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Course Code VIA1003
Course Title Basic Principles of Economy and Finance
Credit 3
Medium of Instruction English, Malay
Course Pre-requisite(s)/ Minimum None
Requirement(s)
Course Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, students are able to:
1. Understand basic economic principles and multiple activities and financial system
fundamentals
2. Compare principles and structures among those that are available in the economic
and financial systems in Malaysia
3. Evaluate various aspects of basic economy and finance
Synopsis of Course Contents This course exposes students to the concepts and methods found in the conventional
systems of current economy and finance. Discussions on the symbiotic relationship between
these two subjects will be deeply focused on current issues in local sport.
Main Reference 1. Mankiw, N. (2010). Principles of Economics. Stanford, CT; Cengage Learning
2. Sowell, T. (2011). Basic Economics. New York. NY’ Basic Books.
3. Besley, S & Brigham, E. (2012). Principles of Finance. Stanford, CT; Cengage
Learning
4. Keown, A., Martin, J. & Petty, J. (2013). Foundations of Finance 8th Edition. London;
Upper Saddle River, N.J.; Prentice Hall,
Assessment Weightage Continuous Assessment : 60%
Final Examination : 40%
Soft Skills Critical Thinking and Problem-solving Skills: CT1
Team Work Skills: TS1-TS2
Professional Ethics and Moral : EM1-EM2

Course Code VIA1004
Course Title Sport Sociology
Credit 3
Medium of Instruction English, Malay
Course Pre-requisite(s)/ Minimum None
Requirement(s)
Course Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, students are able to:
1. Discuss the concepts in sports and factors which influence sport participation.
2. Identify how sport has contributed to society.
3. Discuss the issues and future of sport in society.
Synopsis of Course Contents This course assesses sport in the society and discusses socio-cultural issues such as equity.
The topics of discussion will revolve around issues related to structures, functions and sport
organizations in modern Malaysian society.
Main Reference 1. Coakley, J. (2012). Sports in Society: Issues and Controversies. New York: McGraw
Hill.
2. Khoo, S. (2005). Sport for All in Malaysia: Policy and Practice. Kuala Lumpur:
University Malaya Press.
3. Woods, R. B. (2010). Social Issues in Sport. Champaign: Human Kinetics.
Assessment Weightage Continuous Assessment : 60%
Final Examination : 40%
Soft Skills Communication Skills: CS1-CS3
Team Work Skills: TS1-TS2
Life Long Learning and Information Management: LL1, LL2