INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS &

MANAGEMENT
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM
ODD SEMESTER, 2018/2019
SYLLABUS

Introduction to Business and Management will cover the fundamentals of business and the
functional areas of management, entrepreneurship, marketing, operation, human resources,
accounting, information system, and finance. The course will address the management side of
business, examine the importance of marketing and human resources and the way business
manage information for both internal users and reporting to external parties.

Mode of Delivery On campus lectures

Prerequisites -
Course Convenor/ Lecturer Hans Mohammad Hamim
Phone & WA 081807941750
Hans.mohammad@tau.ac.id
Email
Hans.mohammad@gmail.com

COURSE OVERVIEW
Learning Outcomes:
On completing the requirements for the course, students should have the knowledge and
skills to:
 Identify each aspect of business, including management, entrepreneurship, marketing,
operation, human resources, accounting, information system, and finance.
 Explain the fundamental of how business operate and survive in today’s economy.
 Solve business problems and analyse issues with the knowledge and analytical skills
gained in the course.

Proposed Assessment (Summary): Assessments for this course will be confirmed after
consultation with students at the first lecture of the semester. All structured assessments are
compulsory. If there are any changes to the assessment, those changes will be notified as
required.

No Assessment Tasks Value Due Date

1 Individual Assignment 20% TBA
2 Group assignment and discussion 30% TBA
3 Mid-Semester Examination 20% In week 7
4 Final Examination 30% In week 14

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Feedback

Staff Feedback

Students will be given feedback in the following forms in this course:

1. Feedback to whole class during scheduled lectures;

2. Feedback to individuals during consultation time;
3. Written feedback to the whole group in the form of quiz and exam solutions.

Students Feedback
TAU is committed to the demonstration of educational excellence and regularly seeks
feedback from students. Written evaluation form will be prompted to students before the end
of each semester to get students’ feedback.

COURSE SCHEDULE
Required Student
Week Summary of Activities Activity
Preparation
Course Introduction and Business
1 Lecture Lecture Notes 1
Economics Concept
Textbook: Ch. 1 &2

Business Ownership and Global

2 Lecture Lecture Notes 2
Business
Textbook: Ch. 3&4

Management and Business

3 Lecture Lecture Notes 3
Organization
Textbook: Ch. 5&6

4 Operations Management Lecture Lecture Notes 4

Textbook: Ch. 7

Employee Behaviour and

5 Lecture Lecture Notes 5
Leadership
Textbook: Ch. 8&9

6 Human Resource Management Lecture Lecture Notes 6

Textbook: Ch. 10

7 Mid-Semester Examination Exam Lecture 1-6 Mid-Exam

Courses after Mid-Examination

Marketing Processes and

8 Lecture Lecture Notes 7
Consumer Behaviour
Textbook: Ch. 11

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 Pricing, Distributing and
9 Lecture Lecture Notes 8
Promoting Product
Textbook: Ch. 12

Information Technology for

10 Lecture Lecture Notes 9
Business
Textbook: Ch. 13

The Role of Accountants and

11 Lecture Lecture Notes 10
Accounting Information
Textbook: Ch. 14

12 Money and Banking Lecture Lecture Notes 11

Textbook: Ch. 15

13 Managing Finances Lecture Lecture Notes 12

Textbook: Ch. 16

14 Final Examination Exam Week 1-13 Final Exam

ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENTS

Assignment

Individual Assignment (total weighting 20%)

An individual assignment will be given analysing a business concepts and texts.

Group Assignment (total weighting 30%)

Group assignment will be given analysing a business concepts and texts.

Examination(s)

Mid-Semester Examination (total weighting 20%, Date TBA)

The exam will test topics covered in Week 1 through week 6 (inclusive). This is a closed
book exam. A mixture of theory and practical questions will be asked. The marking criteria
will be based on model solutions and answers prepared by the lecturer.

The mid-semester exam is designed to: (i) measure how well students have synthesized the
concepts learned in class; (ii) provide an opportunity to review the first six weeks of material
which is critical for the remainder of the course; (iii) provide feedback for lecturer and
students on their progress for the course. This exam is not redeemable.

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Final Examination (total weighting 30%, Date TBA)

This is a closed book exam with no formula sheet. A mixture of theory and practical
questions will be asked. Students will need to review and revise all the materials covered in
Week 1 through week 13 (inclusive) pertaining to the course. Students will be provided with
details regarding the final exam as it approaches. The marking criteria will be based on model
solutions and answers prepared by the lecturer.

The final exam is designed to: (i) test the student’s understanding and comprehension of the
course material; (ii) ensure they have obtained the learning objectives of the course.

Extensions and Penalties

Extensions: NA

Penalties: If a student misses a class in which a quiz is held, then they will not be able to
make up the quiz and will be awarded a zero for that quiz. If a student is sick, they should
notify the lecturer immediately and with receipt of a medical certificate, special arrangements
will be made. Students who frequently do not attend lectures, they will automatically lose
marks form class participation.

Examination Material or Equipment

Students are allowed to bring a NON-PROGRAMMABLE scientific calculator and an

English translation dictionary if required.

Workloads

Students taking this course are expected to commit at least 10 hours a week to completing the
work. This will include:

1. Lectures: 3.5 hours

2. Homework: 1.5 hours
3. Private study: 5 hours

Prescribed Textbooks

Prescribed text:

Ebert, Griffin 2013, Business Essentials, 9th Edition.

Technology, Software, and Equipment

It is student’s responsibility of learning how to use their Microsoft Office capability.