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Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) Degree

  The Haworth College of Business offers many majors in its B.B.A. degree program. The B.B.A. is the top business degree worldwide and is externally accredited (AACSB). Of the 260 universities offering this prestigious degree, Western Michigan University is normally among the top 10 universities in number of B.B.A. degrees awarded. Students complete the Pre-Business Curriculum of 60 cr. hrs. at Sunway College. They transfer to the U.S. to complete the degree of 122 cr. hrs. and complete the Professional B.B.A. Curriculum & a Business major. B.B.A.‘s receive extensive corporate executive training and develop specialized business expertise in a major, built on a solid base of pre-business studies and general perspective subjects. One-half of the degree program is pursued in the United States where outstanding computer facilities, instruction (from top professors), and library resources (3.3 million books) offer exciting, ‘state-of-the-art’ education in the world’s most diverse and innovative business environment.

   Business Majors are available in the following areas:

 • Accountancy

• Public Administration

• Administrative Systems

• Management

• Business Communication

• Advertising & Promotion

• Computer Information Systems/IT

• Food Marketing

• Finance

• Industrial Marketing

• General Business

• Marketing

• Insurance

• Retailing

• Real Estate

• Economics

• Integrated Supply Management

• Statistics

   Western Michigan University, a state supported (public, not private) university, is one of North America’s top-rated young universities. 50th largest in the United States, it offers undergraduate degrees in nearly 170 areas. Of its 28,000 students about 2,000 are international students from more than 90 countries. Western Michigan University is the #1 U.S. university for Malaysian students, according to MACEE (1989-1995). Western’s link with Malaysia extends over 25 years. Many graduates exercise high-level leadership in government and business & industry. Few other U.S. universities have so many graduates in Malaysia. Our alumni network makes it easier for a student to launch a professional career upon return to Malaysia. Western Michigan University is JPA-recognized. Western Michigan University – a World of Difference!

   True-Twinning provides students with guaranteed admission to Western Michigan University if they meet the minimum academic standard of the university (at least CGPA 2.0). Pre-business students must have a CGPA of at least 2.5 for admission to pursue the B.B.A., according to AACSB standards. Students are guaranteed a place in their major field. Students are counselled by the Resident Director from Western Michigan University. All subjects passed at Sunway College are accepted by the University. True-twinning saves time & money. In Malaysia & the U.S., 3 semesters per year are offered so that most students may complete their degree in 3.5 years after SPM. This is also a transfer program to other top U.S. universities (not guaranteed). This is a proven program, with more than 1,500 students sent to the U.S. There are 3 intakes per year.

   Studies at Sunway College include the compulsory Pre-Business Curriculum as well as general education subjects required of all students. (U.S. universities require general education regardless of degree program; this is a key feature of U.S. higher education designed to stimulate self-reliant learning, critical thinking, & adaptability to change.) Students do not need to decide their specific business major until they transfer to the U.S. Studies to be completed at Sunway College are as follows:

1. Complete 60 credit hours with an average mark of at least "CB" (CGPA 2.5).

2. Complete the Pre-Business Curriculum with at least a "C" grade in the following subjects:

• BIS 102 Introduction to Information Processing 3

• Engl 105 Thought & Writing 4

• Econ 201 Principles of Microeconomics 3

• Bus 175 Business Enterprise 3

• Econ 202 Principles of Macroeconomics 3

• Mktg 250 Principles of Marketing 3

• Acty 210 Principles of Accounting I 3

• Math 116 Business Statistics 3

• Acty 211 Principles of Accounting II 3

• Math 216 Business Statistics 3

3. Complete a selection of the following general education and elective subjects to make 60 cr. hrs.:

• Chem 150 Chemistry and Society 4 (OR Phys 105 Astronomy)

• Engl 210 Film Interpretation 4 (OR Engl 110 Literary Interpretation)

• Hist 120 Outline of American History 3

• Com 104 Public Speaking 3

• Phil 200 Introduction to Philosophy 4

• Phil 355 Philosophy of Science 4

• Soc 200 Principles of Sociology 3

• Psy 100 General Psychology 3

• Soc 334 Pacific Rim Asian Societies 3

• Mecon 203 Malaysian Economics 3

Enrollment Scenario by Semester

Subjects may be taken in any order, except for prerequisite subjects and Engl 160. Students are advised regarding the best strategy. A normal student load is 13-16 credit hours of subjects each semester.

First Semester /Credit Hours

Engl 160 Standard American English† /4

BIS 102 Introduction to Information Processing /3

Soc 200 Principles of Sociology* /3

Math 116 Finite Mathematics*/ 3

 Second Semester

Engl 105 Thought & Writing*† /4

Econ 201 Principles of Microeconomics* /3

Chem 150 Chemistry and Society (or Phys 105 Astronomy) /4

Math 216 Business Statistics* /3

 Third Semester

Phil 200 Introduction to Philosophy* /4

Acty 210 Principles of Accounting I /3

Bus 175 Business Enterprise /3

Econ 202 Principles of Macroeconomics* /3

 Fourth Semester

Acty 211 Principles of Accounting II /3

Com 104 Public Speaking /3

Engl 210 Film Interpretation* /4

Mecon 203 Malaysian Economics* /3

 Fifth Semester

Mktg 250 Principles of Marketing /3

Hist 120 Outline of American History* /3

Phil 355 Philosophy of Science /4

Soc 334 Pacific Rim Asian Societies* /3

* Counts toward General Education Curriculum graduation requirements.

† Partially establishes TOEFL-equivalent English language proficiency.

• Information in this brochure summarizes the Western Michigan University Undergraduate Catalog: 1998-2000, which defines official

   policies and standards governing students and academic programs, and the new General Education Program initiated September 1996.

• Low enrollment classes may be cancelled..

              • Brochure subject to change because of moderation to Western Michigan University standard. RWP 5/98