Synopsis:

This course studies the issues related to to globalization and development, economic and social crisis that has become a global concern. It aims in developing skills in understanding and analyzing global issues and recommending relevant solutions. Issues will be discussed in details.

Synopsis:

To introduce knowledge in software/computer project management and to introduce the role of project manager in project procurements & project management activities. Sequencing, duration estimation and schedule control together with hands-on laboratory exercises using current project management tools will also be covered. Students will also be exposed to various kinds of IT project management service businesses. Case studies and field assignments will be based on real life projects.

Synopsis:

To introduce the current and upcoming technological knowledge and trends in ICT applications and systems. This includes (but not limited to) hardware, software and creative contents. Students will be exposed to various kinds of designs, developments, maintenance of hardware and software technology products and applications which include telecommunications, photonics, sensors and transducer. Business activities which cover multimedia content creation, processing, packaging and aggregation, post production, animation and virtual reality applications are also covered. By the end of this subject, it is hoped that students have much clearer picture of the technology involves in hardware, software and creative contents which would enable the advancement of their proposed idea.

Synopsis:

To introduce the process of IT product designing and development. Students will be exposed to various kinds of designs, developments, maintenance of hardware and software technology products and applications. By the end of this course, it is hoped that students have much clearer picture of the various ICT design and development processes, which would enable them to stimulate and advance their proposed idea. Thus allowing them to accurately produce what they have designed, and helping them to reconstruct their idea into a running prototype.

Synopsis:

To expose students to various IT implementations in different organizational setups with the hope that students will have more realistic understanding on how IT is being implemented in solving real world problems. These experiences will provide them with some insights and ideas of the current trends in IT business. Special attention will be given on recognizing potential business opportunities and building business networking.

Synopsis:

To provide thorough understanding of finance and accounting aspects in starting and running a business. The course will introduce the students with the basic resources required to start a new venture, the process involved in identifying alternative sources of funding for business creation and how to evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of alternative sources of finance. The students will also be exposed to the importance of managing working capital, the ability to generate budgets and cash flow statements, and the way to generate sufficient financial information to evaluate satisfactory financial performance of a business. Furthermore, the students will also be introduced to the process of investment readiness.

Synopsis:

To provide students with the knowledge, understanding and necessary skills to complete a piece of business research which is needed to solve business problems. Students will be trained in a disciplined process for conducting an inquiry of a management dilemma, the problem or opportunity that requires a management decision. Introducing students with various business systems and practices in managing IT based organizations. Students will be exposed to the complete entrepreneurial process. The focus is to increase awareness and understanding of the management process involved in initiating and managing an IT business. Simulations and assignments are geared towards the enhancement of student’s entrepreneurial skills, knowledge and attitude in managing knowledge intensive enterprises of IT industry. The LPU (Entrepreneur Development Training) covers on project selection, strategies & analysis together with other business competencies.

Synopsis:

Introducing students with various business systems and practices in managing IT based organizations. Students will be exposed to the complete entrepreneurial process. The focus is to increase awareness and understanding of the management process involved in initiating and managing an IT business. Simulations and assignments are geared towards the enhancement of student’s entrepreneurial skills, knowledge and attitude in managing knowledge intensive enterprises of IT industry. The LPU (Entrepreneur Development Training) covers on project selection, strategies & analysis together with other business competencies.

Synopsis:

To employ the knowledge and skills acquired from other courses and experiences from the real world in order to come up with an idea to solve problem(s) or exploit the identified opportunity(s). To explore and organize data and information to conduct the literature review. To conduct market research to support the business idea. To produce and defend an IT based business idea proposal, which has high commercial value. This business idea proposal will be presented and defended in order to win grants (e.g., MDeC Pre-seed Fund, Cradle Investment Programme).