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BACHELOR OF FINANCE (BFin)

FACULTY 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%

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, and organization’s culture.

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

CID1002 MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS 3 Credits
Synopsis :
The course focuses on the applications of information technology in business. The course will discuss how
companies use information technology and information systems to coordinate activities, make decisions, and
acquire knowledge to create business value. Supply chain management, customer relationship management,
knowledge management and enterprise resource planning systems will also be discussed. Real world business
issues and group projects to enhance student learning are also covered.

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

CIX 1001 PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS 3 Credits
Synopsis :
This course will expose students to basic principles of economics such as limited resources and choice and how
price theory, production theory and distribution theory was developed based on these basic principles.
Discussion on price theory covers demand and supply models, elasticity, consumer behaviour and the demand
curve, firm behaviour and the supply curve. Production and cost theory will cover theory of the firm within
various market structures, while distribution theory will discuss factors of price determination such as labour
and capital.

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

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