The Bachelor of Science in Digital Economy involves modules that can be classified as major core, major option, compulsory breadth and discovery year. These classifications are described below:

Major Core

These are modules that are compulsory for all students registered in a particular major. Students must pass these modules in order to fulfil their graduation requirement. Different majors have their own sets of requirements and modules listed as major core.

Major Option

These are non-compulsory major modules that contribute to the requirement to complete a major and count towards the depth requirements for graduation. Different majors have their own sets of requirements and modules listed as major option.

Compulsory Breadth

Compulsory Breadth are university-wide modules offered by other faculties, which students must pass in order to satisfy their graduation requirement.

• LE-1503 Communication Skills I: Academic Reading and Writing Skills
• LE-2503 Communication Skills II: Academic Report Writing and Presentation
• PB-1503 Melayu Islam Beraja (MIB)
• MS-1501 Islamic Civilization and the Modern World

Type	Module Credits (MCs)
COMPULSORY BREADTH
1. Communication Skills I: Academic Reading & Writing Skills	4
2. Communication Skills II: Academic Report Writing & Presentation	4
3. Melayu Islam Beraja (MIB) or Introduction to Brunei	4
4. Islamic Civilization and the Modern World	4
Total Compulsory Breadth MC	16
MAJOR CORE
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
1. Business and Management in the Digital Economy	4
2. Marketing in the Digital Era	4
3. Fundamentals of Business Information System	4
4. Contemporary Human Resources Management	4
5. Applied Business Research	4
6. Digital Business	4
Total MC	24
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
1. Entrepreneurship and New Digital Ventures	4
2. Innovation & Entrepreneurship I	2
3. Innovation & Entrepreneurship II	2
4. Digital Learning for 4th Industrial Revolution	4
5. Business Start-Up in Brunei context	2
Total MC	12
DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY
1. Graphic Design & Visual Communication	4
2. Trends in New Media: Principles and Practice	4
3. Programming Fundamentals I	4
4. Big Data and Analytics	4
5. Mobile and Web Applications Development	4
Total MC	20
FINANCIAL LITERACY
1. Introduction to Accounting	4
2. Cost Accounting	4
3. Auditing and Assurance	4
Total MC	12
Total Major Core	68
MAJOR OPTION (Choose SIX Major Options modules for 24MCs)
Business and Management	24
Entrepreneurship
Digital Technology
Financial Literacy
Creative Industries
Tourism, Hospitality and Environment
DISCOVERY YEAR ACTIVITIES	32
Total	140

Module Names	Module Credits (MCs)
MAJOR CORE
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
1. Business and Management in the Digital Economy	4
2. Marketing in the Digital Era	4
3. Fundamentals of Business Information System	4
4. Contemporary Human Resource Management	4
5. Applied Business Research	4
6. Digital Business	4
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
1. Entrepreneurship and New Digital Ventures	4
2. Innovation & Entrepreneurship I	2
3. Innovation & Entrepreneurship II	2
4. Digital Learning for 4th Industrial Revolution	2
5. Business Start-Up in Brunei context	2
DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY
1. Graphic Design & Visual Communication	4
2. Trends in New Media: Principles and Practice	4
3. Programming Fundamentals I	4
4. Big Data and Analytics	4
5. Mobile and Web Applications Development	4
FINANCIAL LITERACY
1. Introduction to Accounting	4
2. Cost Accounting	4
3. Auditing and Assurance	4
COMPULSORY BREADTH
1. Communication Skills I: Academic Reading & Writing Skills	4
2. Communication Skills II: Academic Report Writing & Presentation	4
3. Melayu Islam Beraja (MIB) or Introduction to Brunei	4
4. Islamic Civilization and the Modern World	4
MAJOR OPTION (Choose SIX Major Options Modules for 24MCs)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
1. Strategic Business Management	4
2. International Business	4
3. Brand Management	4
4. Consumer Behaviour	4
5. Integrated Project Management	4
INNOVATION
1. Islamic Entrepreneurship	4
2. Innovation Management	4
3. Intellectual Property (IP) Rights and Patent Innovation	4
DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY
1. Political Economy of the Media	4
2. Data Mining	4
FINANCIAL LITERACY
1. Introduction to Islamic Banking & Finance	4
2. Financial Management	4
3. Management Accounting & Control	4
4. Personal Finance	4
5. Financial Reporting	4
CREATIVE INDUSTRIES
1. Analysing Visual Communication	4
2. Media Ethics	4
3. Principles and Practice of Photography and Photojournalism	4
4. Cultural and Creative Industries	4
5. Creative Advertising, Branding & Corporate Communication	4
6. Computer Generated Imagery (CGI)	4
7. Interpersonal and Public Communication for the Workplace	4
TOURISM, HOSPITALITY AND ENVIRONMENT
1. Tourism: Concepts and Models	4
2. Ecotourism	4
3. Introduction to Environments and Environmental Issues	4
4. Sustainable Resource Management	4
5. Culture and Heritage Tourism	4
6. Energy, Environment and Society	4
7. Introduction to Renewable Energy	4

To enroll in this programme, applicants must satisfy the following entry requirements:
Entry Requirements
General Requirement	At least a credit 6 in English Language at GCE ‘O’ Level Examination or a grade ‘B’ in IGCSE English (as a Second Language) or an IELTS score of 6.0 or a TOEFL minimum overall score of 550 or a pass in the UBD Bridging English Course or Band B2 in the UBD English Proficiency Test
‘O’ Level Qualification or its equivalent	At least a credit 6 in Mathematics**
‘A’ Level Qualification or its equivalent	A minimum of 160 points for two (2) ‘A’ Level passes or 200 points for three (3) ‘A’ Level passes in relevant subjects
Bachelor Degree	First year Bachelor degree from institutions recognised by the University Senate would be considered on a case-by-case basis
International Baccalaureate	At least 24 points in International Baccalaureate Diploma or Certificate, with a minimum of 5 points each in at least two relevant subjects (including Mathematics) taken at Higher Level, or 5, 5, 4 for 3 relevant subjects (including Mathematics) taken at Higher Level
Higher National Diploma Qualification (HND) OR Advanced Diploma Qualification (Adv Dip)	Any relevant HND or equivalent qualifications from institutions recognised by the University Senate. (**Any statistics course passed with Merit and above at HND/Adv Dip level can be considered in lieu of the GCE ‘O’ Level Mathematics for those who have only acquired Pass (D7 or E8))
UniBridge (UBD)	Cumulative GPA of 1.50 or above and passed all four modules
Other Qualifications	Any other qualification which is deemed equivalent may be considered by Centre for Life Long Learning and approved by the UBD Admission Committee on a case-by-case basis
Mature Applicant (At least 25 years old at start of study)	At least 1 ‘A’ Level pass or equivalent in a relevant subject; AND At least 5 years of working experience in related fields.

Fees
4 Modular Credits (MC) module	BND500.00
2 Modular Credits (MC) module	BND250.00
Note that Fees are correct at time of publication and may subject to revision from time to time. All fees are paid in Bruneian dollars (BND).

To apply for BSc in Digital Economy, please email us at office.c3l@ubd.edu.bn or call us at +673 8142557.

1. What is blended learning?

Blended learning involves imaginative integration of face-to-face with online learning experiences. At UBD blended learning design will be focused on enabling a 'step change' in flexibility with campus, the workplace and online being one. At UBD we will explore new and innovative ways to combine face-to-face and online experiences seamlessly and coherently, in a manner that responds to the workplace in enabling 'Tomorrow's Professionals'. There will be increased use of online learning, rich online educational resources relevant to student learning, blended with more traditional face-to-face delivery.

2. What is the list of courses offered?

Please browse the link below for each programme/course:
For BSc in Digital Economy: https://ubd.edu.bn/c3l/bsc-in-digital-economy.html/

3. How can I graduate with a Diploma or BSc degree?

Students will be awarded a Bachelor of Science in Digital Economy when they accumulate a minimum of 140 Modular Credits from a combination of foundation modules (as major core), compulsory breadths, specialisation modules (as major options) and discovery year as specified in the Programme structure.

Students will be awarded a Diploma in Digital Economy by Universiti Brunei Darussalam. The award of the diploma is based on the students’ completion of the minimal total of 84 MCs from the major core (68 MCs) and compulsory breadth modules (16 MCs) required for the Diploma in Digital Economy programme.

4. How to apply?

For BSc in Digital Economy:
To apply for BSc in Digital Economy, please email us at office.c3l@ubd.edu.bn or call us at +673 8142557..

5. How flexible is the programme?

5. How flexible is the programme? The BSc. in Digital Economy programme will adopt a blended learning approach (both offline and online) based on a negotiated learning programme structure. This new blended learning programme is a flexible, innovative, negotiated learning programme structure that takes on board the professional education needs of a broad spectrum of learners by providing the opportunity to select modules that best align with their educational needs and career objectives. The blended learning programme offers flexibility to negotiate your own learning but also gives you the opportunity to study at your own pace and in your own time.

6. What are the entry requirements to enroll for the BSc in Digital Economy?

Please refer to the Entry Requirements section above for full details.

7. Do you offer a postgraduate or Masters level programme?

Yes, we offer the Master of Government programme - a professional programme focusing on understanding the workings and challenges of an Islam-driven system of government. The programme seeks to develop highly educated and skilled workers with knowledge related to: leadership, Islamic governance, strategy, policy and implementation. Find out more by visiting our Master of Government page here.

8. Do you accept international students?

Yes. We accept applicants who are already residing in Brunei Darussalam.

9. When are the new student intakes for all programmes?

We offer our programme twice a year - January and August intake. If you are interested in applying email us at office.c3l@ubd.edu.bn

10. Can I transfer credit for BSc degree programme?

Yes you may but based on approval and you need to submit an application of credit transfer.

11. What is the language of instruction?

Courses and teaching materials will be delivered in English language except for Melayu Islam Beraja.