This module is the foundation to the understanding of the principles and concepts of Accounting. It will cover the principles behind the construction of financial reports. Topics covered include the double entry recording system, financial statements, statement of cash flow, accounting standards, accounting equations, financial ratio analysis, valuation and measurement of assets and liabilities, and accounting for partnership formation and liquidation. Students will be exposed to the application of these accounting concepts in the preparation of financial statements for use by individuals, business, non-profit organisations and government institutions. Students will also be developing expertise in using these accounting principles and concepts in their analytical approach to financial problem-solving.

Principles in Business Law provide a foundation for students to understand legal issues and concepts relating to the formation and running of a business and to apply that understanding to the various legal issues faced by businesses. It also provides students sufficient insight into legal aspects of the business world to allow them to deal with legal advisers in an intelligent and informed manner.

Economic issues play a very important part in all our lives, as citizens, as consumers and as employees or employers. Understanding economic terminology and being able to use economic principles, concepts and tools can assist us to make more effective decisions in our personal and professional lives. In this subject, students will be introduced to the key concepts in economics, and are encouraged and assisted to apply the concepts and tools in a variety of contexts. The key to success in the subject lies in regular and consistent effort to learn, understand and apply the concepts.

This unit introduces students to the study of Management and the basic academic skills relevant to university study in this discipline. The topics students examine include managerial work in organisations, historical and contemporary theories in management, the management environment, social responsibility and managerial ethics, planning and managerial decision making, managing individuals and groups, motivation, leadership, employment relations and managerial control. A number of themes are addressed throughout the subject such as diversity (gender and cross-cultural influences), power and control, and organisational learning. Organisational learning will be seen as one of the key challenges facing managers in the next millennium.

This module provides an introduction to information systems and information technology for business students to help them to learn how to use and manage information technologies, conduct electronic commerce, improve decision making, and gain competitive advantage in the marketplace. It therefore emphasises on the role of Internet technologies as a technology platform for electronic business, commerce, and collaboration within and among corporations. The aim of this unit is to introduce you to the concepts and methods of business information technology and its application to practical business situation.

This module covers the principles behind statistics. Statistical issues play a very important part in all our lives, as citizens, as consumers, and as employees or employers. Understanding statistical terminology and statistical principles, concepts and tools can assist us to make more effective decisions in our personal and professional lives. In this subject, you will be introduced to some of the key concepts in business statistics. The key to success in the subject lies in understanding and applying the concepts. Such effort will also lead to maximum long term ability to utilise these tools and principles more effectively.

This module provides an overview of a contemporary approach to the concepts and technologies of the marketing process in today’s dynamic environment and its inter-relationship with other business functions. The course is designed to develop the skills needed to evaluate the different methods which can be used to market goods and services.

This course is designed to provide students with a better platform and basic knowledge about international business. Students will be exposed to all dimensions of international business, ranging from international business theories, national and international environment, international legislation, international management and other related aspects. Equipped with the international business perspective, the students will be expected to understand the implications of international business on their future organisations’ strategies, structure and functions, particularly in the face of the fast growing pace of globalisation.