Course Details
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Requirements
Admission Requirements
- 3 Credits in at least 3 subjects at SPM level, with a minimum of a pass in Bahasa Malaysia and Sejarah (History);
- 3 Credits (Grade C & above) in at least 3 subjects at IGCSE/O-Levels;
- 3 Credits (Grade B & above) in at least 3 subjects in UEC;
- Pass relevant Certificate Programme or its equivalent;
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 : 5.0
- 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.
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Semester 1
Semester 1 builds essential foundations in academic literacy, digital competence, and business fundamentals. Students develop research and writing skills alongside practical IT capabilities to support modern administrative tasks. Digital thinking and innovation encourage creative problem solving, while managing business introduces core management concepts and terminology, preparing students for structured learning in business administration and organisational environments.
Modules
- Academic Research Skills
- Digital Thinking and Innovation
- Managing Business
- Practical IT Skills
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Semester 2
Students extend their communication and analytical skills to a professional level. Professional communications strengthen workplace writing and presentation abilities, while quantitative methods develop problem-solving through numerical analysis. E-business introduces digital business models, and people management focuses on human resource practices, enabling students to understand organisational operations in technology-enabled business settings.
Modules
- Professional Communications
- E-business
- People Management
- Quantitative Methods
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Semester 3
Semester 3 builds students’ ability to analyse and address business challenges using data-driven and market-focused approaches. Statistical methods strengthen analytical thinking, marketing develops customer and market strategy skills, and business economics deepens understanding of economic forces shaping organisational decisions.
Modules
- Statistical Method
- Marketing
- Business Economics
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Semester 4
Semester 4 develops advanced management, financial, and entrepreneurial skills. Strategic management and ethics promote responsible leadership, international business builds global awareness, accounting strengthens financial literacy, and entrepreneurship encourages opportunity recognition and venture creation for diverse business roles.
Modules
- Strategic Management & Ethics
- International Business
- Introduction to Accounting
- Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship
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Semester 5
Semester 5 deepens understanding of consumer behaviour and organisational dynamics in digital markets. Digital supply chain management and internet applications emphasise technology driven operations, while organisational behaviour explores workplace relationships and performance. The semester builds independent thinking and strategic insight for sustainable solutions to complex challenges.
Modules
- Consumer Behaviour
- Digital Supply Chain
- Internet application
- Organisational Behaviour
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Semester 6
The final semester consolidates readiness for employment or further study through integrated business knowledge. E-commerce examines online operations, banking and finance build financial awareness, and business law ensures regulatory understanding, equipping students with practical, ethical, and analytical skills for modern business environments
Modules
- E-commerce
- Principles of Banking and Finance
- 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
- AI & Business Analytics
- Business Economics
- Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in International Business Management
- Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in International Business Management with a specialism in:
- Supply Chain Management
- Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Marketing Management
- Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Marketing Management with a specialism in:
- Digital Marketing
- Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Human Resource Management
- Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Human Resource Management with a specialism in:
- People Analytics
- Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Media and Communication Studies*
* 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.
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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.
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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RM47,600
Total for Malaysian
RM54,200
(USD14,265)
Total for International
Programme code : (R3/0414/4/0092)(01/29)(A8886)
All information is correct at the time of publication, but is subject to change in the interest of continuing improvement.
Note : All fees are payable in Ringgit Malaysia (RM). Any USD amounts indicated by APU are for reference only and are non-binding. The final amount payable is the RM amount stated in the official invoice, and the University will not entertain any claims arising from foreign exchange fluctuations.
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