Bachelor of Business Management (Hons.)

(R/345/6/0463) 06/19 (A5316)

Entrepreneurs drive change through innovations. 

In today’s dynamic market, business owners and employees need to have an entrepreneurial mindset and be technologically savvy.

This program is designed to develop the students into successful entrepreneurs, by providing them with a solid understanding of fundamental knowledge of business management as well as digital skills. Business management explains how planning, organizing, leading and controlling are coordinated to achieve the corporate objectives. A key emphasis of the program is to prepare our students for quality leadership positions and to equip them with professional educational backgrounds to face the challenges of the business world.

Graduates of this program can become innovators, intrapreneurs, entrepreneurs, and future leaders in any kind of company. They can select various career paths and become a management consultant, strategy consultant, HR consultant and corporate communication executive.

All students will undergo a three months internship, which will enhance their employability. Mr Nicky Ong, the Senior Business Development Manager at Unilever International, Singapore is one of our graduates.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

  • Pass Foundation/ Matriculation studies with at least CGPA of 2.00 from a recognised institution; OR
  • Pass STPM or its equivalent with a minimum of Grade C (GP 2.00) in any two (2) subjects AND a Pass in Mathematics and English* at SPM Level or its equivalent; OR
  • Pass A-Level with a minimum of Grade D in any two (2) subjects AND a Pass in Mathematics and English* at SPM Level or its equivalent.; OR
  • Pass STAM with a minimum of Grade Jayyid (Good) in two (2) subjects AND a Pass in Mathematic and English* at SPM or its equivalent; OR
  • Pass UEC with a minimum of Grade B in at least five (5) subjects inclusive of English OR a minimum of Grade C in SPM/O-Level English or equivalent; OR
  • Any qualifications equivalent to Diploma or Advanced Diploma (Level 4 or 5, MQF) with at least CGPA of 2.00; OR
  • Pass DKM/DLKM/DVM with a minimum CGPA of 2.50. Candidates with CGPA below 2.50 MUST have at least two (2) years of work experience in the related field**.

Note: 

*The requirement to Pass Mathematics and English subjects can be waived should the qualifications contain Mathematics and English subjects with equivalent/ higher achievement.

Those without a pass in Mathematics and/or English at SPM level or equivalent can be admitted but are required to attend special enhancement course(s). These special enhancement courses should be SPM equivalent, remedial in nature. Students must pass the Mathematics and English enhancement courses as a prerequisite to related core courses taught in English.

**DKM/DLKM/DVM candidates may be required to undergo Bridging Programme as an additional requirement.

English Language Requirement for International Students

International students who wish to enrol into the Bachelor of Business Management (Hons.) programme are required to possess a minimum score of 5.5 in IELTS or its equivalent.

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

Year 1

English for Business Communication
English for Business Studies
Critical Thinking and Applications in Management
Digital Transformation Technologies
Fundamentals of Economics
Fundamentals of Marketing
Management
Managerial Mathematics
Managerial Statistics
Principles of Finance
Principles of Financial Accounting
Principles of Management Accounting
Psychology
U3 (Integrity and Leadership)
Character Building
Character Development

Year 2

Analytical Programming
Business & Society
Business Law
Entrepreneurship
Global Management
Human Resource Management
Management Information System
Organisational Behaviour
Production and Operations Management
Research Methodology
Elective 1
Elective 2
Elective 3
U1
U4

Year 3

Business Analytics
Leadership
Management Decision Science
Management of Technology and Innovation
Organisational Change and Innovation Management
Project Management
Strategic Management
TQM for Managers
Elective 4
U1
U2 or 3
Practical Training (Final Trimester)

Electives

Students can take any 4 elective subjects (12 credits) offered by FOM and/or other faculties. For other faculties’ course offer, kindly refer to the ‘Build Your Own Curriculum (BYOC)’ material.

Electives offered by FOM are:
Trimester 1:

  • Global Marketing
  • Investments
  • Labour Economics
  • Product Planning and Management
  • Theory of Inventive Problem Solving (TRIZ)

Trimester 2:

  • Event Marketing
  • Tourism Management

Trimester 3:

  • Digital Media in Business
  • Environmental and Resource Economics
  • Small Business Management

MPU

U1: 

  • Philosophy and Current Issues (Falsafah dan Isu Semasa) – both local and international students
  • Appreciation of Ethics and Civilizations (Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban) – Local students only
  • Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2 – International students only

 

U2 or U3:

Bahasa Kebangsaan A* / Foreign Language (MPU32**) / Islamic Institutions in Malaysia (MPU3301) / Introduction to Multicultural Studies in Malaysia (MPU3302) / Stress and Well-Being Among Malaysian (MPU3303)

 

U4: 

Any course with code MPU34** (e.g. MPU3401, MPU3403)

 

*Note: Bahasa Kebangsaan A is compulsory for any local student who did not obtain credit in Bahasa Malaysia at SPM level.

Note: The above programme structure serves as a general guide.

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PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES AND OUTCOMES

Programme Educational Objectives

This programme aims to produce graduates with the following quality after several years of graduation:

  1. Graduates who are able to use knowledge, cognitive and practical skills competently in management or related profession.
  2. Graduates with interpersonal, digital technologies and numeracy skills, to lead and innovate in the field of management or related profession.
  3. Graduates who embrace leadership, entrepreneurial mindset, ethics and professionalism views with sustainability awareness to continuously contribute to industry development.

Programme Outcomes

Upon graduation, the graduates are expected to achieve or attain the following outcomes:

  1. Demonstrate knowledge and competency in business management.
  2. Exhibit critical thinking and problem-solving skills to manage complex problems in business organizations.
  3. Utilize practical management skills and techniques within business organization.
  4. Develop social skills and interact responsibly with diverse stakeholders in any organizations.
  5. Demonstrate relevant digital technology and advanced digital skills in business management.
  6. Develop analytical mind to analyze numerical and graphical data in management decision making.
  7. Demonstrate effective leadership skills and responsibility in managing business organization.
  8. Acquire managerial and entrepreneurial skills in planning and organizing projects.
  9. Adhere to ethical values, professionalism and humanities and sustainable practices in solving various business management issues.

ADDITIONAL CERTIFICATION

  • Upon completing the ‘Business Analytics’ course, students shall obtain a professional KNIME Certificate.

CAREER PROSPECTS

  • Executives and Managers for Human Resource Management, Business Management, Project Management, Business Development, Sales, And Education

Programme Coordinator

Ms. Nor Hazleza Mohamed

INDUSTRIAL ADVISOR

Puan Saliza Abdullah

CEO of BG Capital Holdings
Appointment duration: Trimester 3, 2020/21 until Trimester 2, 2023/24

EXTERNAL EXAMINER

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Elaine Chew Yin Teng

Monash University Malaysia
Appointment duration: Trimester 1, 2021/22 until Trimester 3, 2023/24