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SOCIAL ENGAGEMENT (GIG1005)

This is a compulsory subject for all students and is to be taken during the Second Semester of the first year of
study. The course exposes students to community service and volunteering. Course coordinators are available
to assist students regarding community engagement projects.

INDUSTRIAL TRAINING

Industrial training (LI) lasts for 20 to 24 consecutive weeks and carries 10 to 12 credits. Students are not allowed
to register for or join any courses offered by the faculty or outside faculty elective courses during the industrial
training period.

The duration of LI for students according to programme is as follows:

PROGRAMME DURATION - WEEK CREDIT
BAcc 24 12
BBA 20 10
BFin 20 10

Students are given a choice either to do LI in semester I or semester II. The timing and duration of LI is as follows:
Semester I September to February
Semester II February to July

Starting LI earlier than the tentative date will only be considered if students have concrete reasons. However,
the students will need to end on the same date as scheduled.

Students should apply to the Faculty for Industrial Training placement during the semester before the industrial
training starts. Two (2) weeks before the semester starts, students should register on-line for the Industrial
Training course (CIB3004/CIA3006/CIC3005) through http:/ myum.um.edu.my/. For assistance, students may
contact the Centre for the Initiation of Talent and Industrial Training (CITra), Tel: 03-7967 5408.

Students will be graded at the end of the LI Period based on the criteria below:

 Employer’s Assessment: 50%
 Internship Report: 40%
 Log book: 10%

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