|

EN 312 Academic Writing and Research (4 cr.)
Prerequisite: EN 111 & EN 210
This course is aimed at developing students' writing skills for
various academic purposes, ranging from assignments, position papers,
reports, and proposals to research papers. It teaches the acquisition
and evaluation of evidence, integration of opinion and the appropriate
process and forms for developing the academic paper. Students will
display their understanding of the topics through a clear and effective
final project paper, which incorporates all the elements taught
in class.
EN
210 College Writing Skills (4 cr.)
A comprehensive study of a paragraph as a unit of composition, emphasizing
organization of ideas, specific methods of development, and elements
of style. The subject matter will include the grammar and syntax
of sentence patterns, punctuation, and the mechanics of formal college
writing. Frequent writing assignments both in and out of class will
be conducted.
EN
111 Communication Skills (4 cr.)
This course addresses the need for students to function successfully
in the academic classroom, by providing EFL/ESL student's appropriate
speech and communication activities. These activities are designed
to enhance English vocabulary and to recognize important associations
and relationships between concepts presented for listening. It also
familiarizes students with idiomatic expressions. The course further
concentrates on enabling students to communicate naturally and informally
in English. To enable all this the "learning by doing"
approach is used.
BM
120 Introduction to Accounting (4 cr.)
This module provides the financial accounting principles of double
entry, preparation of income statements and the balance sheet, inventory
valuation, bank reconciliation statement, company accounts, cash
flow statements, and ratios analysis of financial statements.
BM
221 Managerial Accounting (4 cr.)
Prerequisite: BM 120
This module aims to develop an understanding of management accounting,
its procedures, techniques and criteria for the purpose of practice
and corporate utilisation. Topics include cost-volume profit relationship,
master budgeting, and variances of cost behaviour patterns.
BM
223 Finance (4 cr.)
Prerequisite: MA 124 & BM 231
This module introduces the investment and financing aspects of corporate
finance theory. Topics include costs-volume-profit relationship,
master budgeting, and variances of cost-behaviour patterns.
BM
150 Marketing (3cr.)
This is the basic marketing subject that introduces the basic concepts
of marketing and the scope of a marketer. It includes topics like
consumerism, green marketing, the elements of marketing such as
product, price, place and promotion, which is commonly known as
the marketing mix.
MA
124 Business Mathematics (3 cr.)
This module provides an introduction to basic business calculations.
Topics include interest calculations and their applications in business,
annuity, amortisation and sinking funds, shares and stocks, bankruptcy,
index numbers, insurance, foreign exchange, and investment appraisal
methods.
BM
211 Interpersonal and Business Communications (3 cr.)
This module aims at developing communication skills, which are relevant
to the workplace and personal effectiveness when dealing with others.
Communication between people satisfies a range of needs. For professionals
working in the human service industry, being able to communicate
effectively at an interpersonal level is absolutely critical if
they are to reach their work goals. This module also provides an
opportunity for students to improve some of their fundamental communication
skills.
BM
230 Microeconomics (4 cr.)
This gives an introductory study of principles of Microeconomics.
It focuses on how firms and individuals interact in the marketplace,
and discusses about different types of market structure.
BM
231 Macroeconomics (4 cr.)
This module provides study of the principles of Macroeconomics.
It covers factors determining the productivity, national income,
and economic growth on countries. It also address role of government
in anticipating issues such as inflation, unemployment and international
trade.
BM
240 Business Law (3 cr.)
This module provides an understanding of the law in Malaysia relating
to business. Topics include the law of contract, agency, partnership
and corporations, sale of goods, consumer credit and hire purchase,
and negotiable instruments. A brief overview of English and Australian
Business Law will also be given to highlight areas of similarities
and differences.
BM
250 Consumer Behaviour (4 cr.)
This subject focuses on various aspects of consumers and their behaviour.
It includes factors that influence consumer behaviour such as culture,
social, perception and other psychological aspects.
BM
212 Organisational Behaviour (3 cr.)
Prerequisite: BM 210
This module gives an introduction to human behaviour in the organisational
setting and its managerial implications. Emphasis will be places
on the application of theory to practical organisational issues.
The module will consider research methodologies in organisational
behaviour, perception, attitudes, stress, group behaviour, power
and politics, conflict and organisational culture.
BM
251 Marketing Management (4 cr.)
Prerequisite: BM150
This module is designed to inculcate awareness among students on
major strategies for marketing and to develop an understanding of
the major functions of marketing management, which take place in
the work environment.
BM
252 Advertising and Promotional Management (4 cr.)
Prerequisite: BM 150
This subject focuses on the various aspects of marketing communication,
which includes the methods and the type of media involved. It also
includes the concept of integrated marketing communication, which
is widely used in today's marketing world.
BM
253 Marketing Research (4 cr.)
Prerequisite: MA 361
This subject focuses on the various aspects of research especially
the methods used to gather the information needed in the marketing
decision-making.
BM
210 Management Practice (3 cr.)
This module would enable students to understand and appreciate the
values of the Eastern and Western Managerial Systems and Practices.
It examines the work culture, work ethics and the operational mode
of Eastern and Western oriented companies. Issues covered include
work ethics, implementation, purpose, motivation, preparation and
effectiveness of the managerial system. An integration of the 5's
into the Japanese Managerial system would also be included into
this module.
BM
312 Operations Management (4 cr.)
Prerequisite: MA 361
This module introduces the concepts of operations management, including
planning and control, and total quality management.
BM
313 Strategic Management (4 cr.)
Prerequisite: BM 212
This module introduces the concepts and techniques in strategic
management. A strategic decision-making model based on the underlying
processes of environmental scanning, strategy formulation, strategy
implementation, and evaluation and control provides an integrating
framework for the study of this module.
BM
331 International Economics & Trade (4 cr.)
Prerequisite: BM 231
This module addresses the themes of international economics and
trade. It covers exchange rate determination, theory and policy
of trade policy, the world capital market and international factors
movement.
CS
363 E-Commerce (4 cr.)
This module explains the development of the communications, standards
and software components electronic commerce and the impact of e-commerce
on business. The module involves the development of an e-commerce
business plan based on identified current market needs and trends.
BM
370 Human Resource Management (4 cr.)
The study develops an understanding of relationship between Human
Resource Management processes and strategic management. It focuses
on the main functions of HRM, such as the environment of HRM, HR
planning and recruitment, HR development and training, compensation
and benefits, and employee relations.
BM
371 International Human Resource Management (4 cr.)
Prerequisite: BM 370
This module provides study of human resource practices in many of
the countries of the world. It focuses on international HRM practices
that confront multinational enterprise and some factors to consider
in making those choices.
BM
351 International Business (4 cr.)
Prerequisite: BM 231
This study presents issues in international business as current
as possible. It covers thorough review of economics and politics
of international trade and investment, monetary system, some strategies,
structures and functions of international business.
BM
352 International Marketing (4 cr.)
Prerequisite: BM 150
This subject covers the international aspect of marketing, which
includes global marketing area and how marketers manage their global
business and its marketing aspect.
BM
390 Business Diploma Project Paper (4 cr.)
Prerequisite: Four semesters in the Diploma program.
This module is aimed at assisting the students to integrate the
skills and knowledge learnt to relate a solution to a realistic
problem. The project should show maximal integration of skills and
knowledge acquired across the modules covered. Students should submit
a report that includes planning, implementation, and evaluation
of a project.
BM
399 Business Internship (6 cr.)
Prerequisite: Four semesters in the diploma program.
The requirement is aimed for students to have life experience in
the job market. They will be attached for at least 2 months at related
organizations in or out of Brickfields College. Students need to
submit a report concerning their activities, involvements, and experience
at the organization. In addition a separate report from the organization
about the student's performance will be provided to the school.
CS
101 Computer Fundamentals and Applications (4 cr.)
The class covers two aspects i.e. theories and applications. Topics
include overview of computer components; computer software; communication
and network frameworks; operating systems and user interface; systems
development lifecycle including structured and object-oriented programming;
the Internet and online resources; computer graphics and design;
and mastery of application software such as word processor, spreadsheet,
and database.
CS
102 Computer Ethics and Society (3 cr.)
The module studies the social impact, implications, and effects
of computers and society; and the responsibilities of computer professionals
in directing emerging technologies. Topics include history of computing;
impacts of computer applications; computing careers and challenges;
privacy and information; wiretapping and encryption; protecting
software and other intellectual properties; and legal and ethical
responsibilities of professionals.
CS
211 Structured Programming I (4 cr.)
The module covers fundamentals of programming constructions including
structured programming development such as sequence, if/else, and
while repetition structures; program control and loops; arrays;
pointers; files, and general problem solving techniques. The emphasis
is on modular programming and developing good programming style.
The language to be used is C or C++.
CS
212 Structured Programming II (4 cr.)
Prerequisite: CS 211
This is a progression of Structured Programming I. It involves advanced
programming techniques such as: user-defined functions and types,
pointers, characters and strings, recursion and iteration, parameter-passing
mechanisms, formatted Input/Output, library, abstract data types
and algorithm, and intro to data structures such as push, pop, enqueue,
and dequeue operations. Taught using C or C++.
CS
213 Java Programming (4 cr.)
Prerequisite: CS 212
Java is a very popular language for creating an applet or Web-based
applications. Topics include lower level concepts such as: object-orientation,
selection, arrays, classes, and repetition; to higher level concepts
such as abstract classes and interfaces, linked data structures,
java bean, and more.
CS
215 Visual Basic Programming (4 cr.)
Visual Basic is a programming language to create interactive graphical
user interface and applications in the Windows environment. Topics
covered include events, menu, dialog boxes, arrays, files, grid
controls, animation, and graphics.
CS
231 Networking and Data Communication (4 cr.)
A general overview of principles of data communications and networking.
Topics include data communication and open system networks, data
transmission, protocol basis, local area network, wide area network,
intranet, internet, and error detection.
CS
313 Object-Oriented Programming C++ (4 cr.)
Prerequisite: CS 212
Topics include objects; classes-objects, declaration, constructors
and destructors; encapsulation; inheritance- private and protected
members; polymorphism; templates and the standard templates library;
operator overloading; C ++ input/output class hierarchy; and exceptions.
Some aspects of C++ that are not object oriented are also introduced
such as basic data structures.
CS
321 Multimedia Development (4 cr.)
The module covers contemporary interactive multimedia technology
systems, focusing on types, applications, and theories of applications.
In addition, students will learn how to digitise and manipulate
images, voices, videos, and author a multimedia package.
CS
323 Web Page Development (4cr.)
Prerequisite: C321
The focus of the course is on the use of computational tools for
creating and working with interactive information resources. Students
will learn about creating documents that contain text, audio, image
data, input request, response to request, and copyright issues.
Languages (such as HTML and Java) will be used extensively to write
programs for the interactive presentation of information.
CS
331 Data Structures (Algorithm) (4 cr.)
Prerequisite: CS 212
An extensive survey of important data structures and associated
algorithms including stacks, queues, lists, hash tables, and graph.
An introduction to algorithm efficiency measures is included as
a tool for deciding among alternate algorithms, with examples of
searching and sorting in arrays, hash tables, tree traversal, and
search algorithm. Laboratory exercise involves using data structures
and algorithms.
CS
333 Relational Database Management System (4 cr.)
Prerequisite: CS 212
Introduces the relational database model with emphasis on design
that includes logical files, dictionaries, file securities, recoveries,
flow diagrams, normalization, and integrity. Students are required
to design and implement a relational database.
CS
341 Software Engineering (4 cr.)
Prerequisite: C212
Structured programming, program specification, program proving,
modularity, abstract data types, composite design, software tools,
software control, program testing, and team programming.
CS
361 Information Systems Management (4 cr.)
The module gives managers ability to work with IT practitioners
and to contribute to the development of strategic and tactical plans
for IT. Topics include IS concepts, IS structure, Computer Based
IS, Artificial Intelligence, System Security, System Planning and
Administration, and other technological issues.
CS
201 The Internet and WWW 1 (3 cr.)
The module covers on the introduction of the Internet and World
Wide Web, Internet tools: Telnet, FTP, Gopher, how web browsers
and plug-ins work, graphics file, copyright on the Internet, website
security, and online synchronous and asynchronous communications.
CS
202 The Internet and WWW 2 (3 cr.)
Prerequisite: CS233
This is a progression of the Internet and WWW 1. The module covers
website design and usability principles, browser issues, incorporating
advanced multimedia features, general e-commerce issues, client
pull technology, and push technology.
CS
242 System Analysis & Design (4 cr.)
This course focuses on business analysis using information systems
methodologies and technical skills in an organizational environment
as part of a business team. It includes the study of information
structuring that will allow an information technology based solution
to a business problem and practices techniques for business problem
identification, definition, documentation, and the transition from
the business requirements to a solution through the development
of information models.
CS
224 Design for Multimedia 1 (4 cr.)
Introduction to multimedia technology and applications (text, image,
video, audio, and graphics). Use of appropriate software: Macromedia
Authorware.
CS
225 Design for Multimedia 2 (4 cr.)
Prerequisite: CS324
This is a progression of the Design for Multimedia 1. Emphasis on
audio and video digitisation process. Use of appropriate authoring
software such as Adobe Premier, and Sound Forge.
CS
326 3D Animation and Special Effects (4 cr.)
Students will be introduced to the animation basics, concepts, and
techniques. Use of appropriate software such as 3D Studio Max.
CS
233 Multimedia Database and Networking (3cr.)
Students will learn on multimedia database concepts and multimedia
networking in IT organization.
MA
125 Algebra and Trigonometry (4 cr.)
Prerequisite: High school Algebra
Topics include rectangular coordinates, functions, exponents and
systems of linear equations, trigonometric - functions, equations
and identities.
MA
361 Introduction to Statistics (4 cr.)
Prerequisite: M125 or upper level mathematics.
Specific methods for collecting, organising, presenting, and analysing
data, as well as making decisions under uncertainty. Topics include
population and sample, elementary sampling theory, elementary probability
theory, probability distributions, hypothesis testing, and correlation.
MA
231 Discrete Mathematics
This course concerns process that consists of a sequence of individual
steps. It includes the logic of Compound Statements; the logic of
Quantified Statements; Sequence and Mathematical Induction; Set
Theory; Counting; Functions; Graphs and Trees.
MA
211 Calculus
This course provides an introduction to basic concepts and applications
in Calculus. This course includes Functions and their Graphs; Limits
and their Properties; Differentiation; Basic concepts, Additional
Applications of the Integration; Integration Techniques; Exponential
& Logarithmic Functions.
CS
251 Computer Architecture
This subject is about the structure and function of computers. Its
purpose is to provide a thorough discussion of the fundamentals
of computer organization and architecture and to relate these to
contemporary design issues.
CS
390 ICT Diploma Project Paper (4 cr.)
Prerequisite: Four semesters in a diploma program.
The module is aimed at assisting students to integrate the knowledge
and skills learnt across modules to a realistic problem. Students
should submit a report that includes planning, implementation, and
evaluation of a project.
CS
399 ICT Internship (6 cr.)
Prerequisite: Four semesters in a diploma program.
The requirement is aimed for students to have life experience in
the job market. They will be attached for at least 2 months at related
organizations in or out of Brickfields College. Students need to
submit a report concerning their activities, involvements, and experience
at the organization. In addition a separate report from the organization
about the student's performance will be provided to the school.
LAN
1001 Bahasa Kebangsaan A (3 cr.)
The course is designed for Malaysian citizens to command the intellectual
level of language efficiency. Topics include types and styles of
the language in written documents; vocal, spelling, and grammar
systems; making conclusion and expansion of ideas, ability to communicate
efficiently in oral and written aspects.
LAN
1002 Bahasa Kebangsaan B (3 cr.)
This course is designed for Non-Malaysian citizens and it includes
the introduction to the Malay language. Topics include the language's
daily practice, spelling and pronunciation systems, as well as grammar.
LAN
1003 Pengajian Malaysia (3 cr.)
The course includes the history, politics, constitution, social
integration, nation development, as well as current issues in Malaysia.
LAN
1004 Pengajian Islam (3 cr.)
It covers the basic concept of Islam; institutions in Islam such
as social, education, economy, legal, and administration. It also
covers the concept of Art and its manifestation in the culture,
as well as current issues.
LAN
1005 Pendidikan Moral (3 cr.)
The course includes definition of moral, theories and systems of
value, religious and beliefs, human moral, conflicts and solution,
and other moral issues.
|