Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Public Management - Limkokwing University College of Creative Technology

Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Public Management
[KP/JPS (KA6451) 11/10]

The BA (Hons) in Public Management allows students to address the challenges of governance, public administration and international relations in national and regional contexts. The programme also focuses on the fundamental principles, practices and techniques of organisational management related to public institutions.

The course exposes students to significant theories, and their application in research in multidisciplinary fields such as public administration, political economy, human resources management, international relations and town management. The emphasis is on linking theory to research, experimental and professional analysis of a wide range of issues, analytical and professional activities in the areas of policy analysis, public sector management, urban planning design and urban development.

This programme will also enhance students’ personal confidence and career prospects by widening their portfolio of skills and deepening their insights of current public policy issues.

Entry requirements

∙ 3 principals STPM/'A' levels or equivalent or
∙ 5 credits SPM/'O' levels or equivalent and
∙ Limkokwing's Foundation in Business

Students with recognised prior learning such as Pre-University, Matriculation programme, or a diploma in a related field will be given advanced standing into the degree programme.

Programme structure

Year 1
Semester 1	Semester 2
∙ Introduction to Managment ∙ Computer Application for Business ∙ Business Mathematics ∙ Academic English ∙ Introduction to Public Administration ∙ Bahasa Malaysia A/B	∙ Communication Theory & Study Skills ∙ Business Accounting ∙ Introduction to Public Policy ∙ Personal Development ∙ Business Statistics ∙ Moral/Islamic Studies

Year 2
Semester 3	Semester 4
∙ Introduction to Finance ∙ Introduction to Health Management ∙ Microeconomics ∙ Theories & Practices of Public Policy ∙ Administrative Law ∙ Ethics of the Public Administrator ∙ Malaysian Studies	∙ Macroeconomics ∙ Web Design for Business ∙ Commercial Law ∙ Human Resource Management ∙ Health Care Organisation & Management ∙ Managerial Accounting

Year 3
Semester 5	Semester 6
∙ Electronic Commerce ∙ Management Information System ∙ Stress Management ∙ Malaysian Taxation ∙ Quantitative Methods	∙ Consumer Law ∙ Public Event Management ∙ Immigration & Public Policy ∙ Criminal Justice Management ∙ Health, Human Service & Public Management