Course Details
Why choose APU?
Dual Degree
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.
Accreditation
More Than Just A Business Management Degree
Upon completion of one of the above degree(s), you will gain added advantage with a Certificate of Participation in the SAP University Alliances.
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Entry Requirements
- 2 Passes in STPM with a minimum Grade C (GP 2.0) and a Pass in English and Mathematics at SPM Level or its equivalent.
- 2 Passes (Grade A-D) in A-Level with a Pass in English and Mathematics at SPM/ O-Level/ IGCSE or its equivalent.
- 5 Grade B’s in UEC with a Pass in Mathematics and English.
- Passed Foundation programme (minimum CGPA of 2.0).
- Successful completion of the APU Diploma or
- Successful completion of studies in another recognised institute with academic credits equivalent to Level 1 of an Honours Degree
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 "Comparison List of Equivalency of International Qualifications with SPM (O-Levels equivalent) and STPM (A-Levels equivalent)" published by Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).
- IELTS : 5.5
- TOEFL IBT : 46
- Pearson (PTE) : 51
- MUET : Band 4
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What We Teach
This programme is specifically designed to provide students with:
- An understanding of the context, nature, role, and significance of management activities, complemented by economic thinking that explains how markets, industries, and economic forces influence business decisions.
- An opportunity to develop well-researched, logical, and integrated solutions to multi-faceted business problems, particularly those requiring economic analysis, policy evaluation, and data-driven decision-making.
- Exposure to modern business management areas and economic frameworks, and how these work together to help organisations remain competitive in dynamic local and global economic environments.
- A wide range of employment skills such as critical thinking, problem solving, analytical reasoning, communication, IT application, and the ability to conduct research that applies economic principles to real business challenges.
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Degree Level 1
Level 1 builds a strong foundation in how businesses operate by introducing key areas such as management, marketing, law, economics, accounting, and entrepreneurship. Students also develop essential skills in communication, digital thinking, quantitative analysis, and people management. For those choosing the Business Economics specialism, the early exposure to business economics and quantitative skills helps them begin understanding how economic forces influence business decisions, markets, and organisational performance. This firstyear pathway ensures all students gain a broad grounding in business concepts while preparing specialism students to analyse economic issues and apply economic thinking in managerial contexts later on.
Common Modules
- Digital Thinking and Innovation
- Quantitative Skills
- Business and Communications Skills
- People Management
- Business Economics
- Accounting Skills
- Marketing
- Business Law
- Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship
Specialised Module
- Introduction to Management
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Degree Level 2
Students move into more advanced business topics, exploring organisational behaviour, digital marketing, innovation, financial decision-making, and research methods. Business Economics students deepen their understanding of economic theory and policy through elective modules that focus on intermediate microeconomics and macroeconomics. These areas help them analyse market behaviours, evaluate policy impacts, and understand economic trends that influence industries and organisations. Combined with functional management knowledge and practical exposure to business processes, students develop strong analytical and problem-solving abilities that support economic decision-making in real business environments.
Common Modules
- Behavioural Science in Organisations
- Digital Marketing
- Innovation Process
- Business Research Methods
- Delivering Customer Value
- Managing Finance
Specialised Modules
- Operations Management
- E-Business Management
- Business Ethics and Governance
- Applied Artificial Intelligence for Business
- Intermediate Microeconomics for Business
- Intermediate Macroeconomics and Policy
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Internship (16 Weeks)
Students will undertake an Internship/Industrial Training for a minimum period of 16 weeks to prepare them for a smooth transition from the classroom to the working environment.
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Degree Level 3
Students apply their previous learning to address complex business and strategic challenges. They strengthen their leadership, project management, and strategic thinking skills while gaining insights into enterprise systems and global business operations. Business Economics students further enhance their economic analysis capabilities through electives that explore managerial economics, international economics, and economic development. These subjects enable them to evaluate business decisions using economic frameworks, assess global market dynamics, and understand the economic factors shaping organisational growth. The Final Year Project allows specialism students to investigate economics-related business issues, demonstrating their ability to integrate economic reasoning with real-world management challenges.
Common Modules
- Venture Building
- Global Marketing
- Managing People and Performance
Specialised Modules
- Strategic Management
- Project Management
- Managing Change
- Enterprise Resource Planning with SAP Platform
- Investigations
- Managing International Supply Chain
- Final Year Project
- Applied Business and Managerial Economics
- International and Development Economics for Managers
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MQA Compulsory Subjects*
- Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisation (M’sian Students)
- Malay Communication Language (Int’l Students)
- Philosophy and Current Issues
- Workplace Professional Skills
- Integrity and Anti-corruption
- Co-Curriculum
(*All students are required to successfully complete these modules as stipulated by the Malaysian Qualification Agency.)
Note: The specialism will appear only in the academic transcript.
Degree
Explore related programmes
- Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Business Management
- Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Business Management with a specialism in E-Business
- Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Business Management with a specialism in Digital Leadership
- Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Business Management with a specialism in AI & Business Analytics
The Future is Technology
APU - Leading Digital Transformation in Business, Management & Marketing
The Future is Technology - Every Business needs Future-Ready Digital Talents for the Digital Economy.
As the 4th Industrial Revolution (IR4.0) takes over the world, we are seeing an upward trend of the amalgamation of Digital Technology with Business. As businesses infuse digital technology within their operations, Digital Transformation elevates customer experience, and transforms business models and operating models within the organisation.
“Every Business is Becoming a Technology Business”
- Manju Bansal - Digitalist Magazine - 2018
"By 2025, the total number of digital skills required by workers to perform their jobs is projected to increase over 6 times – from one billion skills today to 6.8 billion skills."
- APAC Digital Skills Index - 2020
"As digital technologies become more prevalent, the digital economy will become the foundation of the modern economy. Accelerating the digital economy is no longer an option but crucial for Malaysia.”
- Malaysia Digital Economy Blueprint - 2021
“The digital economy is expected to continue its significant contribution to the country this year, based on an estimated 19.1 per cent contribution to the GDP in 2019 by the Department of Statistics Malaysia, following a forecast of 6.7 per cent economic growth for 2021 by the World Bank. With the launch of MyDIGITAL, the expected contributions from the digital economy towards the GDP is an estimated 22.6 per cent by 2025.”
- Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) - 2021
For businesses to remain resilient and competitive, they need to innovate, adopt Digital Products, Digital Solutions, have a Digital Growth Strategy, use technology for expansion and growth, as well as equip their workforce with the necessary skill sets to embrace widespread transformation and digital revolution in this Digital Age. The role of “Technology in Business” is vital and technology has challenged and changed every aspect of the way businesses operate at a fast pace. Rapid globalisation has been possible because of technology. Anyone can now do business anywhere in the world with use of high-speed internet, connectivity and presence of well-connected social media. Technology has boosted the development of E-Business, E-Commerce & Digital Marketing and it has brought new dynamics to the globalisation of businesses.
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Collaborative Industrial Partners
Industry-academia collaboration is a strategic necessity to ensure the quality and relevance of our programmes. Through our Industry-Academia Collaboration (IAC) model, we design programmes in collaboration with inputs from the industry, that are also aligned with the government’s initiatives to address the shortage of skilled talents. Over the years, APU has established collaborations with key industry players worldwide; we have been delivering highly-relevant programmes that help us develop skilled and professional graduates for the workforce.
Facilities at APU
The APU Centre Point & Atrium serves as a melting pot of cultures from all over the world. Here, cultural activities are organised regularly at the campus, fostering long-lasting intercultural relationships among APU students, who come from over 130 countries.
Ready, Set, Go.
Whether you are locals or traveling here, we have the options for you to pursue your dreams.
RM32,200
Year 1
RM33,300
Year 2
RM34,300
Year 3
RM99,800
Total for Malaysian
RM33,600
(USD7,815)
Year 1
RM34,800
(USD8,095)
Year 2
RM36,200
(USD8,420)
Year 3
RM104,600
(USD24,330)
Total for International
Programme code : (R3/0414/6/0087)(08/30)(A6223)
All information is correct at the time of publication, but is subject to change in the interest of continuing improvement.
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