IUCTT Produces Quality Business Grads
IN line with the International University College of Technology- Twintech’s (IUCTT) vision of producing credible and competent experts in various fields, its Faculty of Business and Finance (FBF) continues to meet market demand.
The FBF was established to to provide a valuable Business Education which includes Accounting, Banking, Finance, Marketing, International Business and Technology Management.
The faculty offers distinct and integrated programmes designed to meet the country’s demand for graduates in the public and private sectors.
The programmes also aim to produce graduates who are sensitive to the changing environmental trends affecting both the business and non-business worlds, and the emerging issues confronting organisations.
The establishment of School of Economics and Business in July 1996 to conduct courses for the needs of the semi-professional group in the business industries signified the beginning of the present Faculty of Business and Finance.
The faculty was named Faculty of Business and Finance when L&G- Twintech Institute of Technology was upgraded to University College status in September 2003.
IUCTT was awarded the ISO 9001:2000 in May 2004. The international recognition covers scopes which include “the provision of degree, diploma and post graduate programmes in 10 faculties, and eight administrative departments, including the Library Resource Centre”.
The initial course, offered under the School of Economics and Business, was Diploma in Business Management.
More programmes were added as a result of collaboration with University Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) and EDEXCEL foundation.
Courses offered were BTEC HND in Business, BTEC HND in Accounting and Finance, Diploma in Technology Management, Diploma in Technology Management (Accounting) and Bachelor of Technology Management (Hons).
Currently, the faculty offers post-graduate, undergraduate and diploma programmes and has played a prominent role in IUCTT, producing competitive and competent graduates.
The FBF has 35 well-qualified and full-time teaching staff.
They share their knowledge, skills, and experience with students.
The competent and qualified lecturers meet the requirements for the quality assurance policy and procedures outlined by LAN, JPS, MS ISO 9001:2000 standards.
IUCTT provides quality face-to-face teaching and classes are kept small.
These have helped to make FBF a welcome place for closer interaction between students and lecturers.
Weak students are given special classes to improve and upgrade their performance.
The university provides good teaching methodology supported by modern technology when delivering lessons to students.
A combination of lectures, tutorials, course textbooks, hand-out materials, case studies, class assignments and projects, audio- visual aids and industrial training are provided to encourage discussion, participation and interaction among students.
This provides the opportunity to integrate theory with practical skills.
It also emphasises life-long learning, balanced learning and experience, inclusive of academic and non-academic achievements, personal development and social responsibilities.
This is targeted at producing market-driven and highly employable graduates.
The FBF is always responsive to market needs and forward-looking in course design and delivery.
It has consistently attracted students because its qualifications are recognised by LAN and other government and non-government bodies.
It provides intensive English, Mathematics and computer classes to further strengthen the foundation of the students in the Faculty of Business and Finance.
The emphasis in undergraduate and post-graduate programmes is on the acquisition and development of relevant knowledge, analytical, critical thinking and personal skills.
These are applied to understand complex business issues and provide solutions to business and management problems.
It helps build up self-confidence, self-reliance, good communication skills and team skills, and both general and specialist business knowledge.
For more information contact 03-6272 1501/1505/ 2508 / 3607 / 5506, 6274 2503 / 8502 or email staff.admission@iuctt.edu.my You may also fax 03-6274 1500.
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