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Course Details

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Duration
2 years
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Intake Date
06 March 2025
22 May 2025
03 July 2025
25 September 2025
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Awarding Body
APU, Diploma
About APU

Why choose APU?

Malaysia’s Premier Digital Tech University
Malaysia’s Premier Digital Tech University
No.1 for International Students in Malaysia (QS World University Ranking 2024)
No.1 for International Students in Malaysia (QS World University Ranking 2025)
5-Star Excellence Rating SETARA
5-Star Excellence Rating (SETARA)
100% Employability Rate
100% Employability Rate
Ranked No.16 for International Students in the World
Ranked No.16 for International Students in the World
More than 80,000 Graduates & Alumni
More than 80,000 Graduates & Alumni
Requirements

Admission Requirements

General Requirements
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;
 
Any qualification that APU accepts as equivalent to the above.    

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).
 
English Requirements
International Students
  • IELTS : 5.0
  • TOEFL IBT : 40
  • Pearson (PTE) : 47
  • MUET : Band 3.5

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Programme Outline

What We Teach

This APU Diploma in Business Administration is designed to provide:

  • Students for careers in the business administrative environment with emphasis on general business operations, organisation, and management with a technological edge.
  • Professional skills to develop solutions requiring a holistic outlook in the business and organisational context.
  • Students with critical, independent and cooperative learning skills so as to facilitate response to continuous future changes in industry practices.
  • Students with intellectual skills, communications ability and teamworking capability.
  • Semester 1

    In this semester, students will be equipped with language and communication, as well as information technology skills. Throughout the duration of the semester, students will be exposed to various terminologies and basic concepts related to managerial skills in Managing Business module. These skills are imperative for a smooth transition to the following semester. In addition, the Digital Thinking & Innovation module will shift students from traditional ways of working and learning to be more agile and adaptive with the emerging digital technologies.

    Modules

    • Academic Research Skills
    • Digital Thinking and Innovation
    • Managing Business
    • Practical IT Skills
  • Semester 2

    The modules Professional Communications and Quantitative Methods that are offered in this semester help to further develop students’ knowledge and skills significantly with emphasis on aspects that are core to the study of business. In addition, students will be exposed to the theoretical foundations and the internationalisation process of international business and the human resource functions of people management.

    Modules

    • Professional Communications
    • Quantitative Methods
    • International Business
    • People Management
  • Semester 3

    This semester moves the students from the basic business concepts and procedures to more advanced topics like Business Statistics, Marketing and Business Economics. In addition, the Digital Supply Chain module will develop the student’s understanding on the nature of digital supply chain in business, and how it is organised and managed.

    Modules

    • Digital Supply Chain
    • Statistical Method
    • Marketing
    • Business Economics
  • Semester 4

    The modules in this semester are aimed at equipping students with the knowledge and skills in the strategic management, statistical and financial aspects of business. In addition, the Fundamental of Entrepreneurship module will begin to take students through the process and the methods involved in the early stages of venture creation.

    Modules

    • Fundamental of Entrepreneurship
    • Strategic Management & Ethics
    • Introduction to Accounting
    • E-Business
    • Internet application
  • Semester 5

    The final semester allows students to progress into more advanced areas of business and management. Students will experience a balance of business theories and practical applications. Most importantly, students will acquire the ability to think independently about business and management decisions.

    Modules

    • Organisational Behaviour
    • E-commerce
    • Principles of Banking & Finance
    • Consumer Behaviour
    • Legal Framework of Business

    * 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.
  • Further Studies

    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
    • Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in 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.
Facilities

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.

 

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FEES & Certification

Ready, Set, Go.

Whether you are locals or traveling here, we have the options for you to pursue your dreams.

Malaysian

RM45,200

Total for Malaysian

International

RM50,500
(USD12,625)

Total for International

Programme code : (R3/0414/4/0092)(01/29)(A8886)

* Fees stated here do not include Deposits and other Miscellaneous Fees. Please refer to Fee Guide for details.

All information is correct at the time of publication, but is subject to change in the interest of continuing improvement.