Diploma in Business Administration

Overview

Embark on a transformative journey with APU University Malaysia Diploma in Business Administration program. Explore a myriad of invaluable insights and skills, detailed below:

What you will learn in a glance?

The Business Administration program offers a comprehensive curriculum that covers language and communication skills, information technology skills, managerial skills, business concepts, international business, human resource management, business statistics, marketing, business economics, digital supply chain management, strategic management, financial aspects of business, and entrepreneurship. 

Semester 1 focuses on equipping students with language, communication, and information technology skills. The Managing Business module introduces basic concepts and terminologies related to managerial skills, while the Digital Thinking & Innovation module prepares students to adapt to emerging digital technologies.

Semester 2 offers modules in professional communications, quantitative methods, international business, and human resource management. These modules further develop students' knowledge and skills in core aspects of business.

Semester 3 advances students' understanding of business concepts and procedures, with modules covering business statistics, marketing, business economics, and digital supply chain management.

Semester 4 equips students with knowledge and skills in strategic management, statistical analysis, financial aspects of business, and introduces the fundamentals of entrepreneurship and venture creation.

Semester 5 allows students to delve into more advanced areas of business and management. The curriculum provides a balance between business theories and practical applications, enabling students to think independently about business and management decisions.

Future opportunities

Upon successful completion of this programme and fulfillment of requirements for credit transfer, you will be eligible to progress into Level 2 of the following degree programmes offered at APU

• BA (Hons) in Business Management
• BA (Hons) in Business Management with a specialism in:
  • E-Business
  • Digital Leadership
• BA (Hons) in International Business Management
• BA (Hons) in Marketing Management
• BA (Hons) in Marketing Management with a specialism in Digital Marketing
• BA (Hons) Human Resource Management
• Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Media and Communication Studies 

Dual Degrees from APU and DMU United Kindom

Students who joined the Diploma in Business Administration at APU University Malaysia will have the option to apply for the APU-DMU Dual Degree Scheme. Under this Scheme, students will be able to get 2 Degree Certificates and transcripts upon graduation: 1 from Asia Pacific University (APU), Malaysia, and 1 from De Montfort University (DMU), UK. please note this is optional and costs GBP 375 Per year. For more information about this Scheme (Click here)

Entry Requirements

SPM

• 3 Credits in at least 3 subjects at SPM level including Mathematics, with a minimum of a pass in Bahasa Malaysia and Sejarah (History)

For other qualifications and certificates (e.g., UEC, Foundation, STAM, etc..) please contact our educational consultants or submit your application for Admission assessment.

Curriculum

Semester 1

• Academic Research Skills
• Digital Thinking & Innovation
• Managing Business
• Practical IT Skills

Semester 2

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

Semester 3

• Digital Supply Chain
• Business Statistics
• Marketing
• Business Economics

Semester 4

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

Semester 5

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