As we approach the new millennium, rapid changes in international business has accelerated the pace of maritime transport as a major distributor in import export activities. Facing this challenge and to improve service quality, many scopes and perspective are now being discussed to influence and determine the role of shipping in the market globalisation. Instead of the transportation mode itself, other aspects are important as well, especially in the development of sophisticated ports worldwide. In general, this course is designed to provide general knowledge about the importance of sea transportation not only to Multinational Companies/ Enterprises (MNC/Es) who are proactively involved in international businesses but also to a countrys economy, governments policies, maritime organisation, environment and finally the technology

This is the most fundamental course in the field of International Affairs. It is essential to study this topic of political science in order to expose to the knowledge and thinking of political scholars and actors, and to clearly understand any political events. This is an introductory course in political science where various dimensions of politics will be explored  starting from its early development in the era of ancient Greek to the present. Among the topics to be discussed are political theories and philosophies, government and state administration, political institutions and international relations.

This is one of the core courses for students in International Affairs Management undergraduate programme. This course examines the structure of the Malaysian system of government and the major elements in the Malaysian political process. The discussion begins with a review of the historical background and evolution of Malaysian politics. An analysis of the formation and the workings of major institutions of government  the monarchy, federal constitution, federalism, parliament, executive, judiciary and the state government - then follows. The final part of this course focuses on the electoral system and development of political parties in Malaysia.

This is one of the core courses for students in International Affairs Management undergraduate programme. This course examines the structure of the Malaysian system of government and the major elements in the Malaysian political process. The discussion begins with a review of the historical background and evolution of Malaysian politics. An analysis of the formation and the workings of major institutions of government  the monarchy, federal constitution, federalism, parliament, executive, judiciary and the state government - then follows. The final part of this course focuses on the electoral system and development of political parties in Malaysia.

The purpose of this course is to examine some of the major political, economic and social developments that had taken place in the world in the modern era. The course covers the period from the Medieval Europe until the Cold War. The emphasis would be on the major events including the emergence of modern ideologies that helped to shape nations. This course would equip students with sufficient knowledge on the political, economic and social fabric of the modern world and serve to better understand other courses offered under the programme of International Studies.

The purpose of this course is to examine some of the major political, economic and social developments that had taken place in the world in the modern era. The course covers the period from the Medieval Europe until the Cold War. The emphasis would be on the major events including the emergence of modern ideologies that helped to shape nations. This course would equip students with sufficient knowledge on the political, economic and social fabric of the modern world and serve to better understand other courses offered under the programme of International Studies.

This course will familiarise students with the direction, orientation and substance of Malaysia's Foreign Policy since independence till present times. This course will deal with the Foreign Policies initiated by the various Prime Ministers of Malaysia beginning with the late Tunku Abdul Rahman until Dato' Seri Najib. The course will begin by discussing some basic concepts of Malaysian Foreign Policy and will then proceed to study and analyze the evolution, formulation and conduct of the nation's Foreign Policy from 1957 till to date. Malaysia's role and importance in the International Arena will also be discussed.

This course exposes students to the history, politics and government of Southeast Asia. It focuses on the historical background, political system and current issues in Southeast Asia. It shall further analyze the effectiveness of state and government in Southeast Asian countries. This course also compares political systems and governments and their likely changes from authoritarian to democracy in Southeast Asia states. Their discussion uses the multi-disciplinary approach especially in the aspects of politics, economy and social that shall be based on the context of politics in the region.

This course forms one of the core courses of the BIAM programs. It provides a general introduction and overview of the key concepts, theories, actors and issues of International Relations. It covers balance-of-power system, collective security, foreign policy, diplomacy, international organization, globalization, international political economy, international conflict, international law and environmental politics.