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EIJ2002 LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND URBAN MANAGEMENT
3 Credits

Pre-requisite None

Learning At the end of the course, students are able to:
Outcomes
1. Identify the concepts and theories of local government and urban management.
2. Propose the values and ethics of professional practice in addressing the issues and
challenges of governing development and growth.
3. Apply the concepts of local government and urban management in decision making
processes.

Synopsis This course introduces students to local government, urbanisation issues, the dynamics of
urban development and ways of managing the urban areas. Discussion will focus on
Malaysia and other countries, particularly on the impact of the changing environment on
local government and urban management. In addition, the discussion will be within the
context of sustainable development as the cornerstone of local government planning and
the management of the urban area.

Medium of English
Instruction

Assessment Continuous Assessment : 50%
Weightage Final Examination : 50

EIJ2003 MALAYSIAN ADMINISTRATIVE AND LEGISLATIVE SYSTEM
3 Credits

Pre-requisite None

Learning At the end of the course, students are able to:
Outcomes
1. Describe the types, concepts and basic theories of law.
2. Illustrate the important issues in the administration of the legal system.
3. Apply the relevant laws to current issues.

Synopsis This course intends to expose students to the basic concepts in law. These include the
development and sources of the Malaysian law: comprise of written and unwritten law.
This course also covers issues on Malaysian administrative and legislative system. Under
the topic of administration of justice, students will be exposed to the hierarchy of courts
in Malaysia and their respective jurisdictions either in criminal or civil law. A discussion
on the courts with special jurisdictions and Alternative Dispute Resolution will end this
course.

Medium of English
Instruction

Assessment Continuous Assessment : 50%
Weightage Final Examination : 50%