Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
Bachelor of Accounting (BAcc)
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (PHD)
Faculty of Business and Accountancy
University of Malaya
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WELCOME
SELAMAT DATANG
It is my great honour and pleasure to welcome all new students to the Faculty of Business and Accountancy (FBA) and thanks for making FBA your choice for further post graduate studies. Congratulations on your success in securing a place our programmes. You are among the privileged few to be accepted to study in one of the most prestigious and competitive business schools in the region.
Our mission is to provide quality education and training to ensure our students are equipped with appropriate skills, aptitudes and characteristics that will prepare them to be successful professionals in the future and assume leading roles in the government, business and community. Here at FBA, we emphasise on excellent teaching, innovative research and quality publication as well as industry collaboration. We are ranked amongst the top business schools in Asia and proud to be in the leading position in Malaysia. In fact, we are the only public business school in Malaysia to receive an international accreditation from The Association of MBAs (AMBA), UK and last year we received another 5 years reaccreditation from AMBA. We are also awarded 4 PALMES or ‘Top Business School’ by EDUNIVERSAL ranking of the World Business Schools in recognition of our strong international influence. We are building on these hallmarks of excellence by working towards accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) and aiming to become among the leading business schools in the world.
We are confident that you would benefit from our global setting as our class is made up of students from various profiles, professional backgrounds and nationalities. This diverse environment will certainly enhance exchange of ideas and expose you to an array of perspectives. I invite you to look through this handbook and learn how you can get the most of your education in FBA. The handbook provides information on programme structure, study plan, synopsis of various courses that are oered, academic standards and various facilities that are available in the Faculty. We have also included the names and academic background of all our academic sta. I wish you the greatest success in your studies and I hope your time in the Faculty is challenging and gratifying.
PROFESSOR DR. MOHD NAZARI ISMAIL Dean
First of all, allow me to congratulate you on becoming a postgraduate at the Graduate School of Business, Faculty Business and Accountancy, University of Malaya. As a student at GSB, you are part of a worldwide community of students, academics and alumni who are breaking new ground with their research and publications, changing the world with their knowledge and investing in themselves and their futures. Whether you are undertaking postgraduate study because you want to be a world-leading academic, want to take the next step up the career ladder, or simply because you love to learn, the GSB not only oers programs that will enrich your level of intellectuality and add-value to your pursuit of knowledge but also oers a wide range of support services and facilities that are there to help you achieve your own personal ambitions.
This handbook is designed to give you all the information you will need and serves to assist you in understanding the academic systems; including the semester system, registration and choosing the curriculum that best suit the program of study. Through this handbook I hope that you will be able to choose suitable courses as well as to maximize the use of the facilities provided in this University in order to gain knowledge, skills and expertise in the respective programs. The ability to wisely plan the study program will lead to a successful completion of the study. Being the oldest university in this country and the premier Research University in Malaysia, you are expected to perform and deliver their research findings in accordance to the RU standard. As the aim of the University is to be the top 100 University, the GSB is committed to move in tandem with the University by producing excellent and well-balanced graduates with sound knowledge-base and competency in research and development who will serve the society eectively. Finally I would like to thank you for choosing UM and welcome you to our postgraduate programs. I am sure the time will fly, so take advantage of every opportunity and please come and see us or the Program Coordinators if you have any questions along the way. I wish you well and hold to your perseverance as the journey would be exciting, demanding and challenging.
Thank you.
PROFESSOR DR SUHAIZA HANIM DATO’ MOHAMAD ZAILANI Director of UMGSB / Deputy Dean (Higher Degree)
WELCOME TO UNIVERSITY OF MALAYA
GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS (UMGSB)
UNIVERSITY OF MALAYA’S VISION,
MISSION AND CORE VALUES
To advance knowledge and
learning through quality research
and education for the nation and
for humanity.
• Integrity
• Respect
• Academic Freedom
• Open-mindedness
• Accountability
• Professionalism
• Meritocracy
• Teamwork
• Creativity
• Social Responsibility
To be an internationally renowned
institution of higher learning in
research, innovation, publication
and teaching.
VISION
MISSION
CORE
VALUES
THE FACULTY MISSION
We aspire to be the leader and preferred institution in business and accounting education by: • Providing graduates with quality education and global perspective that meet the evolving
needs of various stakeholders
• Contributing to the advancement of knowledge in the area of business and accounting through quality research and publication.
Interpretation of Mission
• Quality education: We emphasize on intake of quality students based on merit at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The programmes are continuously reviewed to ensure relevance to the industry. We provide excellent facilities and supporting services to the students.
• Global perspective: Our curriculum equips students with business and accounting knowledge relevant to global practices. The school continuously enhances its international linkages in research, learning and scholarship.
• Stakeholders: Our programmes are responsive to the needs of industry, government and society at large.
• Advancement of knowledge through quality research and publication:Our sta contribute to the dissemination of knowledge through academic and professional publications, teaching and presentations as well as consultations.
ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2014/2015
SEMESTER I
Orientation week 1 week 01.09.2014 - 07.09.2014
Lectures 6 weeks* 08.09.2014 - 17.10.2014
Mid-Semester I Break 1 week* 18.10.2014 - 26.10.2014
Lectures 8 weeks* 27.10.2014 - 19.12.2014
Revision 1 week* 20.12.2014 - 28.12.2014
Semester 1 Final Examinations 3 weeks* 29.12.2014 - 16.01.2015
Semester 1 Break 5 weeks* 17.01.2015 - 22.02.2015
25 weeks
SEMESTER II
Lectures 7 weeks 23.02.2015 - 10.04.2015
Mid-Semester II Break 1 week 11.04.2015 - 19.04.2015
Lectures 7 weeks 20.04.2015 - 05.06.2015
Revision 1 week 06.06.2015 - 14.06.2015
Semester II Final Examinations 3 weeks 15.06.2015 - 03.07.2015
19 weeks
END OF SESSION BREAK / SPECIAL SEMESTER
Session Break 9 weeks 04.07.2015 - 06.09.2015
or
Lectures and examinations 8 weeks 04.07.2015 - 28.08.2015
Note*:
Malaysia Day (16 September 2014) Hari Raya Aidil Adha (5 October 2014) Deepavali (23 October 2014) Maal Hijrah (25 October 2014) Christmas (25 December 2014) New Year (1 January 2015) Maulidur Rasul (3 January 2015) Thaipusam (3 February 2015)
THE FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND
ACCOUNTANCY
Business education in University of Malaya dates back to 1966 when the Faculty of Economics and Administration first oered business and accounting courses. In line with the increasing demand for accounting and business programmes, the Faculty of Business and Accountancy (FBA) was subsequently established on 1st of February 1997 to focus on developing these programmes. FBA strives to meet the challenges of preparing students to play a vital role in industry and nation building. FBA seeks to remain at the forefront of business and accounting education and continues to enjoy the reputation as an excellent knowledge-based institution. The FBA comprises of five departments:
• Department of Business Policy and Strategy, • Department of Finance and Banking, • Department of Accounting,
• Department of Marketing, and
• Department of Operations and Management Information Systems
Currently, the FBA oers five successful programmes. Three programmes are oered at the postgraduate level, and two programmes are oered at the undergraduate level. The programmes at the post graduate level are Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Management (MM) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). Meanwhile the undergraduate programmes are Bachelor of Business and Administration (BBA) and Bachelor of Accounting (BAcc).
The FBA is the only business school in the country that has been awarded the 4 PALMES by EDUNIVERSAL. The award recognises the faculty’s strong international influence. The FBA also received accreditation by Association of MBAs (AMBA) which is the international authority on postgraduate business education. That goes to our undergraduate accounting degrees as well, that provide a high level of exemption from the professional examination requirements including ACCA, CPA Australia, CIMA, ICAEW and MICPA.
As part of our eorts to strengthen our programmes, the FBA collaborates with various business organisations and government agencies. In addition, there are several faculty members who are aliated or advisers to several large corporations, such as the Public Bank Berhad and EON Bank Berhad and professional establishments, such as the Employees Provident Fund (EPF), Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA), Malaysian Institute of Certified Public Accountants (MICPA), Malaysian Accounting Standards Board (MASB) and Malaysian Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (MAICSA).
FACTS
• University of Malaya is the ONLY local university in Malaysia to receive a 4 PALMES award by EDUNIVERSAL, which is recognised as Top Business School
• We are an international faculty with academics trained from top universities across the world • We have among the highest composition of international students in the country such as from Germany, Denmark, Sweden, United States of America, Iraq, Iran, Palestine, Yemen, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Turkey, Libya, South Africa, Korea, China, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Thailand, Myanmar and Vietnam
• We have myriad of courses to choose from for our MBA programme - 8 concentrations with more than 40 courses
• Our programme sources industrial experts to share experience and knowledge with our graduates
• Students can learn from our diverse group of Visiting Academics from all regions of the world • Lectures and seminars incorporate interactive and innovative multiple teaching and learning
Prof. Dr. Nazari Ismail
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Rubi Ahmad
Research
Prof. Dr. Suhaiza Hanim
Dato Mohamad ZailaniPostgraduate Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ruzita JusohUndergraduate
Dr. Wan Marhaini Wan Ahmad
Finance & Banking
Lily Ong
Principal Assistant Registrar
Khairul Nizam Roslan
Assistant Registrar Nurhazwani Abdul RahmanAssistant Bursar
Prof. Dr. Md. Nor Othman
Marketing Dr. Anna Azriati Che AzmiAccounting
Cyril Hilaris Ponnu
Business Policy & Strategy
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sharifah Latifah Syed A Kadir
Operations & Management Information Systems
DEAN
DEPUTY DEANS
HEADS OF DEPARTMENT
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICERS
THE MANAGEMENT TEAM
ACADEMIC MEMBERS AND
RESEARCH INTERESTS
OPERATIONS AND MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS Sh. Latifah Syed A. Kadir,PhD (UKM), MSc (Cardi), BSc (Malaya) Head of Department
Associate Professor
Applied Statistics, Customer and Employee Satisfaction, Total Quality Management
Shamshul Bahri Zakaria, PhD (Brunel), MBA (Malaya), BBA (UKM)
Lecturer
Health Information Systems, Management Information Systems
Ainin Sulaiman,PhD (Birmingham), MBA (Stirling), BPA (UUM)
Professor
Social Network, Green IT, Adoption and Diusion of Technology, Organizational Performance
Suhaiza Hanim Dato Mohamad Zailani, PhD (Lancaster), MBA (Lancaster), BSc (UPM)
Professor
Operations Management, Supply Chain and Logistic
Lee Sai Leong,PhD (Malaya), MBA (Malaya), BSc (Malaya), Dip (Malaya)
Lecturer
Accounting Information Systems, Technology Management
Noor Akma Mohd Salleh,PhD (Queensland), MSc (East Anglia), BAcc (UUM)
Senior Lecturer
Accounting Information Systems, Information System Adoption
Noor Ismawati Jaafar,DBA (Macquarie), MBA (Malaya), BAcc (Malaya), CFiA
Senior Lecturer
Management Information Systems, IT Governance, Accounting Information Systems
Tengku Mohd Faziharudean Tengku Feissal, PhD (Waseda), MBA (New Haven),BSc (Marquette)
Senior Lecturer
Information Technology, Digital Divide
Kanagi Kanapathy,DBA (UniSA), MBA (IIUM), BSc (USM)
Senior Lecturer
Quality Management, Supply Chain Management, Managing Change
Suhana Mohezar Ali,PhD (Unisa), MBA (Malaya), BSc (Malaya)
Lecturer
Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Technology Management
Azmin Azliza Aziz,PhD (Warwick), MSc (Macquarie), BSc (UTM)
Lecturer
Operational Research, Applied Statistics, Industrial Mathematics
Sedigheh Moghavvemi, PhD (Malaya), MSc (Azad Islamic University of Tehran, Iran), BSc (University of Allameh Tehran, Iran)
Lecturer
ACADEMIC MEMBERS AND
RESEARCH INTERESTS
DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING
Anna Azriati Che Azmi,PhD (Reading), MSc (Reading), BAcc (UUM), CFiA (M)
Head of Department Senior Lecturer
International Accounting, Taxation, Tax education
Mohd Zulkhairi Mustapha,PhD (Cardi), MBA (Acc)(Malaya), BSc (Acc)(Cardi), PgDip(Cardi), CFiA (M)
Lecturer
Corporate Governance, Financial Reporting and Disclosures, Tax Audit and Compliance, Accounting Education
S. Susela Devi,PhD (Waikato), BAcc (Malaya), CA (M), CPA (M)
Professor
International Financial Reporting Standards, Corporate Governance and Earnings Management, Corporate Social Responsibility
Che Ruhana Isa,PhD (UPM), MSc (LSE), BBA (Acc) (Oklahoma State), Associate Member MIA,CFiA (M)
Associate Professor
Management Accounting and Control Systems, Strategic Management Accounting, Accounting for SMEs
Ruzita Jusoh, PhD (USM), MSc (Missouri), BSc (Alabama), CFiA (M)
Associate Professor
Management Accounting and Control Systems, Performance Measurement and Management
Zakiah Saleh,PhD (Cardi), MAcc (Glasgow), BSBA (Minnesota), Associate Member MIA, CFiA (M)
Associate Professor
Public Sector Accounting, Financial Accounting and reporting, Accountability and Governance
Edward Wong Sek Khin,PhD (Edith Cowan), MSc (Western Australia), BBA (Edith Cowan), CFiA (M)
BBA (Edith Cowan)
Associate Professor
SME Management, Research Philosophy, Accounting ICT
Rusnah Muhamad,PhD (Malaya), MSc (Stirling), BAcc (Malaya), FCPA (Australia)
Associate Professor
Financial Accounting and Auditing, Islamic Banking, Religiosity and Ethics
Norhayah Zulkifli,PhD (Glamorgan), MBA (Indiana State), BSc (Indiana State)
Senior Lecturer
Social and Environmental Accounting, Corporate Social Responsibility and Reporting, Accounting Education
Nurmazilah Dato’ Mahzan,PhD (Birmingham), CPA (M), CIA (USA), CRMA (USA)
Senior Lecturer
Financial Accounting and Reporting, Auditing (External, Internal, Shariah, IT), Corporate Governance
Ahmad Zahiruddin Yahya, PhD (UPSI), MAcc (Dundee), BAcc (De Montfort), CFiA (M), MMIM
Senior Lecturer
Management Accounting, Accounting Education, Strategic Management Accounting
Zarina Zakaria,PhD (Nottingham), MBA (Acc) (Malaya), BSc (Cardi), CFiA (M), ACCA
Senior Lecturer
Stakeholder Engagement Practices, Social Responsibility Reporting and Practice, Auditing
Haslida Abu Hasan, PhD (Sheeld), MCommerce (Macquarie), BAcc (UUM), CFiA (M)
Senior Lecturer
Public Sector Accounting, Auditing, Performance Measurement, Corporate Social Responsibility
Ho Sow Kin,MA (Lancaster), BA (Portsmouth), ACTIM
Senior Lecturer
Financial Accounting, Financial Reporting, Accounting Education
Ervina Alfan,PhD (Manchester), MBA (Acc) (Malaya), BAcc (Staordshire), CFiA (M)
Lecturer
Financial Reporting, Public-Private Partnerships
Mazni Abdullah, PhD (Stirling), MBA (Acc) (Malaya), BAcc (Malaya), CA (M), CFiA (M)
Lecturer
International Financial Reporting Standards, Financial Reporting, Accounting Education, Taxation, Corporate Governance
Noor Sharoja Sapiei,PhD(Monash), MBA(Acc) (Malaya) ,BEc (Acc and Finance) (Aberystwyth), ACCA (UK)
Lecturer
Tax Compliance & Administration, Islamic Taxation, Accounting and Tax Education
Noor Adwa Sulaiman, PhD (Manchester), MSc (Acc) (UPM), BAcc (UiTM)
Lecturer Auditing
Kamisah Ismail,PhD (Malaya), MAcc (UiTM), BAcc (Malaya)
Lecturer
Management Accounting and Control Systems
Suria Zainuddin, PhD (Malaya), MAcc (UiTM), BAcc (Malaya)
Lecturer
Dalilawati Zainal,PhD (Malaya), MAcc (UiTM), BAcc (UIA)
Lecturer
Corporate Social Reporting, Corporate Governance, Financial Reporting & Accounting
Oon Yen Nee Elaine,M Phil (Cambridge), BCom (La Trobe), CA (M), CPA (Australia),CFP (M),
Lecturer
Financial Planning, Integration of Finance & Marketing
Azlina Abdul Jalil, MAcc (UiTM), BSc(Acc) (LSEcon, UK)
SLAI Fellow
Financial Accounting, Economics and Political Science
Nurliana Md Rahin,MBA (Malaya), BAcc (UIAM)
SLAB Fellow
Corporate Social Reporting, Financial Accounting and Reporting
Suhaily Shahimi,MAcc (UiTM), BAcc (UUM)
SLAI Fellow
Internal Auditing, Corporate Governance, Forensic Accounting and Fraud Investigation
Yazkhiruni Yahya,MSc(Acc) (UIAM), BAcc (UIAM)
SLAI Fellow
Islamic Accounting, Shariah Auditing, Corporate Governance
Lim Ying Zhee, MAcc (Malaya), BAcc (Malaya)
SLAI/BSP Fellow Accounting
Phang Soon Yeow, MBA (Malaya), BAcc (Malaya)
SLAI Fellow Accounting
DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND BANKING
Wan Marhaini Wan Ahmad,PhD (Edinburgh), MEc (IIUM), BShariah (Malaya)
Head of Department Lecturer
Islamic Finance, Islamic Banking, Islamic Economics, Fiqh al-Muamalat
Rubi Ahmad,PhD (Monash), MBA (Memphis), BBA (Memphis)
Associate Professor
Bank Performance & Regulations, Corporate Finance
Aidil Rizal Shahrin,MEc (UM), BBA (UTM)
Lecturer
Microeconomics, Econometrics, Macroeconomics
Fauzi Zainir,MBA (Miami), MSc (Miami), BSc (Nebraska)
Lecturer Banking, Finance
ACADEMIC MEMBERS AND
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Izlin Ismail, PHD (Nottingham), MSc (City), BSc (LSE)
Lecturer
Capital Markets, Debt Financing, Financial History
Jacinta Chan Phooi M’ng, PhD (Malaya), MSc (Unitar), BCom (UNSW)
Lecturer
Quantitative in Finance, Time Series
Mohamed Shikh Abubaker Albaity, PhD Islamic Finance (IIUM), Mapplied Ec (IIUM), BEc (IIUM)
Lecturer
Capital Market, Macroeconomics, Islamic Finance
Mohd Edil Abd. Sukor, MBA (IIUM), BShariah (Malaya)
Lecturer
Financial Management, Islamic Finance, Islamic Banking
Nurul Shahnaz Ahmad Mahdzan, PhD (Nott.), MBA (Malaya), BBA (Ohio)
Senior Lecturer
Finance, Economics, Risk Management & Insurance
Rozaimah Zainudin, PhD (Malaya), BBA (UiTM), MBA (UiTM)
Lecturer
Derivatives, Risk Management
Shahrin Saaid Shaharuddin, MBus (Monash), PG Dip (Monash), BComm (Murdoch)
Lecturer
Corporate Finance, Money and Banking
Koh Hsieng Yang Eric, PHD (Nottingham), MBA (SCU), BComm (Melbourne), CFA, CPA
Lecturer
Bank Management, Risk Management
Dr Chan Sok Gee, PhD (UUM), M.Econs(UUM), BBA(Finance with Multimedia) (MMU)
Senior Lecturer
Bank Eciency, Economic Eciency and Corporate Governance.
DEPARTMENT OF MARKETING
Md. Nor Othman,PhD (Oklahoma State), MBA (Leuven), BEc (University of Malaya)
Head of Department Professor
Marketing, Consumer Behaviour, Entrepreneurship
Ezlika Mohd Ghazali, PhD (Warwick), MBA (Malaya), BBA (De Montfort)
Senior Lecturer
Consumer Behaviour, Marketing, International Marketing
Norbani Che Ha,PhD (Monash, Australia), MBA (Denver), BSBA (Denver)
Senior Lecturer
Sharifah Faridah Syed Alwi,PhD (Manchester), MSc (Salford), BSc (Salford)
Senior Lecturer
Corporate Branding/Branding, Corporate/Company Reputation, Internet Branding
Yusniza Kamarulzaman,PhD (Cardi), PgDip (Cardi), PgDip (Cambridge), MBA (UKM), BBA (UiTM), Dip (UiTM)
Senior Lecturer
Internet Marketing/E-Marketing, Services & Tourism Marketing, Consumer Behaviour
Amrul Asraf Mohd Any,PhD (Nottingham), MSc (Strathclyde), BSc (UiTM), Dip (UiTM), MAM (UK)
Lecturer
E-Marketing, Service and Hospitality Marketing, Customer Participation/Consumer Engagement Behaviour, Customer Value
Shamsul Izwan Saharani, MBA (North London), BA (Arcadia)
Lecturer
Hotel and Tourism Marketing, Management
Zalfa Laili Hamzah,PhD (Malaya), MSc(Management), ( GSM-UPM), Bsc (Hons.)(UPM), Diploma (UPM), Cert TESOL) (Language Institute, Australia)
Corporate branding, corporate brand experience, brand management, online branding, service branding, corporate
Azura Hanim Hashim, MBA (UPM), BBA (UiTM) Dip (UiTM)
SLAB Marketing
Mozard Mohtar, MBA (UM), Bachelor of Journalism (MIZZOU), SLAB/SLAI PhD, Aston University, UK
SLAI
Branding, Marketing, Advertising
DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS POLICY AND STRATEGY Ghazali Musa,PhD (Otago), MBBS (Malaya), Dip (Otago)
Head of Department Professor
Scuba Diving Tourism, Health Tourism, Backpacker Tourism
Mohd Nazari Ismail, PhD (Manchester), MBA (SUNY Bualo), BSc (Wales)
Professor
International Business, Strategic Management, Management Islamic Perspectives in Business & Management
Sharan Kaur, PhD (UPM), MBA (UPM), BSc (UPM)
Senior Lecturer
Strategic Management, Innovation
Aida Idris,PhD (Malaya), MBA (Ohio), BSc Eng (Aberdeen)
Associate Prof
Entrepreneurship, Strategic Management
ACADEMIC MEMBERS AND
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Chan Wai Meng,PhD (Malaya), LLM (Malaya), LLB (Malaya)
Senior Lecturer
Commercial Law, Company Law
Cyril Hilaris Ponnu,MSc (Southampton), LLB (Wolverhampton), BEc (Malaya)
Senior Lecturer
Business Law, Business Ethics, Corporate Governance
Mohd Said Othman, MBA (Aoyama Gakuin), BEc (Malaya)
Senior Lecturer
International Business, Entrepreneurship
Raida Abu Bakar,PhD (RMIT), MBA (Malaya), BSc (Purdue)
Senior Lecturer
Employee Motivation, Human Resource , Management, Organisational Behavior
Rosmawani Che Hashim, PhD (IIUM), LLM (Nottingham), LLB (Shariah) (IIUM), LLB (IIUM)
Senior Lecturer
International Trade Law, Commercial Law, Islamic Banking and Finance Law
Sharmila Jayasingam,PhD (USM), MBA (USM), BTech. Mgmt (UTM)
Senior Lecturer
Leadership, Knowledge Management, Organisational Behaviour
Quah Chee Heong,PhD (Malaya), MBA (Malaya), BBA (Malaya)
Senior Lecturer
International Business, International Monetary System
Tey Lian Seng,PhD (UM), MBA (MMU), BEc (JNU)
Senior Lecturer
Strategic Management, Innovation
Azhanni Muhammad, MSc (UPM), BEd (TESL) (UPM)
Fellow SLAI
Corporate Communication, Human Communication, Business Communication
Mohammad Nazri Mohd Nor, PhD (UiTM), MBA (UKM), BBA (UKM), DBS (UiTM)
Lecturer
Knowledge Management, Organizational Behavior
Norizah Mohd Mustamil,DBA (Curtin), MBA (Malaya), BBA (Malaya)
Lecturer
Business Ethics, Human Resource Management, Mixed Methods
Ong Lin Dar,PhD (Malaya), MBA (UUM), BBA (Malaya)
Lecturer
Human Resource Management, Organisational Behaviour
Ismawati Ismail,MBA (UM), Bacc (Portsmouth)
Tutor/Fellow
VISITING PROFESSORS AND LECTURERS
VISITING ACADEMICS, RESEARCH FELLOWS/ASSOCIATES AND ADJUNCT PROFESSOR
DEPARTMENT OF OPERATIONS AND MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Prof Dr. James Y. L. Thongis a Chair Professor and Head of the Department of Information Systems, Business Statistics and Operations Management (ISOM), at the School of Business and Management, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. He received his Ph.D. in Information Systems from the National University of Singapore. His research on technology adoption, human–computer interaction, computer ethics, and IT in small business has appeared in Information Systems Research, MIS Quarterly, Journal of MIS, Journal of the AIS, Decision Support Systems, European Journal of Information Systems, IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management, and Information Systems Journal, among others. He has served or is serving as an associate editor for Information Systems Research and MIS Quarterly. In 2011, he received the “ISR Best Associate Editor Award” from INFORMS Information Systems
Assoc Prof Dr. Darshana Sederaleads the Enterprise Systems study group. He is an associate professor at the Queensland University of Technology and has served as an academic for the past 9 years. He has over 60 publications to his credit on topics related to Enterprise Systems, Knowledge Management, Supply Chain Management. His publications appeared in several journals and conferences. Highlights include publications at the Journal of the Association for Information Systems, the Journal of Strategic Information Systems and Journal of IT Case Studies. His 2010 publication at the Journal of Strategic Information Systems is one of the top-10 most downloaded papers from Elsevier Publications.
Prof Dr. K.K Wei is a Chair Professor of Information Systems at the College of Business at the City University of Hong Kong. He was Dean (2007 to 2012) of the College of Business and the Head (2002-2007) of the Department of Information Systems. He is Fellow of the Association of Information Systems (AIS) and he was the President of that Association in 2003/4. He has served as Senior Editor of MIS Quarterly and Associate Editor of Information Systems Research. He has also played major roles in ICIS and PACIS. Dr Wei has published more than 150 journal and conference papers. Based on Social Science Citation Index, his works have been cited over 2050 times and h-index is 22. He is actively pursuing research on e-commerce, knowledge management and supply chain management systems.
VISITING PROFESSORS AND LECTURERS
VISITING ACADEMICS, RESEARCH FELLOWS/ASSOCIATES AND ADJUNCT PROFESSOR
DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS POLICY AND STRATEGY
Prof Dr Jane Elisabeth Klobas is a researcher and advisor who teaches and coaches doctoral students and faculty, internationally, in research methods and writing for publication. She has a PhD in Psychology from the University of Western Australia. Dr. Klobas is the Alberto Dondena Fellow in the Dondena Centre, and a Fellow of the Centre for Arts, Science and Knowledge, at Bocconi University in Milan, Italy. During 2013, she is an Academic Icon Professor at the University of Malaya. She is also a Visiting Professor at the University of Bergamo, and an Adjunct Professor at Murdoch University in Western Australia. She was the Principal Investigator for study of fertility decision making in the Reproductive Decision Making in a Macro-Micro Environment (REPRO) project. She is author or co-author of more than 150 scholarly works, several of which apply the theory of planned behavior to decision-making in dierent
Prof Dr. Mahfooz A. Ansari is a Professor of International Management and Human Resources Management (HRM) & Organizational Studies at the University of Lethbridge (U of L), Canada. He is currently an Area Chair of HRM & Organizational Studies. Prior to his current academic rank of professor at U of L, he held faculty positions at several other academic institutions including the University Science Malaysia, the UIA International University Malaysia, the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, the University of Magadh, and A. N. S. Institute of Social Studies Patna. He also held visiting professorship position at several places including Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, King Abdul Aziz Univesity Jeddah, UIA International University Malaysia, University of Malaya Malaysia, University of Technology MARA Malaysia, and the University of Calicut.
Prof Dr. Mark Harcourt has studied workplace happenings in some of New Zealand’s best-known organisations – turnover at the Bank of New Zealand, stress at the Reserve Bank, commitment at the Police and Fire Services, and occupational over-use syndrome at BRANZ. Mark leads the IBR’s Human Resource Management Research Group, and his research interests include discrimination and human rights legislation, employment tribunal and court decisions, health and safety in the workplace, and occupational health and safety.
VISITING PROFESSORS AND LECTURERS
VISITING ACADEMICS, RESEARCH FELLOWS/ASSOCIATES AND ADJUNCT PROFESSOR
DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING
DEPARTMENT OF MARKETING
Prof Dr. Tan Hun Tong is the United Overseas Bank Chair and Professor of Accounting. His research interest focuses on understanding the judgment and decision making processes of preparers, users, and financial intermediaries of accounting information, and how institutional and environmental features influence such judgments and decisions. His work is characterized by the use of psychological theories and experimentation to gain insights into fundamental accounting issues. He is currently editor of Accounting, Organizations and Society, and was former Associate Editor of Contemporary Accounting Research and Auditing: A Journal of Practice & Theory. He has served on various AAA committees, including the AAA Council, the AAA’s Notable Contributions to Accounting Literature Award Screening Committee, Auditing Section’s Research Committee, Research Advisory Committee, and the Notable Contribution to Auditing Literature Committee.
Mr Nik Mohd Hasyudeen Yuso is the Executive Chairman of the Audit Oversight Board (AOB) and past President of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants. He is also a member of the Malaysian Accounting Standards Board (MASB), the Vice-President of the Asean Federation of Accountants (AFA), a member of the Executive Committee and Strategy Committee of the Confederation of Asian and Pacific Accountants as well as a member of CPA Australia’s Public Practice Advisory Committee. Nik is a member of the National Professional Services Export Council and represents MIA in negotiations at the Asean Coordination Committee on Services, World Trade Organisation and Free Trade Agreements. He is also a member of the Operation Review Panel of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission and the Bursa Malaysia Listing Committee.
Prof Dr. T.C. Melewar is Professor of Marketing and Strategy and Head of Marketing at Brunel Business School, Brunel University, UK. He has previous experience at Warwick Business School, MARA Institute of Technology in Malaysia, Loughborough University and De Montfort University, UK. TC teaches Marketing Management, Marketing Communications and International Marketing on a range of undergraduate, MBA, and executive courses. He is a Visiting Professor at Groupe ECS Grenoble, France and Humboldt University, Berlin, Germany and is also editor of the Journal of Brand Management.
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY PROGRAMME
AREAS OF RESEARCHThe FBA Doctor of Philosophy programme oers an intensive, stimulating and challenging learning experience that will provide you with a broad foundation of knowledge in the main areas of business administration, management and accountancy. You will be able to do research in the following areas.
Allocation of supervisors will be determined by the Doctoral Committee based on the research topic as proposed by the candidate in his/her application.
Marks Equivalent Grade Grade Point Level 80 – 100 A+ 4.0 Distinction 75 – 79 A- 3.7 70 – 74 B+ 3.3 Pass 65 – 69 B 3.0 60 – 64 B- 2.7 Fail 55 – 59 C+ 2.3 50 – 54 C 2.0 45 – 49 C- 1.7 40 – 44 D+ 1.5 35 – 39 D 1.0 < 35 F 0 PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
The Doctor of Philosophy programme comprises 15 credits of courses and a thesis. Candidates are required to pass all four (4) core courses and one (1) additional course as stipulated by the Faculty before submitting the thesis.
Candidates must submit a thesis with a reasonable number of words NOT exceeding 100,000 words at the end of the programme.
CORE COURSES
CXHB7103 Data Analysis for Business
CXHB7104 Philosophy of Science in Management CXHB7108 Qualitative Research Method
CXHB7109 Quantitative Research Method for Business ADDITIONAL COURSE
In addition to the core courses, students are required to take one (1) additional course (3 credit hours) at FBA or at other faculties depending on the chosen area of research, to be determined by the department. The additional courses oered by departments are as follows:
CXHB7105 Doctoral Seminar in Corporate Finance or; CXHB7107 Doctoral Seminar in Accounting or;
CMGB6335Seminar in Information Systems Research or; One (1) Management Course to be determined by supervisor or; One (1) Marketing Course to be determined by supervisor. EVALUATION FORMAT
All courses adopt an assessment system that incorporates coursework and/or examination. Coursework may include written assignments, written case analysis, oral presentations, participation in class discussions, and mid-semester examinations.
GRADING SYSTEM
Semester Activity
I and II • Complete all courses • Literature review • Proposal presentation III • Candidature defence• Submit paper 1 IV • Colloquium presentation
V • Research execution (Fieldwork)• Colloquium presentation • Submit paper 2
VI • Thesis writing and submission • Colloquium presentation
All candidates must obtain a minimum grade B for all courses. For those who failed the course they are allowed two (2) additional attempts to make the grade, otherwise candidature will be terminated.
PROGRAMME DURATION
The minimum duration of study permitted by the university is four (4) semesters (2 years) and the maximum is 12 semesters (6 years) excluding the special semester.
A full-time PhD programme at the faculty commences in two semesters every year (September and February). It should be noted that any withdrawal from the semester(s) by candidate will not be excluded from the duration of programme.
ADDITIONAL PROGRAMME REQUIREMENTS In addition, students are required to:
• present their research proposal at the Proposal Presentation by Semester II.
• present research progress report at the Candidature Defense as a partial fulfillment of research candidature requirements by Semester III.
• present their research progress at the Colloquium Presentation in each semester starting from Semester IV.
• ensure that their research output have been submitted for Publications in refereed journals before thesis submission. PhD candidates need to provide proof of submission of at least one (1) publication in ISI journal or two (2) publications in Faculty’s Category A or B journals before the board of examination meeting (viva voce).
• submit an e-Progress Report at the end of every semester. Failure to submit the report will deny candidature for the following semester.
Candidates are advised to complete the programme in accordance to the Graduate On Time Schedule. The main activities are as follows:
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PROPOSAL PRESENTATION
During Semester II candidates will be required to present in a special session called the ‘Proposal Presentation”. This is a preliminary stage, which include research proposal, will be assessed by a committee. Students are required to prepare 30-pages report comprising Introduction, Literature Review, Research Methodology, Justification and Expected Contribution. The feedback from the committee will assist the candidate to proceed with the research.
PROPOSAL PRESENTATION
During Semester II candidates will be required to present in a special session called the ‘Proposal Presentation”. This is a preliminary stage, which include research proposal, will be assessed by a committee. Students are required to prepare 30-pages report comprising Introduction, Literature Review, Research Methodology, Justification and Expected Contribution. The feedback from the committee will assist the candidate to proceed with the research.
CANDIDATURE DEFENSE
Candidates are required to present their progress in a special session called the ‘Candidature Defense’ during their Semester III. It can be delayed up to Semester V. Candidates need to submit progress research report about 5,000 – 10,000 words which includes the following:
accurate research objectives and questions; • complete literature research;
• research methods; • research findings to date; • bibliography; and
• list of publications or conference proceedings which have been presented during candidature. COLLOQUIUM PRESENTATION
The faculty organises Colloquium every semester for candidates to present the progress of their research. The colloquium is attended by the academic sta, local and international evaluators and all doctoral students.
The Colloquium aims to provide a platform to:
• receive feedback from faculty members and others in the form of ideas, suggestions and insights for the research.
• provide opportunities for doctoral students to discuss and compare research methodologies and evaluate recent research contributions in the field.
• expose the doctoral students to a wider area of research. • strengthen and enhance presentation and communication skills. • enhance working opportunities.
Candidates’ presentation will be assessed on the following: • Originality
• Relevancy to the topic of research • Quality of:
- problem formulation - review of literature - research framework - research methodology • Future research opportunities
Attendance is compulsory for all students. Feedback from assessors will be communicated to candidates. Candidates who receive unsatisfactory evaluation (< 3.50) for two (2) consecutive colloquiums and those who fail to present at the Colloquium Presentation without any valid reasons will be required to defend their candidature before a committee.
REFEREED PUBLICATION
PhD candidates need to provide proof of acceptance of at least one (1) publication in ISI journals or two (2) publications in Faculty’s Category A or B journals before the board of examination meeting (viva voce).
E-PROGRESS REPORT
Candidates are required to complete and submit the progress report form to their supervisors at the end of each semester. The online progress report must be submitted via student portal (http://myum.um.edu.my).
Candidates who fail to submit the report are considered unsatisfactory in their progress, which may be a cause for termination of candidature.
FACILITIES
Subject to availability, research students have dedicated space in shared oces that are equipped with PCs and Internet access.
Students have access to the UM library, which is regarded as the best in the country and one of the largest in the region. Students are provided with comprehensive study facilities and electronic access to a vast array of specialist research databases, online journals and many of the leading financial information services. In addition, the FBA has its own library with extensive collection of reference materials specifically in the field of economics, accountancy and business. Students have access to update financial databases like Bloomberg and Datastream.
Candidates are required to make their own arrangements for accommodation. However, Student Residential Colleges and the International House can accommodate candidates subject to availability. For further information, candidates can contact:
International Student Centre, University of Malaya Tel: +603-7967 7711 / 7712 / 7715
Fax: +603-7967 7710 Email: isc@um.edu.my RESEARCH
Business Education that inspires leaders is built on a foundation of managerial knowledge and a faculty capable of pushing the frontiers of that knowledge. That is why FBA places heavy emphasis on research activities and acknowledges it as its core mission and philosophy. With a team of outstanding academic sta and a high level of nation research funding, we oer the highest quality research across diverse range of disciplines. The FBA is recognized throughout the country if not the world as a centre of considerable influence in shaping the country’s business policy.
Currently we have a specialist research centre on services known as the Service Research and Innovation Centre (ServRI). ServRI aimed at being the think tank for research in the services industries, galvanising services policy makers or regulators and service researchers to share new ideas and to participate in constructive discussions for improvements.
FUNDS FOR FIELD WORK
The university provides research fund for candidates to conduct their field work. Candidates are required to submit their full proposal including budget. Please refer to IPPP website for further information.
http://www.ippp.um.edu.my Refer to Appendix A for details. FUNDS FOR CONFERENCES
The university provides funds for candidates to present their research at international conferences held locally or overseas. Please visit IPPP website for further information.
http://www.ippp.um.edu.my Refer to Appendix B for details.v FACULTY REGULATIONS
Candidates are required to abide to the following regulations: PROGRAMME CANDIDATURE REGULATIONS
Regulation ResponsibilityCandidate’s Actions to be taken byFaculty/University Remarks
1. Proposal Presentation Session Presentation of proposal by the 2nd semester
Satisfactory progress obtained will determine the status of the candidature, whether confirmed or otherwise
Presentation evaluation of less than 65% considered as fail and required to re-defend during the proposal presentation 2. Candidature Defense Session Presentation of Candidature Defense by the 3rd semester and for unsatisfactory candidate, they can postpone up to 5th semester
The panel will determine the result of the candidature as follows:
i) Pass the Candidature and allowed to continue studies ii) Fail the Candidature Defense
but given a second chance to continue studies
iii) Fail Candidature Defense and change candidature to Masters level
iv) Fail Candidature Defense and terminate candidature (if candidate has failed Candidature Defense two time consecutively and/or has received unsatisfactory progress reports for the last 3 semesters)
Candidature Defense is a partial fulfillment of research candidature requirements aims to monitor the research progress and to give the feedback on how to improve their research
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Regulationt ResponsibilityCandidate’s Actions to be taken byFaculty/University Remarks
3. Colloquium
Attendance Attendance tocolloquium (attendance to colloquium will be taken 2 times in a day) Attendance to Colloquium is compulsory. Absence in Colloquium for 2 consecutive colloquiums:
i) Candidate will be called for candidature defense session ii) Failure to turn up for the
candidature defense session without reasons given in writing will result in termination of candidature upon the approval of the university’s Senate.
Candidates in Stage 1 (Early stage, Semester 1 or 2 of candidature) are not required to present in colloquium but attendance to colloquium is compulsory. 4. Presentation at Colloquium and Satisfactory Evaluation during colloquium From the 4th semester onwards, candidates are required to present the progress of the research in the colloquium.
(i) Candidate will be called for candidature defense session if:
(a) they fail to present without prior approval from the Supervisor, and/or
(b) they fail to achieve satisfactory evaluation for two (2) consecutive colloquiums ii) Failure to turn up for the
candidature defense session without reasons given in writing will result in termination of candidature upon the approval of the university’s Senate
Presentation evaluation of less than 3.5 is considered unsatisfactory
Those that have postpone their candidature defense will need to present during the colloquium
5. E-Progress Report Evaluation Submission of the progress report within the timeframe stipulated by university
Candidates who are satisfactory in their progress report will be allowed to continue their candidatures. Candidates who are unsatisfactory in their progress report for three consecutive semesters shall be deemed to have not met the requirement to continue their study and this will result in the termination of their
candidatures.
All candidates are required to submit the e-progress report every semester through http://myum.um.edu. my 6. Consultation with Supervisor Consistently consult Supervisor(s) every semester
Failure to consult Supervisor(s) for a semester may lead to a Candidature Defense
Consultation with Supervisor(s) will be recorded in the log book
7. Withdrawal from A Semester To present to a committee the candidature research progress and plan
Failure to present the progress and plan will result in the rejection of the withdrawal application
ROLE OF STUDENT & SUPERVISOR THE ROLE OF THE STUDENT
Proposal Guideline
Students are required to adhere to the following guideline in preparation for their proposal presentation in Semester II
Students are required to prepare approximately 5,000 – 10,000 word (30 pages) write-up of their proposal with double spacing font aerial 12.
The proposal must contain the following: • Literature Review
• Research Methodology • Justification
• Expected Contribution
Presentation will be 20-30 minutes.
The panel for proposal presentation shall be not less than 3 members: Department Head and internal/external examiners
The results of the proposal presentation shall include: 1. pass and proceed with candidacy
2. fail and redeem for the next round of presentation
3. fail and will not proceed to PhD candidacy after 2 consecutive failures
Thesis Submission Guideline
Please refer to IPS Guide to the Preparation of Research Report, Dissertations and Theses 2003 at http://ips.um.edu.my/images/ipsdoc/rules_regulations/ips-guide2theses.pdf. Candidates are also required to submit a soft copy of first draft to UMGSB.
GUIDELINE ON PLAGIARISM
Prohibition against plagiarism
A student shall not plagiarize any idea, writing, data or invention belonging to another person. For the purposes of this rule, plagiarism includes –
(a) the act of taking an idea, writing, data or invention of another person and claiming that the idea, writing, data or invention is the result of one's own findings or creation; or
(b) an attempt to make out or the act of making out, in such a way, that one is the original source or the creator of an idea, writing, data or invention which has actually been taken from some other source.
ROLE OF STUDENT & SUPERVISOR THE ROLE OF THE STUDENT
Proposal Guideline
Students are required to adhere to the following guideline in preparation for their proposal presentation in Semester II
Students are required to prepare approximately 5,000 – 10,000 word (30 pages) write-up of their proposal with double spacing font aerial 12.
The proposal must contain the following: • Literature Review
• Research Methodology • Justification
• Expected Contribution
Presentation will be 20-30 minutes.
The panel for proposal presentation shall be not less than 3 members: Department Head and internal/external examiners
The results of the proposal presentation shall include: 1. pass and proceed with candidacy
2. fail and redeem for the next round of presentation
3. fail and will not proceed to PhD candidacy after 2 consecutive failures
Thesis Submission Guideline
Please refer to IPS Guide to the Preparation of Research Report, Dissertations and Theses 2003 at http://ips.um.edu.my/images/ipsdoc/rules_regulations/ips-guide2theses.pdf. Candidates are also required to submit a soft copy of first draft to UMGSB.
GUIDELINE ON PLAGIARISM
Prohibition against plagiarism
A student shall not plagiarize any idea, writing, data or invention belonging to another person. For the purposes of this rule, plagiarism includes –
(a) the act of taking an idea, writing, data or invention of another person and claiming that the idea, writing, data or invention is the result of one's own findings or creation; or
(b) an attempt to make out or the act of making out, in such a way, that one is the original source or the creator of an idea, writing, data or invention which has actually been taken from some other source.
Without prejudice to the generality of sub rule (2) a student plagiarizes when he;
(a) publishes, with himself as the author, an abstract, article, scientific or academic paper, or book which is wholly or partly written by some other person;
(b) incorporates himself or allows himself to be incorporated as a coauthor of an abstract, article, scientific or academic paper, or book, when he has not at all made any written contribution to
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the abstract, article, scientific or academic paper, or book;
(c) forces another person to include his name in the list of co-researchers for a particular research project or in the list of co-authors for a publication when he has not made any contribution which may qualify him as a co-researcher or co-author;
(d) extracts academic data which are the results of research undertaken by some other person, such as laboratory findings or field work findings or data obtained through library research, whether published or unpublished and incorporate those data as part of his academic research without giving due acknowledgement to the actual source; (e) uses research data obtained through collaborative work with some other person, whether or not that other person is a sta member or a student of the University, as part of another distinct personal academic research of his, or for a publication in his own name as sole author, without obtaining the consent of his co-researchers prior to embarking on his personal research or prior to publishing the data;
(f) transcribes the ideas or creations of others kept in whatever form, whether written, printed or available in electronic form, or in slide form, or in whatever form of teaching or research apparatus, or in any other form, and claims whether directly or indirectly that he is the creator of that idea or creation;
(g) translates the writing or creation of another person from one language to another whether or not wholly or partly, and subsequently presents the translation in whatever form or manner as his own writing or creation; or
(h) extracts ideas from another person's writing or creation and makes certain modifications without due reference to the original source and rearranges them in such a way that it appears as if he is the creator of those ideas.
Please refer to IPS How To Avoid Plagiarism A Handbook for Postgraduate Students http://ips.um.edu.my/images/ips/doc/rules_regulations/How_To_Avoid_Plagiarism_A_Handbo ok_For_Postgraduate_Students.pdf
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Semester Activities Proposed Output Implementation
1 - Take research methodology courses
- Attend Bahasa Melayu course* - Attend English Language
course**
- Familiarization with and use of endnote, Turnitin and editing software
- Commence literature review - Attend PhD colloquium - Completed research methodology courses - Preliminary research proposal - Draft of Introduction chapter completed - No exemptions - Can request for delay
2 - Attend Bahasa Melayu course* - Attend English Language
course**
- Take research methodology courses
- Enhance literature review - Attend courses/seminar-based
courses related to their research field as determined by the supervisor/department - Completed Bahasa Melayu course - Completed English Language course - Completed research methodology courses - Thesis Plan - Proposal presentation at colloquium - Proposal presentation ( Seminar 1)
3 - Complete literature review - Commence data collection - Candidature Defense (CD)
- CD report should include research objectives, literature review, methodology and thesis outline - Candidature Defense
(CD) - Submission of
conceptual paper (Publication 1)
- No exceptions (even for those planning to submit through Publication mode) - Can delay up to 5th
Semester
4 - Complete Instrument (where applicable) and start data collection
- Conduct pilot study (where applicable) - Present progress at PhD colloquium - Preliminary data analysis 5 - Data analysis - Thesis write-up - Present progress at PhD Colloquium - Submission of paper (Publication 2) - Submission seminar at colloquium (seminar 2) - Implementation at Department Level - No exemption even for
those whom have presented elsewhere 6 - Submit 3 month notice for
submission - Submit thesis
- Acceptance of
publications - Can be submittedstarting from 5th
semester 7 - Viva - Convocation
* Applicable to all international candidates
CXHB7103 DATA ANALYSIS FOR BUSINESS
Learning outcomes:At the end of this course, students should be able to:
• Explain the relationship between types of data and statistical techniques. • Describe the dierence between non-parametric statistics and parametric statistics. • Identify dependence techniques and interdependence techniques.
• Use a couple of univariate, bivariate and multivariate statistical techniques. • Apply statistical software to analyse data.
Course synopsis:Among the topics covered in this course include: data preparation; frequency analysis
and cross-tabulation analysis; multiple regression analysis; t-tests; analysis of variance; MANOVA; reliability and validity assessments; factor analysis; cluster analysis; discriminant analysis; and structural equation modeling.
CXHB7104 PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE IN MANAGEMENT
Learning outcomes:At the end of this course, students should be able to:
• Understand the methodological similarities and dierences between the natural and social sciences. • Apply concepts derived from the philosophy of science as analytical tools for research work. • Identify the epistemological and methodological orientations of management research paradigm.
Course synopsis:This course deals with key topics in the philosophy of science, and its relevance and
application to business, accounting and management research. Among the topics that will be discussed are: (i) the nature of scientific statements, (ii) models of scientific explanation, (iii) law, theories and models in science, (iv) methodological issues in the social sciences, and (v) post-positivist theories of science. An attempt will be made to integrate the content of philosophy of science with the methodology of the science of management, accounting and business.
CXHB7105 DOCTORAL SEMINAR IN CORPORATE FINANCE
Learning outcomes:At the end of this course, students should be able to:
• Sythesise classic, theoretical and empirical papers in corporate finance. • Discuss contemporary advances in corporate finance research. • Critically evaluate advances in corporate finance research. • Identify knowledge gaps in corporate finance research. • Present research papers in a professional manners.
Course synopsis:The first part of the course will examine the fundamentals of corporate finance theory as
well as various tool areas in corporate finance. The second part of the course will concentrate on two or three important related topics which are the focus of recent research in corporate finance.
CXHB7107 DOCTORAL SEMINAR IN ACCOUNTING
Learning outcomes:At the end of this course, students should be able to:
• Sythesise classic, theoretical and empirical papers in accounting. • Discuss contemporary advances in accounting research. • Critically evaluate advances in accounting research. • Identify knowledge gaps in accounting research. • Present research papers in a professional manners.
Course synopsis:This course aims to expose post graduate students in the field of accounting to relevant
theories and research methods. This course assists students to identify the relevant theories applicable to their own research. This course enhances knowledge on concepts, theories, and research methods (including qualitative); develops the analytical research skills of students; and exposes them to high quality research in accounting. Topics covered include positive accounting theory, agency theory, contingency theory and political economy theory.
COURSE INFORMATION
CXHB7109 QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS FOR BUSINESS
Learning outcomes:At the end of this course, students should be able to:
• Explain the scientific investigation characteristics and the research process. • Critically evaluate research material from the literature.
• Formulate research questions, objectives and hypotheses suitable to their research areas. • Apply appropriate quantitative methods in preparing a research proposal.
Course synopsis:This course introduces the various quantitative approaches to business research. Topics
covered includes business research process, theory building, ethical issues, problem definition, hypotheses development, measurement and scaling concepts, secondary and primary data, sampling design, questionnaire design, observation, and experimental research.
CMGB6335 SEMINAR IN INFORMATION SYSTEMS RESEARCH
Learning outcomes:At the end of this course, students should be able to:
• Identify the research areas under the IS domain and their key studies.
• Describe key classical, foundational and methodological articles in the field of information system (IS). • Examining the underpinnings theories relevance to IS research for the preparation of research proposal.
Course synopsis:This course aims to expose the students to the development of research in the
information systems (IS) field. In addition, it attempts to provide an overview of the key research under the information systems (IS) domains. To achieve these aims, students will discuss and present the key articles. Because of the vastness of the IS field, the course is able to sample only a limited number of prominent and influential articles. This course hopes that these articles will assist the students in navigating the word of IS research so that they will be able to produce competent studies in the field.
Appendix A
GUIDELINES FOR APPLICATION OF
RESEARCH FUNDING FOR POSTGRADUATE
CANDIDATES, FACULTY OF BUSINESS &
ACCOUNTANCY
The IPPP provides research funding for candidates in the data collection stage of their study. Candidates are required to submit their full proposal and budget in their funding applications. Below is the funding guidelines, rates and eligibility for application:
GUIDELINES
PhD candidates who wish to apply for funding must ensure the following: • All proposals must carry the following:
• Research Title
• Objectives of the Research • The Importance of the Research • Literature Review
• Research Methodology* • Tentative Budget
* Funds to travel to a foreign country is not permitted, only cost of data collection can be considered. The candidate must be at the data collection stage.
The questionnaire for the study must be attached when submitting application
ELIGIBILITY
(Subject to availability of fund)
1. Equipment
(Please state the equipment, amount and price per unit) Printing of questionnaires (RM0.05 cent per page) Photocopy (RM0.05 cent per page)
Envelopes (RM0.30 cent per unit) Stamps (RM0.30 cent per unit) 2. Supplies (Stationery)
(Please state the supplies, amount and price per unit) A4 Paper (80gm) @ RM10.00 per rim
Printer cartridge & binding cost (not eligible) 3. Travel & Living Expenses
For research conducted overseas, only costs of data collection will be considered. Rates for allowances (Travel, Living & Lodging) for postgraduate students Travel within Peninsular Malaysia RM 0.30/km
Living Allowance RM 10.00 per day Food Allowance RM 20.00 per day
Lodging Allowance RM60.00 per day (with receipt) or RM42.00 per day (without receipt)
Notes
1. Daily allowance refers to travel or field work lasting more than 8 hours but less than 24 hours. 2. Food allowance refers to travel or field work lasting for more than 24 hours.
3. Food allowance is not eligible if duration of work is more than 3 consecutive months
4. A student is not eligible to apply for food allowance if meals have been provided by the organizer. 5. All claims must be made using the stipulated forms for claims (local and overseas).
6. The time and date of travel/field work performed must be indicated.
7. ”Oce” refers to the place of fieldwork and the administrative distance of coverage is as below: I. minimum of 25km if the destination is accesible by road.
II. minimum of 16km if the destination is assesible by road and motorised vehicles. III. minimum of 8km if the destination is assesible by bicycle or river.
8. Travel must be calculated with UNIVERSITI MALAYA as the departure point of the journey.
Appendix A
GUIDELINES FOR APPLICATION OF
RESEARCH FUNDING FOR POSTGRADUATE
CANDIDATES, FACULTY OF BUSINESS &
Appendix B
GUIDELINES FOR PHD CANDIDATES
APPLYING FOR FUNDING TO ATTEND
CONFERENCE
The Faculty provides funding for candidates to present their research at international conferences held locally overseas.
The guidelines for application is as stated below: 1. Purpose of attendance is to present a research paper. 2. Conference must be relevant to the candidate’s research area. 3. Paper must be from candidate’s own PhD research.
4. A candidate is allowed to receive funding not exceeding RM5,000 in total throughout his/her entire candidature for the purpose of attending conferences.
• Presentation of a paper in a doctoral colloquium is not eligible for funding.
• A candidate is advised to attend one overseas conference with a maximum amount of RM3,000.00. Any balance of the funds is for locally held conferences.
• Funding must be approved by the Faculty management committee. 5. Application must be made at least two months before the conference. 6. Application must be made through the candidate’s supervisor.
7. Application must be made using the Conference Attendance Form (FPP194/05) which can be downloaded from the faculty website.
Please note that we have taken utmost care in compiling the information for the 2014/2015 session. While the contents are correct at the time of printing this book, we reserve the right to change any information as necessary. While we have produced this handbook to be comprehensive, please do not hesitate to contact us for further information.
Further enquiries should be directed to: Assistant Registrar
Graduate School of Business Faculty of Business & Accountancy Level 4, Block C,
City Campus, University of Malaya Jalan Tun Ismail, 50480 Kuala Lumpur Tel : (603) 79673850
Faks : (603) 79673908
E-mail : gsb_fpp1@um.edu.my or gsb_fpp2@um.edu.my Website : http://gsb.um.edu.my
