Bachelor of Social Sciences (Development Planning & Management) (Hons)
Offered by: Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS)
Exam Body | Internal Degree, Malaysia |
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Course Duration | 6 Sem |
Part Time/Full Time | Full Time |
Fees | 550/Sem |
Fees (International Student) | 1650/Sem |
Faculty | Faculty of Social Sciences |
Conducted entirely in Malaysia | Yes |
Awarding Country | Malaysia |
Level of Study | Bachelor's Degree Level |
Field of Study | Social Sciences |
Stream Requirements | Arts/Science Stream |
Additional Notes | UPU Code (for reference): PH11 |
Course Description | Malaysia is currently experiencing rapid socio-economic transformation, particularly focusing its development towards achieving the industrialized nation status by 2020. In this context, the development of human capital with the right skills and disciplines are needed in order to realize this vision. Hence, this programme adopts a multi disciplinary approach and scope which exposes the students to the studies of economy, anthropology, sociology and the physical environment. All these dimensions will be used as a basis to prepare a framework, which will be used as a guide in analyzing current issues in development. This framework can also acts as a guideline in planning and managing a project. The Development Planning and Management Programme is designed to equip the students with the latest technical skills and knowledge in the field of planning and management. The significant aspects in the curriculum include exposing the students to the use of computers in planning and management activities. This includes introducing the students to the geographic information system application and using other computer applications in planning, implementing and evaluating a project. The students in the programme will be equipped, not only with the knowledge in the field of planning and social sciences, but will also acquire soft skills during the course of their studies. These soft skills are acquired through a number of generic and elective courses that the students need to take on top of their core courses. Therefore, at the end of their study, the students from this programme are expected to be able to:
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Entry Requirements | The minimum requirements for entry into most undergraduate programmes are as follows: Good pass in the Sijil Peperiksaan Malaysia (SPM) with a credits in Bahasa Melayu/Bahasa Malaysia subject or a credits in Bahasa Melayu/Bahasa Malaysia July Paper and a pass in Sejarah subject (for SPM 2013 and above) in Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) AND
A good pass in the Sijil Tinggi Peperiksaan Malaysia (STPM) with a minimum of:
OR A good pass in Sijil Matrikulasi KPM/Asasi Sains UM/ Asasi UiTM with a minimum
OR A recognised Diploma in relevant fields AND
Malaysian University English Test (MUET)
Good pass in the Sijil Peperiksaan Malaysia (SPM) with a credits in Bahasa Melayu/Bahasa Malaysia subject or a credits in Bahasa Melayu/Bahasa Malaysia July Paper and a pass in Sejarah subject (for SPM 2013 and above) in Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM)
Notes:
1. Entry requirements into professional courses such as Medicine and Engineering are generally much higher. In addition there are also specific requirements for entry into certain programmes. Further details can be obtained from the relevant faculties. 2. For foreign students, the general requirement is a good pass in A level, Matriculation, Higher School Certificates or other equivalent pre-university examinations. Malaysian Government Policy states that admission into certain degree programmes are restricted to local students only.
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All fees are in RM (Ringgit Malaysia) currency unless stated otherwise.
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