This APU Diploma in Business Administration is designed to provide:
APU Diploma
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 the 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 emerging digital technologies.
Modules
SEMESTER 2
The modules Professional Communications and Quantitative Methods 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
SEMESTER 3
This semester moves the students from 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 of the nature of the digital supply chain in business and how it is organised and managed.
Modules
SEMESTER 4
The modules in this semester are aimed at equipping students with the knowledge and skills in strategic management, statistical and financial aspects of business. In addition, the Fundamental of Entrepreneurship module will begin to take students through the process and methods involved in the early stages of venture creation.
Modules
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
*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.
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;
A qualification that APU accepts as equivalent to the above.
Malaysian Students who do not possess a Pass in English at SPM/IGCSE/O-Level/UEC will be required to sit for the APU English Placement Test, and based on the outcome of the test, may be required to attend the APU Intensive English Programme (IEP) prior to commencement of the Foundation/Diploma/Certificate programme.
ENGLISH REQUIREMENTS
International Students
Programmes General Requirements
Diploma in Business Administration
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.
* Please take note that Bridging module(s) needed before progress into Year 2
- For the full listing of our Diploma Programmes, please refer to the Pre-University programme brochure.
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.
To know more about APU-DMU Dual Scheme, please click HERE.