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 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.
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Semester 1
The beginning of the programme students will foster a mindset that embraces creativity and problem-solving in the digital era along with the skills in the fundamental principles of IT and business management.
Modules
- Academic Research Skills
- Digital Thinking and Innovation
- Managing Business
- Practical IT Skills
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Semester 2
The modules Professional Communications and Quantitative Methods that are offered in this semester 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 foundations of information systems and the human resource functions of people management.
Modules
- International Business
- People Management
- Quantitative Methods
- Professional Communications
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Semester 3
This semester guides students from basic business concepts and procedures to more advanced areas, including Statistical Methods, Marketing, and Business Economics. These modules enhance students’ knowledge and efficiency in problem solving and decision-making using appropriate business tools and techniques.
Modules
- Programming with Python
- Business Economics
- Business Statistics
- Marketing
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Semester 4
The modules in this semester are aimed at equipping students with the knowledge and skills in strategic management, international business, and the statistical and financial aspects of business. In addition, the Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship module introduces students to the processes and methods involved in the early stages of venture creation.
Modules
- Strategic Management and Ethics
- Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship
- Introduction to Accounting
- System Analysis and Design
- Internet Applications
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Semester 5
In this semester, students are exposed to internet application design and development, as well as the system development life cycle. In addition, they gain an understanding of organisational behaviour, focusing on how individuals and teams interact within organisations and how these dynamics influence the successful implementation of technological systems.
Modules
- E-Commerce
- Principles of Banking and Finance
- Organisational Behaviour
- Digital Operations Management
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Semester 6
The final semester brings students into more advanced areas of business management including issues related to e-commerce practices with fundamental banking and finance principles, while understanding the legal frameworks that govern business operations in the digital economy.
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.
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Further Studies (Degree - Year 2)
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 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 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. -
Further Studies (Degree - Year 1)
Upon successful completion of this programme with CGPA of 2.75 or higher you will be eligible to advance to Level 1 with transferred credits. Students with 2.5 CGPA must pass rigorous assessment.
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Information Technology
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Information Technology with a specialism in:
- Cloud Engineering
- Financial Technology (FinTech)
- Business Information Systems
- Information System Security
- Sustainable Computing
* 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. Candidates with only a pass in Mathematics need to take and pass the reinforcement Mathematics.
For the full listing of our Diploma Programmes, please refer to the Pre-University programme brochure.
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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.
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.
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RM46,200
Total for Malaysian
RM52,600
(USD12,235)
Total for International
Programme code : (R3/0410/4/0018)(12/26)(A8238)
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