UNIVERSITI TUNKU ABDUL RAHMAN

FACULTY OF ACCOUNTANCY & MANAGEMENT

APPENDICES

APPENDIX 1

CURRENT SCHEDULES OF INDUSTRIAL TRAINING

FAM (Sg Long Campus)

NO / COURSES / PROGRAMME COORDINATOR
1.  / Bachelor of Accounting (Hons) / Assistant Professor Tung Soon Theam
Assistant Professor Dr Lim Wan Leng
Ms Low Suet Cheng
Puan Nurazwani Binti Mat Radzi
2.  / Bachelor of Economics (Hons) Global Economics / Ms Tiong Kui Ming
Mr Har Wai Mun
3.  / Bachelor of International Business (Hons) / Puan Farah Waheeda Jalaludin
Ms Tai Lit Cheng
4.  / Bachelor of Building and Property Management (Hons) / Cik Puteri Ameera Binti Mentaza Khan

* The faculty reserves the right to make changes to the duration stated in the schedules of industrial training


APPENDIX 2

INDUSTRIAL TRAINING MARKING SCHEME

FINAL REPORT ASSESSMENT

Industry based assessment through written final reports
Organization related learning outcomes
Application of theory and soft skills
References
Presentation of report
Weekly and monthly logs
Oral Presentation
Report from Industrial supervisor / 10%
10%
5%
15%
10%
20%
30%
100%


APPENDIX 3

SYNOPSIS OF COURSE

Bachelor of Accounting (Hons)

This degree programme is specifically designed to porduce qualified and trained professionals in many areas, with emphasis in the area of accounting and auditing, coupled with knowledge and expertise in finance, business administration and other related services/professions to support and promote the nation's growth.

The programme not only aims to produce competent, dedicated and industry relevant accountants/auditors/financial specialists who are innovative and motivated to achieve excellence in their discipline but also to cultivate the traits of professionalism and discipline, plus possess high moral and ethical standards to enable the graduates to meet the challenges of globalisation. Additionally, the degree programme places emphasis on the development of students' personal attributes (numerical, computing, communication and team working skills), professional skills, characteristics of being an all-rounder and possess holistic outlook that are required by the business community. All these skills and capabilities should enable the graduates to be better placed to meet the current and future needs of the business and public sectors. Towards this end, the quality of the programme has been set and is continuously updated in line with the requirements and expectations of the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC), which allows for application in the local and international scene.

Finally, this degree programme has been designed in accordance with the requirements and conditions as laid down by the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA) under the blueprint titled Halatuju 2 (The Government's Blueprint for Professional Accounting). This should facilitate graduates seeking to become a chartered accountant in Malaysia to achieve and meet their long term goals and aspirations.

Bachelor of Economics (Hons) Global Economics

The study of "Global Economics" aims to explain how economies in Malaysia and the other parts of the world work and how economic agents interact. Economic analysis is applied throughout society, in business and finance.

Graduates of this degree programme will obtain new perspectives on some of the more pressing, demanding and challenging problems facing the world's economies today. Global economics revolve around wealth creation, the highs and lows in financial money markets and the consequential effects on business performances. Economic decisions made and the various activities impact many different areas of each country, society and lives of each and every individual- through macro- and microeconomic changes such as fluctuations in interest rates, inflation rates, corporate and personal taxation, unemployment, changes in tastes and preferences and so on.


The programme therefore seeks to imbue in students sound foundation knowledge and skills in global economics, through the studies of various global economic scenarios. Students will also develop logical and analytical thinking skills, complemented by specialised practical skills (such as numerical, computing, communication and team working skills), through the broad intellectual training that characterises this degree programme, which in turn allows for constructive use of the knowledge concerned.

Bachelor of International Business (Hons)

The Bachelor of International Business (Hons) programme will provide opportunities to students who are interested in embarking on careers in companies with overseas operations, and to be exposed to a broad range of international business related units.

In today's ever-changing business environment, students must be able to work with people from diverse backgrounds who use different systems and currencies to achieve their personal and organisational goals. Management level aspiring graduates must understand the intricacies and difficulties of doing business with partners from other countries. Various factors must be considered, in terms differences in culture, language, political systems, geography, and socio-economic factors that all influence various business practices across the world.

The world has become an economic marketplace without boundaries. The students must therefore possess the international business fundamental concepts to extend business across national and international borders successfully. Knowledge and understanding of global issues is critical and a source of competitive advantage. Hence, the degree programme seeks to impart in students skills and capabilities that allows for a career in various segments of the business world, in particular knowledge and understanding of global issues. International business studies therefore prepares students for diverse business opportunities and be proficient in the international business for the global market place

Bachelor of Building and Property Management (Hons)

The development of real estate and property industry in Malaysia has been robust and positive over time. Many residential units, commercial buildings, offices and complexes continue to be constructed and as such, the industry requires many personnel to manage the existing and future buildings. The extent to which this demand can be met adequately will help ensure the sustainable growth of the building management industry in general and quality of building management in particular. Satisfying this need means producing the required number of capable building managers of a high quality. It also means producing all-rounded managers who have both technical knowledge on building and engineering, as well as business knowledge such as management, marketing, finance and economics. Of equal importance is that the managers should endeavour that this profession embodies high professional and ethical practices at all times.

Fulfilling such dimensions of need is the overriding rationale for UTAR’s Bachelor of Building and Property Management (Hons). The programme is primarily concerned with the management of buildings from a non-technical perspective. The study focus on the effective management of a physical property asset and the subsequent facilities management of land and buildings in both public and private ownership. Professional activities include acting for clients in connection with the lease management, letting, asset management and property decisions required for all types of commercial and residential premises.

The programme equips students with technical abilities and knowledge of the social-economic and political development across the globe, in relation to building and property management. The students will also be made aware of legal and moral issues that bound them to the society and industry. They will have an opportunity to work with industry through their internship and to carry out a real-life research project on building management. All such training will add value to their qualification and later

to their employers.

APPENDIX 4

ASSESSMENT OF INDUSTRIAL TRAINING

Assessment of the Final Report and Work Logs

The standard grading applies for the assessment of your industrial training final report and work logs. Marks are allotted for the following components:

  1. Organization-related learning outcome - 15%
  2. Application of theory and soft skills - 15%
  3. References - 5%
  4. Presentation of report - 20%
  5. Weekly and monthly work logs - 15%
  6. Oral Presentation – 20%
  7. Report from Industrial (Company) Supervisor - 30%

1. Organization-related Learning Outcome (15%)


Marks will be allotted to each subsection discussed, i.e.

  1. Introduction to the organization and training experience
  2. Relate training experience to interest/ambition/career preparation
  3. Identification of personal shortcomings and improvements taken/suggested

2. Application of theory and soft skills (15%)

Discuss the skill sets you have learned (hardware, software and soft skills) and how they are applied at your work place.

3. References (5%)
Marks will be allotted for appropriate references and citations.

4. Presentation of report (20%)
Breakdown in grading presentation of the final report:

  1. Proper use of terms and grammar
  2. Effective use of diagrams/tables/graphs/data sheets/work samples
  3. Logical and coherent report structure, format and content
  4. Appropriate report summary/conclusion

5. Weekly and monthly work logs (15%)


Breakdown in grading submission of weekly and monthly reports:

  1. Daily or weekly logs and monthly reports are complete
  2. Writing readability and relevance to the course
  3. Discussions of experience

6. Oral Presentation (20%)

At the end of your industrial training, you will be required to present what you have achieved during your internship.

7. Report from Industrial (Company) Supervisor (30%)

The standard form report (Appendix 7) records the evaluation of your work by your Industrial (Company) Supervisor. This Report will be collected by the Visiting Academic during industrial visit(s) and shall be returned to the Industrial Training Coordinator, whom will attach it into your Final Report. Student can discuss the feedback from your Industrial (Company) Supervisor with your Visiting Academic or Industrial Training Coordinator for future improvement.

Final Report


A bounded copy of the final report together with a soft copy is required for assessment of your work. Bounded copies not sent for moderation and for MQA (formerly known as LAN) purposes will be returned to students.


The final bounded copy of the industrial training report for examination should include the following components:

1.  A write-up on the learning experience and application of theory, which include some information about the company.

2.  Appendices that include weekly and monthly reports, and where possible include samples of work done.

3.  A final report from the Industrial (Company) Supervisor on a prescribed standard form (Appendix 7). However, this would be attached into your Final Report by the Industrial Training Coordinator. The form will be sent by the Visiting Academic whom will collect it from your Industrial (Company) Supervisor during industrial visit(s).

The Final Report documents your work experience throughout your appointment with the company. Details of your Final Report should include the following information:

  1. Name of Company
  2. Address of Company
  3. Additional information on the Company
  4. Industry of the Company
  5. Name of Industrial (Company) Supervisor(s)
  6. Name of Visiting Academic(s) (if any)
  7. Assigned duties
  8. Assigned responsibilities
  9. Date of appointment - Date of completion
  10. Special conditions/requirements
  11. Skills required to perform tasks
  12. Legal requirements, e.g. employment contract etc.
  13. Language requirements/Interpersonal expectations

Format and Style of Writing

You are not restricted to any report format or style. You are free to present your own report format and style so long as you satisfy the stated requirements for reporting.

Though the format and style of writing is open, it must detail the experience at work, like:

Strengths

Discuss your strengths at work.

Weaknesses

Discuss your weaknesses at work.

Opportunities

Discuss the opportunities that you discovered while at work, e.g. because of your skills.

Tasks performed

Detail all the duties/tasks performed. Identify and state given responsibilities, any shortcoming, and contributions from yourself to your work/company.

General

Relate your working experience with what you have studied/realised thus far. You should explore and discuss the following:

·  Courses that you attended during the period (if any)

·  Analysis of your skills vs. training received (from the company and from degree courses)

·  Constraints that you faced at work /during the period

·  Lessons that you learned

·  Suggestions on how you would improve on your shortcomings

·  Is the duration sufficient? For a meaningful experience…

·  Interpersonal skills

·  Teamwork

·  Writing skills

·  Technical skills

·  Business knowledge

·  Other skills and knowledge requirements /necessary for work or career

·  Specific directions of the company (public information)

·  Work Culture of the company and also of the industry

·  Work Ethics of the company/industry

·  The industry and its markets

·  The industry and its governing operation standards (if any)

·  The industry remuneration standards and employment conditions

·  Expectation of the company /industry in general on employees

·  Technicalities on the project that you worked on without breaching any term of agreement with the company

·  Your ambition/career aspiration now - on completion of industrial training

·  Any information that you consider is useful for this report

The rationale of the open format for report writing:

1. To encourage development of personal style and approach to writing

2. Subjectivity in matching work with training/course/ambition/career

3. Subjectivity in grading

Submission of Final Report

Important: Attach your Weekly and Monthly Report with this Final Report and any other relevant material. The Monthly Report must be signed by your Industrial (Company) Supervisor(s). Discuss and verify your Final Report with your Industrial (Company) Supervisor(s).

Final Report must be handed in to the Programme Coordinator (Industrial Training Coordinator) before the commencement of the new trimester.

Weekly and Monthly Work Logs

The Weekly and Monthly Work Logs records your work performed throughout your appointment with the company. The content of your work log should include the following information:

  1. Name of Company
  2. Address of Company
  3. Background of Company
  4. Name of Industrial (Company) Supervisor(s)
  5. Name of Visiting Academic(s) (if any)
  6. General duties
  7. Assigned responsibilities
  8. Date of appointment - Date of completion
  9. Special conditions/requirements

Summarise all the assigned tasks for the week. You should include any vital information pertaining to the development of the necessary skill sets, e.g. programming skills, analysis skills, writing skills, etc.

Weekly Summary: Week 1 (Date-to-date)

Weekly Summary: Week 2 (Date-to-date)

…… and so on.

Format and Style of Writing

The content is up to you, i.e. open format. The rationale:

1.  To encourage development of personal style and approach to writing

2.  Subjectivity in matching work with training/course/ambition/career

3.  Subjectivity in grading