UU6461001: BACHELOR OF SCIENCE WITH HONOURS (BUSINESS MATHEMATICS)
Description
In our programme, students are able to develop strong critical thinking, analytical, logical, and problem-solving skills which open doors to wide career prospects ranging from business, industry, government, scientific research, and much more. A variety of tools such as mathematical modelling, numerical analysis, calculus, discrete mathematics, ordinary differential equations, linear algebra, actuary, decision modeling, and statistics are learned by our students to solve a wide range of problems arise in the economy, finance, business management, social sciences, and health, to name a few.
Aims
The aim of this programme is to produce graduates who possess knowledge and skills in scientific decision making, possess sufficient knowledge in integrating other field areas such as economy, management, humanities, and others, as well as having in-depth knowledge in Business Mathematics, and are able to construct models and analyse them accordingly.
Program Learning Outcomes (PLO)
- Acquiring knowledge of mathematical concepts and theory.
- Acquiring problem solving skills using mathematical methods and concepts in related fields.
- Analyzing mathematical problems critically and systematically as well as selecting precise and comprehensive solutions.
- Solving mathematical problems systematically, analytically, transparently and ethically.
- Communicating effectively with peers, clients, superiors and society.
- Practicing social skills through consultations, interviews and counselling and also be willing to accept guidance and responsibility.
- Applying information management and engaging in the pursuit of lifelong learning.
- Able to manage and acquire entrepreneurial skills.
- Demonstrating leadership and accountability in the aspects of management and mathematical skills.
Details
Duration: 8 Semesters
Practicum: 4 Months
University Core Courses
- Philosophy and Current Issues
- Appreciation of Ethics and Civilization
- Malaysian Nationhood
- Fundamental of Entrepreneurship
- Co-Curriculum
English Core Courses
Students must take NINE (9) credit hours of English courses, which depend on the MUET results obtained by the students:
- MUET Band 2 : English Proficiency I, II, III
- MUET Band 3 : English Proficiency II, III, and 1 ESP course
- MUET Band 4 : English Proficiency III and 2 ESP courses
- MUET Band 5 or 6 : 3 ESP courses
List of ESP courses:
- English For Small Group Communication
- Report Writing
- Hospitality English
- Public Speaking Skills
- English For Professional Communication
Programme Core Courses
- Public Speaking Skills
- Principal of Economy
- Calculus I
- Discrete Mathematics
- Business Mathematics
- Linear Algebra
- Calculus II
- Actuarial Mathematics I
- Mathematical Modelling
- Multivariate Calculus
- Ordinary Differential Equations
- Numerical Analysis
- Mathematical Research
- Actuarial Mathematics II
- Data Exploratory and Generalisation
- Probability and Statistics
- Inferential Statistics
- Regression Modelling
- Programming in Business Application
- Practicum
Elective Courses
Students must choose only FOUR (4) courses from the list below
- Basic Accounting
- Introduction to Financial Accounting
- Financial Accounting and Reporting I
- Rancangan Perniagaan
- Introduction to Management
- Introduction to Marketing
- Marketing Management
- Theory and Practice in Islamic Banking
- Fiqh Muamalat
- Human Resource Management
- Islamic Banking Management
- Financial Management
- Advance Financial Management
- Financial Institute and Market
- Investment Analysis
- Risk Management
- Computer Modelling in Business
- System Dynamics Modeling
- Computer-Aided Decision Making
- Data Mining
- Data Modelling and Database
- Sampling Techniques
- Statistical Quality Improvement
- Design and Analysis of Experiment
- Survival Analysis
- Multivariate Analysis
- Non-Parametrics Methods
- Forecasting Methods
- Special Topics in Statistics
Minor
Students must select ONE (1) Minor from the list offered by the University to meet the program structure requirements for graduation.
Graduates from Business Mathematics programme will be able to go on to work in the areas of banking, finance, data analytics, insurance, business consultancy, manufacturing, government service, and graduate studies.
Prospect Job Title
- Operational Engineer
- Industrial Engineer
- Financial Engineer
- Technical Consultant
- Financial Consultant
- Business / Market Analyst
- Programmer Analyst
- System Analyst
- Data Analyst
- Risk Analyst
- Sales Officer
- Purchase Officer
- Executive
- Planner
- Researcher
- Academician