BACHELOR OF ARTS / SCIENCE
Bachelor Degree Program
MIT’s liberal arts spectrum is covering in the fields of Arts & Languages, Humanity & Religions, Social Sciences, English, Economic, and Technology. Presently, liberal arts program is offering six different majors (Business, Computer, English, Music, Religion, and Social Studies) to all bachelor students; the program also offers many new options for elective courses not only two years courses like languages, Journalism, and Music, but also one semester courses such as Office Administration, Basic Accounting for NGOs, Team management, Religion and peace, Religion and Gender, Development Communication, Sociology, and many more. Measures are being taken to transform Journalism elective course into a major course in the near future. Previous community outreach program for third year students was transformed it into internship program for final year students which mainly focuses on professional development experiencing in real life situation.
Internship program is a pre-requisite for graduation and students have to complete at least 120 hours of internship in relation to their major fields.
Business major is one of the fastest growing majors in the Liberal Arts Program of Myanmar Institute of Theology. The department hopes to provide qualified human resource that will fill the country’s need. Even now, LAP business major graduates are demanded by various sectors especially in NGOs and private sector. Business Studies Major offers the following subjects.
BS 201 : Introduction to Business
BS 202: Economics
BS 203: Business Statistics
BS 204 : Business Communication
BS 205 : Introduction to International Business Management
BS 206 : Business Accounting I
BS 301 : Introduction to Business Research
BS 302 : Human Resource Management
BS 303 : Marketing Essentials
BS 304 : Business Accounting II
BS 305 : E-Business
BS 401: Business Ethics and Law
BS 402 : Production and Operation Management
BS 403 : Service Management
BS 404: Organizational Behavior
BS 405: Entrepreneurship
BS 406 : Project Management
Computer Studies Major is also one of the major under the Liberal Arts Program . The goal of the department is to enable the students to master skills relevant to ICT study field and to equip them for their professional careers. Computer Studies Major offers the following subjects.
First year (Compulsory)
| 1. | Introduction to information technology |
Second year
| 1. | Introduction to Computer System |
| 2. | System Administration |
| 3. | Database Management System |
| 4. | Basic Programming |
| 5. | Multimedia |
Third year
| 1. | Programming language |
| 2. | Database Management System |
| 3. | Software Engineering |
| 4. | Operating System |
| 5. | Web Fundamental |
| 6. | Project Management |
Fourth year
| 1. | System Analysis and Design |
| 2. | Web Development |
| 3. | Mobile Development |
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| 5. |
First year (Compulsory)
New Head Way Textbook (pre-intermediate level)
Second year
| 1. | Introduction to poetry |
| 2. | Shakespeare stories |
| 3. | New Head Way (intermediate) |
| 4. | Short stories |
| 5. | Introduction to Novel |
Third year
| 1. | Speaking |
| 2. | Sociolinguistics |
| 3. | New Head Way (upper intermediate) |
| 4. | Modern plays |
| 5. | Modern poetry |
| 6. | Sound systems and writing system |
Fourth year
| 1. | Writing Composition |
| 2. | Fiction |
| 3. | Translation |
| 4. | Oral communication skills (Speaking) |
| 5. | Musical drama |
| 6. | Film |
| 7. | Burmese drama |
| 8. | Novel |
Music department are trying to equip and promote the students to be skillful musicians and share their knowledge to the community and churches. Music Major offers the following subjects.
- Music Theory
- Music History
- Voice
- Choral Conducting,
- Asian Music
- Music and Worship
- Music Software Instrumental conducting
- Fine Arts
- Piano
- Violin
- Guitar
- Harmony
- Ethno Arts
Religion Department in Liberal Arts Program is coordinated by theological school of Myanmar Institute of Theology. Course in Religious Department are instructed by faculty of theological school. The theological school formed Committee to oversee the Religious Department. Religion Major offers the following subjects.
First year (Compulsory)
- World Religious
- Introduction to Christianity
Second year
- Ethics
- Hebrew Bible & Ancient Israel
- Theravada Buddhism
- Gandhi & His Legacy
Third year
- Life of Jesus Christ
- Reading in the New Testament
- Religion & Gender
- Islamic Philosophy & Theology
- Religion & Society
- Inter-religions Dialogue
- Christian Philosophy & Theology
- Practices of Buddhist Meditation
Fourth year
- Religion & Peace
- Contemporary Christian Thought
- Jihad: Just War & Holy War
- Religion & Spirituality
- Religion & Ecology
- Christianity Today
- Buddhism Today
- Islam Today
Social Studies Department will empower the students to create their own destiny for seeking justice and common good through a process of social transformation.
On successful completion of the social studies students will be able to:
- Integrate and value the importance of social studies
- Engage on social, political and economic related issues critically.
- Initiate for the common good of society.
First year (Compulsory)
- Compulsory subject-You and Your World
Second year
- SSM-201 Introduction to Social Studies I
- SSM-202 Introduction to Anthropology
- SSM-203 International Law
- SSM- 204 Applied Anthropology
Third year
- SSM-301 Political Geography
- SSM-302 Environment Issues
- SSM-303 International Relations of South East Asia
Fourth year
- SSM- 401 Social Psychology
- SSM -402 Social Work
- SSM -403 Sociology
- SSM- 404Social Management
- SSM- 405Social Philosophy
- SSM-406 Social Development (Theory)
- SSM -407 Social Development (Practical)
- SSM -408Political Science
Anyone regardless of religion, faith, age, race and gender who has the following criteria is eligible to apply for Bachelor Degree Program.
- Matriculation passed (A List) or an equivalent qualification (Agricultural/Technical High School passed); GCE ‘O’ level passed.
- Three-hour English test (Entrance examination passed)
- Must be of good health (An up-to-date Medical Report)
- Application forms are available at LAP Office starting from May.
- Deadline for application is the last Friday of August, 5:00 PM every year.
- Entrance exam will be held on Saturday, the second week of September.
- One recommendation from teacher/principal of the community or advisor. The person recommending must not be from one’s family. (Form attached; Official seal required)
- One recommendation from pastor/elder of the community or advisor. The person recommending must not be from one’s family. (Form attached; Official seal required)
- To submit Photo-copy of Matriculation Certificate and to produce the Original Certificate at the Office for Entrance Examination.
- To submit Photo-copy of Official Matriculation Transcript (Marks) and to produce the Original for Entrance Examination.
- One page essay on “My Life” which should include information about your family, home, school, hobbies and activities.
- Two recent passport size photos (taken within six months).
First Semester: October – March
4:30/5:00 PM-8:00PM
Second Semester: May – September
4:30/5:00 PM-8:00PM
Contact Information
Myanmar Institute of Theology,
Seminary Hill, Insein, Yangon, Myanmar
Office : +95-1-641388
Email: administration@mit.edu.mm
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