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Code Module Credits Duration Prerequisite(s)
Elective Subjects - Group A

MSEL101 Communication 3 45 hrs ---
This course provides the students with a foundation of the study of communication and
introduces students to communications theories and contemporary issues in
intrapersonal, interpersonal, organizational and business communication. It also provides
opportunities for students to strengthen their communications skills in their day-to-day
lives.

MSEL102 Introduction to Psychology 3 45 hrs ---
The course is designed to introduce students to the study of psychology. It is intended to
provide broad coverage of the field by presenting basic theories, research, and applied use
of psychology. It will give students a background from which to either pursue more
advanced psychology courses, or to retain the information as a basic knowledge of
psychology in general. Areas that will be covered include: research methods, human
development, consciousness, learning, intelligence, motivation, personality, health
psychology, psychological disorders, social psychology, and psychology of gaming. These
areas will be approached from both theoretical and applied perspectives.

MSEL103 Introduction to Sociology 3 45 hrs ---
This course attempts to introduce to students the basic concepts in the discipline of
sociology. This will include the study of the major sociological theories; procedures and
objectives of sociological research; the sociological perspective used to analyze self and
society in general. This course intends to prepare computing program students the
interpersonal skills necessary in their personal and work life.
MSEL104 Introduction to Economics 3 45 hrs ---
This course aims to provide a fundamental knowledge of Economics to students who did
not study it at a tertiary level. It focuses on how the society handles resource scarcity
issue. Key topics include demand and supply, consumption, firm behaviour, GDP,
unemployment, inflation, and short-run economic fluctuations.

MSEL105 Introduction to Public Administration 3 45 hrs ---
This course provides a solid introduction to the fundamental areas of public
administration, blending theory with practice in a way that helps students apply
theoretical models to the real world. The complexities and breadth of the field and
discipline of public administration are thoroughly covered, including the history of the
discipline, bureaucracy, organizational theory and behaviour, public budgeting, personnel
administration, public policy, and ethics.
MSEL106 Introduction to Marketing 3 45 hrs ---
This course aims at giving students the fundamental theories of marketing. Topics include
dimensions of marketing, marketing mix, the origins and functions of marketing,
marketing management, consumer behavior, market segmentation and positioning, and
international marketing.
MSEL107 Human Resources Management 3 45 hrs ---
This course covers the study of recruitment, selection and placement, job analysis, job
description, job evaluation, compensation and appraisal plans, employment benefit
programs, training and educational programs, labour relations, personnel planning and
evaluation, and related theories of individual and group motivation and behaviour.

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