Diploma in Business Information Technology
(R3/0410/4/0018)(12/26)(A8238)
Course Overview
This APU Diploma in Business Information Technology is designed to provide:
- Students for careers in hybrid environments where business information systems are increasingly integrated, encompassing a wide range of enabling technologies and cross-organisational, social, national and international boundaries.
- Students with academic and professional skills to develop solutions requiring the application of both business and information technology disciplines in a commercial and organisational context.
- Students with critical, independent and cooperative learning skills so as to facilitate responses to continuous future changes in technology and industry practices.
- Students with intellectual skills, communications ability and team working capability.
2+ years (6 Semesters)
RM 50, 500.00
Total: Malaysian - RM 45,200 | International - RM 50,500
• 06 May 2024
• 04 Jul 2024
• 08 Aug 2024
• 19 Sep 2024
APU Diploma
SPM
3 Credits in at least 3 subjects at SPM level, with a minimum of a pass in Bahasa Malaysia and Sejarah (History);
IGCSE/O-Levels
3 Credits (Grade C & above) in at least 3 subjects at IGCSE/O-Levels;
UEC
3 Credits (Grade B & above) in at least 3 subjects in UEC;
Certificate
Pass relevant Certificate Programme or its equivalent;
A qualification that APU accepts as equivalent to the above.
Malaysian Students who do not possess a Pass in English at SPM/IGCSE/O-Level/UEC; will be required to sit for the APU English Placement Test, and based on the outcome of the test may be required to attend the APU Intensive English Programme (IEP) prior to commencement of the Foundation/Diploma/Certificate programme.
ENGLISH REQUIREMENTS
International Students
| Programmes | General Requirements |
| Diploma in Business Information Technology |
• IELTS : 5.0 • TOEFL IBT : 40 • Pearson (PTE) : 47 • MUET : Band 3.5 |
Please note that under Ministry of Higher Education regulations, only students who have achieved the minimum requirement in the English Language proficiency assessment as indicated above will be allowed to continue their studies in the main study programme. Students who do not have the required English Language achievement may apply for a student visa on conditional basis and are allowed to enrol in an English Language Certification programme at APU upon arrival in Malaysia and, subsequently, appear for the IELTS/TOEFL/PTE/MUET assessment.
Students who are unable to obtain the required level of English Competency during the maximum 12 months’ period, will not be allowed to pursue their studies in the main programme and will have to return to their home country.
Students from English speaking countries and those with qualifications taught in English (IGCSE, A-Levels, IB, American High School Diploma etc) are exempted from English requirements. Applications for exemption must be accompanied by supporting documents.
Note: The above entry requirements may differ for specific programmes based on the latest programme standards published by Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).
The qualification and entry requirements for the programmes will be determined based on the "https://d3s6gs1cfdg3qb.cloudfront.net/files/07cf25bbf6c72a911f42cdbadf5d5968957b72e271fb03633ecc7c395e89e7cc.pdf" published by Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).
SEMESTER 1
At the beginning of the programme, students will acquire basic mathematical, language and communication skills along with core information technology skills. Students will gain an understanding of basic concepts and terminology related to technology and business management.
- Academic Research Skills
- Digital Thinking and Innovation
- Managing Business
- Practical IT Skills
SEMESTER 2
The second semester builds on and extends the foundation knowledge developed in the first semester. Language and communication skills are taken to more advanced levels of research and professionalism. The ability to analyse and solve problems using quantitative skills, and familiarity with technology are enhanced.
- International Business
- People Management
- Quantitative Methods
- Professional Communications
SEMESTER 3
In this semester students build on their understanding of general business concepts and procedures to more specific areas, namely marketing and economics. Related technology skills in database systems and computer programming enhance their knowledge and efficiency in solving problems and making decision with computing tools and techniques.
- Programming with Python
- Business Economics
- Business Statistics
- Marketing
SEMESTER 4
The modules in this semester continue to build on the understanding of general business concepts and procedures to the more specific areas of statistical analysis, accounting, and the legal environment. On the technology side, students are exposed to internet applications design and development, and the system development cycle.
- Strategic Management and Ethics
- Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship
- Introduction to Accounting
- System Analysis and Design
- Internet Applications
SEMESTER 5
The final semester brings students into more advanced areas of business management, including issues related to organisational capabilities and resources, service quality and sustainability, and management of IT resources. Graduates will be able to demonstrate a range of cognitive and intellectual skills as they apply techniques specific to business, management and information technology to create solutions in real-world situations.
- E-Commerce
- Principles of Banking and Finance
- Organisational Behaviour
- Digital Operations Management
SEMESTER 6 - INTERNSHIP (8 WEEKS)
Students will undertake an Internship/Industrial Training for a minimum period of 8 weeks to prepare them for a smooth transition from the classroom to the working environment.
*In addition to the above, all students are also required to successfully complete General Studies modules as stipulated by the Malaysian Qualification Agency, as well as fulfill credit requirements for Co-Curricular Activities.
Upon successful completion of this programme and fulfilment of requirements for credit transfer, you will be eligible to progress into Level 2 of the following degree programmes offered at APU.
- Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Business Management
- Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Business Management with a specialism in:
- E-Business
- Digital Leadership
- Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in International Business Management
- Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Marketing Management
- Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Marketing Management with a specialism in Digital Marketing
- BA (Hons) Human Resource Management
- Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Tourism Management*
* Please take note that Bridging module/s needed before progress into Level 2.
- For the full listing of our Diploma Programmes, please refer to the Pre-University programme brochure.
Upon successful completion of this programme with CGPA of 2.5 & above and fulfilment of requirements for credit transfer, you will be eligible to progress into Year 1, Semester 2 of the following degree programmes offered at APU.
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Information Technology
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Information Technology with a specialism in:
- Cloud Engineering
- Digital Transformation
- Financial Technology (FinTech)
- Business Information Systems
* Please take note that students who wish to progress to BSc (Hons) in Information Technology or its specialism, require a Credit Pass in Mathematics at SPM, or a Credit Pass in Mathematics at Diploma in Business Information Technology.
APU-DMU Dual Degree Programme
Students who are under Bachelor’s Degree Programme will have the option to opt-in for the APU-DMU Dual Degree Scheme. Under this Scheme, students will receive 2 Degree Certificates & Transcripts upon graduation: 1 from Asia Pacific University (APU), Malaysia and 1 from De Montfort University (DMU), UK.
To know more about APU-DMU Dual Scheme, please click HERE.
