As part of Universiti Brunei Darussalam's initiative to contribute to the development of knowledge-based society, UBD School of Business and Economics offers lifelong learning opportunities through its master programmes, following a flexible study and learning approach with video lectures, topic notes, online discussions and assessments.
PROGRAMME INFO AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENT
The master programmes involved in UBDSBE Life Long Learning are Master of Economics, Master of Islamic Finance and Master of Management.
| Programme |
Programme Information |
Graduation Requirement |
| Master of Economics |
The programme equips students with the skills needed to practice as a professional economist or relevant positions in the business world in banking, insurance and investment to those in academic settings, government agencies and consulting organizations. It also provides a foundation to undertake further study at the PhD level. |
To qualify for the award of the degree, students are required to pass and accumulate a total of 40 modular credits. That is, 16 modular credits of 4 core modules (including an Academic Report) and 24 modular credits of 6 optional modules. |
| Master of Islamic Finance |
The programme aims to impart knowledge on intrinsic Islamic values and ethics, providing a comprehensive view of Islamic finance, and the skills relevant to the practice of Islamic finance in the current era of globalisation. |
The programme comprises of 12 modules, which consist of 9 core and 3 optional modules. The credit requirement to graduate is 48 modular credits: 36 modular credits of nine core modules and 12 modular credits of three optional modules. |
| Master of Management |
Designed for both recently qualified graduates and experienced graduates from a relevant discipline, the aim of the programme is to develop transferable knowledge and intellectual skills of graduates which are keys to successful general and strategic management in private or public sector organisations. |
The credit requirement to graduate is 48 modular credits: 20 modular credits of five Core modules, 20 modular credits of five Specialisation modules; and two optional modules or a research exercise (8 modular credits). |
LIST OF MODULES BY PROGRAMME
The master programmes involved in UBDSBE Life Long Learning are Master of Economics, Master of Islamic Finance and Master of Management.
| Programme |
Core Modules |
Optional Modules |
| Master of Economics |
BE-5101 Microeconomics
BE-5102 Macroeconomics
BE-5103 Applied Econometrics
BE-5104 Academic Report
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Six optional modules (6 modular credits each) may be selected from the following:
BE-5301 Financial Economics
BE-5302 Issues in Economic Development
BE-5303 International Trade & Finance
BE-5304 Islamic Economics and Finance
BE-5305 Research Methodology
BE-5306 Labour Economics
BE-5307 Environmental Economics
BE-5309 Welfare Economics
BE-5310 Energy Economics
Note: Students can also take any two modules offered in other master programmes within the faculty as optional modules after a consultation with the programme leader/graduate coordinator>
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| Master of Islamic Finance |
BI-5101 Islamic Jurisprudence
BI-5102 Islamic Economics
BI-5103 Modern Financial Theory
BI-5104 Islamic Micro Finance
BI-5105 Islamic Transaction
BI-5106 Accounting for Islamic Finance
BI-5107 Risk Management in Islamic Finance
BB-5110 Business Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility
BI-5108 Investment in Islamic Finance
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Three optional modules (4 modular credits each) may be selected from the following:
BI-5301 Shariah Audit
BI-5302 Legal Issues in Islamic Finance
BI-5303 Practical Training and Reporting (Industrial Attachment)
Note: Students can also take any modules offered in other master programmes within the faculty after a consultation with the programme leader/graduate coordinator.
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| Master of Management |
BM-5101 Management Theories and Practices
BM-5102 Organisational Behaviour
BM-5103 Accounting and Financial Management
BM-5104 Research Methodology
BM-5105 Strategic Management
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List of Specialisation Modules:
- Corporate Management
BB-5110 Business Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility
BB-5303 Leadership
BM-5301 C Corporate Governance
BM-5304 C Corporate Entrepreneurship
- Public Management
BM-5301 P Public Sector Management
BM-5302 P Public Policy Analysis
BM-5303 P Public Sector Finance
BM-5304 P Public Sector HRM
BM-5305-P E-Government
- Information and Knowledge Management
BM-5301 I Strategic Information Systems Management
BM-5302 I System Analysis and Design
BM-5303 I Knowledge Management Systems
BM-5304 I Electronic Business
BM-5305 I Information System Project
List of Optional Modules:
Optional modules may be selected from the following:
BB-5302 Project Management
BB-5307 Electronic Commerce
BB-5111 Managerial Economics
BM-5302 I System Analysis and Design
BM-5310 Cross Cultural Management
BM-5311 Research Exercise
Note: Students can also take any modules offered in other master programmes within the faculty as optional modules after a consultation with the programme leader/graduate coordinator
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ENTRY REQUIREMENT
Applicants must produce evidence of their English Language proficiency proven by at least a credit 6 English 'O' Level (or equivalent to 6.0 IELTS) or 550 TOEFL. Under the life long learning programmes, applicants taking any module as a non-graduating module may be exempted from the degree requirement stated below on a case-to-case basis, subject to relevant working experience.
| Programme |
Specific entry requirements |
| Master of Economics |
A Bachelor's degree with Honours in Economics or in a related discipline from Universiti Brunei Darussalam or a university or institution recognized by the Senate. However, subject to the possession of a bachelor's degree, this condition could be relaxed for experienced applicants after determining that they possess the necessary skills to successfully complete the programme. |
| Master of Islamic Finance |
A Bachelor's degree with Honours in relevant discipline at the Second Lower Class or better from Universiti Brunei Darussalam or any university or institution recognised by the Senate. |
| Master of Management |
A Bachelor's degree with Honours in relevant discipline at the Second Lower Class or better from Universiti Brunei Darussalam or any university or institution recognised by the Senate. |
MODULE OFFERING IN AUGUST 2018
In August 2018, the following modules will be offered under each programme:
• Master of Economics
• Master of Islamic Finance
• Master of Management:
MODULE FEES
BND 750.00 per module (Note: A minimum of 10 students are required to run the module; students will be notified if the module has achieved this minimum prior to the semester).
If you are interested to join one or more of the above modules, kindly fill in the Registration page . More information on UBDSBE's life long learning programme, please contact Dr. Muhammad Abduh at muhammad.abduh@ubd.edu.bn or Assistant Registrar, Awang Raimie Hj Mohamad at raimie.muhamad@ubd.edu.bn