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FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND LAW

Welcome toFACULTY OF BUSINESS

AND LAWMULTIMEDIA UNIVERSITY

MELAKA CAMPUS


PHILOSOPHY

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.


AIMTo provide a conducive environment that would encourage and stimulate independent and creative thinking in the pursuit of knowledge in the various

fields of business.

To lead to the discovery of innovative ideas and products to meet the

changing but challenging demands of a knowledge-

based economy.


DISTINCT FEATURES OF THE FACULTY

Acquisition and

application of basic

and fundame

ntals knowledge related to their field of studies

Effective Communi

cation Skills

In-depth knowledge in their specializations, such as Accounti

ng, Business, Economic

s, Knowledg

e Manage

ment and Law

Strong understa

nding and

commitment to

professional and ethical

responsibilities

Good team

working


ATTRIBUTES OF OUR GRADUATESCourse 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.


PROGRAMMES OFFEREDBachelor of Accounting (Honours)

Bachelor of Business Administration

(Honours) (Banking and Finance)


(Honours) (International

Business)


(Honours) (Human Resource

Management)


(Honours) (Marketing Management)

Bachelor of Law

(Honours)


ENTRY REQUIREMENT

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


ENTRY REQUIREMENT

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


ENTRY REQUIREMENTBachelor of Law (Honours)

Pass STPM with at least 3 Cs and a minimum of 5Cs for the subjects taken at SPM inclusive of English; or

Pass a related diploma from recognised institutions by Senate and a minimum of 5Cs for the subjects taken at SPM inclusive of English; or

Any other equivalent qualification approved by Senate

To be called to the Bar, candidates must have credits in Bahasa Malaysia at SPM, or exempted from Bahasa Malaysia Qualifying Examination by LPQB


COURSE STRUCTUREB.Acc. (Hons)

TOTAL CREDIT HOURS:

146

COMPULSORY PRACTICAL

TRAINING FOR 6 MONTHS

DURATION: 4 YEARS, 12 TRIMESTERS


COURSE STRUCTUREB.B.A. (Hons)

TOTAL CREDIT

HOURS: 129

COMPULSORY

INDUSTRIAL TRAINING

COMPULSORY

RESEARCH PROJECT

DURATION: 3 YEARS, 9 TRIMESTER

S


COURSE STRUCTURELLB (Hons)

TOTAL CREDIT HOURS:

149

COMPULSORY LEGAL

ATTACHMENT

DURATION: 4 YEARS, 12 TRIMESTERS


BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

PROGRAMMES OUTCOMES


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.

PROGRAMME OUTCOMES


PROGRAMME OUTCOMESUnderstanding 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


BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (HONOURS)

(BANKING AND FINANCE)


Introduction

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


General Managers of Financial Institutions

Middle and Lower level Manages of Financial Institutions

Financial Consultants

Liaison Officers Stock Brokers Stock Exchange Officers

Career Prospects


Stock Exchange Officers

Stock Market Consultants Financial Analysts

Credit Managers Investment Managers

Risk Manages Offshore Banking Officers

Career Prospects


BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (HONOURS)

(HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT)

FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND LAWIntroductio

n


Objective To develop competent human resource professionals to support business, governmental, and non-profit organisations


Human Resource Managers

General Managers

Liaison Officers

Industrial Relations Officers

Operations Managers

Career Prospects


Human Resource Development Trainers

Training & Development Officers/Consultants

Organizational Development Officers/Consultants

Performance Appraisal Managers/Consultants

Recruitment & Selection Officers/Consultants

Career Prospects


Bachelor of Business Administration (Hons)

(International Business)


IntroductionThe 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.


ObjectiveThe advent of globalisation and

liberalization has necessitated the adoption of new strategies in doing business.

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 .


Business Development Managers

International Business Managers

International Finance Managers

International Liaison Officers

Global Marketing Managers

Career Prospects


Global Operations Managers

Export Managers/Consultants

Import Managers/Consultants

International Trade Managers/Consultants

E-International Traders

Career Prospects


ObjectiveThe programme emphasizes on the

analytical and systematic planning approaches for developing a marketing strategy as well as the coordination and control mechanism available for marketing activities.

It also highlights the use of latest information communication technologies in contemporary marketing practices.


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].

PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES


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

CAREER PROSPECTS


CAREER PROSPECTS cont’dPossible Job Positions: Database Administrator Website Administrator Public Affairs Manager Knowledge Officer Chief knowledge Officer Lecturer Management Trainee Consultant Systems Analyst


Bachelor of Laws (Hons)


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.


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


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.


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 LAWCareer 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.


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.


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.


Bachelor of Accounting (Hons)


Accreditation BY

Malaysian Institute of AccountantMalaysian Institute of Certified Public

AccountantLANJPA Chartered Institute of Management

Accountant (U.K) - 6 more subjectsAssociation of Chartered Certified

Accountant (U.K) - 5 more subjectsCPA, Australia - 6 more subjects


HOW TO BECOME A MIA MEMBER?


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 LAWPROFESSIONAL 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)


THE ACCOUNTANCY PROFESSION IN MALAYSIA


MEMBERS IN PRACTICE Statutory Auditors Company Secretary Tax Consultants Management Consultants Receivers Liquidators Accountants


PUBLIC SECTOR Accountants Treasurers Financial Officers Auditors Inland Revenue Officers Bank Negara Officers Directors of Ministries

FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND LAWCOMMERCE INDUSTRY/

EDUCATION

Internal AuditorsCompany SecretariesCompany AccountantsTax ManagerCorporate PlannersBudget ControllersEDP & Systems

ManagerBank Officers/ManagersFinance DirectorsLecturersChief Executive Officers

FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND LAWGUIDELINES – AUDITOR

Obtaining an audit licenseMust be a Chartered Accountant of MIA.

Setting up of an audit firmMust be a Chartered Accountant of the MIA and

an audit license holder.

Setting up of a branch officeBranch office of an audit firm must be managed

by a member of MIA.

FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND LAWGUIDELINES – TAX AGENT

REQUIREMENTSAll 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.

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