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Code Module Credits Duration Prerequisite(s)
YEAR 2 (Cont.)

BUSS1120 Business Ethics 3 45 hrs ---
This course covers corporate social responsibility, socially responsive management;

ethical dilemmas in business, ethical reasoning and corporate programs, managing in
diverse social systems, the corporation and public policy, antitrust and mergers. Topics
include: Utilitarianism; deontology; rights of justice; Confucianism; ethics of value.
ECON2120 Money and Banking 3 45 hrs ---
This course provides an introductory examination of money and banking. Emphasis will

be placed on financial markets, bank management, central banking and the conduct of
monetary policy, and monetary theory. Topics include: The Central Bank; commercial
banking system; monetary theory; monetary policy; international monetary system;
international coordination of monetary policies.
ENGL2101 English III 3 45 hrs ---
This is the first of the two intermediate English courses. The course aims to provide

students with the grounding in English necessary in business environments, both social
and workplace settings. It will further develop students’ use of the four language skills
(speaking, listening, reading, and writing) with substantial emphasis being placed on
reading and writing skills for business correspondence. The integration of authentic
materials also enhances the usefulness of the course. Language skills include:
describing trends; writing emails and summaries, etc.
ENGL2102 English IV 3 45 hrs ---
This is the second of the two intermediate English courses. The course aims to provide
students with the grounding in English necessary in business environments, both social
and workplace settings. It will further develop students’ use of the four language skills
(speaking, listening, reading, and writing) with substantial emphasis being placed on
familiarizing students with English in terms of using the language in their future
business-careers. It also prepares students for Upper-intermediate level courses.
Language skills include: words and expressions to describe innovations; words for
talking about quality control and customer service; writing letters, short articles and
press releases, etc.
FINA2120 Business Finance 3 45 hrs ---
This course provides an introductory examination of business finance. It will cover the

basic principles of finance and their applications to financial problems of business
enterprises. Through illustration, discussion, and application, students will learn the
tools and techniques that can be applied to understanding, evaluation, and resolution
of financial problems.
HHRM2120 Human Resources Management 3 45 hrs ---
This course concentrates on the human resources management function of selection,
performance, appraisal, training and development and compensation. Focus is also
placed on current issues related to these functions.

LLAW2120 Business Law 3 45 hrs ---
This course aims to introduce to students the business law in various aspects of
business and commerce commonly encountered in practice, and to enable them to
apply the relevance of legal rules and practices to business problems and practical
situations. Emphasis will be placed on understanding the legal environment in which
business operates.

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