14 Week Courses and Bachelor of Science in Digital Economy (BSc)

Bachelor of Science in Digital Economy are instructed by academic and industry experts, & and our online learning platform provides access to digital resources & and tutorial classes, enabling flexible self-paced studying from anywhere and at any time.

The programme is for those who wish to pursue their study in multi-disciplinary areas (as foundation or major core) which merges across four different disciplines; 1) Business & Management; 2) Entrepreneurship; 3) Digital Technology; and 4) Financial Literacy. Specialisation areas (as major option) will provide a more focused options for students to choose from (i.e. either the Multi-disciplinary areas; Business & Management; Entrepreneurship; Digital Technology and Financial literacy; or Creative Industries; Tourism, Hospitality and Environment. The BSc. Digital Economy programme will adopt a blended learning approach based on a negotiated learning programme structure. This would follow GenNEXT degree programme rules and regulation with Discovery year. During the Discovery year, students will have to choose one of the four options in Discovery Year programmes available overseas or in Brunei to enhance and broaden their horizon.

Registration is open until 15th December 2024 – https://ubd.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eqzAAtlIWTYWpPo

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List of Foundation (Major Core) Modules under each Multi-Disciplinary Area

#	CODE	MODULE NAMES	MC
	BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
1	CD-1202	Business and Management in the Digital Economy	4
2	CD-2201	Marketing in the Digital Era	4
3	CD-2204	Fundamentals of Business Information System	4
4	CD-1204	Contemporary Human Resources Management	4
5	CD-2205	Applied Business Research	4
6	CD-1203	Digital Business	4
		Total MC	24
	INNOVATION
1	CD-2206	Entrepreneurship and New Digital Ventures	4
2	TG-3305	Innovation & Entrepreneurship I	2
3	TG-3306	Innovation & Entrepreneurship II	2
4	CD-3201	Digital Learning for 4th Industrial Revolution	4
5	CD-1201	Business Start-Up in Brunei context	2
		Total MC	14
	FINANCIAL LITERACY
1	BA-2201	Introduction to Accounting	4
2	BA-2202	Cost Accounting	4
3	CD-2208	Auditing and Assurance	4
		Total Major Core MC	12
	COMPULSORY BREADTH
1	LE-1503	Communication Skills I: Academic Reading & Writing Skills	4
2	LE-2503	Communication Skills II: Academic Report Writing & Presentation	4
3	PB-1501	Melayu Islam Beraja (MIB) or PB-1502 Introduction to	4
4	MS-1501	Islamic Civilization and the Modern World	4
		Total MC	16
Total Major Core and Compulsory Breadth MC			86

List of Specialization (Major Option) Modules
(Choose SIX Major Options modules for 24 MCs)

#	CODE	MODULE NAMES	MC
	BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
1	CD-4302	Strategic Business Management	4
2	BB-4205	International Business	4
3	BB-4303	Brand Management	4
4	BB-4322	Consumer Behaviour	4
5	CD-2305	Integrated Project Management	4
	INNOVATION
1	CD-1304	Islamic Entrepreneurship	4
2	CD-1307	Innovation Management	4
3	CD-1302	Intellectual Property (IP) Rights and Patent Innovation	4
	DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY
1	AC-4302	Political Economy of the Media	4
2	SS-4314	Data Mining	4
	FINANCIAL LITERACY
1	BA-2204	Introduction to Islamic Banking & Finance	4
2	BA-3201	Financial Management	4
3	BA-3202	Management Accounting & Control	4
4	BA-3302	Personal Finance	4
5	BA-4202	Financial Reporting	4
	CREATIVE INDUSTRIES
1	AC-2202	Analysing Visual Communication	4
2	AC-3301	Media Ethics	4
3	AC-3303	Principles and Practice of Photography and Photojournalism	4
4	AX-2201	Introduction to Cultural and Creative Industries	4
5	AX-2202	Advertising, Branding & Corporate Communication	4
6	AX-3201	Computer Generated Imagery (CGI)	4
7	CD-1301	Interpersonal and Public Communication for the Workplace	4
	TOURISM, HOSPITALITY AND ENVIRONMENT
1	AT-1401	Tourism: Concepts and Models	4
2	AT-2401	Ecotourism	4
3	AW-1202	Introduction to Environments and Environmental Issues	4
4	AW-2302	Sustainable3 Resource Management	4
5	AW-2315	Culture and Heritage Tourism	4
6	SP-3402	Energy, Environment and Society	4
7	SP-3407	Introduction to Renewable Energy	4

Entry Requirements

To enroll in this programme, applicants must satisfy the following entry requirements:

‘A’ level Qualification

• A minimum of 160 ‘A’ Level points for two ‘A’ Level passes; or 200 points for 3 ‘A’ level passes or equivalent in relevant subjects.
• A minimum of credit 6 at GCE ‘O’ Level Mathematics.

Higher National Diploma (HND)/Advanced Diploma (Adv Dip) Qualification

• Any relevant HND or equivalent qualifications from institutions recognised by Senate.
• First year of Bachelor degree from institutions recognised by Senate would be considered on a case-by-case basis.
• Any statistics or mathematics course passed with Merit and above at HND level/Adv Dip can be considered in lieu of the GCE ‘O’ Level Mathematics for those who have only acquired Pass (D7 or E8).

Applicants with International Baccalaureate (IB)Qualification (IB Diploma OR IB Certificate)

• IB points of at least 24 points or more with a minimum 5 points each, in at least two relevant subjects (including mathematics) taken at high level, or 5,5,4 for 3 relevant subjects (including mathematics) taken at high level.

UNIBRIDGE Qualification (UBD)

• Applicants must have passed 3 core modules and 1 option module in relevant subjects taken during Unibridge year.

Mature Applicants

• At least 25 years of age on the day of admission to the degree programme;
• Taken the Brunei-Cambridge GCE ‘O’ Level Examination or equivalent examination; or normally has taken the GCE ‘A’ Level or equivalent examination and in subjects (passed) which is relevant to the degree programme to which admission is sought;
• At least 5 years of working experience in related fields.

General Requirements

• An applicant must acquire at least a credit in English Language at GCE ‘O’ Level or a grade ‘C’ in IGCSE English (as a Second Language) OR an IELTS score of 6.0 or better OR TOEFL minimum overall score of 550 OR a pass of UBD English Proficiency Test.

Fees

• 4 MCs module — B$ 500.00 per module
• 2 MCs module — B$ 250.00 per module

Installment payments available

C3L is pleased to announce that the installment plan is available for students who are unable to pay in full before the module begins. Under this installment plan, there will be two installments only. For full details, students are advised to submit their request using the form here.

To learn more about the payment plan, please view the brochure here.

Graduation Requirements

A minimal total of 140 modular credits (MC) are required for the Bachelor of Science (BSc.) in Digital Economy programme. A total minimum of 84 MCs from the major core (68 MCs) and compulsory breadth modules (16 MCs) and the minimum requirement of 24 MCs for major option including 32 MCs of discovery year must be completed.

 Students must apply to graduate after completing the minimum requirements which can be found here.

Types of Modules	Module Credits (MCs)	Total MC
Major Core	68	84
Compulsory Breadth	16
Major Option	24	24
Discovery Year	32	84
		Total 140

How to apply

BSc in Digital Economy is offered every January and August Intake. To apply refer to apply.c3l.ubd.edu.bn or email office.c3l@ubd.edu.bn

How it works

Who should enroll

• Working professionals
• Adult learners
• University students
• High school/Sixth form students