Congratulations on your graduation! One of the best parts of being in academics is seeing our students achieve one of their goals. This degree signifies that you recognize the importance of continuous learning, that you work hard, and that you have the knowledge and ability to make a contribution in a global economy. I know that you will use what you have learned and your newly available time to make contributions to your work and community, while leading a good life. Best wishes on your future adventures.

WELCOME..

This blog is created for the Universiti Utara Malaysia's MBA Students at ATC, Kajang - 2011/12 (July/November intake). It is a medium that hopefully can get the 'pioneer' group to exchange views, ideas, and receive updates relating to the program. The Blog Admin would like to thank all friends for  inspiration into making this blog a reality.

The Blog Admin hopes that this site can be the 'point of reference' by Instructors and students for lectures & program updates. Suggestions are greatly appreciated from all.

Thank you.

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Presentation group and PPT

 What up..here the collection of PPT Operation Management for our's refferences...

Goods and Design

JIT and Lean Production

Implementing Six Sigma and TQM

Good Luck For Your Final Exam!

NEWS UPDATE!

 Kindly take note that our exam Strategic Management on 7 Apr 2012 and Operation & technology Management is confirmed on 8 Apr 2012.  Thank you.

MEETING	DATE OF EXAM	TIME	COURSE 2
1	7 APRIL 2012	10.00AM - 1.00 PM	BPMN 6023 STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT
2	8 APRIL 2012	9.00AM - 12.00 PM	BJMP 5023  OPERATIONS & TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT

Good Luck For Your Final Exam!

Yeah.. it has been quiet some time i have’nt update our blog. How busy our life was for the past two weeks. It was a crazy week.. we all had to finish up projects, assignments.. prepared presentations... increase marks by improving the assignments.... we have been in stressed condition. but Alhamdullillah.. we all managed to do it and rite now the only thing left we need to do for this semester ..is the FINAL EXAM. Yes, the FINAL EXAM!!

Wish  luck everyone..  hopefully, can get dean list for this semester .Get a good result ... hope the lectures love our's answer and give good marks...  Amin.

NEWS UPDATE!

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION 
BJMP 5023 - OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
Course Instructor : DR NORLENA HASSAN

Dear all, please be advised that the Operations Management  books are available at the ATC Kajang office. Please collect the book at the centre and kindly drop the name to Malini. Total books received is limited. Payment for this book can use the book vouchers.

NEWS UPDATE!

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION 
BJMP 5023 - OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
Course Instructor : DR NORLENA HASSAN

Dear all, below is the Powerpoint presentation download for course BJMP 5023 -Operations Management. Please refer to the Instructor for details on Powerpoint presentation. Thank you

Operations Management

NEWS UPDATE!

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION 
BPMN 6023 - STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT
Course Instructor : DR SA'ARI AHMAD

Dear all, please be advised that the Strategic Management  books are available at the ATC Kajang office. Please collect the book at the centre and kindly drop the name to Malini. Total books received is limited. please make sure you already paid....if not ...you may proceed to

deposit RM64.00 to account at following bank:

Bank: Maybank Berhad
Account Holder: Johan Yaacob
Account Number: 155032020276

NEWS UPDATE!

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION 
BPMN 6023 - STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT
Course Instructor : DR SA'ARI AHMAD

Dear all, below is the Powerpoint presentation download for course BPMN 6023 -Strategic Management. Please refer to the Instructor for details on Powerpoint presentation. Thank you

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 Registration of new semester just around the corner & please take note the 1st class is on
14 & 15 JANUARY 2012.

MEETING	DATE OF MEETING	COURSE 1	COURSE 2
1	14 & 15 January 2012	BPMN 6023 STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT
2	28 &29 January 2012		BJMP 5023  OPERATIONS & TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT
3	11 & 12 February 2012	BPMN 6023 STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT
4	25 & 26 February 2012		BJMP 5023  OPERATIONS & TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT
5	10 &11 March 2012	BPMN 6023 STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT
6	24 & 25 March 2012		BJMP 5023  OPERATIONS & TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT
7	7  April 2012	EXAM

7

14 April 2012

EXAM

1) The last semester (Sept 2011) result will be out next week (tentatively on 11 Jan 2012) or you can collect the result slip during the 1st day class.

2) Registration of new semester , the student has to pay RM33 (cash) at ATC Kajang office for the semester fee

3) IMPORTANT : Effective January 2012, the student has to register the COURSE REGISTRATION ONLINE VIA UUM PORTAL. 

The portal for the Course Registration will be activated by UUM from 12-29 January 2012. Students MUST register within the scheduled date. If you are not register within the vstipulated time, your name will not be in the system for that semester & you are not entitled to take the subject for that semester. 

REMARKS  : Pls forward 1 copy of the Course Registration Form to ATC's Office for the filing & follow up purposes

 

Pls contact  03-87394592 /019-3505228 for more details.

NEWS UPDATE!
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION 
BKBM 5013 - MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING FOR MANAGERS
Course Instructor : DR CHE ZURIANA MUHAMMAD JAMIL


Dear all, below is the take home exam for course BFMA 6043. Please Submit together with your sit in exam answer on 17th December 2011 .Any request refer to the Instructor.


Take Home Exam (pls clicks skip)

NEWS UPDATE!


FINAL EXAMINATION 


International Business Final Examination will be held on 18th of December 2011, 10:00AM at ATC Kajang. Please be prepared for this important final exam. Chapters included in the finals are;

•         POLITICAL ECONOMIC OF INTERNATIONAL TRADE
•          INTERNATIONAL TRADE THEORY
•         FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT
•         THE STRATEGY OF INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
•        ENTRIES STRATEGY AND STRATEGIC ALLIANCES   
•         EXPORTING ANG IMPORTING
•          INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

         for more international business notes please click more notes

        good luck to all .... pls relate this info to others.

NEWS UPDATE!


MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION 
BFMA 6043- INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
Course Instructor : DR MOHD SOBRI DON

 Dear all, below is the  Powerpoint presentation download for course BFMA 6043 meeting on 3 & 4 december 2011. Please refer to the Instructor for details on Powerpoint presentation. Thank you.

 

Chapter 13

Chapter 14

Chapter 15

Chapter 18

NEWS UPDATE!
BFMA 6043 - INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
Notice on 1st Assignment - URGENT!
Dear all, sorry for the delay in updating this blog. However, please be advised that Dr. Mohd Sobri has given our 1st assignment as below:

QUESTION 1

You are the international manager of a U.S business that has just develop a revolutionary new personal computer that can perform the same functions as existing PCs but costs only half a much to manufacture. Several patents protect the unique design of this computer. Your CEO has asked you to formulate a recommendation for how to expand into Western Europe.

Your options are:

A)    To export from the United States,

B)    To license a Europe firm to manufacture and market the computer in Europe.

Or

C)    To set up a wholly owned subsidiary in Europe. Evaluate the pros and cons of each alternative and suggest a course of action to your CEO.

QUESTION 2

A small Canadian firm that has developed some valuable new medical products using its unique biotechnology know-how is trying to decide how best to serve the European Union. Its choices are given below.  The cost of investment in manufacturing facilities will be a major one for the Canadian firm, but it is not outside its reach.  If these are the firm’s only options, which one would you advise it to choose?  Why?

(a)                Manufacture the product at home and let foreign sales agents handle marketing.

(b)               Manufacture the products at home and set up a wholly owned subsidiary in Europe to handle marketing.

(c)                Enter into a strategic alliance with a large European pharmaceutical firm. The product would be manufactured in Europe by the 50/50 joint venture and marketed by the European firm.

 QUESTION 3

Please refer to text book page 426 closing case and answer the case discussion questions.

   Please relate this information to others.