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CIX1005 BUSINESS COMMUNICATION: A CRITICAL THINKING APPROACH 3 Credits
Synopsis :
This course is based on the conviction that thinking is an ability that can be developed and improved through
guidance and practice. It is designed to help develop fundamental thinking abilities such as clarifying, analysing
and evaluating arguments; and developing attitudes of open-mindedness and curiosity. These are needed for
success in academic courses, in solving problems and making informed decisions in life. The course integrates
the development of both critical (evaluation) and creative (synthesis) thinking abilities within communication
situations such as emphasizing empathy between speaker and the audience, interpersonal communication,
the use of language and nonverbal messages.

Course Pre-requisite(s) : None
Assessment Methods : Continuous Assessment : 50%, Final Examination : 50%

PROGRAMME CORE COURSES

CIA1001 INTRODUCTORY ACCOUNTING 3 Credits
Synopsis :
The course introduces and discusses the basis of accounting which includes the definition of accounting,
accounting principles, accounting equation and financial statements, recording and information system of
accounting and income and expenditure concept. It also covers accounting for merchandising business,
inventory, financial assets, non-current assets, partnership and companies. Other aspects include analysis and
interpretation of financial ratios. Relevant ethical issues will also be exposed.

Course Pre-requisite(s) : None
Assessment Methods : Continuous Assessment : 50%, Final Examination : 50%

CIA2009 MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING 3 Credits
Synopsis :
This course is designed for non-accounting students to discuss the concepts and basic techniques in
management accounting. This course discusses the use of accounting information that is relevant to assist in
planning, controlling and decision making. The topics discussed in this course include the concepts and basic
principles in management accounting: definition, classification and cost behaviour, cost-volume-profit analysis,
preparation of budgets, basic costing techniques and relevant information for decision making.

Course Pre-requisite(s) : Pass CIA1001 Introductory Accounting
Assessment Methods : Continuous Assessment : 50%, Final Examination : 50%

CIB1001 MANAGEMENT 3 Credits
Synopsis :
In general, this course will cover the four major principles of management, i.e. planning, organizing, leading
and controlling. These four principles make up the management process. Description of management process
will be explained in terms of the changes in the environment, particularly the way globalization affect
management. In this course, students will be also exposed to other important aspects of management such as
ethics and social responsibility, making decisions, organization’s culture, etc.

Course Pre-requisite(s) : None
Assessment Methods : Continuous Assessment : 50%, Final Examination : 50%

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