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SPORTS CENTRE UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMME GUIDEBOOK, 2017/2018 ACADEMIC SESSION 20

Course Code GIG1003
Course Title Basic Entrepreneurship Culture
Credit 2
Medium of Instruction English Language
Course Pre-requisite(s)/ Minimum None
Requirement(s)
Course Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, students are able to:
1. Identify entrepreneurial opportunities.
2. Execute the business plan.
3. Demonstrate the ability to manage time and resources.
4. Apply creativity and innovation in entrepreneurship.
Synopsis of Course Contents This course will attempt to inculcate the basic elements of entrepreneurship in the students. Initiatives
are taken to open their minds and motivate the entrepreneurial spirit in this potential target group. The
course encompasses theory and type’s entrepreneurship, the importance of entrepreneurship and
factors affecting entrepreneurship, entrepreneurship development in Malaysia, ethics of
entrepreneurship, creativity and innovation in entrepreneurship, business opportunity, ability to start a
business, developing business plans, skills to run and manage a business. The course also
incorporates a direct exposure to the real business environment.
Main Reference Sodri Ariffin, Ismail Ab.Wahab & Zarida Hambali (2013) Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship, Malaysia
: Oxford Fajar Sdn Bhd.

Assessment Weightage Continuous Assessment: 100%

Soft Skills Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Skills: CT1-CT3
Entrepreneurial Skills : KK1-KK2
Professional Ethics and Moral: EM1

Course Code GIG1004
Course Title Information Literacy
Credit 2
Medium of Instruction Malay and English
Course Pre-requisite(s)/ Minimum None
Requirement(s)
Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, students are able to :
1. identify various information sources and references (C2)
2. apply knowledge to choose relevant information from various sources (C3)
3. prepare reference list according to selected citation style (C3)
Synopsis of Course Contents This course will develop student information management skills so that they can become effective and
efficient users of information. These essential skills will contribute to the academic success as well as
create a foundation for lifelong learning. Therefore, this course focus on the strategic use of information
and references sources in various format. Evaluation of information obtained and the preparation of
reference list is also emphasized.
Main Reference 1. Gash, S. (2000). Effective literature searching for research (2nd ed). New York, NY: Gowers.
2. Grix, J., & Watkins, G. (2010). Information skills: Finding and using the right resources. New York,
NY: Palgrave Macmillan.
3. Hart, C. (2001). Doing a literature search: A comprehensive guide for the social sciences. London,
England: Sage Publications.
4. Dochartaigh, N (2007). Internet research skills: How to do your literature search and find research
information online. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.
5. Laman web E-Learning (http://spectrum.um.edu.my)
Assessment Weightage Continuous Assessment : 100%
Soft Skills Life Long Learning and Information Management: LL1, LL2
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Skills: CT1, CT2 , CT3