The purpose of this course is to help students to use and understand information technology. I hope they would become computer competent and would be able to understand how technology is being used and anticipate how technology would be used in the future.

EVALUATION

Continuous Assessments 40%

Hands On Assignments (EXCEL) 10%
Group Project Presentation (PPT) 10%
Two Tests 20%

Final Exam 60%

TOTAL 100%

TEST AND EXAM FORMAT

TWO tests. Format is similar with the final exam paper. Final exam (2 HOURS) consists of THREE sections:

Section A: - 40 multiple choices questions (40 marks)
Section B: 8 - 10 short essay questions (30 marks)
Section C: 3 essay questions on current issues (30 marks)
Answer all questions except Section C - Answer 2

SSC255 - Office Software Application

Among others, this course is to help students to become competent in using office software applications plus other computer-related skills. Office software applications are easy to understand and familiar notion to many. Specifically, I hope students would be able to walk into a job and immediately be valuable to employer.

EVALUATION

1.0 Assignments 85%

E-mail (3 assignments) 10%

HTML (1 homepage) 20%

Access (2 assignments) 10%

Desktop Publishing (3 assignments) 10%

Project Management (2 assignments) 10%

2.0 Group Project 25%

Presentation 15%

Report 10%

3.0 Common Test 15%

TOTAL 100%

4.0 Group Project

Students will be assigned to a project covering aspects of information and office technologies. This is a group project comprising 3 – 4 students. Students are required to present and submit a report on findings of the project.

5.0 Common Test: (Total marks: 100)

The common test will be a two-hour paper covering all topics.

Section A: 30 multiple-choice questions 30 marks

Section B: 20 True/False questions 20 marks

Section C: 10 short essay questions @ 5 marks 50 marks

TOTAL 100 MARKS

GUIDELINES FOR PREPARING REPORT

FORMAT

Cover Page (title, program code, date, names of members)
Acknowledgement
Contents Page
Pagination (not less than 10 pages, excluding appendix)
Double-space report

INTRODUCTION AND CONCLUSION

Introduction
Conclusion/Recommendation
References (use APA style—from Clark & Clark, How10)
Appendix (slide printouts)

USE OF ENGLISH

Check for grammatical errors
Check for typographical errors

BODY OF THE REPORT

Research topic clearly defined
Concepts identified and clearly understood
Information researched addressed the problem/topic
Addressed alternatives for solution
Addressed the best solution
The conclusion or recommendation has some kind of futuristic outlook
Overall, the information is well-researched, well-written, well organized and in YOUR OWN WORDS.
Plagiarism is ethically wrong and the student gets a score of 0 automatically with no option for resubmission.
Material should show strong understanding of major ideas and displayed critical thinking in placement of text, sequencing of pages, and page composition.

GUIDELINES FOR GROUP PRESENTATION SSC255

Topics in ICT with an approach to problem solving
Group size: Minimum = 2, Maximum = 4
Profesional Appearance
Presentation time: 5 - 10 minutes per person
Come early to set up presentation.
Dress appropriately.
Ensure slides are in proper sequence.
Ensure lighting is suitable for the presentation.
Use a laser pointer where necessary.
Failure to present on allotted date results in 0 marks. Marks will only be given for report.
No make-up presentation.

Slide Mechanics

Slide guideline: 7 x 7
Format Landscape
Slide content not too long or wordy
Slide content: Heading font size > 36 Text font size > 20
Slide color ≤ 3
Text color matches the background.
Background should be consistent.
Use Clipart relevant for presentation
No sound effect, however, appropriate slide transition acceptable.
Do NOT use ALL CAPS to type content—this is like shouting.
Plan your work first before preparing the slides.
Pretest your slides with a friend before the actual presentation
Proofread for errors

ETR300 - Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship

This course is specially designed to provide initial exposure and knowledge in preparing students for a more challenging career in the future. It also provides an opportunity for students to practice the knowledge that they have acquired from their respective disciplines as well as to guide students who are seriously interested in making entrepreneurship as their future career option.

EVALUATION

UNDERSTANDING ON THE CONTENT OF BP 40%

CLEAR PRESENTATION ON THE PROPOSED PROJECT 20%

QUALITY AND CREATIVITY OF PRESENTATION 10%

GROUP ORGANIZATION AND TEAMWORK 10%

ABILITY TO RESPOND TO CRITICS AND QUERIES LOGICALLY 20%

TOTAL 100%

ETR 300 – BUSINESS PLAN STRUCTURES

§ INTRODUCTION

§ COVER LETTER

§ PERMISSION LETTER

§ ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

§ PURPOSE

§ BACKGROUND OF BUSINESS

§ PREFACE

§ INTRODUCTION

§ EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

§ PROFILE OF PARTNERS

§ PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT

§ PARTNERS NAME AND ADDRESS

§ COMPANY LOGO AND MOTTO

§ BUSINESS CARD

§ LETTERHEAD

§ LOCATION OF BUSINESS

§ INDICATOR

ADMINISTRATION PLAN

§ INTRODUCTION TO ADMINISTRATION PLAN

§ LOCATION OF BUSINESS/PROJECT

§ LAYOUT OF BUSINESS PLAN/PROJECT

§ ORGANIZATION CHART

§ LIST OF WORKERS/STAFF/LABOR FORCE

§ JOB DESCRIPTION

§ WORKERS INCENTIVE

§ FIXED ASSETS FOR ADMINISTRATIVE PURPOSES

§ SALARY

§ ADMINISTRATION EXPENSES

MARKETING PLAN

§ INTRODUCTION

§ OBJECTIVES

§ MARKETING ANALYSIS

§ TARGET MARKET

§ MARKET SIZE

§ COMPETITORS

§ MARKET SHARE

§ SALES FORECAST

§ PROMOTIONS STRATEGIES

§ FIXED ASSETS FOR MARKETING PURPOSES

§ SALARY

§ MARKETING BUDGET

OPERATION PLAN

§ INTRODUCTION TO OPERATION/PRODUCTION PLAN

§ OBJECTIVES

§ OPERATION/PRODUCTION STRATEGIES

§ OPERATION/PRODUCTION TIME

§ LIST OF WORKERS/STAFF/LABOR FORCE

§ OPERATION/PRODUCTION LAYOUT

§ OPERATION/PRODUCTION CHART/FLOW

§ LIST OF RAW MATERIALS

§ FIXED ASSETS FOR OPERATION/PRODUCTION

§ SALARY

§ OPERATION/PRODUCTION EXPENSES

§ LIST OF SUPPLIERS

FINANCIAL PLAN

§ INTRODUCTION

§ PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION COST (PIC)

§ SOURCES OF FUND

§ TABLE OF LOAN AMORTIZATION (pay back of debts)

§ TABLE ON DEPRECIATION OF FIXED ASSETS

§ CASH FLOW PROJECTION

§ MANUFACTURING ACCOUNT (IF ANY)

§ TRADING PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT

§ BALANCE SHEET

§ FINANCIAL ANALYSIS

PRESENTATION OUTLINES
PRESENTATION = 20 MINUTES
Q & A = 10 MINUTES
TOTAL TIME = 30 MINUTES
1. PREAMBLE
§ Introduction and objectives of business plan
§ Demonstrate rationale of business idea
2. ADMINISTRATION PLAN
§ Tasks, number of staff, overall administration expenses
3. MARKETING PLAN
§ Products profiles (goods/services), target market, competitors
§ Sales forecasts and marketing strategies
§ Marketing expenses
4. OPERATION PLAN
§ Manufacturing process, manufacturing flowchart & machineries
§ Business outlines
§ Production plan/strategies and operational expenses
5. FINANCIAL PLAN
§ Project costs and financial sources
§ Cash flow, profit and loss statement
6. Q & A SESSION (10 MINUTES)
§ Avoid guessing or making up answers
§ Answers should be concise and clear
§ Everyone should take part
7. OTHERS
§ A completely written BP submitted before presentation
§ Present! DON’T read
§ Use at least ONE presentation media
§ Prepare earlier and conduct “rehearsal” before presentation
§ PERFORM SOLAT SUNAT HAJAT to seek guidance from ALLAH

- GOOD LUCK -

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