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 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%)
The course commences with an introduction to personal financial planning and then explores the most important components in wealth management – setting financial plans, career planning, money management, banking services, consumer credits, investment strategies, purchasing decisions, insurance, and retirement planning.
Demonstrate an understanding of the regulatory environment, ethical responsibilities, and compliance requirements that govern financial planning practices.
Apply a structured financial planning process by gathering client data, analysing financial needs and objectives, developing appropriate investment strategies, and constructing tailored financial plans.
Evaluate and manage the ongoing implementation and review of financial plans, including handling client complaints professionally and maintaining compliance with documentation and ethical standards.
CA1: Group Assignment (30%)
CA2: Mid-Semester Examination (20%)
FE: Final Examination (50%)
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.
This course provides an overview of the history and development of English Literature where students are presented with various texts from the different eras and domains of English Literature. Students will also learn literary theories that can aid them in literary analysis using multiple perspectives.
Explain the narrative structure and development of plot, characterization and theme in the prescribed literary texts.
Discuss the use of literary devices in short stories.
Analyse the chosen literary text based on given literary components.
CA1: Group Assignment (40%)
CA2: Individual Assignment (20%)
FE: Final Examination (40%)
This course offers students a window into the importance of journalism. This syllabus covers all essential aspects of journalism including how to report, write and to understand what news is and how it is produced. The course also covers the legal and ethical aspects that must be adhered by the communication and media practitioners in doing their daily work activities.
Discuss the principles of journalism and the concepts of news in relation to given news items.
Analyse the connection between journalism and democracy in a media organisation and how this impacts society.
Produce news stories ethically using appropriate news writing techniques and skills.
CA1: Individual Assignment (20%)
CA2: Group Assignment (40%)
This course aims to equip learners with a basic foundational knowledge and skills in Mandarin with a focus on vocabulary acquisition and communication through the integration of language, content and cultural elements.
NOTE: Students who wish to pre-enrol in this course must NOT have pursued any formal Mandarin classes in the past.
Apply the correct grammar and sentence patterns in Mandarin.
Use correct tones and pronunciations when speaking in Mandarin.
Engage in simple conversations related to everyday life.
CA1: Individual Assignment - Individual Presentation (30%)
CA2: Group Assignment - Oral Test (40%)
FA: Final Assessment - Role Play (30%)
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.
The course includes the study of how humans, as users, interact with the hardware and software components of a computer. The study of Human Computer Interaction (HCI) includes the design and development of effective interfaces (software) between the user and the machine from the user standpoint (user-centered design approach) that is the human factors, capabilities and limitation. Evaluative methods of human computer interaction are discussed, with emphasis on techniques and applications. Methods in the design of joint cognitive systems and user interfaces are covered in detail. Students will learn to apply the design principles of human-computer interaction and evaluate real systems.
Explain the Human-Computer Interaction concepts.
Interpret the process of interaction design.
Apply appropriate Human-Computer Interaction concepts to improve an existing interaction design.
CA1: Quiz (20%)
CA2: Assignment (40%)
FA: Project (40%)
Special Requirements
This course covers essential aspects of building and managing online businesses, including creating websites and mobile apps, ensuring security in transactions, and utilizing digital marketing strategies. It also addresses ethical, social, and political issues in e-commerce, explores online retail and services, and examines the role of social networks, auctions, and portals. Additionally, students learn about B2B e-commerce, focusing on supply chain management and collaborative commerce. It also equips students with the knowledge to navigate the technical, ethical, and operational challenges of e-commerce.
Apply the fundamental concepts and infrastructure of e-commerce across various e-commerce platforms.
Analyse marketing techniques and security requirements when developing an e-commerce presence.
Integrate ethical aspects and business solutions for different e-commerce business models.
CA1: Mid-Term Test (30%)
CA2: Assignment (30%)
FA: Final Assessment (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.