Modules Synopsis

This module introduces to students about the basic computer concepts with emphasis on the personal computer and its practical use, including hardware, application and system software, the Internet and World Wide Web. It is designed to provide students with an understanding of what are the current computer applications, network and technology in the market.

Continuous Assessment 1 - 20%
Final Project and Presentation - 30%
Final Written Examination - 50%
Total Assessments - 100%

You will learn the common terms used in the business world. Various exercises will be given, requiring you to apply the terms learnt to the business context. This would help to build a basic foundation for the next module, Business Communication II. It would also equip you with the vocabulary to understand and learn the other business courses more easily.

Class Participation - 10%
Continuous Assessment 1 - 20%
Continuous Assessment 2 - 20%
Final Written Examination - 50%
Total Assessments - 100%

In this module, it provides student’s understanding of the underpinning systems of organization and management, and the ways these can evolve in progressive organisations.

Continuous Assessment 1 - 25%
Continuous Assessment 2 - 25%
Final Project and Presentation - 50%
Total Assessments - 100%

The module provides students with an understanding of the concepts and principles of maintaining financial records, the use of double-entry accounting techniques, and the preparation of basic financial statements.

Continuous Assessment 1 - 25%
Continuous Assessment 2 - 25%
Final Written Examination - 50%
Total Assessments - 100%

In this module, it covers the fundamentals features and functions of Microsoft Office, basic computer concepts, and its practical use, including hardware, application and system software, the Internet and World Wide Web.

Continuous Assessment 1 - 20%
Continuous Assessment 2 - 30%
Final Written Examination - 50%
Total Assessments - 100%

You will learn to thrive in today’s fast-paced business environment. In the context of solving realistic business case problems, you will learn how to deliver a wide range of business documents, e-mails, and oral presentations. In the process, you will use technology to communicate effectively, address the needs of diverse audiences, and consider the ethical implications of your communication practices.

Continuous Assessment 1 - 45%
Continuous Assessment 2 - 30%
Final Project and Presentation - 25%
Total Assessments - 100%

This module introduces students to the fundamental knowledge pertaining to generic and web-based multimedia. It provides students with the skills and knowledge to develop professional static and animated 2D graphics.

Continuous Assessment 1 - 20%
Continuous Assessment 2 - 30%
Final Project and Presentation - 50%
Total Assessments - 100%

This course covers emerging online technologies and trends and their influence on the electronic commerce marketplace. Students will learn various revenue models and how to market on the Web. Students will learn about important security issues, such as spam and phishing, their role in organized crime and terrorism, identity theft, and online payment fraud. Finally, students learn how to plan for electronic commerce.

Continuous Assessment 1 - 20%
Continuous Assessment 2 - 30%
Final Project and Presentation - 50%
Total Assessments - 100%

Through study of building Web Applications with HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript, the students will be able to acquire the knowledge and skills of how to use the new web standards to create rich applications that go beyond what previous technologies allowed. By following the examples in this program, the students will learn how to use these new standards in real-world applications, instead of just reading a dry reference manual. These real-life uses of the new HTML tags, WebSockets, and Canvas give the students the foundation of the skills required to build larger applications. Learning how to apply the new standards will prepare the students for the future of web development, regardless of what platform the users are on--desktop, tablet, or even smartphone.

Continuous Assessment 1 - 25%
Continuous Assessment 2 - 25%
Final Project and Presentation - 50%
Total Assessments - 100%

In this module, the students will learn the development of marketing and its changing role within a variety of organisations. It also provides students with an awareness and consideration of the various tools of the marketer and an evaluation of their strengths and weaknesses. This course also ensures students are able to recognise the impact achievable through modifying the marketing mix for (re)positioning the product and service offerings. This course also introduces students to the importance of planning in the management of the marketing activity.

Continuous Assessment 1 - 25%
Continuous Assessment 2 - 25%
Final Project and Presentation - 50%
Total Assessments - 100%

This module will provide students with an exciting experience of all the key steps of movie creation from importing media, media management, and video editing, through to exporting your project to DVD, and any other media platform.

Continuous Assessment 1 - 25%
Continuous Assessment 2 - 25%
Final Project and Presentation - 50%
Total Assessments - 100%

This module introduces the principles and the key steps involved in the marketing research process. Students will understand the significance of research problem definition and research objectives setting to determine the appropriate research design, data collection methods, questionnaire design and sampling plan for accurate data collection. Other areas include marketing intelligence activities and research report preparation and communication. Opportunity to learn relevant IT skills for data tabulation, analysis and interpretation is provided. The module also explores the use of technology through online research and the utilization of database techniques for information management.

Continuous Assessment 1 - 25%
Continuous Assessment 2 - 25%
Final Project and Presentation - 50%
Total Assessments - 100%

This module provides the student with the underlying concepts, theories, and examples for market structures, product pricing, resource pricing, behaviour and the organization of industry, current economic problems and an introduction to international economics.

Continuous Assessment 1 - 25%
Continuous Assessment 2 - 25%
Final Project and Presentation - 50%
Total Assessments - 100%

This module provides the fundamentals of the Java programming language. It teaches the basic concepts and methods of object-oriented programming and object oriented design. It further emphasize on the development cycle as a means of creating applications. It also demonstrates the power of Java as a multi-platform programming language where applications build from Java can be run in MS O/S, Linux and Apple O/S. Applications that build from Java can also be run in different devices, ranging from PCs to smartphones.

Continuous Assessment 1 - 25%
Continuous Assessment 2 - 25%
Final Project and Presentation - 50%
Total Assessments - 100%

This module provides students with a comprehensive understanding of e-business entrepreneurship. Students will learn information related to the following topics: assessing entrepreneurial abilities, defining the entrepreneurial process, recognizing the characteristics of e-business and the role e-business plays in the global economy, identifying various e-business models, developing new e-business ideas, creating a business plan, securing startup financing, facing various startup challenges including hiring key staff and selecting technologies, marketing an e-business and its products or services, developing an e-business Web site, and securing an e-business’s assets from various internal and external threats.

Continuous Assessment 1 - 20%
Continuous Assessment 2 - 30%
Final Written Examination - 50%
Total Assessments - 100%

This module will provide the students an understanding of the significance of Database Management Systems in business. It also provides students the experience to use at least two typical database management system applications to solve typical commercial problems.

Continuous Assessment 1 - 25%
Continuous Assessment 2 - 25%
Final Project and Presentation - 50%
Total Assessments - 100%

This module aims to provide students with the necessary knowledge and skill to produce Interactive 3D Digital work for visualisation purposes. Building upon previously acquired skills on 3D modelling, students will be exposed to methods of injecting interactivity into their 3D models.

Continuous Assessment 1 - 50%
Final Project and Presentation - 50%
Total Assessments - 100%

This module will provide students with an exciting experience of all the key steps of movie creation from importing media, media management, and video editing, through to exporting your project to DVD, and any other media platform.

Continuous Assessment 1 - 25%
Continuous Assessment 2 - 25%
Final Project and Presentation - 50%
Total Assessments - 100%