Bachelor of Arts (Leadership) (Hons.)

  Institution: Private: Universiti Tun Abdul Razak

MQA Code: PA 10974

Objective

The Bachelor of Arts (Leadership) (Hons.) is a holistic and integrated programme designed to achieve the following objectives :

• To create effective and efficient managerial leaders in the public and private sectors.
• To give students a deep, practical understanding of the relationship and differences between management and leadership.
• To provide students with the skills and knowledge to lead, solve problems and make changes effectively.
• To enhance students’ interpersonal and communication skills to enable them to function effectively and efficiently and contribute to enhance the performance of the public and private organisations.
• To enhance their understanding of cross-cultural management practices so that they can lead in multicultural settings and organisations.
• To guide students in developing their skills in performing leadership roles.
• To provide adequate foundation work in subject areas that are fundamental to a liberal, professionally-oriented education and to prepare for career objectives including graduate work.
• To ensure development of analytical and quantitative abilities and skills for defining and solving problems relevant to the public sector.

Why study in UNIRAZAK

TARSOG’s Bachelor of Arts (Leadership) (Hons.) enhances leadership skills to create a people-centred environment from which leaders and employees of organisations and their clients will benefit. For those who are working in the public and private sectors and looking forward to improve their leadership skills or working towards becoming managers, this programme can help them achieve their goals. The uniqueness of this programme lies in its comprehensive coverage of the theories and models of leadership and management and the use of the case method as part and parcel of the teaching techniques in connecting the students with the real world problems and solutions.

This programme will produce future leaders who possess noble personalities and are able to inspire others to change and transform themselves and their organisations from good to great. Students will gain learning experience that allows them to adapt themselves to the changing demands of the industry and the global environment as they will be imbues with multidisciplinary knowledge and skills which will create in them an innovative, creative, critical and open mind.

TARSOG’s Bachelor of Arts (Leadership) (Hons.) is a unique programme specifically designed for full-time students, and is a three-year programme by coursework. In the final semester, students will be required to undergo internships and research projects in recognised agencies or departments in the public, government and private sector which aims at integrating theory and practice and to improve their leadership, managerial and interpersonal skills. Students will also be involved in organising related activities namely field trips, guest lectures, community development events, annual dinners and talks and recreational activities during the duration of the programme. All these practical activities will develop the students’ personalities, character, and managerial leadership qualities required for them to work effectively and efficiently in myriad organisations.

Requirements

3 Year-Programme

• Pass in STPM/A-Level with 2 principals; or
• Pass matriculation, foundation or pre-university; or
• Diploma from other Universities with CGPA achievement at least 3.00; or
• Diploma from Polytechnics under the Ministry of Education, Malaysia
• Equivalent qualification which is recognized by the Malaysian Government

4 Year-Programme*

• Pass in SPM/SPMV/O-Level with 5 credits including Bahasa Malaysia, English and Mathematics or equivalent qualifications.

English Proficiency Requirements

International Students

• TOEFL 550 or IELTS Band 6 (students without TOEFL and IELTS are required to complete and pass an Intensive English Programme offered by the University).
• The validity period for TOEFL and IELTS is two (2) years from the date of the award.

Note: Additional charges will be imposed based on English placement level, in addition to the respective programme fees.

Malaysian Students
Malaysian students who enroll into Universiti Tun Abdul Razak Bachelor programmes must fulfill the following English proficiency requirements:

• Students who have a credit in English Language at the SPM/SPMV level are required to take additional English courses, depending on the level of proficiency.
• Students who do not have a credit in English Language at the SPM/SPMV level are required to undergo the Intensive English Programme.
• Students who have a distinction in English Language at the SPM/SPMV level are not required to take additional English courses.

Note: Additional charges will be imposed based on English placement level, in addition to the respective programme fees.

Duration of study
3 Years for STPM/A-Level
4 Years for SPM/O-Level

Intakes
February
June
September

*1 year Foundation for Humanities and Social Sciences

Structure

* For Malaysians only

For elective courses, students may choose 4 out of 6 below.

• Principles of Accounting
• Principles of Financial Management
• Introduction to Public Administration and Services
• Business and Government Relations
• Management Information Systems
• Public Law, Constitution and Administration

Description

Career possibilities include:

• Chief Executive Officer
• Department Director
• Consultant Director
• Social and Community Service Manager
• Operations Manager
• Training and Development Manager
• Marketing Manager
• Medical and Health Services Manager
• Medical Office Manager
• Education Administrative Coordinator
• Special Events Consultant
• Corporate Trainer
• Human Resource Manager