FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND LAW FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND LAW Business and Law are indispensable components in the successful management of companies in the public and private sectors. This indispensability is more pronounced in an increasingly globalised economy which demands a cadre of well-trained managers to face the numerous challenges it presents. Assist students via excellent teaching, research, training and consultancies. Dedicated to help equip the future cadres of entrepreneurs, accountants, lawyers and managers with the requisite skills to face the challenges of globalisation. FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND LAW FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND LAW Acquisition and application of basic and fundamental s knowledge related to their field of studies Effective Communicati on Skills In-depth knowledge in their specializatio ns, such as Accounting, Business, Economics, Knowledge Management and Law Strong understandin g and commitment to professional and ethical responsibiliti es Good team working FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND LAW Course Content: The course syllabi are carefully designed to include new technological and multimedia applications and requisite tools needed to prepare our graduates to be able to excel in a competitive global environment. Mode of delivery: The lectures are delivered using multimedia applications and sometimes complemented with traditional lecture methods. All reading materials, notes, questions for discussion etc are uploaded on the campus Multimedia Learning System (MMLS) and accessible anywhere and anytime. Open Interaction: Our faculty encourages debates, discussions and interaction between student-student, student-faculty, student-industry and faculty-industry. We believe that it is through such open interactions that innovative minds may be nurtured. Research: Centres of Excellence such as Centre for Cyberlaw (CC) and Centre for Cyberpreneuship Development (CCD) involve actively in research in the areas of entrepreneurship and law. Members are strongly encouraged to secure funding for research purposes and to publish their findings in international journals. State-of-the art facilities: Constant upgrades of facilities in the lecture halls, libraries and computer laboratories facilitate the process of learning and research. FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND LAW FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND LAW Bachelor of Accounting (Honours) Pass STPM with at least 3 Cs inclusive of Mathematics/ Accounting, or its equivalent Pass UEC with 5 Credits inclusive of Mathematics and English Pass a related diploma from recognised institutions or its equivalent FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND LAW Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) Pass STPM with at least 3 Cs inclusive of Mathematics/ Economics/ Accounting, or its equivalent Pass UEC with 5 Credits inclusive of Mathematics and English Pass a related diploma from recognised institutions or its equivalent FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND LAW FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND LAW FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND LAW FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND LAW FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND LAW BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION PROGRAMMES OUTCOMES FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND LAW Ability to acquire and apply fundamental principles of business and management. Capability to communicate effectively. Acquisition of technical competence in specialised areas of business Ability to use and integrate information technology in business and decision making process. Ability to conduct research in chosen fields of business. FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND LAW Understanding and commitment to professional and ethical responsibilities. Ability to work independently as well as with others in a team. Ability to be a multi-skilled business graduate with good business knowledge, decision making, interpersonal, leadership and other business related skills. Awareness of social, cultural, global and environmental responsibilities as business graduate Capability to develop multi-skills, healthy mind and become a discipline individual FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND LAW FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND LAW To produce a new generation of banking and finance professionals who would be equipped with the necessary technical knowledge and interpersonal skills to undertake the challenges in a dynamic international and global financial landscape. To expose students to the latest developments in the banking and finance sectors especially the changes driven by the introduction of new technologies FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND LAW General Managers of Financial Institutions Middle and Lower level Manages of Financial Institutions Financial Consultants Stock Brokers Stock Exchange Officers Liaison Officers FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND LAW Stock Exchange Officers Stock Market Consultants Investment Managers Risk Manages Financial Analysts Credit Managers Offshore Banking Officers FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND LAW FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND LAW Human Resource Management has emerged as a key managerial function for creating and sustaining a competitive edge in today’s business world. The programme is structured to meet the needs of students who are interested in the ‘people ‘aspects of organisations. The programme offers a practical and thorough study of human resource skills required by human resource practitioners. Students receive training in key skill areas of human resource and its application to the dynamics of today's and future organisations. The programme also provides an opportunity to the students to compare, contrast and integrate the patterns of HRM practices, both at national and international level. FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND LAW To develop competent human resource professionals to support business, governmental, and non-profit organisations FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND LAW Human Resource Managers General Managers Liaison Officers Industrial Relations Officers Operations Managers FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND LAW Human Resource Development Trainers Training & Development Officers/Consultants Organizational Development Officers/Consultants Performance Appraisal Managers/Consultants Recruitment & Selection Officers/Consultants FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND LAW FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND LAW The word globalization is now synonym to the world of business. Organizations that did not meet up the globalization needs will tend to loose out in the business arena and will be considered as weak and fragile. This programme is offered to cater these ever challenging needs of the international business framework. Apart from understanding the theoretical aspect of international business, students will also be exposed with real world business practices by adopting real case scenarios and also letting them going for internship in the various Multinational companies. This approach will ensure that international business graduates will be well equipped in the international business career. Introduction FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND LAW The advent of globalisation and liberalization has necessitated the adoption of new strategies in doing business. Objective Courses in this programme are taught using the latest multimedia tools. Student will also be exposed to real world business practices through industrial training in order to prepare them for the challenging international business career . FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND LAW FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND LAW FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND LAW The programme emphasizes on the analytical and systematic planning approaches for developing a marketing strategy as well as the coordination and Objective control mechanism available for marketing activities. It also highlights the use of latest information communication technologies in contemporary marketing practices. FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND LAW PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES To produce graduates equipped with skill sets and attitude required for current and future work. To produce graduates who are able to integrate information systems, management models and social theories in dealing with contemporary business challenges To provide students with critical tools and skills for acquiring and applying business intelligence in firms To inculcate in students the strategic and entrepreneurial mind-set for being successful knowledge personnel and managers To produce graduates who will meet the need of changing work and industry structure in the knowledge-based economy [KBE]. FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND LAW CAREER PROSPECTS Industries/Sectors that Need Your Expertise: Medical Institutions Financial Institutions Media Industry Government Agencies/Departments Universities/Colleges Travel and Hospitality Research Institutions Non-Governmental Organizations [NGOs] and International Institutions such as ASEAN and UN FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND LAW CAREER PROSPECTS cont’d Possible Job Positions: Database Administrator Website Administrator Public Affairs Manager Knowledge Officer Chief knowledge Officer Lecturer Management Trainee Consultant Systems Analyst FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND LAW FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND LAW Objectives of the Course include: To ensure that students are educated in law; To ensure that students are able to argue with reason and logic; To promote critical and analytical thinking students; To produce students who are able understand legal issues. FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND LAW Career Prospects The Bachelor of Laws is the basic degree in legal education and it offers many interesting openings: Graduates could work for the government. Government sector provides job opportunities to law graduates as Public Prosecutors and Solicitors. Besides that, the Government also needs Law Officers, Legal Assistants and Legal Advisers in many departments FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND LAW Career Prospects Members of the judiciary must have legal education. Only a few would be selected. They may rise to the levels of Chief Judicial Magistrate, District and Sessions Judge or even as a Judge of the High Court. Such elections and promotions depend very much on experience and seniority. FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND LAW Career Prospects If one decides to be one's own boss - He/she could set up his/ her own private practice, that is after being called to the Bar. Depending upon the aptitude and specialisation, one could start practicing in civil or criminal cases. FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND LAW Career Prospects Today, there are a number of lawyers who specialize and practice in tax laws. There are also legal advisors dealing exclusively with the labor laws or specialized in areas such as patents, trademarks, sales tax or even foreign exchange. There are also legal advisors dealing exclusively with the labor laws or in international laws. FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND LAW Career Prospects Teaching is another avenue. Law graduates with good percentage, a good aptitude and taste for teaching normally decide to teach. They could teach at local universities, or at universities aboard or at other institutes offering law courses. FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND LAW Career Prospects With a law degree, one would be equipped to take up challenging positions at international levels: Legal positions at the United Nations or the World Trade Organization could be within the reach of outstanding students. FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND LAW Accreditation BY FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND LAW Malaysian Institute of Accountant Malaysian Institute of Certified Public Accountant LAN JPA Chartered Institute of Management Accountant (U.K) - 6 more subjects Association of Chartered Certified Accountant (U.K) - 5 more subjects CPA, Australia - 6 more subjects FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND LAW HOW TO BECOME A MIA MEMBER? FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND LAW CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT Graduates in Accounting from the universities specified in Part I of the First Schedule Member of any of the recognised bodies specified in Part II of the First Schedule At least 3 years of supervised experience FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND LAW PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS First Schedule, Part II of Accountants Act, 1967 Malaysian Institute of Certified Public Accountants Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (UK) Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia CPA Australia Institute of Chartered Accountants of New Zealand Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants Institute of Chartered Accountants of India Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (UK) FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND LAW THE ACCOUNTANCY PROFESSION IN MALAYSIA FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND LAW MEMBERS IN PRACTICE Statutory Auditors Company Secretary Tax Consultants Management Consultants Receivers Liquidators Accountants FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND LAW PUBLIC SECTOR Accountants Treasurers Financial Officers Auditors Inland Revenue Officers Bank Negara Officers Directors of Ministries COMMERCE INDUSTRY/ EDUCATION FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND LAW Internal Auditors Company Secretaries Company Accountants Tax Manager Corporate Planners Budget Controllers EDP & Systems Manager Bank Officers/Managers Finance Directors Lecturers Chief Executive Officers FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND LAW GUIDELINES – AUDITOR Obtaining an audit license Must be a Chartered Accountant of MIA. Setting up of an audit firm Must be a Chartered Accountant of the MIA and an audit license holder. Setting up of a branch office Branch office of an audit firm must be managed by a member of MIA. FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND LAW GUIDELINES – TAX AGENT REQUIREMENTS All members of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants would be eligible to apply for tax agent license provided that they have a minimum of 5 years practical experience with government or private sector relating to taxation matters.