Quest International University aims to impart holistic education that prepares students to be well-rounded and future-ready.
General Interest Course (GIC) is introduced as one of the university courses for Bachelor-level students from the October/ November 2024 intake onwards, to provide them with the opportunity to explore new knowledge, cultivate personal interests, and acquire skills beyond their primary field of study, thereby fostering a more comprehensive educational experience.
ONLY OPEN to Year 1 Semester 2 students as follows:
PRE-ENROLMENT
The pre-enrolment is to be done through the link to the form below.
There is a cap to the number of students for each GIC. As such, enrolment for the GIC is on a FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED BASIS
Students must NOT choose a GIC that is offered within their programme structure.
Business & Management Package
This package includes courses that introduce students to essential concepts in business management, marketing and finance.
It is ideal for those looking to develop a foundational understanding of how businesses operate.
This course discusses the concepts, theories, and techniques of modern management which are important in management discipline. After setting the stage for the current and evolution of management, students will learn the main functions of planning, leading, organizing and controlling.
Apply theories and principles of management functions in organization.
Demonstrate effective management techniques in organisational planning.
Analyse leading and control mechanisms to maximise individual and organisational productivity.
CA1: Case Study (20%)
CA2: Project (40%)
FE: Final Examination (40%)
This course provides students with a foundational understanding of key concepts, theories, and practices in the field of marketing. Students will learn about the marketing mix, including product, promotion, price, and place, to create customer value and achieve organizational objectives.
Explain the key marketing concepts.
Demonstrate consumer products and their classifications to devise appropriate marketing strategies.
Discuss pricing strategies, distribution channels, and marketing channels to understand how products and services reach consumers.
CA1: Written Test (20%)
CA2: Project (40%)
FA: Assignment (40%)
This course covers basic accounting concepts in preparing financial and management accounting reporting for effective decision-making. This course will guide students to acquire the business accounting knowledge in the modern business environment.
Apply basic accounting concepts to prepare financial statements.
Analyse different types of accounting transactions and adjustments to prepare relevant financial statements and bank reconciliations.
Assess costing methods and the impact of the modern business environment on management accounting decision-making.
CA1: Assignment - Financial Report (30%)
CA2: Case Study (30%)
FE: Final Examination (40%)
Social Sciences Package
This package offers courses that delve into the fundamental study of psychology, education, society and languages.
It is ideal for students who are interested in understanding human behavior, social structures, educational systems, and linguistic diversity.
In this course, students will be introduced to the psychological principles and theories related to the issues of teaching and learning. Students will learn about the psychology of learning, such as memory, conceptual processes, and individual differences related to how children learn. Students will also be exploring the understanding of how children learn impacts the development of how educators teach.
Explain the concepts and principles of growth and development of children.
Analyze the various theories of learning and their implications on teaching and learning.
Plan instructional strategies based on psychological aspects of children.
CA1: Individual Assignment (20%)
CA2: Group Assignment/ Project (40%)
FA: Final Project (40%)
This course will introduce students to health psychology, providing an overview of the basic concepts, examining how psychological concepts are applied to enhance health and well-being. Students will explore a range of specialized topics like stress and coping, pain and chronic illness management and health behaviours.
Discuss different psychological needs of the community.
Evaluate health behaviours using various psychological theories.
Develop a health plan to address health compromising behaviours.
CA1: Group Assignment (40%)
CA2: Individual Assignment (20%)
FA: Final Assessment (40%)
The students will be able to understand how institutions affect education and its outcomes. This course also discusses the key concepts and theoretical approaches in the sociology of education. This course creates an awareness of social context, diversity, and their impact on educational processes.
Explain the key concept and theoretical approaches of sociology in education.
Analyze social changes and development of education to modernization.
Discuss current issues and social problems relating to education.
CA1: Individual Assignment (20%)
CA2: Group Assignment/ Project (40%)
FA: Final Project (40%)
Science & Technology Package
This package focuses on courses that cover the fundamental principles of science, technology and engineering.
It is designed for students who would like to explore the foundations of scientific inquiry, technological innovation, or engineering practices.
In this course, the students will learn the concepts of IT relating to computer networking in essence, hardware and software to perform basic PC maintenance type tasks.
Identify the types of computers, components and their interworkings with network.
Explain how computer-based technologies and applications are used to solve real world contemporary issues.
Perform basic maintenance of a computer system using utility software programs.
CA1: Mid Semester Test (30%)
CA2: Assignment (30%)
FA: Project (40%)
In this course, students will learn the best practices for science communication including effective communication methods, both verbal and visual. An interactive approach will be employed so that students can utilize constructive instructor and peer criticism to improve their communication skills. Students also will develop their communication skills and knowledge to science peers and to non-specialist audiences.
Prepare appropriate written and oral communication based on current scientific contents.
Communicate science to various audience levels using audiovisual and digital platforms.
Demonstrate ethics in science communication.
CA1: Infographic Poster Presentation (30%)
CA2: Digital Assignment (30%)
FA: Scientific Article (40%)
Disclaimer: Course Information
The list of course offerings and course information is subject to change and may vary by semester. Please check for the most current information prior to pre-enrolment.
General Interest Course (GIC)* is introduced as one of the university courses to provide students with the opportunity to explore new knowledge, cultivate personal interests, and acquire skills beyond their primary field of study, fostering a more comprehensive educational experience.
*For Bachelor’s degree students who enroll in October/November 2024 Semester and onwards.
No, GIC is only applicable for QIU Bachelor’s degree programmes.
Only ONE (1) throughout the entire duration of the Bachelor’s degree programme.
THREE (3) credits.
Pass or Fail (Passing mark = 50%).
NO, he/she has to choose a GIC course which is NOT included in their programme structure.
Example
“Educational Psychology” is offered as both GIC6013 and BSN1033, a student from the Bachelor of Special Needs Education (BSN) should NOT select GIC6013 Educational Psychology as their GIC.
He/ she should contact the Programme Coordinator/ Head of Programme.