Bachelor of Arts (Leadership) (Honours)

Programme Overview

TARSOG’s Bachelor of Arts (Leadership) (Honours) enhances leadership skills to create a people-centred environment from which leaders and employees of organisations and their clients will benefit. For those who are working in the public and private sectors and looking forward to improve their leadership skills or working towards becoming managers, this programme can help them achieve their goals. The uniqueness of this programme lies in its comprehensive coverage of the theories and models of leadership and management and the use of the case method as part and parcel of the teaching techniques in connecting the students with the real world problems and solutions.

This programme will produce future leaders who possess noble personalities and are able to inspire others to change and transform themselves and their organisations from good to great. Students will gain learning experience that allows them to adapt themselves to the changing demands of the industry and the global environment as they will be imbues with multidisciplinary knowledge and skills which will create in them an innovative, creative, critical and open mind.

TARSOG’s Bachelor of Arts (Leadership) (Honours) is a unique programme specifically designed for full-time students, and is a three-year programme by coursework. In the final semester, students will be required to undergo internships and research projects in recognised agencies or departments in the public, government and private sector which aims at integrating theory and practice and to improve their leadership, managerial and interpersonal skills.

Students will also be involved in organising related activities namely field trips, guest lectures, community development events, annual dinners and talks and recreational activities during the duration of the programme. All these practical activities will develop the students’ personalities, character, and managerial leadership qualities required for them to work effectively and efficiently in myriad organisations.

Programme Objectives

To create effective and efficient managerial leaders in the public and private sectors.
To give students a deep, practical understanding of the relationship and differences between management and leadership.
To provide students with the skills and knowledge to lead, solve problems and make changes effectively.
To enhance students’ interpersonal and communication skills to enable them to function effectively and efficiently and contribute to enhance the performance of the public and private organisations.
To enhance their understanding of cross-cultural management practices so that they can lead in multicultural settings and organisations.
To guide students in developing their skills in performing leadership roles.
To provide adequate foundation work in subject areas that are fundamental to a liberal, professionally-oriented education and to prepare for career objectives including graduate work.
To ensure development of analytical and quantitative abilities and skills for defining and solving problems relevant to the public sector.

Entry Requirements

STPM

A pass with a minimum Grade C (GP 2.0) in any 2 subjects, and a pass in Mathematics and English at SPM level, or any equivalent qualification.

Note: The requirement for a PASS in Mathematics and English at the SPM level can be excluded if the candidate obtained a credit or higher grade at STPM.

A-Level

A pass with a minimum of Grade D in any 2 subjects, and pass in Mathematics and English at SPM level or any equivalent qualification;

Matriculation

A pass with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 from an institution recognized by the Malaysian Government;

Sijil Tinggi Agama Malaysia (STAM)

A pass with a minimum grade of Jayyid and a pass in Mathematics and English at SPM level;

Note: The requirement for PASS in Mathematics and English at the SPM level can be excluded if the candidate obtained a credit or higher grade at STAM.

UEC

A pass minimum of grade B in FIVE (5) subjects including a pass in Mathematics & English;

Diploma

A pass with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 from universities/colleges recognized by the Malaysian Government;

International Baccalaureate

A pass with minimum score of 30 points;

Others

Other equivalent qualifications recognised by MQA/Malaysian Government:

Diploma Kolej Vokasional (DVM)
Executive Diploma UM
APEL (Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning)

International

IELTS 5.5 or a minimum of Grade B2 (162) in First Cambridge English (FCE) or MUET (Malaysian University English Test) (Band 3) or other equivalent English qualifications recognised by MQA/Malaysian Government. Successful attainment of FCE minimum of Grade B2 (162) conducted by the Centre for English Language (CEL) within 12 months from the date of entry with conditional offer letter.

The validity period for TOEFL and IELTS is TWO (2) years from the date of the award.