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Russell ChanderGraduate, Class of 2013 Bachelor of Arts (Communication and Psychology)University at Buffalo, The State University of New York, U.S.

2016

The programs are developed and awarded by University at Buffalo, The State University of New York, U.S.

Bachelor of Arts Communication Economics International Trade Psychology Sociology

Bachelor of Science (Business Administration)

Double Degree Bachelor of Science (Business Administration) and Bachelor of Arts (Economics) Bachelor of Science (Business Administration) and Bachelor of Arts (International Trade) Bachelor of Science (Business Administration) and Bachelor of Arts (Psychology)

Double Major - Bachelor of Arts Communication and Psychology Communication and Sociology Economics and Psychology International Trade and Psychology Psychology and Sociology

ContentsUniversity at Buffalo, The State University of New York 01

UB Undergraduate Degrees Your Passport to the Future 03

Academic Requirements 04

General Education Requirements 06

Minors for Non-Business Majors 07

Bachelor of Arts (Communication) 08

Bachelor of Arts (Economics) 09

Bachelor of Arts (International Trade) 10

Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) 11

Bachelor of Arts (Sociology) 12

Bachelor of Science (Business Administration) 13

Double Degree Bachelor of Science (Business Administration) 14 and Bachelor of Arts (Economics) Bachelor of Science (Business Administration) 15 and Bachelor of Arts (International Trade) Bachelor of Science (Business Administration) 17 and Bachelor of Arts (Psychology)

Double Major Bachelor of Arts (Communication and Psychology) 19 Bachelor of Arts (Communication and Sociology) 21 Bachelor of Arts (Economics and Psychology) 22 Bachelor of Arts (International Trade and Psychology) 23 Bachelor of Arts (Psychology and Sociology) 24

Module Descriptions 25

Selection Criteria 30

Application & Admission 33

Singapore Institute of Management (SIM Group) 35

SIM Student Life 36

VIBES - Why Study At SIM Global Education 37

In an economy which places a premium on original thought,cross-disciplinary knowledge and high adaptability, an undergraduate degree has become more than just amassingskills and information it is a platform to jumpstart an individuals potential for innovative thinking, leadership and synergistic communication.

An undergraduate program by the University at Buffalo (UB) promises all that and more. In just three years at the Singapore Institute of Management Pte Ltd (SIM), you can emerge with a highly reputed U.S. degree, ready to make your mark in the global workforce.

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University at BuffaloThe State University of New YorkFounded in 1846, the University at Buffalo (UB), The State University of New York (SUNY) is one of the leading public universities in the U.S. Within the 64-campus SUNY system, UB is the flagship campus. As the largest and most comprehensive university center, UB offers more than 300 undergraduate and graduate programs the most in any SUNY campus and has an enrollment of more than 29,000 students.

Notably, UB is the first public member in New York and New England of the prestigious 61-member Association of American Universities (AAU). UB is ranked among the top 50 U.S. public and private research universities according to an authoritative 2010 report published by Arizona State University. The university is ranked among the top 30 U.S. public research universities in terms of total research dollars, with total research expenditures of nearly US$350 million.

UB is reputed for its outstanding faculty. Among its approximately 4,000 full-time and affiliated faculty, 95 percent hold a doctorate or equivalent. UB faculty have been the recipients of numerous prestigious national and international awards including the Nobel Prize, the National Medal of Science and the Pulitzer as well as MacArthur, Guggenheim and Rockefeller Foundation grants. Along with these accomplishments, UB faculty are at home in the classroom. SUNY has recognized more distinguished professors and distinguished teaching professors at UB than at any other SUNY unit. More than 150 of UBs faculty have received the Chancellors Award for Excellence in Teaching--again, the largest representation of any unit in the SUNY system.

UB is ranked among the top 50 U.S. public and private research universities according to an authoritative 2010 report published by the Arizona State University. The university ranks among the top 30 U.S. public research universities in terms of total research dollars, with total research expenditures of more than $350 million (U.S.) in fiscal year 2010. The first cancer research center in the world was established at UB in 1898. Today there are more than 90 organized research centers and institutes at UB, including the Center for Computational Research; the Great Lakes Program; the Regional Institute; the

National Center for Geographic Information and Analysis; the Institute for Lasers, Photonics and Biophotonics; the Electronic Poetry Center; the Multidisciplinary Center for Earthquake Engineering Research; the Center of Excellence for Document Analysis and Recognition; and the New York Center of Excellence in Bioinformatics and Life Sciences. UB also has numerous joint research partnerships with Roswell Park Cancer Institute and Hauptman-Woodward Medical Research Institute.

In terms of international education, UB is a model institution, ranking No.17* among all institutions hosting international students in the U.S. It enrolls more than 6,000 international students from more than 110 countries. Among its 230,000 strong alumni in 130 countries are such luminaries as:

Li Yanhong (Robin) - co-founder of Baidu.com.largest Chinese search engine and second-largest independent search engine in the world

Harvey Weinstein - co-founder of Miramax Films

Wolf Blitzer - an award-winning journalistfor CNN

Tom Toles - the Pulitzer Prize-Winningcartoonist at the Washington Post

* Open Doors 2014 report published by the Institute of International Education (IIE).

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UB campus, Buffalo

UB campus, Buffalo

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Now in their second decade,our highly successful

collaborative undergraduate programs with SIM have

demonstrated value for all our stakeholders - our students,

faculty, alumni and their employers. We are proud ofour longstanding partnership

with SIM, the outstandingquality of the programs

we deliver together,and the remarkable

success of our alumni.Our programs remain the

standard bearer for afirst-rate, fully accredited American undergraduate education in Singapore.

Professor Stephen C DunnettVice Provost for International Education

University at Buffalo

March 1996Established the first U.S.-accredited Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) program in Singapore in partnership with the UB School of Management.

June 2004 Start of SIMs first full-time American undergraduate degree program with UBs School of Management - Bachelor of Science (Business Administration) with concentrations in International Business and Marketing.

May 2005 First intake of the Bachelor of Arts (Communication) with UBs College of Arts and Sciences. Collaboration with UB and Konan University, Japan to offer the sixweek Singapore Summer Asian Business Program.

May 2006 A new concentration in Financial Analysis was made available in the Bachelor of Science (Business Administration) program.

May 2007 First intake of the Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) with UBs College of Arts and Sciences. Introduction of the Double Degree - Bachelor of Science (Business Administration) and Bachelor of Arts (Psychology). Introduction of the Double Major - Bachelor of Arts (Communication and Psychology).

May 2009First intake of the Bachelor of Arts (Sociology) with UBs College of Arts and Sciences.

May 2011 First intake of the Bachelor of Arts (Economics) with UBs College of Arts and Sciences. Introduction of the Double Major - Bachelor of Arts (Communication and Sociology). Introduction of the Double Major - Bachelor of Arts (Psychology and Sociology).

January 2013 Introduction of the Bachelor of Arts (International Trade) with UBs College of Arts and Sciences. Introduction of the Double Degree - Bachelor of Science (Business Administration) and Bachelor of Arts (Economics). Introduction of the Double Degree - Bachelor of Science (Business Administration) and Bachelor of Arts (International Trade). Introduction of the Double Major - Bachelor of Arts (Economics and Psychology). Introduction of the Double Major - Bachelor of Arts (International Trade and Psychology).

July 2014 SIM-UB celebrates 10 years of collaboration

Milestones

AccreditationsUB is accredited by the following associations: Middle States Commission on Higher Education New York State Board of Regents

In addition, the School of Management is accredited by AACSB International The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.

MembershipUB is a member of the following associations: Association of American Universities American Council on Education Association of American Colleges and Universities Association of Colleges and Universities of the State of New York Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities

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UB Undergraduate Degrees -Your Passport to the Future

Students such as myself who have undergone the SIM GE experience are able to leverage on both SIM GE and UB platforms to secure enriching cultural, academic, or workplace experiences that add crucial experience to any jobseekers profile. Over the summer of 2013, I interned at the US Embassy in Singapore as a public policy intern, during which I even had an opportunity to witness an address by the vice-president of the United States! (2014)

Andrew Yeo Graduate, Class of 2013 Bachelor of Arts (Sociology)

Graduate (MSc Social Policy and Planning), London School of Economics and Political Science

Secure a Prestigious U.S. DegreeA U.S. degree is widely considered to be superior in todays economy. With a focus on general education, you will learn a broad spectrum of skills and knowledge pertinent to the real world, as well as be exposed to a wide range of real issues at the modern workplace.

In terms of international enrollment, UB ranks 17th among the leading universities in the U.S. The hallmark of UB undergraduate programs is the concept of the interactive classroom, with project-oriented assignments and meaningful hands-on learning. Flexibility is also key, with a choice in degree majors and concentrations.

Accelerate Your Learning PathTime is precious and the quicker you graduate with a reputed degree, the faster you can enter the corporate world and hit the ground running. UB allows you to complete your degree in an accelerated mode of only three years, as compared to four years for most other U.S. undergraduate programs.

Get More for LessGetting a world-class degree doesnt have to immerse you in debt. The UB undergraduate programs offered at SIM are identical in curriculum, standards and degree recognition to those in the U.S., but cost lesser than the equivalent programs in the U.S.

Highly Qualified FacultyUB is renowned for its exemplary faculty, many of whom are recipients of esteemed national and international awards. Within SUNY, more than 150 of UBs faculty have received the Chancellors Award for Excellence in Teaching.

UB faculty publish in leading academic and professional journals in record numbers. Their research and expertise has been the basis for articles in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Money, BusinessWeek, Fortune and other national and international publications.

More than 50 percent of the undergraduate courses are taught by UB faculty. All other faculty members have to undergo approval by academic departments at UB before they are able to take up teaching positions for the UB undergraduate programs.

This ensures that you will only learn from and interact with the best in the field.

Excellent Rankings When you pursue a UB undergraduate program, you can be assured of a top-quality education that has enjoyed consistently high rankings among programs in the U.S.

UB is ranked among the top 120 national universities by U.S. News and World Report in 2012.

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Duration All programs are offered full-time. The academic year is divided into three semesters. Each semester is typically 12 to 15 weeks in length.

Admission Degree(9 semesters,3 years)

Double Degree / Double Major (12 semesters,4 years)

Spring 2016 January 25, 2016 to January 24, 2019

January 25, 2016 to January 24, 2020

Summer 2016

May 30, 2016 to May 29, 2019

May 30, 2016 to May 29, 2020

Fall 2016 August 29, 2016 to August 28, 2019

August 29, 2016 to August 28, 2020

Candidature PeriodThe maximum allowed period for a student to complete a single degree program would be 6 years and a double major or double degree program would be 8 years. If a student fails to complete the course within the candidature period, they will not be entitled to any recourse or refund.

Mode of DeliveryLectures, discussions, presentations, activities and consultations. Each lesson is three hours.

AssessmentContinuous assessment comprises tests, quizzes, assignments, projects, presentations, participations and activities which are scheduled throughout the semester.

The final examination is held during the two weeks after the semester ends. The detailed assessment schedules can be found in the individual course syllabi accessible by the students via the Students Portal or UBLearns once they are in the program.

Teaching FacultyTo ensure parity in standards, rigors of the program, integrity of the UB degree, and to comply with U.S. accreditation requirements, more than 50% of the modules are taught by UB faculty and the remaining modules will be taught by qualified local faculty who must be approved by UB.

Average teacher-student ratio = 1:16.

Minimum Number of CreditsCandidates for bachelors degrees must complete a minimum of 120 credits. One credit equals 12.5 contact hours of classroom study.

Minimum Number of Students Required for Class CommencementFor a class to commence, there must be minimum of 25 students. In the event that the class cannot commence due to low take up rate, the students will be informed at least one month prior to class commencement.

Academic RequirementsMinimum Academic AverageTo graduate from a UB undergraduate program, students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0, both overall and at UB. In the computation of the overall average, all attempted coursework at UB will be used, including transfer credit. In computing a students average for work completed at another accredited institution, GPAs will be computed in accordance with UBs grading policies (e.g. all attempted hours, including Fs, will be used to determine the GPA).

Students cannot graduate with an incomplete I grade on their record.

Major RequirementTo qualify for an undergraduate degree, matriculated students must be enrolled in a degree program and satisfactorily complete the requirements of their fields of study, as well as those of the university. This include all major requirements and general education requirements.

Academic Progress The normal load for students is 12 to 15 credits per semester.

Students may register for modules and make changes to their class schedule. Students who choose to drop or resign from any module, are on official leave of absence or have to repeat any failed module, may take more than the normal program duration to complete their studies.

Students are allowed to progress through each semester till they satisfactorily complete the graduation requirements.

Attendance RequirementsSIM requires all students (both local and international) to attend all scheduled lessons and activities unless they have valid reasons supported by document such as medical certificates. Under this policy, all full-time local students are required to attain a minimum attendance rate as stipulated by UB or 75%, whichever is higher. For all international students, the minimum attendance requirement is 90% as mandated by the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority of Singapore (ICA).

Double DegreesThe double degree is the concurrent awarding of two different baccalaureate degree types (BA and BS). Students pursuing two majors in two different degree types are expected to have the full range of skills, competencies, and experience as students graduating from each of the programs individually. Thus, students must meet all requirements for each major. In no circumstance may the coursework in the second degree be fewer than 30 credits. For a double degree, a minimum of 150 credits or 30 credits beyond the full requirements of the degree with the larger number of required undergraduate credits must be earned, whichever is greater. Because the two degrees must be in significantly different fields of study, no more than two 300- and 400- modules taken as requirements for one major in one degree can also be counted as part of the required modules for the other major in the other degree, including required elective credits.

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Double MajorsA double major is the awarding of one degree with two majors (e.g. a student earns one BA degree with a double major of communication and psychology). Students must be accepted into each major and fulfil all requirements of each major in addition to satisfying all university requirements. This may be completed within the usual 120-credit minimum. Following conferral of the degree, the students transcript will note one baccalaureate degree with two majors.

Subsequent DegreesSome students may decide to return to their studies after they have received their first undergraduate degree. Once a degree is conferred, the modules and credits from that degree cannot be used in subsequent degrees, and some students may not return to add a minor or concentration to the conferred degree. In order to take a subsequent degree, the student who has previously earned a baccalaureate degree from UB or an accredited U.S. institution must be accepted to UB as a matriculated student and be accepted into the new major. If you are pursuing a second bachelors degree, you must have the full range of skills, competencies, and experience in the major as students who complete the requirements for the regular degree program. Thus, students must meet all requirements for the major. In no circumstance may the coursework in the second degree program be fewer than 30 credits after the conferral of the first degree. The two degrees must be in significantly different fields of study; therefore 300- and 400- level coursework completed for the first bachelors degree will not count toward completing the major requirements of the second degree.

Latin HonorsStudents earning baccalaureate degrees are eligible to receive Latin Honors based on their UB cumulative GPA on the following scale:

Average (based on 4.0 = A) 3.20 cum laude (Distinction) 3.50 magna cum laude (High Distinction) 3.75 summa cum laude (Highest Distinction)

To qualify for Latin Honors, students must present a minimum of 60 credits of UB undergraduate coursework, at least 54 of which must be graded credits (i.e. not satisfactory or unsatisfactory [grades of S or U]).

GraduationApplication for DegreeStudents must file an Application for Degree Form prior to the deadlines which will be published in the student portal.

Complete Studies Conferral Date

Spring (April) June 15

Summer (August) September 1

Fall (December) February 1

Students are encouraged to file their applications well before the deadlines. Degree forms received after the deadlines will be processed for the next conferral date.

A final evaluation of general education and university degree requirements will be completed by a degree auditor in Academic Processing Services. Each academic department determines if academic major requirements have been met.

When a degree is conferred, it is noted on the students academic record (transcript) and diploma. Diplomas are mailed to SIM within six weeks after the conferral date. Grades will not be changed after degree conferral except when errors in the transcript occur.

Award of DegreeStudents who successfully complete all the requirements of the programs will be awarded the following degrees by the University at Buffalo, The State University of New York, U.S.:

Single Degree Bachelor of Arts (Communication) Bachelor of Arts (Economics) Bachelor of Arts (International Trade) Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) Bachelor of Arts (Sociology) Bachelor of Science (Business Administration) Double Degree Bachelor of Science (Business Administration) and Bachelor of Arts (Economics) Bachelor of Science (Business Administration) and Bachelor of Arts (International Trade) Bachelor of Science (Business Administration) and Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) Double Major Bachelor of Arts (Communication and Psychology) Bachelor of Arts (Communication and Sociology) Bachelor of Arts (Economics and Psychology) Bachelor of Arts (International Trade and Psychology) Bachelor of Arts (Psychology and Sociology)

Settlement of ObligationsAll outstanding fees must be paid in order to receive diplomas or transcript services, including information about the students program completion in any form.

CommencementA formal commencement ceremony is held at SIM each July. All students who have graduated the previous September or February, as well as students who have applied for June degree conferral, are eligible to participate in the ceremony. Information regarding commencement activities will be available a month before the ceremony.

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General Education RequirementsWritingESL 407 Written English I (3 credits)ESL 408 Written English II (3 credits)

Library SkillsSuccessfully complete the Library Skills Workbook.

Mathematical Sciences (complete one module)CSE 111 Great Ideas in Computer Science (4 credits) MTH 115 Survey of Algebra and Trigonometry (4 credits)MTH 121 Survey of Calculus and Its Applications I (4 credits)MTH 122 Survey of Calculus and Its Applications II (4 credits) MTH 131 Mathematical Analysis for Management (4 credits)MGQ 301 Statistical Decisions in Management (3 credits)PSY 207 Psychological Statistics (4 credits)SOC 294 Basic Statistics for Social Sciences (3 credits)

World CivilizationsUGC 111 World Civilizations I (3 credits)UGC 112 World Civilizations II (3 credits)

Natural SciencesStudents must complete a two-module sequence, including at least one semesterof laboratory.

NTR 108 Human Nutrition (3 credits)NTR 109 Nutrition in Practice (3 credits)NTR 110 Nutrition in Practice Lab (1 credit)

American PluralismUGC 211 American Pluralism and the Search for Equality (3 credits)

Social and Behavioral Sciences*Complete one 3-credit module offered by COM, ECO, GEO, PSY or SOC.

Language Requirement (Not required unless International Business Concentration is chosen)Complete a two-semester module sequence in a foreign language, or demonstrate profi ciency in a language other than English equivalent to completion of a fi rst-year, second-semester module.

Humanities (complete one module)*PHI 101 Introduction to Philosophy (3 credits)PHI 107 Ethics (3 credits)PHI 115 Critical Thinking (3 credits)

Arts (complete one module)*MUS 113 Music and Society (3 credits)MUS 115 Understanding Music (3 credits)MUS 116 Theory of Music for Nonmajors (3 credits)MUS 264 World Music (3 credits)

Depth Requirement*An additional module from the listing of Mathematical Sciences modules. Note: Students who entered UB with 24 or more transferable credits from an institution of higher education other than UB are exempted from the World Civilizations, American Pluralism, and Arts requirements. These credits must have been earned prior to enrollment at UB.

* Modules used to satisfy any other general education requirement are excluded.

General education focuseson a broad array of skills,

knowledge and issues thatare considered to be

particularly important for allcollege graduates.

The program is intended tohelp students prepare for

success and fulfi llment in acontinually changing world.

General educationcomplements the

departmental major. The major provides depth ofstudy in a particular area of specialization and prepares

students for particular careers or for

advanced study.

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Minors for Non-Business MajorsEach minor is designed to enhance particular majors and provide additional knowledge for students planning to pursue MBA degrees. Students can receive a bachelors degree if they are enrolled in a major program and a minor program, but cannot receive a bachelors degree if they are enrolled in a minor program and not enrolled in major program.

General Management Minor The general management minor provides a broad foundation in the basic elements and principles of business. Students learn to speak the language of business while gaining an understanding of functional areas, such as accounting, human resources, information systems, marketing, and fi nance. A general management minor would benefi t students in any major. Those who are considering pursuing an MBA at any time in their careers are especially encouraged to complete this minor.

Prerequisite Modules1. ECO 182 Introduction to Microeconomics (4 credits)2. MGQ 201 Introduction to Computers and Statistics (4 credits)3. PSY 101 Introductory Psychology (3 credits)

Required Modules4. MGA 201 Introduction to Accounting I (3 credits)5. MGB 301 Organizational Behavior and Administration (3 credits)6. MGG 150 Business and Society (3 credits)

ElectivesChoose three of the following:7. MGA 202 Introduction to Accounting II (3 credits)8. MGF 301 Corporation Finance (3 credits)9. MGI 301 Human Resources Management and Labor Relations for Managers (3 credits) MGM 301 Principles of Marketing (3 credits) MGQ 301 Statistical Decisions in Management (3 credits) MGS 351 Introduction to Management Information Systems (4 credits)

Marketing Minor The marketing minor provides a focused view of marketing forthe student with little or no background in business. While the requirements and prerequisites make it a viable option for most students, it may be especially helpful for those seeking an understanding of the marketing function in businesses. Modules address issues such as identifying and selecting the right consumers, understanding the interaction between these consumers and businesses, and being able to translate consumer needs and wants into products and services. The marketing minor may be particularly attractive to students majoring in communication.

Prerequisite ModulesChoose one of the following:1. MGQ 201 Introduction to Computers and Statistics (4 credits) PSY 207 Psychological Statistics (4 credits)Choose one of the following:2. ECO 182 Introduction to Microeconomics (4 credits) MTH 131 Mathematical Analysis for Management (4 credits) PSY 101 Introductory Psychology (3 credits)

Required Modules3. MGG 150 Business and Society (3 credits)4. MGM 301 Principles of Marketing (3 credits)5. MGM 403 Marketing Research (3 credits)6. MGM 404 Consumer Behavior (3 credits)

Electives Choose one of the following:7. MGM 402 Selling and Sales Force Management (3 credits) MGM 406 Product and Brand Management (3 credits) MGM 409 Advertising and Promotion (3 credits)

Through various overseas study and exchange programmes, I experienced fi rst-hand the complexities of human relationships and the realities of the global community. These encounters compelled me tore-think my observations of the world through multiple lenses, and to better appreciate and make sense of these diverse perspectives. (2013)

Ho ShengGraduate, Class of 2013 Bachelor of Arts (Communication)

Graduate (MSc International Relations), S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies,Nanyang Technological University

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Bachelor of Arts (Communication)Founded in 1964, the Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication is ranked among the top 25 programs by National Communication Association for its intercultural communication, organizational communication, communication technology and health communication programs. The course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive knowledge of the nature of human communication, its media, and its effects. Students will be introduced to the finer points of interpersonal communication; challenged to apply critical thinking to their consumption of the mass media; exposed to the complexity of delivering information in organizational and mediated communication situations; and, broaden their horizons through the study of international and intercultural communication.

The Communication major at UB is a general communication degree with a liberal arts concentration. The main focus in the Communication major is advertising, marketing, and public relations.

Why Study Communication? Students will learn how to analyze, interpret, and research the process by which human beings relate to one another. The study of communication embraces the most fundamental aspect of human interaction from the subtleties of interpersonal communication, the influences and effects of mass media, the most effective distribution of information through organizations, to the cutting edge of the new communication technologies and information studies.

Job Prospect/Opportunity for Further Study After GraduationStrong communication skills are prerequisites to positions in most organizations and institutions. Employment opportunities exist in public relations and advertising agencies, media and technology centers, sales and marketing, the mass media, civil and social agencies and other professions. Graduates have also gone on to graduate schools for further studies.

1. Meets general education requirements.

2. These are online modules. Local resource persons may conduct weekly sessions for selected modules.

Note: The modules offered are subject to change.

Prerequisite Modules1. COM 101 Principles of Communication (3 credits)1

2. COM 217 Communication in Organizations (3 credits) 3. COM 225 Interpersonal Communication (3 credits) 4. COM 240 Survey of Mass Communication (3 credits) 5. COM 337 Communication Theory (3 credits) 6. CSE 111 Great Ideas in Computer Science (4 credits)1 7. SOC 294 Basic Statistics for Social Sciences (3 credits)1

Required Modules8. COM 125 Introduction to the Internet (3 credits)9. COM 205 Research Methods (3 credits) or SOC 293 Social Research Methods (3 credits)10. COM 300 Written Communication (3 credits)11. PSY 101 Introductory Psychology (3 credits)1 12. PSY 323 Community Psychology (3 credits) or PSY 331 Social Psychology (3 credits) or PSY 333 Psychology of Work in Organizations (3 credits) or PSY 341 Cognitive Psychology (3 credits) or PSY 342 Introduction to Cognitive Science: Concepts of the Mind (3 credits) or SOC 371 Individual and Society (3 credits)13. SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology (3 credits)1

14-21. 8 Communication Electives (24 credits)

General Education22. ESL 407 Written English I (3 credits) 23. ESL 408 Written English II (3 credits)24. MUS 113 Music and Society (3 credits) or MUS 115 Understanding Music (3 credits) or MUS 116 Theory of Music for Nonmajors (3 credits) or MUS 264 World Music (3 credits)25. NTR 108 Human Nutrition (3 credits)2

26. NTR 109 Nutrition in Practice (3 credits)2

27. NTR 110 Nutrition in Practice Lab (1 credit)2

28. PHI 101 Introduction to Philosophy (3 credits) or PHI 107 Ethics (3 credits) or PHI 115 Critical Thinking (3 credits)29. UGC 111 World Civilizations I (3 credits)30. UGC 112 World Civilizations II (3 credits)31. UGC 211 American Pluralism and the Search for Equality (3 credits)

Free Electives (from any major)28 credits

Acceptance Criteria into Major Successful completion of the five prerequisite modules with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 (COM 101, two other COM modules listed under prerequisite modules, CSE 111 and SOC 294). Completion of SOC 294 with a minimum grade of C. Completion of the universitys writing skills requirement. Minimum completion of 45 credits.

Graduation Criteria Minimum completion of 120 credits. Minimum GPA of 2.0, both overall and at UB. Minimum GPA of 2.5 in Communication modules at UB. Meet major and general education requirements.

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Bachelor of Arts (Economics)The Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics comprises a comprehensive curriculum, integrating economic theory with applied topics, including finance, international trade, econometrics, education, growth and development, monetary economics, labor economics, urban and regional economics, industrial organization, and regulation. Students will discuss on matters relating to consumers and producers, market equilibrium, investment and savings, employment, money and banking, and government taxation and spending.

Why Study Economics?Economics is the study of scarcity and its implications for the use of resources, production of goods and services, growth of production and welfare over time, and a great variety of other issues of vital concern to society. The study of economics equips students with the knowledge to determine the most effective use of resources to meet private and social goals. Economics majors also learn how to apply the knowledge to achieve the most satisfactory allocation of their personal resources, which is a crucial life-skill.

Job Prospect/Opportunity for Further Study after GraduationThe demand for economists has increased steadily over the past decades, with the transition over the past forty years of economics into an applied science. The well-trained economics graduate today offers employers analytic insights and the knowledge in applications of economic analysis in their scope of work. Employment opportunities exist in various businesses, such as brokerage firms, investment banks, retail banks, and insurance companies in the financial services sector. Economics majors also find employment in law, medicine, government, non-profits, and international relations. Starting salaries are high compared to those for graduates in most other subjects. Graduates have also gone on to graduate schools for further studies.




Prerequisite Modules1. ECO 181 Introduction to Macroeconomics (4 credits)1

2. ECO 182 Introduction to Microeconomics (4 credits)1

3. MTH 121 Survey of Calculus and Its Applications I (4 credits)1

Required Modules4. ECO 405 Microeconomic Theory (3 credits)5. ECO 407 Macroeconomic Theory (3 credits) 6. ECO 480 Econometrics I (4 credits)7. MTH 122 Survey of Calculus and Its Applications II (4 credits)1

8-11. 300/400-level Course 1 - 4 (12 credits)12. Economics Elective at any level (3 credits)

General Education13. ESL 407 Written English I (3 credits) 14. ESL 408 Written English II (3 credits)15. MTH 115 Survey of Algebra and Trigonometry (4 credits)16. MUS 113 Music and Society (3 credits) or MUS 115 Understanding Music (3 credits) or MUS 116 Theory of Music for Nonmajors (3 credits) or MUS 264 World Music (3 credits)

17. NTR 108 Human Nutrition (3 credits)2





Acceptance Criteria into Major Successful completion of the prerequisite modules. Successful completion of two or more Economics modules with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0. Minimum GPA of 2.0 overall. Minimum completion of 30 credits.

Graduation Criteria Minimum completion of 120 credits. Minimum GPA of 2.0, both overall and at UB. Minimum GPA of 2.0 in Economics modules at UB. Meet major and general education requirements.

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Bachelor of Arts (International Trade) The Bachelor of Arts (International Trade) prepares students to critically assess the process of globalization operating in the world today, including the growth of multinationals and foreign direct investment, international trade, the internationalization of capital and financial markets, new international divisions of labor, and the rapid development of technology and innovations. These changes are resulting in global restructuring and new patterns of uneven development. Critical social, economic, and environmental challenges are being faced by corporate decision-makers, government policy makers, and non-governmental organizations. Students will be exposed to a wide-range of perspectives on the global economy, and will develop important skills in policy and data analysis at various geographic scales.

Why Study International Trade?The program prepares students for a professional and/or academic career in this challenging and exciting world of international business and trade. They will be exposed to a wide-range of perspectives on the global economy, and will develop important skills in policy and data analysis at various geographic scales.

Job Prospect/Opportunity for Further Study After GraduationThe wide variety of careers will include organizations such as local investment and trade promotion agencies, trade and location consulting firms, governmental agencies, and a variety of international service providers (e.g. freight forwarders, customs brokers, international banks, transport carriers, and international trade management companies). Graduates have also gone on to graduate schools for further studies.

Prerequisite ModulesAny two Geography or Management modules

Required Modules1. ECO 181 Introduction to Macroeconomics (4 credits)2. ECO 182 Introduction to Microeconomics (4 credits)3. GEO 100 Geographic Perspectives and World Issues (3 credits) 4. GEO 103 Geography of Economic Systems (3 credits)5. GEO 120 Maps: Earth from Above (3 credits)6. GEO 211 Univariate Statistics in Geography (4 credits)7. GEO 330 Dynamics of International Business (3 credits)8. GEO 333 Bases of World Commerce (3 credits)9. GEO 334 International Environments and Commercial Problems (3 credits)10. GEO 425 Industrial/ Business Geography (3 credits)11. GEO 460 Geography of Development (3 credits)12. MGQ 201 Introduction to Computers and Statistics (4 credits)13-15. 3 300/400-level Geography Electives (9 credits)

General Education16. ESL 407 Written English I (3 credits)17. ESL 408 Written English II (3 credits)18. MTH 115 Survey of Algebra and Trigonometry (4 credits)

19. MUS 113 Music and Society (3 credits) or MUS 115 Understanding Music (3 credits) or MUS 116 Theory of Music for Nonmajors (3 credits) or MUS 264 World Music (3 credits)20. NTR 108 Human Nutrition (3 credits)2



23. PHI 101 Introduction to Philosophy (3 credits) or PHI 107 Ethics (3 credits) or PHI 115 Critical Thinking (3 credits) 24. UGC 111 World Civilizations I (3 credits)25. UGC 112 World Civilizations II (3 credits)26. UGC 211 American Pluralism and the Search for Equality (3 credits)


Acceptance Criteria into Major Successful completion of any two Geography or Management modules with a minimum GPA of 2.0. Minimum GPA of 2.0, both overall and at UB.

Graduation Criteria Minimum completion of 120 credits. Minimum GPA of 2.0, both overall and at UB. Meet major and general education requirements.




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Bachelor of Arts (Psychology)The Department of Psychology in UB is a member of the American Psychological Society and is ranked among the top 50 (U.S. News, 2012 ranking) in the U.S. for its very strong clinical psychological program. The undergraduate program was founded in 1920s and is one of the largest undergraduate majors in UB.

Psychology is the science of behavior and the mind. The study of psychology provides an understanding of basic processes of sensation, perception, learning, cognition, development, and personality along with principles of social psychology, clinical psychology, and behavioral neuroscience. Knowledge of psychological principles and of scientific methods for evaluating theories and research in the social and behavioral sciences is essential in our rapidly changing society.

The requirements for the psychology major are designed to provide students with foundational skills in statistics (PSY 207) and scientific methods (PSY 250) that are essential for subsequent coursework in psychology. The additional requirements for the psychology major are intended to introduce students to the great breadth of psychology as a scientific discipline; therefore, students are required to complete modules in four complementary areas of psychology.

Why Study Psychology?Studying the mind and behavior of human beings is invaluable in promoting effective interactions and relationships with people. This knowledge is also especially useful in attending to human needs and problems, such as in crisis intervention.

Job Prospect/Opportunity for Further Study After GraduationThe undergraduate degree in psychology does not make students a psychologist or professional counselor - it does, however, provide students with an excellent liberal arts background and is valuable for almost any type of work focused on people. Students who major in psychology are well prepared for graduate study in psychology and related mental health fields, medicine, education, law, or business, and for any career that requires a good understanding of individual behavior and interpersonal relations.

Prerequisite Modules1. MTH 115 Survey of Algebra and Trigonometry (4 credits)1

2. PSY 101 Introductory Psychology (3 credits)1

3. PSY 207 Psychological Statistics (4 credits)1

4. PSY 250 Scientific Inquiry in Psychology (3 credits)

Required Modules5. 300-level Course 1 - Clinical (3 credits) This module may include: Psychology of Personality, Abnormal Psychology, Community Psychology, Clinical Psychology or Health Psychology.6. 300-level Course 2 - Social (3 credits) This module may include: Social Psychology, Social Conflict and Its Resolution, Psychology of Work in Organizations or Developmental Psychology.7. 300-level Course 3 - Cognitive (3 credits) This module may include: Cognitive Psychology, Introduction to Cognitive Science: Concepts of the Mind or Sensory Processes and Perception.8. 300-level Course 4 - Behavioral Neuroscience (3 credits) This module may include: Biopsychology.9-11. 3 400-level psychology modules (9 credits)




General Education12. ESL 407 Written English I (3 credits) 13. ESL 408 Written English II (3 credits)14. MUS 113 Music and Society (3 credits) or MUS 115 Understanding Music (3 credits) or MUS 116 Theory of Music for Nonmajors (3 credits) or MUS 264 World Music (3 credits)15. NTR 108 Human Nutrition (3 credits)2





Acceptance Criteria into Major Successful completion of the four prerequisite modules with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5. Minimum GPA of 2.0, both overall and at UB.

Graduation Criteria Minimum completion of 120 credits. Minimum GPA of 2.0, both overall and at UB. Minimum GPA of 2.0 in Psychology modules at UB. Meet major and general education requirements.

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Bachelor of Arts (Sociology) The Department of Sociology in UB is a member of the American Sociological Society. The undergraduate Sociology program was founded in 1920s and more than 3,000 undergraduate students have graduated with the major since 1975.

Sociology examines the causes, characteristics, changes, and consequences of human behavior in groups, and provides an understanding of the structure and dynamics of social systems and issues. It emphasizes the study of individuals, social groups, and social systems as they relate to each other and to important societal issues, such as community, education, family, gender, social class, culture, law, health, environment, and war. Students are introduced to the history of social thought and to the applied and theoretical methods used to study these diverse topics. Training in sociology prepares students for a wide variety of professional careers and for active, enlightened participation in local, national, and world affairs.

Why Study Sociology?Sociology is a study of all people, for all people. In summary, sociology is the broadest of the social sciences and, unlike other disciplines, can give us an understanding of the social world. The knowledge and tools make the sociology student valuable in a number of settings, from business to social service to government to education. As you embark on this study, keep in mind that sociology helps us have a deeper understanding of ourselves and our place in the world as well.

Job Prospect/Opportunity for Further Study After GraduationA bachelors degree in sociology provides an excellent liberal arts foundation and can open a variety of doors in business and the human services. Sociology majors who enter the business world work in sales, marketing, customer relations, or human resources. Those who enter human services work with youths at risk, the elderly, or people experiencing problems related to poverty, substance abuse, or the justice system. Graduates have also gone on to graduate schools for further studies.

Prerequisite Modules1. SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology (3 credits)1

Required Modules2. SOC 293 Social Research Methods (3 credits)3. SOC 294 Basic Statistics for Social Sciences (3 credits)1

4. SOC 349 Classical Sociological Theory (3 credits)5-12. 8 Sociology Electives (24 credits)

General Education13. ESL 407 Written English I (3 credits)14. ESL 408 Written English II (3 credits)15. MTH 115 Survey of Algebra and Trigonometry (4 credits)16. MUS 113 Music and Society (3 credits) or MUS 115 Understanding Music (3 credits) or MUS 116 Theory of Music for Nonmajors (3 credits) or MUS 264 World Music (3 credits)17. NTR 108 Human Nutrition (3 credits)2








Acceptance Criteria into Major Minimum GPA of 2.0, both overall and at UB. SOC 101 with a grade of C or better. Two other Sociology modules with a grade of C or better.

Graduation Criteria Minimum completion of 120 credits. Minimum GPA of 2.0, both overall and at UB. Minimum grade of C is required in SOC 293, SOC 294 and SOC 349. Meet major and general education requirements.

I chose the UB program because of the way the classes were taught. In an American education system, students are granted the flexibility to learn in their own way. Projects and assignments often have guidelines but with enough freedom for us to truly think and present our own interpretation. To me, true education does not consist of only providing facts and figures, but also to encourage independent thinking and personal development. (2013)

Zachary Liew Graduate, Class of 2012 Bachelor of Science (Business Administration) E-Commerce Executive, Singapore Airlines

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2. These are digital access modules. Digital Access is the phrase used by UB School of Management to designate what is known generically as an electronic platform (EP) module. EP module delivery refers to a technological platform through which existing lecture-based modules are distributed to a wider constituency of students. The actual delivery of the class is captured on digital video as it happens, and the resulting Windows Media Player file is immediately posted to UBLearns. Students use the internet to access lectures and print module materials at times convenient to their individual schedules.


4. Students must complete a two-semester module sequence in a foreign language, or demonstrate proficiency in a language other than English equivalent to completion of a first-year, second-semester module.


Bachelor of Science (Business Administration)The Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration was founded in 1923 and is offered by the UB School of Management*.The curriculum pays particular attention to understanding the role of the business firm in society; the management functions of planning and control; the behavior of organizations; the tools of modern management, including accounting, economics, and statistics; and the ways in which managers perform functions such as production, marketing, finance, and industrial relations.

*All academic programs of the UB School of Management are accredited by the prestigious AACSB International - The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. Accreditation by

AACSB is considered to be the hallmark of management education. The AACSB International standards mandate that an undergraduate curriculum should have a general education component

that makes up at least 50 percent of the students program. Up to 9 credit hours of economics and up to 6 credit hours of statistics may be counted toward AACSBs 50 percent rule.

Job Prospect/Opportunity for Further Study After GraduationEmployment opportunities exist in the private and public sectors. Majority of our graduates work in the private sector engaging in accounting and finance, education and training, human resource management, international business, sales and marketing, administration and other managerial roles. Graduates have also gone on to graduate schools for further studies.

Prerequisite Modules 1. ECO 181 Introduction to Macroeconomics (4 credits)1 2. ECO 182 Introduction to Microeconomics (4 credits)1

3. MGA 201 Introduction to Accounting I (3 credits) 4. MGA 202 Introduction to Accounting II (3 credits) 5. MGQ 201 Introduction to Computers and Statistics (4 credits)2

6. MTH 131 Mathematical Analysis for Management (4 credits)1


Required Modules 8. MGB 301 Organizational Behavior and Administration (3 credits)9. MGE 302 Applied Economics (3 credits)2

10. MGF 301 Corporation Finance (3 credits)2

11. MGG 300 Career Strategies, Planning and Management (2 credits)12. MGI 301 Human Resources Management and Labor Relations for Managers (3 credits)13. MGM 301 Principles of Marketing (3 credits)14. MGO 302 Production and Operations Management (3 credits)2

15. MGO 403 Fundamentals of Strategic Management (3 credits)16. MGQ 301 Statistical Decisions in Management (3 credits)1

17. MGS 351 Introduction to Management Information Systems (4 credits)2

18. MGT 401 Public Policy, Law and Management (3 credits)

General Education19. ESL 407 Written English I (3 credits)20. ESL 408 Written English II (3 credits)21. MTH 115 Survey of Algebra and Trigonometry (4 credits)22. MUS 113 Music and Society (3 credits) or MUS 115 Understanding Music (3 credits) or MUS 116 Theory of Music for Nonmajors (3 credits) or MUS 264 World Music (3 credits)23. NTR 108 Human Nutrition (3 credits)3



26. PHI 115 Critical Thinking (3 credits)27. UGC 111 World Civilizations I (3 credits)28. UGC 112 World Civilizations II (3 credits)29. UGC 211 American Pluralism and the Search for Equality (3 credits)

Concentrations (choose one)Financial Analysis30. MGA 306 Financial Reporting and Analysis (3 credits)31. MGF 402 Investment Management (3 credits)32. MGF 403 International Financial Management (3 credits)33. MGF 405 Advanced Corporate Finance (3 credits)

International Business4

Choose three of the following:30. GEO 330 Dynamics of International Business (3 credits)1

31. GEO 333 Bases of World Commerce (3 credits)1

32. GEO 334 International Environments and Commercial Problems (3 credits)1

MGF 403 International Financial Management (3 credits)

Marketing30. MGM 403 Marketing Research (3 credits)31. MGM 404 Consumer Behavior (3 credits)

Choose one of the following:32. MGM 402 Selling and Sales Force Management (3 credits) MGM 406 Product and Brand Management (3 credits) MGM 409 Advertising and Promotion (3 credits)

Free Electives (from other majors)18 - 21 credits (non-MG modules)

Acceptance Criteria into Major Successful completion of the seven management prerequisite modules with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75. Minimum GPA of 2.5, both overall and at UB. For transfer student, a minimum transfer GPA of 2.5 at entry to UB. Minimum completion of 50 credits.


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In the double degree program, students can graduate with two degrees and within the minimum of 150 credits. Students who complete two majors in two different degree types will be awarded two different degrees.

Candidates who have outstanding academic results may apply for direct entry into the double degree program at the point of application. Shortlisted candidates may be required to attend an interview.

Alternatively, if students are enrolled in a single degree program and have done well at the end of one year of study i.e. meet the minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 in the prerequisite modules for Business Administration; and 2.0 in the prerequisite modules for Economics/International Trade or 2.5 in the prerequisite modules for Psychology; and the minimum overall GPA of 2.0 to be considered in academic good standing, students will also be eligible to apply for the double degree program.

Students who failed to meet the minimum cumulative GPA in the prerequisite modules of the two majors or the minimum overall GPA of 2.0 to be considered in academic good standing will be required to withdraw from one of the majors.

Job Prospect/Opportunity for Further Study After GraduationEmployment opportunities for Business graduates exist in the private and public sectors. Majority of our graduates work in private sectors engaging in accounting and finance, education and training, human resource management, international business, sales and marketing, administration and other managerial roles. The demand for economists has increased steadily over the past decades, with the transition over the past forty years of economics into an applied science. The well-trained economics graduate today offers employers analytic insights and the knowledge in application of economic analysis in their scope of work. Employment opportunities exist in financial services, including: brokerage firms, investment banks, retail banks, and insurance companies. Starting salaries are high compared to those for graduates in most other subjects. Graduates have also gone on to graduate schools for further studies.

Double Degree

Bachelor of Science (Business Administration) and Bachelor of Arts (Economics)

Acceptance Criteria (Business Administration) Successful completion of the seven management prerequisite modules with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75. Minimum GPA of 2.5, both overall and at UB. For transfer student, a minimum transfer GPA of 2.5 at entry to UB. Minimum completion of 50 credits.

Acceptance Criteria (Economics) Successful completion of the prerequisite modules. Successful completion of two or more Economics modules with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0. Minimum GPA of 2.0 overall. Minimum completion of 30 credits.

Graduation Criteria Minimum completion of 150 credits. Minimum GPA of 2.0, both overall and at UB. Minimum GPA of 2.0 in Economics modules at UB. Meet major and general education requirements.

Prerequisite Modules for Business1. ECO 181 Introduction to Macroeconomics (4 credits)1


3. MGA 201 Introduction to Accounting I (3 credits)4. MGA 202 Introduction to Accounting II (3 credits)5. MGQ 201 Introduction to Computers and Statistics (4 credits)2

6. MTH 122 Survey of Calculus and Its Applications II (4 credits)1


Required Modules for Business8. MGB 301 Organizational Behavior and Administration (3 credits)9. MGE 302 Applied Economics (3 credits)2


11. MGG 300 Career Strategies, Planning, and Management (2 credits)12. MGI 301 Human Resources Management and Labor Relations for Managers (3 credits)13. MGM 301 Principles of Marketing (3 credits)14. MGO 302 Production and Operations Management (3 credits)2




Prerequisite Modules for Economics ECO 181 Introduction to Macroeconomics (4 credits)1 ECO 182 Introduction to Microeconomics (4 credits)1 19. MTH 121 Survey of Calculus and Its Applications I (4 credits)1

Required Modules for Economics20. ECO 405 Microeconomic Theory (3 credits)21. ECO 407 Macroeconomic Theory (3 credits)

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22. ECO 480 Econometrics I (4 credits) MTH 122 Survey of Calculus and Its Applications II (4 credits)1

23-26. Four 300/400-level Economics Electives (12 credits)27. Economics Electives at any level (3 credits)General Education28. ESL 407 Written English I (3 credits)29. ESL 408 Written English II (3 credits)30. MTH 115 Survey of Algebra and Trigonometry (4 credits)31. MUS 113 Music and Society (3 credits) or MUS 115 Understanding Music (3 credits) or MUS 116 Theory of Music for Nonmajors (3 credits) or MUS 264 World Music (3 credits)32. NTR 108 Human Nutrition (3 credits)3


34. NTR 110 Nutrition in Practice Lab (1 credits)3


Concentrations (choose one)Financial Analysis 39. MGA 306 Financial Reporting and Analysis (3 credits)40. MGF 402 Investment Management (3 credits)41. MGF 403 International Financial Management (3 credits)42. MGF 405 Advanced Corporate Finance (3 credits)International Business4





Marketing 39. MGM 403 Marketing Research (3 credits)40. MGM 404 Consumer Behavior (3 credits)


Free Electives (from other majors)19-22 credits (non-MG modules)

Bachelor of Science (Business Administration) and Bachelor of Arts (International Trade)Job Prospect/Opportunity for Further Study After GraduationEmployment opportunities exist in the private and public sectors. Majority of our graduates work in private sectors engaging in accounting and finance, education and training, human resource management, international business, sales and marketing, administration and other managerial roles. The wide variety of careers for an International Trade student can be found in organizations such as local investment and trade promotion agencies, trade and location consulting firms, governmental agencies, and a variety of international service providers (e.g. freight forwarders, customs brokers, international banks, transport carriers, and international trade management companies). Graduates have also gone on to graduate schools for further studies.


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Prerequisite Modules for Business 1. ECO 181 Introduction to Macroeconomics (4 credits)1


3. MGA 201 Introduction to Accounting I (3 credits)4. MGA 202 Introduction to Accounting II (3 credits)5. MGQ 201 Introduction to Computers and Statistics (4 credits)6. MTH 131 Mathematical Analysis for Management (4 credits)7. PSY 101 Introductory Psychology (3 credits)

Required Modules for Business8. MGB 301 Organizational Behavior and Administration (3 credits)9. MGE 302 Applied Economics (3 credits)2






Prerequisite Modules for International Trade Any two Geography or Management modules

Required Modules for International Trade19. GEO 100 Geographic Perspectives and World Issues (3 credits)20. GEO 103 Geography of Economic Systems (3 credits) 21. GEO 120 Maps: Earth from Above (3 credits)22. GEO 211 Univariate Statistics in Geography (4 credits)23. GEO 330 Dynamics of International Business (3 credits)24. GEO 333 Bases of World Commerce (3 credits)25. GEO 334 International Environments and Commercial Problems (3 credits)26. GEO 425 Industrial / Business Geography (3 credits)27. GEO 460 Geography of Development (3 credits)28-30. 3 300/400-level Geography Electives (9 credits)

General Education31. ESL 407 Written English I (3 credits)32. ESL 408 Written English II (3 credits)33. MTH 115 Survey of Algebra and Trigonometry (4 credits)34. MUS 113 Music and Society (3 credits) or MUS 115 Understanding Music (3 credits) or MUS 116 Theory of Music for Nonmajors (3 credits) or MUS 264 World Music (3 credits) 35. NTR 108 Human Nutrition (3 credits)3




Concentrations (optional)Students in this double degree program will automatically meet the International Business Concentration4 elective requirements. They may choose to add a second concentration in Financial Analysis or Marketing.

Financial Analysis 42. MGA 306 Financial Reporting and Analysis (3 credits)43. MGF 402 Investment Management (3 credits)44. MGF 403 International Financial Management (3 credits)45. MGF 405 Advanced Corporate Finance (3 credits)



Free Electives (from other majors)23 credits (non-MG modules)






Acceptance Criteria (International Trade) Successful completion of any two Geography or Management modules with a minimum GPA of 2.0. Minimum GPA of 2.0, both overall and at UB.


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Bachelor of Science (Business Administration) and Bachelor of Arts (Psychology)Job Prospect/Opportunity for Further Study After GraduationEmployment opportunities exist in the private and public sectors. Majority of our graduates work in the private sector engaging in accounting and finance, education and training, human resource management, international business, sales and marketing, administration and other managerial roles. The undergraduate degree in psychology provides students with an excellent liberal arts background and is valuable for almost any type of work focused on people. Students who major in psychology are well prepared for graduate study in psychology and related mental health fields, medicine, education, law, or business, and for any career that requires a good understanding of individual behavior and interpersonal relations.


Acceptance Criteria (Psychology) Successful completion of the four prerequisite modules with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5. Minimum GPA of 2.0, both overall and at UB.

What I loved most about SIM GE were the opportunities to do something different. I was privileged to get a scholarship to go on an overseas educational immersion programme as well as being placed on the All Rounder Student scheme. As a student leader,I also had the honor of working with some of the most talented peers; the experience taught me a great deal about respect, empathy and being a person for others. (2013)

Sean Loke Graduate, Class of 2011 Bachelor of Science (Business Administration) and Bachelor of Arts (Psychology)

Graduation Criteria Minimum completion of 150 credits. Minimum GPA of 2.0, both overall and at UB. Minimum GPA of 2.0 in Psychology modules at UB. Meet major and general education requirements.

Prerequisite Modules for Business1. ECO 181 Introduction to Macroeconomics (4 credits)1


3. MGA 201 Introduction to Accounting I (3 credits)4. MGA 202 Introduction to Accounting II (3 credits)5. MGQ 201 Introduction to Computers and Statistics (4 credits)2

6. MTH 131 Mathematical Analysis for Management (4 credits)1


Required Modules for Business8. MGB 301 Organizational Behavior and Administration (3 credits) 9. MGE 302 Applied Economics (3 credits)2




17. MGS 351 Introduction to Management Information Systems (4 credits)2 18. MGT 401 Public Policy, Law and Management (3 credits)

Prerequisite Modules for Psychology 19. MTH 115 Survey of Algebra and Trigonometry (4 credits)1

PSY 101 Introductory Psychology (3 credits)1


21. PSY 250 Scientific Inquiry in Psychology (3 credits)

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Required Modules for Psychology22. 300-level module 1 - Clinical (3 credits) This module may include: Psychology of Personality, Abnormal Psychology, Community Psychology, Clinical Psychology or Health Psychology.

23. 300-level module 2 - Social (3 credits) This module may include: Social Psychology, Social Conflict and Its Resolution, Psychology of Work in Organizations or Developmental Psychology.

24. 300-level module 3 - Cognitive (3 credits) This module may include: Cognitive Psychology, Introduction to Cognitive Science:Concepts of the Mind or Sensory Processes and Perception.

25. 300-level module 4 - Behavioral Neuroscience (3 credits) This module may include: Biopsychology2.

26-28. 3 400-level Psychology modules (9 credits)

General Education29. ESL 407 Written English I (3 credits)30. ESL 408 Written English II (3 credits)31. MUS 113 Music and Society (3 credits) or MUS 115 Understanding Music (3 credits) or MUS 116 Theory of Music for Nonmajors (3 credits) or MUS 264 World Music (3 credits)32. NTR 108 Human Nutrition (3 credits)3




Concentrations (choose one)Financial Analysis 39. MGA 306 Financial Reporting and Analysis (3 credits)40. MGF 402 Investment Management (3 credits)41. MGF 403 International Financial Management (3 credits)42. MGF 405 Advanced Corporate Finance (3 credits)

International Business4







Free Electives (from other majors)20 - 23 credits (non-MG modules)






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Acceptance Criteria (Communication) Successful completion of the five prerequisite modules with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 (COM 101, two other COM modules listed under prerequisite modules, CSE 111 and SOC 294). Completion of SOC 294 with a minimum grade of C. Completion of the universitys writing skills requirement. Minimum completion of 45 credits.

Acceptance Criteria (Psychology) Successful completion of the four prerequisite modules with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5. Minimum GPA of 2.0, both overall and at UB.

Graduation Criteria Minimum completion of 120 credits. Minimum GPA of 2.0, both overall and at UB. Minimum GPA of 2.5 in Communication modules at UB. Minimum GPA of 2.0 in Psychology modules at UB. Meet major and general education requirements.

Prerequisite Modules for Communication 1. COM 101 Principles of Communication (3 credits)1

2. COM 217 Communication in Organizations (3 credits)3. COM 225 Interpersonal Communication (3 credits)4. COM 240 Survey of Mass Communication (3 credits)5. COM 337 Communication Theory (3 credits) 6. CSE 111 Great Ideas in Computer Science (4 credits)1


Under the double major program, students can graduate with two majors and within the minimum of 120 credits. Students who complete two majors within one degree type will be awarded one degree with two majors, not two degrees, regardless of how many credits are earned.

Candidates who have outstanding academic results may apply for direct entry into the double major program at the point of application. Shortlisted candidates may be required to attend an interview.

Alternatively, if students are enrolled in a single degree program and have done well at the end of one year of study i.e. meet the minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 in the prerequisite modules of the first major and the minimum overall GPA of 2.0 to be considered in academic good standing, students will also be eligible to enrol for the double major program.

Students who failed to meet the minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 in the prerequisite modules of the two majors or the minimum overall GPA of 2.0 to be considered in academic good standing will be required to withdraw from one of the majors.

Bachelor of Arts (Communication and Psychology)Job Prospect/Opportunity for Further Study After GraduationStrong communication skills are prerequisites to positions in most organizations and institutions. Employment opportunities exist in public relations and advertising agencies, media and technology centers, sales and marketing, the mass media, civil and social agencies and other professions. The undergraduate degree in psychology provides students with an excellent liberal arts background and is valuable for almost any type of work focused on people. Students who major in psychology are well prepared for graduate study in psychology and related mental health fields, medicine, education, law, or business, and for any career that requires a good understanding of individual behavior and interpersonal relations.

Double Major

Studying at SIM GE has broadened my perspective of the world around me. Through my CCA, I have learnt a lot about being an involved student. (2012)

Genevieve Chew Graduate, Class of 2014 Bachelor of Arts (Sociology)

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Required Modules for Communication8. COM 125 Introduction to the Internet (3 credits)9. COM 300 Written Communication (3 credits)10. PSY 101 Introductory Psychology (3 credits)1

11. PSY 250 Scientific Inquiry in Psychology (3 credits) PSY 323 Community Psychology (3 credits) or PSY 331 Social Psychology (3 credits) or PSY 333 Psychology of Work in Organizations (3 credits) or PSY 341 Cognitive Psychology (3 credits) or PSY 342 Introduction to Cognitive Science: Concepts of the Mind (3 credits) or SOC 371 Individual and Society (3 credits)12. SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology (3 credits)1



PSY 101 Introductory Psychology (3 credits)1

PSY 207 Psychological Statistics (4 credits)1

PSY 250 Scientific Inquiry in Psychology (3 credits)

Required Modules for Psychology22. 300-level Course 1 - Clinical (3 credits) This module may include: Psychology of Personality, Abnormal Psychology, Community Psychology, Clinical Psychology or Health Psychology.23. 300-level Course 2 - Social (3 credits) This module may include: Social Psychology, Social Conflict and Its Resolution, Psychology of Work in Organizations or Developmental Psychology.

24. 300-level Course 3 - Cognitive (3 credits) This module may include: Cognitive Psychology, Introduction to Cognitive Science: Concepts of the Mind or Sensory Processes and Perception.25 300-level Course 4 - Behavioral Neuroscience (3 credits) This module may include: Biopsychology.26-28. 400-level Course 1 - 3 (9 credits)









My experience as a student in the SIM-UB Psychology program has been a fulfilling and enriching one. The holistic American education has provided me with an ideal learning environment that allowed me to thrive as an individual. During my undergraduate years, I pursued several clinical and research internships at governmental health and research institutes. The SIM-UB program has equipped me well to meet the challenges of the workplace. (2014)

Rowena Chin Graduate, Class of 2013 Bachelor of Arts (Psychology)

Graduate (MSc Cognitive Neuroscience), University College London

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Bachelor of Arts (Communication and Sociology)Job Prospect/Opportunity for Further Study After GraduationStrong communication skills are prerequisites to positions in most organizations and institutions. Employment opportunities exist in public relations and advertising agencies, media and technology centers, sales and marketing, the mass media, civil and social agencies and other professions. A bachelors degree in sociology provides an excellent liberal arts foundation and can open a variety of doors in business and the human services. Sociology majors who enter the business world work in sales, marketing, customer relations, or human resources. Those who enter human services work with youths at risk, the elderly, or people experiencing problems related to poverty, substance abuse, or the justice system. Graduates have also gone on to graduate schools for further studies.

Acceptance Criteria (Communication) Successful completion of the five prerequisite modules with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 (COM 101, two other COM modules listed under prerequisite modules, CSE 111 and SOC 294). Completion of SOC 294 with a minimum grade of C. Completion of the universitys writing skills requirement. Minimum completion of 45 credits.

Prerequisite Modules for Communication 1. COM 101 Principles of Communication (3 credits)1

2. COM 217 Communication in Organizations (3 credits)3. COM 225 Interpersonal Communication (3 credits)4. COM 240 Survey of Mass Communication (3 credits)5. COM 337 Communication Theory (3 credits) 6. CSE 111 Great Ideas in Computer Science (4 credits)1

7. SOC 294 Basic Statistics for Social Sciences (3 credits)1

Required Modules for Communication8. COM 125 Introduction to the Internet (3 credits)9. SOC 293 Social Research Methods (3 credits)10. COM 300 Written Communication (3 credits)11. PSY 101 Introductory Psychology (3 credits)1 12. PSY 323 Community Psychology (3 credits) or PSY 331 Social Psychology (3 credits) or PSY 333 Psychology of Work in Organizations (3 credits) or PSY 341 Cognitive Psychology (3 credits) or PSY 342 Introduction to Cognitive Science: Concepts of the Mind (3 credits) or SOC 371 Individual and Society (3 credits)13. SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology (3 credits)1


Prerequisite Modules for Sociology SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology (3 credits)1

Required Modules for Sociology SOC 293 Social Research Methods (3 credits) SOC 294 Basic Statistics for Social Sciences (3 credits)1

22. SOC 349 Classical Sociological Theory (3 credits)23-30. 8 Sociology Electives (24 credits)








Free Electives (from any major)1 credit

Acceptance Criteria (Sociology) Minimum GPA of 2.0, both overall and at UB. SOC 101 with a grade of C or better. Two other Sociology modules with a grade of C or better.

Graduation Criteria Minimum completion of 120 credits. Minimum GPA of 2.0, both overall and at UB. Minimum GPA of 2.5 in Communication modules at UB. Minimum grade of C is required in SOC 293, SOC 294 and SOC 349. Meet major and general education requirements.

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Bachelor of Arts (Economics and Psychology)

Job Prospect/Opportunity for Further Study After GraduationThe demand for economists has increased steadily over the past decades, with the transition over the past forty years of economics into an applied science. The well-trained economics graduate today offers employers analytic insights and the knowledge in application of economic analysis in their scope of work. Employment opportunities exist in financial services, including: brokerage firms, investment banks, retail banks, and insurance companies. Starting salaries are high compared to those for graduates in most other subjects. Graduates have also gone on to graduate schools for further studies. The undergraduate degree in psychology provides students with an excellent liberal arts background and is valuable for almost any type of work focused on people. Students who major in psychology are well prepared for graduate study in psychology and related mental health fields, medicine, education, law, or business, and for any career that requires a good understanding of individual behavior and interpersonal relations.

Acceptance Criteria (Economics) Successful completion of the prerequisite modules. Successful completion of two or more Economics modules with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0. Minimum GPA of 2.0 overall. Minimum completion of 30 credits.

Prerequisite Modules for Economics 1. ECO 181 Introduction to Macroeconomics (4 credits)1


3. MTH 121 Survey of Calculus and Its Applications I (4 credits)1

Required Modules for Economics4. ECO 405 Microeconomic Theory (3 credits)5. ECO 407 Macroeconomic Theory (3 credits)6. ECO 480 Econometrics I (4 credits)7. MTH 122 Survey of Calculus and Its Applications II (4 credits)1

8-11. 4 300/400-level Economics Electives (12 credits)12. Economics Electives at any level (3 credits)



15. PSY 207 Psychological Statistics (4 credits)16. PSY 250 Scientific Inquiry in Psychology

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