Diploma in Business Information Technology

Course Overview

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.

Achievement

APU Diploma

Curriculum

SEMESTER 1

At the beginning of the programme, students will acquire basic mathematical, language, and communication skills along with core information technology skills. Students will gain an understanding of basic concepts and terminology related to technology and business management.

Modules

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

SEMESTER 2

The second semester builds on and extends the foundation knowledge developed in the first semester. Language and communication skills are taken to more advanced levels of research and professionalism. The ability to analyse and solve problems using quantitative skills, and familiarity with technology are enhanced.

Modules

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

SEMESTER 3

In this semester, students build on their understanding of general business concepts and procedures to more specific areas, namely marketing and economics. Related technology skills in database systems and computer programming enhance their knowledge and efficiency in solving problems and making decisions with computing tools and techniques.

Modules

• Programming with Python
• Business Economics
• Business Statistics
• Marketing

SEMESTER 4

The modules in this semester continue to build on the understanding of general business concepts and procedures to the more specific areas of statistical analysis, accounting, and the legal environment. On the technology side, students are exposed to internet applications design and development, and the system development cycle.

Modules

• Strategic Management and Ethics
• Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship
• Introduction to Accounting
• System Analysis and Design
• Internet Applications

SEMESTER 5

The final semester brings students into more advanced areas of business management, including issues related to organisational capabilities and resources, service quality and sustainability, and management of IT resources. Graduates will be able to demonstrate a range of cognitive and intellectual skills as they apply techniques specific to business, management, and information technology to create solutions in real-world situations.

Modules

• E-Commerce
• Principles of Banking and Finance
• Organisational Behaviour
• Digital Operations Management

SEMESTER 6 - INTERNSHIP (8 WEEKS)

Students will undertake an Internship/Industrial Training for a minimum period of 8 weeks to prepare them for a smooth transition from the classroom to the working environment.

*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.

Entry 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;
• 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 Information Technology

• IELTS: 5.0
• TOEFL IBT: 40
• Pearson (PTE): 47
• MUET: Band 3.5

Study Abroad Pathway

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.