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Bachelor of Social Science with Honours (Industrial Relation)

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Programme Overview

This program introduces students to the relationships among employers, employees and government based on interpersonal and inter-organizational approaches. Students will also focus in multi-disciplinary courses such as labour law, labour history, labour migration, industrial sociology, industrial democracy, political economy in the context of industrial relations, employee safety and health, human resource management, compensation management, employee management information systems, and employment relations practices in formal and informal sectors. In addition, the courses will also cover trade union issues, the dynamics of current employment relations, strategic negotiation and dispute resolution. Consequently, the career prospects for the program graduates may include, but are not limited to, careers in academia, labour law enfoorcement, industrial relations training and safety of workers in the public sector. Meanwhile for the private sector, our graduates will have promising career prospects in the domian of human resource administration and labour negotiation.

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Why Choose Us!Why Choose Us!

Graduate Employability

Achieve career success with a proven record of 100% employability, ensuring bright futures for all entrepreneurship graduates.

Energetic Lecturers

Be inspired by passionate and dynamic lecturers who bring real-world experience to the classroom, igniting your creativity and potential.

Career Pathways

Explore diverse opportunities across social sciences and humanities, including research, policy, education, communication, cultural studies, and community development.

Hands-On Experience

Gain real-world skills through practical research, community engagement, fieldwork, social projects, and collaborations that prepare you for meaningful careers in social sciences and humanities.

PEO1

Social Science practitioners specializing in Industrial Relations who are knowledgeable and possess cognitive and practical skills for the benefit of society and the nation as a whole.

PEO2

Social Science practitioners specializing in Industrial Relations who communicate effectively and ethically, and act professionally within the regional labor market.

PEO3

Social Science practitioners specializing in Industrial Relations who lead and assume responsibility by utilizing personal and interpersonal skills.

PEO4

Social Science practitioners specializing in Industrial Relations who are capable of ethically applying digital technology, numeracy, and entrepreneurial skills in accordance with current needs.

Introduction to Industrial and Employment Relations

History of Labour In Malaysia

Industrial and Employment Relations in Malaysia

Fundamental of Labour Law

Organizational Behaviour

Sociology of Work

Human Resources Management

Qualitative Research Methods

Public Sector Employment Governance

Occupational Safety and Health

Quantitative Research Methods

Industrial Information Management System

Collective Bargaining Strategies

Political Economy of Industrial Relations

Democracy and Employee Participation

Industrial Relations Law

Wage and Productivity Management

Academic Exercise

Industrial Training

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SPM

Possess the Malaysian Certificate of Education (SPM) with a minimum of:

Grade C in Malay Language / Malay Language (July Paper)
Grade E in History for examinations from 2013 onwards

STPM

Pass the Malaysian Higher School Certificate (STPM) examination with a minimum of:

Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.00
Grade C in General Studies
Two (2) Grade Cs in any other subjects not included above

MUET

Obtain a minimum of Band 1.0 in the Malaysian University English Test (MUET) for examinations commencing from Session 1 of 2021, with a validity period of five (5) years from the date of issuance of the test results.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Obtain a minimum CGPA of 2.50 at STPM level
Obtain a minimum of Band 2.0 in the Malaysian University English Test (MUET) for results obtained from Session 1 of 2021, with a validity period of five (5) years from the date of issuance of the test results

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SPM

Possess the Malaysian Certificate of Education (SPM) with a minimum of:

Grade C in Malay Language / Malay Language (July Paper)
Grade E in History for examinations from 2013 onwards

STAM

Obtain at least:

Jayyid in the Malaysian Higher Religious Certificate (STAM) examination.

MUET

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Obtain at least Jayyid at STAM level
Obtain a minimum of Band 2.0 in the Malaysian University English Test (MUET) for results obtained from Session 1 of 2021, with a validity period of five (5) years from the date of issuance of the test results

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

DIPLOMA - PUBLIC UNIVERSITY/POLYTECHNIC/COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Possess a Diploma qualification from IPTA/ILKA/IPTS or any other qualification recognised as equivalent by the Government of Malaysia and approved by the University Senate.

MUET

Obtain a minimun of Band 1.0 in the Malaysian University English Test (MUET) foe examinations commencing from Session 1 of 2021, with a validity period of five (5) years from the date of issuance of the test results.

SPM

Possess the Malaysian Certificate of Education (SPM) with a minimun of :

Grade C in Malay Language/Malay Language (July Paper)
Grade E in History for examinations from onwards

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Possess a relevent Diploma from an educational institution recognised by the Senate of University Malaysia Sabah
Obtain a minimun of Band 2.0 in the Malaysian University English Test (MUET) for examinations commencing from Session 1 of 2021, with a validity period of five (5) years from the date of issuance of the test results