FBEPS faculty to look out for at UBD Open Day
By Sonia K.

The Faculty of Business, Economics and Policy Studies (FBEPS) will once again participate in the UBD (Universiti Brunei Darussalam) Open Day to be held on February 11 and 12 at the Chancellor Hall.

As in previous years, the Open Day aims to give applicants an opportunity to interact with UBD's academic staff and students on its offered courses and facilities. FBEPS is one of the most popular faculties at the university.

It has a mission to be recognised internationally as a centre of higher learning and disseminate knowledge in the fields of economics, business and management, as well as public policy and administration, with special reference to the needs of Brunei and the Southeast Asian region.

Over the years, FBEPS has managed to produce graduates of high calibre, many of whom are currently holding good positions in both the public and private sector, and intend to continue doing so by constantly assembling its academic programmes.

The three departments - Department of Business and Management, Department of Economics, Department of Public Policy and Administration - under the faculty offer both undergraduate and post-graduate courses.

There are also opportunities for specialisations under each programme as well as prospects in its minors. All undergraduate programmes run for four years, with high achievers getting an option to participate in the overseas Study Abroad programme.

At the postgraduate level, the faculty offers Masters in Business Administration, Masters in Economics (both by research and coursework), Masters in Public Policy, as well as Masters in Health Policy and Management.

FBEPS also coordinates a cross-disciplinary programme, the Masters in Environmental Management. Options of full-time and part-time are available for the postgraduate programmes and the faculty is also open to doctoral applicants.

The academic staff of FBEPS will be present at the Chancellor Hall on both days over the weekend to answer any queries and advise on programmes, entrance requirements and other relevant information.

The friendly students from FBEPS will also be there to share their opinions and experiences from their perspectives.

There are also going to be talks on each department from the respective heads between 11am and 12pm on Saturday in Basement Room Two.

Applicants will receive giveaways from main sponsor HSBC. FBEPS will also hold a one-hour tour and games at 2pm Saturday, limited to 50 visitors (on a first-come, first serve basis by registration at the booth beforehand), followed by tea with administrators, catered and sponsored by Syarikat Rohee dan Anak-Anak.

The first 50 students to register are also going to receive gifts sponsored by The Natural Source, Rozai Tailoring and Quality Minds Consultancy Services. FBEPS extends its gratitude to all the sponsors for their support.

Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin