intend to pursue the above undergraduate programme directly, are advised to fulfil the above English requirements prior to commencing their studies at the University. NOTE / LEGEND Discretion is given to the Head of School to assess applicants who have results borderline to the Academic Requirements. QUALIFICATIONS SPM O-Level UEC ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS Pass SPM with minimum 5 credits Minimum 5 credits (C) Pass UEC with minimum 3 credits (B6) SPM Credit 'A+' to 'C' O-Level 'A' to 'C' UEC Credit 'A1' to 'B6' STPM principal 'A' to 'C' 'A' Levels principal 'A' to 'E' Other Year 12 equivalent Minimum overall average of 50% Other Year 11 equivalent Minimum overall average of 60% 37 38