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The dynamicity of changes in the current world business environment is affecting all aspects of peoples’ behaviours in organisations. The increasing globalisation of business and diversity of the workforce, the proliferation of ethical controversies and scandals in organisations, have enforce reasons for managers today to master the many different aspects of organisational behaviour. Thus, it is imperative for managers to be fully equipped and capable of managing people to ensure they perform their jobs, play their roles as effective and ethical member of the organisation that will contribute to the success of the organisations.
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GAM 5023
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Operations Management
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3 credits |
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Overview on Operations Management, Forecasting, Designing of Goods and Services, Process Strategy and Capacity Planning, Decision Making Tools, Location Strategies, Layout Strategies, Maintenance and Reliability, Transportation and Assignment problems and Project.
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GAM 5113
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Accounting for Decision Making
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3 credits |
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This course examines the generation and use of an organisation’s financial information for decision making and encompasses both financial accounting and management accounting topics. The course concentrates on accounting systems in general, construction and analysis of financial statements, costing, performance measurement, and accounting for decision making, planning and control.
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GAM 5123
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Strategic Marketing
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3 credits |
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Marketing is the core of all business. To outperform the competition requires solid marketing knowledge and precision in marketing decision making. The organisation’s positioning and the positioning of its products and services depend on the formulation and implementation of aggressive marketing strategies.
The students will understand how to utilise the elements of the marketing mix (product strategy, pricing, advertising and promotion, and distribution) and enhance problem-solving and decision making abilities in these operational areas of marketing. Students will be given assignments and cases study so that it may develop the ability marketing principles into real situations and also developing effective strategic marketing plans.
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GAM 5133
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Energy Economics
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3 credits |
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This course examines economic theories, empirical perspectives, and political economy of energy supply and demand. It discusses various economic aspects of local, national, and global markets for current, emerging and renewable energy sources. This course also examines public policies affecting energy markets including taxation, price regulation and deregulation, energy efficiency, and control of emissions.
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GAM 5213
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Corporate Finance
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3 credits |
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This subject emphasises on theoretical and practical aspects of corporate finance in the formation of corporate financial policies. This subject is also an extension to Financial Management. Special topics including capital structure policy and optimum dividend, agency theory, models of capital asset pricing, the extension of capital budgeting, corporate financing, interactions of financial decisions and investments will also be elaborated.
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GAM 5223
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Corporate Ethics, Social Responsibility & Governance
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3 credits |
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This subject focus on the concepts and principles of ethics, social responsibility and good governance practices. It provides the business framework that guides social responsibility and good governance practices to ensure business sustainability. It seeks to inspire young leaders to become responsible citizens, entrepreneurs and business leaders.
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GAM 5313
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Competitive Strategy Management
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3 credits |
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This subject integrates and applies knowledge gained in previous units for the purpose of evaluating complex business problems and formulating policies and strategies for their solutions. It seeks to develop the knowledge of key strategic management strategies.
A conceptual framework for the subject is developed covering both the domestic and global perspectives. Integration of existing knowledge in all areas of business is an important part of the strategic management process.
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GAM 5323
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Project Management
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3 credits |
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This course is designed to equip students with the tools and techniques in project management in the energy industry.
This course will give students the opportunity to understand and apply the components in project management i.e. integration, scope, time, cost, quality, resource, risk, procurement and HSE. Students will also be able to apply relevant tools and techniques to manage energy projects in a cost effective manner.
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GAM 5033
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Energy Value Chain
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3 credits |
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The course provides a comprehensive introduction to the supply value chain and trading of energy resources. It also exposes students to the transportation and logistics aspects of the energy value chain. The basics of emissions trading from a market approach are also highlighted in the course.
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GAM 5043
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Energy Management
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3 credits |
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Energy management involves the legal and commercial considerations in the energy industry. Students will be introduced to the nature and functions of energy companies and other organisations involved in the related financial, commercial and contractual activities of the energy industry.
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GAM 5243
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Energy Regulations and Policies
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3 credits |
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The principal aim of this course is to provide an introduction to the main law and policy issues relating to the energy sector in the major energy producing regions and countries. Students will be able to learn the international regulations governing the contracts for the entire energy value chain.
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GAM 5143
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Energy Technology & Innovation
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3 credits |
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Technology and innovation drive the energy industry like no other industry. Hence, it’s only apt that students get insights into the latest development in the energy technology and innovation. They will understand what drives energy technology and innovation and how they shape the subsequent research and practice. Finally, students will be able to explore emerging technologies and innovations.
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GAM 5233
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Low Carbon Economy and Sustainability
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3 credits |
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Sustainability of energy sources is key in ensuring the survival of the energy industry and the environment. Hence, the dire need to promote a low carbon economy across the globe. In the course, students will understand the impact and implications of climate change to the energy industry and the global economy. Students will know what it takes to address the global climate change from the economic perspective.
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GAM 5416
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Management Consultancy Project
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6 credits |
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All the skills and knowledge gained from the energy management courses need to be practiced and applied in a real-world business context. Student groups will be assigned to various energy organisations to identify business issues and undertake consultancy projects. The purpose of this course is to develop business consultancy skills and apply them to resolve issues relating to energy management in the respective energy organisations.
CONTACT
Programme Manager
Associate Professor Dr Maisarah binti Ahmad
Email:
maisarah.ahmad@utp.edu.my
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