This course explores components of the Earth's environmental systems and how they interact to form the Earth's climate. The topics covered include the sources of energy, weather and atmospheric forces, ocean chemistry and circulations, climate systems; past and present, and the influence of human activity on Earth's climate system. This course provides a basic foundation on the issue of the climate crisis that has become the primary driver for the vast majority of sustainability initiatives.
Intakes: January
This subject introduces key strategies in event planning and management, equipping learners with the skills to design, plan, and evaluate events while addressing multicultural and global challenges in the hospitality industry.
Finance & Sustainability is a course that integrates finance and sustainability by teaching students finance tools and principles for analyzing and valuing sustainable businesses. As financial decisions are increasingly affected by climate change and resource scarcity, this course is important for students to understand how environmental and social risks can impact financial decisions and ultimately the survival of organizations.
This subject provides foundational knowledge in managing food and beverage operations, focusing on resource management, service quality, and operational efficiency in restaurant and hospitality settings.
This course provides an introductory exploration of Artificial Intelligence (AI), offering students a fundamental understanding of AI concepts, applications, and ethical considerations. This course aims to demystify AI by covering its core principles, evolution, types, and applications across various domains. The course also highlights the responsible use of AI, addressing integrity and ethical concerns. Additionally, students will learn how AI enhances learning and critical thinking in their respective fields, correcting common misconceptions about AI capabilities.
Intakes: January, March, May, July, September, November
Full-time: 7 weeks
Part-time: 7 weeks
This course covers the concepts and principles of biology from the structure and function of the cell to photosynthesis, energy metabolism, cell division, Mendelian genetics and the organization of the biosphere.
This course will involve the use of scientific methodology and instrumentation to prepare, collect, analyze and interpret data about biological principles as well as the interaction of people with the environment.
Governance in Sustainable Development delves into the complexities of governance in sustainable development, examining the interactions between state institutions and stakeholders.
This subject explores how innovation and technology can drive strategic marketing in the hospitality industry, equipping learners to design forward-thinking marketing projects and propose tech-driven solutions for competitive advantage.
This course aims to provide students with a basic understanding of networking terms and the skills to be able to plan and set up the network infrastructure for homes and small businesses. The topics include basic concepts and technologies of transmission and communication, networking hardware, standards, networking topologies, protocols, and network design processes.
This subject charts a general overview of the basic ideas and the fundamental concepts of Object-Oriented Programming. Students will learn problem-solving skills and appreciate the significance of Object-Oriented Programming.
Pre-calculus introduces students to an in-depth study of functions and a review of the foundation of algebraic, geometric, and trigonometric fundamentals. It prepares students for Calculus with an emphasis on functions. Trigonometry is essential not only in Calculus but also in modelling real world scientific and technical problems, where one needs to study the relationship between variables. This course covers both graphical and computational aspects of these relationships.
